We stumbled upon Bella Fiore by mistake. It turns out to be the most fortuitous mistake of the…read moreweekend. We were greeted immediately upon entry and seated with no waiting. We arrive about 45 minutes from the restaurant closing. Not only did we not feel rushed at all, the server who attended to us greeted us like we were the first patrons of the day. She had a huge smile and was very pleasant. The food was outstanding. I had shrimp scampi at it was the best shrimp scampi I have ever eaten. The capers on the dish added a very vibrant flavor. Such a nice compliment to the main flavors. My partner orded a vegetable penne dish but substuted capalini for the penne. The dish was rich and flavorful. She had a glass of Pino Noir. The wine was delicious. Although the restaurant has no windows the murals on the wall really made you feel like you were in Italy. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area. We stumbled on it by mistake however, it is well worth looking for.

I went with a friend. I got the cheese ravioli in vodka sauce. She got the eggplant parmagina. Mine…read morewas really delicious and cooked perfectly no hard edges She said hers was very good. We also got the tiramisu for desert. That was also very good. Service was ok nothing to brag about. The restaurant was clean and wheelchair accessible. Including the ladies room. I will eat there again. It is very pricey but also very good. They have a good size menu and a full bar.

Just had a wonderful lunch here with my family. We kicked off with some tasty drinks and bread, I…read moredefinitely recommend the lemon meringue martini, it tastes just like liquid pie. I wasn't really wanting any pasta, so I had a chicken Caesar salad and I loved how they almost filleted the chicken. The croutons were fantastic on top, I think it's their house bread. Will definitely have to come back for dessert!

A gem of a restaurant that I cannot wait to go back to. We started with drinks and I ordered the…read morelimoncello raspberry martini. It was the perfect tart and sweet combo. The calamari was a perfect appetizer with a mix of balsamic drizzle and spicy peppers. We split the side of meatballs and they were full of flavor that was incredible. Portions are huge and the chicken piccata did not disappoint. We ended our meal with a espresso martini and split the tiramisu. A perfect ending to an amazing meal. Next time I really want to try the pizza as many ordered that around us and it looked delicious. I cannot wait to return. Thank you to the hard working wait staff that also made the evening so nice!

Went to get chicken parm instead of spagetti, I wanted Penne ala Vodka. Got it home to have…read morespagetti with vodka sauce. Manager made it right.

There are so many kinds of pizza slices to choose from, and the slices are perfect for lunch. They…read moreare very big and always fresh, no matter what kind I get (although I'm partial to the meat lovers)! You can't beat the price either.

We came for the 1st time to try it. I got the Parmesan broiled haddock. My daughter got the chicken…read moreparm. (Gluten free fre We sat outside as the weather was perfect. There was live music, an older man singing and playing the piano. He was ok, The waitress seemed very friendly. Ok my fish was delicious the potatoes augratin and the summer squash was really delicious. Her chicken was very dry and very thin. Some pieces were just breading, she said it was still good and very few places have gluten free chicken parm, so she was still very happy. I wish I had my camera with me when I went to the ladies room. It was so cute. We will come back again. The zitis that came with her chicken were so good. For desert we had. The pistachio ricotta and she had the gluten free chocolate cake. Oh wow my pistachio ricotta was so good. Hers was ok. Gluten free deserts are never delicious usually just good or edible. It's a pricy place. I will be back again.

Despite having lived in Colchester, I'd never visited Fornarelli's. Then we happened to see it…read morefeatured on FOX61's Foodie Friday, and decided to check it out. Since their website suggests reservations, I guess I assumed it's a fancy date spot. It's not. It's one big room with tables along the perimeter, and every time the door opened, we were hit with a blast of cold air. The bar is located in the same room, with just a low partition separating the areas. The polenta fries were the star of the show; not a trace of grease and served with two dipping sauces. The meals were surprising. We were expecting pasta and received potatoes and vegetables. The chicken piccata was heavily acidic. I like lemon, but this was a bit much. Service was friendly and I guess I'd return if I was in the area, but I wouldn't necessarily go out of my way to visit again.

So fresh and delicious! The garlic cheese bread was incredible. If I ever go back to Groton, I will…read moredefinitely eat here again.

After reading all the rave reviews we were looking forward to stopping at Paul's for some house…read moremade pasta. Then I saw they have a new owner? So I went in with a 'let's see' mindset. We both ordered spaghetti, one with a meatball, one with sausage. The pasta is flat as it would be if house made. However, having lived in Italy, eating many a 'house made' restaurant pasta, and, having made my own, to me this spaghetti does not have the taste or texture I expected from house made. My meatball did taste homemade. However, as is common in the restaurant industry, the texture leads me to believe a big batch is made and frozen for later use. It was tough to cut. A bit rubbery. The sauce was OK, Not delightful. Not bad. All together this was not a dish worth chewing for me personally and I left half of it behind. Seating is available both indoors and outside over looking the river. Parking is available behind the building or about a block away in a free public lot. One restroom for all. Prepared foods available 'to go' at a deli counter by the entrance. The entrance is a few steps up from the sidewalk.

Came here last night with family and the food quality was great, but the food quantity for the…read moreprice on some dishes were just not that great. I had a dinner salad with arugula and it was in a tiny dish for 15$. I added scallops which were 15$ extra and they were tiny (not sea scallops) and only came with 3. For a 30$ salad it could have been much larger. Some of my family members had pasta dishes which came in larger portions so if I come again that's what I would order. The bread was a highlight. The patio is nice for warmer weather. All in all 3 stars.

Second time here. First time the owner recommended the muscles and we gagged when they were set…read moredown in front of us. Did not smell right. Drinks were great though. This time, the arancini had the aftertaste of a dirty dish rag. The sauce on the chicken parm & arancini likely came from a BigY can. The arugula was 6 weeks past prime. Oh, and my small water glass was empty on the edge of table for 95% of the time we sat there. It was 6:30pm on a Saturday and only 3 or 4 tables active with people in the dining room. The waitress (pretty sure it's the co-owner) realized we had been sitting there for a bit and proactively blamed the chef for "moving at a snails pace tonight." Funny part is - the chef has nothing to do with our empty water glasses sitting on the table of the empty restaurant. Rustic Italian bread was good, but they do charge you for it, which is petty imo. Seems to me the owners are, or have completely, given up. Do not recommend. Too bad. Seems like it could have been a decent spot.

The food at this place is fabulous. Expertly crafted and exceptionally tasty. Have been to…read moredepartment dinners here for 3 years now. This time I had the veal marsala. Best ever!!!

First time going to Trattoria Toscana an Italian restaurant tucked away in Manchester …read more I must say I had a fabulous time , our waitress was amazing she got us everything we needed and checked on us constantly and was very sweet ! The ambiance was nice and cozy , good music playing in the background , not to loud and easy to have a conversation . To start off we got the Italian meatballs which were amazing highly recommend. We also ordered the mozzarella sticks which I loved the cheese pull was perfection and nice crunch on the outside , highly recommend as well . For my entre I got the NY strip . Served with mashed potatoes and green beans and topped with mushrooms and gorgonzola ! The sides were good but I really enjoyed my steak ! It was cooked medium rare , and the gorgonzola cheese on top was perfection ! I highly enjoyed it ! For dessert I got the tiramisu which was fantastic ( small portion) but very good ! Highly recommend ! Overall 5/5 ! Good atmosphere , good service and great food ! Perfect for family gatherings , eating with friends or even a date night ! Can't wait to be back !