Community Table was a fantastic find and easily one of the best meals we've had in the area…read more We started with a couple of excellent cocktails before sharing every course. The smoked trout dip was outstanding, especially paired with the incredible house-made seeded crackers. The spring pea soup was fresh, vibrant, and absolutely delicious. For our mains, we shared the duck breast, which was cooked perfectly and served with an exceptional beet purée. We also ordered the trumpet mushrooms, which turned out to be the ideal complement to the duck. To finish, we shared the orange upside-down cake, a light, flavorful dessert that was the perfect ending to a memorable meal. The experience was made even better by Hannah, who provided warm, attentive service with a wonderful disposition that made us feel genuinely welcome. Beautifully prepared food, thoughtful flavor combinations, and impeccable execution throughout. We'll definitely be back.

We have celebrated special occasions at Community Table for many years and have always enjoyed our…read moreexperiences there, which makes this review disappointing to write. Our party of four spent over $800 celebrating my mother's birthday. A few hours after the meal, my brother became seriously ill, and because I had also sampled his chicken dish and later experienced nausea myself, we were concerned the illness may have been related to the meal. When we contacted the restaurant to share our concerns, the conversations with management were disappointing. Joanne spoke separately with several members of our family and asked whether my brother had gone to the hospital, undergone testing, or had proof of illness. When I asked whether the restaurant maintained food safety documentation, I felt the question was viewed as accusatory rather than as part of a reasonable concern following our visit. Overall, the interaction lacked the empathy and reassurance we had hoped for. No refund, credit, or acknowledgment was offered. As longtime customers who have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, and milestones here over the years, the response was surprising. Beyond the health concern, the overall dining experience felt noticeably less positive than in past visits. The bread exterior was very hard, and we noticed other nearby tables eating only the soft interior. The vegetables served with the scallops were tough, the pasta was dry, and most of the dishes (except for the pea soup) lacked flavor. The deserts were lackluster, though the goat cheese cheesecake was delicious. The cheese board appetizer was presented without explanation of the cheeses or accompaniments. Crumbs were not cleared between courses. While our server was friendly, we were repeatedly asked whether we had finished dessert, which made the evening feel somewhat rushed during a birthday celebration. The server also spent time discussing personal matters during service, which distracted from the dining experience. We had to find someone to get our coats otherwise we would've walked out without them. The ambiance at Community Table remains beautiful, which makes the experience especially unfortunate after so many positive visits over the years. Unfortunately, after this experience, our family will likely celebrate future special occasions at other restaurants in Litchfield County that we feel provide a stronger overall dining experience.

This is a very low key but upscale restaurant. Understated style with full bar and top notch…read morecuisine. Professional waitstaff provides quiet, competent service. We had the portobello egg sandwich and the Scottish salmon with an excellent French Sauvignon blanc. Both were delicious and not run of the mill fare. Expect to pay a little more for the quality you will enjoy. This is a destination restaurant.

The website claims that West Street Grill is "fine dining". That's far from the truth. It's a…read morebeat up old place where the food is ok. Skip the peasant bread - which is one slice of store bought bread with some cheese sauce on it. They should be embarrassed to charge $15 for that. Their signature pasta dish is a mishmash of ingredients smothered by red sauce. The 1/2 chicken and steak frites were good. The server was nice but it was not a "fine dining" experience by any definition.

Such a cute spot! While there is a big bar, it felt like we were still serviced well table side…read more Waitress was great. Food was delicious. Oyster tacos are a MUST

Dinner and service were both excellent! The vibe is fairly loud but not so much that it intervings…read morewith a good experience

I really like this place. I've been to the location in Avon, too. It's the type of place where the…read moreclassic pub foods are slightly elevated and any person in your party can find something they'll love. Much like my review of the Avon location, I love the apps. I enjoy the food. Service is terrific. The location and feel of Litchfield is way cooler as it's the old jail. Really really great spot. Can't miss. Just read the menu carefully. There's some interesting ingredients in typically classic recipes. For instance, there's truffle in the nachos. If that's not your thing (like it's not mine) don't make the mistake I did is lead with my love for nachos and huger and not read the fine print.

I love coming here! I try to get here at least one time during the summer to sit outside. I called…read morea few hours early to see if I could make a reservation. They were able to make one but couldn't guarantee to sit outside. When I got there they had a table ready outside, which was nice. My friend and I sat for a bit before were given water and menus. I was about to ask but our waitress came over and apologized for the delay. The food came out quickly and was really good! I look forward to going back!

I really wanted to love Arethusa al Tavolo. We chose it for my wife's birthday, hoping for a…read morespecial fine-dining experience in a lovely setting. Unfortunately, the evening became a three-hour waiting game. We were seated promptly, ordered drinks and were off to a nice start. Then everything stalled. Our starters took nearly an hour, and our main courses arrived almost two hours after we sat down. We were patient at first, but eventually the relaxed pace simply became frustrating... more bread, another glass of wine and still no food. When it finally arrived, the food was delicious. The duck dumplings, onion tart, crusted lamb loin and corn agnolotti were all beautifully prepared. Michelle also did a great job on the service side, but the kitchen was painfully slow. What disappointed us most was the lack of hospitality. There was no meaningful apology, acknowledgment or real effort to make things right... and we were charged for everything. More bread and a pint of ice cream didn't address the situation. We left impressed by the food but deeply dissatisfied with the overall experience. The prices reflect a fine-dining restaurant, but the service and hospitality did not come close. At this level, excellent food isn't enough. Fine-dining prices demand a fine-dining experience... and this simply wasn't one.

Very good service - nicely timed, friendly and helpful. Food…read morewas very good - across four of us we had a pretty good sampling across the menu and it was all great. Sea bass was perfect. Hanger steak was spot on. Uni toast!!!! Man that was tasty. What could be better: They badly need sound baffling - its way too hard to hear. Cocktails were meh. Wine list could be broader - they have some nice wines its just not a very good diversity. Would have loved to sit in the patio. Overall would totally go back

Petraroia Deli has delicious sandwiches. They offer a great variety that isn't available elsewhere…read more The roasted pork on the Cuban was outstanding.

Rating: 5/5 (Would give 4.5 if I could!) We stopped by this…read moreplace before a hike to pick up a couple of sandwiches for afterward--and I'm so glad we did. I'd honestly give it a 4.5 if that were possible, but since 4 felt too low, I'm rounding up. It was stellar. The spot itself is super quaint, tucked into a charming little rural town that seriously felt like it belonged on a Hallmark movie set. The staff were incredibly friendly and helped us choose our order, which was much appreciated. I went with the classic Italian combo, and it was absolute perfection. Seriously, a sandwich doesn't get better than this. The meat-to-bread ratio was spot on, and the mix of mayo with oil and vinegar added amazing flavor. The bread was just right--chewy enough to have a nice pull, but soft enough that it didn't fall apart or make the sandwich hard to eat. Highly recommend. We also tried the turkey club, which was tasty but not quite as successful due to the ciabatta bread. It was a bit too hard, and the fillings kept sliding out, making it tough to eat. Still, the flavors were great, and I was pleasantly surprised by the mustard. I wasn't expecting it on a club, but it worked well. Overall, would definitely come back!

Litchfield Restaurant Week (2025) returns at Materia Ristorante…read more Recommendations: Duck terrine studded with pistachios and topped with tiny cubes of port wine; Poached Bronzino in "crazy water"; Tiramisu. Service: Extremely attentive service Atmosphere: Relaxing and elegant

Every bite was a WOW. Beautiful decor and attentive staff made it a perfect meal. Hope to reurn…read moreagain soon.

OMG. Wow. All I can say is this was fabulous from start to finish. Ok yes you will pay for it - but…read morewow! The service was 5 star from the moment we arrived Joe was not only the valet he also answer our first few questions and really represented the farm. The location was beautiful with lush green spaces and large vegetable gardens, unique cottages (for overnight stays) we started by taking a quick walk around - glad we showed up 45 minutes fly for our reservation. We then sat in the tavern and had two well made drinks, my wife loves a good French Martini and they made an excellent one. They the called us to the upstairs dinning room and sat us by the window overlooking the path down through the open space towards the Spa. The sun was setting at the tree tops. We decided to try the 4 course dinner instead of the 3 because all the dishes sounded so good we didn't want to skip any. Anthony took care of us but there were also others making sure we had everything we needed. I added pictures for each. The bread was fresh and tasty, shrimp cocktail and a whole radish with a nice dip, the salad was great with watermelon and plums, the game bird (can't remember the name) was perfectly cooked with fresh figs, the pasta starters were fantastic one with red sauce and sausage the other with a pesto sauce with pine nuts -yum. The main was a filet mignon perfectly cooked medium rare with creamy mashed potatoes and a delicious sauce. Finally the desserts were great, 1 chocolate mousse and one cheese plate. We splurged for our 31st wedding anniversary. It's that kind of place. What a special night.

We dined at Winvian Farm last night, and it was fabulous. Cocktails on the patio as the sun went…read moredown, followed by a delicious four-course dinner upstairs, were the perfect finale to an incredible summer in Litchfield County. We enjoyed our meal in one of the side dining rooms, which felt both cozy and bright. The staff was warm and hospitable, the pacing was perfect, and the beautifully manicured grounds added to the entire experience. It was a truly memorable evening...and a superb celebration of life.

Love their lemonades and smoothies and on the weekends they have donuts from Brooklyn baking and…read morethey are some of the best I've ever had! Everyone is so friendly and helpful! You can tell either order on the toast app or at the door/window upfront to go or sit down and eat/drink inside, is super cute in there! Everything I've had from here is so good!

I've gotten in the habit of calling ahead to give businesses a fighting chance or at least to help…read morethem avoid a negative review. So I called ahead to Toast. And I asked a very simple question: do you have a trained barista on staff today that can pour me a camera ready drink? The answer was yes we can and yes we do. No they don't. $5.10. $6.10 with the tip. One sip. Ugly, bitter, massive like at least 10 ounces and I ordered a Cortado. Straight in the garbage. Oh also paper cups only.

I'm so glad this restaurant was recommended to me by my Airbnb host. I was craving some biscuits…read moreand gravy and they had them here. They were delicious! Nice atmosphere and such kind people also. Easy to find.

Corned beef hash texture is not great. In the food processor so it is like baby food. Clearly a…read moreMAGA spot. The WiFi password says snowflake. I do not patronize businesses that openly support Trump.