Pasta tonight. A little outing this weekend.
Stay close with Lucciano’s, Pasquale’s or Giabella’s—or plan a nearby dinner around homemade pasta, specialty ravioli or tableside Caesar salad. Start with this quick comparison of eight verified restaurants.
Researched October 3, 2026 · Curated, not ranked
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| Restaurant | Town | What to look for |
|---|---|---|
| Lucciano’s Ristorante + Bar | Londonderry | Pasta, pizza & Italian classics |
| Pasquale’s Ristorante | Londonderry | Homemade pasta & specialty ravioli |
| Giabella’s | Londonderry | North End-inspired Italian cooking |
| Sabatino’s North | Derry | Homemade pasta & stuffed cutlets |
| Trattoria Fondi | Bedford | Fresh daily pasta & Italian wine |
| Portofino Italian Restaurant | Merrimack | Fresh pasta & specialty ravioli |
| Cucina Toscana | Nashua | Made-to-order meals & Caesar salad |
| Trattoria Amalfi | Salem | Specialty ravioli & classic Italian dinners |
Three local choices for pasta, Italian classics and a dinner close to home.
Londonderry · Pasta, pizza & Italian classics
4 Orchard View Drive, Unit 2, Londonderry, NH 03053
Choose from gnocchi in creamy tomato sauce, pesto tortelloni, house-made meatballs and seafood pasta. The restaurant also offers pizza and a separate gluten-free menu.
A useful local choice when your group wants both pasta and pizza.
Londonderry · Homemade pasta & specialty ravioli
87 Nashua Road, Londonderry, NH 03053
The dinner menu includes homemade rigatoni, braised short-rib ravioli, lobster ravioli, gnocchi Bolognese and chicken or veal dishes. Red- and white-sauce pizzas round out the choices.
Start here for a pasta-focused dinner close to home.
Londonderry · North End-inspired Italian cooking
44 Nashua Road, #19, Londonderry, NH 03053
The menu ranges from Bolognese arancini and homemade meatballs to lobster ravioli, saltimbocca, risotto and pasta with clams, calamari and shrimp. Homemade fusilli is listed as a side.
A local option for Italian appetizers, a full dinner and cannoli or tiramisu.
Five alternatives in Derry, Bedford, Merrimack, Nashua and Salem. Choose the menu or experience that makes the trip worthwhile.
Derry · Homemade pasta & stuffed cutlets
1 East Broadway, Derry, NH 03038
The official menu has a homemade-pasta section with mushroom, lobster and butternut-squash ravioli, plus gnocchi, fusilli and short-rib lasagna. Stuffed chicken and veal Parmigiana offer another direction.
Worth considering for a short trip to Derry and a broad homemade-pasta selection.
Bedford · Fresh daily pasta & Italian wine
2 Olde Bedford Way, Bedford, NH 03110
At the Bedford Village Inn, Fondi says its pasta is made fresh daily. The published dinner menu includes cacio e pepe, pappardelle Bolognese, rigatoni all’Amatriciana and baked lasagna, alongside Italian wine and pizza.
Make the dinner the outing. Check the official page for reservations, service days and private-event closures.
Merrimack · Fresh pasta & specialty ravioli
456 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack, NH 03054
The fresh-pasta section includes four-cheese, porcini, lobster and butternut-squash ravioli, plus homemade lasagna. Homemade pappardelle is also offered as a pasta substitution.
A Merrimack alternative for comparing ravioli fillings and fresh-pasta choices.
Nashua · Made-to-order meals & Caesar salad
427 Amherst Street, Nashua, NH 03063
This Nashua restaurant says meals are made to order and that it makes its own meatballs, sausages and sauces. Its Caesar salad can be prepared at the table.
A reason to plan a Nashua dinner: ask ahead about tableside salad preparation and availability.
Salem · Specialty ravioli & classic Italian dinners
385 South Broadway, Salem, NH 03079
The official menu includes porcini ravioli and lobster ravioli, along with pasta, chicken and veal choices. The restaurant says its menu items are also available for takeout.
Worth a look when you want a ravioli-focused dinner or are already heading toward Salem.
Start with the official menu. A homemade-pasta section, specialty ravioli or a particular preparation can be a good reason to travel. “Worth the drive” is a planning idea, not a taste-test award.
Confirm reservations, service days and dish availability directly. Private events and seasonal menus can change your plans. No delivery area or current price is assumed here.
Ask about sauces, ingredients and kitchen preparation. A gluten-free option or vegetable dish alone does not establish allergy safety or a vegan meal.
Lucciano’s, Pasquale’s and Giabella’s are three verified local options. Compare their official menus for pasta, pizza, ravioli and Italian dinner dishes.
Sabatino’s North in Derry publishes a homemade-pasta section. Trattoria Fondi in Bedford says its pasta is made fresh daily. Pasquale’s in Londonderry lists homemade rigatoni and fettuccine. Check the menu for the specific pasta you want.
Cucina Toscana in Nashua says its freshly made Caesar salad can be prepared at the table. Ask the restaurant to confirm availability before making a special trip.
No. This is a curated guide based on official restaurant sources, not a ranking or an in-person tasting report. Nearby options are included for useful menu differences and dining experiences.
Check directly for reservations, current service hours and any special-event closures. Ask about a particular dish, group seating, takeout and dietary requirements before a special trip.
Still deciding? Explore pizza places worth the drive, Chinese food nearby, sit-down dining or newly opened and coming-soon restaurants.
We opened official websites and the menu pages linked on each card on October 3, 2026. Listings separate Londonderry businesses from selected nearby alternatives. This is a curated resource, not a complete directory, endorsement or review-score ranking. Unsupported prices, delivery promises and hours are omitted. Confirm current details directly before visiting.
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