Great food and great service, went to a bridal shower there and everything was fabulous! We love to…read moreeat on the deck on a summer night.

I apologize in advance for only one picture. . I was with a group of friends who don't appreciate…read morewhen I take out my phone. Take my word that all 8 adults loved their meals. Olga was a very delightful server and the owner could not have been more friendly. He gave me a private tour of the banquet room downstairs. The highlight dish was the crab cakes with a pesto sauce. This is not to underplay the seafood pasta which was packed with shrimp, scallops, mussels coveted in a slightly spicy red sauce. The two appetizers tried were stuffed mushrooms and calamari. Both brought smiles to my friends' faces. The best part is we could dine outside and enjoy the beautiful summer evening.

we love Fiore II. We come every time we visit our daughter at Wesleyan. The food is excellent and…read morevery good value. The staff are very friendly and attentive. They have gluten free pasta options. The bar area is nice and they have outside table. We highly recommend it.

I would give more stars if possible. Classy, linen tablecloths, napkins, and an extensive menu at…read morereasonable prices. The garlic knots are delicious! The salad is no longer included but for seven dollars you get a large salad to share with your guest, separate plates. The waiters are knowledgable and friendly. The accomodate any changes and do so with a smile.The tiramisu is so great you will want to save room. Portions are enough to bring home for next meal. The eggplant is exceptional! The menu is varied and has something for everyone, the wild mushroom ravioli is unique and so worth it. Try Fiores, you will be coming back as everyone we have introduced. Sadly they are closed Mondays,so enjoy any of the other days! Again the wait staff in fantastic and so are the chefs!!!!!

I honestly only got pizza from here because I really needed to use the restroom after being at the…read moresoccer fields, and I am so glad I did. This was a 10/10 great pizza experience. We are not often in Middletown, but we will definitely be back. This is a great place to stop, and I 10000% recommend it. Of course, I had the gluten-free veggie pizza, and I added pineapple because I am a pineapple-on-pizza person. Sue me, I am an islander. My partner had the shrimp pizza, not gluten-free, and ordered a medium. The size was honestly obscene for a medium. He kept asking to drive back down there every day after because he wanted it again. Definitely returning.

Our neighbor raves about Mondo, so we thought it was high time we paid a visit…read more Mondo is fairly easy to find; our only error was accidentally pulling into the wrong parking lot. They do offer a free lot in the back, but judging by all the cars, Mondo is very popular on a Friday evening. Sure enough, there was a big line of people picking up orders, but we walked right in and were seated immediately. We started off with a beet salad, which was surprisingly delicious, combining candied walnuts and sweet orange and green apple slices with salty feta and tangy balsamic over a mountain of mixed greens. We then moved on to paninis, generous portions of meat and toppings on freshly baked, crispy bread. One of us chose more mixed greens tossed with dressing while the other chose crunchy French fries. We also ordered a third panini to go, the Mondo combo. We asked for fries; the kitchen accidentally gave us a salad. Our server, Heather N., saved the day by noticing the error and giving us both side orders. Mondo is family friendly, and there were plenty of children during our visit. As such, the volume was a tad loud and boisterous, but nothing obnoxious that would prevent us from returning.

2 words: PISTACHIO. CHEESECAKE. Order it. Thank me later!…read more We also had the burrata appetizer and steaks, which were delicious. Our steaks were perfectly cooked. Awesome martini. Cozy vibes. We'll be back!

I had high hopes for Stella Doro. After missing the chance to visit the day before. We went for…read morelunch and, while I expected a lively, bustling atmosphere, it was actually quite quiet during our visit. That didn't bother me--it gave me the chance to really take in the space. As a pescatarian, I was pleasantly surprised to have a few appealing options to choose from. I ended up ordering the sole Florentino, which was lemony and delicious, served with a side of pasta. The fish was cooked perfectly, though the pasta could have used a little something extra to elevate it. My husband ordered the scallop and shrimp fra diavolo. He enjoyed it and it satisfied what he was looking for. I can't forget to mention the bread--it was a standout. A large, toasted, crusty loaf that was a treat all on its own. The only downside to our visit were awkward moments when someone we believe was a manager was on speakerphone, seemingly arguing with a staff member. It was a bit distracting and took away from the otherwise pleasant experience. Overall, it was a good experience with some highlights, and I'd be open to giving it another try. Pricing was what I expected, not too expensive and good portion size.

Went for an early dinner and brought my cousin for the first time . She loved the delicious garlic…read moreknots. I had salad and eggplantl rollatimi and she had the meatball grinder . All very good . The staff was very nice and very cozy inside.. enjoy Chris M

The best Italian dinner I've ever had! This place deserves all the business! We ordered the…read moremeatballs & house salad for appetizers and both were amazing. Our server, Emil was so hard working and had great recommendations. Definitely will be coming back when coming to town!

Today was my first dining experience at Cantina Cafe in Middletown. Never knew of this restaurant…read moreup Until this weekend! Such a cute place! Felt like you were dining at your Italian families. It's in the basement and loved how it was decorated! When you see the Sopranos.. you already know! We had a family party , therefore it was a family style dinner, ( hard to get pictures). But, many dishes were ordered and passed such as Salad, fresh bread, Antipasto, pasta, calamari, Broccoli Rabe, eggplant parm, Chicken Parm, fish, potatoes! I might be missing something! But service was great , portions were huge. Everyone appeared to have been satisfied with their food. There's really no gluten free options labeled on the menu but they do have gluten pasta, and other options they can suggest as such as fish or chicken. I ordered a separate the Gemelli Cantina GF pasta dish (Chicken, spinach, sautéed with fresh garlic and olive oil). Very tasty! And all portions were huge! Restaurant does have a small lot in the back but fills up fast. Street parking or the public lot is the closest.

When our son visits from DC, he wants a family dinner. We have found the perfect place hidden in…read morethe basement of a building on Court St in Middletown. Down the stairs and through the door into the dark cavern of a cave in Italy. I swear, we traveled back in time. Checkered tablecloths and dim lighting created ambiance. Food is served "family style" here. That means that one entry will serve 3 people. We over ordered, of course. But the leftovers tasted just as good the next day. Authentic and delicious. See if you can find this hidden gem.

Hidden gem right in the heart of Middletown. We ordered the Bada Bing Chicken sandwich, Bacon…read morepizza, garlic knots and grabbed some octopus and cannolis. The sandwich was very good, crispy and flavorful. The bacon pizza was just crispy enough with flavorful sauce. The garlic knots were made fresh with a very nice aromatic herbal garlic infusion. The cannolis were chocolate dipped and share size **we did have to go back because the pizza was made without bacon and we were over charged for the garlic knots. Brought it to the owners attention but they corrected it right away. He also added the cannolis for the inconvenience. Mistake fixed right away and will definitely come back again for just that reason

Massive, delicious sandwiches and great customer service. This is truly a hidden gem near Wesleyan…read more I've passed by here so many times but never noticed it, so I'm glad I stumbled upon it on Yelp! There is no parking lot, but street parking in this area isn't too bad. It is a take out place so the inside is set up like a deli. Everything in the case from brownies and cannolis to pasta salad and squid salad is homemade. They offer a large variety of sandwiches, pizza, and more, but I knew I had to get. Teflon Don because of how delicious it looked in the pictures on Yelp. The Teflon Don did NOT disappoint. I got a 12" grinder, and it was massive. It was stuffed with meat and satiated my sandwich craving. I also tried apricot nectar for the first time, and I'm hooked. The workers were also super sweet and even let my friend go into their kitchen and see the fresh sauce they had on the stove for his chicken parm! Great people.

I recently had the grandma pizza and it was delicious. Also tried the baked potato pizza both…read morereally good . One of the few places you can grab a slice. The staff are great a very cozy atmosphere definitely give them a try they have a nice variety to pick from . Enjoy Chris M

Great food here! I order a pizza with bacon and I was not disappointed! They put a bunch of bacon…read moreon my pizza! Awesome pizza , wings , and tasty garlic knots! Food is great at this establishment! Staff are friendly and helpful. Restaurant is clean. Prices are fair.

Awesome home made style Italian food! Great portions and so…read moretasty!! Chicken parmigiana was the best I've had since a trip to Italy!!

Son was in for a belated Fathers' Day lunch so we came here again. Always good food and nice…read moreatmosphere but our waitress seemed to be wishing she were somewhere else. Unusual because I recognized other waitstaff that we had enjoyed. Son skipped the salad and had the Lasagne which he really enjoyed and took a portion back home. I would never skip their salad as it is great especially with the house dressing. I had the Eggplant Parmesan, one of my favorite dishes, and it ranked up with the best.

I had been to Esca in the past, but this was my first time in a while, so I was excited to return…read more We were seated upstairs overlooking the restaurant, which gave the space a nice atmosphere and made for an enjoyable setting. At the start of the meal, we asked for sparkling water, and the waitress specifically told the busboy not to bring still water as well. Personally, I think it can actually be nice to have both on the table, but it was not a major issue. For an appetizer, we ordered the octopus, which unfortunately was the low point of the meal. It was extremely chewy, almost difficult to chew, and probably should have been sent back. The scallops for the main course were much better and redeemed the experience considerably. They were cooked properly with a pleasant texture and served over a decent risotto base with a flavorful sauce drizzled on top of the scallops that complemented the dish nicely. For dessert, I had gelato, two scoops of chocolate and one vanilla, and both flavors were excellent. Very rich and one of the better parts of the meal. Service overall was solid. One person in my party did not like being referred to as "dear" by the waitress, though I personally did not mind it. She was nice and seemed to really know the menu well. Overall, this was probably closer to a three-star experience based on this visit because of the disappointing appetizer. However, I know the restaurant has been better in the past, so I am giving it four stars and would still consider returning.

Decided to try Esca an Italian restaurant in Middletown located right on main st . We stopped in…read morefor a grils dinner / happy hour ! They offer happy hour M-F I think 4:30 to 6:30 ! Which we loved ! They had amazing options for happy hour . We tried the Arancini balls ( 2 large balls) , which were my favourite highly recommend . The cheesy garlic bread was also amazing! We tried the humus with homemade sesame crackers .. the hummus was okay a little bland for me and the house made crackers were not my favourite personally . - the lemon shrimp was good to ( but only 3 shrimp ) We also tried the tomato basil flatbread which is a regular pizza size ( perfect for sharing ) - the crust was thin and flavours were good ! Overall we had a great time drinking our $6 sangrias ( during happy hour ) and had a great time trying the small bites and pizza . Service was good and plenty of seating cozy environment. Will def be back for happy hour and to try some more options on the menus