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Address:
287 Exeter Road
Hampton, NH 03842

Neighborhood:
Hampton

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $31 to $50

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Bonta Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.bonta.net
Email: phodgkins@bonta.net
Phone: (603) 929-7972
Hours of Operation: Tuesday-Thursday 5PM -9PM Friday-Saturday closing 5PM -10PM Sunday Brunch from 9:30AM -3PM Easter Brunch: 9:30AM - 3PM Mother's Day Brunch: 9:30AM - 3PM
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian
Executive Chef: Justin Hagen
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Fireplace, Full Bar, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Private Party Facilities: Bonta hosts both luncheon and dinner events at the restaurant. The Private Tuscan Dining Room is available for your special event or corporate function. The Tuscan Room will comfortably seat 42 for an elegant sit down dinner or up to 55 for a cocktail party. The entire restaurant can also be booked for larger events of up to 180 guests.
Private Party Contact: Pamela Hodgkins (603) 929-7972

Getting there

Parking: Private Lot

A word from Bonta

As the Seacoast's premier fine-dining restaurant, Bonta excels in quality food, impeccable service and an unmatched ambiance. From a specialty martini on the mahogany bar to an intimate dinner in the private dining room, the setting is perfect for any occasion. The fresh seasonal food is prepared… simply but elegantly allowing a unique signature to be placed on every dish. The pastry chef's housemade breads, desserts, and gelatos are sure to please even the most discerning palate.Continued

Bonta

4.0

81 $31 to $50 restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerRomantic
Diners' Choice WinnerSpecial Occasion

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78 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

78 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(53)
romantic(38)
fit for foodies(26)

notable wine list(23)
good for groups(21)
neighborhood gem(13)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (78)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Food was very good. Service

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Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Food was very good. Service was very slow. Over two hours to eat dinner and desert."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our group has been once before

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Our group has been once before and we loved it then and wanted to do it again. We all agreed that we will go back even though we all live almost an hour away. The food seemed even better and we were treated like old friends."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

I like the atmosphere - relaxed

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Dined on 03/31/2012

2008

Dined on 03/31/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I like the atmosphere - relaxed yet elegant and comfortable. The veal was excellent and my friends had the steak - with great reviews. Unfortunately, the service was off that night - 2 of the 4 salads ordered were wrong, so we had to wait and in general the timing was a bit off. We have eaten here before with much better service, so we would probably give it another chance."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

So close and yet so far.....

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Dined on 03/31/2012

2004

Dined on 03/31/2012

2004

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The chef has it right but the restaurant doesn't! It didn't matter for this casual dinner. We had lots to talk about and no other plans so the delays and errors in service weren't all that important. On another occasion they would have spoiled the evening. The food from start to finish was well conceived, prepared, and presented. Menu is great, but we had to remind ourselves that when saying "this is a really good restaurant" we actually meant "the food is very good." BTW, how does a WS Award of Excellence restaurant get away with a wine list that doesn't contain vintages? And the laminated menu just has to go! In the right hands, this place could be outstanding. But the execution was such that I am unlikely to return despite the cuisine."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We were with a group of six.The

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We were with a group of six.The food, service and price were wonderful. We all took advantage of the price fixed menu and it was great."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everything about our evening

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2011

Dined on 03/10/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

"Everything about our evening was tremendous! Our server accidentally spilled a drink on table and my clothes, immediate apology and cleanup, offers to take care of cleaning, new drink and desserts on house instantly. Was not needed, but such great service! Food was wonderful and the acoustics in this place are amazing. Packed house and still couldn't hear a distinct word from any other table, loved it! Can't wait to bring friends!"

Dined on 03/10/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The staff always try hard

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2006

Dined on 03/23/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The staff always try hard in making our special nights a pleasurable experience
Bonta's is 30+ miles from home but always worth the drive

Absolutely our favorite romantic restaurant"

Dined on 03/23/2012

2006

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

new chef, new menu . Truly

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"new chef, new menu . Truly fine dining in an area that desperately needs it. We will return often."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Incredible food. Excellent

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2012

2011

Dined on 03/22/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Incredible food. Excellent service, They couldn't do enough for us.. Not 1 issue to speak negative about.. Positive all around.. A must if your in the area. Highly Recommend."