Excellent food and service. Spicy shrimp appetizer is great. Veal Parm delicious Sunday dinner…read morelast thru Monday. Sarah great server and hostess and bartender great Highly recommended

Finally made it back to Hudson valley. Stayed in Windham this time, but still made it top priority…read moreto make the quick drive to Piccolo Trattoria. Service was friendly and the food was amazing. The "new" (to us) building was spacious and clean. Perhaps because it wasn't too busy on a Thursday evening, it wasn't overly crowded (three tables were taken when we got there at around 8pm), but you could definitely hear the conversations from tables that were close by. Complimentary rolls were delicious. We got the Calamari Fritta to start and no complaints. Nice, crisp, light breading with a pleasant marinara dipping sauce. My GF got the Gnocchi in a fra diavolo sauce, which she loved (and said would order again) and I got the shrimp scampi with linguine; it came with 7 or 8 decently-sized shrimp that was combined with the silky smooth, lemony, buttery, garlicky scampi sauce. Absolutely would order again. Piccolo Trattoria will always be on my list of go-to places whenever we are in the area.

For our wedding anniversary, we traveled across the river to Annarellas Ristorante on 276 Malden…read moreTurnpike in Saugerties We arrived early as we were traveling about an hour away and we're aware there were many detours as the Malden Bridge is undergoing repairs.  I'd read about Annarellas prior to this, and based on glowing reviews chose this to mark 50 years together, 39 as husband and wife...long engagement! We were not disappointed. We were seated promptly by our lovely hostess, and Shaun immediately came over to recite specials and to take our orders. He was attentive and we knew we were in good hands! We started with the Dr. Fox Cocktail: Angostura bitters, Bulleit Rye, Apple Liqueur, Dry Curacao, and Sweet Vermouth, which was perfect. It was accompanied by a hummus trio to spread on the bread. There was also a delicious foccacio. Next we were served a perfect salad, delicately dressed, and what made the salad so delightful was that the lettuce was torn into manageable pieces. A pet peeve of mine is large lettuce leaves that are difficult to wrangle, and this was not the case here. There were also tiny bits of cauliflower that gave the salad a nice texture and crunch.  I had the Stuffed Artichoke and my husband had Shrimp Gamberi on an Arugula salad. Both were substantial and beautifully seasoned. We had two glasses of an Argentine Tomero Malbec. It was a generous pour. For the main course, I had Polla al Limone (Lemon Chicken) over spinach. A simple dish done well. My husband had the Halibut special, a classic Mediterranean baked halibut with tomatoes, capers, and olives. So good that he finished it all...a rarity for him. (The halibut was pricey and it would be appreciated if the price was mentioned when the specials were gone over. Perhaps we should have asked.) We finished with a Sorbetto al Lampone, a tart raspberry sorbet in a dark chocolate shell and sliced.  And as we left, our sweet hostess brought over Lucianno, the most adorable puppy, to send us off with puppy kisses! We definitely will be back...especially for the wild boar ragu over pappadelles. One nitpicking observation. The entrance to the restaurant was a tad shabby. We mistook it for the service entrance. It needs to be spruced up to match the superb food inside!

The wild boar ragout was the best part of the meal, I would definitely recommend trying it and skip…read morethe stuffed hot Italian peppers. Usually I like to pick what dishes are considered popular on Beli but I really wanted to try them, they're just too hot and not very satisfying to kick off your palate. The bread was okay, a little (very) messy and the hummus trio was cute but not necessary or particularly tasty. The pollo al limone and gamberoni e fagioli were good, a little dry but not a deal breaker. Service was nice, the place is pretty casual so I would recommend for a regular casual date night, it's not fine dining--the experience was nice but not luxurious. What I mean is it's cozy and inviting, not elegant and stuffy. Cheers!

Great spot which I stumbled on after the Christmas parade…read more Had: Stuffed mushroom Florentine (unreal!) Shrimp supreme linguini (huge portion, recommend) Bread with homemade butter

Arrived with another couple that recommended this rest . Only 5 other tables taken . The server did…read morenot come over for 35 minutes . We got water and no bread . The helper felt bad a said she would take our drink order . they didn't come for another half hour . Server finally came over took our order for apt. and meal . The app came 30 minutes later with our drinks . zThen the server said our entrees were ready but forgot our side salad did we want to take them home . seriously ? Finished our meal ordered two deserts to share she forgot one . We had asked for two separate checks at the beginning she said sure and brought us one check anyway . So 2.5 hours only one other table was being served by the time we left . Iur friends were embarrassed .Would never ever go back and food was just ok .

We had the best meal! Our waitress Lindsey was beyond awesome. Great food and great atmosphere…read more Look past the NYC folks who are posting bad reviews.

All over the world, there are restaurants that you go to not for the quality of the food, but for…read morethe view of the water. This is one of them. We were sat at a large table on the huge patio, and it was good, even though the live music ended a bit early. Our server was lovely, her smile never faltering even when my mother insisted we sing for a birthday boy at the table. Personally, I want to eat seafood anytime I'm near the water, and this was no exception. We shared oysters (solid, but very pricey), baked clams (quite small, but tasty enough), sesame crusted ahi tuna (solid), a beet salad special (well balanced and one of the best things we had), and fish and chips for my kids (solid). In the future, I'll probably stick with starters because those were a better bet than the mains. We shared the Cod Mediterranean and the Honey Soy Glazed Salmon. Both dishes were undersized, underseasoned, and overcooked. That's a bad combination. If I have anything to say about it, and I usually don't, we'll be back for drinks and apps but forego the mains next time.

We were excited to try Via Cassia during our visit to Hudson over the MLK holiday weekend, and it…read moredidn't disappoint. We arrived right on time for our 7 P.M. reservation, to a room that was warm and buzzy. We chatted briefly with Meigan, one of the owners, who was absolutely lovely, before being seated promptly. I ordered the gricia, which was divine (mine never turns out this well!), and my husband had the squid ink pasta with scallops, which he loved. We then shared the flat iron steak, which was cooked perfectly. We also enjoyed a few glasses of a Tuscan blend, which was just the thing to complement our meal. All in all, it was the perfect Saturday date night dinner, in a cozy, romantic setting. We trudged through the snow, back to our hotel, happy and full. We'll definitely return.

Had a lovely meal at Via Cassia, which welcomed us with open arms at the end of a long workday. We…read morehad walked by Via Cassia a number of times before dining here, oftentimes seeing folks enjoying Aperol spritzes at the outdoor tables having what seemed to be a relaxed and joyous time, which made for a very compelling advertisement. While it was too hot to sit outside when we dined here, we made sure to start with a couple of Aperol spritzes, which were delicious and exactly what the night called for. I wouldn't say the food was as mind blowing as many of the reviews have described it to be, but it was still very good, albeit a bit inconsistent. We'll of course need to return to sample more of the menu (particularly the pastas, which we did not try on this occasion). We came here at around 8:30pm on a Wednesday night. When I looked online, I saw reservations opens throughout the night, so I didn't end up making one, mainly because we weren't sure what time we'd make it out for dinner. As it turned out -- mostly like because it was Wednesday and many places in town are closed -- Via Cassia was packed and there was nothing open when we arrived. We ended up sitting maybe 15 minutes later so it didn't end up being much of an issue, and we made sure to put in an order of Aperol spritzes to sip on while we waited. Food-wise, we ended up going the protein and veggie route and forgoing the pastas. I usually don't give much attention to pastas at Italian restaurants because I'm gluten-free, but through my thorough review review, I saw that Via Cassia offers gluten-free pasta and that it is heralded as quite good. I happened to not be in the mood for pasta on this particular night but it seems like that is where Via Cassia shines, so I'll know better next time. What we had, as I mentioned, was still solid though. Eats, below: Black Tuscan Kale Salad w/ honey and black truffle vinaigrette and ricotta salata: A+ Far and away the best thing we had. I honestly could have had three of these instead of the two veggie sides we got, and that's a lot coming from me because I'm always out for the most variety possible. The lacinato kale was so fresh and delicious and held the magical and heavenly dressing in the perfect way. The ricotta on top made it that much more decadent (decadent for a salad, at least). Grilled Quail w/ lemon yogurt and roasted corn: A- Always excited to see quail on a menu. The amount of protein was a bit smaller than we were expecting and while cooked very well, it was definitely underseasoned. However, the corn, yogurt and all other accompaniments were super flavorful and delicious, and when combined with the quail in one bite, it altogether worked very well. Halibut w/ cherry tomatoes, roasted summer squash, cucumber: B+ Similar to the quail, the halibut was fairly bland but the accompaniments were well-seasoned and flavorful, and paired nicely with the fish to make for a well-rounded and tasty bite. I appreciated the use of seasonal ingredients, as bright and colorful as they were fresh. Broccolini w/ black garlic mustard and pickled chilis: B Beginning to think someone had a bit too light of a touch on the salt or something on this particular night, because the broccolini was also lacking some flavor. All components were there and you'd expect with this preparation to have good flavor, but it wasn't quite there. Also very oily. Roasted Baby Carrots w/ honey and pink peppercorn vinaigrette: A- Oily again, but more flavor this time, making it somewhere between a B+ and A-. The vinaigrette itself was light and tasty -- the oiliness seemed to mostly come from what I imagine was involved in the roasting process. In any case, an easy fix, and these were otherwise very good, a hit for my partner in particular. We split the negroni (made with Malfy gin, which I hadn't heard of before) at the end of the night because we wanted to try it without drinking all that much. Highly recommend and splitting one will not feel even close to enough. Next time I'll be getting a whole one for myself, no sharing allowed.

I was sooo looking forward to our Valentine's Day dinner at Feast & Floret! Planned for an early…read morebird dinner (5pm!) because we had tickets to a jazz show right after. Our table was in the same room as the bar but next to the fireplace. The bar doesn't have actual seating - they have tables in front of it which is nice and keeps the intimate, moody quiet vibe. It definitely had a romantic vibe with the fire, the lighting and lots of flowers throughout hanging from the ceiling. My only complaint is that there was a table with kids who were pretty noisy in the beginning. Not exactly what I was expecting for my Valentine's Day dinner but that's what I get for an early dinner! The food was excellent overall. We had a sense of what we wanted but then the server came over and told us the specials which threw us for a loop! I was dead set on getting pasta because Feast & Floret is known for their homemade pasta but we ended up ordering a few different plates: Quail Special - This was my first time ever having quail. The plate came out with 2 whole birds and to say I wasn't nervous would be a lie. It was a little salty (not sure if maybe it should be) but tender and delicious. It came with creamed Kale and nuts. Chilled Beets with Mint - Weird having with a hot meal but still so good. Butternut Squash Arancini -- A must try. You can taste a hint of butternut squash. It wasn't too overpowering. Affogato - The simplest dessert on the menu but worth it. Regarding drinks, try their Honey Old Fashioned. I'm not a whiskey drinker but always try my girlfriend's drink when we go out. Their Honey Old Fashioned was so good that it made me want to order one for myself! Feast & Floret also sells their own honey. Before we left to get to the show, I had asked about making our own bouquet. Grace, the florist, allowed us to pick what we liked and she arranged our bouquet

Wonderfully good food here -- made a stop between NYC and the Berkshires for food and chanced upon…read morethis gem here. The ingredients were quality and the food had heart, and the people here were lovely and hospitable for us early walk-ins. The space itself had this wonderful, lived-in feel and I could really feel its history of excellence over the years. :) This is now on our hit parade when we visit the Berkshires and I'm already salivating thinking about those roasted radishes in the photos...

Love Savona's! We live in NJ but visit this area 2-3 times a year and always make sure we can dine…read moreat Savina's while we're here. Ambiance is lovely. Outdoor dining in the summer is perfect. Food is consistently delicious. For Valentines Day they had a regular menu and a special menu so you weren't forced into expensive food. The wait staff is great! Very attentive.

While in Hudson for the weekend, we stopped into Savona's on our last day. We wanted to get some…read morelunch before hitting the road home. Didn't have a reservation but it was the middle of the afternoon so we were able to get a table right away. We were sat in a back room which is part of the dining room. It was a little small but it appeared that there was another dining area downstairs. Bernie was our server and super nice. She quickly came over with breadsticks which was a happy surprise! We ended up splitting the Gorgonzola Stuffed Figs -- small bits for sure, but good for sharing. We also ordered the baked clams oreganata which was my favorite. I typically don't go out of my way for a Cosmo but started out with Ceil's Pear Cosmo - it was SO good. For dessert, I ordered their Valentine's special which was a Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini. This didn't hit the mark for me with the strawberry chunks. I wish I had ordered another pear Cosmo. Savona's was not the overall vibe I wanted for Valentine's Day dinner so I am glad we came here the day after for lunch. This would be a great place for a big family dinner! Wait staff including Bernie were all super friendly.

Tabla was a quaint little place. Very small seating area on the main floor but seemed to host…read morelarger parties upstairs. The drinks were very balanced and sometimes felt too boozy (maybe I'm just sensitive). The food hit it out of the park! Everything was so flavorful. The staff wasn't super helpful or knowledgeable.. one of the dishes we had ordered had sausage in it and I asked if it was spicy or sweet sausage and she looked at me and said I think it's pork. It was a serious wait what moment ‍ like of course it's pork but is it spicy or sweet? It was sweet haha but we'll definitely go back if we're in the area again.

BEWARE OF HIDDEN FEES!! I wish I could give zero stars. We…read morehad a group of 11 for my friend's birthday and the experience was a disaster from start to finish. The service was not good. Although our server was nice, she was often slow and not readily available. She and other runners/servers did not bring many things we ordered/asked for. 1 friend never got his side of pasta for his entire meal, another did not get his glass of wine when others who ordered at the same time as him got theirs. My girlfriend had to ask 3 times for a steak knife and we were constantly begging for basic items like drinks and ketchup. The predatory billing practices here are shocking: 20% Automatic Gratuity: ok, this is not unusual for large groups in many resistant, but clearly explained why the staff felt no need to actually serve and take care of us. 10% "Living Wage Fee": A mandatory tax on the customer because the owner refuses to pay their staff properly! Never experienced this fee firsthand only saw it online. An absolute joke to expect us to give an extra 10% to your staff because you're not paying a reasonable salary! $30 Cake Slicing Fee: We brought a birthday cake. They stored it and brought it out, but we ended up taking it home without them ever touching or slicing it. They still had the nerve to charge us $30 just for the "privilege" of having it in the building. When we spoke to the manager about the 10% surcharge, he acted like we were the problem and talked about how they are trying to make a living. We were all asking ourselves why he's not paying them a fair salary?? why is it our responsibility to pay even more, particularly for poor service! The food is fair at best and wildly overpriced. Definitely go anywhere else as this place is an overpriced tourist trap with lousy service!

We were going to a concert in Woodstock and decided to try this restaurant. We were very happy with…read moreour choice. The restaurant is in a beautiful old yellow farm house with a great front porch.The inside is beautifully decorated. We were greeted as soon as we came in . The service was amazing .Very professional yet warm .Always making sure we had what we needed and that we were enjoying our food .We had drinks ,appetizers, entrees and desserts.We enjoyed everything we ordered .

I had the pleasure of photographing a wedding for Nicole Puckette Photography a couple of weeks ago…read moreat The Barn at Cucina in Woodstock, NY, and I can honestly say it was one of the most beautiful experiences I've had behind the camera in a long time. From start to finish, everything about the day radiated warmth, care, and that unmistakable Woodstock charm. This big old tire lug even cried at one point (beautiful day). The Barn itself is stunning -- rustic beams and earthy textures balanced by soft, glowing light that makes every moment feel intimate. The space feels both elevated and welcoming, where guests instantly relax into the atmosphere. As a photographer, I loved how naturally light fell across the room, how every corner offered a backdrop of character and soul. The staff deserves endless praise, I must say. They were attentive, yet never intrusive, and moved with thoughtfulness. I watched glasses being filled before anyone noticed they were empty, plates delivered with genuine smiles, and small details handled with a level of care that made all the difference. And then there's the food -- it was out of this world. Every dish was crafted with love, pride, rooted in the flavors of the Hudson Valley and plated with artistry. From the first bites of fresh made pasta to the rich, soulful entrées of chicken and fish, guests talked about the food all night. And me, two days later I'm still talking about it. Guests lingered at long tables, savoring not just the food but a sense of connection it fostered. My hats off to the chef! I love what you do. The Barn at Cucina in Woodstock does not just host weddings -- it embraces them. It gave the bride and groom and their family and friends a space to celebrate love, life, the past, present and the future while also creating a sense of community, belonging. By the end of the evening, it was less like a venue and more like a gathering place for something sacred, joyful, holy. If you're considering Woodstock for your wedding, The Barn at Cucina is a gem. As a photographer, I can't recommend it enough -- it's a place where love is not only celebrated but elevated, wrapped in incredible service, unforgettable food, and a setting that feels timeless, chic, elevated.