Black Trumpet – Mediterranean
Stepping into this intimate, dimly lit haven feels like discovering a hidden culinary gem where the air is perfumed with the scent of roasted garlic and warm, crusty bread. Guests linger over artfully curated meze plates and velvety rabbit liver croquetas, sharing artisanal charcuterie boards and warm, golden feta that celebrate rich, rustic flavors. It is a sanctuary for the senses where every bite—from a crisp brassica Caesar to a perfectly spiced deviled egg—invites slow, soulful conversation over a shared table.
29 Ceres Street, Portsmouth NH 03801 https://blacktrumpetbistro.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, high-protein, pescatarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, plant-based, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, atkins, south-beach, zone, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, aip, carnivore, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 17:00+
What diners are saying
Celebrated for succulent and well-prepared main courses, guests frequently highlight the venue as a perfect destination for special occasions. Reviewers praise the friendly and attentive service that pairs seamlessly with the pleasant environment, noting that the delicious flavors and welcoming atmosphere make it a standout addition to the neighborhood.
Menu
Small Dishes
- Chef’s Meze Plate - $15: A daily assortment of three little dishes in one Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Almonds, Olives and Garlic - $10: Marinated almonds, olives, and garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rabbit Liver Croqueta - $13: With sofrito gruyère queso and pepper relish Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deviled Egg - $15: With kewpie crab salad on a crispy bean noodle nest Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Cheese and Charcuterie Board - One Selection - $14: 1 ounce portion paired with house mustard, house pickle and sweet preserve Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese and Charcuterie Board - Two Selections - $25: Paired with house mustard, house pickle and sweet preserve Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese and Charcuterie Board - Three Selections - $36: Paired with house mustard, house pickle and sweet preserve Available at: dinner, lunch
- House-made Bread and Spread - $9: Serves 2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Warm Flying Goat Farm Feta - $16: Marinated with garlic, urfa and EVOO Available at: dinner, lunch
Medium Dishes
- Brassica Caesar Salad - $17: Traditional dressing, blood orange, pomegranate, pecan crumb and shaved parmesan Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Truffled Celeriac Bisque - $18: With fresh truffle and chive oil Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cornbread stuffed Quail - $26: With freekeh and sauteed collards Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chestnut Ricotta Whole Wheat Raviolo - $21: With sage cider emulsion and shaved black truffle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Squid braised in Thai spices - $18: With sticky rice, carrot ginger purée, basil and pickled pineapple salsa Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Poached Dayboat Maine Scallops - $23: With orzo al nero, micro wasabi and pickled enoki Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Local Root Vegetable Latke - $25: Mott the Lesser baked Marfax beans, quince applesauce, house fraîche, and pomegranate seeds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Millbrook Venison - $36: With polenta, pecan fried brussels and blood orange bacon demi Available at: dinner
- Wild Boar Guisado - $32: With masa gnocchi and plantain chips Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mountain Paella - $34: Rabbit boudin, pork, chorizo and snails in sofrito with leeks, mushrooms and Spanish rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brandade-crusted Hake - $29: With saffron rice, caper soubise and broccolini Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beef Shortrib - $33: With whipped sweet potato, fried onion and pickled beets Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Enna’s Chocolate Pistachio Pie - $16: With pistachio dust Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ginger Key Lime Pie - $14: With gingerbread crust, toasted meringue and finger lime caviar Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Blood Orange Olive Oil Cake - $14: With orange curd, chèvre mousse and thyme sugar cookie crumb Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Cranberry Sticky Toffee Pudding - $14: With toffee sauce, cranberry compote and salty molasses whip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about Black Trumpet
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Almonds, Olives and Garlic and the Cheese and Charcuterie Board - One Selection both work for keto and gluten-free diets.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports diverse diets including keto, vegan, gluten-free, mediterranean, paleo, whole30, high-protein, and several health-focused options like anti-inflammatory.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include rabbit liver croquetas, meze plates, warm feta, brassica Caesar salad, and succulent main courses like beef shortrib.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the total number of reviews for Black Trumpet.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Customers praise the succulent main courses, friendly service, and welcoming atmosphere, making it a standout destination for special occasions.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact Black Trumpet by visiting their website at https://blacktrumpetbistro.com/ for more information and inquiries.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking an intimate Mediterranean experience for special occasions will enjoy the succulent main courses and attentive service.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- This intimate, dimly lit Mediterranean venue is highly recommended for special occasions due to its attentive service and pleasant environment.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This intimate Mediterranean gem is celebrated for its succulent main courses, attentive service, and welcoming atmosphere perfect for special occasions.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- The restaurant offers an intimate, dimly lit sanctuary with a pleasant, welcoming atmosphere that guests frequently highlight for special occasions.
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