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    Cava

    2.3 (1.4k reviews)
    Open • 11:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dressy
    Dogs allowed

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    Stephen L.

    We have come here once before for the beauty and beast theme 1.5 years ago and both my kids had a wonderful time. My family came here recently during the first week of Aladdin theme and the kids were over-the-moon happy. They couldn't stay seated too long because they wanted to explore anf take pictures of the Aladdin decorations which was so thoughtfully layedout with so much detail. Brittany was our waitress and she was amazing as a server and a photographer! She helped my family take many pictures during our short stay here. I believe if you are a family of 4, you ca. stay for 2 hours. We stayed the whole 2 hours and did not feel pressure to leave. Note that even if you have younger kids (I have a 4 and 7 year old) you will have to order entree per person even if your kids dont eat that much. Consider it an admission fee which I still think is worthwhile. We live in NYC and we drove here just for this restaurant. The food however isnt the best but it isnt bad neither. So for the food I would rate it 3, maybe 3.5 stars. The decoration was phenomenal so that's an easy 5 star. I would come back here before they take down the Aladdin theme which I was told might be up for about 8-10 months? Reservations are highly recommended and you do have to mention that you want a specific room since theres other parts and themes throughout different parts of the restaurant.

    Mayra L.

    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.

    Laurie V.

    Alright, people, I'm gonna try my hardest to bump up the ratings here, because I was shocked to see how low it was. I had to do a double take to make sure I am reviewing the correct Cava, because the low star reviews do not match my experience AT ALL. I had a SPECTACULAR dining experience here. Loved everything about it. The food was just so good. Service was perfect. We had the charcuterie, the chilled lobster claws (with a side of clarified butter that our server happily brought out upon request), the lobster ravioli, and the beet salad, which was absolutely delicious, served with a truffle seasoning. Our server also brought us a complimentary dessert which was like a chocolate hazelnut cannoli. Yummmmmm. Look at the photo of the dessert tray- there was a rhubarb creme brûlée and a pineapple upside down cake that made my mouth water. I was so full. I need to come back and try all the things I didn't try this time. The food itself was perfect and I have not even described the decor yet. The Aladdin theme was incredible. No detail was left out and I felt like I was actually in a souk. It was so cute and authentic. I can't believe how much thought and love was put into this display. It covered SEVERAL rooms. It was sexy and mysterious, but playful and fun at the same time. I had really wanted to visit when they have their Christmas decor, but this might be just as cool as that, but in a different way. I may have to come back again in the winter. It is well worth the trip.

    Mary E.

    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.

    Alejandra P.

    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.

    Catt S.

    Unsure why there's low reviews for service and food because it was 10/5 stars for both! I came here after graduating from Central this morning with a reservation of course. The hostess greeted me and congratulated me; which was such a warm welcome. Our server was very informative about the decor to the food and drinks. Even helped my sister take a few shots of me and the tiger with a flash light. The food was great, also impressive how everyone is plated at the same time which is very fancy way of doing things (I would know just graduated summa cum laude for tourism and hospitality management!) . Everything was incredible. The themed room with me graduating was a perfect touch on an amazing day. Thank you Cava.

    Valerie R.

    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,

    Tia Y.

    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.

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    Eddy N.

    I had been reluctant for many years to try Cava not so much because of the food or price reviews, but more about the personnel complaints. I took a chance and went with my daughter to check out the Aladdin theme and grab some dinner. We were both greeted with a warm welcoming smiles and light conversation. We were seated promptly and told we were more than welcome to walk around and check out all the decor. We were impressed with the amount of decorations and the attention to detail! More importantly our server came to us quickly with a bright smile and contagious energy. Adrianna was amazing from the beginning to the end! We ordered meatballs for the appetizer which was tender and flavorful. I ordered the Zuppe di Pesce which they did not skimp out on the seafood. Yes it could've been more flavorful, salt, garlic ie. but not the worst I've had. My daughter enjoyed her chicken Marsala very much. We chose the strawberry Crème Brûlée as I've never had tried that and it was phenomenal! Adrianna also brought out a congratulatory and complimentary chocolate mousse canoli with some beautiful words of encouragement for my daughter's first year of high school! Adrianna was so sweet and thoughtful she made the experience even more enjoyable! Is it my first choice for dining definitely not but it will from now on at least be an option. Looking forward to visiting for Christmas.

    ShaynaLynn ..

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

    Jessica P.

    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.

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    Madeline Z.

    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.

    6 cheese garlic bread ($13)
    Chassidie L.

    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!

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    Ask the Community - Cava

    What are the themes that are currently up in cava and for how long?

    Aladdin inside and mama Mia outside

    Are Christmas decorations still up?

    They are up until March

    Can you walk around the whole restaurant to see the decorations?

    You can if you want too but you can tell the servers get pissy about it. Very rude waitstaff.

    Is there a kids menu?

    Yes but it's verbal. Our server had to say it out loud since it wasn't on the menu. He sped through it and was mad at us for asking to repeat it again.

    Does Cava have a happy hour?

    There is NOTHING happy about Cava. Save your time and monies. It's the worst dining experience in CT. Noisy, cramped, rude, dirty dishes, warm half drink pours in plastic cups, and not to mention the smokers they allow at dinner tables. There's a… 

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