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Where to eat in Barrington, NH
4 local favorites in Barrington, NH, picked from best-of lists, local press and reviews. Updated Fri, Oct 9.
Local favorites in Barrington
Country store & deli · $
Calef's Country Store
606 Franklin Pierce Hwy, BarringtonWebsite(800) 462-2118
A country store open since 1869 on Route 9, with a deli counter, aged cheddar, penny candy, and New England-made foods.
Known for Rat Trap cheddar and deli sandwiches
Italian · $$
Dante's Pasta & Vino
567 Calef Hwy, BarringtonWebsite(603) 664-4000
A sit-down Italian restaurant on Route 125 with a full bar and patio, serving pasta and classic Italian plates Wednesday through Sunday.
Known for pasta and Italian dinners
BBQ · $
Smokin' Barrels
A pickup-focused barbecue spot on Route 125 smoking brisket, pulled pork, and ribs, sold as sandwiches, plates, or by the pound.
Known for brisket and smoked ribs
Breakfast & pub · $
Jackie's Tavern & Restaurant
A casual Route 125 tavern and restaurant that locals use for hearty breakfasts as well as pub food later in the day.
Known for diner-style breakfast
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Nearby favorites
Diner · $ · Northwood · 6 mi away
Northwood Diner
1335 1st New Hampshire Turnpike, Northwood
Classic Route 4 diner serving breakfast all day, with toast and French toast made from its own breads such as Dutch apple and cheddar jalapeno.
Known for homemade bread French toast
Breakfast & lunch · $ · Lee · 7 mi away
Sunny's Restaurant
250 Calef Hwy, Lee(603) 292-6607
A breakfast and lunch diner near the Lee traffic circle that locals know for filling breakfasts; closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Known for Route 125 breakfasts
Burgers · $ · Durham · 9 mi away
Hop + Grind
17 Madbury Rd, DurhamWebsite(603) 397-5564
A downtown burger bar near UNH known for creative burgers, hand-cut fries, Nashville hot chicken, shakes, and local craft beer.
Known for burgers and milkshakes
Pizza · $$ · Dover · 9 mi away
La Festa Brick & Brew
300 Central Ave, DoverWebsite(603) 743-4100
A downtown pizzeria baking pies in a brick oven, with craft beer, pasta, and cannoli; voted the Seacoast's top pizzeria in Best of NH 2026.
Known for brick-oven pizza
Mediterranean · $$ · Somersworth · 10 mi away
Anatolia Mediterranean Restaurant
2 Main St, SomersworthWebsite(603) 841-5372
Family-run Mediterranean restaurant at the foot of Main Street serving kebabs, falafel and meze, with belly dancing on Thursday nights.
Known for kebabs and falafel