My cocktail was something different and very enjoyable the ladies had margaritas they said were…read moregood. The meals were outstanding, with my duck the best I've had all year. Deserts were innovative and again on par with the very best. Ambiance is sophisticated and relaxing. Worth the drive from Farmington.

Beautiful restaurant, stellar service. The handmade pasta & the crudo was absolutely amazing.read more

Zini's is what I imagine a medieval pub in the forest designed by Disney to look like. It's a…read morelittle dark, but there's a fireplace going in the back and you're surrounded by beautiful stone walls inside. The ambiance is gorgeous. The food is very good - a little heavy handed with the pepper sometimes, but that can be a matter of taste. The artichoke hearts came on a plate of six and were well sauced. They had a good taste of lemon. The Cesar salad was well dressed, but the dressing was more oily than creamy. The nights special, the lobster risotto, has a good bite in the rice and actual lobster! It was one of the stars of the evening, it was tender and delicious! The second star was dessert - I've never seen a tartufo before, but Zini's had chocolate and vanilla, and was well displayed cut into slices like a pear. Our waitress was very pleasant, and even as tables began to fill up provided consistent attention. All in all it was a great meal in a charming location!.

A quiet little place with delicious food and great service. Everything is first rate.read more

Arethusa al Tavolo is a farm to table restaurant in Litchfield CT serving New American cuisine with…read morethe best of local ingredients. We started off with warm olive bread with whipped butter (perhaps the best butter we've had) and a chilled melon, mint yogurt shooter amuse bouche. We then moved onto the yellowfin tartare and Arethusa Farm Dairy artisanal cheeses featuring a variety of their delicious cheeses, including their acclaimed Gouda. For our mid course we had the braised duck dumplings, calamari stuffed with squid ink risotto, and sweet corn and ricotta agnolotti. This was our favorite part of the meal with the calamari and agnolotti being standout dishes for us. For entrees we went with the tamarind glazed black cod with black rice and lemongrass sauce and the pork tenderloin. With finished off with the famous Arethusa Farm dairy ice cream (mint, strawberry, and sweet cream chocolate trip) which truly channeled the essence of farm fresh and ended what was a delicious feast of flavors. This is amongst our favorite farm to table restaurants and def would reccomend this for a special occasion

Arethusa al Tavolo is culinary excellence! The flavors, textures and presentation of every dish is…read morenothing short of culinary art! The hosts and servers are warm and welcoming! The ambiance is relaxing and comfortable!

The food was over the top. Glad we didn't order and appetizers. It was difficult since the…read moreselections were very tempting. All of the dishes were served in a sauté type pan. Can't say enough about this restaurant! Will be back!

Tramonti is not for the weak-appetite, come hungry! The portion sizes are unreal - all of our meals…read morewere served in full size skillets and we had leftovers for 3 more meals afterwards! Not to mention the complimentary bread, bruschetta and mussels. It's not the most authentic Italian food I've ever had, and sometimes less is more, but everything was enjoyable. Somehow we left room for dessert and it was worth it - both the limoncello and affogato were out of this world, along with the complimentary delicious limoncello shots! Service was excellent and attentive, everyone was constantly buzzing around checking if we needed refills or if they could clear our plates. My only complaint would be the acoustics - the music was blasting so everyone was yelling to hear each other at nearby tables. Otherwise, a great, fun atmosphere!

My family and I have lived in the area for more than a decade, and last night was our first visit…read moreto Geppetto's. After one dinner, I can confidently say: waiting that long was a major strategic error on our part. Walking in, the ambience immediately hit us. It felt transporting -- like one of those small, incredible places you stumble into somewhere in Italy. And I don't mean the "strip mall, giant portions of red sauce, Sinatra on repeat" Italian spots (no disrespect... I'm from New Jersey, I was raised on those). I mean real deal, authentic, thoughtful Italian cooking in a space that feels intimate and special. The menu is focused, authentic, and clearly executed with confidence. Honestly, I have no food allergies and at one point I realized I could probably close my eyes, spin around, point at the menu like I was playing darts, and be thrilled with whatever showed up. We committed fully to the experience: multiple appetizers, entrées all around, dessert, coffee -- basically the kind of ordering strategy that makes a server look at you and think, "These people came to eat." And somehow each dish was better than the last, which is both impressive and slightly unfair to the dish that came before it. Service was warm and attentive, though a little mysterious in structure. Several different people helped us throughout the night and none identified their roles. At some point I stopped trying to figure out who our official server was and just assumed Geppetto's operates on some kind of Italian hospitality relay team system. Whoever it was, they were all great and made the night feel personal and welcoming. Now for my two pieces of feedback, offered with genuine affection. First: our charming rustic wicker farmhouse chairs had just a touch of sag. Three members of our party are over 6'2" and about 240lbs, and there was a brief silent moment where we all wondered if the chairs were about to become part of the evening's entertainment. Thankfully they held strong. If those chairs could talk, they'd deserve a glass of wine. Second: the bread was fresh and delicious but leaned toward a very crusty baguette situation. Great bread, but it made some appetizers a little bit of a jaw workout. I'd love the option of butter or olive oil alongside it. But honestly... if those are the only things I can come up with, that should tell you everything. If you haven't been to Geppetto's, go. If you have been, go again. It's one of those rare places that feels elevated without feeling pretentious -- the kind of restaurant that makes you slow down, order dessert even when you're full, and immediately start planning when you can come back. After waiting ten years to try it, I can promise you one thing: We will not be waiting ten more.

A gem in Torrington! The setup and atmosphere make guests…read morefeel like they walked into a traditional italian restaurant, in italy. The menu is unique, with typical italian homemade dishes, not anything we've seen in other italian places in the area. The chicken liver & pork chop are to die for - an absolute must. The homemade bread is delicious as well as the olive oil. Getting a reservation on a weekend can be tough so book ahead !

Consistently great pizza! Staff is always friendly. We usually get take out, but they do have…read moretables for dining in. It's cozy inside, so if you have a large party, plan ahead. Definitely recommend!

This literally has been my favorite local (northwest corner) pizza place for many decades…read more Not sure what has changed but the pizza is much thinner than usual (but still Greek style yum) the thinner texture was not pleasant to me. But maybe that's the current style idk. Lastly the cheese felt and tasted blended with real cheese and imitation.

Stumbled upon this cute restaurant in downtown thomaston , CT. I Came here with my mother on a…read moreThursday night. The restaurant is small but accommodating. This restaurant is also handicapped accessible and BYOB!!! To start our waitress brought us out some warm bread and butter. For dinner we ordered a medium bacon pizza and a cold cut combo wrap. Food was good. Staff was friendly. Prices were fair too.

Having never tried Mona Lisa, I was pleasantly surprised when we picked up a cheese pizza for an…read moreoffice party! Good flavor and a thick layer of cheese. I really appreciated the option to order curbside pickup too. I'm curious to try more from here and we'll be ordering it at the office more often!

We went blueberry picking in a nearby town and wanted lunch before the long drive home. The people…read moreat the farm suggested that we go into Litchfield for a variety of eating choices, and they were right! What drew us to di Franco's was the lovely patio out front, with lots of round tables shaded by bright umbrellas. We weren't looking for an Italian meal necessarily, it was lunch on a hot day rather than a leisurely evening dinner, and diFranco's has a pretty decent selection of sandwiches and salads for lunch in addition to the traditional Italian specialties you'd expect. My husband chose the salmon burger and was quite pleasantly surprised that he didn't get a salmon "burger!" He got a nice sized portion of actual grilled salmon on a bun with greens and I think tomato, plus a plate full of thin, crisp, addictive fries! It's on the menu as Cajun but he asked for no Cajun spices, and it says tartar sauce on the sandwich but he asked for that on the side. He said the salmon was really delicious . I ordered the tuna melt with avocado. This came on thinly sliced crisp toast and it was very tasty, if a little wetter than I usually prefer tuna salad. This also came with those wonderful fries; I NEVER finish a whole portion of fries but I ate every single piece today, they were that good. FWIW, I used hub's tartar sauce on the side for dipping my fries (I'm not a ketchup fan). We just had cold water to drink, and the server was gracious even though all we ordered were those sandwiches. We saw ample salads on other tables. The place was busy outside, empty inside, but it was a gorgeous day and the shaded tables were inviting - good for sitting and relaxing a bit, plus people watching! Inside, the restrooms were clean, but more than that they are noteworthy for the handicapped accessibility. I had a cousin whose MS caused her to need a wheelchair and she'd have been pleased with the space and the grab bars. Maybe it's code, but my experience has been that it's rarely this well followed. So if you or someone you dine out with has the need, consider diFranco's for the accessible restrooms as well as the food! Note that they were offering a discount for cash. The dinner menu looked good but I can only vouch for the high quality of the lunch. Try it if you're in or near Litchfield CT.

Di Franco's makes an outstanding pie. The cheese pull was excellent, the sauce tasted like there…read morewas a little chicken stock added to it, and the crust was unbelievably crispy. And I can't forget the sausage, absolutely spectacular. This pizza ranks up there with some of the best. So stop in and grab a pie. You'll be glad that you did. And the waitress was a nice lady, and the service was personable and prompt. Four stars... and that's a review.

I've always wondered about this place - I see them at Christmas in Bethlehem but have been too busy…read moreshopping to ever go in. I'm so glad I took the opportunity though. The food is amazing! The dining room itself is smaller than I would have pictured it, but wonderfully decorated. It reminded me of a demure ren-fair. The food itself was delicious, and clearly why they have a brisk take out trade. The pizza was served a perfect temperature with the right goo factor, and the toppings worked together instead of separate flavors.

Excellent experience with Oliva restaurant. Food was tasty, waitress was very friendly and nice.read more

I loved my visit here. I will definitely be back…read more I grew up in northern NJ in an era of family businesses. In fact, it was common in the 80's and 90's to see multiple generations working to provide their customers the best... I had that experience yesterday. Upon walking into the spotless dining room, I saw Nonna/Mom/Great Aunt in the first booth looking over the operation while the next generation was busy in the kitchen - and working in concert with the youngest family member who was working the floor. Fantastic. So friendly, so heartwarming. I also watched as "regulars" came in for their dinner. They ALL stopped by the kitchen entry to say hello to all employees and each employee greeted them by name. I hope to one day achieve this status. The food was good. I had a side salad, fried calamari, and a small pizza (half plain, half pepperoni and ricotta). Everything was fresh, tasty, and really well cooked. I was very happy to be a part of a dinner service there. I am looking forward to trying an entree - I have a craving for veal... maybe later this week. My only knock on my experience is that their sauce is very simple, and, in my opinion, lacks a little tang to stand up to the pizza cheese and toppings. But the crust was almost clinically perfect. My half pepperoni and ricotta side was slightly floppy in the middle - but I have to take responsibility for that as it was a tough order. Each half of my pizza cooks much differently. The plain cheese side was perfect. I can't wait to go back.

Purchased a pizza pie, an order of meatballs and a eggplant parm dinner with ziti and a salad. The…read morefood was just out of the oven, hot and fresh. When I returned home, the food was devoured. It was tasty, plentiful and perfect. Happy I found this restaurant, and will be back.