Was visiting the area of Litchfield and selected SWG for dinner. We were not disappointed and…read moreactually was pleasantly surprised with the quality and preparation of the food. Dana, our waitress, was wonderful, pleasant and attentive to our needs. The jumbo shrimp cocktails were fresh, large and delicious. The house salad was fresh and the salad dressing made it even better. Yummy! Selected the rare peppered tuna which came out perfectly prepared along with veggies and rice or potatoes. Finished with the churro/ice cream dessert which was overwhelming and delicious. The only downside was the room we sat in was a bit tight and nothing special but will be back for the food and service and sit outside next time!

The Saltwater Grill no longer exists by this name. In early January 2025, the owners closed it,…read morerenovated the interior, substantially overhauled the menu and then re-opened a week ago as Sage and Salt. We'll be reviewing the "new" restaurant, so this rating above is just about meaningless now.

This is a fun little spot in Litchfield. It's very small - only like 10 tables or so, and kind of…read moreold timey inside, which we liked. The service was friendly, and we got the last table for an early dinner around 4:45 on a Saturday. I ordered the chicken parm sandwich on recommendation from the server. It was very good and a bit more rustic than I had expected. I just remember it being a little more expensive than I expected. I'd definitely come back if I'm ever in the area again.

We took advantage of visiting the Village Restaurant during Litchfield Restaurant Week. The prix…read morefixe menu offered great choices. I started with a delicious seafood bisque. The stuffed pork loin was a generous entree with a stuffing made up of Granny Smith apples, cornbread and cheddar cheese. The mashed potatoes were topped with a tasty gravy. Dessert was "Denise's Famous Carrot Cake" was wonderful - very moist with lots of raisins and coconut topping the cream cheese frosting. Our server was very attentive and the food was delivered promptly. As a history lover, I loved seeing all the historic photographs on the walls. The building has a very historic feel. We found the Village Restaurant to be a great place for dinner.

This is a beautifully appointed restaurant within an elegant boutique hotel. The building itself is…read moreactually a historic landmark being the former Connecticut State Superior Court at Litchfield (circa 1888) which is probably how the restaurant got its name. The dinner menu was atypical, featuring an eclectic fusion of dishes executed with lots of creative flair. Flavor, quality and freshness of ingredients were top notch. Our starter, Garlic Maple Whiskey Chicken Bites, came accompanied with grilled shishito peppers. Perfect for sharing and so lovely paired with a glass of prosecco. Next, we sampled Bouillabaisse and Miso Roasted Black Cod in dashi broth. Seafood for both mains were super fresh. The Bouillabaisse broth was remarkably flavorful, the hint of saffron ever present but not overwhelming. How nice to have the red pepper rouille and slices of bread (customary in France) served alongside for the authentic experience. Miso Roasted Black Cod was tasty, succulent and fork tender. Beautifully arranged with mushrooms and Brussels sprouts surrounding the fish, plus a delectable piece of polenta cake tucked underneath. Dashi broth was poured onto dish tableside, creating a warm umami rich dish that was not only delicious but also extremely satisfying. On to desserts....The Chocolate Tarte with sea salt, nuts and berry coulis, a picture of understated elegance, was incredibly sublime. The Warm Apple Tartlet à la Mode with vanilla ice cream was good too. Would have preferred a tad less cinnamon though. All things considered, this was an exemplary meal. Wait staff was friendly and helpful. Hope to return again soon.

The room is beautiful, we loved the jazz and had a waitress who did all she could to make the…read moreevening go smoothly, but we waited over an hour, when we asked about the wait, she said that the waiter had left. Hmmm. She did bring a complimentary bottle of wine as we continued to wait. I'd ordered a lobster stuffed bass. I'm not too picky, but fish was rubbery, there was only a lobster broth, no lobster (most expensive item on the menu) and the other dinners were - satisfactory, nothing more. I did write the Abner to let them know, only so they could be aware. No response was made. Will we go back? Perhaps for a drink, not for dinner. There are other excellent options in Litchfield. Disappointed? 100%

Always loved this place, perfect on a cold First day of February, Brick walls dark wood polished…read moremahogany bar.. Brings you back in time, The menu has various unique Choices and a great sunday Brunch. THE staff was friendly and made you feel at home.. I chose the Brunch special, French Onion Frittata, with a micro side salad. IT was just ok.. I was hoping for more of a flavorful frittata,,it was lacking that wow factor.. My husband ordered the Truffle Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich and A side of Sea Salt Fries, which were the best as well as his chicken sandwich although there was a few dried out and tough bites.. We will always stop in here for the coziness and explore new flavors

This place used to be GREAT... but I have not been there in a few years and the food is now…read moremarginal at best. Lots of burgers, and as a vegetarian I was saddened to see IMPOSSIBLE BURGER as the non meat option. What, a bean patty is too hard to make? All of the entrees had cheese, and what was once a swell little place has become a forgettable experience. On the upside, the waitstaff is lovely and the dessert was heavenly. Minor point.. the paintings of all these cable chefs is just weird. Why is Guy Fieri and Gordon Ramsey on the walls? WHY? I miss the old @.

This is a very low key but upscale restaurant. Understated style with full bar and top notch…read morecuisine. Professional waitstaff provides quiet, competent service. We had the portobello egg sandwich and the Scottish salmon with an excellent French Sauvignon blanc. Both were delicious and not run of the mill fare. Expect to pay a little more for the quality you will enjoy. This is a destination restaurant.

Ok. Just ok. Firstly - someone give this place a deep cleaning. Our table was "clean" but sticky…read more Thank goodness we sat at the booth by the open outdoors. The food was ok yet quite overpriced and everyone is just a bit pretentious. Like relax. This area has few choices yet the selection keeps growing with time so this place will certainly need to up its game. Overall, average food served with an aura like they are better than Daniel in NYC. A pass for me next time.

One of Torrington's best new restaurants. Don't underestimate its quality and freshness. Friendly…read morestaff, home made chips and astoundingly delicious guacamole. Not too salty or acidic, but rather, savory, rich and creamy, and a veritable meal unto itself. I got three tacos with shrimp, carne, and fried cod. Super high quality ingredients. The carne was a little dry but easily remedied with the green tomato salsa. The food at the other tables was equally impressive. Especially the grilled octopus. I saw many remnants from Hanks, the previous restaurant, but it was lighter and more colorful and festive, with hanging banners, and friendly upbeat bar tenders and hosts, who were genuinely hospitable and attentive. We will be back to experience the rooftop dining as the weather allows.

I'm really disappointed to see this restaurant closing....Torrington people you NEED to support…read moreyour local business owners. Otherwise you will just have Taco Bell and McDonalds! Come on! Food was always great! I dine here in the summer when I visited CT. Great chef great food stop all the "prices were to high!" Compares to what Taco Bell? Torrington support the little you have left in town!!

First time here hour drive made reservations. The menu online didn't match in house menu according…read moreto staff they just up dated that was a little frustrating husband had seen online what he wanted then got there and they didn't have it. Nice place parking could be better.ordered crab and shrimp risotto a pizza with ricotta mozzarella garlic and oregano and NY strip Medium well pizza was to die for the steak came out medium rare not a fan but I ate it I also had to ask twice for A1 the risotto husband said was great we will come back Wait staff ok we didn't get dessert I wasn't in the mood.

When you picture your wedding day, you imagine everything you've dreamed about your entire life…read morecoming together perfectly. While nothing could take away the joy of marrying my best friend, Da Capo of Litchfield came incredibly close to overshadowing what should have been one of the happiest days of our lives. December 17, we met with one of Da Capo's managers during a casual lunch. We mentioned that we were planning a June wedding, and she enthusiastically told us that Da Capo had hosted weddings before and would be happy to accommodate ours. She painted a beautiful picture of what our day could be. We loved the restaurant, especially the garden, and after that conversation, we were excited to book our wedding there. It felt like the perfect place. A few weeks before our wedding, we finalized our menu with management. We selected an Apple Harvest Salad, Fried Calamari, Da Capo Chips, Rigatoni Bolognese, Chicken Piccata, Penne alla Vodka, bread, assorted desserts, coffee, tea, and soda. We were quoted $46 per person for our 40 guests, and everything appeared to be in order. The morning of our wedding was when everything began to fall apart. We arrived early to decorate, only to find the venue filthy. We had specifically been told that the deck would be power washed before our wedding because we planned to hang wisteria flowers, decorate the space, set up an arch, and arrange the tables ourselves. Instead, there was only one employee there--a cook who also handled landscaping. He had absolutely no idea there was a wedding taking place that day. Shortly afterward, the manager called my husband--not to welcome us or apologize--but to question what he was doing because the owners had seen us on the security cameras hanging our decorations and were upset. Nothing had been prepared. Nothing had been set up. It immediately became obvious that our wedding had not been communicated or planned properly. My husband kept all of this from me while I was getting ready because he didn't want anything to ruin what was supposed to be the happiest day of my life. Looking back, I'm incredibly grateful that he carried that burden so I could simply focus on marrying the man I love. Unfortunately, the problems didn't end there. When we arrived for our reception, we were told that Da Capo "doesn't normally do weddings"--a shocking statement considering they were the ones who encouraged us to book our wedding months earlier and assured us they had hosted weddings before. To make matters worse, there was only **one server assigned to care for 40 guests.** One server was expected to take drink orders, serve appetizers, organize the buffe, refill beverages, clear tables, and serve dessert. This was unfair to our guests and especially unfair to the server, who worked tirelessly and did everything she possibly could. She deserved support that management failed to provide. The food was another enormous disappointment. There was simply **not enough food for the 40 guests we paid for.** Many of our family members barely had anything to eat. Several guests commented that portions were gone before everyone had been served. As the bride, I hardly had an opportunity to eat, and my husband barely ate either. It was heartbreaking to realize that our guests--people who came to celebrate one of the most important days of our lives--left hungry. The professionalism from management was equally disappointing. Rather than acknowledging the problems or attempting to make things right, they were rude and dismissive toward my husband throughout the day. During our wedding ceremony, there were other patrons standing on the deck overlooking our ceremony, creating distractions during one of the most intimate moments of our lives. When my husband respectfully mentioned this concern, instead of apologizing or showing understanding, management responded with attitude and made him feel as though he had no right to even bring it up. On a day when we expected compassion and professionalism, we were instead met with disrespect. What disappointed us the most happened after the wedding. We reached out to management in hopes of discussing what had gone wrong and giving them an opportunity to acknowledge our concerns. Instead, we were met with more attitude and defensiveness. There was no genuine apology, no accountability, and no indication that they understood why we were so disappointed. The overall impression was that they believed everything had gone perfectly and that our concerns simply didn't matter. As customers who entrusted them with one of the most important days of our lives, that response was incredibly disheartening. No couple should have to worry about venue staff, inadequate food, poor communication, or rude treatment on their wedding day. Even more importantly, no couple should have their legitimate concerns dismissed after the fact. DaCapo gets 0 stars what once was a place we loved we will never patronize again.

We're briefly updating our commentary about the Bantam Market, but our thoughts about it haven't…read morechanged all that much. It remains a small, independently owned store with a surprisingly full stock, lots of fresh meats, deli items, produce, a large beer cooler with all the local and foreign brands you night desire, and a very friendly and helpful staff. We're especially fond of the nice folks behind the deli counter. Our complaints are about the same: the prices hover on the high side. The prices are generally quite a bit higher than the nearby Stop and Shop, but honestly, the quality of their locally produced items is far higher. Still, if you're buying some basics like soup or milk, you'll pay more here, and some prices can be really way up there. Sometimes we're frustrated by that, other times we're grateful to find some delicious fresh fish or prepared salads. Bantam is not our first market of choice, but we're here regularly for some things we like and want.

A small neighborhood market with a kickin' deli. Not really the place to do "normal grocery…read moreshopping", as others have previously stated, it's on the expensive side (in some cases, outrageously so). But if you're looking for unique food items, this is your place. For me, I stop in often just to pick up some fried chicken from the deli, it's the best around -- juicy & meaty, but not greasy, and the coating is very tasty. $6.99 a pound. That fried chicken is 5 Stars every time. Friendly crew, but the checkout can be a bit of a process though, the place does a brisk business, and the parking lot is always full.