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Varano's Italian Restaurant

60 Mile Rd, Wells, ME 04090-4127
(207) 641-8550
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Ranked #6 of 53 restaurants in Wells
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Late Night, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Romance, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Late Night, Dessert
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Saint John, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

We dined at Varano's Italian Restaurant in Wells, Maine last evening. We had an excellent supper choosing the two daily specials. The portions were more than ample and the taste was superb. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful in explaining some of the dishes. We were invited to tour their wine cellar. Their selection is largely European and has... More

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New Haven, Connecticut
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2013

If you're looking for a great tasting Italian dish that's just like home you found it!!. Look no further..we made a trip on 4/20/13..I had the Rigatoni Bolognese. I ordered it al dente..it was perfectly cooked, the best I've had since little Italy in NYC..we are proud Italians from CT. My husband had the veal parm which was awesome..We're surrounded... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 20, 2013

Great food, great service and they have gluten free options! I highly recommend the seafood with vodka sauce! I had it twice in 3 days!

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Southwest Harbor, Maine
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23 reviews 23 reviews
16 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

Delicious and authentic Italian food. Numerous nightly specials to add to their already extensive menu. Great service. Huge portions (truly too much to eat....I always leave with a doggy bag). Every person I have brought here for dinner has been as "wowed" as I am with their amazing fare. Don't try to "save calories" and not try their homemade bread... More

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York, Maine
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3 restaurant reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

We have dined at Varano's often and have never been disappointed-I just think that no restaurant is actually perfect--but they are close. Every selection I have enjoyed has been fresh, well presented and tasted wonderful! they have interesting specials and a crazy wine list-also featured wines to try--our was great. The staff is always friendly and accomodating without that 'in... More

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Shaftsbury, Vermont
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51 reviews 51 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

The food is average Italian fair, I mean after all how much can you do with sauce and noodles...just kidding. The food is wonderful, large plates, sinful bread with garlic and olive oil dipping sauce, and dessert that are nothing short of lavish. The decor is understated but still grand. Lovely music playing just softly in the back ground. The... More

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Boston
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3 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

If you are looking for a great Italian restaurant, this is the place when you are in Southern Maine. We took our parents here tonight for their first time, and they loved it also.

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Hillsborough, NH
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13 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

My husband and I celebrated our anniversary. Food, service and dessert were fabulous. I don't like chocolate, but my husband ordered a brownie sundae and it just melted in your mouth. The vanilla gelato was to die for. It was nice to eat to beautiful music that didn't make you want to pull your hair out.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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61 reviews 61 reviews
51 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 16, 2013 via mobile

Here is my only complaint of Varano's: they nickel and dime you. Ask for meat sauce and there is an up charge, ask for a different salad, up charge. I know you have to tell me, but it gets annoying sometimes! Food is very good, service is normally good and even with the "up charge hassle" if your looking for... More

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Leominster, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 11, 2013

Well hello...We have going to Angelins's since they opened. It was our favorite place here. They are closed for the month of March so we decided to visit Varano's. It was a wonderful experience. The service was wonderful, very gracious hosts, and the food was out of this world. Definately going back. Would recomend this place to all my friends... More

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