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What User likes about Festina Lente:
Tiny restaurant with great quality and flavors. We had small plates filled with taste. The quality was shown in every bite. The wine list was suitable for the size of the restaurant and the choices were well cured. This is a quality restaurant. The staff was available and friendly without being intrusive. Great food, come back! View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Festina Lente:
The restaurant is a small room, so in a busy night, my husband and I had to scream to hear each other about the sound. Appetizers were delicious, but very small plates. I ordered the shells and they were inconspicuous and slandered. We were not happy with it and it was an expensive dish, so we sent it back, something we do very rarely. Our server asked what we wanted, and I ordered a replacement pasta dish. When the... View all feedback.
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Wonderful! We were in Italy several times, so I am always hesitant to eat Italian in the states. Festina was delicious! Everything was perfect. The small, cozy...
read moreMom got for a nice pasta dinner. The staff is charming and had excellent suggestions that Cavatelli was SUPERB! I could have killed myself, but I've been paying...
read moreNot that hidden jewel of Kittery! Festina Lente is one of our favorite spots in the area. Thanks to curated Italian wine list (more difficult to find in the are...
read moreNot sure I'm expressing words! Yum does not seem sufficient for the raised aromas and combos coming from this kitchen. What a treat. Thank you.
Delicious!!!! The food is absolutely an experience, excellent combinations that complimented each other. Fresh , homemade from scratch !
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read moreHonestly 10/10. A small dining room allows this kitchen to take true care with every single dish and it shows. Every appetizer we got the carrots, burrata, and...
read moreI hate to tell people about this place for fear that I will never be able to get in! It is very small, but the food is terrific. If you're lucky enough to get a...
read moreThe food was mediocre, the portions were small and a very poor value for the price.I had the Gnocchi with root vegetables. There was only one root vegetable in...
read moreThe wonderful little hole-in-the-wall it serves delicious Italian cuisine. Worth the trip, worth the tip ?Food: 5/5
We frequent Festina Lente and always love our experience. Growing up with an Italian mother who was a great cook and made her own pasta, i have developed a love...
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