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Xo Bistro, Manchester, NH

Xo Bistro

4.4
4.4
275 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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XO Bistro, located downtown in Manchester, NH, is an American/Latin American restaurant that proudly offers a delicious menu sourced from local farms and craft food makers with an international twist, artfully presented by our Chef and consistently delicious. We cater to vegetarians, vegans and gluten sensitive. Live music. Weekdays specials. Outdoor sitting area.
XO offers a stylish and spacious function hall for up to 100 guests. Great for corporate functions, pharmaceutical talks, rehearsal dinners and private parties. Full private bar, dance floor and we cater the menu to your tastes!
For reservations of parties bigger than 6 people please contact the restaurant directly at 603-560-7998 or info@xobistronh.com

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Latin American, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (603) 560-7998
  • Website
    http://www.xobistronh.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    https://xobistronh.com/functions/
  • Private party facilities
    XO offers a stylish and spacious function hall for up to 100 guests. Great for corporate functions, pharmaceutical talks, rehearsal dinners and private parties. Full private bar, dance floor and we cater the menu to your tastes! For more details call at 603-715-0833 or fill out the form at our website https://xobistronh.com/functions/
  • Location
    827 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
  • Area
    Manchester
  • Cross Street
    Manchester Street
  • Parking Details
    Parking garage next to Xo, behind Citizens Bank
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 275 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Hampshire

    Healthy

  • New Hampshire

    Hot spot

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Healthy

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Hot spot

  • Portsmouth and Merrimack Valley

    Romantic

275 Reviews

  1. Mudhead

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    A nice find! We chose it because the had a good vegan, gluten-free selection as well as other fare. The food was quite good, had good portions, and the staff was great. Bonus: $5 martini night!

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  2. sandyg

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 November 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our party of 6 enjoyed everything from apps, soup, salad and entrees. I had the scallop and risotto special and it was amazing! We were greeted and seated with smiles and friendliness, our server was attentive and efficient. It was a nice modern vibe inside and I have nothing negative to say! Definitely going back again!!

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  3. BruceS

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 27 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food, great service, and a great experience!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience1
    Generally not a pleasant dining experience. It was quite loud and the decor felt disheveled. Our food was ok, but nothing better than we could have made at home.

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  5. Lyle

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 21 October 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Another delightful evening at XO before a show at the Palace! Drinks (French 75 and caramel apple margarita) were a great start to the meal. The seasonal appetizer (French Onion Soup) was a great ratio of onions to crouton to cheese in a delicious savory broth. The seared Ahi tuna (requested rare) was delightful cross between seared fish and sashimi (rare indeed) - the only knock would be that the vegetable fried rice was a bit too salty, but it paired nicely with the fish. The vegan fried tofu was delightfully seasoned and crisp. And wrapping up with the vegan coconut-lemon tart was a perfect denouement. Service was excellent as usual.

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  6. Amber

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience3
    The service was great but the food was mediocre. I couldn’t eat the Alfredo because it was so garlicky. I think my friend like the seafood risotto and my other friend liked the burger. Third friend didn’t really like her food, but I cannot recall what she had. Solo guitarist was good.

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  7. RuthM

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 October 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    XO is one of my favorite restaurants. The food is always fantastic and the staff truly attempts to make all their customers feel right at home. When you are there you can see that most customers know the staff by name. They also have a great selection of GF options!

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  8. AndrewT

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 30 September 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Drinks were underwhelming but food was a little above average.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 September 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience2
    Restaurant was almost empty at first, no one greeted at the door, sat in a front room on a small table, no fall special menu had to get from table next to us, drinks were good, food was cooked well, service was okay but the biggest problem I had is I made a reservation for a birthday and asked for them to bring the dessert with happy birthday writing and a candle or to even sing happy birthday for my wife… I even called to confirm and they said happy birthday at the door once someone came to seat us but they never passed the message along to the waitress so nothing ever happened… for how busy they were this is a big mistake in my eyes for someone who sought out this restaurant for a special occasion so I wouldn’t recommend this place unless it’s for a quick bite to eat

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New Hampshire

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 23 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food!! This was my first time here and I was very impressed! The service was excellent. I will definitely be back!

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  11. WaltH

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 22 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wife and myself took my daughter in law and her wife to XO for her birthday. We each had something different. Two from the main menu, two from the specials. Each meal was Outstanding! We had three different wonderful deserts, great drinks, and to add to that...Great service. Well worth a special trip. One Tip. Make a reservation.

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  12. MrCorvetteC7

    Atlantic City

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent tasty dishes (and generous portions!) with comfortable seating and friendly service. Really enjoyed the experience, the food, my company, and forgot to add that the cocktail drinks were also nice and refreshing! Will repeat :)

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  13. TheGatheringSponsor

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 September 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Good food and friendly staff however it was SO loud because of the people at the next table speaking at the top of their voices we literally could not hear each other across the table and had to move. The management should have addressed this with them.

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  14. GeorgeK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 August 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience3
    XO was recommended by a client who lives in Manchester. He recommended others, but XO was a short walk from the Residence Inn, so we ended up there. Food was really good and with an excellent presentation. We'll go there again when we're back in Manchester.

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  15. JamesD

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    What a little hidden gem! XO Bistro was fabulous. The food is unique with little twists that take it to the next level. You could make a meal off just the appetizers alone! Portion size was just right and everything we had was delicious. We picked it because the menu looked interesting but we’ll go back because the food is amazing!!

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  16. Pgridehd

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 18 August 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was excellent as always but I think the appetizers are on the pricey side for the amount given. The service is always wonderful and we love the ambiance.

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  17. Bobinnh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 29 July 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    wonderful food well prepared, cheerful and prompt service Early dinner was serene.

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  18. DianaN

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 24 July 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Great food & awesome customer service. We had a really good experience.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 28 June 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent menu for vegan and non-vegans. The food is high quality, diverse, flavorful, and there are so many options to choose from. You have to keep going back because they all look amazing! The restaurant is well run and staffed. Parking garage next door, nice ambience, live music on certain nights, big drink menu with fun drinks and a nice bar area. Even a kids menu! Highly recommend Xo

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  20. PattyL

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 June 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went for date night. Great food and atmosphere. Will definitely be back

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  21. GoodFoodJunkie

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 23 June 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    The food is always excellent here, and the serving staff is always really friendly and helpful. It was busy, so it was a little slower than is typical. My one issue is the ambience in the front room just isn't great. Feels like a cafeteria - and not on par with the excellent food they serve. I would strongly suggest redecorating that area. Even something as simple as level wood tables and nice wood chairs with some sort of flowers or candles on them would go a long way to making it a nicer place to go. All the restaurants in the area are always packed, and this is not. The food is excellent and well-priced, so it's really all about the ambience. We want the restaurant to survive and flourish - upgrading the front room decor would go a long way towards accomplishing that.

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  22. SherylP

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 23 June 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    First time visiting since the new owner. I was pleasantly surprised at the diverse menu. We ate stuffed dates which were very tasty. I had the green apple coconut curry soup. It was delicious. A definite must try! We both had the Latin Bowl. Again, delicious choice with chicken beans guacamole greens pico. I chose quinoa. Carrot cake for dessert was great. The cocktail menu was really nice. Service was attentive and friendly. The owner stopped by our table. The ambiance was nothing great or bad. Definitely be back!

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  23. Rella

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 10 June 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious and the service was great. We'll be back and would definitely recommend!

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  24. Pgridehd

    Greater Boston

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 9 June 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    The salmon entree was outstanding my husbands chicken Alfredo was ok. The service was an A+

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  25. EricN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 June 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food was fantastic, they were able to feed our group which included dietary restrictions ( GF) and vegan. Service was spot on, not overbearing, always right there when something was needed. Highly recommended

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  26. KOWatkins

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 May 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We've been to XO before and loved it! We went for dinner recently and we were seated quickly, the atmosphere and super chill and fun, the staff is always very friendly and our drinks and appetizer were delicious! We don't drink alcohol so our server made us some fun mocktails which was very nice of her. My husband loved his meal but unfortunately, I wasn't the biggest fan of mine so our server took it off our bill. To be fair, It wasn't anyone's fault that I didn't end up liking it as tofu can be really hard to season sometimes and I'm used to a lot of seasonings and spices when I cook. My husband and I have a few dietary restrictions so we typically stick to a vegan/vegetarian diet. XO has quite a few options for us so we will definitely be back in the future to try some of the other options they have on their menu!

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  27. JeanneO

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 May 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    I got the special with shrimp, scallops and risotto. It was very good. My daughter got the SPANISH VEGAN QUINOA PAELLA and she was disappointed. It was mushy.

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  28. Stephanie

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 May 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As a person whose gluten free it's frustrating to find my favorites gluten free that taste good. The gluten free empanadas were delicious and the gluten free pasta was cooked perfectly. My husband who can eat gluten but is a picky eater for the apple smokewood ribs and he put his fork to it and the meat fell apart. Our waitress was knowledgeable of the menu and what was and wasnt gluten free. If she didn't know she didn't give me attitude about asking (this has happened to me at other establishments) The drinks were on point and the ambiance was great. It's a louder restaurant then I've been to but it didn't bother me. It might others but good vibes good vibes. Wed go again for sure.

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  29. Steph

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 May 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience1
    XO on Elm sounds better than it is. I had asked to sit outside and they said sure no problem. Little did I know that we would be charged $8 to sit outside.. they call it an “open food” fee. This was not only annoying because they didn’t mention it when I asked to sit outside, but it’s on Elm st in Manchester- motorcycles were racing by and being so loud that we needed to stop our conversations, homeless people were trying to have some of our food and people are walking by constantly just staring at us. Not really that ambient if you ask me, so to be unknowingly charged $8 was a little ridiculous. The waiting staff wasn’t bad, but they didn’t do much either. Overall, it was just a big disappointment.

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  30. DianeJ

    Greensboro

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 3 May 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food was excellent! Service was a bit slow, but it looked like they were a little short-handed. However, the servers were very friendly. Overall, a good experience and I would dine there again.

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  31. MiosotiM

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 April 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Came to XO bistro to celebrate my graduation, it was a great time service was great and food was amazing!! The only think was drinks were a bit strong but besides that it was a great time, would definitely come back!

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 22 April 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience1
    We tried XO Bistro for the 1st time last night. The food was good, minus the $20.00 price tag to add steak to your salad, it came out cold and undercooked. $20.00 to add steak to your salad is Insane, then for it to be cold, nope! The manager gave use a free dessert, which was nice, but would have rather had a fair price on the steak and it cooked properly. The service was great. The restaurant should invest in some nicer seating. We lucky ate on the side of the restaurant with the bar, seating was ok. However, the other side looked like you were at a budget wedding, eating at crappy tables and chairs. I am not sure what is going on with that, but I likely would not return, because I would never want to eat on that side.

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  33. GoodFoodJunkie

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 22 April 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Absolutely love the staff at XO, where we went for the second time in a month. Sit in the bar area if you can. I had the rib eye, which was excellent. My dinner mates enjoyed their meal very much as well.

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  34. Harry

    Charleston

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 19 April 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Please note that this location was not in New Hampshire; it was in St. Thomas. USVI. Food is good but very pricy. But the entire island is very expensive. This was a bar/restaurant in the Red Hook area.

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  35. Zibb

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 April 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience3
    all 4 of our dishes were great. 2 were different specials and 2 were everyday items on the menu. Seared Scallops, Salmon with lobster raviolis, Seafood Paella, Latino Bowl. Food was great and will come back. the service felt a little slow but when they were with you, they were very helpful, pleasant etc.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 April 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    It was our first time visiting XO. We went for my son’s birthday. Our server was nice and the busier was there to keep the dishes from piling up which was nice. We ordered appetizers (3 different ones) for a table of 5. There was barely enough to share and considering the price, there should have been a bit more. The calamari wasn’t anything that knocked my socks off. My filet was cooked perfectly but my husband’s was overcooked. We both ordered medium. He wouldn’t say anything and just ate it. I will say that the drinks were delicious and the complimentary cake for my son’s birthday was a nice touch, but I don’t know if I’ll be back again. I don’t feel like the quality of the food was worth the prices we paid. There was no wow factor. It was just OK.

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  37. MatthewE

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 31 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as always! Work girl's night out, music was also lovely.

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  38. Gnarwen

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, food, & entertainment - lots of GF & Vegan options - I had such a wonderful time here. This is going to be a regular spot for me any time I'm in Manchester <3

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  39. JosephC

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The place is one of our favorites. Great service and great staff . ESp Steve he s the best !!!

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  40. WayneB

    Caribbean

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 4 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food amazing service and perfect location! Just a wonderful place to eat and enjoy a great meal and amazing service! Love going here can’t wait to go back!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • Physical distancing

    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Xo Bistro using the Order Online button. Xo Bistro also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Xo Bistro also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (603) 560-7998.

Xo Bistro is rated 4.4 stars by 275 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Xo Bistro

827 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Manchester Street
  • Area
    Manchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Latin American, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking Details
    Parking garage next to Xo, behind Citizens Bank
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.xobistronh.com/
  • Phone number
    (603) 560-7998
  • Catering
    https://xobistronh.com/functions/
  • Private party facilities
    XO offers a stylish and spacious function hall for up to 100 guests. Great for corporate functions, pharmaceutical talks, rehearsal dinners and private parties. Full private bar, dance floor and we cater the menu to your tastes! For more details call at 603-715-0833 or fill out the form at our website https://xobistronh.com/functions/
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