Two weeks ago, we had our son's wedding, and we celebrated the rehearsal dinner at Terrazza…read moreRestaurant in Portland, CT. We loved the beautiful setting in the Quarry Ridge golf course. The venue was perfect for our 75 guests and it was beautifully prepared by the staff. In planning the event, Adis was incredibly professional and gave us helpful advice to give the event the tasteful, refined and family-oriented vibe that we were aiming for. He even recommended a florist to do the flower decorations and she turned out to be excellent The day of the event the room was just as we had planned and the event was a delight. The food was absolutely delicious, and we received multiple comments from our guests about how beautiful the room was, how delicious the food tasted, and how wonderful the service was. All the staff had the same attitude that we found in Adis, paying attention to details and making all, guests and hosts, feel like family. We are sure this will not be the last family event that we will celebrate at Terrazza.

Great food and great service, went to a bridal shower there and everything was fabulous! We love to…read moreeat on the deck on a summer night.

I would give more stars if possible. Classy, linen tablecloths, napkins, and an extensive menu at…read morereasonable prices. The garlic knots are delicious! The salad is no longer included but for seven dollars you get a large salad to share with your guest, separate plates. The waiters are knowledgable and friendly. The accomodate any changes and do so with a smile.The tiramisu is so great you will want to save room. Portions are enough to bring home for next meal. The eggplant is exceptional! The menu is varied and has something for everyone, the wild mushroom ravioli is unique and so worth it. Try Fiores, you will be coming back as everyone we have introduced. Sadly they are closed Mondays,so enjoy any of the other days! Again the wait staff in fantastic and so are the chefs!!!!!

The food was great- had chicken with vodka sauce. It had papardelle noodles underneath it. The…read moregarlic knot rolls were yummy. I had the worst service from the 2 young girls there. They were busy on their cell phones and talking another language loudly which was not appropriate when you are working. They never asked how my meal was, didn't offer me dessert. I was quite disappointed. The staff here was never like that.

I honestly only got pizza from here because I really needed to use the restroom after being at the…read moresoccer fields, and I am so glad I did. This was a 10/10 great pizza experience. We are not often in Middletown, but we will definitely be back. This is a great place to stop, and I 10000% recommend it. Of course, I had the gluten-free veggie pizza, and I added pineapple because I am a pineapple-on-pizza person. Sue me, I am an islander. My partner had the shrimp pizza, not gluten-free, and ordered a medium. The size was honestly obscene for a medium. He kept asking to drive back down there every day after because he wanted it again. Definitely returning.

Our neighbor raves about Mondo, so we thought it was high time we paid a visit…read more Mondo is fairly easy to find; our only error was accidentally pulling into the wrong parking lot. They do offer a free lot in the back, but judging by all the cars, Mondo is very popular on a Friday evening. Sure enough, there was a big line of people picking up orders, but we walked right in and were seated immediately. We started off with a beet salad, which was surprisingly delicious, combining candied walnuts and sweet orange and green apple slices with salty feta and tangy balsamic over a mountain of mixed greens. We then moved on to paninis, generous portions of meat and toppings on freshly baked, crispy bread. One of us chose more mixed greens tossed with dressing while the other chose crunchy French fries. We also ordered a third panini to go, the Mondo combo. We asked for fries; the kitchen accidentally gave us a salad. Our server, Heather N., saved the day by noticing the error and giving us both side orders. Mondo is family friendly, and there were plenty of children during our visit. As such, the volume was a tad loud and boisterous, but nothing obnoxious that would prevent us from returning.

Went for an early dinner and brought my cousin for the first time . She loved the delicious garlic…read moreknots. I had salad and eggplantl rollatimi and she had the meatball grinder . All very good . The staff was very nice and very cozy inside.. enjoy Chris M

Have been to this restaurant multiple times and their food is delicious. Start you off with fresh…read moresteaming garlic knots. My favorite dish here is the chicken franchise. Also really enjoy the cakes that they have for dessert. High-quality and an amazing way to end the meal.

Great food and atmosphere! Service is awesome, very attentive and always happy to answer any…read morequestions. The servings are huge, we can get three meals out of each order. Love going here!

When our son visits from DC, he wants a family dinner. We have found the perfect place hidden in…read morethe basement of a building on Court St in Middletown. Down the stairs and through the door into the dark cavern of a cave in Italy. I swear, we traveled back in time. Checkered tablecloths and dim lighting created ambiance. Food is served "family style" here. That means that one entry will serve 3 people. We over ordered, of course. But the leftovers tasted just as good the next day. Authentic and delicious. See if you can find this hidden gem.

Hidden gem right in the heart of Middletown. We ordered the Bada Bing Chicken sandwich, Bacon…read morepizza, garlic knots and grabbed some octopus and cannolis. The sandwich was very good, crispy and flavorful. The bacon pizza was just crispy enough with flavorful sauce. The garlic knots were made fresh with a very nice aromatic herbal garlic infusion. The cannolis were chocolate dipped and share size **we did have to go back because the pizza was made without bacon and we were over charged for the garlic knots. Brought it to the owners attention but they corrected it right away. He also added the cannolis for the inconvenience. Mistake fixed right away and will definitely come back again for just that reason

Massive, delicious sandwiches and great customer service. This is truly a hidden gem near Wesleyan…read more I've passed by here so many times but never noticed it, so I'm glad I stumbled upon it on Yelp! There is no parking lot, but street parking in this area isn't too bad. It is a take out place so the inside is set up like a deli. Everything in the case from brownies and cannolis to pasta salad and squid salad is homemade. They offer a large variety of sandwiches, pizza, and more, but I knew I had to get. Teflon Don because of how delicious it looked in the pictures on Yelp. The Teflon Don did NOT disappoint. I got a 12" grinder, and it was massive. It was stuffed with meat and satiated my sandwich craving. I also tried apricot nectar for the first time, and I'm hooked. The workers were also super sweet and even let my friend go into their kitchen and see the fresh sauce they had on the stove for his chicken parm! Great people.

I recently had the grandma pizza and it was delicious. Also tried the baked potato pizza both…read morereally good . One of the few places you can grab a slice. The staff are great a very cozy atmosphere definitely give them a try they have a nice variety to pick from . Enjoy Chris M

Great food here! I order a pizza with bacon and I was not disappointed! They put a bunch of bacon…read moreon my pizza! Awesome pizza , wings , and tasty garlic knots! Food is great at this establishment! Staff are friendly and helpful. Restaurant is clean. Prices are fair.

Their garlic rolls are to die for! I always get their chicken and shrimp dish. Plenty for dinner…read moreand left overs. The ambiance is relaxing in the dining area however if you want a bit more excitement sit in the bar area. Excellent and helpful service. You won't be diappointed.

Awesome home made style Italian food! Great portions and so…read moretasty!! Chicken parmigiana was the best I've had since a trip to Italy!!

We were fortunate to find a metered parking spot almost directly across the street from this…read morerestaurant because every other space within easy walking distance was taken other than those designated as being for the handicapped. We found the bar area packed with patrons on arrival ostensibly in order to participate in their Thursday night happy hour that runs from the 5PM until 10PM. After advising the hostess of the situation, she seated us at a nearby table in the dining room. Our server arrived shortly thereafter and took our beverage orders of Chardonnay ($6) for my wife and a chocolate caramel pretzel martini ($8) for me though no pretzel was discovered loitering on the rim as O expected. We also received a complimentary roll that my wife could not and did not ignore. Our first orders off the "bar bites" menu were calamari and arancini. The calamari ($8) with lemon basil aioli was quite good though little in the way of Italian long hots were unearthed. The pair of arancinis ($7) with peas, prosciutto and smoked mozzarella with marinara sauce was warm, crispy and delicious. A second beverage order was deemed advisable with a second Chardonnay ordered by the lady and a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon ($6) for me. Both of which we enjoyed while noshing on a trio of meatballs ($7) in plum tomato sauce and mussels ($6) in a sauce featuring white wine, basil, parsley, tomato and roasted garlic though the tomato seemingly went missing. The mussels were excellent while the meatballs came up a bit short in the taste department thought not in quantity. Service throughout was quite good.

I had been to Esca in the past, but this was my first time in a while, so I was excited to return…read more We were seated upstairs overlooking the restaurant, which gave the space a nice atmosphere and made for an enjoyable setting. At the start of the meal, we asked for sparkling water, and the waitress specifically told the busboy not to bring still water as well. Personally, I think it can actually be nice to have both on the table, but it was not a major issue. For an appetizer, we ordered the octopus, which unfortunately was the low point of the meal. It was extremely chewy, almost difficult to chew, and probably should have been sent back. The scallops for the main course were much better and redeemed the experience considerably. They were cooked properly with a pleasant texture and served over a decent risotto base with a flavorful sauce drizzled on top of the scallops that complemented the dish nicely. For dessert, I had gelato, two scoops of chocolate and one vanilla, and both flavors were excellent. Very rich and one of the better parts of the meal. Service overall was solid. One person in my party did not like being referred to as "dear" by the waitress, though I personally did not mind it. She was nice and seemed to really know the menu well. Overall, this was probably closer to a three-star experience based on this visit because of the disappointing appetizer. However, I know the restaurant has been better in the past, so I am giving it four stars and would still consider returning.