Stages at One Washington

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.

The Chef and his team have created something wonderful. The ambience as soon as you walk in is comforting and swanky at the same time. The food is meant to be small dishes and they are full of flavor. We did the wine pairing with the food and the sommelier knocked it out of the park. Let me get back to this food, and then tell you everything was cooked perfection it was. I can tell the Chef and his team had fun created the layers of flavors to their dishes. Now their menu changes with the season so not everyone is going to get the same stuff. I would happily come back here to try Chef's creation. Bravo Zulu, I haven't had this much happiness when eating in a very long time.

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.

The 9 course tasting menu was a delightful experience. Excellent quality for the money. Food was inventive and delicious. I've had Michelin star experiences that weren't as excellent as this. Cocktails and wine selection were also excellent. The chef and sommieler were wonderful to interact with. We would absolutely do this again if in the area.

I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant! Calling it a restaurant actually feels like its doing it a disservice: it is a full-fledged experience. The owner/executive chef wasn't there last night when we went, and I can't imagine it could get any better than it did with the sous chef and sommelier. Each small plate was better than the last, and there was such an ease and calmness of the chef as she prepared each course that was beautiful to watch. Each course was inventive and flavorful in a way that played games with your palate long after the last bite. We chose cocktail pairings and each one was perfect, all evoking childhood (lemonade stand, beach days, climbing in trees). The presentation was masterful but not overly fussy. We felt completely at home there and made some friends along the way. We retreated to the Living Room after dinner with a friend and can see ourselves coming there often. We love that all the drinks start as zero proof and you can add liquor—our friend who doesn't drink felt so included and loved each drink she tried. Chef said the menu tends to change seasonally, so I think that means we'll be making reservations each quarter to see what they come up with next! This is the perfect spot for a special occasion, and we can't wait to be back.

Food has been a hobby my wife and I have always shared. We came here on our 1 year anniversary looking for a very special food experience with the tasting menu. Beyond that, we had no idea what to expect. We were surprised with the homey, comforting, calm, and casual feel the restaurant and staff showed. It was obvious that making anybody feel welcome is part of the philosophy here. The food and drink was absolutely stunning. Each dish, wine pairing, and cocktail really demanded our attention with flavors and combinations we've never tried. We enjoyed how lovingly the chef focused on vegetables and mushrooms, making them the stars of the meal. The last three courses in particular wowed us, tying together sweet and savory components in shocking ways. My personal favorite was the mushroom madeleines with aerated brie and honey. It was one of the most incredible foods I've ever eaten and I've been craving since the moment I finished it! We can't wait to return and have a few of our favorite dishes again in The Living Room.

One of the best fine-dining restaurants in New Hampshire. The food is comforting yet creative! Caviar and coffee ice cream with candied celery leaves? - it was amazing and so fun! The staff was very welcoming and friendly. I highly recommend the chef's table and if I lived closer I would have cocktails and play games in the Living Room weekly!