This is a public announcement to run, don't walk, to Alta in Lenox. Seriously, you need to come…read morehere immediately. Our meal was perfect. We've been here a couple of times now, and I always look forward to returning whenever I'm visiting the Berkshires. I ordered the chicken, while my significant other ordered the duck, and both were outstanding. Everything was truly done to the nines. I couldn't have asked for a better meal, and we thoroughly enjoyed every bite. The portions were also generous, which I really appreciate given the price point. You're getting a substantial meal that feels well worth it. The service was just as well done. We felt well taken care of throughout the evening, and our waiter was attentive without being overbearing. My only complaint is that I wish Alta would open another location and move to Boston. I would absolutely make this a regular spot!

If I could give ALTA Restaurant & Wine Bar more than five stars, I would. The pork cheeks may have…read morebeen the best meal I've ever had--perfectly cooked, incredibly tender, and packed with flavor. Every bite was unforgettable. What made the experience even more special was the hospitality. After the Tanglewood concert on a Sunday night, the staff recognized that many concertgoers were looking for a place to eat and graciously stayed open later to accommodate everyone. That level of customer service is rare and speaks volumes about how much they care about their guests. Outstanding food, exceptional hospitality, and an experience I'll be talking about for a long time. I can't wait to come back.

We sat at the bar. Initially the hostess seemed dismissive/flustered as we arrived; they were fully…read morebooked, not surprising for Saturday night. No problem for us two to sit at the bar. Food and drink were tasty - but food was not all served hot, or at the same time. Waitress was quick and responsive, thanks Dylan! But the food runner seemed to be the source of the delay here; Staff didnt really seem to be jiving - perhaps some party politics. Eric made some great drink recs. Hope they can get it together!

Great place to go for a late dinner, food is excellent, service is excellent. Very comfortable…read moreatmosphere. I will always go back for more!

Awesome little gem in town…read more The person at the register was very friendly and wonderful to speak to. The book selection is interesting and the characters in the book store were as well. Definitely worth a visit.

A small bookstore with a great selection of books. They also serve wine, which is a nice touch. We…read morebought three history books. The service was good . We were greeted as soon as we walked in. Overall, it's a lovely little bookstore.

We stopped here for dinner and were able to be seated inside (it was a busy Columbus Day weekend)…read more The service was fine and the food was great. I recommend this place.

If this were a service rating alone I would give it 5 stars. Our waitress was very nice, prompt…read moreand attentive. Ambience was also very nice. Seating a bit tight but attractive and clean. Our food fell on it's face. We went based on a personal recommendation and backed by YELP reviews. This was my first big disappointment on YELP. We ordered bruschetta and meatballs for apps. Bruschetta was a bit too charred but ok. Meatballs arrived.... Gray balls sitting on ricotta and oil with an herb and shallot crumble. Meatballs were meh and topping was bitter like burnt garlic and onion. Table bread, delicious. Beverages, delicious. Entrees we were split 50/50. Eggplant parm was very tasty and red sauce tasted fresh and well seasoned. My chicken marsala with creamy polenta was very disappointing. Instead of marsala forward it tasted of mushroom gravy, chicken dry with hard edges and polenta you could cut and chase chunks around the plate. Not a bit like polenta should be. Dessert was warm ricotta cake with gelato. Gelato was essential to this dessert as the lemon sauce was so intensely tart and sour it was near inedible without some buffering by the gelato. Value wise it would have been a fairly pricey meal by our standards even if the food was good. However price point is more palatable when the food is.

Excellent meal. Wonderful food, beverages, and service. We had mussels, duck, and short ribs. All…read moreentrees were excellent. Front desk and service staff were all very friendly and helpful. Desserts were unbelievable would definitely come back.

We have eaten here many times before but unfortunately we will not be back. The food ranged from…read moremediocre to quite good but was too inconsistent. We ordered the bread and butter off the menu (only way to get bread) and the butter was individually wrapped in packets labeled Sysco. It was too salty and not good at all. We adore the butter in France and expected better from a boutique French restaurant. We also experienced the owner as being quite argumentative and we experienced his manner as condescending when we made what we thought were two fairly normal requests. Two requests that this restaurant had honored in the past under previous ownership (but we were unaware of the change of ownership). Our experience was that the new owner belittled our requests. One, to cook the oysters (my mother can't medically eat raw oysters but adores them if they can be cooked. And this was a special birthday dinner for her.) And a request for organic wine which we had had at this restaurant before. (Non-organic wine gives her a headache.) We also found the owner quite argumentative and experienced his manner as condescending when we made what we thought were two fairly normal requests. **In response to the restaurant's comments below, the issue was not that he said no; it was the way in which we were spoken to. (My mother actually left the restaurant for a bit to collect herself but chose to come back in for the meal. I wish we had just left.) The waitress was lovely and attentive. She was professional in all of her interactions with us and we were very grateful for her kindness. The eggs mayonnaise was just ok (could have made better ourselves). The ratatouille was quite disappointing, no depth or real flavor- definitely would have been tastier if we had made it ourselves. The branzino was the only highlight of the meal yet they had left a cluster of the green bean stems on the plate... ? On purpose? The night before we had an excellent dinner at Alta in Lenox Center. Don't hesitate to go there! Cafe Triskele used to be consistent and excellent. Unfortunately, our experience this time was very different. ** My comments below were added after the restaurant's response: I have made a few minor edits above to clarify my original review. I would also like to note that the person who posted the restaurant's response below was not present during the interactions described above. And at no point during the evening was an apology offered or did anyone come to our table to acknowledge what had happened or ask if there was anything they could do to address the situation.

My wife and I were traveling through the Berkshires and were looking for an Italian restaurant. We…read morediscovered Acqua Al 2 and read that the unique name is because THE restaurant is a distant "expansion" from Florence Italy. Well, that was enough to raise our expectations and we headed to this wonderful restaurant with authentic Italian food. The selections were excellent and we both found meals that we were interested in, and then the service and food preparation exceeded our expectations. The service was excellent and we were there early in the evening and were able to engage with owner, Valentino. We learned all about the history and the drive to create this location in West Stockbridge, a short 10 minute drive from the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge. I left my sunglasses on the window frame, and Valentino drove them to the Red Lion, unbeknownst to me, but when I realized the glasses were missing, I discovered that they were returned to the Hotel. Fantastic experience, delicious food, and the pricing was lower than expected, while the quality was higher than expected. As the English say, "good value for money"! We would love to return to the Berkshires and enjoy another meal.

After *two* visits to Acqua al 2 during our recent Berkshires foray, I can say with confidence that…read morethis restaurant is not to be missed! Five stars, hands down. ***** The exterior is a pop of color in the small town of West Stockbridge and it is conveniently located near the I-90, Tanglewood, and all things Berkshires. Check out the original artwork on the walls and relax as you are transported to another place. What makes this restaurant so special is the authenticity of the food. All the recipes are from the original Florence location, perfected over many years by the owners. If you are a meat-eater then you'll be delighted by any of the filets. I enjoyed both the blueberry filet and the green peppercorn filet (strategically ordering both with a friend and then switching plates once halfway through!). The port wine sauce chicken is also quite tasty. The restaurant offers several "samplers" (salad, steak, pasta, dessert) which makes it easy to try lots of different flavor combinations, textures, and fresh ingredients. We did get the pasta sampler, and my favorites were the gnocchi (that day it was served with red pepper sauce - but on my next visit I tried the Gorgonzola sauce, yum) and the bow tie pasta with pumpkin and tiny but delicious morsels of almond crunch. I love greek salad and Acqua Al 2 did not disappoint. Fresh, crisp and refreshing cucumbers & tomatoes with a "to-die-for" feta cheese. I am also a huge fan of tiramisu so while others in our group opted for the dessert sampler, I went all-in on my top choice... iykyk. A good tiramisu can make or break a meal. This one was A+ Our server, Juan, was gracious and attentive. Overall a wonderful experience. Also, I don't drink alcohol, but they do have a full bar and an extensive wine list. Content with my Shirley Temple, I felt no judgement from staff!

Tony and I went here to get him some Beer for the evening at the Hotel. It was easy to located and…read moreclose to our Motel The staff was extremely friendly! Answered my questions, gave me some tips about our trip to Maine & also made some suggestions! We purchased a 12 pk of PBR! I'm glad I don't drink anymore!! But I did enjoy the store & seeing all the Whiskeys and bourbon plus wines! Highly recommend if you are in Lenox MA

Terrific wine and spirits store, staff is knowledgeable and helpful, and always have sound…read morerecommendations. Sadly, though, since our last visit 3 years ago, they've done away with their fine cheese and pate counter (they do still offer some cheeses but really it's just a token appearance, not like what they had before). Still, Spirited is a fine shop and I picked up some nice sparkling wines for the upcoming NYE shindig. We look forward to visiting again when we pass through the beautiful Berkshire's again!

We arrived at our favorite resort yesterday and had a 4:15 p.m. reservation for an early dinner…read more Upon arrival, the hostess greeted us warmly, and we were seated immediately in a large, comfortable booth in the dining room behind the bar area. She was friendly and professional from the moment we arrived until we left, making us feel truly appreciated as guests. We shared our favorite cocktail, the Lavender Lemon Drop, which was once again fresh, refreshing, and absolutely delicious. For our appetizer, we ordered the Filet Mignon Meatballs. My husband enjoyed the Chicken Parm served with linguine, and I had the Shrimp Parm with linguine. Every dish was flavorful, well-prepared, and thoroughly enjoyable. Unfortunately, the service from our server this time was not as attentive as it was during our visit two months ago with a different server. While the hostess provided outstanding, and courteous service, the same could not be said of our server. The difference in the level of hospitality was noticeable and somewhat disappointing. Overall, we still enjoyed another delicious meal.

We have eaten at Mazzeo's before and the restaurant has a huge local following…read more It was across from our resort and is very convenient. The restaurant ambiance is a traditional nice dark wood and brass trim environment. We decided to order their grilled Halibut special over potato gnocchi. Very Delicious. As for their service, that was the weak point of the meal. Our server was not very friendly and customer driven. When we noticed other tables being taken care of more professionally, an example was when we asked for some EVOO for our bread and the server brings us an oil/vinegar rack used for salads. Other tables were given their special EVOO garlic upgrade. Overall the food was prepared perfectly by their kitchen culinary staff. Thank you. They do need to work with this one server because she was not their shining star.

This small cider/winery is an excellent stop on your tour through the Berkshires. They have some…read moreinventive ciders and wines that don't follow the "rules" of flavor profiles. Using grapes shipped from CA and mixing with apples crown on site, this small batch operation is a delightful stop. Specifically, I want to shout out our wine guide who took us through several of their wines. She made our experience there memorable with her amazing personality, charm, and humor. The space is small but offers a variety of options to hang out and enjoy their wines and ciders - inside by the fireplace, outside on the screen porch, or outdoors on the patio. We loved our time at Hilltop and hope to return.

The place is rundown and I think the people writing positive reviews must have been too intoxicated…read moreto notice the unfortunate state or affairs and the people who run the place are neglecting the orchards. The "vineyards" were sad and disheveled, and the apple orchard looked worse very seriously neglected. The apple trees were very old, untended to and rotting, the trails were poorly maintained, the parking was a disorganized, and the grounds looked like nobody was taking care of them. The amount of junk round the building is staggering, not a place you want to buy food or drink from. The "food" is not fresh or made onsite it's just overpriced groceries. We only stayed here because my daughter had been so excited and we had traveled out of our way to get here. We made the best of it, but I could hardly find enough decent apples to fill the bag we had already purchased. Many of the apples had dark, greenish spots all over them: a fungus that you can see my photos. When I asked, "Do you still have pick-your-own?" it was because the trees looked practically empty from where we were standing. Walking through the orchard confirmed that impression: there was very little worth picking. We were there during prime apple season where all other orchards are overflowing with apples; even so we went to the very farthest trees at the back of the orchard; rotten, fungus, and very few trees producing fruit. I should have read past all the drinking reviews to the heart of the matter: unkept place absolutely do not go here. Looking around, the whole place is run-down and neglected. Honestly, I felt sad for the trees and grape vines. This was an overpriced, incredibly disappointing experience. If you're looking for somewhere to drink wine, maybe you'll have a different experience. But for apple picking, I wouldn't recommend this place to anybody. An absolute mess, and I won't be back, it was the worst orchard experience I've ever had.

Our favorite spot in the Berkshires. Great staff, delicious food and quality cocktails. I've been…read moredreaming about the bolognese ever since. Can't wait to go back! It's a small spot, so you'll want to make a reservation, and expect for it to be a little loud. It doesn't take away the experience though, in my opinion. Kim is the sweetest and really makes you feel welcomed. Semi open kitchen makes it fun to see the kitchen do their thing, and if he has a sec, say hello to Ryan as well!

This little gourmet gem is worth a visit. Fresh, gourmet menu with personalized service from the…read morechef and staff. Limited seating so book early!!