For the life of me I can't figure out how this place has 5 stars? We thought they were closed, as walked in at lunch time on weekend and place was empty. My dish (soba noodles) was so terrible I had to send it back. The lamb patty was pretty flavorful but dripping with fat and grease. The fries were mushy/soggy. The chicken sandwich- same. The lamb meatball appetizer-- good grief was terrible-- what type of spice was in that was beyond me -- skip that! The ONLY good dish was the avocado toast app -- they made that incredibly well! The prices were high. Expected a lot better food as they are same owners as The Whelk, and thought food there was very good. Oh well. read more

Made me expect when I see the menu and price but after eating, there is nothing special in flavor. Definetley overpriced.

In a word.. Delicious. The small plate apps were all fresh and tasty with the ingredients locally grown in the area.. The waitstaff we're pleasant and attentive with warm smiles at every request.. Best dining experience in a long time.. You'll be pleasantly amazed.. read more

This is one our favorite restaurants ever! The menu is unique and everything is prepared with so much care and wonderful combinations of flavors. The owner and all if the staff are always very helpful and informative. It's a gem!! read more

First off I don't see how there can be so many 5 star reviews. Something seems a bit fishy here. I have been here twice. It's clean, the service is friendly although a bit slow at times. The ambience is a bit dark. The tables are somewhat crowded together although not terribly. The menu is hit or miss. There is creativity but the execution is inconsistent. For the price I feel that both times I have overpaid for what amounts to a fairly mediocre dining experience. It's not terrible but it's certainly not great. This place is a prime example of trying too hard to be something it's not, but charging you for it. The portions are small unless you get the burger with fries. In that case you will be absolutely stuffed. I will note that the fries are actuallt really good though. I don't go out to eat to get stuffed though, and I can get a superior burger elsewhere for less. If you do somehow end up here some time I recommend that you do get the burger. It will be cheaper and more reiable than anything else they offer. With all the dining options in fairfield county I just do not see a reason to come here unless you live in Redding and don't feel like driving to Norwalk and just feel like giving it a chance. I don't plan to return any time soon. read more

We were in the area this weekend and were lucky enough to try out Taproot Saturday night. This new spot is such a beautiful addition to the Bethel food scene. Serving up super fresh, super local dishes that are layered and smartly flavored. We were with a group of six so we ordered a lot and each dish was better than the next. Some highlights for me was the pimento cheeses, meatballs and shishitos. Full off of the starters I ordered the salad and beets for my main. Both were perfect (like, maybe I should move to bethel perfect). I always am so bewildered why there are not more farm-to-table spots in the area given all of the available goods but this place was really worth waiting for. In addition to the delicious eats, the staff was super knowledgable and went out of their way to make the night nothing short of perfect. Lastly, the space has a really nice vibe. Not pretentious but echoes a bit of the food philosophy: simple, well put together and simply enjoyable. If you are in the area do yourself a favor and try this place out. We will certainly be making a trip back soon. read more

Ehhh. I wanted to like the place. Atmosphere - charming. Playlist - very good. Wait staff - attentive. The burger was not good. Patty could have been an overcooked Bubba Burger, bacon was rubbery, Aioli tasted like sour cream and onion flavor. My companions ordered better. Cocktails and drinks seemed good. Pig cheek was like a simple, but tasty, stew, made traditional style with red wine. Hard merengue dessert was tasty. read more

Our first visit to Taproot truly blew us away. We enjoyed two of the cocktails, the satay and spring roll appetizers, and the crab fried rice, and everything was satisfying and delicious. The southeast Asian menu is a unique offering in this area and I can't wait to go back and try the rest of the dishes. Our servers were phenomenal as well. Overall an amazing experience. read more

Everything was delicious! Beyond our expectations! Cauliflower almond soup is a definite. Lamb papardalle was fresh and al dente. So glad to have a farm to table gourmet restaurant in town. read more

It happened to be a 'Japanese' night so for a person who's always craving for good Japanese (comfort) food, I jumped at the chance. Chic ambiance and cozy atmosphere with young and hip patrons, which make you reminisce eateries in downtown Brooklyn or somewhere in the city (NYC) near a college campus. Also interesting is that this place shares a door with the adjacent cinema (rarity these days!) so as you're waiting for a table, you can smell popcorn. Good if you like that because I know some people do. I don't. Anyways, going to the more important subject; food. I think this is probably the best you're going to get in CT. The ramen is tasty but salty - as salty as the most authentic restaurant you'll find in Tokyo. Sushi don is good but the rice! So soggy. Pork belly sushi - now, that's eclectic and interesting. Could've been good but again, the rice! Yuk. And there's just TOO much of those carbs. The yakitori - not much to comment there, as its just marinaded with one of those off the shelf sauces. I can tell that the chef probably learned cooking in Japan as I came out somewhat satisfied but I have to say, my bar is set quite low. read more

Great new menu! We really enjoyed the drink specials and the mushroom spring rolls especially.

I had high expectations when I saw 5 star reviews across the board, but guess what... This place deserves it! Our party of 4 had a lovely evening and came away impressed with the food, atmosphere, and service. I liked the tapas style of small plates to explore. Everything was tasty, fresh and interesting. Even the drinks were interesting. We had a great time and felt like we got beyond our money's worth for the food. read more

All the 5 star reviews do not surprise me... Taproot is excellent. We had the foie gras mousse to start and it was two nice pieces on great bread with an awesome cherry jam topping. Then we split the romaine salad and the lamb burger. Both were excellent and filling. We'll be back to explore more of the menu. One slight negative - eliminate the door to the theater. The popcorn odor you get when it is opened is distracting. read more

We had a great meal and dessert as we were celebrating a friend's birthday. We made it for the Happy Hour so we ordered a half price bottle of wine and some appetizers. The food was all terrific yet different from the average fair. The heat was out so they had a portable heater which is OK. My only complaint was after we had paid our bill about $150 with the tip, we ordered a refill for two of the coffees. They actually brought us another bill for $4.50. They should rethink this policy as it left a bad taste in my mouth after all those good tastes from the food. Bill C. read more

So kind, so attentive. The food was incredible, not overdone, perfect! I left feeling like I just had some of the best food from the area (and the best dessert I've EVER had). The restaurant was small, which I prefer because I never once felt like it was crowded or I couldn't hear the person I was dining with! Just amazing. read more

Oh Bethel, how lucky we are! Masterfully prepared dishes with layers of flavor that are truly an experience. Lamb ribs and meatballs were the stuff dreams are made of. Porchetta with crackling so crispy it's sinful, paired with beans so freshly harvested, you can literally taste how fresh they are. The Hot Mess dessert with local blueberries and the most immaculate meringue and seductively silky ice cream you can imagine. Salted caramel popcorn panna cotta? Yep that was insane too. This is a true jewel in CT and we are ever so fortunate to have it right on our backyard. Hands-down the best. Welcome! We will see you again VERY soon. read more

We just finished our take home meal and are still over the moon for every dish. The pork belly-crab rice was the best fried rice we've ever had - and we've had plenty - from all around the world. The lamb patty melt, and "fast food burger" are clever, elevated forms of both, with paper-thin cucumber on the burger that created a freshness that was less-pickled more-bright in flavor. Tater tots cooked to perfection, ditto fries. Before we finished our dinner, we looked at their Sunday hours. A Bethel treasure! Oh, and the service, efficient and friendly. Call ahead, pay ahead, call from your car, they'll bring it to you. Attached to Bethel Cine. read more

Just had dinner at the newest and latest opening in restaurant friendly Bethel. Chef Jeff and Steph hit this one out of the park. We had the romaine salad with fresh egg and beets, dressing was light but very tasty. Great combo. The burrata with blueberries etc was unusual but what a great combo. Striped bass must have just been caught and cooked to perfection. Grass fed burger was scrumptious!!! Glad we got in for dinner as word spreads this will be a destination restaurant!! Great addition for Bethel!!! read more

This is such a wonderful addition to Bethel, I honestly feel lucky to have Taproot right down the road. Chefs Jeff Taibe and Steph Sweeney made artful food full of flavor. The food was inventive and the menu was amazing! Highly recommend the hot mess dessert- The meringue rocks and the addition of fresh seasonal fruit keeps it current and tasty. read more

This place is phenomenal!! Had the lamb patty melt and the sweet & sour onions made it absolutely delectable!Jen, the bartender/waitress was very friendly and provided exceptional service and makes a mean drink!!! Highly recommend all to try this place out! read more

Absolutely amazing food. Makes your taste buds dance with the unexpected delicious combinations.

Highest quality food from local sources and expert and creative cooking makes for an unbelievable dining experience . The service has been exceptionally good on all four recent visits. Highly recommended are the pickled carrots and pimento cheese for appetizers; Lamb patty, shrimp and grits, pig cheeks, cod cheeks, and burger are all great entrees. Desserts are fantastic too. read more

This place is the best. We've only eaten here via takeout so far due to Covid, but even still, the food is excellent. Unique menu items and great dairy and gluten free options which is not always easy for us to find. Would highly recommend! read more

The food at top root is delicious! Service was great, I'll say it's the best restaurant in bethel. Small and cozy place! read more

I only wish there were more nights in the week so I could find more time to go back. We have tried so many things because it's made easy with the small plates (if that's your thing). Everything has been fresh and delicious. Service is exceptional and it's a great spot. We went for full dinner one night and then drinks, snacks after a movie the next time. Both experiences were great. read more

Food is great and high quality, space is cozy. Price is not cheap but not super expensive with medium food portions; you're paying for quality, not quantity. I had the oxtail sloppy joe - it was good, but I think it's just personal preference that I like an asian or south american spice profile for my oxtail. The fries that came with it were seasoned with salt and thyme and were great. My compadre had the chicken and waffles - I don't particularly like chicken and waffles but the ones here were magical! So good. I ate the crumbs off his plate. We also had the grits with cheese and egg - would also highly recommend. We will definitely be coming here again! read more

Went for dinner here with my husband on the early side of a Saturday night without reservations and they were kind enough to snag us a table! Our waitress was attentive and friendly, making great suggestions for dinner AND dessert. Their menu is seasonal with interesting flavor combinations. Very unique and definitely worth a try! We'll be back! read more

WOW! This was our first time at Taproot and we were thrilled! We ordered 3 small plates to share and a main entree each (chicken, monk fish and the lamb ribs).....all of them were fabulous! Do not miss dessert!!!!!!! I highly recommend this wonderful new restaurant! read more

Just had such a fun and flavorful meal here! So fresh, such amazing flavor combinations (ok - seared four gras, sweet and sour peaches, hazelnuts. OMG) Very imaginative and delicious cocktail offerings. Soooo happy that Taproot is in my neighborhood. We will be regulars. read more

Really great and inventive dishes. Very high quality ingredients and elegant preparation but very familiar. Simple cocktails but they work really well with the different menu items. read more

Very bad experience horrible food service was good they took a lot of feedback from me and they defended themselves and points that they thought was good about their food I give them a lot of credit for that I think this place could you very well and I think the staff are very nice and intelligent I would always suggest this type of place it's just something about the staff did not seem happy in this restaurant that made me upset and I asked how they were doing and if there's anything I can do I love the $50 tip from one of the waitresses I will always do that for someone who is extremely nice to me read more

Great food! We had the lamb pasta and the burger. Food with passion. I would recommend. This restaurant takes it seriously and it shows.

This place is absolutely excellent. Easily the most adventurous menu of anywhere within 10 miles. The bone marrow, raw red snapper, and the pig cheeks were absolute highlights. Delicious cocktails with interesting ingredients, a grear beer list, and a solid ambience. Highly, highly recommend and I hope they are around for years and continue to put interesting things on the menu to keep it fresh. A huge new addition read more

Hats off to Taproot. The food was incredible and the staff was attentive with appropriate timing. We met friends at Taproot because it was equidistant from our respective towns and the restaurant was a totally unknown entity to us. What an awesome surprise!! After deciding that we would share plates and after 3 hours, I think we tried everything on the menu except for the burger. Great flavors, unique combinations and perfect portions - even for sharing. Loved that we could see the kitchen masters up front and personal and I encourage them all to keep going as they have found their "thing". Great job. We'll find another reason to be at your tables soon. read more

Absolutely amazing. I had wanted to visit but was sometimes put off by the outside the box ingredients and some what limited menu. Silly me! I had the burrata with apples, walnuts and kale pesto (unbelievableI) and the day boat scallops with brussels sprouts, parsnips, rice wine vinegar and honey. This is truly the best food I have had anywhere in a very long time. Go! Dont wait - just go! read more

We went for our Friday dinner date night during Lent. We are fasting, so we Google vegetarian food. This restaurant showed up on the search. We go since its close to the house. We arrived, it was small and they offered us a bar seat. My husband and I chose to wait because we are fasting alcohol too. Lol! We were seated in about 10 mins. I suggest making reservations because it's a small establishment. We sat were offered flat, filtered, or sparkling water. They had a few vegan/vegetarian options. My husband told the waitress the restaurant came up in our search for vegetarian food. She said wow we usually come up tapas and small plates but, we can accommodate you. We ordered arugala salad, beets and apples, and they made a special green bowl. All meals were amazing. The green bowl was delicious: fennel, bok choy, cauliflower, scallion, garlic, seasoning and flavor galore!!! I was sad we chose to split it.... fresh and delicious. The restaurant shares bathroom with movie theater. We sat by the door so,the popcorn smell was distracting. No complaints...just good, fresh food! Pistachio butter with beets and apples was magic in my mouth! Good food can't wait to go after Lent to try shrimp and grits hold the chorizo...Lol! read more

What a wonderful experience we had at Taproot on its opening night. The menu is innovative and changes daily, depending on what's fresh and available (according to the passionate and friendly owner). We shared seven small plates/apps and found each to be unique and delicious. The waitstaff is enthusiastic about the food and makes great suggestions. The decor is charming and quaint, with a dash of hip. It was a great night as my family first saw a good film at Bethel Cinema next door, went to Taproot, and then took a walk downtown. Bethel is lucky to have this exciting new restaurant. read more

I fell in love with taproot the moment they opened, but this past Christmas I fell in love with them all over again. I was looking to simplify hosting Christmas eve dinner this year and outsource some of the sides to Taproot. Jeff & Steph were very friendly and accommodating. Jeff offered to create some custom dishes based on what was being freshly picked at the farm and to match best match my main dish. The dishes were then prepared just before pickup time so they were all fresh. Communication was great (Steph called multiple times to confirm timing and Jeff was honest about some options that may not have stayed as fresh if served even 60 mins later). Also, the quantities were very generous and the bill was extremely reasonable (especially considering the quality of the food and that it was a custom request on a holiday). Most importantly... the result... absolutely amazing fennel/persimmon/pear/pomegranate/hazelnut salad, freshly picked baby carrots in a maple ginger glaze, roasted potatoes, and simply prepared blue oyster mushrooms.. it paired perfectly and had some unique twists that i wouldn't have thought of. Thanks again Jeff & Steph, always a pleasure!!! read more

Taproot is quite prodigious. From the friendly and attentive staff, to the eclectic and cozy atmosphere, to the best part: the cuisine. The brunch puts me at a loss for words! Taproot has enabled me to become more of an adventurous eater and I certainly have not been disappointed. Thank you to Jeff and Steph for sharing your talents with Bethel! We are certainly lucky to have such an establishment like yours, here in town. read more

Lovely prep, great food. Unique and thought out flavor combinations. Fresh ingredients. A fantastic experience. Leave room for the desserts! read more