Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

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Updated 05 October 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy cuisine in Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

PastAmore

4.9

4.9 (374)

$30 and under

Italian

Amherst

About the restaurant

PastAmore is a restaurant serving Italian cuisine, deserts and salads. The restaurant takes reservations, offers take-outs and also provides catering services. The normal attire here is casual, with the ambience being classy, and the noise level has been rated as quiet during peak hours. It is a good place to visit with kids or large groups for dinner and there is also a private parking lot with bike parking and wheelchair accessibility here as well. PastAmore has a full alcohol bar and the interior of the restaurant is trendy and spacious.

The menu at PastAmore consists of Italian classic dishes such as the Veal Saltimboca, pasta, pizzas, and spaghetti. The restaurant was established in 2001 and the waiting staff is extremely friendly, and efficient in taking orders.

Top review

ThomasGold

Dined on 22 Sept 2026

Outstanding! Both the food and service. We enjoy eating there whenever we’re in town.

Firefly American Bistro - New Hampshire

4.8

4.8 (2486)

$30 and under

American

Manchester

About the restaurant

Firefly Bistro & Bar is a casually upscale American bistro situated in the heart of Manchester"s downtown district. Firefly embraces the concept of comfort dining by offering inspired classic American fare in a warm, inviting atmosphere. Firefly's extensive wine list, craft beer selections, and creative cocktails compliment the time-honored yet innovative creations of Chef David Becker's seasonal menus, which burst with flavors from around the world. The uptown atmosphere is accentuated by downtown hospitality and friendly, professional service.

Top review

sue

Dined 6 days ago

Never disappointed with Firefly. You can’t go wrong. Great ambience. I’ve never had anything I did not like.

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Popular dish

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie

Popular dish

steak frites

The Crown Tavern

4.8

4.8 (1114)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Manchester

About the restaurant

The Crown Tavern will be the perfect spot to unwind and savor the end of the day. Located in the heart of Manchester’s central downtown, The Crown is a place where you'll come to relax with friends, grab a drink, share some tasty bites, and enjoy the night as it unfolds.

Top review

LynnGold

Dined 4 days ago

Tuesday is $1 shrimp and oysters so that was an amazing start to the meal. Love their kale salad with salmon and they did not disappoint! Also had a slice of the traditional pizza with pepperoni and sausage and enjoyed that as well. It was pretty loud in there but it didn’t bother my group. Service was great!

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Popular dish

Salmon Salad

The Bistro at LaBelle Winery Amherst

4.8

4.8 (1811)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Amherst

About the restaurant

We look forward to welcoming you to The Bistro at LaBelle Winery! Our dining environment is relaxing and visually appealing. You will find out why we consistently receive top reviews and the Best of the Best award from TripAdvisor for our cuisine, beverages and atmosphere. If you're in a hurry, we offer our full Bistro menu to-go; order online or by phone. Visit www.LaBelleWinery.com for general information.

*Note: Reservations are strongly suggested, especially on weekends.
*For parties of 7 or more people, please call to make your reservation.

Interested in Private Dining? Feel free to give us a call to discuss availability and details at (603) 672-9898.

Top review

Denise

Dined 2 days ago

Main course was delicious great taste and healthy. Appetizer was really good too.

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Experience

Happy Hour

Experience

Pups on the Patio Experience

Experience

Double Loyalty Rewards Points

La Maison Navarre - Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (279)

$30 and under

French

Portsmouth

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Portsmouth near the Music Hall and Jimmys Jazz Club.
MN Wine Bar at the Mezzanine offers a casual chic French experience : drink wine selected with care, cold cuts, pâtés and cheeses from France, and spend a beautiful moment as if you were in the middle of Paris.
Our Menu changes with the season and is made with care by our Chef with local and imported product.

Dinner Signature dish include make your own boards of cheeses and charcuterie and rotating seasonal menu.

Brunch Signature dish include Cocottes, Tartine, Sweet Waffles, Savory Waffles, Omelette, Pain Perdu, Oeuf à la Coque, Panier de Viennoiserie, ....

Top review

Alicia

Dined on 16 Oct 2026

Incredible meal, delicious wine, chill vibes, great service - it's become a favorite date night spot for my spouse and me

Americus at LaBelle Winery Derry

4.7

4.7 (1826)

$31 to $50

American

Derry

About the restaurant

The menu at Americus Restaurant focuses on New England contemporary farm-to-table cuisine with an international flair and a full bar serving LaBelle wines, craft cocktails, craft beers on draft, and non-alcoholic beverages. Enjoy the ambiance of our restaurant, designed with your comfort in mind; soothing colors, oversized seats, and round booths. Our large outdoor seating area provides a beautiful view of our picturesque pond, and you can enjoy our firepit at night. Americus Restaurant is located at LaBelle Winery in Derry, NH - join us to experience the best cuisine in New Hampshire!

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JOse

Dined 2 days ago

11/10. Highly recommend. The food is spectacular. The service is top tier. Tristan took very good care of my party. Will be returning very soon

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Atlantic Grill Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (1843)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Rye

About the restaurant

Reservations are available online for indoor standard tables, indoor high top tables and outdoor standard seating. Please note that only tables labeled as OUTDOOR SEATING are for outside. All tables labeled HIGH TOP seating are for bar height tables indoors. All tables labeled as REGULAR are standard indoor tables.

Additional tables may be available. Please call 603-433-3000 x1 and speak to a member of our team for any additional availability.

Top review

Christina

Dined 6 days ago

Great experience again with The AG. Amazing chowder and calamari! Perfectly cooked meals!

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Popular dish

Baked Haddock Piccata

The Derryfield Restaurant

4.3

4.3 (29)

$30 and under

American

Manchester

About the restaurant

Experience the best of Manchester at The Derryfield. Set against the rolling greens of the Derryfield Country Club, our restaurant offers a stunning escape right in the heart of the city. Whether you’re joining us for a sunrise breakfast, a casual lunch, or an intimate dinner, our dining room and lounge provide the perfect backdrop. In the warmer months, nothing beats a cocktail on our famous deck.

From the local live music scene to the big game on our screens, we are Manchester’s premier destination for entertainment. Planning a milestone? Our elegant ballroom and dedicated event team turn everything from corporate meetings to dream weddings into unforgettable, seamless realities.

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Maureen

Dined 3 days ago

Girls' night was fun. Food was delicious, service was great! We will do it again very soon

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Experience

Girl Dinner Every Wednesday from 4pm - 8pm

Experience

Thanksgiving Dinner at the Derryfield

110 Grill - Manchester

4.2

4.2 (499)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Manchester

About the restaurant

An upscale, casual restaurant with an approachable atmosphere featuring open kitchens, large horseshoe-shaped bars, and inviting outdoor patios with firepits. Whether you're enjoying a glass of Cabernet with a ribeye, grabbing a burger or beer at the bar, or sipping sangria by the firepit with your friends, you'll feel right at home.

Our menu is driven by fresh and seasonal ingredients, prepared in a primarily scratch kitchen, and offers something for every guest and every occasion. Behind the bar, our team crafts seasonally inspired cocktails that complement our dishes and elevate every visit.

We proudly offer a 100% gluten free core menu, making us an inclusive dining decision for all. We have been nationally recognized by AllergyEats as one of the Top Ten Allergy Friendly Restaurant Brands, which reflects our commitment to hospitality, safety and great food.

Top review

PearlGold

Dined on 9 Oct 2026

A great experience as always! The hot honey chicken sandwich is my go-to. The gluten-free pickle chips are delicious! Our server was very attentive, helpful and friendly. Our party had a person with Celiac disease and a person with a shellfish allergy. We very much appreciate that this restaurant is so accommodating for various dietary restrictions. It is truly wonderful.

110 Grill Portsmouth

3.5

3.5 (75)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Portsmouth

About the restaurant

An upscale, casual restaurant with an approachable atmosphere featuring open kitchens, large horseshoe-shaped bars, and inviting outdoor patios with fire pits. Whether you’re enjoying a glass of Cabernet with a ribeye, grabbing a burger or beer at the bar, or sipping sangria by the fire pit with your friends, you’ll feel right at home.

Our menu is driven by fresh and seasonal ingredients, prepared in a primarily scratch kitchen, and offers something for every guest and every occasion. Behind the bar, our team crafts seasonally inspired cocktails that complement our dishes and elevate every visit.

We proudly offer a 100% gluten free core menu, making us an inclusive dining decision for all. We have been nationally recognized by AllergyEats as one of the Top Ten Allergy Friendly Restaurant Brands, which reflects our commitment to hospitality, safety and great food.

Top review

Edward

Dined on 7 Oct 2026

Over all we really enjoyed our meals. The food was cooked perfectly and the flavors and portions were great. And the cocktails were really great. And maybe I'm just getting used to high prices, but the prices for the food served seemed really good, a great value. The only thing I would ding them on is that the service was really slow. It took about 40 minutes from the time we ordered for our entrees to arrive. And the restaurant was only about half full. Also our server forgot some things (like we asked 3 times for slice of orange for our Blue Moon). But he was super friendly and acknowledged the issues and apologized, so we will definitely go back.

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