Wandby Landing

Enjoyed a decent meal at a new elegant Italian restaurant heading into Kennebunkport. We are lucky to have so many new options in this area. The gardens and landscape were vast and very impressive. They had outdoor seating, Adirondacks and a fire pit. The parking lot was a tad dark and the entrance was attractive but not well marked. We weren’t sure if it was the back door. Upon entry there was a podium (thank goodness) and a view into a very attractive bar area on the first floor. Stunning decor. We were seated upstairs. Our server was excellent, helpful throughout. That’s important as they offer unique products and ingredients not seen often. We enjoyed a couple of craft cocktails and their unique and tasty chilled bread and accoutrements. Different and good. We selected two appetizers - Mussels: fantastic flavor/best in the area from what we’ve had all summer. Fried Squid: similar to a spicy Rhode Island version, robust sauce but hidden a little as it was below the squid. Very light and tasty. We were conflicted on our two pasta entree selections. We selected Trenne as one and Eggyolk Taglilitelli now with shrimp as the other. The handmade pasta was excellent. Compliments to whoever made that. Light, melted in our mouths and accepted the sauces nicely. We didn’t fully enjoy each sauce thoroughly. You could tell that there was a lot of thought and technique, but neither of us were loving them, like “I craving more of this”. Good, not great. If they do nail down some great sauces w that pasta, they will have people lining up. We ended with cappuccinos and tiramisu - both awesome. Beautiful restaurant worth trying. Make note they do allow for reservations thru Resy and don’t expect your traditional American-ized menu. They are doing their own creative thing, which we appreciated. Great place.

I attended a rehearsal dinner + cocktail hour here last week, and it was absolutely lovely. Dominic's team organized everything really well - it all flowed smoothly and left ample time for the social aspects of the dinner. The cocktails were good and the passed apps great - particularly the swordfish. Rachel was an attentive, professional, excellent server who managed our party of 18 flawlessly. They even packaged up leftovers from the family style dinner so different groups could each take some. If you need a venue for a small get together, I absolutely recommend.

Wandby Landing is carrying on the tradition of the Kennebunk residents who warmly welcomed the stranded British mariners after its namesake. Clean, spacious, and easy abundant parking a big plus during tourist season. Thank you so much for making my birthday so memorable. You were grace under pressure, and Ruth was a true dynamo! Hope to return in all the seasons-- Stephanie

We decided to make it a date night and head to the Kennebunkport area for the evening. We booked a spot at the newly opened Wandby Landing. They opened as early as 4pm, so since it was a Sunday, we had an early dinner res starting at 5pm. Ample parking on the property, beautifully manicured gardens on the property, and the interiors I would define as modern rustic - clearly all recently renovated.

We were promptly sat, and as I got to look around, noticed a HUGE, well-appointed bar space - which looked perfect for a hot summer day to have a cocktail and some small plates or something.

Our server was just the right balance of playful and informed, and helped us navigate her favorites, etc. We landed on the lamb skewers (perfectly done and nice balanced flavors) and the salad (a nice mix of acid and sweetness). We decided to do a half portion of one of the pasta dishes as a second course, with the rigatoni (just a tad bit of heat from the red chili flake).

Our mains were the chicken (butterfly filleted, crispy and great herb flavors) and the swordfish with capers, tomatoes.

We also opted for a shared dessert of Panna cotta.

Overall, this is a perfect coastal dining experience that gives you a hint of big city fine dining but in an approachable coastal feel/environment. Great drinks, friendly service, and locally owned.

Highly recommend if in the area.

First of all, the property and overall atmosphere is breathtaking. The outdoor gardens and interior design is so well done in the heart of lower village Kennebunk. You honesty feel like your in a private oasis of southern Maine. Our dinner tonight was so delicious! I ordered the vegetarian pasta dish and I can’t even describe how good it was. We split a bunch of sides and there was so much attention to detail. Our server, Joe was friendly and always made sure to check how everything was going through out the dining experience. I will be coming back with family and friends! Thanks, Wandby!