I came here for an event dinner with a group of about 30. Dinner was buffet style, but we had staff maintaining the buffet, clearing tables, and refilling water. All of this was done promptly by very friendly and helpful staff. The meal was excellent, with 3 hot appetizers and 3 entrees, plus fruit, salad and dessert. The bar was adjacent to our dining room. The menu features house martinis prominently. There was less of a focus on other types of cocktails, but the staff made anything on request... though they were not always sure of their well liquors, and they were out of certain less prominent ingredients such as various types of bitters. Based on the food service we received, this seems to me to be a good choice for hosting an event or for a holiday meal. read more

An excellent experience at this awesome restaurant during my travel to my corporate office visit in Windsor, CT. The food, service and ambiance was a total excellent experience!!! The food was great, the people were great!! 5 stars!!! read more

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I originally came for a good view, but the food stole the show! I got the calamari to start, and the Seafood Classico was out of this world. So creamy and tasty. I'm just in town for a couple days, but I'll be eating dinner here each night. My server, Michelle, was also very, very nice and beared with all of my menu questions. The food came out very quickly too. Very happy with my choice! read more

La Notte Waterside Grille - Seafood Classico, Caesar Salad, Peroni, bread & olive oil - Pizza Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

We had a party of 5 for the Thanksgiving buffet. What an AWESOME time. Was the first time we went out for Thanksgiving. We had a 1 o'clock reservation, there was no waiting and even though to our surprise, the restaurant was packed. We had Sarah as our waitress. Bright smile and very personable. She always made sure we had drinks and table was cleared. Even though restaurant was packed, food choice trays were always full and hot. Entire staff was very friendly. Have been here for a couple private events but can't wait to back for just a regular lunch/dinner service. read more

We chose to have Thanksgiving dinner, but was disappointed. The tables did not have tablecloths or centerpieces and drinks were served in deposable cups. The self-serve buffet included traditional Thanksgiving fare. Most of dishes were barely warm or outright cold. The stuffing was mushy. We were in the 3rd seating and maybe the first 2 seatings were better, but some items were not refilled for us - like fruit and cheese platter and soup. If a family wants an upscale family dinner this place isn't it. The price with 22% gratuity was about $60 pp which isn't pricy considering other options. If you want more ambiance/food quality you may want to make another choice. read more

Very Welcoming restaurant!! Ambiance is wonderful with beautiful views of the waterfront patio area! Warm and beautifully decorated dining room as well! Our server Alex was Excellent!! Prompt service our drinks were very good and Our food was delicious! Two of us ordered Steaks which were cooked to our desired perfection and one ordered a fish dish which he said was delicious and left nothing on the plate !! The other friend of ours ordered a veal dish very delicious he said!! The desert my girlfriend and I chose the chocolate cake! Totally Awesome and Delicious!! All in All a Great Dining Experience and Our Waitress Alex was Excellent!!! read more

I must first compliment our server this evening and while there observing all the servers- everyone was pleasant and smiling and attentive. The perfect amount of attention through the meal. I was disappointed though in my meal. I had chicken Victoria it was supposed to have pan seared chicken with mushrooms spinach and sun dried tomatoes over angel hair pasta. The ingredients were there but the chicken had no flavor. The sauce for the chicken was tasty but the sun dried tomatoes were overpowering and almost bitter. The sauce if separate was good. The angel hair pasta was a good portion and cooked well. The portion was generous considering it was costly. read more

La Notte Waterside Grille - Chicken victoria - Pizza Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

Amazing Dinner for 2, included appetizers, motzzarela sticks, calamary, octopus, gorgonzola bread, and bruchetta, A bottle of wine, cesar salad, a cup of clam showder plus entres: Scrod picatta and NY Stip . This special is really good deal for amazing food, Even if this special is avalable a couple times a week is worth it! The view and service are really great! read more

La Notte Waterside Grille - NY Strip - Pizza Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

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I just love the Contemporary design of this restaurant and it's it's on the waterfront. I'm very confused about the low ratings for this wonderful restaurant. We had wonderful service. Our waitress Jakeea was just a be light and she handled everything fast and courteous. I did encounter a problem with the main dish that I ordered I ordered the surf and turf which includes a strip steak but clearly it was a sirloin they handled it and made everything satisfactory I get that we're humans and sometimes we mix up things. I ordered an appetizer from their specials menu artichokes Francaise. I have to admit that it was my first time trying artichokes Française but since at a different restaurant I ordered a fried cheese from say and it was a delight I had to try it with artichokes. It did not disappoint!!! Also tried their in-house made cream of mushroom soup made with fresh portobello mushrooms and a nice creamy base. I also had the surf and turf which featured a New York strip. And two shrimp with their in-house made seafood stuffing. It's okay with the baked potato and vegetable mix on the side. We also ordered for dessert a death by chocolate cake which I think they called chocolate mousse. I can't wait to actually go outside when it's a beautiful day out and eat on their patio overlooking the Waterfront. read more

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I really wanted to give La Notte a better score...but the food just did not support it. My wife and I had dinner here recently. the location has seen several incarnations over the years. This is the first time we have visited since the pandemic, and were looking forward to a nice dinner with a view. Our server was pleasant, knowledgeable and professional, knowing to be both attentive without hovering. I ordered their 14 oz. NY steak, which came with baked potato and mixed vegetables. The salad, though a bit small, was fresh, and served on a chilled plate. The main course was a disappointment. The steak, ordered medium, was slightly overdone...not a major thing...but it was only about 1/2 inch thick, seemed to be about half the size of the promised 14 oz. and did not really resemble any NY strip I've seen in the past. Worse yet were the vegetables, a combination of yellow and green squash, carrots and broccoli florets, which were over-cooked, dull, unseasoned and mushy...obviously cooked way too early and left on the steam table too long. Even if the steak met expectations, this accompaniment would have brought the whole meal down a few notches. La Notte does a healthy catering business, and there was a large party there that night. Perhaps it would be best if they concentrated on that part of the business, and offer fare on the restaurant side which is easier to prepare ala carte. I hope they make every effort to maximize their quality. read more

La Notte Waterside Grille - a white orchid in a vase - Pizza Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

i went for a 80th birthday party there and the atmosphere is amazing beautiful dinning area and the deck patio was very relaxing i will be going again i enjoyed the food and drink so yes highly recommended read more

It was an event soo it wasn't the menu but it was just okay not sure if you ate here with out it being a buffet if it works be better.

Had mother's Day brunch here, self serve buffet style. The food was mostly ok, shrimp was flavorless and tough from being over cooked and didn't have any salt in their cooking water so had a rather bland flavor,1 bad enough I couldn't finish them. Sausage and bacon were swimming in their grease so anything near the bottom of the tray was dripping. The flavor wasn't bad on the sausage and bacon is bacon. The eggs were rather rough but not the worst I've had for eggs made in a hotel pan, the prime and pork at the carving station were both good and the French toast was nice and fluffy, and the dessert options were mostly store bought. The waitsaff was polite and friendly when they around, they had a self fill water station to get little plastic cups of water outside had the view of a pond with small fountains and treeline as a backdrop. Overall the food was so/so. Don't think I would recommend this place to go out to eat. read more

We've been here twice and it's our new local favorite. The servers, particularly Sean were great, friendly and helpful, even when it was pretty busy. We've had the stuffed mushrooms, seafood casserole, eggplant rolatini, veal and eggplant Parmesan. It was all delicious and well made. Try the baklava cheesecake! read more

The worse dinning experience ever. i ordered crab cakes to start and they were gross. That wasn't the only issue with my meal. I got the surf and turf and didn't eat anything but one of the two stuff shrimps that was the surf. The steak was over cooked, dry and chewy. When the owner came out and offered to take it off the bill, I was surprised he only deducted the cost for the steak $12 and charged $24 for the two pieces of shrimp that was the only thing that tasted half way decent that I did eat one of . Since the shrimp was all I could eat and sent back the majority of my food I shouldn't have had to pay for any of that meal. I thought that was tacky and bad customer service and will not be eating there again. We tried supporting local business in town and this is how we get treated. We should have gone to the place we initially planned on going to. read more

We dined out at La Notte on A Sunday night previous to closing and had great, efficient service. Steve, our server, was nice, and delivered our drinks and food very quickly. I ordered the arugula salad, which kind of doubles as a caprese with arugula, fresh basil leaves and AMAZING fresh mozzarella drizzled with a balsamic reduction. To die for. We both ordered flatbreads --'mine was the pesto, my husband ordered the special, which essentially is everything. The flatbread crusts were terrific--crunchy crusts with soft insides. Ask for extra sauce if you like it saucy. While La Notte is not located in a high traffic area, it's worth the trip. They have a 2 person special that is amazingly economical, includes a bottle of wine, and is worth ordering, or even just perusing and mouth watering over. Beautiful backdrop outside their back window if you want to sit out. You should go! read more

Oh man this place was so good! I had a sea food linguine and my husband had the 14oz NY strip we both loved our food it was incredible and the server was attentive and pleasant I will be going back again. For context They literally put a whole lobster claw in my food I've never had a better meal it was delicious. read more

Our first visit and we enjoyed earning 4 stars. Sorry, but only my Michelin star restaurant reviews have earned the coveted 5 star designation. The staff is friendly and accommodating, the owner visits tables to ensure happy customers. Prices very reasonable based on quality. Owner promised all seafood fresh not frozen. We started with the prosciutto wrapped mozzarella with balsamic glaze, excellent! I had the LaNotte seafood Classico and my wife had Pasta Napolitano. Both are house specialties. The menu is very family friendly and has classic Italian specials such as pizza. LaNotte is a nice family atmosphere and my only pet peeve is the wooden tables without linens(and I say this everywhere they don't use linens, so not a knock here). You will enjoy as we did! read more

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Large team dinner. Wanted to love it, but many things were just off. I hope they keep improving, times are tough . Prices were higher end , so I expect more. 13 of us, and it was all around just ok . read more

The pizza here is amazing! I can't say enough positive things. I usually do take out though

I just returned home from La Notte Waterside Grille. We had a baby shower for our daughter. The restrictions due to Covid where followed to the tee. Temps were taken, masks were required and social distancing was followed. I'm here to say, we were EXTREMELY happy with this venue. The event manager, Marlena was just perfect. I knew from the first time I spoke with her that everything was going to meet our expectations. The set up was perfect, food was delicious and presented nicely. The buffet was served to us and food was plentiful and delicious. We added on the unlimited orange sherbet mimosas and we were so happy we did. The staff all the way from the owner to his waitresses were extremely polite and were definitely there to please. We would strongly recommend this venue for any type of an event. We can not thank you all enough for such a smooth and pleasant experience. Kudos, your establishment does it RIGHT! read more

We had a memorial service and had the displeasure of meeting Sammie. He was was rude pushy and unprofessional consistently throughout the entire 4 hours I spent there. His attitude was not limited to just me, EVERYONE had the displeasure of experiencing his rude and unprofessional behavior. I would definitely not be back nor would I recommend this place to anyone. read more

Good food gotta try the mussels in white wine sauce met the owners real nice people and nice views

Very nice place and located in a very good location and setting, sadly I ordered a salad and an order of calamari. The salad was fine but the calamari tasted like it was made out of rubber. Each bite was like taking a bite out of an old car tire. i will try this place maybe one more time and obviously choose another food selection, but this experience was not good read more

Food and service were excellent as always. Very nice outdoor area. Not very crowded though. Hope they can make a go of it.

Great service! Excellent food! The staff was incredibly friendly You can't go wrong here!

Sam and his team do an excellent job. service is great from friendly staff and the food is wonderful. The atmosphere is contemporary and casual with a sophisticated flair. I was very comfortable in the dining room or the bar. we will be back. read more

We've been twice: once for happy hour and once for dinner. For happy hour they have cheap appetizers and good drink specials. The bar is spacious and you can always get a seat though they need more comfortable bar stools. For dinner, they have a special for two meals and a bottle of wine for $59. We enjoyed the chicken parm (a huge dish!). My husband got the lobster ravioli and wasn't overly impressed, I'd stick with the basics here. Good value and decent portions, mediocre food. The service is good and the bartenders are friendly. read more

Ok so we made a reservation and needed up being late and we called and they were super cool about it When we got there i ordered a cosmopolitan martini which was very strong but very good and for an appetizer we had the artichokes in a franchisee sauce I had never tried them my friend got me to try them and omg soooo good absolutely amazing all around!! Then I had a salad with balsamic vinaigrette and it was very good and my friend had the cream of mushroom soup which she absolutely loved. Then for our entrees I had the scallop casserole with vegetables and rice and then my friend had the surf and turf which consisted of a strip steak when the meal arrived she started to eat her steak and then she said that it looked and tasted like a sirloin and I was like yes it does so we let the waitress know when she asked us how the meal was and she was polite and went to inform someone and then the manager came over and we also explained the steak to her and she went back to chefs and came back and told us that yes it was indeed a sirloin not a strip so we got 20% off our bill and a free dessert which we both settled on the chocolate mousse cake but I have to say we still enjoyed the meal and the great service read more

La Notte Waterside Grille - Scallop casserole vegetable and rice - Pizza Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

Nice location but the food was very disappointing to say the least. We hosted a party there and despite paying for a tasting few days in advance to make sure we select the dishes we like for the event, the food served during the event was nothing like it. The chicken was very hard to even cut with a knife and had no flavor or color, the sauce was also very bland (compared to the same dish prepared for the tasting). The shaved beef was dry and chewy, with very little sauce making it hard to swallow. The roasted potatoes were extremely dry and stale, as if they were reheated from days prior. We really wanted to like this place, the service and staff were nice, but the food left us feeling disappointed and quite frankly embarrassed, considering the high prices and their marketing. read more

Terrible service. The waitress was so rude and nasty. We had to ask about coffee and dessert was never offered. She neglected to let us know about a special that had for two for dinner even though we ordered everything that was from it. When we found out from a table who sat next to us with another server and asked our server about it she just shrugged and said next time. read more

First and foremost, the restaurant had great ratings on multiple platforms, which is why it was selected to dine. It sounded like a great night out good food and good views. Called ahead to make a reservation, which we were obliged since it was an early dinner. Arrived to the restaurant with no host to greet us. Poked around into the dining room to get someone's attention. Were sat and server came a while later after waiting. Asked for for water and bread service. Our disdain was obvious after waiting five minutes another server stopped to check on us to make sure drinks and food order were taken. We let her know we also asked for bread service. She immediately brought us bread. Our server, five minutes later delivered the first course and subsequently later offered bread and turned around, realizing we had bread on the table. My initial thought was server should have done better to drop the extra bread instead of return it back to the kitchen. It was just awkward when it did not have to be. Later entrees received. The chicken marsala was so over-cooked as was the halibut. When server inquired to satisfaction with meal, I did not hesitate to let him know how overcooked the food was. He said verbatim, 'they prefer to overcook than undercook.' He left and that was that. I was dumbfounded. After that comment he came back 10 minutes later and asked us again how everything was. I was speechless that either he forgot the entire conversation or pretended it never happened. I asked for a dessert menu and server said he would tell us the options instead. Craving a dessert a try since the meal itself could not be all consumed how bad it was. Ordered the tiramisu. While good it was a tiramisu flavored layered cake, not the real deal. Neither of which was told by server. The cake was served on a plate too small for the slice given. It clearly wasn't made in house. There were zero apologies given and it was a true showing of rookie service with no management acknowledgment. Having to flag down for water he gave an excuse to lack refilling waters because he had been busy serving others ordering alcohol. Again an unwelcome comment excusing his bad service. Please heed, Devon should be given further training and guidance in customer service and problem resolution. Overall, between service and meal I would never recommend. The only redeeming factor was the other nice server that stepped in to help earlier when she noticed the lack of attention. read more

We rarely go out to eat but we almost ALWAYS choose La Notte Waterside Grille! The food is fabulous, the service is wonderful, friendly and quick without pestering you. The ambiance is one of the best around. The restaurant is quiet but the bar is lively, the views and outside space have been impeccably maintained and recently renovated. The new owner makes a point of greeting customers if he is around. read more

We had a great meal at this unassuming restaurant. We chose the 2 for a $60 meal. Our companion choice is eggplant rollatini. It was the appetizer size that was way enough for a meal for her. A huge appetizer of fried Mutz, delicately fried calamari, 2 types of pieces of bread, fried jalapenos- well enough for the 3 of us. Then a salad/soup, both tasty. We took half the appetizer home. The meals were baked scrod and NY strip steak, with roasted veggies on both and rice pilaf /baked potato. All nice-sized portions and took some veggies and rice home. I had a chocolate martini, one of the best tasting ones I ever had. Companion had a mojito with fresh mint. The service was excellent. Staff was always checking on us and knew the makeup of the entrees if we had questions. We sat near the window with a view of the pond and I noted plenty of outdoor seating. I couldn't find anything wrong with the service or meal to comment on. Only the entranceway is lackluster and devoid of decor. A lovely hostess seated us. read more

We had not been back for a year and decided to try again. The service staff was very good. New waiter being trained. He was friendly and did excellent job. Bread basket served was awful!! Caesar salad/lettuce was very crisp, croutons, not so good, overall was okay, but nothing special. Ist dinner was Scrod, cooked well, but NO seasoning, rice pilaf served With it was excellent. Vegetable medley was cooked well but had NO seasoning. 2nd dinner was Halibut, Good sized serving, perfectly cooked NO SEASONING. Tasteless. Vegetable medley cooked well NO Seasoning. Head of dining staff came over to ask how dinner was, we told her above, she said she would bring sauces, but we had mostly finished dinner and did want sauces. read more

My husband booked our party of 6 for Mother's day brunch. It was crowded. We had to squeeze past other tables to go to another room to get our food (buffet). We got one complimentary cocktail each. The mimosas were tasteless, and the bloody Mary was weak and tasted mostly of the cocktail sauce. The scrambled eggs were powdered eggs. The home fries had bits of green pepper? The bacon was quite salty, and either greasy and undercooked or burnt crispy. The waffles and French toast were probably frozen and reheated, but only lukewarm and rubbery. The shrimp with cocktail sauce on the side were not peeled. The stuffed chicken breast was OK. The roast beef at the carving station was mostly overcooked. The pasta was average. The melon chunks were tasteless. The mini muffins I would bet were Little Debbie mini muffins....nothing special. The desserts were laid out on Dixie Paper plates on the bar! I would bet money they were store-bought and some were still partly frozen. The water at each place setting was served in 6 oz.plastic cups and tasted awful. The only advantage was that neither me nor my daughter had to do any cooking or cleanup! I think they had a lot of nerve to insist on a mandatory 20% tip included on the bill! For a buffet?? And then had the nerve to leVe a space on the receipt for " additional tip"! What service? The lady who seated us took our cocktail order....that's all. The dirty plates sat on the table for quite some time before they were cleared away. Everyting was self service! We will never go to a buffet event ther again! read more

We went for dinner on a Saturday night. They took our temp when we came in and the dining room is spacious. We had the dinner for 2 special. 58 dollars for a large appetizer plate, bottle of wine, salad, and entree- we both had a filet. I cannot say enough good things about this place. The service was excellent (we had Dereck S a waiter ) and we really got so much food for our money. I will be back many times!! I highly recommend!! read more

Excellent food and service and a beautiful patio setting. Had the $54 dinner for two. Included a bottle of wine, large appetizer assortment, salads, and two meals. We had chicken Marsala and lobster ravioli. Everything was great!! Marcia and Cammi were our servers... one was training. They both seemed excellent! read more

Beautiful place for lunch today the food was great and the service from Abi was fantastic

Loved it. Made a last minute reservation. Enjoyed the view, the buzz of the dining room, excellent service. Want something? Ask for it. This is terrific food with unpretentious wanting-to-please service and a familiar-welcome here-welcome back atmosphere. Crab cakes were loaded with fresh crab on crisp greens w delicate but tasty remoulade. Lobster ravioli-- sensational--and loaded cioppino surrounded by slightly spicy well crafted sauce. Enjoyed ourselves so much we ordered a second round of drinks to linger a bit. Think we will soon be regulars. read more