Absolutely unbelievable! The quality of ingredients is exceptional. I've tried many dishes there…read more Usually there are items on a menu that are better than others. I've been amazed, however, that at Villa Mulino every dish I've tried is consistently first rate. The atmosphere is refined and European. Ervus (owner/manager) is a gem and treats everyone like family. His staff is experienced and you can tell they love working with him. I've dined in the US, Europe, Far East and Middle East and have never enjoyed a restaurant more. Seriously! We are lucky to have Villa Mulino in our area.

This restaurant is tucked away, but once you step inside it feels polished and thoughtfully…read moredesigned. The warm, almost beachy architecture still fits the New England setting. I started with a cocktail topped with a mini charcuterie board, which was a fun touch. We ordered the tuna tartare to start. The portion was generous and the tuna tasted very fresh, especially with the mashed avocado on top. For my entree, I had the frutti di mare. The flavors were great, but I wish the sauce were a bit thicker since it settled at the bottom and left the noodles a little bare. Service was excellent and we never felt rushed. My fiancé ordered the espresso martini with cold foam to finish. I am not usually a fan of espresso martinis, but this one was impressive. The cold foam and chocolate-covered espresso beans stood out. Looking forward to coming back in the summer to try the patio.

The food was over the top. Glad we didn't order and appetizers. It was difficult since the…read moreselections were very tempting. All of the dishes were served in a sauté type pan. Can't say enough about this restaurant! Will be back!

Tramonti is not for the weak-appetite, come hungry! The portion sizes are unreal - all of our meals…read morewere served in full size skillets and we had leftovers for 3 more meals afterwards! Not to mention the complimentary bread, bruschetta and mussels. It's not the most authentic Italian food I've ever had, and sometimes less is more, but everything was enjoyable. Somehow we left room for dessert and it was worth it - both the limoncello and affogato were out of this world, along with the complimentary delicious limoncello shots! Service was excellent and attentive, everyone was constantly buzzing around checking if we needed refills or if they could clear our plates. My only complaint would be the acoustics - the music was blasting so everyone was yelling to hear each other at nearby tables. Otherwise, a great, fun atmosphere!

My family and I have lived in the area for more than a decade, and last night was our first visit…read moreto Geppetto's. After one dinner, I can confidently say: waiting that long was a major strategic error on our part. Walking in, the ambience immediately hit us. It felt transporting -- like one of those small, incredible places you stumble into somewhere in Italy. And I don't mean the "strip mall, giant portions of red sauce, Sinatra on repeat" Italian spots (no disrespect... I'm from New Jersey, I was raised on those). I mean real deal, authentic, thoughtful Italian cooking in a space that feels intimate and special. The menu is focused, authentic, and clearly executed with confidence. Honestly, I have no food allergies and at one point I realized I could probably close my eyes, spin around, point at the menu like I was playing darts, and be thrilled with whatever showed up. We committed fully to the experience: multiple appetizers, entrées all around, dessert, coffee -- basically the kind of ordering strategy that makes a server look at you and think, "These people came to eat." And somehow each dish was better than the last, which is both impressive and slightly unfair to the dish that came before it. Service was warm and attentive, though a little mysterious in structure. Several different people helped us throughout the night and none identified their roles. At some point I stopped trying to figure out who our official server was and just assumed Geppetto's operates on some kind of Italian hospitality relay team system. Whoever it was, they were all great and made the night feel personal and welcoming. Now for my two pieces of feedback, offered with genuine affection. First: our charming rustic wicker farmhouse chairs had just a touch of sag. Three members of our party are over 6'2" and about 240lbs, and there was a brief silent moment where we all wondered if the chairs were about to become part of the evening's entertainment. Thankfully they held strong. If those chairs could talk, they'd deserve a glass of wine. Second: the bread was fresh and delicious but leaned toward a very crusty baguette situation. Great bread, but it made some appetizers a little bit of a jaw workout. I'd love the option of butter or olive oil alongside it. But honestly... if those are the only things I can come up with, that should tell you everything. If you haven't been to Geppetto's, go. If you have been, go again. It's one of those rare places that feels elevated without feeling pretentious -- the kind of restaurant that makes you slow down, order dessert even when you're full, and immediately start planning when you can come back. After waiting ten years to try it, I can promise you one thing: We will not be waiting ten more.

A gem in Torrington! The setup and atmosphere make guests…read morefeel like they walked into a traditional italian restaurant, in italy. The menu is unique, with typical italian homemade dishes, not anything we've seen in other italian places in the area. The chicken liver & pork chop are to die for - an absolute must. The homemade bread is delicious as well as the olive oil. Getting a reservation on a weekend can be tough so book ahead !

Absolutely Exceptional - A True Taste of Italy!…read more The homemade linguine with cream of zucchini and mussels was nothing short of extraordinary. The pasta was perfectly cooked, silky, tender, and clearly made with passion. The cream of zucchini sauce was velvety and light, coating each strand of linguine with just the right amount of A beautiful meal, warm hospitality, and a pristine environment--this restaurant is a true gem. I would return again and again! Serv

Alright. We started with drinks at the bar - lovely bartender, fun experience. Got seated once the…read morerest of our party arrived - there were 7 of us. We did wait a bit to get someone to take our order, then Sam came to take care of us, but it was 50 minutes til we ordered. I got swordfish with asparagus risotto - the swordfish was a wee bit overdone, but the risotto was really good. The vodka rigatoni was ordered by a few people and it was a bit salty. The 4 cheese pizza was ok - I did not try it, but it was tried by 3 others and rated crispy and ok. My sister in law liked her eggplant parm. There was no bread, so we were offered 4 free desserts- which was lovely. We LOVED the desserts - I don't even like tiramisu and I really liked it! Cheesecake was delicious and the lava cakes were a hit. There was a little confusion over 6 vs 9 oz pours for the wine - I was only asked once what I wanted and the price was significantly different. Like $23 for the 9 oz rose. The staff was very kind - they were not always nearby and would disappear at times, but our interactions were really nice. We were busy celebrating our nephew's graduation- so we enjoyed ourselves and were grateful for the time together. A few bumps here and there, but we had a lovely evening.

Ambiance was lovely. Nice lighting. I was with a group of 14. Drinks were lovely. The fig…read moreprosciutto arugula flatbread was so yummy. The tagliatelle with mushrooms was my favorite!

Second time to Treva Saturday night. Always busy. All the restaurants are like this in West…read moreHartford but they pack you in so tight you can barely move. To the point where trying to get in to the table my purse knocked over a water glass and it smashed. I'm not large either. Anyway. First time here I felt my dish was much better. I had the Branzino and it was great. This time I had the fruitta de mare and the sauce was extremely bland. Dish felt dried out. Not enough variety of seafood either. Mostly mussels and calamari. Was presented in a weird dish too. I did not care for it at all. They gave me gnocchi for gluten free pasta. It was fine just sauce was bland as mentioned. My boyfriend loved his Orrechiete and it was very good. I will say from the mozzarella bar we had the burrata and the tomatoes were flavored beautifully and the bread also looked quite nice. Bf said it was great. Giving Treva a 4 for last time it was great and everything other than my entree this time was good.

I went there for a 60th anniversary luncheon. I had grilled salmon - it was perfectly grilled, nice…read moresize portion; vegetable was a scoop of garlic mashed potatoes. Other selections included chicken Milanese and vodka penne. Salad was served first - very tasty included, greens chopped walnuts, feta cheese with a delicious dressing that did not overpower the salad. The dessert was a caramel apple cheesecake- scrumptious! Service was prompt and friendly. Interior oof restaurant was lovely - has booth and table seating.

I have been visiting Amici for almost 10 years. Michelle was one of the best professionals out…read morethere. Could be such a solid low-key Italian joint. What's holding it back, you ask? 1. Side salad included with entree was 1/4 cup max of lettuce. 2. Ceasar option for side salad cost an extra $6. 3. Chix Parm and Baked Ziti in no world should be $22+. 4. Garlic bread with cheese $13 for 5 slices.

OMG! Good food good service. Eat in or take out it is…read moreyummy! A perk is it is BYOB- love that.

Ordered a meatball grinder. Expected whole or even halved meatballs. Instead we are lucky if there…read morewas a total of 2 meatballs mushed into a large grinder. Very disappointed.

Great food! Nice atmosphere. attentive staff. We plan to go again soon. Easy parking. Interesting…read moremenu.

That very well may have been one of the best meals of my life!! The food was obviously to die for,…read morebut the ambiance and level of hospitality was also beyond elite. Couldn't recommend this place more - can't wait to be back! My favorites were the vodka sauce pork chop and of course the golden deviled eggs - cmon now!

Went to Salute on a Friday night without a reservation and were pleasantly surprised to get a table…read morefor five within five minutes. That said, it was clearly busy, so I would definitely recommend making a reservation on peak nights--we got lucky. The service was excellent from start to finish. Our waiters were very friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Portions are generous. The cheesy bread appetizer is a must-order--warm and perfect for sharing I ordered the cod and salmon, and both were absolutely delicious, cooked well and full of flavor. The wine selection is also strong, with plenty of good options to pair with the meal. Overall, a great Italian spot with great food, service, and atmosphere. I would happily go back.

My girlfriend and my trip to Salute for our 2 year anniversary was stellar- from start to finish…read more I'll get all the basic stuff out of the way first. The food, fantastic. I got the pasta à la vodka with chicken, and my girlfriend got the pesto gnocchi chicken dish. Everything came fast, warm, and fresh- cooked to perfection. We also got the cheese garlic bread as a starter, which was delicious and the perfect size as to not spoil your dinner. Finally, we split an order of the chocolate lava cake which was one of the tastiest desserts I'd ever had. Now, onto the even more impressive details. First things first, calling in, and then changing the time for our reservation was very easy, and the man who picked up the phone seemed very excited to have us coming in to the restaurant. Upon arrival, it was clear the host (Jimmy) was the same person on the phone, as he remembered my name and was immediately incredibly hospitable and friendly. Jimmy asked me and my girlfriend how long we'd been together, and we told him "2 years today!" This at first seemed like typical small talk on the way to the table (which I should mention was arguably the best seat in the house, a table right by the front window in a nice quiet area of the restaurant), but I was quite impressed when the first thing our server, Vincent, said to us a few minutes later was "Happy anniversary." Vincent was very helpful and made sure to circle by our table frequently enough to make sure we had everything we needed, but not to the point where it was unnecessary- perfect!! As you can see in the attached image, our lava cake came with a nice happy anniversary message, and I'd like to remind you that this was all just from us mentioning it to Jimmy, once on our way in. We were treated to some goodies to take home separate from what we ordered, as well as a nice half off discount on the parking lot up the street. And it was to my great surprise and graciousness that when I peeked at the bill, our dessert was missing- based on the service we received, I would be surprised if this was a mistake. In summary, our trip to Salute was nothing short of a 5 star review. Excellent food, clean bathrooms, calm and friendly atmosphere, and I do not understate this when I say that the service was IMPECCABLE. Thank you very much to Jimmy, Vincent, and Salute as a whole for a wonderful evening- we will be back.

Love their party pizza. Great sauce and cheese…read more Friendly staff and HUGE pizza. Delish!

I dont want to write this review but we are tired of wasting our time and money on food that's…read moreprepared by amatuer's. We ordered our meals that arrived tasteless and portions seemed small. A pizza too arrived with tons of cornmeal and that too seemed out of size. The crust was super dense and was sliced into real small slices. (Grown men eating kiddy sized pizza) My suggestion: Train a real pizza maker that knows how to make a pizza and slice it right. The unprofessional wait staff sits at the bar drinking wine in sweat pant pajama's. Real professional? Parking is on the main street. Near broken booze bottles. Our company won't be eating here anymore. Thanks for reading.