Beautiful vineyard! Great outdoor and indoor seating options, so if it's a rainy day you can still…read morecome! We also walked around the vineyard area which was very nice and great for photos. Came with a large group and some of us got the wine flights, a glass of wine, or the wine slushies. The slushies were the hit! These were so fun and tasted great. We also stopped at the food truck which was great for a small bite to eat at our table. You can bring your own food as well which is great to know for next time! Will definitely be coming back.

I was excited to try this vineyard after hearing about it since moving to Connecticut! Finally came…read moreon a beautiful day and enjoyed some drinks outside. First got the wine slushie which was nice and refreshing, and then got a bottle of rosè to enjoy afterwards. There weren't many people that day surprisingly. The grounds had lots of nice views.

My friends and I checked out a winery while visiting New Haven. This was a nice spot that had ample…read moreselection. We ordered the wine at the cash register and found a spot outside. There were a lot of tables out in the sun or under the tent (for a hot day under the tent was best!) We also bought snacks of crackers and cheese that they had, although they were a bit pricey altogether. There was also a selection of chocolate and cigars at the front. Depending where your facing, there are nice views of the vineyard. There was also a graduation party that reserved half the tent space. This vineyard had humble views and hands-off service (every time we wanted a new bottle we went inside to ring it up, and we brought our bottle back outside with us). Come here for no-frills winery and good wine. I'd recommend bringing your own snacks to accompany their wine!

Beautiful winery and very clean. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Outdoor seating has a tent…read moreif you need shade. Seating is first come first serve. Plenty of standing room is available for those that come late. You know who you are!! No judgement. LOL The road leading to the winery is very winding road so slow down and be careful for yourself and others. Also, very dark when you are leaving so that is another reason to slow down. We ALL want to get to our next destination safely. The bartender was friendly and very knowledgeable about their product. We listened to live music played by Myke Ross. The musical selections were great. People took to the floor to dance. I definitely will go back to this winery. Go check it out and enjoy yourself. We came with our own food from Panera Bread. You can order food there or even order pizza and have it delivered there.

Really nice property with a beautiful patio area. Pricing is very fair. They offer flights and…read morebottles. They also have light snacks (popcorn, cheese, crackers). Service was great. Plenty of parking. Would go back!

Such a fun place. And the staff is so nice. They have really nice outdoor seating andf we had gone…read morein April so the weather was just perfect. We got our own food/ picnic basket and got their wines. We got the tasting menu which was a delicious treat and then ordered one of the red wines that they had. It was delicious. We even grabbed wine to gift friends and family. We would definetely go again.

Gaetano's is right in the heart of Wallingford and has been around forever. My husband and I used…read moreto come here often when we lived in CT, and it's always been one of our go-to-spots. The restaurant is divided into a dining area and a bar area, where they often have live music. They offer outdoor seating on the sidewalk and I believe they still open up part of the parking lot as well. The menu is extensive, the portions are generous and everything is reasonably priced. I ordered the chicken teriyaki salad expecting a light meal, but it was much larger than anticipated and absolutely delicious. The added mandarin oranges were sweet and the almonds added a nice crunch, and the clam chowder was excellent. My husband enjoyed his tuna melt. Service has always been good, and the food comes out quickly-hot, fresh and consistently delicious. We'll definitely keep coming back whenever we're in Wallingford.

Wonder service as always. People were talkative. A lot of regulars. Great happy hour that ends at 6…read morem-f. Establishment is clean and workers are friendly. Food is wonderful.

Good spot for a happy hour drink if you're cool with going with one of the small handful of…read moreoptions. I've found the happy hour whites to be pretty good and a nice value. Avoid food. It looks like a great deal but the portions are so comically small that it's actually a bit of a rip off. The food quality isn't great either. I've tried the fries, flat bread, and artichoke dip and didn't find any of them to be particularly good. Mixed experiences on service, a little hit or miss. Ambiance is nice and includes indoor seating as well as a few tables out front on state street.

Possibly my favorite wine bar in New Haven!! I love the decor and vibe inside - they have tall bar…read moreseats but also plush couches where you can really relax and chat with your friends. The staff are also super friendly. Their wine selection is awesome! And if you get a flight, it comes in these cute glasses and a stand. Their chocolate fondue is a great pairing to the wine. I've been here again since my first visit and will definitely be back!!!

Owner was extremely friendly, gave us a tour & allowed to taste a few of the wines before we choose…read morewhich one to drink. They have a stage outside & have shows every weekend. Looking forward to returning.

I'm not impressed with this business nor how they handle inquiries. On their website they list an…read moree-mail address on where to submit a request to book your band to play at their venue. I submitted my request three times over the course of one month before finally receiving a response back. Per their response, they are only interested in artists who can draw crowds of around 200+ people. I was referred here from other artists who have performed here. I perform at various venue's regularly and steadily and always draw a good crowd, so this was a huge letdown. The business seems like a cool place, but I am turned off now after many attempts to even get a response and by not even getting a chance to show them what we got.

On a recent visit to New Haven to see an exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art, we hoped to…read morehave dinner at one of our favorite restaurants (Barcelona Wine Bar), but they were fully booked with a Yale event. In a display of restaurant solidarity , they recommended that we try Vinas Wine & Tapas. As it turned out, we have a NEW favorite in New Haven! We arrived a bit early and were cheerfully greeted by Mike G, our server. The atmosphere was welcoming and relatively quiet, since their musical offering does not start as early as our 5:00-7:00 PM time slot on a Tuesday. We had asked for the waiter Christian because he had been mentioned in several of the Yelp reviews, but Mike proved that the service compliments should go to everyone. First, the tapas: We enjoyed all five of the tapas we chose. The "Calamares" were lightly battered and crispy. The Vinas salad was fresh, with tomatoes, cheese, corn, and croutons. The pork belly was delicious and more meaty than expected . The oyster mushrooms were presented with onion crisps. The baked birria empanada was stuffed with brisket style beef. Each of these "courses" was a unique delight to the palate, and for me and my partner, it was completely satisfying. In keeping with the spirit of a "wine bar," Vinas offered a flight of 4 wines in 3 ounce glasses, and after hearing about our food choices and wine preferences, Mike chose the wines for us, giving us a chance to taste some less familiar offerings. We had the Felino Malbec 2024 (Argentina), which became our favorite for its full-bodied and deep flavor. Our second wine was a unique Don Abel (private label) from Wallingford CT, made by one of the relatives of the owner, specially for Vinas. This one reminded us of the local wines one might receive in a B&B in the Loire Valley in France. The final two wines were both from Chile: Reserva Carmenere 2023 and Cabernet Sauvignon Marques de Casa Concha 2022. Both were excellent wines. It was great fun to have Mike choose the wines for us, and we really enjoyed the variety that the flight offerings gave to us. Of course, we had to try a dessert, and Mike recommended the Toffee Cake. We had heard that the owner claimed that some people cried with joy after eating it. Although we restrained ourselves, we had to agree that this was an extraordinary conclusion to a fabulous meal. Overall, this was a great experience for us, and we heartily recommend Vinas Wine Bar and Tapas for a relaxing and welcoming dinner. Some reviews I had read suggested that the portions were too small for the price. I have to disagree. My partner and I love food, and this was plenty. And the price was reasonable. Including tip and tax, we spent about $75 each.

We stopped in for apps on a Saturday afternoon. We ordered a glass of wine, ceviche, and skewers…read more We sat at the bar and the bartender was very friendly, full of energy, and efficient. The ceviche was excellent, everything was cooked throughout by the citrus. The portion size is small for $19 and it could have used a side of bread or tortillas to soak up the delicious citrus based broth. The skewers were also excellent. They were cooked perfectly, super tender, juicy and flavorful. They cooked them with a seasoning and had a delicious chimi on top.

We went to I'll Gusto to celebrate my daughters birthday. We had a party of 8 we made reservations…read moreand had a great experience. We started with drink and appetizers we had the squash flower stuffed and lightly battled with sauce absolutely delicious and the carpaccio also very good. The portions were huge and desserts very good as well. A bit pricey but very good. Are waiter was so friendly and very attentive. I highly recommend this place . It's very busy so I would recommend making a reservation. They have happy hour specials and I believe it's Monday night ladies night . The atmosphere was very pleasant dim lights and plenty of seating. Our main dishes were salmon , a seafood pasta also had the braised short rib over papadell and orecciatta with sausage and broccoli Rabe , scallops wrapped in bacon and gnocchi. Everyone was pleased with their dish . Enjoy Chris M

OLIVE GARDEN WOULD HAVE BEEN A BETTER CHOICE!!! This place…read moreat first glance has the ambiance of a funeral home...not one bit of an Italian look or feel at all. The tables are very crowded together. THE BATHROOMS ARE DIRTY, NO TOILET PAPER OR PAPER TOWELS IN THE LADIES ROOM AND STUFF ALL OVER THE FLOOR IN THE MEN'S ROOM. NOW FOR THE FOOD!! Veal Milanese, not too bad but not a hint of lemon, not even a wedge on the plate. For $32 Shrimp and crab special, FIRST...NO FLAVOR WHAT SO EVER!!! Totally under cooked pasta, (I am Italiano, I know Al Dente) totally WAY OVER COOKED SHRIMP and some tuna fish type crab meat you had to dig for to get on the fork. JUST AN ALL AROUND TERRIBLE DISH. For $38 Then, after expressing to the staff and talking to the owner about a dish we ate a few bites because it was so horrible, it was ignored by them and we had to pay for a $40 dish that was SHIT. SHE, the owner who honestly looked more like a poorly dress hostess, had the nerve to come back to our table, put her hand on my girls shoulder with a, "are you alright" comment rather than EVER ASKING if there was anything she could do to correct this culinary disaster. THIS PLACE ISN'T EVEN WORTH THE TWO STARS I HAVE GIVEN IT. It was very difficult to understand the mostly Spanish based staff.... if that doesn't scream Italian I don't know what does...However the deserts were not bad but almost certainly come in a box on a truck and not made in house. BOTTOM LINE IS, THERE ARE SO MANY GREAT ITALIAN DINING EXPERIENCES IN CONNECTICUT...DON'T WASTE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY ON THIS PLACE LIKE I DID.