This review is not the easiest for me to write. I have been coming to the Little Columbian…read morerestaurant since 2015. I loved this place, their food was fantastic and the quality was super consistent; an excellent spot to get together with friends or a date. So much attention to detail was paid, house made dressing, salsa, all ingredients were super fresh, the meats were always cooked excellently, and the staff was friendly. I hadn't been to the restaurant in a while but at some point in the last few years the Little Columbian restaurant became My little Columbian restaurant. My friends and I went there for dinner at the end of October, there was one couple that was leaving the restaurant but we were the only ones there when we first walked in. The vibe of the restaurant has changed because they changed how they decorated the interior of the restaurant. I prefer their older vibe but no big deal. Our waitress was nice and very attentive all night and the staff in general was quite friendly. Here's my issue, the food quality is not as good as it was in the past. And if they are going to charge along the same lines as what they have, always been on the pricier side, then the quality should still be at the same level. There were a bunch of little things that added up. To start, the salad I ordered didn't have the same quality of greens (I think they used a spring mix in the past), there were some small bits of core in the salad. More to my disappointment the Salad dressing was no longer the house dressing they used to make it was Ken's balsamic dressing, which generally tastes like diabetes syrup. Maybe it was an off night for the salad and I could live with that but the lack of the old house dressing was disappointing. Speaking of cutting corners, the chimichuri used to be super fresh and of good quality ingredients. The chimichuri this time around had a lower quality olive oil and the parsley was dried instead of fresh. My friend ordered some empanadas, which were partially burnt and again the slasa wasn't the same quality as they used to make with the empanadas. For an entree, I ordered Bandeja Columbiana. The chicharon was a bit overdone but ok enough. The chorizo was probably the best part but you have to try to mess up chorizo. The maduro was kind of dry and somewhat bland. The chicken was a touch rubbery and the steak was fine; nothing to write home about. As I had mentioned before the food wasn't terrible, it was fine enough but it was not worth the price it cost. Much worse is the fact that the quality in general just isn't the same as it had been prior, maybe they just had an off night but something tells me this is how it is now. It's too bad this restaurant isn't quite what it was; it used to be one of my favorites.

Great food. Acceptable prices. In a sneaky little corner of East Haven. Would recommend to friends…read moreand family. Will go again. Be prepared to order in Spanish.

Ordered take out and was not disappointed. I had low expectations since I tried their beef soup…read morelast year and it was not good, no taste and just very bland. But, I was surprised how good the chuleta encebollado was... very tasty and huge portion. I also ordered a side of chicharron and that was a huge disappointment since it had no crispy skin, which is the only thing that I really like, so I ended up not eating it. But, I can't wait to try other dishes! Now, I know the dishes I should never order again.

We have always done delivery so we finally decided to go sit down inside and check out the…read moreambiance. It's not much to the eye, the food however is just so good and different. We are huge foodies in the area and always love finding now things to try. The platano relleno is a must! The staff is very friendly and they are quick to serve you.

We had been hearing great things about Bocagua Chimi's truck in Danbury, and since we hadn't really…read morehad Colombian food before, we decided to give it a try! We were really impressed with the special crab empanada they had on the day we went, and their signature chimi was delicious. We had sweet plantains with beef and sauces on it that was just seriously good comfort food. The owner was super friendly, and I appreciated that they had seating available. It started raining while we were eating, and we were so grateful that they had a tent set up!

Didn't make what i asked for at all. It also came so messy unable to eat. Don't recommendread more

We've been here more than a couple times from picking up full platters of food to running in for a…read morecouple pan de bono. We love this spot. The people are wonderful. The food is fresh. Everything is ready in their hot bar so it's so easy to go grab a meal or two! We love their juices and their packaged items too. Just a great spot.

I tried some pastries earlier this week and they were delicious, so I had to go back to try the…read moreBandeja Paisa and let me tell you of all the Colombian restaurants that I have been to in the state this one is by far the best place. The seasoning of the Frijoles is like back home, from the Chicharrón to the chorizo and the arepa this dish is worth trying. Please visit the restaurant you will not be disappointed. Thank you Delicias El Paisa see you soon

Found this place while on a walk and it definitely hit the spot. A new morning/coffee favorite …read more Everything is fresh and the dishes are pretty big and satisfying. They have Karaoke nights too. They have a nice bar and a good selection of drinks, not beers on tap tho. Everyone is nice and they all usually seem to like working there. Paid parking is all around

There was some confusion when we arrived. The waitress spoke zero English but they do comprehend…read moreher Spanish. Me I speak and understand a good amount but communication with her was atrocious and we realized she didn't want us here. It was 7:45 and they were breaking down the front line. She told us they close at 9. They are advertised to be open until 10 pm and I showed her They had no sancocho no soup? She didn't bother to ask the kitchen. The same with Morcilla. She didn't ask the kitchen. We ordered 2 of the same plates and 1 order of Salchipapas . The dish was Grilled steak chicken chorizo and Chicharron. . She asked what sides my daughter wanted ( accompaniment) gave her a choice rice beans avocado plantano maduro tostones and fries.. For my order ( exactly the same dish) I was told no I do not have a choice and if I wanted fries instead of the sweet plantains she would be selling me an order of fries and not giving me the sweet plantains.? What? So I just went along with her . The food was prepared fresh with great seasoning and looked presentable. The chorizo was the worse part of the disk. It was overcooked and chewy like a shoe. The restaurant is casual. Not fancy at all but. Very clean. Buyer beware it was me a toddler a teenager and a 20 year old. She added an 18 percent tip to the bill. The restaurant was empty only is. She stood in the dining area and never once checked on us. We were very uncomfortable with her so we took most of the food to go and I reduced the tip amount.

The service was fantastic from start to finish, and I truly felt welcomed by the friendly staff. I…read morevisited with a couple of friends to watch the Colombian soccer game , and we enjoyed some drinks and food together. I highly recommend the picada! We ordered a small one with guacamole and a larger one that included tostones, yuca, and arepa. Everything was delicious, especially the chicken, steak, and chorizo meats. I'd definitely suggest this place for good food. The only downside was that the game kept stopping due to a internet poor connection, but that didn't take away from our overall enjoyment. IG: adventurous_vibras

I was really disappointed with my visit to Sabores Orange, which took over what used to be La Fonda…read moreColombiana. La Fonda was a great spot -- authentic food, warm atmosphere, and always fresh. Unfortunately, this new place doesn't live up to that standard at all. To start, there were no English menus available, which made ordering confusing. During my visit, I actually killed three flies inside the restaurant -- and there were several more buzzing around. That alone was a bad sign. The food didn't redeem the experience either. The calamari was over-fried and far from fresh. The dish with ground beef was literally ground into a dust-like texture -- completely unappetizing. The beans were cold, and the empanadas were hard, stale, and clearly re-fried; they even had an unpleasant taste. The mango juice, which I hoped would save the meal, was also a miss. Overall, it was a terrible experience from start to finish. I won't be coming back. Whatever happened between La Fonda Colombiana and Sabores Orange is truly disappointing -- the old restaurant was far better in every way.

This is such a cute spot! The food and service were excellent. Great tacos, great guacamole. Highly…read morerecommend.

This restaurant is AMAZING! Their food is absolutely to die for. My husband and I were in town for…read morea wedding, and this was where the rehearsal dinner was held. We loved it so much that we came back for lunch later in the trip. The service was fantastic (both at the event and lunch). It is fun and vibrant inside with perfect touches of Mexican culture throughout. Their Mexican Corn (elote) was by far my favorite item on the menu. My husband loved the Coxinhas. Tacos were 10/10. They also have a nice outdoor patio!

Fun, authentic and mostly delicious Colombian food. Bakery too! :)…read more Very friendly service. Large, very comfortable room. I wish they had fresh juices (not just fake OJ called "fresh") that's the only part that does not feel truly Colombian.

It's okay nothing special. Their portions are big I'll give them that…read more Their food is decent...but some of the dishes were a little dry. Nice service!

The food is always sensational , everytime I order it's fresh off the grill . The restaurant is…read morealways extremely clean. This is my go to favorite local spot for sure

Food was great...well seasoned. Price is reasonable. I will return and try other items off the…read moremenu. It is cash only, which can be a nuisance for people who really don't carry cash.

This one for me is a little confusing. The hours for the business say one thing, the locked door…read moresay something else. We saw this place just opened, had an early movie to go to. Planned for breakfast. They did let us in and we got breakfast. Main doors were locked, got in through a side door on the patio. Only people in the restaurant. Items in their digital menu were not available. Even with the language barrier we were able to order. What we wanted to get wasn't available after they checked with the kitchen. What we did order was pretty good..wasn't what I planned ordering. Really had hoped to get what I actually wanted. I guess I'm too nice, worth the try.

Don't be intimidated by new cuisine - this place is amazing. The people are incredibly friendly and…read morewill help your through the menu. It is 100% worth stumbling around a little to experience something new. Ask your server what they like, what they grew up on, what is popular - don't be afraid to tell them what you don't like. While it "looks" like a walk up service place, its a full service sit down restaurant - although casual. There is a place for a band/entertainment in the back but we went for lunch and it was quiet. Columbian food - hold onto your socks but it really is unique - don't think mexican food - its latin roots but lots of fun things. Don't miss the chicarones