Such a cozy, moody dining room but still feels family-friendly. The bar and patio look so impressive, I'd love to sit out there on a nice summer day! Apps came out before drinks and the food was super quick overall, service felt a bit slower but everyone was still very helpful, and friendly. The cacio e pepe was a little too peppery for me but maybe that's the point, the chicken cutlet was perfect...crispy and juicy and the meatballs had a great little kick. Ended with the cheesecake that was rich and creamy, wish there was a bit more crust. Overall, great vibes and I'd definitely be back to try something different read more

Didn't feel like cooking tonight, nor did we want to go anywhere so opted for some take out. We've had really good food/experience from Noto dining in so figured we'd try take out. The bolognese was awesome and travels well, this is usually my go to there and it didn't disappoint. My husband had the bay chicken (I think that's what it was called) it was also really tasty and enough of a portion to fill up on. We had tiramisu which was a huge piece and really good, it's light and flavorful. Not overly sweet. My only complaint was the chicken parm grinder, not sure what it was but it was really bland, and it got lost in the bread. We had the garlic bread with heirloom tomatoes which was also very tasty. Overall as usual really good and will go back, might not try the sandwich again but the meals/apps/dessert were all on point read more

The food was pretty good here. Classic Italian fare with great balance of flavors. The seafood you could tell was fresh and I really appreciated that our server allowed me to make a change to the frutti di mare dish. It was supposed to come with a classic red sauce but I asked for a lemon white wine sauce as that is how I like to enjoy seafood pasta. They went above and beyond to make dinner delicious. The spicy Toni pizza was pretty good too! Wish there was more bread to sop up the yummy sauce. The affogato was delicious too! Thanks Noto! read more

Noto Americano - Specialty affogato - New American Near Me - Plantsville, Connecticut

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My boyfriend and I stumbled upon Noto Americano and had such a great dining experience! The service was excellent and the food was delicious. We started with the arancini, which was perfect, then I had the seafood pasta and he had the ribeye, both generous portions and full of flavor. The space is beautiful with indoor and outdoor dining, and the outdoor area even has its own bar. Definitely a spot I want to come back to! read more

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Service was awesome, even the chef came out of the kitchen to greet our table! The food was good and so were the cocktails read more

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This restaurant is very beautiful inside and romantic. It was our first time there and we got there as soon as they opened and sat at a table for two in the bar area. Our server was very nice and very prompt. We started out with their Caprese garlic bread, it was very good. I then ordered the lemon chicken with capers and a lemon sauce over pasta. I found the chicken to be a little dry and they really didn't give a lot of sauce so the noodles were dry as well as overcooked. But the flavor was good. My husband ordered their pork chop with butternut squash and bacon loaded mashed potatoes. He said his was good, but his pork chop was a little overdone, so it was dry.. I would definitely give it another try, but would not order that dish again. read more

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Good:cheerful service., beautiful location, helpful for gf Not so good: Salad Nicoise: no sign of anchovies or tuna Pasta (gf) aglow e olio literally swimming in olio. Very unsuited. Maybe because it was Sunday night they had the B team on. Not sure. Might try again. read more

Tried the new Noto Americano in Southington. Parking is a little confusing but we found our way in. It was a little dark inside the restaurant creating a more intimate atmosphere. They also had outdoor dining available and bar seating for different types of vibes throughout the restaurant. I went with 3 friends and we were greeted promptly and I ordered a summer drink called the limoncello spritzer, and it was so refreshing. Made with prosecco and fresh mint leaves. For an appetizer we shared the garlic bread bruschetta and oysters. Both were on point, and the oysters even came with a cute little Tabasco sauce which I thought was a nice aesthetic touch. Dinner was delicious, but I must say a little weird at the same time. I ordered the scallops and risotto with spinach and tomato. The risotto came with diced up carrots which were not mentioned on the menu, and I would have preferred not to have them. For dessert we tried the non alcoholic option of the nitro espresso martini with the tiramisu. I love the fact that they had a mocktail menu. We did wait a while to receive our check but overall enjoyed our dinner and experience. read more

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Accompanied by a friend who is a self proclaimed pasta connoisseur we met in the middle coming from opposite ends of the state for an early dinner. The place was quiet when we arrived. Very nice warm ambiance - great for a date night (can't wait to bring my wife here!) Our waitress Maddie (sp?) was the best!! Super friendly and helpful. While looking through the menu I noticed the Alfredo with Cajun shrimp I saw on someone else's yelp review wasn't listed so I mentioned it to her and she said they can make it for me!! So happy to hear that. She also said there are more off the menu items that you can request any time as well - love that. I requested bread to start and we received some complimentary bread and butter. We tried each other's dishes and they were so flavorful! The house made pasta is so good - even my friend agreed. We shared a bottle of wine and truly enjoyed our time there. Pricing is fair and I look forward to returning. One small thing I need to mention is that the parking lot set up was a little weird - basically a free for all - but it does seem like there's street parking available as well. It was also under construction so maybe it's better now. read more

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The pasta dishes were delicious, although my sister found the bolognese too salty. We've gone twice & both times we had to ask for bread to accompany our meal. I find this odd as all other Italian restaurants automatically serve bread with the meal. When we received the bread it was oddly cold, almost frozen in the center. And both times the bread crust was burned. Questionable if we'll return. If we do go back I'm going to ask for fresh bread (not frozen & microwaved) read more

We were very excited to try Noto, there has been a buzz and came highly recommended. Overall it was good, but fell a bit short of the hype. I will give it another time or two before I make any conclusions, but I expected a bit more. To be fair, I am an octopus snob and feel that if you put it on your menu, it should be something you are proud to serve. It was dry and overcooked. Our salads came out at the same time as our entree and the bar was a little slow. That being said, the food scene in Southington is growing and I expect that Noto will keep pace and work out the kinks. read more

I have regularly dined at Noto, about once every 5 or 6 weeks, over the past two years. The food is usually excellent and I recommend you try this restaurant if you're in the area. The pork chop is consistently good, as are some of the past specialties. However, the past few visits I've noticed the service decline quite a bit. I don't want to call out our server by name, but the last visit was one of my least favorite visits thus far. Also, one of our dishes the pasta sauce was very watery and not consistent with previous experiences. It is making me consider other dining options. I will update this review again after our next visit to see if this was just a couple of off experiences. read more

Very nice experience Saturday night. Ordered the Cajun shrimp and Alfredo dish with asparagus and gluten free pasta. It was the best Alfredo sauce I've ever had. Wow. Sometimes Alfredo can be bland but whatever they put in it had excellent flavor. I'm not a fan of blackened style food so not sure why I got the Cajun shrimp bc it was a bit dry but still enjoyed my meal for like I said the Alfredo sauce was incredible. They were so accommodating. For gluten free pasta it was very good (fyi for anyone wondering the waitress said they don't make the gluten free pasta in house). They do make their own regular pasta in house. My friend got the Bolognese and said the fresh pasta was incredible. Decor in here was beautiful and love all the wood and lots of booth seating which is nice. Will be back! read more

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This restaurant was highly rated and I was looking forward to it. This place missed the mark for me. The bread was previous grilled and reheated, disappointing. The scallops with risotto were sub par. Scallops were ok but risotto was abysmal. Too much salt and tasted like cream was added. The beauty of well executed risotto is that cream is not needed. Not worth the price. Not enough parking read more

We chose NOTO for our special occasion tonight...our 49th anniversary. The Veal Parmesan and Chicken Cordon Bleu were very good as was the Meatball Appetizer. We've never been disappointed with the food at NOTO. Brianna our waitress, provided amazing service! read more

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Great spot but horrible parking. Beware of this because you are better off parking on the street. You can only get out of the lot on one side and it is TIGhT! But on to the good.. Atmosphere and service was very on point. Food and drinks were amazing! I got a version of a spicy margarita and it was yummy. We decided to share some plates and settled on mussels and bruschetta. The mussels were full of flavor and the bruschetta had artichokes and mushrooms and was fantastic! So happy so tried this place! I'll be back! read more

Noto Americano - New American Near Me - Plantsville, Connecticut

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Went for dinner with my family two weeks ago and had a great experience. Attentive service, delicious food, and a very nice atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

We went here recently for a dinner on a Friday night. Wasn't very busy and were seated quickly. Had heard about this place from a few friends from the area. Btw parking isn't the best. Staff were friendly and it's very clean inside. More of a modern look. As for food it was somewhat bland. We tried quite a few things and honestly nothing really hit the spot. Not so much that it was bad, just not anything I would wanna go back for. Pasta seemed homemade which was nice and that was probably best part. Meatballs were soggy. They also dont give you bread unless you ask and the bread/rolls were like the cheap rolls at a wedding. Unless it was a large gathering where I didn't have a choice, I would not rush or look to go back unfortunately. Maybe for Plantsville (small part of Southington) it's considered good Italian food? But for me there's way better options in the general area if I'm spending $100+ dollars. read more

My boyfriend and I got take out and we're surprised by the quality and quantity of food we got. We started off with the arancini balls and they were beautifully fried and crunchy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. Possibly one of the best arancinis I've ever had. I got the steak pasta and my boyfriend got the veal saltimbocca. Both entrees were LARGE, and each bite had the right amount of protein, veggies, and carbs. They really don't skimp out! Give them about 30 mins if you are getting take out. We didn't eat there but the restaurant looked clean and cozy. Overall, a great choice for Italian in Southington. read more

We had a great experience at Noto on a busy Friday night. We had reservations and although they had trouble finding it, we were seated promptly. It is a little loud there but there is plenty of seating. Our server was so nice and she was helpful talking through dietary restrictions. That being said, we were happy to see lots of vegetarian and fish options on the menu. We ordered the verdura pizza and the broccolini on top was the best part. My husband ordered the cacio e pepe with shrimp and I had the Cajun shrimp Alfredo pasta special. The prices are on the higher end but the portions are really generous so we had plenty leftover for the next day. Plus the food tastes really good and fresh. Highly recommend making a reservation before coming. read more

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I drove by this place several times and was always intrigued by the vibe as I went by. Got to try it a couple of weeks ago and absolutely loved it! So much so, that I went back the next week! Definitely one of my favorites now read more

Noto Americano - Excellent oysters! - New American Near Me - Plantsville, Connecticut

First time here and very disappointed service was poor and crew was not friendly server never came back to check if we needed anything they all seemed more focused on the outside tables than inside. Also more focused on cleaning up than taking care of the customers. Food was also very disappointing had the fruiti de mare 3 mussels in the dish,shrimp were way over cooked .I won't be back read more

This was my first time eating here under the new name. This establishment is clean and styled with an old Italian bistro feel to it. Our server Kelly was prompt and attentive. The wine selection was on par for what I was expecting. The calamari was absolutely delightful. It was breaded just right and not soaked in oil. The dishes we ordered were prepared Al dente, just right. Anywho, this is a short review, but we shall be back. The bill came, it was a bit on the pricey side. All in all; Well done! read more

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The whole community of Southington has been waiting for NOTO to open up and it's finally here! It's a great location right on the trail in downtown Plantsville (old Zingerella's location). I came here on opening day and sat at the bar. The menu looked phenomenal and it was extremely difficult to make a decision but I had to try the homemade pasta. I got the Bolognese, my friend got the flat bread and the other got the calamari. I was able to try a bite of everything and it was all very flavorful and great. Honestly, I've been thinking of the calamari ever since I left. It came with a side of marinara and red wine reduction for dipping, which I love. The texture and crispness was on point. The Bolognese pasta was al dente and the sauce and burrata was perfect. My friend's flatbread was huge and that's an appetizer! Overall, it was a great experience and I'm looking forward to going back and trying everything off the menu. I know it's opening week, so their bar drinks will come with time. I just ordered a glass of wine because the bartender is still learning how to perfect her drinks. Great spot for a bite at the bar or a reservation with your family or date night. I'm stoked bout this place. read more

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First visit to Plantsville's newest restaurant, Noto Americano. Specializing in authentic southern Italian cuisine coupled with some Italian American classics, Noto Americano has something for everyone. Started with the Arrancini appetizer. Crisp on the outside with a smooth creamy center highlighted by Noto's house pulled mozzarella. For the main course, I ordered the Cacio De Pepe and my wife ordered the chicken Parmesan. All of the pasta is house-made and the spaghetti in my Cacio de Pepe was a perfect aldente with a light garlic, Parmesan sauce that was complimented by some pancetta. Really nice dish. The wife commented that the chicken Parmesan was delicious but would have liked a bit more sauce with it. She also loved the fresh made pasta that came with her dish. Service was solid. Also tried a couple of slices of house made pane (bread). All in all a very nice meal for our first visit. Look forward to diving deeper into the menu next time around, especially Noto's wide selection of specialty pizzas. read more

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I ordered a 1/2 tray of meat lasagne from Noto Market for Christmas. 10 out of 10. Better than I've had anywhere - homemade or restaurant. Large deep tray. Highly recommend. I've eaten at the restaurant in Plantsville, very good! read more

The food was super. Since the pasta was homemade three of us each ordered a different one and shared. Every dish was great. Other great menu items we will try on our next visit. read more

Food was phenomenal! Espresso martinis on point! Absolutely amazing night. You won't be disappointed! Chef knows what he's doing! read more

Noto Americano - Chicken Parm - New American Near Me - Plantsville, Connecticut

This might be the best restaurant in Southington, which is a bold statement! We've been there 3 times now and everything has been extraordinary. The service is great and the food is even better. Love it!! read more

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Good food and service. Nice decor. Plenty of parking. Would be nice if they had cheesecake for desert.

went on a friday were seated outside, the food was good. risotto balls for appetizer were like little mac n cheese balls but better. the wait service though was really bad. we were pretty much forgotten about and the server's whole section seemed to be frustrated. we had to flag down another waitress to complete our service. read more

The chicken parm entree with home made pasta was delicious! Got their chicken parm and eggplant parm grinders the next time and both were a good size and equally delicious!! read more

Food and service was quite good. We had an appetizer Sicilian pizza which was great. Dinners were veal parm, chicken in lemon sauce, clams and pasta, and fruiti de mar. All delicious and perfect portions. My only room for improvement is the dessert menu. I think the chef likes green (spumoni, pistachio, mint choc chip,etc.), how about a few more typical flavors? read more

An unbelieveable surprise. Our first visit was a tremendous success and we are can't wait ti go back and try more.. We shared the Homemade fried moz, The crust and the gooey cheese was perfrect, never mind the pomdero sauce --- My husband had sausage and pepper pasta, he enjoyed every bite , and couldnt stop talking about the home made pasta. I had the VOngole -- the chopped clams were plentiful, the shell clams on top of pasta were yummy, and the flavor was superb. Clam pasta many times is bland and needs either extra garlic or red pepper flakes. Not here. For dessert we spilt Affragato. It was amazing --fudge at the bottom with vanilla gelato and espresson -- sooo goood. Best of all was we had a new waiter Liam, and he knocked it out of the park, thoughtful, kind, and very attentive.. Great Hire. read more

Veal Saltimbaco and Vongole (tagliatelle with clams in a white sauce) were delicious!!

Second time here. Delicious southern Italian food with fantastic servers. We had some oysters and their hummus and flatbread special for an appetizer and loved it. My wife had the scallop risotto and I had the Bolognese and added meatballs. Very good sauce and flavor on the meatballs. The specialty drinks are also very good and have a lot of flavor. Highly recommend. read more

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Food was absolutely delicious! So were the drinks. I don't have pictures for the drinks but we got the espresso martini and salted caramel martini. Will def be going back. Highly recommend making a reservation read more

Noto Americano - Sesame chicken - New American Near Me - Plantsville, Connecticut

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Noto is new Sicilian restaurant in downtown Plantsville. We were immediately greeted by the hostess and asked if we had a reservation. We did not. It was mid week and the restaurant seemed empty. We were sat relatively quick at a nice table for two in the front of the restaurant. Our waitress, I think Jessica came right over with water and asked for a drink order. After sitting a couple minutes. I realized this table was extremely drafty! They have a small electric fireplace close by but it wasn't doing the trick. We asked to move and were immediately accommodated. The booth seating away from the window is much warmer. Now for the food... we started withe the house made meatballs and house salads. The meatballs were some of the best I've ever had! The house salad was good and I loved the addition of the green Sicilian olives. Main course. My husband ordered the chicken Parmesan and I had the carbonara. The first words out of his mouth was " oh my god, this is amazing"! He was absolutely right it was! My carbonara was super rich and velvety, with fresh peas and pancetta. For dessert we tried the mini cannolis. Only because I couldn't fit one more ounce of food but needed to try their dessert! They didn't disappoint! In fact for me It was the highlight. Noto is a wonderful new addition to plantsville center. It's not the same old bars, burger and hipster joints we have a million of. It's great quality homemade food! Perfect for a romantic date or dinner with the family. read more

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Sat at the bar for my birthday and service was awful. Food was cold and had to ask several times for cheese , drink and everything... Very unhappy.... if you want to be ignored this is the place. Maybe she would benefit from some CUSTOMER SERVICE TRAINING. read more

Hoping to update this review with 4 (or hopefully 5!!) stars in the next few months. We went for the first time a few weeks ago. We moved to Southington about 4 years ago and when Zingarella's closed - I was so excited about the possibilities for this space. I WANT Noto to be AMAZING, but they have a lot of room to grow unfortunately. We started with the arancini. The sauce is chunky and tasted very under-developed - a lot of raw garlic flavor which was a little too much. The arancini was simple - rice and cheese - but the breading was really under seasoned and required asking for salt and pepper (which were not in the table). For dinner - I chose the agnolotti which was supposed to be 4 cheese and eggplant. It wasn't bad, but there was not even a hint of eggplant. They didn't serve bread to start. They don't have a cocktail menu - this was probably the biggest turn-off. I'm not a huge drinker, so I look forward to at least a fun seasonal cocktail menu - especially around the holidays. If I'm enjoying a nice meal out - I look forward to something other than my traditional gin and tonic that I could get anywhere. Our waitress was sweet, but we waited a painstakingly long time for dinner. Thank goodness we were there for book club and had something to talk about, but had I been there with my 2 young children - I'm not sure I'd be back anytime soon. Food is my love language. I am so hoping that Noto keeps working to improve by reading these reviews and tweaking things. read more