Came here for dinner on Saturday. The place was exactly what we were looking for... Elegant and romantic atmosphere! The place was busy the whole time we were there, so I highly recommend making a reservation. Amazing service and delicious food! The food was fresh and came out fast. Portions are generous, so you definitely won't leave hungry. I had Norwegian Salmon, which was tasty, also gluten free, dairy free and soy free. Others had something else I had no interest in to remember the name. Their menu has many options to offer, including gluten free, soy free, and dairy free options. We would come back again and highly recommend you check out this place if you are in Southington, CT. read more

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Overpriced for the quality of food served. At holiday time, they rush the diners through. The decor is pretty for ten minutes, then it just feels overstimulating. read more

Holiday weekend This place is a Holiday Icon in CT, the decoration and themes are impressive and bring people from all over Ct to visit at least once. But Im sorry to say this year we were not wowed with the food. Its seems they focus more in the decor than the food. Armando our waiter was fantastic and he was bending over backwards to salvage the kitchen with food coming in late or cold but we still had a good time and we got to experience the magic of Wicked this time around. read more

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I came here for a picture op to be honest. We don't try the food and if you want to sit by the decor and decked out areas, you have to buy an entree per person. So we took our pics which the staff were nice about and then we sat at the bar for a couple drinks and fries for my daughter. My daughter loved the fries and still talks about the restaurant. Parking on site. Would return. read more

Cava - Italian Near Me - Southington, Connecticut

I struggle with this review because if we are judging on food only then the masses are correct, it's underwhelming for the high price point they are asking for. To be more fair and food aside, the staff were great and quick to seat us. Our server was so sweet and our drinks and apps came out pretty quick. Our entrees were very delayed and tables were being served left and right before our entrees came out. I can't really blame her for that. It could have been a kitchen problem. The rooms are very beautifully decorated through the entire restaurant. The place is so big and you can't really walk around to see everything but you can tell they put a lot of details into each room. From a marketing standpoint, I gotta give them credit for creating an experience that has attracted people from all over to come and see for themselves. We drove an hour to check it out. Their marketing was successful and you gotta give credit where credit is due. read more

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Ok, now I'm on board with everyone else lol Food quality has really gone downhill. And the servers don't care if you like your food or not. I got charged $10 for a mocktail that tasted like seltzer (not even sprite) and grenadine. I had a fresh muddled strawberry mocktail at Capital Grille the prior day for only $6. The food comes out too fast since they want to rush you out. You are allotted 90 minutes for a table for 2, however in spite of asking to not have our food rushed, our entrees came out on the heels of our salads, and only 23 minutes after we sat down. So I kept that bland uneaten bowl of bolognese in front of me for another 67 minutes and revenge lingered for the full 90 minute allotment. $125 for lunch without alcohol, and the decorations aren't even as good as they used to be. I'll skip it going forward, read more

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Hate to agree with everyone, but this place is a definite must try for one thing and one thing only. The decorations. If only the food was good here, this would be the only place to go for special occasions. I brought my baby girl here for Valentine's Day and we were just not wowed. The Wicked theme from last year is still up and was the area we dined in. Even the decorations to me fell flat, almost tired. It's just not worth the price. Like everything the food was just for looks too. Flavor was lacking. I spent a pretty penny on the ribeye and it came out barely cooked and tasted old. The cheese plate was ok! Overall, we're disappointed for sure. read more

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Omg talk about a magical winter wonderland!!! The service was great- food/drinks were delicious .. what's better than that!? Perfect night. read more

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First time here and wow -- the decorations were absolutely out of this world. Every room had a different theme, and it's honestly crazy how much effort and creativity the restaurant and staff put into decorating. The food was really good, the service was quick, and the whole experience was fun and memorable. Definitely worth checking out. read more

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Heard about this restaurant and it's definitely popular for the decor! We visited when it was jungle theme and it was amazing, extravagant, and decorated far beyond expectations. We visited on a weekend evening and it was pretty empty. Our waitress was so friendly and even offered to take our photo in front of the decor! We were welcome to walk around outside and inside the restaurant to look at the displays. The food was good, and a bit pricey, but I feel the price is due the decor and experience. It's a great place for a special occasion. The garlic bread was the star of the show - highly recommend. read more

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Came here to celebrate my friends birthday and it was a good time! Honestly, we didn't know what to expect since the reviews were so low, but we walked out happy and very surprised! We made reservations for a Saturday at 6pm and it was definitely busy. Mostly all tables were filled. We definitely recommend making a reservation. There are a bunch of different dining areas all with different decorations. As we came in the beginning of March they had a beauty and the beast theme and valentine's day room. So so beautiful! I would definitely do another celebration here or a date night. The food wasn't the best, but it was bad at all! Not fresh pasta, but everything still tasted good. I got the chicken marsala and thought it was tasty, loved the mashed potatoes. My friends also liked their dishes. It is a bit pricey for what you get, but it's expected for the dining experience. You have to get the cheese bread as it is what they are famous for! The service we received was great! Very attentive, didn't feel rushed, and didn't have to wait too long for food or to order. Note: they charge for birthday dessert. Huge parking lot! read more

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I'm honestly so impressed with this place especially because I've read some of the reviews before going and was actually shocked by how much better I thought it was gonna be So if you're like me, and you read a lot of reviews, you probably saw that a lot of people were doing thumbs down on the food at this restaurant, but I personally thought this food was really really good. I got the half roasted duck, and I was really pleasantly surprised by how delicious it was it was cooked really well and had this really yummy glaze on top of it and it came with a stir fried vegetables, which was Sweet potato corn, and kale, and it was just really perfect to side along with it And I'm not the biggest foodie when it comes to food and exactly what specific ingredients just pair with what but I will say that I enjoyed my meal and I would not give it a super low score Secondly, a lot of people at the table that I was sitting with also enjoyed their meals and we got a very big variety of what the menu offered The service was pretty good. I will say that the ambience of the restaurant is definitely what pulls people in. I mean they do an amazing job at the decor and really making it feel like immersive experience. My whole table we said it felt like we were in Disney World or like universal or something. Our service was very friendly, but our waitress a bit interesting because there was one portion of the evening where she was kind of yelling at a bus boy and that was just a little weird But other than that, I had a great time and I don't think I would come back because I already saw all the decor, but it was very fun if you're obsessed with wicked read more

Cava - Italian Near Me - Southington, Connecticut

I don't often leave reviews but had la business lunch and the food was terrible. Chicken parm was like eating a rubber chicken. I should have sent back but was there for business so just choked it down. As a counter I will say service was very good - beautiful young women. read more

I recently had the pleasure of going on a date here, and we had a great time!! We had reservations, and were seated immediately..our waiter Greg was very attentive and friendly. We had the Mango Calamari for an app, Rigatoni with Vodka sauce and Chicken Parm with Spaghetti, for our meals. We both enjoyed our food and the portions were huge. We didn't have dessert, but, they had some yummy choices. It was pricey, but, worth it for the amazing decor. We would definitely go back if a cool theme sparked our attention. The unpaved parking lot we had to use was a bit of a walk, and muddy from the rain, so that, and it being a bit warm inside were our only negatives. Thank you Greg and staff for a lovely evening. read more

Cava - Italian Near Me - Southington, Connecticut

We celebrated our daughter's 18th birthday here and had a fantastic experience. Every dish was delicious, and the service was friendly and attentive. No complaints at all--we'll definitely be back! read more

This is the best holiday decorated restaurant in Ct. The service was great and drinks were good. The cheesy garlic bread was good. The only negative is that the entrees were luke warm. I was told that the manager decorates the place and he does an excellent job at it. Had the food been hot I would have given 5 stars read more

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Thanks, Cava and staff for a lovely Christmas Eve dinner. We were looking for something different to do with our two grown children and you didn't disappoint! I haven't seen holiday wonder in their eyes like that in years! The food and drinks were fantastic too! Well done! read more

We had a wonderful time at Cava. I am sad to see so many negative reviews because we had such a great experience. We started with oysters and the garlic bread. The garlic bread was out of this world amazing. The Caesar salad was a bit pricy for what it was but we split it, and it was tasty. Our steak and Salmon were perfectly cooked and delish. The wait staff was nice and attentive... and they gave us ample time to go see all the rooms decorated. I would definitely go back. I am wondering if we had a better experience because it was a Monday and not as booked as a weekend. The only downside was a Xmas music was a bit loud. read more

Not that much to say about this place... We went here for my friends birthday, a group of 8. Normally, at a restaurant, you can either sit right away or you have to wait until a certain number of people in your party have arrived, but here, it's all 8 people. So we sat a bit late (not the restaurants fault, and they did have a designated waiting area which was thoughtful, but small.) I was planning on ordering appetizers and splitting with friends, but then my friend informed me that in the reservation every person is REQUIRED to order an entree, and as someone who's a vegetarian/loves to split smaller plates, I thought this was absurd. So we ordered the entrees, and then our waiter told us if we got a salad it NEEDED a protein... weird. Also, pasta without protein was $28. Already. One thing that was great was the service! Our waiter Isiah was very personable and kind. 10/10 service. Total was 253 for only entrees for 8 people. Rooftop was pretty but nothing memorable. read more

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First time coming here and it was absolutely amazing! Food was hot , fresh and very tasty. chicken parmigiana, surf and turf that consisted of lobster raviolis and Filet mignon ! Can't forget the fresh white wine sangria. For dessert I enjoyed chocolate peanut-butter cake. The atmosphere here is amazing! We enjoyed the winter extravaganza .It was the perfect date night. Definitely will be back in the future! read more

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The last time I went, the food was much better than on previous visits, which was definitely a plus. The decorations at this place are always out of this world! I really enjoy seeing how they change things up every time; the decorations are never the same. They usually have the top bar open, which is heated and uniquely decorated each time, but unfortunately, it isn't open right now. They recently added an extension to the back of the building to provide more seating downstairs, likely due to their growing popularity. However, this place requires a reservation because of how busy it gets. The space is a bit tight, which makes it challenging to move between your seat and the restroom. Additionally, they definitely need more restroom space, as there are only two stalls for a lot of people. Despite these minor drawbacks, the service was great during my visit. I really enjoy going here, and with a few small improvements, it could be truly amazing read more

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Some friends and I had a reservation for 8 however only 5 of us showed up. Apparently there is a cover charge if people don't show up. It's understandable. The decor is breathtaking! Really over the top magical! This is the best thing about this place for sure! We ordered sparkling water. Our server brought out 3 bottles of San Pellegrino and opened them all and poured it into all of our glasses including the ones who never showed up. All three bottles were opened so we'd have to pay for them. Fortunately they recapped one bottle that we hadn't touched and I brought it home. Our server was nice enough but he seemed stressed. I get it. It was a Friday night but l should note that the restaurant was not full. There were plenty of open tables. When my friend made the reservation she was told we would have 2 hours at our table. We ended up being there over 3 hours and no one rushed us out which was nice. Several of us ordered a holiday cocktail. Mine was delicious and the dry ice was a nice touch. l am a vegetarian and was hoping to order a nice salad and a cheese, fruit, nut board as my meal. I was told they have a rule that you must order an entree. So I ordered pesto pasta which was $38 but absolutely delicious. I also I am a vegetarian and was hoping to order a nice salad and a cheese, fruit, nut board as my meal. I was told they have a rule that you must order an entree. So I ordered pesto pasta which was $38 but it was absolutely delicious! I also ordered the cheeseboard and picked at it. I was looking forward to bringing home my leftovers of both and thought I made it clear l'd like to box up both. The server took both items and just brought back the pasta. I did not get the cheeseboard leftovers. Frustrating. Our server and others who brought out food and drinks put things down without confirming where they belonged. We had to switch plates with each other. Not professional behavior. Our server took pics of us in front of a Christmas tree which was a nice gesture. After we finished eating we walked around and took pics. Such beautiful decorations! I left feeling like they just had so many rules and overall I was a bit frustrated with the service. I hope things will get better as l'd love to give this place another try in the future. read more

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We have been to Cava twice. Both times the decor was over the top amazing. (We were there for the Wicked theme and the Aladdin theme. ) The food is incredible. The desserts are amazing , the special drinks are unforgettable. Brittany , our waitress , was awesome . Both times were experiences we won't forget. I highly recommend. read more

Our second time at Cava. We wanted to see the special holiday decorations before they were gone. As for the food the mango fried calamari was not fried in mango, had no mango flavor at all and really no flavor. The maple glazed salmon was superb-perfectly cooked. The lobster ravioli had a nice sauce. The six cheese bread was ok. The bread much better than the cheese blend. Didn't realize it was an extra cost. The service was great. The prices high. I'll pay the higher prices for the extraordinary decor. The themed decor truly makes this a destination restaurant. Can't wait for Aladdin. read more

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Wow this place is GORGEOUS!! They have the place decorated for the holidays and all I could say was WOW the whole time walking through! Each room is finely decorated with a different holiday then and they have beauty and the beast music playing in the back as well. It was the best place you can ask for in taking pics and it was perfect for our team dinner. Our server was super friendly and made the best recommendations! I enjoyed the cheese bread, the ricotta with figs and my chicken Parmesan. I am surprised about the other reviews with servers not being friendly but ours was awesome! Food wasn't the best I ever had but it was still very flavorful and large portions. Great value for the price. Also, try the "love potion" mocktail drink that comes on dry ice! It was yum!! Can't wait to be back soon! read more

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Went here to celebrate my birthday with friends last night, the food? It's AWFUL save your money. The decor is beautiful but you do not get to choose your room you're just placed in whatever one's available. You're also timed on how long you can be at the table for which is weird considering how expensive the place is. I got chicken parm and it looked really good but it tased like encore frozen meals i used to eat when i was young. I do not recommend this place. However our waiter Greg was THE BEST. read more

Cava - Italian Near Me - Southington, Connecticut

Way too pricey for very small portions. You are rushed out of the restaurant. Several of the employees are not very nice. Christmas decorations can be nice depending what room you are in. We got stuck two feet from a big train. It wasn't very comfortable and it wasn't very pretty in that room and we had a reservation ahead of time. Overall not impressed. read more

Have driven by this place several times and had no idea it's a themed restaurant, currently Wicked. It's a five for the amazing decor and a five for the service. It is high priced but the portions are large and the theme decor has to be very expensive. The food was only a four though the calamari was the best I've had. The lobster mac and cheese was a thing of beauty but nearly impossible to eat and the mac, so so. Regardless you should go to check out the decor. read more

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It's been three years and still the same result. Cava "wickedly" out performs its Yelp score. I don't understand the scores. The food was excellent yet again. Our server Brianna was awesome! They have knocked the Wicked themed rooms out of the park! read more

Cava - Lobster stuffed with linguine, crab, garlic, etc etc...unreal! - Italian Near Me - Southington, Connecticut

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We went based on FB posts. Each dining room is claustrophobic due to being packed in like sardines. Food average to fair. There were so many RULES that is ruined my adult nite out to relax. Pricey and everything Ala Carte. U derwhelming! Definitely will NOT go again. Go sit under your own christmas lights and order CARABBAS read more

The atmosphere is something in itself and what really takes the cake. Everything is so detailed and laid out in such a way where you are transported into another world. I walked through the rooms I was able to, the doctor is simply stunning. Simple chicken parmigiana, surf and turf, and a yummy white wine sangria, along with a very good and decadent chocolate, peanut-butter cake. The food is okay, but the decor is why people flock to this place. read more

Cava - Italian Near Me - Southington, Connecticut

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Cava was beautiful -- the Oz-themed decor was stunning and made for such a fun atmosphere Unfortunately, the food was a total miss. Calamari was overcooked and rubbery, entrées were bland, and dessert tasted like it had been sitting in the fridge too long. Hostesses were lovely, but the wait staff seemed poorly trained and pretty rude. Overall, gorgeous setting but definitely not worth the hype. 2/10 -- wouldn't recommend. read more

Very pretty atmosphere; great for taking pictures, if that's your thing. The food was expensive, and extremely underwhelming. Would not recommend, and would not go back. read more

I had an amazing time celebrating my birthday with friends at Cava. The decor was amazing, really added to the ambiance/vibe. I ordered the salmon and it was delicious! The only thing I would say could have been changed was how rushed it felt, but I understand they probably had other reservations to get to. So, they get you in and out pretty quickly. Overall, I had a really wonderful time... and am hoping to come back around Christmas for the decor. read more

Cava - The Wizard of Oz, Obvviii. - Italian Near Me - Southington, Connecticut

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The way the restaurant was decorated with Christmas lights on the outside was just beautiful. and the first glimpse of the inside was just breathtaking. Soon after, I felt claustrophobic! There were too many people going in-and-out of beautifully decorated but over-crowded dining rooms, and most servers walking to and from the kitchen managed to smile or keep a straight face as they narrowly avoided a collision with guests. This place was supposed to be a fancy, upscale restaurant, but there were many things that just fell short of the expectation. The food was just average and not worth the price; the dress code was either not enforced or confusing for guests who showed up in sweatpants and baseball hats; the bar which was playing a football game was slow at getting drinks out to guests at the bar and the entire restaurant. We won't be recommending this restaurant. You can always just enjoy their decorations on social media. Our server tried to give us a great experience, which we greatly appreciated. read more

A Disney Park attraction in the middle of CT? Will attach pics later 5/5 excellent the decor is a must see, and entire beauty and the beast themed castle which includes 2 spectacular fully decked out mannequins as our 2 titular characters for photos. The other room is an enchanted French village. Couple next to us drove 3 hours just to see it. A real treat. Obvious a labor of love. Great service. 4/5 great the food was wonderful, order the cheesy garlic bread that everyone must get. Will post more food pics. Nice wine list. 3/5 average. Beer selection was fine, not great, not bad, just average. 2/5 meh nothing 1/5 poor nothing Worth a special trip read more

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This place is way too overhyped. As previous reviews have said, you really just come here for the decorations and not the service or the food. The food leaves much to be desired and the service is completely lacking. My friends and I were seated near the back corner table and barely had the waitress check on us. I had chicken Marsala which was ok but nothing you couldn't get at your local Italian restaurant. I had one of the signature cocktails and it was in a plastic cup and about two sips. I highly doubt I'll be back. Would be nice to bring kids for a special occasion but definitely not a date night or girls night. read more

Cava - Italian Near Me - Southington, Connecticut

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I bought a CAVA gift card that was supposed to be a Christmas present and never received it. I called multiple times before Christmas and was told each time they would "look into it." Nothing happened, and I couldn't give the gift. I called several more times after Christmas with the same response--no apology, no urgency. It wasn't resolved until 12/30/25, after finally reaching someone with more authority. The explanation I got was that they were busy and that another company handles gift cards. That may be true, but it's not the customer's problem. What's disappointing is that there was zero attempt to make things right--just excuses. For a restaurant that sells gift cards, this level of customer service is unacceptable. read more

I see a lot of hate on this restaurant as I'm writing this, and honestly not sure it's justified. We took my 7yr old daughter here during the Harry Potter theme (also COVID), and the food was great, had a kids filet, wife and I also had a filet, meat was done perfectly. The theme of HP was great. We went again tonight with my daughter and her friend to celebrate the Wicked theme, which we found out the whole staff actually does the decorations themselves. I understand it's a bit on the pricy side, but that atmosphere they create also takes time, and is part of the experience, the girls lost their minds. The food again was great, filet, lobster ravioli, chicken parm...all delicious. Wait staff was super attentive, gave the girls a whole tour, and very friendly. Honestly we can't wait to see what they come up with next. read more

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Absolutely shocking in the best way possible! CAVA completely exceeded expectations. The decorations are stunning and create such a fun, vibrant atmosphere. The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared, and the service was top-notch, friendly, fast, and attentive. One of those places that surprises you from start to finish. Can't wait to go back! read more