This cute place is tucked in the alleyway behind The Red Lyon Inn. This was our first time actually eating here although we have seen it a few times and it was always very busy. During this Covid time on a damp cool spring day people were eating outside and we found they also had a small annex across the courtyard with a few tables in a handicapped accessible restroom where is in the main restaurant you have to go upstairs to access the restroom. The hostess was very welcoming and our server was very attentive relaxed and accommodating. They had no problem splitting items and provided extra spoons and side plates. Unfortunately I didn't take enough pictures. For starters we shared a tomato basil bisque. My other half declared it as pizza sauce soup but it was hot and comforting especially on a damp cool day. We asked for a side of Parmesan which was accommodated quickly and gracefully which improved the soup. We would've liked it to be a bit more bisque like-emulsified more with Basil forward but the flavors were fresh. We next share the escargot puff pastry which has a beautiful presentation as you'll see in the picture. It was piping hot when I came out beautifully presented the only downside was we would've liked to have a little more broth with the snails and we found that the extra Parmesan that we had from our soup made a lovely addition to the flavor. We did have some lovely Prosecco at $7/glass which is the going rate. We decided to split the Reuben sandwich and substituted the bread for sourdough rather than rye as we saw it was on the menu-again without a flinch from our server. The sandwich was grilled hot and well-balanced served with a side of house potato salad which was perfect-the small red potatoes and dill were well-balanced and servedServed at room temperature so all the flavor came through. I am a huge salt seasoner but none of the dishes needed any additional seasoning here. We ended our meal with a homemade gelato which was very reasonable two scoops for $4 we got a scoop of chocolate salted caramel &vanilla. We will definitely be back this is a win-win for atmosphere,great service,timing of the meal and quality food don't miss this hidden gem. read more

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Maybe we were hungry, maybe we were lucky to snag a table here, but we both enjoyed it! We each had a cup of their clam chowder and we shared an order of two crabcakes. It wasn't a complicated meal or a lengthy one, but it was most enjoyable. Service was just fine. read more

I don't have unreasonable tastes and expectations but the food my family ordered, both in presentation and palatability, was very "home cooked style" average presumably by cook who never had formal culinary training. While that may be okay for prices in the $10 range, it is not acceptable for a restaurant that charges 25-$30 a dish. To sum it up, the food is like a meal you would begrudgingly eat at a friend's house who just invited you over after a night of clubbing. At least it's free! Another important and relevant note: I was seated next to the kitchen and saw everything the chef was cooking. He does NOT follow Covid protocol. I saw him pick a penne off the dish he just made with his bare hands to have a taste, then serve it to the patron. Yikes. Sorry, but please do better. read more

This dinner was the most delicious, fabulous dinner I have had in a very long time. The service was incredible and the dining area was quaint and perfect for an anniversary dinner! We started off with a bottle of red, fresh rosemary bread, the kale Caesar salad and mussels and it was to die for. The broth that the mussels were in was absolutely drinkable. I am a sucker for ANY Caesar salad, but this one was unforgettable. The bread was hot and so flavorful. For our entrees we got the flat iron steak (cooked to perfection) and the Chicken, also just as delicious. The garlic mashed potatoes were out of this world. We also got a side of their hash which was sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts and kale. All so very, very good. We ended with the French pressed coffee and panna cotta. We will absolutely be back next year for our annual trip! What a night to remember. read more

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Always delicious and great service - a fav spot whenever we're in the Berkshires

I was persuaded by previous reviews to try this cafe. Sadly, I the food was disappointing. My french dip sandwich was dry and unevenly prepared. It was meat heavy and overwhelmed the cheese and caramelized onions. Fish dish was better but overall meh. read more

We were visiting friends in the Berkshires for the weekend and had tickets to see a show at the Berkshire Theatre Company so we were interested in having dinner in downtown Stockbridge. Our friends recommended that we make reservations at Once Upon A Table and that turned out to be a brilliant idea. While the restaurant's dining area is very small, with tables in close proximity to each other, their friendly staff, exceptional service and delicious courses made our evening both memorable and a culinary feast. I have to recommend that you should order their Australian Baby Lamb Chops, served with fresh zucchini, broccoli and mashed potatoes! Wow! That was an amazing dinner! My wife had their crab cakes and for dessert we shared their homemade gelato! Make sure to reserve a table in advance! read more

If you're in a rush, you're in the wrong place. I don't mean just this restaurant, I mean the entire Berkshires region. Everything is leisurely, here. Once Upon A Table is a laid-back spot with simple, tasty food. It's one of the best spots in the town, so at prime lunch or dinnertime there will probably be a wait. Read the signs they have posted. Write your name down on the list. Don't try and jump the line, seat yourself, or generally be obnoxious. They've got salads, sandwiches, quiches, soups...just about everything tastes delicious. Order whatever sounds good, enjoy it and the slow pace of life here, and then go back to the city where everything moves too quickly and you want to strangle people for little to no reason. read more

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We just had the tofu scramble on sour dough! It was the best I ever had. Generously sized with fresh garden tomatoes, avocado & perfectly seasoned with fresh herbs! My new Sunday go-to! Thank you Avie for amazing vegan food! read more

Stopped here on my four hour drive from Providence,RI, to Utica,NY. Exactly halfway. Thanks to my fellow-Yelpers, I enjoyed a lovely dinner at this place. Reviews were spot on.... small quaint delicious food. Started with the pulled pork on polenta - yes! Stopped here for the lamb and I was not disappointed! Cooked perfectly (medium-well)! Two minor disappointments: no outdoor seating (it was a lovely evening) and the beer selection is not that great (plus my beers were not that cold and no chilled glasses). I was hoping they had BBC beer here (Being so close)- but I came here for the lamb! Service was excellent - thank u Daniel! Finished w smooth cup of coffee and the must profiteroles! Next time, I'm bringing my wife along! She would love it! read more

Once Upon a Table - Desserts! - American Near Me - Stockbridge, Massachusetts

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Really great lunch after a few days of mediocre dining in the area. We loved that they offer outdoor seating during COVID. Great chowder, mussels, and crab cakes for affordable prices! read more

Once Upon a Table - American Near Me - Stockbridge, Massachusetts

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Superb on every level Food is mostly locally sourced and seasonal - creative but not intimidating. Absolutely delicious with fantastic service. Cozy - reservation recommended read more

Food is average, nothing exciting, but very pricey Very small portions. Service was good read more

I believe they're under new management and our experience tonight suggests the new crew isn't very professional or customer focused. We made an 8pm reservation for my wife's birthday and drove up from New Haven to walk around Stockbridge in the late afternoon and celebrate at one our favorite restaurants. They were full at 8pm and asked us to come back in fifteen minutes. No problem. Still no tables at 8:30, take another lap, or 8:45, table 2 is almost paying their bill, or by 9pm, when they seemed annoyed we were still waiting. By 9:15pm, still with no table open and no one offering even the tiniest hint of an apology, we drove home for frozen pizza, which was delicious. So having felt dismissed and disregarded tonight, I seriously doubt Once Upon a Table will remain a favorite destination restaurant for us. read more

So glad to have found it! Set down a quaint alley, the restaurant is small but airy and quite pleasing. We were greeted cheerfully and the food selection, although limited, was unique and done perfectly. They use local ingredients and we left feeling full but not bloated. Loved how the coffee was presented - in a personal French Press. Service was friendly and personable. A return is definitely in order! read more

Really amazing meal and great service. The flank steak was so good and the winter wedge was very tasty. Check it out.

This place is overpriced and over rated. Not much selection on the menu. The hours are very limited and the food was just ok.

Sherry and Bob run this amazing hidden gem in the middle of tiny Stockbridge, MA. My recommendation - get the chocolate profiteroles! However, no matter what one orders, the presentation, flavor, and atmosphere are sure to satisfy even the pickiest patron. They have an excellent salmon burger and bacon crusted, four-cheese smothered, decadent "mac and cheese." read more

Nice location right off of Main Street with options for indoor or outdoor seating (may need reservations) Food was excellent and so was the quality of the service from our waitress, and it was only her second day on the job! Only wish we saved room for desert but we'll definitely be going back. read more

Once Upon a Table - Delicious food! - American Near Me - Stockbridge, Massachusetts

A magical night we had at this quaint cozy restaurant located down an alley. We all enjoyed ourselves from the wine to the appetizer to the entre to the dessert! Wow, for a small restaurant they knocked it out of the park. The staff was very attentive and joined in our conversations which made it fun! read more

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What a little hidden gem!!! My boyfriend and I dined here while visiting the red lion inn next door. After spending an hour deciding on where we would go, something told us to definitely go here. It is so cozy, and a perfectly romantic atmosphere. The menu had so many dishes we wished we could try. I had the vegetable ravioli which was delicious, and my boyfriend had the duck which I tried for the first time, so good. Our waiter was very kind, and let us order another bottle of wine even though it was close to closing time, which was very nice of him. He even ran back to the inn to give me the room key I left on the table! Would highly suggest this spot, and can't wait to return. read more

This is one place I really wanted to give 5 stars but ultimately landed at 4. The food here is really excellent and the ambiance charming but the place is quite small and the service *mostly* great. When my wife and I visited Stockbridge, we were very excited to eat here. The food photos looked fantastic, and the best reviews were full of praise. Needless to say, there were some reviews that had me worried about service. Altogether, service here is great when you get it. The problem is that there's not enough of it. When we walked in for lunch, we wrote own own name on a list (that's right, there was no formal host) and proceeded to wait outside for about 15 minutes in 28-degree weather (there's no waiting area inside). Here's where the great service came into play: the main waiter/host then came outside to let us know that we could wait inside at our table but didn't have a waiter for our table yet. We of course agreed and he even got us drinks while we waited for our waiter to bring over the menus (about 5 minutes later) and take our orders. It was an interesting arrival experience but nothing I'd really complain about if I had expected it. Perhaps a text or pager service would make the experience better though (that way you could walk into the shops without having to worry about losing your spot in line). Again, this place is quite small and could maybe hold 20-25 people total. That being said, it's rather charming. But with that small size comes the limited service (that's still great when you get it). So let's get to the food. For an appetizer, my wife and I ordered the highly-recommended carrot coconut soup (you heard that right). Boy was it delicious! Especially great on a cold day like the one we had when we visited. We also ordered a grilled salmon burger with avocado on an English muffin (with a side of Israeli couscous) and a Cuban sandwich (with a side of potato salad). Both were savory, fresh and delicious! You could tell there were plenty of fresh ingredients involved, and they were just the right portion sizes. For dessert, we ordered coffee chocolate chip gelato. It was quite good as well! Prices here aren't bad at all either. Two coffees, an appetizer, two entrees and a dessert ran us about $50 plus tip. Overall, a solid 4-star experience. read more

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This was not a satisfying meal. I usually love polenta, kale, chicken. The polenta was under cooked, the kale was bitter and tough and the chicken was unidentifiable. Such a disappointment. read more

Being our last night of a week long vacation in the Berkshires we were really looking forward to our dinner. A cute little spot in an alley near the Red Lion Inn. We walk in and are greeted by a warm friendly staff. That wasn't the only warmth we experienced, the AC was completely ineffective. The heat from the kitchen overwhelmed the small AC units. The food was neither special nor worth complaining about. We both had fish and it was OK. Unfortunately the room temperature made for an uncomfortable experience. Perhaps a better choice in cool weather. read more

Food was fabulous, clean and intermit, and the staff friendly and efficient absolutely perfect

Absolutely loved the food! Hubby ordered oven fried chicken... buttery and crispy! I ordered the tenderloin... cooked perfectly and very tender. Classic Chianti and Sam Adams among two tasty salads and we are happy! Great service and warm atmosphere. read more

Once Upon a Table - Intimate dining room - American Near Me - Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Sweet bistro with generous portions We were traveling and needed to stop for some nourishment on a Friday evening and found this really nice Bistro in Stockbridge (located next to the Red Lion Inn). The setting is quaint and appealing and the service was incredibly friendly. We ordered a couple of appetizers and entrees. Well, the smoked salmon came out and it was like a full meal. A wonderful set of accompaniments to have with the salmon. We also had really great tasting dumplings (I actually wanted to have more, but needed to save space for the meal). I ordered the duck (which was very flavorful and tender). The mixed vegetables were really good as well. We ordered the flourless cake. It had a really nice raspberry drizzle. I will admit it was a bit denser than we had anticipated. read more

Cute little (little) restaurant. We stopped here for lunch after the Norman Rockwell museum and glad we did. The butternut soup was delicious! As was the rueban sandwich. Wait staff pleasant but not warm and chatty. read more

Australian (halal) lamb chops!! Delicious dish with a side of squash zucchini and other veggies. We like our chops medium well. Had to send it back 3 times to get it right. But the final product was awesome! Staff was friendly and accommodating. read more

Once Upon a Table - Australian (halal) lamb chops!! Delicious dish with a side of squash zucchini and other veggies. - American Near Me - Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Had the pot pie of escargot and rack of lamb which I thought both tasted very good. The lamb's quite tender, with good portions of meat vs fat. I always taste the mash potatoes and vegetables first, cause a chef who seasons them well, is good!;) Come by this summer to try them out! read more

Once Upon a Table - Rack of Lamb - American Near Me - Stockbridge, Massachusetts

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Very cute but very small. 8 tables inside to be exact. Usually places like this are the best hidden gems.. the food was okay but very salty. Staff was great and friendly though! The overall experience was okay but we probably wouldn't go back read more

Once Upon a Table - Filet , side of potatoes to share - American Near Me - Stockbridge, Massachusetts

Wonderful welcome good food. Secluded but in the heart of stockbridge ma. The salad Nicole's is the bomb!

Spectacular meal! The menu is revolving but if they still have them, my highlights were the cheese and prosciutto board, the flat iron steak with blue cheese butter, and the truffled potatoes (heavenly). But really, everything we ordered was scrumptious so you can't go wrong, whatever you choose. The interior was intimate and lovely, the service was delightful. Everyone there knows they're serving top-notch everything and they're excited to be sharing it with their visitors. This meal was a highlight of our trip. Highest recommendation. Definitely get reservations. read more

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Meandering our way back to NYC from Brimfield, MA and stopped in Stockbridge to stretch our legs and grab a bite for lunch. Came across Once Upon A Table and it was a hit. Very friendly and attentive staff. Delicious fresh food with just the right size portions to satisfy and not make you want a nap. Definitely get the Oven "Fried" chicken sandwich. read more

Outstanding food, wonderful service team, responded efficiently and graciously to helping customers through torrential rain and thunder. strongly recommend! read more

Ambience very welcoming, cute tucked in a back alley restaurant !! Service was excellent ! Shanique our server was so nice , very attentive and made our experience amazing. Food was fresh and delicious ! I highly recommend this restaurant when you're in the Berkshires read more

Great food, friendly staff and lovely ambiance. We'll be back when visiting MA again.

This place was super cute. Quaint and adorably decorated. The man serving us was very nice. The food was really good. My boyfriend got a grilled pastrami reuben which was good (I wasn't a big fan of the Russian dressing, I definitely prefer Thousand Island). Although the grain salad it came with was a little dry and lacking some flavor; salt and pepper helped a lot. I got the vegetable stuffed ravioli which was fantastic! Super flavorful and great portion size (seems a little small at first but really filling). I also got their cider which I enjoyed a lot. It was crisp and not overly sweet. read more

We stumbled upon this place on our way out of town a few weeks back. Very glad we did. This little spot boasts great ambiance and a nice relaxing outdoor seating area. It is located in a small courtyard just to the left of the Red Lion Inn. It shares this spot with a couple small shops including an amazing sweets shop.Good mixture of sun & shade if you decide to sit outside. The restaurant itself is far from large, but definitively quaint. Not sure how it would be for larger parties though. They do have full bar inside, but keep in mind that no alcohol can be served in the outdoor area. The staff are very welcoming, and the service is efficient. We were here for brunch/lunch. A lot great choices, but we settled on the Chatham Chicken Salad sandwich served on a very soft, fresh croissant and Roasted Salmon Greek Salad as our mains. Both were fantastic. The salmon couldn't have been prepared better, and it was one of the better chicken salads I've tasted. We came hungry having knocked out long, hilly runs earlier that morning. My wife had the New England Clam Chowder which was a bit thinner than she's accustomed to, but flavors were spot on. The thinner consistency was actually somewhat welcomed given the unseasonably warm weather. As the menu will tell you...there is bacon in the chowder. Nice touch. I started with the PEI mussels steamed in white wine & shallots. Could have eaten a monster pot of those things. Perfect. Price is decent for brunch. The dinner looked a bit pricier, but I think they source a lot of their ingredients locally so the quality will be there. Not to mention the prices are on par with many of the nicer options in the Southern Berkshires. We will definitely make this a regular stop on our trips to the Berkshires and think you should too. Not just for brunch, but for dinner as well. The dinner menu looked equally as good as the brunch/lunch offerings. read more

Food was very delicious but the portion size for me was pathetically way to small. I got the veggie ravioli and bread. 5 small pieces of ravioli and 3 small pieces of bread. I left still hungry. The waiter was very friendly. read more