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)

Found this gem on the way back from NYC to Boston after the marathon weekend. I needed something…read morefilling and great after such an event before returning home and this place was it. Had: Lobster ravioli Chicken grinder to go Chicken parm Whole wheat pasta All of the above was incredible, especially the lobster ravioli. May have to make the trek back here from Boston, it's that good.

Carmela's has become one of my favorite food stores in the Newington/Wethersfield. Every single…read morething I buy here is fantastic. I love fresh pasta and so far I've tried the pappardelle, cavatelli, gnocchi, and of course the ravioli. They are all super fresh and taste amazing. The eggplant parm is also fantastic, which is saying a lot because I am very picky about eggplant. All of the workers are so friendly and you can tell they really care about the food they make.

New to Connecticut but grew up on Long Island. I was looking for a good deli where I could get a…read moregood chicken cutlet sub, well this place probably has one of the best chicken cutlet grinders (as they call them here in Connecticut) I have ever had!!! Service was great and I will definitely be driving from Newington just for this sub! Try them, you won't be disappointed!

Long-time fan, but disappointed with the new Italian combo portions…read more I've been coming here for years and have always loved the Italian combo grinder -- the bread is still fantastic (crusty outside, soft inside, just right), the long hot peppers pack that perfect kick, and the overall flavor profile is still spot-on. The shop looks great after the recent updates under new ownership -- cleaner, brighter, more inviting space. That said, I was really let down on my first visit since the change. The grinder I got for lunch had noticeably less meat than before. What used to be a hearty, well-stacked sandwich with generous layers of cold cuts now felt skimpy on the protein -- probably about half (or less) the amount I was used to. The other components (cheese, veggies, hot sauce) were fine, but the lack of meat made it feel more like a veggie-heavy sub than the satisfying Italian combo I always counted on. Everything else was good -- friendly service, quick prep, fresh ingredients -- so I'm hoping this was just an off day or an adjustment period with the new team. I'd love to see the portions return to their old generous standard, because the foundation here is still strong. 2.5/5 stars from me right now. Still my go-to deli in the area, but I'll be watching to see if the meat comes back in full force. Keep up the great bread and peppers!

Checked out Paliacci's for the first time with family for lunch the other day. Plenty of parking…read moreand inside they have lots of seating including some options for big parties of people. Food wise they have all the things you'd expect from an Italian spot plus some things you wouldn't. All the pasta dishes, sandwiches/grinders, pizzas, and more. The vibes were nothing over the top or extremely memorable but was friendly and inviting for groups and families of all sizes. My wife got their Margherita Chicken Sandwich that came with fries. The fries were tasty and seemed battered, although they could have been warmer. The chicken was still juicy and the fresh mozzarella was the highlight. I got their Italian Smorgasbord that came with an assortment of dishes basically. It had lasagna, meatballs, sausage, and eggplant Parmesan. The lasagna was the best in both my wife's and my opinion. The others were tasty as well. Another member of our family got the Meatball Grinder and the size of the bread would make you think it was an entire loaf. Staff was friendly and accommodating for any requests the party had. A solid spot if you have a craving for Italian food.

I was very excited to try this restaurant. My brother and sister in law praise it all the time!…read moreI went for lunch - had their pepper and egg grinder special, fries and 20 oz beverage included. DELICIOUS! Service was excellent- very prompt. The ambiance was very homey; they also sell their homemade pasta- that looked incredible! Then I told my younger brother about Pagliacci's and now we're planning to go back for dinner!

I was looking forward to having another pizza from Dmitri's after learning that they switched to…read moreNew Haven-style pizza. Well that day finally came when we ordered takeout recently, and the entire family absolutely enjoyed it. We ordered a large cheese and a medium mushroom-onion pizza--they totally nailed it, and the pizza stands out in its own right among the crowd of restaurants serving NH-style 'apizza' in CT. They managed to get a nice amount of char on the crust, which was perfectly thin with just the right amount of salt and olive oil. There is a nice interplay between the charred crust and small amounts of oil which are crucial in achieving that New Haven taste, IMHO. They went with a nice simple crushed-tomato sauce which did not overpower the pie. I think I also tasted a sharper blend of cheese in addition to the mozzarella, which produced a nice bold flavor. Tasty! Finally, they nailed the droop factor--also critical in a New Haven-style pie. If you pick a piece up, it should have some serious droop, which can then be properly angled to target your mouth by bending the crust edges; when you bite into it you get a nice firm crust coupled with the soft tomato-y and cheese umami layer. I am getting hungry just writing this review. I honestly could not stop eating the pizza, it was that good. Our entire family gives a hearty two thumbs-up, and we all definitely prefer this new recipe (although I also loved their Greek-style pizzas, but always best to simplify a menu). Great job to everyone at Dmitri's! Best of luck and warm wishes to the next generation.

Dimitri's is my go-to whenever I'm craving a really good pie on a random day, especially since it's…read moreclose to home. The staff is always super friendly, the vibes are cozy and local, and it truly feels like one of those family-owned neighborhood gems (I'll confirm next time). The pizza? Consistently great. I love the perfect char they get, flavorful without ever being burnt. I usually order the Buffalo Bentley with a blue cheese drizzle, which is a solid 7.9/10 for me. But honestly, the Blazin' Hot Pepper slightly edges it out. It is on the spicier side (beware), but wow--it's so good. I never thought I'd be into long hots, but consider me converted. Easy 8/10. I've never had a bad experience here, so these are genuinely honest thoughts. They have a solid variety of pies to choose from, and if you're in the area, it's definitely worth checking out.

If you're looking for family owned amazing sandwiches (the portions are huge ) side dishes,…read moreauthentic delicious homemade comfort food this is your spot!! delicious desserts great customer service great prices the parking can be a little tricky, and if you go at a peak time, you might have to wait a bit but it's absolutely worth it!!

This was the best gift basket I have ever seen, it was put together with such a special touch. You…read morecan be sure that I will always use your market and will pass the word to everyone. Great job, thank you !

Delicious. Got two hot sandwiches: meatball and eggplant parm. Sat outside. Will go again.read more

Sfizio is a diamond in the rough. A truly authentic Italian deli that I wish I found sooner. I…read morestopped in last week before a very long drive to Kentucky. I wanted to get a few treats for my cousin and her family and a grinder for the road. Sfizio took amazing care of me. I ended up getting a beef cutlet grinder. I asked the woman at the register if I could have one half with hot peppers and one without because my 9 yr old daughter is not a fan of spicy. She said no problem, wrapped our halves separately and also wrapped a small container of oil and vinegar on the side so that we could add a little moisture on the drive. The attention to detail and caring about their customers is what I will come back for again and again. The kindness was not missed. And the grinder was delicious and hit the spot. Thank you so much Sfizio! We'll be back for sure.

I typically drive to Martino's for the best NY Style pizza in the area. However, last night we…read moreordered delivery for a group. The staff was amazing, accommodating a few special requests for some of our guests, the delivery was literally exactly at the time they told me on the phone. Most importantly, the pizza was simply fantastic. I literally wonder why or how other NY Style places do any business in the area. We got three of our favorites: Large Meatball, Large Sausage and Mushroom, and a Large 757. The best. I regretted not ordering my all time favorite from there, the Sicilian, but it's huge as a whole pie and my guests wanted to try these varieties. Next time. I love everything about this place. And the people.

Owner now is a complete jerk. Thinks he is some sort of gift to Pizza. Used to be a good spot. The…read morefood is fine. The owner really is in love with Donald Trump , which is fine but you dont need to be discussing politics, immigration, etc while making Pizza. Nobody cares. Shut your mouth and make your pizza. You guys do a solid job at that. He is also peddling hats for the 250th anniversary. Foul language in there. So many good places around that I see no need to support this place personally. The food is good, just stop the nonsense.