Stages

Stages is nothing short of phenomenal. Going into this dinner, I had high expectations due to the great reviews and my experience working 6+ years in luxury hospitality. Stages was the best tasting style meal I have had in years. The entire experience was excellent, from cocktails and starters in the Living Room, to the service and wine pairings, and every single dish in the tasting. The flavors and methods used in the dishes require preparation methods that are not only time consuming and difficult, but are equally creative and intriguing. The results are dishes that are as beautiful in appearance as they are wonderful to eat. I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. When you visit, do yourself the favor of paying attention to every detail of the space, as the interior has been meticulously laid out and appointed to match the intrigue and luxurious quality of the food and drinks served within.

Late Post: I always enjoy a unique and fun dinning experience and found this restaurant when I visited NH in early March. I tried a few unique dining experiences in the past and this was one of the memorable dinning experiences I had. Each meal is very creative and deliciously crafted. The dinning room (kitchen) with 6 guest seating. It’s truly fun watching the chef cooking. It feels more like you having a private chef in your house. First, when you come into the restaurant (but it doesn’t feel like a restaurant in a good way) you sit in “the living room”with other guests and enjoy a drink and appetizers, then, when the dinner is ready you finally walk into the chef’s kitchen. At the end of the course meal they provided each guest a giveaway bag. There were the tonight’s menu, honey and chocolate truffles in the bag. The chocolate truffles were amazing as well. I only wish chef had a little more time for interaction with us after dinner. He was already preparing meals for next guests while we were still sitting at the table. Overall, I highly recommend if you look for a unique and amazing dinning experience in NH.

We chose Stages in Dover for our anniversary dinner, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. From the moment we arrived, the cozy and intimate set the perfect tone for a special evening. The highlight of the night was the tuna dish which was without question the best thing I've ever eaten. Perfectly balanced, fresh, and it's the kind of dish that lingers in your memory. Each course was beautifully complemented by a thoughtful wine pairing enhancing the experience without ever overwhelming the food. Loved it & can't recommend it enough.

Had the absolute pleasure to dine at Stages for the first time since following them for a while. This is the experience you just do not get with traditional dining, which is fine, but it is hard to come by in New England. I was absolutely blown away and genuinely in appreciation of the food that was served to me tonight. It felt connected. It felt real. And it felt special. Thank you for this little slice of something elevated and unique.