The Black Trumpet – Portsmouth, NY

29 Ceres St

Portsmouth, NH 03801

I was in Portsmouth, New Hampshire for New Years Eve 2017/2018 for L’s first New Years. It was my first time in Portsmouth and I headed to The Black Trumpet for an earlier dinner on a recommendation. I had the mezze plate special which was delish. I then order the paella which was only so so. I’ve had a ton of it in Spain so I’m quite picky. It was a lunch size portion from my experience in Spain yet dinner prices. It tasted pretty oily and the rice seemed overcooked. Or rather, it had been ready for a while and sitting under the heat lamps waiting to get to my table. I was rather disappointed.  The place definitely as a cozy romantic atmosphere done with dark reds and black. If you go, try to sit upstairs by the windows for the water view. Would I recommend going? I’d say give it a try, but don’t order the paella.