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Fratello's Italian Grille, the premier Italian restaurant in Manchester, NH, offers an authentic taste of Italy in the heart of New England. Located at 155 Dow St, our cozy restaurant serves up classic Italian dishes with a modern twist, using only the freshest ingredients and traditional cooking methods. From pasta and pizza to seafood and steak, our menu has something for everyone. Join us for lunch or dinner and experience the warm hospitality and rich flavors of Italy. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic evening out or a family night, Fratello's Italian Grille is the perfect destination. Come taste the difference for yourself!

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Fratello's Italian Grille serves up authentic Italian cuisine with a modern twist in a cozy, family-friendly atmosphere. Their dishes are made with fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection, with standouts like their pasta dishes and brick oven pizzas.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.7/5

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Leighton
Leighton -Local Guide
2 years ago
I would have gave 5 stars but the service at the bar was lacking. With the restaurant opening slightly before we got there and not busy yet we had to ask for everything from Bread to ordering our food. The service did get better towards...Read More
Lisa Steele l Fresh Eggs Daily
Lisa Steele l Fresh Eggs Daily -Local Guide
6 years ago
Really delicious Italian food, I mean REALLY delicious! The Caeser salad was perfectly dressed and crispy with huge thin shavings of Parmesan. The seafood fettuccine had huge chunks of lobster, the shrimp was plentiful, as were the sea scallops. The sauce was rich and creamy....Read More
Mrs. Paris
Mrs. Paris -Local Guide
a month ago
Food was good. Husband enjoyed the pizza. Bolognese was good. Breadsticks are very good. Tried a seasonal drink, it was okay. Atmosphere was nice, clean, nice decor and ambiance.What stood out though was our waitress Diamond. She was so friendly and accommodating. She mentioned she...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
K. Kelly
K. Kelly -Local Guide
2 months ago
This was my second time here, our food came out in a fair amount of time a d it was hot. I enjoyed my maple salmon dish(minus the nuts in The risotto). Co worker had the chicken with meat ball pasta dish. I couldn't finish...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Sampath D
Sampath D -Local Guide
11 months ago
Visited after a long time and still the same wonderful atmosphere with even live music now. Food options are great for vegetarians like us, service is awesome and highly recommended 👍Vegetarian options: Large number of vegetarian options to choose from.
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Virginia Manro
Virginia Manro -Local Guide
3 years ago
My husband and I have been patrons for a few years now. Always friendly greetings and experienced servers, even through the difficulties of covid.Their jumbo shrimp cocktail is always a treat along with their antipasto and eggplant with fresh mozzarella.Bread with flavored butter and oil...Read More
Philip Underwood
Philip Underwood -Local Guide
a year ago
Just like the last review.5 star food, 4 star service.Nice girl, just not really attentive.Great date night, will definitely be back.Love to try more entrees here
Food: 5/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Dominikus Maisl
Dominikus Maisl -Local Guide
2 years ago
George Lodge III
George Lodge III
8 months ago
Greeted very politely from the kind hostess to begin the evening. We were seated and waited on by Katie. Katie was very polite and sweet. Great experience from the minute we walked in to the minute we said goodnight. Great offerings and kind service, mixed...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Lin Huelle
Lin Huelle -Local Guide
5 years ago
We had a party of 17 celebrating birthdays and anniversaries tonight. Our waitress was phenomenal! She separated all the guests checks, made sure we all had beverages while food was prepared. The food was excellent, she took pictures for us of this...Read More
Katie Shaw-Preisendorfer
Katie Shaw-Preisendorfer -Local Guide
a year ago
Went in for a birthday party with my family and we got to sit in our own little section to the left as you walk in. Food was absolutely delicious from start to finish. The bread sticks were garlic-buttery delicious. Calamari was...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Kay Fraz
Kay Fraz
a year ago
Breadsticks were awesome, and salad was great too. The cannolis in the dessert menu picture were overstuffed and drizzled with chocolate but I ordered two to go (at 7$ a piece) and they came out looking plain and underwhelming, filled barely to the ends no...Read More
Walter Atigian
Walter Atigian -Local Guide
4 years ago
This place is a long time favorite Italian restaurant. Located in an old mill building, circa 1862, Fratello's draws locals and visitors alike as it is near both the SNHU Center and the Fisher Cat Stadium. The food is well prepared and reasonably priced plus...Read More
Cheryl DiPerri
Cheryl DiPerri
a month ago
My daughter was visiting from Alabama and dying for Italian Food. We are originally fro Boston. I’ve been in Derry for 3 years and couldn’t find any good Italian food anywhere. So I googled and picked this restaurant. When I say the food was Amazing!!!...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Patricia Devereux
Patricia Devereux -Local Guide
a month ago
We love this place for fancier smallish birthday parties (12 people) that my very casual family sometimes indulges in. But we have also had big parties for bridal showers and a 90th birthday party. The food is amazing! The wait staff is great!!! Super patient...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Samantha Beard
Samantha Beard -Local Guide
2 months ago
There is a really nice outdoor patio with heat lamps. I went one night when acoustic entertainment was playing. The atmosphere was really great.The food is decent. A step above a large chain restaurant. Desserts are delicious!
Food: 4/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Janet lehoullier
Janet lehoullier
3 days ago
We were here on Christmas Eve- Absolutely Packed with very long lines and wait. We frequent Fratellos often- food and service are usually good. We had Ashtyn tonight as a server. She was Terrific! Very calm, graceful and efficient. With long waits, she stayed...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Ken Bergeron
Ken Bergeron -Local Guide
2 months ago
Everything was great! Prices were what you expect, but portion sizes were big. Food was delicious.Gluten free menu wasn't huge, but all pasta dishes on the regular menu can be made with gluten free pasta.Dietary restrictions: Gluten free menu available
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Aaron Landry
Aaron Landry -Local Guide
2 months ago
*Important wedding review*Had our wedding in the function hall, very nice atmosphere and food was wonderful with the buffet option, many guests commented on the food (Mediterranean chicken was the game winner). Wedding day was lovely, guests all commented on it.HOWEVER, leading up to...Read More
Jett Shutter
Jett Shutter
4 months ago
Wonderful! Was passing through and was trying to find a gluten free friendly restaurant, and this place has it's own (at request) Gluten free menu!Staff were super nice, the restaurant was insanely spacious inside, they were very child-friendly - kids menus were folded neatly, and...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Chrissy Simonds
Chrissy Simonds -Local Guide
6 months ago
I attended Fratello's to celebrate my niece's graduation. I ordered the Chicken and Sausage Creme Rosa. As I am not partial to penne pasta, I requested a substitution for angel hair pasta. While the dish was satisfactory, it did not leave a lasting impression and...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
S Smart
S Smart -Local Guide
4 months ago
Delicious gluten-free pasta & you'd never know it was gluten-free. The Italian pie is my favorite. Pasta, lots of cheese & Italian sausage, mixed with an excellent tomato sauce, topped with mozzarella & baked. They can make several dishes gluten-free, including garlic breadsticks. Gluten-free...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Diane Downs
Diane Downs
5 months ago
I will not come back to this restaurant again as their food has gone downhill.We had calamari which was so tough that you could have choked on it. Our main meal was veal parmesan that was over cooked. Our waitress did not adjust our bill...Read More
Food: 2/5Service: 4/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Mary Bogrett
Mary Bogrett -Local Guide
6 months ago
I went twice to Fratello's Italian Grille in a couple of days. Once for a family gathering. We had a wonderful dinner with an excellent server. The night was just what we were looking for! Oh, and the music was awesome!The second time we...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
V DiCecca
V DiCecca
5 months ago
The food was not what was expected.Old style Italian American fare from the 1940s and 1950s.Heavy on melted cheese and pastaNone of my party would recommend any of the dishes with the exception of the rib eyeNot our preference and will not be dining there...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 3/5
William Shipley
William Shipley -Local Guide
6 months ago
My children call this the fancy place. They have outdoor dining top deck and under, down stairs and upstairs dining, a massive bar upstairs and often have live music! I mean what else do you want. Don't leave without checking out the to go desserts....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Briana couto
Briana couto
a year ago
Did my rehearsal dinner here and it was so wonderful! Everyone was so friendly, professional and helpful with any allergies. They accommodate a lot! the food was highly complimented on. Our chicken did turn was quite pink for a couple guests who mentioned that they...Read More
Food: 4/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Taylor Perry
Taylor Perry
a year ago
The Christmas decorations looked nice, but the staff? They looked absolutely miserable. Sat at the bar a few days ago and the monotone bar tender didn’t smile once or say much of anything really. Asking a question or ordering anything from this guy made me...Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Lisa MacKay
Lisa MacKay
8 months ago
Welcomed at the door. Seated promptly and with options. Music upstairs or a bit quieter downstairs. Our server, Katie, was very good. Accommodating pleasant and efficient. Portions are large. Lasagna was good, shrimp rissoto not a lot of flavor. The saltamboca was unusual....Read More
Food: 3/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 4/5
Brendan O'Day
Brendan O'Day
11 months ago
Been here over the years a few times, and unfortunately the food and service have gone downhill. From the start the hostess had a horrendous attitude, definitely did not want to be there / working. She made it apparent for my wife, daughter and I....Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 3/5
Joyce Bailey
Joyce Bailey
11 months ago
Visited here with a friend from the UK earlier this month. We got our apps and drinks pretty quickly and then placed our food orders. About 50 minutes later, our food arrived .....cold. There is absolutely nothing appealing about a cold...Read More
Service: 1/5Atmosphere: 2/5
Jim Ellis
Jim Ellis -Local Guide
8 months ago
Late lunch. Service was very good and everything came out hot and very good. The tables next to the stairs make me uneasy. They sit right below the staircase and people coming and going I'm sure are kicking dust etc. down to the tables below....Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Sarah Marchand
Sarah Marchand
a year ago
Came here for a Friday date night. Showed up around 7 only had to wait about 20minutes for a table. Our server Ashley was incredible and so fun! The atmosphere was great and the food is the best food I have had in Manchester. We...Read More
Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Atmosphere: 5/5
Greg Rodriguez
Greg Rodriguez
9 months ago
Well, I can say that we won’t be coming back. The server was fine, but I clearly didn’t like my Northender meal. I ate a tough meatball and a mushy sausage. The penne was floating in water and the chicken was so overdone it was...Read More
Food: 1/5Service: 3/5Atmosphere: 4/5

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