Impasto - Hanover

As longtime residents of Hanover, we recently visited Impasto for the first time, despite hearing from several friends that it wasn't their favorite restaurant in town. We wanted to give it a fair shot, as we've always enjoyed a classic Italian meal, and we were looking forward to our pizza and antipasti. Unfortunately, we found the food to be quite disappointing. The antipasti were passable—nothing special—but the pizza was another story. We ordered a pizza that consisted mostly of sauce and an overwhelming amount of arugula on top, all for no less than $19! It was so thin that it had holes, and it fell apart at the slightest touch. We were shocked. The waiter informed us that they had recently updated the menu, which made us expect a remarkable culinary experience. Instead, we encountered the complete opposite. Our recommendation? Check out the fantastic options available in the rest of Hanover and White River Junction instead of this impasto(r)!

New Italian place located in the quarters of the former Market Table. The good: improved acoustics, excellent focaccia, tasty Caesar Salad, friendly service. BUT very disappointing entrees. Meatballs are dense and dry, fish overcooked, and pasta had been in the pot far too long. This was a big disappointment.

Really lovely staff and ambiance. Unfortunately the food just isn't up to par yet. The gnocchi were closer to mashed potatoes and the under-seasoned sauce overwhelmed the dish. The bread seemed stale or microwaved. Drinks were a little off: I've never had a take on a french-75 that involved putting it over a ton of ice. Lots of room for improvement.

The shrimp scampi was good. The Caesar salad was tasteless with cardboard like croutons. Real issue was the noise level, same issue Market Table had. We had to shout across our table.

This restaurant has significantly improved, and we definitely plan to return more frequently! I highly recommend the rosemary focaccia, margherita pizza, and the penne alla vodka (you can request it without meat). The espresso martinis without Baileys are also incredibly delicious!