I've been looking for a nice place for pizza in the neighborhood, after 10 years ...I found it…read more Their Mashed potatoes and bacon pizza, is the best! ...It's a nice, cozy, and vibrant place. Staff members are always polite and friendly. I'm definitely going back there.

I'm honestly not sure why this place doesn't get more recognition! This is bar pizza at its…read morefinest--crispy, delicious, and absolutely worth trying. Give this place a shot; you won't regret it!

We waited approximately 25 minutes just to receive our drinks and over 35 minutes for our food. To…read moremake matters worse, several items we ordered were never brought to the table at all. When the food finally arrived, the quality was unacceptable. The jerk chicken was raw, which is a serious food safety concern, and the rice and beans were undercooked. After such a long wait, we expected much better. To be fair, the restaurant did remove the jerk chicken dinners from our bill after we brought the issue to their attention, and that was appreciated. However, it did not make up for the excessive wait times, missing items, and poorly prepared food. Overall, the experience was frustrating and disappointing. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this restaurant based on our visit.

Good stuff behind the bar, the bartenders were pretty outstanding…read more HOWEVER that menu is sort of a drag, nothing was available on it. Also maybe consider having just a drink menu. The storys are a bit contrived for a neighborhood that unfortunately cares little for it, as i've seen. Again alot of things on menu were out of stock. I came to New Haven for a show down the block and strangely I was lured into something that was proposed as an extension of NYC however that it was not. Lastly, I get the concept but at certain hours the same Islander vibe gets pretty Banal after the 5/6 song that sounds like that last 5/6 songs.

I really don't post often, and when I do, it is because it is worthwhile. The House of GOATS…read morerestaurant in Waterbury, CT DEFINITELY deserves a worthwhile mention! I was visiting a friend on Friday, May 17; and we decided to order in. She mentioned she was craving a burger. Her exact words were, 'not just any burger, I feel for a burger from Hose of GOATS." I remembered thinking I can go for some pasta, but not from there. I knew I had gone there once before a couple of years ago; and though the vibe and entertainment was good, didn't really remember the food. Well, thank God I gave in to going there to get takeout. The place still looked amazing, the manager, Nigel, was gracious, and I even got to meet the chef, Kemoy (I hope I spelled his name right). I told him I was in the mood for pasta; and he recommended their Rasta Pasta. Now, I am a New Yorker... where the BEST Rasta Pasta can be found in Brooklyn! The chef seemed so confident, I decided to order the pasta with salmon and shrimp; and also ordered some delish chicken wings with a sweet chili sauce! I told you I was hungry. LOL! My friend ordered their famous burger (with plantain, avocado, etc.) The food was delectable! Seriously, I know I probably sound like a paid spokesperson, but the pasta and wings were really good. Look out Brooklyn, Waterbury's Rasta Pasta at the GOAT is a contender! They even made their own blue cheese dressing and sweet chili sauce! I went from not remembering what I order from there a couple of years ago, to can't wait to go back for more of that Rasta Pasta, wings, and whatever else Chef Kemoy will recommend. I even sent food pics to family and friends in NY and PA to tell them where we will be going to dine the next time they are in Waterbury! Yes, the food was that delicious! Oh, and that house specialty fruity drink they make was my liquid dessert.

Came to House of Goats - food/vibe was good but I have a serious issue with my check. I left a CASH…read moretip and wrote "CASH TIP" clearly on the tip line. My card was charged an extra tip on top of that anyway. There is zero reason to add anything to my card when I clearly wrote cash tip. That's not a mistake, that's taking extra money that wasn't authorized. I caught it on my bank statement. I'm extremely disappointed. I came in to support and have a good night, and left feeling ripped off. I trusted you with my card and you abused that trust. And even though I had to go through the extra steps to get my money back when I shouldn't have had to in the first place, it doesn't make it okay. Let this be a warning to everyone else - PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR BANK STATEMENT if you eat here. If you leave a cash tip, write CASH TIP clearly and take a photo of your receipt, because they may charge you extra anyway. Thankful I did.

Second time here and wanted to try an entree. My previous experience was pizza-focused. Wanted to…read moresee other items on the menu. First off, service was outstanding (thank you, Heather)! Really top notch. Look and feel of the holiday decorated (but not over the top) dining area made a dreary and cold night disappear. My friend and I split a calamari with hot peppers and Gorgonzola to start. Maybe the best I've ever had (although the marinara served with it is meh/bland...so I just stick to lemon). I am already planning on when I can feasibly get back there to order again. He then ordered the veggie panini with a side salad both of which looked like a work of art. I ordered the cavatelli with sausage and broccoli rabe. My favorite combo. It was out of this world. Perfect cook on the pasta and rabe. It was warm and spicy and savory all at once. A must try. Next visit I'm going to be torn on pizza or pasta. Maybe I'll get both - with calamari as a staple all-time order. Go There Now Note: call for a reservation on Fri/Sat nights.

So happy I finally got to try this place! The atmosphere is very nice and has a dim lighting…read moresetting. I ordered their Fagoli Soup as a starter and it was more of tomato soup and didn't really taste like Fagoli at all, but it was still decent and the portions are pretty big (but it was $8). For apps, we got their brussel sprouts which I thought were divine, crunchy and savory! We also got their cauliflower and I thought they had a nice kick to it. For my main, my friend and I split the Bolognese and The Hanger Steak. The bolognese had a nice flavor but the gnocchi was a little off and the hanger steak was delicious! And their truffle fries were a little strong but they were really good. For dessert, we got the nutella pie and that was damn good! service was relatively quick as well

Went there to celebrate my friend's birthday. The place itself was really nice, clean, and had a…read moregreat atmosphere, but unfortunately, the service completely ruined the experience. I asked the waitress for Rémy Martin, and she told me they didn't have it, so I ordered something else. After waiting about half an hour for my drinks, I decided to go to the bar myself and get a drink. Only to find out that they actually DID have Rémy Martin. About 10 minutes later, the waitress finally brought the drinks I had originally ordered. At that point, I told her I didn't want them because I had already taken it upon myself to go to the bar and get my drink. Considering the prices--around $40 for two drinks, and they weren't even top-shelf. From that point on, the waitress's attitude completely changed. She became upset and appeared to take her frustration out on the rest of our party by ignoring their orders. My friend's wife eventually had to say something because the situation had become uncomfortable. She explained to the waitress that she felt disrespected by the way I acted on walking to the bar. Then came the bill. Of course, the drinks that had been sent back were still on the check. I was not going to pay for drinks that I did not consume, so I asked to speak with the manager. Fortunately, he end up resolving the situation professionally, and removed it from the bill What should have been a nice birthday celebration turned into an unnecessary and uncomfortable experience. The restaurant itself is beautiful and clean, but good service and professionalism matter just as much as the atmosphere. Based on this experience, I would not return.

Manny is the best bartender there. I recommend asking for him when it comes to making drinks!!read more

A low key bar. It has good drinks and expensive ass food. Metric has basically Italian stuff. Lots…read moreof alcohol choices and many wines are available. The service is as slow as molasses. It was definitely not crowded. Sparse for a weekend evening. That wasn't a good sign. After sitting at the bar we waited for a bartender. We kept waiting. Finally one came. The drinks are okay but kind of high priced. It's $7 for a well cocktail. The wines are priced ridiculously. Looking over the food menu we became disappointed with the choices. The food is very expensive and it's not even anything exquisite. Pretty much no vegan choices. The menu is mostly fried stuff. After all this had transpired we decided to be finished. It has some good liquor. This is way overpriced and so is the greasy food which is too much for the poor quality unfortunately.

My husband surprised me by taking me here one evening, because I have lamented about the lack of…read moreHaitian food in New Haven. Haitian food requires a lot of time, love and effort so it's nice to be able to pick something up when you don't feel like spending hours in the kitchen. Being from NY, I am definitely spoiled with Haitian culture and cuisine! But I was pleasantly surprised to learn of the Haitian community in Fairfield county. The owners at Metric are such a delight. I believe the restaurant has been here for 20 years. The husband Pierre is originally from the L'Artibonite region in Haiti where my family is from. And our region is known for our delicious rice and fresh produce that is the heart of the country's cuisine. His wife Eve is not only stunning but she makes great drinks as well. I ordered the legim (vegetable stew) with diri kole (rice and beans) and banan peze (fried green plantains/ tostones). The portions were generous, but most importantly, the food was very good. Everything was so fresh, made to order and many of their ingredients come from the Bridgeport community garden. The legim contained the eggplant that a community member brought in just an hour before. And the fried okra that we sampled came from there as well. The familiar sound of kompa was music to my ears. Pierre even gave my husband some samples of tassot (fried turkey). If you're Haitian or familiar with Haitian cuisine, ask for dishes even if you don't see them on the menu, they can accommodate you. It was also heartwarming to see the non-Haitian regulars enjoying our food and culture. They make American dishes like pizza, but when you come to a Haitian restaurant, you come for authentic Haitian food and I believe they do that well. Haitian food is not fast food so prepare for that. We enjoyed the family vibe and were in chill mode. The hospitality alone would make me come back.

Ordered a large cheese pie. It was incredibly greasy, floppy, and flavorless. The staff were…read moreincredibly kind and I did like the vibe in the bar area. I wouldn't order their pizza again but am willing to give them another try for a dinner option.

Tried 1st class for the first time. Very pleasant staff, very attentive. Food and drinks were…read moregreat. Will definitely be back.

I've reviewed Heirloom before. Our 7/4 visit is noteworthy because it was a home run on all counts…read more I've always liked this comfortable space and it's always clean. The waitstaff is serious and helpful. Our party of four ordered Eggs Benedict (2), Wild mushroom omelette, and Tuna Melt. The entrees were done perfectly and served promptly. I am suffering with back pain and shifted in my seat to be comfortable. I said nothing in the process. I was shocked when the manager tapped me on the shoulder and offered a pillow. This was such a spontaneous and kind gesture. Thank you!!

We went for restaurant week.I order whole belly clams. It was awful! The clams were one tangled…read moremass of breadcrumbs, slightly burned with no discernible clams. The grits was a dried pancake of substance- no sauce. My friend ordered , a chef, ordered the cod. Her dish was too salty and then she found a plastic string in her food. The waitperson couldn't care less. After we expressed dismay, they took 50% off her meal. It was a terribly experience in every way.