This small establishment offered a surprising amount of local charm from the cozy seating to the "hometown" decor. The menu shows personality with fun entree names as well. I ordered a pizza while my friend ordered a tuna sandwich, and we both shared some fried mozzarella. The plate sizes were surprisingly large which meant that we were both able to take some home after the meal. All the food was good, but I would describe the quality more as reliable as opposed to extraordinary. There was nothing wrong with any of it, but the flavor failed to stand out in any way. Having said that, the charm of the establishment along with the fast service and generous portions is enough to encourage return visits. read more

Great bar atmosphere and a fun place to grab a bite to eat and a beer. The staff is always friendly. My son and I grabbed a salad and 16 wings; 8 Honey BBQ and 8 Garlic Parmesan. The creamy garlic salad dressing on the salad could be a little more garlicky, but it's good. The wings are meaty and juicy and the sauces weren't too heavy. The garlic parm was our favorite. My mom raves about their pasta with shrimp and asparagus, so I'll probably try it next time. Dad prefers to have a pizza. We'll be going back to check out all of the other offerings soon! read more

Straight overpriced ass. Rubbery wings, dry, overcooked chicken cutlet, bland food. Place was good years ago. Standards and quality have gone through the floor. read more

I placed an on-line order for a tuna sandwich at 4:55pm. It stated to pick-up in 30 mins. I went to the restaurant at 5:30pm and was told my order wasn't ready so I waited. Fifteen minutes later I asked again if my order was ready. It wasn't. Ten minutes later they said my order was ready but when I checked the bag my order was missing the 4-bean salad. The girl apologized and she went to get it. Finally another woman came out and said they were all out, that she called me and left a message. When I looked at my phone, she called 10 minutes after I was already waiting in the restaurant! She said they could refund the cost of the salad or I could substitute something. I asked for the refund. I'm still waiting for it to hit my credit card. On top of it, when I got home my sandwich was missing cheese someone forgot to include. This was a horrible experience. I won't go back. read more

Second time here and it's pretty consistent. The servers are so kind and patient. They frequently check on you and bring by sauces or parm's without even asking. The beer selection is pretty valid too. Theyre cold and crisp, perfect addition to a quick casual meal. The wings are spectacular. I've decided to come back often to try every flavor. They are cooked really well, not all soggy like some places. The pizzas has been good each time. My only request is for it to be cooked just slightly more so that the middle part of the pizza isn't as soggy but other than that the crust cheese sauce and toppings are up there with why CT is the pizza capital. read more

I would have posted pics of the food but my stomach couldn't wait! Absolutely amazing food whether you get pizza, a sandwich, salad, soup or whatever else they have on the menu! The Sammy the Bull sandwich is AMAZING!!! Service is always great and staff are super friendly and interactive, but not too much! Quirky little spot that has great eats! read more

We loved the atmosphere. The old cans lining the wall were neat. We were traveling to visit family and found this place. Great customer service. We got a pizza. It was pretty good. But what really what made the place for us was how great they were to our granddaughter read more

Got the gluten free Vangough pizza Has bacon, potatoes, broccoli,scallions and Alfredo sauce. Was delicious absolutely the best gluten-free specialty pizza I ever had. Will definitely be back for this. I had the tenders and fries I liked them very much Setvice was great she was very attentive and it was very busy in here. read more

The Plum Tomato - Chicken tenders and fries - Pizza Near Me - Colchester, Connecticut

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My go to order is the big Buffalo. It's a Buffalo chicken sandwich with onions and Spinach with blue cheese on focaccia bread ITS SO GOOD the staff is very friendly and the ambience is like an authentic and cozy vibe very good service. read more

Excellent service and food and Liz as our waitress was absolutely exceptional. Had a delightful lunch and a wonderful craft beer

The Plum Tomato is a staple in Colchester and draws an eclectic crowd; everyone from toddlers in high chairs to seniors, sharing the cozy space. It was mobbed for lunch on a Monday, with apparently only one server working the entire dining room, but work it she did! We had a bit of a wait, but it was understandable. The menu hasn't changed much and that's a good thing. We got two Bubba Gump brickinis and a tuna fattini, and everyone was happy. If you want chips and pickles or four bean salad, it'll cost you extra. read more

Eggplant pizza came burned I mean burnt and sandwich was horrible never again! Can to 60 dollars and was horrible

Got a pizza last night and it was basically inedible. When I first opened the box it looked okay, but when I bit into it the bottom was so hard that it was like eating cardboard with about as much flavor. I've been there a few times over the years and am disappointed every time. I don't plan on giving them another chance. read more

well this is the 4th time that broke the camels back. I use to love plum but over the past year complete down hill. today was the last. a large pizza two toppings. more like a medium and all the server said was "ya our pizza guy is slacking". time before last, told me 50 mins, took 1 hr and 20 and the pizza was partially cooked and wings gummy. time before that gave me the wrong order and all they said was "we can remake it, but it'll be 25 mins", after I already waited 45 mins! such a waste, use to be good. go somewhere else read more

We wanted pizza and our usual place was closed, our son's best friend said that this is the best place in town so we decided to give it another shot since the first issue was six years ago. We ordered one Hawaiian, and one pepperoni mushroom. I wasn't given a Cost over the phone, but I figured it would probably be like $35/$45 with tip. I go to pick it up 45 minutes later and the lady at the counter told me my bill was $60... for two pizzas and 3 small bottles of soda. I was dumbfounded, but since there was a line, I just paid and hoped that this was the best pizza I've ever had. It wasn't. The Hawaiian looked fine but super undercooked but the other one was black in several areas. There was hardly any cheese and it just tasted mediocre. Super disappointed read more

Casual restaurant with friendly service and delicious food. I mean look at that calzone. It was huge! Big enough to share or enjoy over a few sittings. read more

We recently rediscovered The Plum Tomato. We wandered in on a quiet Tuesday and had the place almost to ourselves. I like that they have separate entrances for take out and dine in so that traffic is separate. The atmosphere is comfy with wood floors and wood tables and old signs. Our waitress was very nice and answered all our questions about the menu. They have great sandwich options and a bunch of creative pizzas. The waitress was spot on with our beers and food and was very nice. We have been here twice now and nothing has disappointed! The sauce on the pizza tastes home made (I do think they make it) and the soups are definitely made in house. I hear they get busy around the weekends, but I highly recommend trying it out of your haven't been in a while or haven't ever been! read more

I recently ate at the Plum Tomato in Colchester. We have eaten at the restaurant in East Lyme about 5 times. I'm not the biggest fan of Plum Tomato but others like it. The restaurant in Colchester is not the same as the restaurant in East Lyme. The sandwich I ordered had no resemblance to the same order in EL. It was small, cold and didn't even appear to have the same ingredients on it. I asked that it be reheated and then asked for some more sauce. The waiter brought me a dish of lukewarm sauce. I guess it didn't occur to him that if he just had to reheat my meal he should heat up the sauce. My husband ordered the peanut butter pie and I started laughing. Especially when the waiter asked me if I wanted a fork. the serving size was so little it looked like it was for a child. I won't go back there. read more

I love this restaurant. From the prices, the staff, and the food, it's all out of this world. I've never had a bad experience here, which is why I keep coming back! Do yourself a favor and try a "Sammy the Bull" or "The Elton". Their creamy garlic dressing is my FAVORITE! read more

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This used to be my favorite restaurant. Their sandwiches were out of this world! However, last week we ordered online, they gave us a pick up time 45 minutes out... we got there on time, but I had to wait 30 more minutes! When I got home, hungry and excited to mediocre pizza's... what a complete disappointment!!! I will never go back! read more

Came for dinner with my mother, sister, her newborn, my two kids, and newborn. They were so friendly and helpful when ordering. Great prices on wine bottles and loved the chicken parmigiana (mom got the eggplant parmigiana and liked it too). Kids got mini cute pizzas. Sorry, too busy eating to take pictures. read more

What a great place! We were a large group. Our food was timed well by the kitchen and delivered in a timely fashion by our server. Lots of drinks were delivered quickly as well. Prices are appropriate. Food is delicious. Very accommodating. read more

How can one place have so many selections and be good at all of them? I love the Plum Tomato got that very reason

I haven't been in yeas, I can't have food with Garlic, I'm allergic. Was cute with old tables and chairs to sit in, back then you could bring your own wine bottle read more

We have been getting our pizza here for years. We are now able to get delivery. Last night I ordered my pizza online for delivery. After waiting an hour for my pizza, it arrived. Instead of putting artichokes on it, they put anchovies! I could not even eat it! I called to let them know and instead of putting me to the top of the list for a new pizza I was informed I would have to wait for another hour! I told them forget it and they gave me credit. BTW I checked to make sure I ordered correctly, and I did! read more

Food was good, but the server was atrocious. Horrible attitude and refused to split our bill how we needed it to be. I have not received service like this ever... ridiculous. In no way were we rude to her, she just seemed to want to be anywhere but at her job. I get it! But damn. Also saw her making out with her little boyfriend in the kitchen. Not a good look. read more

It is a really excellent little restaurant if you take it for what it is. Small, cozy, family-friendly with reasonable prices but good quality and even healthy foods on the menu. Plum Tomato is kind of a hidden gem ... you wouldn't really think it was this good from outside appearances. It isn't too fancy and doesn't try to be. It is kind of quirky and cool and nostalgic inside. They have families with children, friends hanging out and couples out for a date. No bar but a nice selection of wine, cocktails and local brews. So far everything I have tried ... sandwiches, salads, pizzas, appetizers have been all been excellent! The service has been excellent every time, they definitely have a good staff and that is saying something in this day and age. read more

So it's not too often that I get down to the Colchester area and I'm actually okay with that. After years of my Lacrosse teams beating up on their Lacrosse teams, there's a fair amount of bad blood there and I'm not sure I'm even legally allowed to cross the town line. That being said a recent visit by my daughter's high school lacrosse team to Bacon Academy meant I had to go back and would need a place to celebrate what was sure to be a decisive victory. Spoiler alert, it was. Luckily a coworker of my wife suggested this place when my wife told her that we were headed to town over the weekend. Apparently, she had worked there back in the day and swore by the place as a must try. That's enough to get me in the door. The place was located right on the main strip and easy enough to find. Nothing too flashy or pretentious happening on the outside and mostly looked pretty cozy. We were seated right away and offered menus and drinks. I knew for sure that there was going to be a pizza happening and right away looked for the one with the most meat involved. Godfather it was! The wings also came highly recommended so went ahead and ordered the "Plum" size of hot wings (12). Wife and daughter opted for wraps as per usual. Wings came out quickly and were absolutely amazing. Super meaty, great sauce, top notch for sure. Mains came out soon after and we were in full feed face mode. As far as the Pizza goes, it was pretty much what I was hoping for and expecting: nice crispy wood-fired crust, sweet and tangy red sauce and super high quality tasting toppings. The toppings, in particular, grabbed me as nothing tasted like out of a bag here. All fresh and fantastic. Wraps were also on point and at the very high end of the taste scale. In the end, we were in and out of there in less than 45 minutes and the food and service left absolutely nothing to be desired. Hard not to give the place 5 stars as there was literally nothing at all to complain about. Good enough to almost make me want to live in Colchester. Almost. read more

The Plum Tomato - The godfather. Come to daddy! - Pizza Near Me - Colchester, Connecticut

We had The Plum Tomato cater our outdoor wedding reception. Catering manager Erin was a pleasure to work with and was very helpful with our choices and the quantity of food that we would need . The food was delicious and was delivered hot and on time . Highly recommend!! read more

The garlic dressing alone is worth a trip. Good pizza, decent sandwiches. I've only done take out and every time it's solid and the staff is friendly read more

A gem of warm country friendliness on a main drag through town. Step into a modern recessed country vibe. Service is excellent/prompt. My companion ordered Titanic Turkey GF I ordered Magic Garden GF Wrap. WOW! We were both completely impress with the freshness and satisfying size of both meals...to quote us..."Yay!! That was REALLY GOOD"!! No...seriously, it WAS really good. A new favorite! A MUST CHECK IT OUT if you're in this area. read more

Food is good. We always stop when we are in the area. HOWEVER, the service is awful. We arrived at 1pm, with 3 tables already seated. We ordered within 5 minutes, took 20 minutes to get our waters, and over an hour to get our food. The waitress never came to the table to check on us. She hid in the kitchen because very clearly she forgot to enter our order. A couple that came in 45 minutes after us got their food within 15 minutes. When we did get our foods, she didn't say anything just dropped the plates and went back into hiding. When we were done we had to go to the counter to ask for boxes and our bill. read more

Best thin crust pizza in Colchester! Their garlic knots are fantastic. Also their Sammy The Bill sandwiches are amazing (beware only for the very hungry if you order a whole sandwich)! read more

Mozzarella wedges were amazing, best ones I've ever had! Pizza was very good, me & my man shared a large and the large was huge! Should have gotten a small since we got a appetizer but now we have a snack for later. Blackberry pear cider was great, now I have to find it at a store local. Server was very nice. read more

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I love love the plum tomato. I really do. I get anything and I am always satisfied. I love the pizza, salads and soups every time I go. I was the second table there at 11:45am. After I ordered, the place became quite busy. My visit today was the opposite. At first I was happy to be there but after ordering a lemonade, I was told the machine was out. Ok, so I stuck with water. The salad was delicious and always fresh. I get them often and enjoy them each time. Then I ordered the Horton as I absolutely love eggplant. As a chef myself, I always go for foods that I don't feel like making but enjoy trying at all restaurants! Eggplant is always a go to. I get it on your pizza and am always pleased. The sandwich arrived and the top of the bread had a scorch mark on it so it was unappetizing to look at, however I understood it's brick oven fired so I forgave that. A little char is lovely! The pieces of eggplant had a horrible mouth feel and was definitely fried in oil that wasn't up to temp. Zero crispness and very oily. Half of the skins were unpleasant and had that rubbery chew that can come from improperly cooked eggplant. The Caramelized onions definitely had skins in them, so many of the bites were tough and they were also chewy. I love the sauce at plum tomato and the melty cheeses were delish so it was all edible! But, I wasn't enjoying it as I was hoping. I would have said something and even sent it back but the waitstaff never came over to ask if I was satisfied. I saw that she and the other waitstaff was very busy however I was a paying customer too. So I sat and ate the sandwich I wasn't enjoying. I ate it so overall, it's ok. I just expected better. Then it was time to leave and I sat with my empty plate and empty drink and waited, and waited. Then waited a bit more. Not once had she come over to the section I was sitting in for me to even flag her down. I left some cash and left. THAT I feel bad for and I apologize big-time. I was just not happy and just needed to leave. I will def be back but had to leave this as I was just not satisfied today. Today. I always will support PT and look forward to trying the sandwich again. Thank you. read more

Eh used to be good now we always have to call and say something's wrong, whether extra toppings included or wrong item or burnt etc

This is one of those spots in your hometown that you miss when you move. Lucky for me being back in town, I got to stop by (and eat everything!!). Their pizza is second to none and they have so many unique options to choose from. My go-to is the Pope pizza (with spinach, feta, tomato, etc). I swear I could eat an entire large pie myself. We also had a side salad to share which was great. Service is always awesome here - it really feels like home. Stop by and try it for me while I'm out of town!! :) read more

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Sold me a cold pie that wasn't fully cooked, got food poisoning would not recommend to anyone read more

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Great food great servers! Restaurant was as busy as I've ever seen it since the covid pandemic. We ordered fiesta fries which were plentiful and Delicious as our appetizer. Loved them! Also ordered a large sandwich (enough to feed 3 people) which was so good and would recommend it to anyone and a large grandfather pizza which was perfect. My hubby and I ate until we were stuffed and took the rest home to feed 4 teenagers, who loved it all as much as my husband and I did. Try this place! It's delicious? read more

We stopped here on a Friday night. The dining room was busy, but we were greeted and seated promptly. Our server Liz T was friendly and courteous, and kindly offered the 3 kids paper and crayons without us having to ask. My husband and I split the Godfather pizza and I got the Greek salad. All of the vegetables and greens in the salad were fresh and delicious. We can't wait to come back again and again when we visit CT in the future. read more