I have eaten here a couple of times over the past few months and words do not describe what you…read moreexperience here. To be clear, I doubt people think "Winsted CT" is a foodie destination, but if you stop at Mario's Tuscany Grill, it will be from that point forward. Starting at the top, there is plenty of parking on the street. This area of Main Street Winsted is actually ok for a little walk on the sidewalk. Once inside Mario's, the staff is very warm and friendly, showing you to a table quickly. The dining room has ample space, you do not feel crowded. The menu is amazing, on previous visits the Seafood Combination and Chicken Milanese is simply perfect and delicious with an ample portion! Here's where it gets even weirder and BETTER. If you visit their Facebook page, you see pictures of amazing platters of food. YET!, that isn't on the menu. So I asked the very friendly waiter, "how do we do these platters?".. He simply said, tell me what you want! My friend and I collaborated, and said "start with steak gorzonzola".. Ok, then what? "Well Some Clams", "how many?" Me: "I dont know,a dozen?" "that enough?", Me: "No of course not" Waiter: "What else?" Me: "well, some scallops, some shrimp, and more clams".. Waiter replies, "Ok, we'll make it nice" .. "Nice" has to be the understatement of the year. This platter comes out, Steak Gorgonzola, flanked with 18 clams, half a dozen scallops, grilled shrimp, asparagus, Caprese tomato salad.. it was unbelievable.. Everything was cooked to perfection, the presentation was absolutely outrageous, and it was incredibly delicious!! Not sure how far Winsted is from your house, but it's an hour from mine and worth the ride!! You have to visit this place..

Mario's in Winsted is one of those rare restaurants that doesn't just feed you -- it adopts you…read more The chefs, the owners, the servers... these people make the place feel like home in a way that should honestly be studied by scientists. If comfort had an address, it would be Mario's. We always kick things off with a small pizza for the table, because that's the law here. The bread and tomato relish? Should be sold by the gallon. I would pay an irresponsible amount of money for it. If you know, you know. Last night's table lineup was elite: * One of us ordered the veal Neapolitan -- fresh, tender veal in a vodka sauce so good it should have its own fan club. * Another went for the penne alla vodka with shrimp and scallop, which was hands‑down the best dish of the night. The seafood takes an already top‑tier vodka sauce and somehow makes it even better. As a Jersey boy, I don't say that lightly. * I decided to go rogue and step outside my usual penne vodka or steak. I wanted veal parm. I've never had anything fried here besides the calamari (which is amazing), so I figured: why not? Here's the plot twist: The veal parm was the only dish I've ever had at Mario's that didn't hit the usual Mario's standard. The veal itself was totally different from the fresh, delicious cut in the Neapolitan, and the breading had a little... funk. Almost like it had been prepped ahead and picked up a freezer‑burn vibe. Not bad -- just not Mario's‑level magical. But here's the thing: One imperfect dish doesn't change the fact that Mario's is one of our all‑time favorite restaurants. The atmosphere, the people, the consistency, the warmth -- it's all unbeatable. We love this place and will absolutely be back, probably embarrassingly soon. Mario's is home. Even when one dish misses, the experience never does.

Great "old school" pizza joint. Loved the ability to eat outside!…read more Would come back again

Greek style pizza which everything in Winsted seems to be like. Pizza state and Winsted has like…read morethe worst. Sauce sweet Cheese doesn't have flavor Toppings not special not top tear brands of tasty. I wanted to like it but big No for us. They do care about their property had it nicely shoveled. If your into this Greek like type with sweeter type sauce then this is it.

Great pizza and service that never lets me down (esp their pepperoni!). Sophia's has made me a…read moreregular by not only their tasty pizza but their service as well, deliveries are always timely and the staff are super responsive and friendly. Sophia's has made a regular out of me. Whether you're a local or just passing through, they wont disappoint.

We did not go to Sophia's for a few years as the quality of the food diminished. A few weeks ago…read morewe gave Sophia's another shot and we had the worst pizza ever. It was undercooked and the center of the pizza was so soupy you could not even pick the slices up. Sent Sophia's a message to give them a chance to make this right and no reply. Good luck Sophia's as you have lost our business forever.

Indoor and outdoor seating at this cute pizzeria off a busy road with ample parking. Not your…read morestandard red sauce slice outlet, the pies are gourmet style with names to match-- salads are fresh and tasty . Connected to a pub, wine and beer available. The experience will set you back at least $50 for two, which is what pizza costs in today's world.

Roberto's is one of my favorite places! I am obsessed with their Korean bbq wings. I love the thin…read moresliced cucumbers that come on the side along with their homemade blue cheese dressing. They also have delicious pizza! They have made a few pizzas for milestones in my life and I'm never disappointed. It's always busy when I go and the staff is always working hard. There is a variety of drinks offered along with dessert. There is outdoor and indoor seating available. During the warm months there is also lots of seating out back. Inside is a little crowded with limited seating. The owner is so nice and very dedicated to his work. It's a must stop if you are in the area!! (There is also the pub next door!! Same owner, same menu, but it has a bar and a totally different vibe.)

i will start with the ambiance, clean, cozy,bright,comfortable. service old school, attention paid…read moreto you , not their cell phone, or staff chatting together, just you and making sure you feel special. now the food went for lunch. WOW this chef knows his trade, the table shared this wonderful bread served with compound ricotta and honey spread yum, french onion made right ,seafood bisque soup creamy and rich, a nice salad ,medley of greens and garnish topped by a REAL blue cheese dressing. Now the mains, cheese ravioli with a well made tomato sauce,cooked to perfection. chicken francese with a mix of veggies ( potato as well chose extra veggies) chicken was moist and the sauce perfect, as were the veggies , chicken milanese once again perfect thickness, moist , tender, same veggies opt out of potato extra veggies,. no room left for dessert, maybe next time.we were patrons of the other big restaurant down the street, but after trying this place that is now a thing of the past. dont miss this small perfect place to eat. the new owner is a true CHEF

We heard there were new owners so we decided to give it a try. The food was fantastic. My wife got…read morethe lasagna and loved it. I tried the lemon tortellini and it was delicious. Large portions and very nice people. It's nice to have another alternative in Winsted. The steak and cheese egg rolls with the boom boom sauce alone are worth a visit.

The best in town. Without question. Authentic with quality ingredients and reasonable price…read more The best Caesar dressing I've had in CT

Everything about Pizzeria Marzano that I write here is absolutely true. Great staff, great…read morehospitality, great owner, great food, and ingredients, and atmosphere and all around best pizzeria, and all of Connecticut. I can't say that about many restaurants.

The Royal Coachman Tavern is an absolute gem. Hadn't been here in a bit over a year (damn, I wish…read moreI lived closer!), but plan to stop by more frequently. The only thing better than the scenic drive through the hills and dales of western CT is getting there. The menu is eclectic, the food very excellent, the ambience, the atmosphere, the service ... all tops! Last time, cheeseburger and fries. This time, fish tacos and fries. Choice of soft white flour or hard corn shell. I went w the soft flour, which came out overstuffed. The fish was perfectly cooked, the seasonings complemented everything. And the fries. Hand cut, with a very finely grated green herb (parsley?), which was a good touch. And Sherice! Handled the bar area, inn check-in, phone, register, everything else effortlessly. Seemed like she was on roller skates. 20,000 steps / day? At least, and with a smile. 5 unequivocal, "I wish I lived closer" stars And, after reading fellow Yelpers Jason and Tom D, I have to try the coconut chili wings and the fish and chips next time!

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.

Delicious food fresh salads great service comfy eat in area…read more Highly recommend visiting whether for takeout or to eat inside!!

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.

Cool spot. Went with my group off ifelong friends, we do pizza meetups around CT (Slice Mob) and…read moreCamille's was a good stop. Nice vibe in there, wood fired in back, so you get to watch the pies go in and come out. Easy place to sit for a couple hours with a big table. I had the Margherita and the Spicy Roni, both excellent choices honestly. The Margherita is simple but they did it right, good char on the crust, sauce wasn't shy, fresh basil on top. Spicy Roni was the standout for me, cupped pepperoni with crispy edges holding little pools of grease, actual heat too, not just a name. Only got through two pies out of a big menu so we'll be back to try more. Good spot, worth checking out.

Camille's is proof that great pizza can be found in northern CT! Their thin crust, wood-fired pizza…read moreis like a hybrid between New Haven and New York styles. Great speciality options that were all delicious! We also loved the Thai chili wings, mozzarella nuggets, whipped ricotta dip, and arugula salad. All around great options that you can tell are made from quality ingredients. Casual spot with friendly staff. Such an easy detour off of 84, so we'll definitely be back when we're passing through Tolland!