This Drop Dead Gorgeous New Hampshire Restaurant Will Transport You To Italy
By Michelle|Published September 04, 2018
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From the best burger spots to a unique and special ice cream parlor, eating your way through New Hampshire is one of the most delicious things you can do! We love the places dripping with New England charm, but every so often it’s fun to take a trip outside of the norm. Today, we’re telling you about a great Italian restaurant in New Hampshire that’s as uniquely beautiful as it is delicious!
Trattoria Amalfi in Salem is run by the Cammarano family who get their love of Italian cooking directly from their Italian heritage.
The husband and wife team in charge both grew up in Italy. Gerry hails from a small farming village in Mattinella and his wife, Sandra, is from outside Amalfi. Together, they've brought the tastes they grew up with to the town of Salem. But, they're not the only ones keeping things humming along. Their son Gerardo, Jr., and their daughters, Jessica and Sabrina also work tirelessly to make sure that all meals are served exactly as they would have been in Italy.
An important part of keeping things authentic is the decor, which is one of the most wonderful things about Trattoria Amalfi.
Italian wall murals adorn the walls, along with lots of plants and beautiful white columns. The best part? They've brought a bit of the community inside by having local Woodbury School art teacher, Mary Lou Melanson-Sears paint some of the walls.
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While the decor will transport you to Italy visually, it's the food that will take each of your senses on a journey.
With dishes that include breaded twin pork chops stuffed with prosciutto and mozzarella, finished in a Marsala wine sauce, the menu here is authentic and as true to being in Italy as possible.
In addition to the menu, there are also nightly specials including this lamb shank risotto with carrots and onions that has graced the board in the past.
And, while it might not be feasible to stop in every night, it certainly is reasonable to bring home a jar of their homemade sauce from a local grocer!
Trattoria Amalfi is located in Nettle’s Plaza at 385 S. Broadway in Salem, New Hampshire. They’re open Tuesday and Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. They’re close on Monday so make sure you’ve filled up on each of the other days! You can check out their menu on the website here. Or visit them on Facebook. They take reservations for parties of two or more from Tuesday through Sunday. You can make one by calling them on (603) 893-5773.
After you’ve experienced this beautiful Italian spot, check out something a little more traditionally New Hampshire with these 7 tried and true restaurants in the Granite State
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