my favorite restaurant in the Berkshires has morphed into an even more comfortable and beautiful…read moreplace than it's earlier version. the food remains the best, as well as the service

This is a mixed review, and I apologize for its length. The Mill doesn't take reservations for…read moreparties of four or fewer. Since we were driving from Cambridge to Egremont -- about three hours -- to celebrate a special occasion with friends who live nearby, we called to ask whether they could make an exception. The manager gladly did. A few hours before the reservation, however, the OWNER called and brusquely informed us that they do not take reservations for parties of four and that "maybe they could accommodate us," before launching into an unnecessary lecture about their 5+ policy -- essentially cancelling our reservation. Why do that to your customers? Unfortunately, it didn't stop there. When we arrived, he was again rude and dismissive, seating us at a tiny table in the corner of the bar that was clearly too small for dinner. Thankfully, the manager stepped in, rescued the evening, and moved us to the main dining room, where we ended up having a wonderful night with our friends. She also checked in throughout the evening to make sure our experience improved, and her professionalism genuinely turned things around. As for the food: we ordered the Smoked Fish Pate appetizer, the Grilled Salmon, and the Artichoke and Goat Cheese Ravioli. The pate was exceptional -- layered, balanced, and memorable. The salmon was perfectly cooked, flavorful, and refreshingly not buried under heavy marinades. The ravioli was also excellent. Dessert was a rich chocolate cake that capped off an otherwise delightful meal. The decor, service, and overall comfort were all A+. This easily could have been a five-star evening, but the owner's unjustified hostility convinced me that this is not a place I would return to.

We have loved this restaurant for 20 years and will miss it when it closes, Love the brick walls…read moreand nostalgic feeling, The staff are the best and friendliest, food is always fantastic

So we usually drive by and today figured we would pop in! Service was on point, she was the only…read moreone handling tables/bar, super friendly, let us know she was alone and apologized if slow. (Which she wasn't). Had a couple beers and a manhattan, we decided on some apps to start. Cajun wings, cooked perfectly, crunch skin, tender falling off bone. Great flavor. The chowder and the butternut soup were great. Love the flavors of both- (we shared lol) We split a French dip, which was really good, my only negative was the Ainu's reduced way too much, or someone got heavy handed with the base and it was salty... The beef was perfectly med rare and had enough flavor so we didn't dip, and wasn't upset enough to complain. We ordered two desserts, one to go and one for there. The ice cream sundae is insane... so good, warm brownie, loads of ice cream!! The dining room seemed to have a lot of regulars and we will soon enough be one more regular there as well!

ORIGIN: Riverton, Connecticut is a popular destination for…read morefly fishing, so it comes as no surprise that the name of the ground floor tavern at the Old Riverton Inn is named after a fly fishing lure -- The Royal Coachman. EXPERIENCE; What did come as a surprise to me was the popularity of this rural tavern on a fall Friday evening and the quality of food and service experienced. Jason P. had reported excellent fish and chips, noteworthy wings, and selection of local beers at the tavern in his review. I ordered the fish and chips alongside the server's suggested Norbrook Farm-brewed Mount Pisgah IPA. The fish and chips dish ($20) was as Jason had described -- "TOP TIER". I look forward to exploring the menu further (although it will be hard to pull me away from the fish and chips). Kudos to the tavern's Head Chef Austin Ouelette and his crew! AMBIANCE: There are three dining areas -- an outdoor patio, a newly renovated, modern dining room, and the original dining room filled with colonial-inspired furniture. TIP: Parking lot size was insufficient the Friday evening I visited, necessitating parking on the shoulder of State Route 20 . This possibility may be circumvented via a visit on an earlier weekday. The tavern is open to visitors and inn guests Wednesday through Sunday.

Tucked away in the corner of Riverton is this little restaurant right over the Farmington River…read more Cozy, quaint and homey, serving great portions with incredible quality. Their menu has a lot of different options to please everyone in your party. They've got the typical go-to's (burgers, sandwiches, pizza) but then you get into some house made comforts like chicken pot pie and bacon wrapped meatloaf. The service is great, but since it's a pretty small place the waitresses might be pretty busy so just be patient. With that said, seating is fairly limited on a busy Friday/Saturday night or if they are having a special for dinner, so definitely make reservations! We came for late lunch on Saturday and it was fairly quiet. Needless to say, since it's off the beaten path we sometimes forget this gem is here but when we remember we never regret it!

This place is charming, the location is perfect for those who are in Winsted and the music is good…read moreand that is about it! The kitchen is open and does not have ventilation so we were stuck all night sitting in an environment with burnt food (probably toast) smell. The smoke was heavy and made eyes water. Anyone with a sense of providing comfort to the guests would have at least opened the door. You get what you pay for. The food was mediocre to say the best. Very strange to have such a lovely environment and serve such uninteresting food in a burning food smell environment. I was really shocked. Apparently, one of the owners is from NYC - they would shut the place down with the lack of ventilation. Pity! Could have been a super cool and lovely place. - Eyes still burning. Will never recommend or return. First time in my life that I write such a poor review.

This is a really unique place and very comfortable spot. Drinks wet as described, poured and mixed…read morewell. Solid drink and delicious. Staff super friendly, professional and helpful. Food was fresh and DELCIOUS. We had the Charcuterie board, loaded quesadillas, Brie Apple and honey crustini and the fig w prosciutto flatbread. This is not a restaurant depot or Microwaved type place. These are fresh, made to order treats. My charcuterie board although very tasty and sparse compared to the yelp photos. My board had lots bare wood showing and the yelps photo look very lush w options. Also the music was very loud. It's a small place and fills up easy w sound. The amp and speakers could have down down a notch or two so we could enjoy more conversation Overall fabulous place Highly recommend

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!

Love the new chef the food was amazing 2 weeks in a row !…read moreNew menu has so many new options ! Great job FarmTable staff! So good I bought a vegan gumbo meal to bring home. Husband had a surf & turf 2 different ones each week, he ate every bite!

Have been there several times. Always good food, great service. On time with reservationsread more

Food and service was very good. Proprietor was very helpful. Ambiance of old country store in good…read moreshape.

What a wonderful little gem tucked away on a quiet road. The lazy Sunday vibes were immaculate as…read morewe chowed down brunch. The food was delicious. I recommend the Huevos Rancheros. The eggs and tortillas were perfectly fried and the creamy black beans were so smooth and delicious. The fresh cinnamon roll was moist and gooey with the right amount of sweetness. The cappuccino was also top notch. Outdoor seating available on a nice day. There is a wonderful community vibe to the place as well as locals mixed in with families who have vacationed there for years.

This is a beautifully appointed restaurant within an elegant boutique hotel. The building itself is…read moreactually a historic landmark being the former Connecticut State Superior Court at Litchfield (circa 1888) which is probably how the restaurant got its name. The dinner menu was atypical, featuring an eclectic fusion of dishes executed with lots of creative flair. Flavor, quality and freshness of ingredients were top notch. Our starter, Garlic Maple Whiskey Chicken Bites, came accompanied with grilled shishito peppers. Perfect for sharing and so lovely paired with a glass of prosecco. Next, we sampled Bouillabaisse and Miso Roasted Black Cod in dashi broth. Seafood for both mains were super fresh. The Bouillabaisse broth was remarkably flavorful, the hint of saffron ever present but not overwhelming. How nice to have the red pepper rouille and slices of bread (customary in France) served alongside for the authentic experience. Miso Roasted Black Cod was tasty, succulent and fork tender. Beautifully arranged with mushrooms and Brussels sprouts surrounding the fish, plus a delectable piece of polenta cake tucked underneath. Dashi broth was poured onto dish tableside, creating a warm umami rich dish that was not only delicious but also extremely satisfying. On to desserts....The Chocolate Tarte with sea salt, nuts and berry coulis, a picture of understated elegance, was incredibly sublime. The Warm Apple Tartlet à la Mode with vanilla ice cream was good too. Would have preferred a tad less cinnamon though. All things considered, this was an exemplary meal. Wait staff was friendly and helpful. Hope to return again soon.

Heard about the rooftop bar from some friends and then saw it on IG so we gave it try. While having…read morea cocktail we decided to look at the restaurant menu and decided to try it for dinner. The service was prompt, efficient, and friendly. The food was well cooked and delicious. I had the pork chop Milanese which can sometimes be too thin and dried out. This was very moist. Deserts were fantastic. We will be back.

We have eaten at StoneyBrook several times and it has been top-notch food and service each time!!!…read more John hosted our family rehearsal dinner for 25 people and everyone raved about the food-Pork chop is the best!! Thank You John and Staff for exceptional service and fantastic food!!! Francis and Susan McNulty

Clubhouse Provisions has re-opened (March 20th) after a two-month winter break which in hindsight…read moreseems like a brilliant decision; no one was going out in the midst of our awful snowstorms. Chef Jon is back, and his opening menu for Litchfield Restaurant Week is an excellent one, fully supported by the kitchen which is blending in some newcomers with its experienced staff. We like the wait staff we encountered, too: Jonelle and Abby, super friendly as always, and quick to respond. The early menu is limited but tasty: the fried chicken breast sandwich is back and as yummy as could be hoped. We enjoyed the salmon poke bowl (a little more acidity needed) and the splendid calamari. The deserts we sampled, cheesecake and flourless chocolate cake, were simply delicious. We are so happy to welcome Clubhouse Provisions back and look forward to many more visits and an update on the full menu later this year.