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    Carbone's Prime

    3.6 (336 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Caprese chicken sandwich
    Jazz A.

    Back again at carbones . This time to try their happy hour menu ! We went on a Wednesday around 3 ( happy hour Monday-F 3-5:30 pm) And it was not very busy perfect for a peaceful time . The bartender was fabulous he got us our menus and took our order immediately and constantly checked to make sure we had everything we need To start I got the cosmo ! Which was perfect ( strong) with great flavours definitely felt buzzed before I even finished the drink! Highly recommend We put in an order for the caprese sandwich which was VERY GOOD ! Highly recommend fresh chicken cutlet topped with mozerella and pesto on a freshly roasted bun ! We also ordered the nicks pizzette which was a smaller pizza ( but still a good size for $9) The crust was crispy light char , not too thick but not too thin either ! Perfect crust ! Topped with pepperoni , honey and chilli flakes ! I will say carbones has the BEST PIZZA in town and I will stand by my opinion of the best pizza in CT ! I LOVE carbones pizza ! Lastly I ordered the Tito's blackberry lemonade which was very good as well equal balance of blackberry and lemonade flavour ( neither one felt overpowered by the other ) not as strong which is what I needed to end the meal ! Overall 10/10 great food , great atmosphere and great service ! And the happy hour was great prices and great options ! Highly recommend and will definitely be back

    Katie K.

    Carbone Prime is an absolute favorite! Their happy hour is amazing and such a great way to enjoy top-notch food and drinks. The chicken parm is outstanding--perfectly crispy, flavorful, and cooked just right. On top of that, the ambiance is fantastic: stylish, welcoming, and the perfect vibe whether you're out for drinks or a full dinner. Every visit is a great experience, and I can't wait to go back!

    Creme brulee
    Nicole D.

    Finally caught this place open and glad we did. Very easy to get to, plenty of parking, beautiful upscale decor and ambiance. You can tell it's a favorite for happy hour....we'll, it's now our favorite too. Really great happy hour menu and all the food we had was very good. Murphy, our waiter was super nice and accommodating - thanks Murphy . Besides the unique hours of operation, I would go back and have regular dinner. Great place for a group, date or even a solo treat.

    Apple dessert
    Sapha H.

    I wanted to like this place but I didn't have the greatest experience. It was a busy Monday night. Our waiter was friendly but very clearly stretched thin as he was running around and not really checking on us. Entrees came out after almost 40min and tasted very average. The salmon ravioli was mushy and super fishy, although the sauce was really good. Salmon was average, the butter beans and tomato ragu was so acidic and bitter it was inedible. Caesar salad tasted like the prepackaged grocery store salads. Calamari was good though. We decided to order dessert thinking it would be fast but we waited almost 30min for it. I heard others also make remarks about how they were at the restaurant for way too long. I don't mind waiting for exceptional food but this food wasn't worth the wait unfortunately. Perhaps their other menu items are better, and it is best to come on a night that isn't busy.

    Steak
    Samantha G.

    Went to Carbone's for the first time on Friday night at 7:15. It was very busy as to be expected! I could tell the staff were doing the best they could but did seem a bit overwhelmed, it did take quite a while for anyone to take our drink & app order (maybe like 30 minutes). However, as the night when on and people left the service improved significantly. Everyone was very nice and professional, it just seemed like not enough staff for the crowd. HOWEVER, the food was AMAZING!!! I'm blown away and have been telling all my friends about this place. Truly every appetizer, side, main dish HIT. The maple glazed scallops were some of the best things I've ever eaten. The side of short rib Mac and cheese was excellent. Steak cooked to perfection. I am 100% looking forward to going back and trying more menu items!

    Happy hour bites and a basil smash mocktail
    Jackie S.

    Have gone to Carbone's Prime for two happy hours and had a good experience both times. The outside of the restaurant is unassuming but the interior is upscale and clean, with a nice large bar area. Despite it being a weekday it gets really busy around dinner time (5-6 PM) so be prepared. The bartenders were busy so they weren't particularly warm but were as efficient as they could be being as busy as it is. The drinks were made well and brought quickly. The food came out in a timely fashion and was all pretty tasty-- nothing new or exciting, but just well executed basics like calamari and a chicken caprese sandwich. Fresh, hot and well balanced flavor. Overall a nice place for a nice happy hour, would love to come again and maybe try their dinner menu.

    House salad
    Kim U.

    Six of us went on a Saturday evening for a celebratory birthday dinner. The decor is very cool, modern clean vibe. Service was great. Active manager came by twice to check in on tables. The food was exceptional, everyone enjoyed their meals with no complaints. Would recommend reservations Def would go back

    Bar area
    Russ K.

    This is only my 2nd time here as it's a bit far from home, but we met some friends who live more south so it was a good middle ground. Being one exit north of the routes 9 & 91 interchange is a great location! Anyway, it was crowded on this Saturday evening, and the elegant decor is worth mentioning. The complimentary focaccia with sun-dried tomato accompaniment was amazing! The meatball app was nice (see pic). Two of us enjoyed the halibut puttanesca with broccolini special, and another got the arugula salad** with salmon. The Salmon was a nice size, but the salad was pretty small. Note: I can't recall the specific name of salad, but cannot validate from their website as it seems to insist on downloading an pdf or the app to get menu... which is ridiculous. Service was good.

    Crème brûlée; Follow me @RimyEats on Instagram
    Amy Z.

    I had dinner with colleagues here. We ordered so many appetizers I was maybe half full when my entree came. I loved the Eggplant fries and risotto potato croquettes, I would definitely get them again. My colleague and I ordered two entrees to share because we both wanted both. The steak was great, perfectly medium rare. We also got the truffle fries which were amazing. The scallops were super fresh. The risotto was alright. I'd definitely come back again. Staff was friendly, super nice ambience inside. Lots of parking outside.

    Dinner
    David B.

    First impression was the amazing smoke roll outside! The use of real wood smoke is a big plus for me. Very clean and classy interior. Super nice wait staff in restaurant. I was very surprised to get blown off by the male bartender with a man-bun... open tab with $100 of drinks coming and he decided to not fill our order. We got what we wanted at our table. My huge pork chop was cooked to med as requested, And topped with bacon-onion jam!! the mashed potatoes and asparagus were delicious! And I closed out with crème brûlée! Winning!

    Dawn P.

    This was my first time here due to having received a gift certificate. And I have to say we will definitely be back. The food was amazing. Our waiter AJ was Top Notch with an awesome personality. Between my group, we ordered a filet, a ribeye, the salmon and the seafood ravioli. Everything was cooked perfectly. They have an extensive wine list. We even ordered dessert, which we never do. The chocolate mousse and the cheesecake were delicious. This is a very high-end restaurant which reflects on the higher prices. As long as you come here knowing that in advance you won't be surprised.

    Filet, NY strip
    Meagan W.

    Nice restaurant, sat in the bar area so it was a little loud but not too bad. Both drinks I tried (summer spritz and chocolate martini) were excellent. Food was pretty good but needed salt. Dessert was very nice. Service was great. Would definitely return. :)

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    Got the NY strip. It was horrible. The sweet potato was oily. sorry just being honest. Not good.

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    Looks nicer than it is. Food was mediocre and not worth the price and service was slow. It's meh and just not worth the price frankly.

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