This was our first visit. We chose the more informal and cozy downstairs grotto, which proved to be an excellent choice for us. Our server (Holly) was great, offering good descriptions and excellent recommendations. Not wanting a heavy meal, we split a variety of appetizers which provided a delightful array of scrumptious and satisfying taste treats. It was a very...
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Abbondante
27 Western Avenue, Kennebunkport, Kennebunks, ME 04043
207 967 2211
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Ranked #16 of 33 restaurants in Kennebunkport
Price range: $32 - $51
Cuisines: Italian, Pizza
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Route 35
Description: Elegantly casual Northern Italian cuisine. Exhibition kitchen features wood grilled specialties, signature pizzas, homemade pastas, breads and pastry. Grissini's huge stone fireplace, downstairs bar and fabulous in-season outdoor patio invite guests to enjoy Italy in a lovely seaside of Kennebunkport, Maine.
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Boston, Massachusetts
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The setting was great with this floor to ceiling fireplace surrounded by stones.The food was disappointing.A local shop owner recommended it.Our meals just didn't have a lot of flavor.For such a lovely place the food was not up to the space
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Grissini_Kennebunk, General Manager at Abbondante, responded to this review
28 February 2013
We appreciate your comments about the ambience of the restaurant. We are sorry you were not as pleased with the food. Our goal is to make the total experience complete and it seems we missed that opportunity with you. We are extremely proud of our decor and our food and hope you will consider giving us another try on your...
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Salem, Massachusetts, United States
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This was recommended to us, but turned out to be very disappointing! The food was mediocre at best. The garlic bread (you'd think an Italian restaurant could get this staple right) was a slab of bread smothered in cheese, cold, with no hint of garlic. One bite and I was done. The main course (I had the Aribiata mixed seafood...
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Grissini_Kennebunk, General Manager at Abbondante, responded to this review
28 February 2013
Please accept our apologies for you disappointing dinner at Grissini. Unfortunately, we were not given the opportunity to make it right before you left the restaurant. We certainly would not have expected you to pay for your dissatisfying meal. When a popular dish gets a review like this we would love to have the opportunity to present it to you...
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We arrived a little early, and even though they weren't technically open yet, they let us in and made us feel at home. Our waiter, Steve, made great recommendations since this was our first visit. I had the pan seared scallops and my husband had the pheasant. Both entrees were absolutely delicious, very clean plates! Glad we decided to give...
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Grissini_Kennebunk, General Manager at Abbondante, responded to this review
19 January 2013
Thank you for reviewing your first dining experience with Grissini. As a manager it is always nice when a guest highlights one of our team members by name. Steve has provided many years of exceptional service, so thank you for mentioning his personal touch. Our scallops are definitely a crowd pleaser and we are thrilled you tried our pheasant special....
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Rhode Island
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Nice dinner. Nice menu. Had mussels for starters.some of the best I have ever had. Dessert was cheesecake. Nice and light. With some honey, goat cheese, nice ice cream Service was good. The place is nice inside
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Grissini_Kennebunk, General Manager at Abbondante, responded to this review
13 January 2013
Thank you for your high praise. We appreciate the feedback especially on specific dishes.
We have prepared our mussels in a few different styles and agree this preparation is a
crowd pleaser. All of our desserts are homemade including our ice creams - thanks for noticing. Hopefully your travels will bring you back to see us again.
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We've only dined at Grissini once, but enjoyed it very much. Food was good. Found service friendly and attentive. Would definitely visit again.
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Grissini_Kennebunk, General Manager at Abbondante, responded to this review
13 January 2013
It is always nice to hear from guests that are dining with us for the first time. We are
extremely proud of the professionalism of our service and culinary staff. They work hard
to make everyone's experience special. We look forward to your next visit.
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Maine/New York
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Lovely service. Beautiful place. Very good salmon cooked perfectly at medium rare. Endive salad with poached pear was really nice. The place is too warm for my taste because of the fireplace. Sit away from it if you like it cool.
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Reviewed 7 November 2009
Grissini_Kennebunk, General Manager at Abbondante, responded to this review
13 January 2013
Thank you for reviewing your recent dinner at Grissini. We are thrilled you enjoyed your food and service. The salmon continues to get high praise from our guests and the seasonal pear salad has been a satisfying new dish on the menu. The fireplace does add a nice warm glow to our Tuscan atmosphere but we understand sitting too close...
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we at in the downstairs Grotto for a casual dinner--pizza, salad and a few beers. Pizza was great, very light and fresh. Atmosphere was nice and relaxed for a snowy night with the fireplace. The best part was Holly our waiter who took great care of us, was very accomodating and fun to talk to.
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Grissini_Kennebunk, General Manager at Abbondante, responded to this review
6 January 2013
Thank you for sharing your comments about the Grotta and Holly. Holly has been one of the major reasons our guest enjoy their Grotta experience. Add a little pizza and beer into the mix and your night is complete! Hope you find you way back to visit us soon.
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Boston
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We also dine at Grissini's when visiting Kennebuckport. The food is flavorful and the presentation is great. The service is very good. My kids love Grissinis and we always make it our place for dinner when visiting. You will love it!
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Grissini_Kennebunk, General Manager at Abbondante, responded to this review
6 January 2013
Thank you for continuing to return to Grissini during you visits to Kennebunkport. It is nice to know that the "younger generation" are fans too! We will continue to make our food fun and flavorful and look forward to your next visit.
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I had been to Grissini years ago & thought it was wonderful. Therefore, I thought while staying at my parents' for the weekend I would order a pizza and bring it back home to enjoy. I ordered the funghi pizza. It certainly smelled amazing (the truffle oil) and I could not wait to get home & enjoy it. I did...
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