40+ New Hampshire Restaurants Opened in 2025

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In 2025, New Hampshire saw the opening of over 40 new restaurants, ranging from pizza places and Mexican spots to coffee shops and chain establishments. While a couple of the new restaurants unfortunately closed before 2026, the state welcomed a diverse array of dining options for residents and visitors to enjoy.

Why it matters

The influx of new restaurants in New Hampshire in 2025 reflects the state's growing food scene and the resilience of the local hospitality industry, which has faced challenges in recent years. The new openings provide more dining choices for residents and tourists, supporting the state's economy and culinary culture.

The details

The new restaurants that opened in New Hampshire in 2025 included a variety of cuisines, from pizza places like Tostimo's Pizza Kitchen in Portsmouth and Zizza Authentic Pizzeria in Manchester, to chicken establishments like the first Raising Cane's location in the state, which opened in Manchester to massive crowds. Other new spots ranged from Mexican eateries to coffee shops and cafes.

• In March 2025, the first Raising Cane's restaurant opened in Manchester.
• In 2026, a second Raising Cane's location opened in Concord.