They absolutely make the best pasta and ravioli I have ever had in the US! I do not cook often, so…read morethe fact that I cam stop in, grab fresh sauces, and fresh pasta or ravioli, and "cook" them in minutes to have what tastes like a homemade fresh meal is just the best thing ever! Is it cheap? No! Is it worth it? Absolutely! You will never want boxed pasta from your local grocery store ever again. They also now have desserts and I loved the personal size fruit tart, and oh the to go with your coffee in the morning is a must try! The fillings of the ravioli change with the seasons, and the lemon in the summer and the truffle are amazing when it's truffle season! I literally did not even think I liked truffle until I tried this ravioli, and then I realized it was the fake truffle oil that restaurants put on truffle fries that I hated the smell of, which is nothing at all like the actual taste and scent of a real truffle that is not overpowering or stinky. Lol The owners are the sweetest and are always present, and I am so proud to see how many places are now using their pasta for their dishes. The space is clean, and I am so excited that they are actually opening a second location in Glastonbury! I can't say enough good things so if you haven't given them a try yet, add it to your must do list!

I did the pasta making class in Glastonbury and it was so much fun! All the ingredients were…read moreprovided, plus thorough instructions throughout the process to make sure everything turned out the way it should. Plus, we got some tasty bites at the beginning, had a delicious mushroom pasta, and some biscotti to end the meal. The pasta we ate there was not the pasta we made, we got to take home our hard work in a to go box to be cooked at home. It's also BYOB which I think is a fun addition! (There's also a package store across the parking lot if you forget your bottle of wine)

Pre father's day celebration. The kids and their kids came over to celebrate. Good food. Big…read morelarge pizzas. Took me back $40 pre-tax. They had it ready on-time. I picked up the pizza. Nice place. Plenty of parking. I'll have to come back and actually sit down there to complete my experience concerning the service. Otherwise everything was great. And it's really close to where I live.

AWFUL! We ordered shells and they gave us ziti. We ordered a meatball grinder with no cheese-they…read moreput cheese on it. Grinder was so mushy I couldn't hold it in my hand. Beyond terrible. Will never go back.

The best fresh pasta in Connecticut! Family owned for 35, now ran by husband and wife! A hidden…read moregem for takeout or fresh Italian eats to cook for dinner

Mom and Pop pasta shop with fresh pastas made daily, ravioli, gnocchi, tortellini, sauces, chicken…read moredishes, lasagna, delicious garlic and stuffed breads. OMG soups, and do not forget dessert. We tried the almond cake delish and I am an absolute sucker for rice pudding. Let's support this small business All to go items bring home and wala - dinner is served! Prices reasonable Everyone so nice that works there Also a great place to put together a give basket for someone!

The cheese ravioli were delicious. Cooked up well and none broke apart. I will definitely return…read morefor more

Contrary to popular belief, this place is not closed. They are still open during the week. They…read moreare very good. It's a very interesting set up as the store must be bigger than the front shows to be. Most of the time, raviolis are in the freezer. There is a rare occasion that some will be fresh. I'm not really sure how this guy survives selling these raviolis. Today I picked up the butternut squash, meat, and mushroom. I've had them before and they are good. It's nice to still have them locally made although I feel like they would sell a whole lot more of them if they had another location closer to one of the Italian neighborhoods in Hartford or New Haven.

Casa Mia is one of those places I can genuinely say I've had consistently great experiences at!…read more I've been to Casa Mia for birthday parties, weddings, baby showers, and other special events, and I've also come here simply to enjoy a meal. Especially their summer lobster dinners! After visiting for so many different occasions, I can honestly say that I've never had a bad experience. The location is beautiful, with the restaurant and banquet facilities surrounded by the golf course. It's such a scenic and peaceful setting, and it makes a beautiful backdrop for celebrations and special occasions. I also love that Casa Mia has both a smaller and a larger banquet room, making it a versatile venue whether you're planning a more intimate gathering or a larger celebration. I highly recommend it for weddings, birthday parties, baby showers, anniversaries, family celebrations, and other special events. The food is always amazing in my experience. Everything I've had has been delicious, and the summer lobster dinners are definitely something I look forward to. The staff are consistently friendly, welcoming, and professional, and the management is wonderful as well. Good service can really make or break an event, and I've always felt well taken care of here. After having so many positive experiences at Casa Mia, I can confidently say this is a place I highly recommend. Whether you're looking for a beautiful banquet venue or simply somewhere to enjoy a great meal, Casa Mia has continued to deliver for me. Beautiful location Great food Friendly staff Great management Small & large banquet spaces Golf course views Great for events I'll definitely continue coming back!

We had our 50 th high school reunion this past Saturday and everything was outstanding. We were…read moreexpecting everything to be good but it was outstanding. The food was as good if not better than many of the finer restaurants in the area. The staff was incredible. I had been in food service for over 40 years and it was a pleasure to deal with the staff. It was nice to have a server come to my table with a smile, not a frown. True professionals all around from the banquet coordinator,wait staff, bartenders and kitchen staff. I would recommend this venue hands down.

I attended my sisters wedding in Groton and was apprehensive about the food that would be served at…read morethe branford house. Mainly because our side of the family has a lot of food allergies especially my wife and kids. My sister reassured me that the vendor they booked takes these things seriously and curates a menu that offers many options especially with people with diet restrictions. The food was amazing. No complaints. My wife was more than happy and she even went up for seconds. They even offered special kids meals for my son and daughter. My kids ate all their food to the point where they ended up falling asleep right in time for the dancing to start. Allowing my wife and I a moment to step on to the dance floor for a nice couples dance. The staff was also incredibly friendly and attentive. They even had this guy walking around in a hot dog costume handing out hotdogs at the end of the night. It was awesome and hilarious. All in all, a huge thank you to Brasato for making the night just that much more special and smooth. 10 out of 10 service!

We booked this caterer a full year in advance for both our catering and wedding planning. Just…read morethree days before our wedding, they canceled both services. We were told they had three weddings booked that weekend, and it seemed they had taken on more than they could handle. They also used our final payment as a reason for canceling, even though they had previously agreed to let us make the payment two days after the contract date. They canceled at 9:01 that morning before we even had the opportunity to contact our bank to increase our transaction limit and make the payment. Being left without both a caterer and wedding planner just three days before our wedding was incredibly stressful and disappointing. Thankfully, we found another caterer who stepped up for us at the last minute. To make matters worse, after canceling on us three days before our wedding, they refused to return our deposit. When I contacted the owner directly, I was shocked by his attitude. Rather than showing any remorse or concern for leaving us without a caterer just three days before our wedding, he came across as smug and dismissive. He even said, "I hope I didn't ruin your day." The way he said it made me feel as though he was actually hoping our wedding had been ruined. It was an incredibly insensitive response from someone we had trusted with one of the most important days of our lives. When you book a company a year in advance for one of the most important days of your life, you expect professionalism, reliability, and someone you can trust. Unfortunately, that was not our experience. I would never want another couple to experience the stress, disappointment, and uncertainty we went through just days before their wedding. No couple deserves to be put in that position, especially after trusting a company with such an important event. Based on our experience, I would highly recommend staying away from this company. There are plenty of other caterers who will value your business, honor their commitments, and treat your wedding day with the importance it deserves.

I really wanted to like this place, I really did. However it seemed to fall short on many levels…read moreand I struggled with the 3-star rating because it really could have been better. I stopped in for a takeout lunch and grabbed four slices and a drink. Normally when I try a pizza place I go for the plain cheese slice first (b/c if you can't do that well I'm not interested in anything else) but they didn't have any available so I'll go slice by slice with this review. First up was the White Pizza, simple pie with Ricotta, Mozzarella and Parmigiano. This wasn't bad at all, but it wasn't very flavorful. Most places will use a garlic and herb base or something to give it some extra flavor but this was just ok. The Chicken-Bacon-Ranch was probably the best of the four I tried, though it was a little light on the toppings. If it had a bit more chicken and/or bacon I would have enjoyed it a lot more than I did but overall it was good, but could be much better. The Buffalo Chicken pizza was not what I am used to. I'm spoiled by the version that Hometown Pizza does where the chicken chunks are breaded and sauced and the finished pie is topped with bleu cheese dressing. This was a pizza with shredded chicken and hot sauce so, technically buffalo chicken but like the other slices, lacking on the toppings so hard to say it was anything other than just "OK". The Big Mac slice was really the biggest disappointment. First off, the Big Mac is a BURGER and there was hardly any burger on the pizza at all. Though there were some sesame seeds present there were none on the crust. The primary toppings here seem to be the 'sauce' and lettuce which tasted more like Russian dressing than "Big Mac" sauce. It's a nice enough place, cozy inside and the staff is friendly for the most part, I wouldn't mind sitting down for a nice lunch but, as many others have mentioned there are a LOT of good pizza places within a short distance so I'm not sure I'll be coming back anytime soon. I'm not sure why they're so light on the toppings but if your slice pies are that skimpy there's no way I'd order a whole pie. Barely three stars.

I thought it was weird that a pizza joint would be this quiet on a Friday night but now I know why…read more I decided to try this spot out as I was in the area and needed to grab dinner. Wanted something easy to bring home. I read about the Big Mac pizza and I just had to try it. The girl that took my order was super nice and friendly. They had one slice left and it looked like it had been sitting there for a while but I was already committed. Decided to add a Caprese salad in place of more pizza. There are seats inside, but it seems like this is more of a take out kind of vibe so I ordered everything to go. The pizza: well that was disappointing. The ratio is all wrong - needs way more meat on it. Not a fan. The salad: not quite what I was expecting. It was big but not enjoyable. Ingredients didn't seem very fresh. With so many other great places to grab pizza from in Glastonbury (Angelo's, Giovanni's, etc) I would recommend going somewhere else if you're looking for a good pie!

We went with friends from Bristol and the experience was great! Parking is easy with a lot on the…read morenorth side of the building and spots in front as well. The atmosphere was great, large, open, well-lit and welcoming. You order at the counter, find a seat and they bring the food to you. The Amalfi salad was great and large enough for our party of 5 adults and 2 kids. The pizza, Margherita, Norcina & Meat lovers pizzas were so good. The crust had a light char and the toppings were plentiful. They also brought mozz squares with tomato that was very good as well. The staff was attentive and asked if there was anything they can do better. The pizza maestro came and checked in on the pizza and how it was cooked. Very good experience. I'm writing this 2 days after visiting, so it's still on my mind. Highly recommend. We will be returning.

The Slice Mob invaded Tavello Pizza today! And this place is worth talking about!…read more Today we headed over to Tavello Pizza for our latest Slice Mob gathering. And I have to say, we had some pretty darn good pizza! First, the place itself. Bright, open, modern, with plenty of seating and a nice comfortable atmosphere. Great spot for a quick pizza or bringing a big group. And the first thing that caught my attention? Two beautiful wood-fired ovens sitting right there in the open kitchen. You know I had to check those out! Tavello describes its pizza as Neo-Neapolitan. Think traditional Neapolitan, but slightly larger with a smaller cornicione (the outer crust). The dough goes through a 48-hour fermentation before hitting those 850-degree ovens. And get this, the pizzas cook in about 90 seconds! That's some serious heat! The crust had a nice flavor, a good chew and some beautiful charring. The sauce was bold, bright and very tomato forward. Something I really appreciate. And the toppings were nicely balanced. Nothing overpowering anything else. I started with the Margherita D.O.P. Sometimes the simplest pizza tells you the most about a place. San Marzano tomato sauce, creamy fresh mozzarella, a little sweetness from the tomatoes, fresh basil and olive oil. Simple ingredients, but packed with flavor. This one really worked for me. Next up was the Diavola. Now we're talking! Spicy Italian salami and Calabrian peppers. This pizza packs a punch! The salami brings that rich, savory flavor and the peppers deliver a nice heat that sneaks up on you at the end. Not just heat for the sake of heat, either. Lots of flavor going on here. Really enjoyed this one. The folks at Tavello were also kind enough to bring out a couple of salads for us to try. The Amalfi Salad had blueberries, toasted pecans, blue cheese and an apricot dressing. Nice combination of sweet, tangy and crunchy. The Salerno Salad was a little more traditional, with chickpeas, mozzarella, carrots, cucumbers and tomatoes. Fresh, colorful and a nice alternative if you're looking for something besides pizza. Although I'm not sure why anyone would do that. And then came the sandwiches! These are new to their menu and I have to say, they were amazing. We tried one with prosciutto, another with mortadella, and even a sweet one with Nutella. What makes these interesting is that they're using their pizza dough to make the bread. And it works! Nice texture, great flavor and a really good way to showcase what else you can do with a quality dough. The Nutella one certainly didn't hurt either! What I also liked about Tavello is how well the place works for groups. Plenty of room, comfortable seating and those two ovens keep the pizzas coming out quickly. No waiting around all afternoon for your next pie. A big thank you to the folks at Tavello for welcoming the Slice Mob and bringing out some extra goodies for everyone to sample. Really appreciated the hospitality. Bottom line? Tavello is definitely worth a visit. Good dough, bold sauce, quality ingredients and some really interesting combinations. There's a lot to like here. And as always, the best part was getting together with a great group of people who share a love of pizza. Good food, good conversation and plenty of laughs. That's what the Slice Mob is all about. Peace through pizza!