Really enjoyed the delicious, farm to table food and lively service. Kind of place that is also happy to have you, with warm service.

This place is fantastic. Was visiting from New York and am very jealous. Everything on the table was delicious. Extremely tender duck, wonderful pumpernickel, sausage and fava bean pasta was the highlight -- and their wine list is so good and so cheap for what it is. Big portions, took a bunch home! read more

Excellent food, service and ambience. Hands down best restaurant in the area. There are several other fine dining restaurants in Litchfield, but CT is easily the best. read more

I have been looking forward to trying this place. I had the Pork Confit. Eh, nothing special! The bar was cool. Cool crowd! I just was not impressed by the food. read more

I always love going here and eating in the room with the bar...it is such a relaxing space!! Our dinner was wonderfully delicious and our wait person, Francesca was awesome! Very helpful with suggestions and fun to talk with!! Just love it here! read more

What a great find nestled in the sleepy Northwest Corner. Community Table is definitely one of the best places I've been to in Connecticut. It's beautifully decorated with lots of rich textures and organic fibers. Though we didn't make a reservation, we were promptly seated around 8p on a Saturday at the "community table." (A few reviews said no reservations, but we learned that isn't the case) It's a long wooden table where we sat with other couples and one larger group. We found it to be a lot of fun, especially once the corks started popping. The food was absolutely breathtaking. From the delicate flavors of the lobster and squid appetizer (the tiniest ribbons of tarragon really made the dish come alive) to the seasonal delight of peak heirloom tomatoes and burrata, we could have been fully satisfied (and quite impressed) on starters alone. The food just kept getting better though. My entree was one of the best, and most clever dishes, I have ever eaten. It was rabbit kept amazingly moist and full of flavor by being wrapped inside of a chicken skin and crisped to perfection. Her duck was more straightforward, but it was cooked perfectly. The seasonal sides were perfect examples of local produce done right. We couldn't decide what dessert to pick, so we agreed on the three-course sample. Each was more beautiful than the next. Thankfully the pastry chef delivered each dessert so that he could explain each flavor and texture to our little foodie hearts' delight. Service was very attentive, and the pastry chef really helped to put an exclamation point on a wonderful experience! Definitely worth the trip up here if you are coming from Hartford or New Haven, especially this fall when Litchfield is at its most beautiful. read more

I like the concept of the restaurant; fresh, local, mostly organic food is a novel idea and good for society as a whole. The menu is always prepared based on what's available, so you'll never get the same meal twice. I will also say that the ambiance inside is nice: classy and modern but not gaudy. That being said, the execution is mediocre at best. First, they don't take reservations, which automatically costs them a star. If I can't be sure that I will be seated when I arrive, the restaurant is absolutely ruled out for dates and special occasions...and at 40-50$ a plate, it's not the sort of place most people will just drop by on a whim. Second, the tables turn over SO....SLOWLY. I was waiting 45 minutes for our group to be seated (outside in the cold, no less). Third, all the details of the meal are wrong. We sat for over 10 minutes before bread arrived on the table. The water glasses are ridiculously small, and require *constant* refiling. There was no wine or beer list (seriously?) and the waiter looked puzzled when I asked for one. Finally, while I will say that the food was clearly in the "gourmet" league (much better than even a good chain) it missed the mark just enough to be disappointing. My appetizer (a salad) was more than twice as large as my entree, which makes no sense. My chicken was slightly overcooked and a bit rubbery, and the accompanying greens were so loaded up with salt and fat (from the bacon) and some sort of spice that they completely drowned out the seasonings on the Chicken. Anyways, it's not a really bad meal, but I can't really think of a situation where I'd suggest dining here or recommend it to a friend, unless they were a total organic-sustainable cheerleader...and perhaps that's what they're counting on. read more

Absolutely excellent. Everything was incredible. I still lament the end of my meal. Sigh. I ordered the squash soup, mushroom medley and lastly the veal. All prepared, executed and presented flawlessly. Service was good, not overly fussy yet friendly and attentive. Dining room can get a bit loud. Note, the table next to us ordered off menu chef's tasting menu. I will be sure to do the same for my next visit. :) read more

Wonderful food! We were so impressed with everything - the heirloom tomatoes, the potato chaat, pasta, duck confit, zucchini pain perdu... all delicious in their own way. We left wondering about the chef's prior experiences... such diverse and beautiful flavors. The whole experience was very pleasant - friendly, no nonsense, etc. We loved being seated outdoors with a view of the flowers out back. We will be back, for sure! read more

It may have taken me years to get here, but it will be many more before I forget the meal I had last weekend. There's not much need to reiterate what everyone else has said...but I will: Ct is a very special place. A great drink in the bar before dinner, and then: we split the kale, lettuces, and beet salad (I'd seen it at another table and it was huge), which was dressed every so lightly (and we didn't even have to ask!); I loved the smoked potatoes with aioli and black crack (read: garlic); the pal thoroughly enjoyed the elk tartare; I had the sea scallop for dinner and the pal had the sea trout - both presented beautifully and cooked to perfection; I finished with the best dessert I've ever had. Yes, ever. Warm dark chocolate and beet cake. Fan-effing-tastic. There's plenty of parking now, there's a great wine list, the Scadinavianly-clean interior belies the plain exterior of the building, the service was on-point, and the cost is in no way prohibitive (where do those complaining of price actually dine?!) and frankly, just worth it. read more

Horrible! This was our second time for dinner. First time was just ok. Second time, terrible. We waited for a long time for someone to take our order. We were never served bread. Our waitress forgot to tell us about the souffle until after we finished our meals(it takes 20min to make). We did tell our waitress we weren't happy and we told the greeter/manager (maybe he was the owner, no one introduced them selves). No one offered an apology or compensation. To top it off, my husband was sick to his stomach all night! We will never go back. read more

Great food, service. Atmosphere. Love the cozy vibe. Every item on menu was outstanding. Nothing we did not love. Coffee just smells so great, which I love but can't drink after noon but a quality decaf is top notch here. Desserts - save room you want to get in on these! read more

We hate to be the first to not laud this restaurant;however, when we arrived after making a reservation we were told that they did not have our name : the two people who were responsible for reservations did not recall it. So be it- we would give our service "C-" our waiter served others who arrived after us their appetizers and meals before we got ours. When asked why - no response. The atmosphere was appealing until the back room in which we seated became full. Subsequently the cacophony of sound became almost unbearable. The noise was constant and distracting We ordered the fresh oysters which were accompanied by a very nice watery tasteful sauce. Additionally we shared the lobster roll. It too was tasty albeit quite sparse The wait until the entree arrived was quite long. We felt almost neglected by our waiter who seemed doting on two other tables. Perhaps this was because they were ordering wine (higher tab/higher tip) The bread was delicious;however, when we asked for more they obliged at a cost of seven dollar$. Phew! My partner had the scallops and I the hake. Hers was very sparse. Mine was very dry. Bottom line. No further trips are planned. Service was very poor. Food average. Decor nice but LOUD read more

Ok, when the New Yorkers leave what will become of this restaurant?? If it's well funded, which I suspect it is, it will be fine however I think otherwise it will not. We had dinner tonight, the food is excellent, well thought out... very technical... presentation is beautiful. Next the drinks, a wonderful young man was so precise but after $28.00 worth of vodka (2drinks) I was left wanting more but couldn't fathom spending another $14.00 plus tip. Wanted dessert because despite the great food I was still hungry, but couldn't handle $12.00 more. How do all the other restaurants around do dessert for $8.00? Now the service, spot on but does no one speak anymore? Let's not forget we are in a small town, would it kill you to ask how we are? Start a conversation? I don't know... we won't be going back I think which is a shame because we desperately needed a new good restaurant around here. Disappointed... read more

Been wanting to try this place and glad we did! Atmosphere is amazing the service is on point food is absolutely delicious. read more

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fantastic Venison , fantastic pork, overall: food was great. They also accommodated our 2 year old. Really enjoyable meal. Wine selection was great; had a delicious Hall cab and a very nice Puligny-Montrachet. Pricing on the wine was reasonable. Simply: a great restaurant. read more

We stopped by on our way back from Lenox, MA. The hostess was very friendly and got our table right away. We enjoyed our well crafted cocktails. The food was really good. We will definitely come back. read more

Had a special birthday dinner here recently. They were aware that it was a special occasion and from beginning to end, we truly got the royal treatment! My husband and I were celebrating with our children - we all had apps and entrees that were impeccably prepared and throughly enjoyed by all. The biggest treat was the 4-course birthday dessert - each brought out and presented by pastry chef, Tommy Juliano. Each course was sublime and we were treated to a lovely glass of dessert wine that paired gloriously. It was a memorable meal and a wonderful celebration...my thanks to the Chefs and Staff...bravo!!! read more

We had been to Community Table several times over the years when they originally opened and had enjoyed it. However, last year our last two visits were lackluster. We heard they had reopened with a new chef and were curious. So, it was with a bit of trepidation that we went for dinner last night to celebrate a family members birthday. I can't stress enough how utterly fantastic our meal was. Everything was absolutely delicious! The steak my boyfriend ordered was possibly the best he or I have ever had. Cooked perfectly and so so good. The tuna crudo is melt in your Mouth good, my halibut was perfect, so light and flavorful. The pistachio cake for desert is a must have. One of the best meals we've had in a long time. We were so excited to see that community table was back, and it is better than ever. I can't express how absolutely delicious everything was. Can't wait to go back. read more

A very pretty place with a wonderful server Kayla, that was the good news. After charging us for rolls (what are they thinking), the soup arrived and was quite good. Now we plummet, fish was so bad it was sent back, gnocchi tasted like spackle and was inedible and the meat balls were so over salted that my blood pressure hit new highs. When we commented that the wine pour was small, our server quickly topped our glasses. An extremely nice gesture. However, the maitre d approached our table and lectured us saying that "house rules" do not permit any more wine than that was originally was poured and going forward the server will not pour more wine. We were dumbfounded! All in all the place needs a lot work or it will follow the footsteps of the previous Community Table. read more

Although my wife and I dine out quite a bit, for whatever reason, we had never been to Community Table. Therefore, we were looking forward to visiting the restaurant, which we went to with another couple. The host greeted us pleasantly, and we were shown to our table in a comfortable dining room, with adequate space between tables. However, the comfort was soon shattered when an infant sitting with his or her parents at the adjacent table let out a shriek that was well above high C and that achieved an impressive level of volume. This happened again at regular intervals, having the same effect that nails on a chalkboard do, except much louder. This, of course, was not the fault of the restaurant but rather of two clueless parents, who blithely ate their dinner while their offspring damaged the hearing of everybody within half a mile. The host finally approached the table and gave the child a warning look, but, for some reason, the infant failed to pick up on the social cue and shrieked away. As to the food and drinks: The women ordered gin and tonics, and my friend and I ordered Manhattans. The latter were quite good (so, it was reported, were the G&Ts). However, the cocktails were served in communion-size glasses. I find this particularly insulting. Cocktails these days tend toward the one-equals-DUI level, but this was overcompensating. It's a form of stinginess that reflects badly on a restaurant and that makes me resist ordering more than one. It's a cheap, transparent attempt to pad the bill, and it's rather classless. As to the food, my companions were reasonably happy with their dinners; I was not. I ordered a fish dish. The big problem with fish in restaurants, and at home, is overcooking. However, my entree suffered from the opposite problem. It verged on raw, and it was not a fish (black cod) one would serve sushi-style. Its consistency was that of barely set custard, and it was red when I separated the flakes with my fork. I can enjoy fish that is just cooked; this wasn't. I sent the dish back, and when it was returned to me, it was just about the same as it had been before. Our friends, who had been to the restaurant before, told us that the chef resists diners' requests related to doneness and does things as he sees fit. Had my wife and I been there by ourselves, I would have asked for another dish. Instead, I just pushed the barely congealed fish around on my plate. The restaurant seems to have quite a bit of potential, although our friends said that it is quite inconsistent. What sticks with me are Insultingly small cocktails that show contempt for customers and a refusal to correct a dish that has been ineptly prepared. I don't know whether we will give the place another try. In any case, they seem to be doing quite well without us. read more

Took my brother here as a promised Christmas gift and it was a culinary adventure! We loved everything from the bread and butter, to the elk tartare (my personal favorite), to the Swedish meatballs and the lamb ragout (which had a wonderful curry flavor). We also had the chocolate mousse for dessert which was great. My brother had 2 delicious beers and I had the rumboozled cocktail (loved the single giant block of perfectly clear ice) which tasted delicious. Can't wait to come back and try more dishes. The service was amazing and the food was crafted with such detail and fondness. read more

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Since it reopened a year or so back, I'd been to CTs once. As I was with friends at the time, I didn't focus fully on the food though I remembered it fondly. Recently, I returned to sit quietly at the bar (where food is served), so as to read a book and to more carefully savor the not-inexpensive offerings from the kitchen. The Jonah crab salad was replete with crab and interesting flavors, pine nuts included. But it just seemed like it had been sitting in the refrigerator a little too long before it had been served to me. Couldn't they have at least 'fluffed it up' a little so I didn't think I was eating a tuna salad too long left unattended. The only issue I had with my main course, Haddock -- well, 2 issues -- is that it seemed slightly over-cooked (though that may have been my own unfamiliarity with haddock as maybe it's just denser and less moist than other white fish I love like sea bass) and it was a bit too lukewarm as opposed to fully warm (maybe, though, I took too long eating my crab salad appetizer (I had that book, remember!) which led to a too long stay of my main course at the server's station and, hence, not to its luke-warmness and slight lack of moistness). The flavors, though, as well as the accompanying potatoes and baby brussel sprouts were superb. Sadly the dessert, tiramisu, was worse than I would have expected from a tiramisu from Carvel. TAKE IT OFF THE MENU!! With 2 glasses of wine, a glass of (recent vintage) port and a cup of coffee, the bill came to $120. Which, if they didn't charge an extra $5 for the bread (which I did not order), I might have thought OK. But for those prices in Litchfield County with a (very) limited menu, I hope that they up their game in order to survive as I think such an upscale place in my neighborhood is a plus. And, please, given your prices, give the bread away! Oh, and btw, servers at such an upscale joint should probably be trained to ask at least once, if everything is ok. Hope to be going to (and reviewing) Arethusa al Tavolo soon. And given their far more extensive menu perhaps reviewing it multiple times. read more

A truly fine restaurant with an amazingly gifted cooking staff. The rooms are minimal but feel warm and inviting. The "Chicken in the Forest," a mushroom with sliced foie gras was truly sensational. Joking with the waitress, I said, "and what is the name of this mushroom. The Latin name.My elk had that typical sous vide thin surface of cooking and was delectable. Their bread with an almost black crust was perhaps the most memorable in recent memory. As I finished the meal, our waitress left a trip-folded piece of paper and walked away. "Laetiporus Sulphueus." She earned my respect for Community Table forevermore. A visit to the bar was also fun. This is my only complaint. They had to "turn the table," and the hostess "invited" us on, but somehow carrying on our conversation in the bar with their saucy staff just worked fine. read more

Community Table - Elk extraordinaire - New American Near Me - Washington, Connecticut

Awesome spot. Such a treat to have a restaurant of this caliber in such a remote location. I ate a smoked duck appetizer and followed it with a mushroom and kale risotto. Couldn't have been more pleased. My wife and I just moved back to the area from San Francisco. Ct rivals most of the restaurants we frequented while on the west coast. read more

Community Table is as good as it gets! I had the pleasure of dining here during the summer of 2011 on a Friday evening and was blown away. The food was amazing, the service was splendid, and I only wish the commute were shorter from Philadelphia. The food by Executive Chef Joel Viehland is exquisite, and he brings a truly extraordinary touch to the overall dining experience. For dinner Friday night I had the pasta bolognese which was divine. I love Italian and any kind of staple pasta dish is usually my go-to, and this pasta dish was the best I've ever had. I shared many appetizers with a group and everything was exquisite. I also had the pleasure of having brunch on Sunday morning prepared by Community Table's Sous Chef. It was fabulous, too! All around two thumbs up, 5 stars, on a scale of 1-10, I would give it a 12! read more

I came in to eat with a few friends last week and the food was absolutely amazing. The staff was unprofessional and discourteous. Our server came over to check on us once or twice the whole night. While taking our order, the server said to us "so what do you want" in a very rude way. It made our whole experience so unpleasant. The food was phenomenal but the service was so so bad. read more

Excellent food and service. Friendly staff, innovative kitchen. We were sad when it closed briefly, and are glad that it's back. Actually a little "warmer and welcoming" this time. Excellent changing menu, truly farm fresh ingredients skillfully prepared. Looking forward to going back again soon. read more

Staying in the area to relax, we Yelped the local eateries, looking for a place with local cuisine. Community Table fit the bill perfectly. Cozy, modern country interior with professional service and creative food and cocktails. We started with two cocktails -- the Leatherman and the Bees Knees. The bartender took his time, like a true mixologist, crafting our drinks perfectly. Absolutely delicious and balanced. After we sat at our table, the waiter (same friendly person as the bartender) brought out bread (warm), and a whipped butter that were both heavenly. Like from another dimension - awesome. Crisp crust and a soft interior. Next came appetizers. Farm lettuces salad with yellow beets was so fresh it was like right from the ground - absolutely special. Heirloom tomato toast combined the crisp texture of whole wheat, thick toast and local tomatoes with a thin layer of flavorful spread. As an extra side dish, they offer farm fresh, local radishes with long, green tails. Although they come with a green dip on the side, we merely rolled them into the thick salt on the table and bit down - phenomenal. For main courses, we had perhaps the best venison I've eaten in years; cooked to the proper temperature, warm and tender. The Bella Farm chicken, with heirloom carrots and veggies, was crisp skin over the hot, tender deliciousness of local chicken. Scrumptious. Overall, this was true gem, and we're lucky to have found it -thanks, Yelpers! read more

Came here on friday night on the way up to the Berkshires. My parents rave about this spot so I was excited to try it. The decor is minimal and rustic. Loved the Sherling accents on the chairs. Our tables ordered the squid and tuna appetizers an the grouper and elks our main. Everything was delicious the squid appetizer was tiny for the price though. Other things to note were the water glasses are too small as evidenced by our party finishing off our pours before the waitress brought over a second pitcher. When the staff was clearing our dishes my dish that had broth on it was capitulated onto my lap. The server was apologetic but nothing else was done. read more

A little jewel in the hills of CT. We were so lucky with our last minute decision to book a table and celebrate a special anniversary before driving away from the area. And what a delightful surprise to have a truly delectable dining experience. We opted for the wine pairing taste menu and were not disappointed in the least. We loved each of dishes (specially the peekytoe crab) and the wines were perfectly paired. Thanks for a wonderful dinner and attentive service. We only wish we lived closer!! read more

This reservation was hard to get and we were excited to try this place out. Service was an issue. Our waitress was virtually non-existent until it was time to ring up my credit card (even getting the bill took forever since she wasn't paying any attention). She was borderline rude and unfriendly. Fried oyster appetizer and apple crisp dessert were delicious. Everything else was pretty disappointing. Ribeye and duck were tough to chew on. No excuse for proteins being of this poor caliber. Seafood sausage was dry and salty and the worst dish I have had in a restaurant in a long time. Cocktails were actually very good. Surprised at the inconsistencies food-wise. But I'm definitely not going back here. Hopefully management figures out how to train waitstaff to make the experience somewhat welcoming because it was truly unacceptable. Based on what my table experienced with service, this place doesn't deserve our business even if it's not NYC. Food 3 stars, service -2 = 1 star overall read more

I went to Community Table last night for the first time and it was fabulous! Each dish - the burata with beets and figs, the slow-cooked Maine halibut, and the mousse with cherries, was outstanding. The service was attentive but not "in your face." And the casual ambiance totally appealed. I will definitely return. read more

EXTREMELY disappointed. Went here after having heard good things about the cuisine, atmosphere and service. Found the food to be average, waiters recommendations to be less than accurate and the portion sizes to be obscenely small. Overly priced for what you get AND they'll charge you for bread if you ask for more than what they bring to your table. And, last but not least, as soon as they bring you your dessert, better eat quick because they'll be looking over at your table constantly to give you the subtle hint that it's time to make room for the next party. We will NOT be back. read more

Hands down the best food in the state. Everything here is local, and made from scratch. The menu is small, and changes often. It is hard to recommend one dish since everything I had here is excellent. The only minus is that they take reservations, and you have to reserve well in advance especially on the weekend read more

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So happy to visit CT after its recent re-opening - high expectations met! The food, service and atmosphere were all delightful. Our entire meal was excellent, but the onion soup was the standout. The restaurant is very attractive and extremely comfortable. CT is not inexpensive, but well worth it. read more

So pumped this place opened back up. I've eaten here twice since the reopening and both meals have been amazing. The dining experience is comforting, casual, and stylish with good music at a pleasant volume. I tried vegetable Crudités with carrot hummus and pistachios - unreal - as were the oysters and hamachi tartare. I also tried the Seared New Bedford scallops, Prime NY sirloin (w/ Brown butter hollandise ), braised rabbit, slow cooked halibut - all DELICIOUS!! Looking forward to continuing to enjoy and support Community Table! read more

Always very satisfied with the excellent service and the atmosphere etc,,......Tonight I ordered the striped bass entre. I did so because the table next to us had ordered it and it looked awesome and PLENTIFUL..I asked the waitress if that was the bass? she said ýes."....When it came to our table it was literally a square inch of fish, with some beans etc accompanying it...it was very disappointing and insulting due to the 34$ price...I understand presentation of the plate etc... but I felt that maybe they were running out and cut the portions in half??...I didnt make a stink because my spouse whould be embarrased....that being said,....im having a snack at home now cause im hungry.. read more

Joel is one of the best chefs in New England , period. His fare is superb, his menu choices surprising and always worth the extra distance to travel and cost. CT is worth saving up to go to and enjoying yourself. The menu changes with what's available. Last night was mussels with slow- roasted tomatoes, duck confit, chicken with a trove of many discoverable items and thick halibut with Viet Namese spices, and slaw with kohlrabi. Truly a remarkable meal. read more

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Went for our anniversary and had an amazing time. The service by Alex was amazing as we had great conversation with him. The drinks rival what were used to in Boston and the food was all spectacular. This was truly a special meal and we will be back as there are not as many restaurants around with the quality service and food as we'd like. read more