2 Best Restaurants in Keene, The Monadnocks and Merrimack Valley

Luca's Mediterranean Café

$$ Fodor's choice

A deceptively simple storefront bistro with sidewalk tables overlooking Keene's graceful town square, Luca's dazzles with epicurean creations influenced by Italy, France, Greece, Spain, and North Africa. There's always an extensive selection of small plates, such as almond-crusted fried mozzarella and roasted Brussels sprouts with bacon and pomegranate-infused honey, plus handmade pastas and complexly flavored grills and stews.

Machina Kitchen & Art Bar

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This farm-to-table restaurant in downtown Keene is a vital force in the community, offering not only stellar, sustainably sourced food and craft cocktails but also an art gallery with rotating exhibits and occasional live music performances. The menu changes often but always features a mix of classics and unexpected adventures like the salt cod croquettes with preserved-lemon remoulade, fried frog legs with mango-habanero salsa, or Korean-spiced-brisket bulgogi bowls with fresh pears and sesame.
9 Court St., Keene, New Hampshire, 03431, USA
603-903–0011
Known For
  • interesting cocktails and mocktails
  • friendly, creative-spirited crowd
  • occasional prix-fixe dinners with cocktail pairings
Restaurants Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun. No lunch weekdays