Cava

Mediterranean tapas and wine bar Quaint and picturesque, Commercial Alley is home to several small independent businesses.

Established in 2008, Cava is located in the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire, and is just a brief walk from the Portsmouth Parking Garage. Perhaps one of the most noted features is Cava's Vertical Garden. In the summertime our guests dine under New England's first native outdoor living wall. Featuring two wine bars, one on street level and one in our Wine Cave, Cava offers a di

Photos from Cava's post 09/05/2024

We are officially moving through September, which are some of the most beautiful days of the year! The forecast for the next couple of weeks looks AMAZING, so make your reservations now, to enjoy an amazing dinner with this as your ambiance….you know it will be Halloween before we know it!

Photos from Piscataqua Landscaping and Tree Service's post 08/13/2024
Photos from Cava's post 08/10/2024

The rain is gone and what a beautiful weekend it is going to be! Time to enjoy a little of this with a little of that! For questions about availability and to make a reservation, please give us a call at the restaurant (603-319-1575).

Photos from Cava's post 07/29/2024

What a beautiful weekend that was! Summer is flying by…..crazy to think that this week we welcome the month of August! Chef’s Summer Menu is not to be missed, so email us and reserve your spot to dine with us now! Hope to see you on the alley soon!

[email protected]

Photos from Cava's post 07/26/2024

Grilled Peaches & Manchego + Pan Seared Haddock + Glass of Delicious White Wine + A Beautiful Summer Night = Dinner This Weekend at Cava!

Photos from Cava's post 07/22/2024

What a summer it has been and we are already planning for next weekend…..the Tall ships are here and it’s gonna be beautiful! Email us now to make reservations! Hope to see you on the alley soon!

07/18/2024

We have all been waiting for it…..the weather is going to be beautiful, tonight throughout the entire weekend! Make your reservations now….before it’s too late!

Thank you James Willette for the gorgeous pic!

07/10/2024

This Grilled Octopus dish is perfect for a hot summer night. Wait…..TONIGHT is a hot summer night! Hope to see you soon….doors open at 5pm!

Photos from Cava's post 07/06/2024

Looks like a good time to me! Call to make your reservations for the last couple days of this
“Fourth of July Weekend” now!

Photos from Cava's post 06/30/2024

Two of our new Summer dishes that are 🔥! Reminder that Cava will be closed Wednesday, July 3rd and will be OPEN Thursday, July 4th. Please call the restaurant or email us to make your reservations.

Happy 4th of July to all of you….we are excited to see you on the alley this Summer!

Photos from Cava's post 06/28/2024

These two things go together pretty well on a day like today! Check out the most recent updates to our menu by clicking the link below and give us a call to make your reservations now!

Please note Cava will be closed on Wednesday, July 3rd and will be OPEN on Thursday, July 4th!

https://www.cavatapasandwinebar.com/menu

06/20/2024

IYKYK! First day of Summer means only one thing at Cava…..Tomato Gazpacho & Corn Soup is back!

06/15/2024

A huge thank you to Piscataqua Landscaping for all their work to bring our Vertical Garden back for another season! AND what a beautiful weekend we have lined up to sit outside for dinner, with this as your backdrop….call to make your reservations now!

Photos from Cava's post 06/09/2024

NEW DISHES ALERT! These amazing creations hit the menu last night and were a huge hit! Keep an eye out early next week for a “Vertical Garden” announcement! 👀

Photos from Cava's post 05/31/2024

Two additions for the first beautiful weekend in June, that are sure to make you smile!

On special (until we run out)….Grilled Octopus with tahini, potato and red pepper relish….you HAVE to try this!

We also are VERY excited to be the first to feature Bird Dog Cider’s ROSE Cider! It’s is as delicious as it looks and we will be serving it by the glass/bottle as long as supplies last!

Hope to see you on the alley soon!

05/25/2024

New furniture additions to Cava’s Al Fresco dining….It’s gonna be a beautiful summer on the alley!

05/23/2024

We are officially headed into Memorial Day Weekend and the weather looks perfect straight through the week! Drinks and amazing food, on THIS patio….sounds like a great idea to me! It’s gonna be a busy one, so give us a call to make your reservations now! 603-319-1575

05/16/2024

Tomorrow night, Friday May 17th, at 5pm………

CAVA’S PATIO WILL OPEN FOR THE SEASON!!
LETS GOOOOO!

Photos from Cava's post 05/15/2024

We are inching closer to the first days of Summer….so what does that mean?!? Change up the Menu with some delicious “Late Spring” dishes! Swing by, say hi and check them out!

See the full menu by clicking on this link…

https://www.cavatapasandwinebar.com/menu

P.S. Keep an eye out for an exciting patio post, coming soon!

05/05/2024

Look what made a comeback on the Cava menu just in time for the upcoming, VERY SPECIAL, holiday! We are one week away from Mother’s Day…..spots are filling up, so make your reservations SOON!

05/04/2024

Have you had a Danny Sullivan Mint Julep before? Well TODAY is the day….Cava opens at 4pm!

05/03/2024

When it comes to this Meyer Lemon Curd Bread Pudding….what do they say?….”A picture is worth a thousand words”!

05/02/2024

If you haven’t had these radishes sautéed in brown butter yet…..hurry in! Our menu is constantly changing within the season. While here, ask about the “story” of how this recipe came about! IYKYK

04/28/2024

A big thank you to everyone who came out and dined with us for another very busy Restaurant Week! With that being said, today seems like the perfect Sunday for a nice glass of wine….Cava opens at 5pm!

Photos from Cava's post 04/24/2024

Restaurant Week is officially past the half way point…..make reservations now for the last couple of days, before it’s too late!

Photos from Cava's post 04/10/2024

Here are just a couple of pics of Cava’s new Spring Menu! 🔥

Reminder….Restaurant Week starts next week!

04/04/2024

Cava is BACK OPEN tonight! If you can safely get here…..Come and warm up with us!

04/02/2024

UGGGGGHHH! Mother Nature really did not want to cooperate with all of our excitement to reopen. With that being said we are going to have to postpone our first day back open to Thursday night 4/4 at 5pm. Everyone please stay safe and we are psyched to see you all very soon!

03/29/2024

Cava is reopening in less than a week and we are SOOOO EXCITED!!! So excited, that we wanted to share our Spring Menu, hot off the press! We open on Wednesday 4/3 at 5pm…..make plans to come say hi soon……WE MISS YOU ALL!

Check out the full menu by clicking the link below!

https://www.cavatapasandwinebar.com/menu

03/19/2024

Cava is opening back up in almost 2 weeks!! Wednesday 4/3 is the official date and you don't want to miss what we have planned for the upcoming season! Menu will be posted soon but until then we have started taking reservations for future dates and April looks to be a very busy month (Restaurant Week:)), so make sure you make your plans NOW! To request a reservation please send an email to [email protected], with a good contact number for yourself and we will get back to you asap.

Look out for additional menu updates and we hope to see you all VERY soon!

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Address


10 Commercial Alley
Portsmouth, NH
03801

Opening Hours

Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 10pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm
Sunday 5pm - 9pm

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