We had such a nice evening at Grano Arso. The space is absolutely stunning, both rooms, the main…read moreroom and the side dining room. The bar room is so magical. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and the specials. They start off with the bread service, a nice brown bread with homemade butter. Nothing is better than real butter. We had a stuffed agnolotti pasta. It was so good. The bolognese was solid as well. The roasted carrots were awesome with the green crema. Definitely skip the scallops it was like swallowing a spoonful of salt. Lastly the grilled chicken with pasta underneath was moist but not memorable. the dessert was the star!!!! the chocolate Nutella cake with ice cream YUM. Since the menu is rotating, i would definitely return to try some new things.

WOW!!!! Holy moly this place was amazing from start to finish. We made a last minute decision to…read moretry out Grano Arso Saturday and ordered the tasting menu (kind of a crazy decision financially when not celebrating anything but you only live once right?). Well, everything was fantastic especially the pastas. They really know what they're doing with their daily fresh (insanely light) pasta and sauce. We were literally scraping the bowl with our spoons to get the lasts bites of both the ravioli and tagliatelle - absolutely DELICIOUS. Outside of pastas everything else was flavorful and tasty; especially that braised short rib! Truly an unforgettable and incredibly crave-able meal + the service and drinks on top of it all made it even better. I've wanted to go for years since it's constantly all over popular foodie accounts and even then nothing prepared me for how delicious this meal was. I can honestly say in the 6 years that I've lived in CT some of these dishes were the best I've EVER had in the state and 1000% the best texture pasta I've experienced overall. Whether this be a random dinner decision or a place to celebrate something special book a reservation ASAP! You will not regret it!!

We recently tried Rustica Ristorante and ordered the gnocchi. One thing that stood out right away…read morewas the unique shape, which was a little different from what I'm used to seeing. I'm fairly picky when it comes to Italian food, so I tend to have high expectations, but I thought the dish was good. The flavors were good, and the quality of the ingredients came through. My only real criticism would be the price, as it felt a bit expensive for what we received. That said, the overall experience was positive, and I'm glad we gave it a try.

Another enjoyable dinner before our show at Goodspeed. Everyone who works there is super friendly…read more A table of 6 rather loud women and my husband and I were only ones in dining room. We shared an artichoke appetizer with a sauce perfect for dipping with the crusty bread. Both entrees have homemade pasta. Portions are reasonable but not overwhelming.

We have been patronizing Ottos Pizza of Chester for at least 10 years regularly different times of…read morethe week or weekend and we've never been disappointed with the food or the atmosphere or the service great place

Dog friendly (outdoors) pizza restaurant right in the heart of Chester!…read more We started off with a rose cider and a spicy margarita. Unfortunately I was not impressed with the drinks We ordered a hot honey pepperoni pizza and the pizza was great! Although it took a bit to come out on a busy Labor Day Monday, it made for a great chat session under the tent

I got the rigatoni verde($28) , sourdough bread($6) and espresso martini ($16). The bread was very…read moregood and fresh! Paired excelled with the dips and olive oil. The espresso martini was by far one of the best ones I've had easily, a top 3! The food came out in about 25 minutes and the rigatoni verde was absolutely delicious! Al dente pasta with a really good sauce! This was a very delicious meal, easily a top 3 Italian restaurant experience I've had! Staff were friendly! Overall this was probably my favorite restaurant within the Mystic area! Definitely recommended!! Food(50%): 9.4 Staff/service(25%): 8.5 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 8.8/10

Beautiful restaurant inside and out and fantastic service. I hit up happy hour and these are my…read morethoughts. Bruschetta- not bad nice spin on a traditional dish but definitely not bruschetta. Rhode Island Calamari- very different from any calamari I've ever had. The calamari was cooked perfectly very tender and it wasn't chewy at all just not my cup of tea. Mozzarella Di Bufala- Definitely the most disappointing dish of all. 13 dollars for 4 small bites??? Absolutely not worth it. Now they claim the espresso martini is the best in Mystic.?? Not sure how many bars are in Mystic but if you're claiming you have the best espresso martini it should be amazing and it just wasn't. I've had hundreds of espresso martinis in my life and this one was just average. Sorry but completely overhyped.

One of the BEST handmade from scratch Bloody Mary's I've ever had. Top that off with an award…read morewinning meatball sub on crispy Chibata Bread. Meatballs melted in your mouth and were really light. Sauce was excellent. I could only eat half so I took the other half home to savor all over again at a later time. Sat at the bar and can't wait to repeat the experience again !!

Great menu with a be lot of specials Portions were very…read moreferrous and server was very good Nice atmosphere . A great place to stop on the way to the Goodspeed We will be back

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.

Great juicy sandwiches that having you enjoying every bite. Service was quick I called in my order…read more Cute little hole in the wall deli vibe.

Chambo's is a delicious local spot with fantastic value. The service is great but the food is…read moreinsane. Highly recommend!

We took a trip to visit this restaurant, and I'm glad we did!…read more Nestled in a marina area, this place serves all types of customers. That said, fair warning: I don't think you should spend all day working on your boat and then stroll in smelling like you've been doing just that! It's not a dive. They have a really nice outdoor seating area, and if it weren't for the heat, we definitely would have enjoyed sitting outside. Maybe next time! I had the SML (Salmon, Lettuce & Tomato), and I really enjoyed it. My husband said his chicken was tender and good as well. Overall, I'd definitely go back. A couple of random observations: Demerits if you will. No blue cheese olives for my martini? Come on! And there was some very weird mold situation happening in the ladies' room that definitely needs attention. Despite those little issues, we had a good experience and I'd happily give this place another try

We enjoyed a beautiful day by the Connecticut River for lunch at Marker 37! One of the nicest…read morepatios and views in Connecticut that isn't oceanfront. There was live music on the day that we went, and though the restaurant was busy, the service team was handling the volume of people well. Everything we tried was fresh and flavorful, plus we appreciated that the nachos had plenty of layers. The desserts were showstoppers too! I wasn't expecting them to have such creative and decadent homemade options. A great place that we will keep in mind year round, but especially for a nice patio in the warmer months.

If you ever wondered what would happen if Goodfellas, The Godfather, When Harry Met Sally, and a…read moresun-drenched afternoon on the Amalfi Coast all got together for Sunday dinner... the answer is La Marea in Old Saybrook. The name La Marea means "the tide," and after one visit you'll understand why. Like the tide itself, you just keep coming back. I've eaten my way from the seafood markets of Sicily to the cafés of Rome, the canals of Venice, the vineyards of Tuscany, and the bustling trattorias of Milan. I've spent enough time arguing over pasta shapes to qualify as an honorary Italian uncle. I don't throw around the phrase authentic Italian lightly. La Marea earns it. From the moment you walk through the doors, you're welcomed like you've just returned home after a very long vacation. Juliana is the kind of hostess who somehow remembers everyone, makes every guest feel like family, and radiates the warmth that reminds you of every wonderful Italian grandmother you've ever wished you had. She has that magical gift of making the entire restaurant feel less like a business and more like a celebration. Then there's Nino. Every great Italian restaurant has a heartbeat. Nino is La Marea's. His decades of culinary experience and deep Italian roots shine through every detail. You can tell immediately that this isn't about trends or gimmicks--it's about family, hospitality, tradition, and food prepared with genuine pride. The restaurant beautifully blends northern and southern Italian cuisine, using imported Italian ingredients alongside fresh local products, and the seasonal menu keeps every visit exciting while staying true to its heritage. (LaMarea Ristorante⁠) The staff? Absolutely phenomenal. Professional without being stuffy. Friendly without being overbearing. They somehow anticipate what you need before you know you need it. Glasses stay full. Plates appear at exactly the right moment. Conversations flow naturally. It's the kind of service that has become all too rare. And then... Brad. If cocktails were an Olympic event, Brad would need a bigger trophy case. Watching him behind the bar is like watching Tom Cruise in Cocktail--only with better drinks and significantly fewer broken bottles. Every cocktail arrives balanced, beautiful, and dangerously delicious. La Marea's craft and pre-Prohibition-inspired cocktail program is already impressive, but Brad elevates it into an experience. One drink turns into two, two somehow become "well...maybe just one more," and before long you're discussing whether Sinatra or Billy Joel made the better soundtrack for Italian dinners. Now let's discuss the food. The calamari? Outstanding. The Bolognese? Quite possibly one of the finest expressions of comfort food known to humanity. Combine the two? Forget NASA--we've discovered the greatest culinary achievement since someone first decided olive oil belonged on bread. If there is better calamari Bolognese anywhere on Earth, I haven't found it--and I've looked. Everything else follows the same philosophy. Homemade and carefully sourced pastas. Exceptional antipasti. Beautiful seafood. Wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas. Outstanding steaks. House-made desserts that somehow convince you there's always room for one more bite. The menu reflects the seasons while remaining rooted in authentic Italian tradition, and every plate feels thoughtfully prepared rather than simply assembled. (LaMarea Ristorante⁠) And then comes dessert. You tell yourself you're full. You are lying to yourself. Order dessert anyway. Trust me. What makes La Marea truly special isn't just the exceptional food or outstanding cocktails. It's the feeling. It's the laughter coming from neighboring tables. It's seeing Juliana greeting guests with genuine joy. It's Nino making the rounds. It's the staff working together like a family. It's that rare restaurant where nobody is trying too hard because they don't have to. Everything simply works. Walking out of La Marea feels a little like the ending of Ferris Bueller's Day Off. You don't want the experience to be over. You're already planning your next visit before you've even reached the parking lot. Five stars don't seem like enough. If Michelin awarded stars for making people genuinely happy, La Marea would need a new constellation. Bravo, Juliana. Bravo, Nino. Bravo to the entire staff. And Brad... keep those cocktails coming. I'll happily continue my very serious research. Highly. Enthusiastically. Deliciously recommended.

Very convenient location, just off of I95. The restaurant itself was very nice, lots of decorations…read moreand nice lighting. The food was good, portions slightly smaller than expected but not enough to keep you hungry after. The service was good but it definitely was a bit slow, especially towards the end. We waited a good while for the bill after our plates were clear. Overall, a pleasant experience and I imagine we will be back again.

Davinci in Deep River is our #1 spot for great pizza. Love Tom, the owner, who is the most upbeat…read moreguy you could ever hope to meet. My favorite pie is spinach with pepperoni, but honestly, every pie they make is delicious!

This is such a terrific pizza place! The owner Tom is devoted to his pizzas. I have had most of the…read morespecialty pizzas and honestly can say they are all delicious. My fav is the DaVinci. I am partial to white pizzas and all of those are super tasty. We had brought a bottle of wine in the past and drunk it there with pizza and I even brought a little candle. It made it very cheery. For a takeout pizza place, this is super consistent and quite reasonable.