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Varano's Italian Restaurant

60 Mile Rd, Wells, ME 04090-4127
(207) 641-8550
Ranked #3 of 44 restaurants in Wells
4.5 of 5 stars 149 Reviews
Cuisines: Italian
Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, After-hours, Dessert
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Good for: Romantic, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, After-hours, Dessert
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Maine
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

Try the chicken Orvieto or veal Orvieto, both a really good. The chopino was great. The service was great. Try it.

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Worcester, MA
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2012 NEW

I have probably eaten at Varano's 8 to 10 times now. I attempt to try different dishes, however, at least half of the time, I HAVE TO order the Shrimp Scampi (Gamberi 'Stile Scampi). It is the best I have had anywhere and I try it in any "worth-it's-salt" Italian restaurant. As well, my friend loves their Little neck clams... More

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Manchester, New Hampshire
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The food is excellent. I would recommend the Veal Parmesan. The portions are large (not good for the waistline). The only criticism I have is that the tomato sauce was a bit overpowering for my taste, but I am not a big tomato lover. The bread is wonderful and they always have specials for dinner. My wife had a special... More

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Biddeford Maine
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

If you want to have the best italian food in Maine,go to Varano's in Wells. My favorite two entrees are the Veal Parmigian and this next dish you have to ask for...Veal Francaise.Service is fantastic.

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Montreal, Canada
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

We went because of the rating in Trip Advisor. We were very disappointed. The food was very salty, very "American" Italian, the restaurant is o.k. but not worth more than a three.

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Taunton, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

Great tomato sauce (we bought a jar to take home) and the minestrone soup was the best ever. My wife loved her fettucine alfredo and my linguine and meatballs was out of this world.

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maine
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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This restaurant knows what they are doing. Great selection of excellent and large portions of food, tastefully prepared and served by a delightful staff. The setting is perfect for large groups or simply a couple who want to have a special night out. The cutlets are enormous, and the haddock with pasta very tasty. A delightful experience that will keep... More

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Portland, Maine
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7 reviews 7 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012
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from the bread, to the dessert this place does Italian as well as the North End! I had the eggplant parm and the server suggested a wine to compliment it. the staff is helpful and friendly!

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Gardiner, Maine
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Have tried many of their dishes and all have been very tasty. I believe they have just one dish which includes Haddock and it is out of this world.

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See 10 more reviews by dhamlin146 for Wells
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The food here is good, there were a few negatives for us but maybe just preference. We started off with fried ravioli, they were tasty but a little to crunchy on outside edges for my taste.The bread was a little overdone, but they give you some of their own olive oil with herbs to dunk.Again maybe just opinion, but olive... More

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