We went for Dinner for my birthday 1st time here will definitely be back Our server Ari was fantastic suggesting drinks and meals food was fantastic and great portions Nice place friendly staff Ray read more

Enjoyed All of our entrees will definately go back. Our waitress was attentive. Good desserts Also.

Small place tucked away from the strip. Everything we ate was excellent! Homemade sausage and escarole soup, pork chop with hot peppers was amazing! And the bread!!! So good! read more

Zuppa - Pork chop with hot cherry peppers - Gastropubs Near Me - Wolcott, Connecticut

Hands down, without a doubt, the BEST Italian food I've had outside of Italy itself in my thirty years on this planet. If you're looking for somewhere to eat right now, do not waste your time going through this, stop reading and go. Seriously stop reading, you will find out how good this place is when you're there. We walked in and were welcomed immediately. It wasn't too busy, the lighting was low and it was relatively quiet. Our waiter took our drink orders and had them to us in a timely manner. I opted to try the French onion soup which was delicious. They brought out fresh bread which was clearly baked very recently and was amazing. I'm not a big fan of clams in general but I decided to try the linguine with clam sauce and wow am I glad I did. Sauce tasted homemade, clams were fresh and cooked well, everything was seasoned perfectly, linguine was not too soft but not super al dente. We went with the cheesecake for dessert and it was to die for, super light and fluffy. I've been to many Italian places, and lived in Italy for 6 months and I can confidently say this was the best Italian food I've had in America. This place is tucked away and looks questionable from the outside, but if you happen to stumble upon it, you'd be a fool not to try it! read more

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This was one of the most incredible dining experiences that I've had in a really long time. I will honestly never forget or stop raving about how delicious literally every single morsel of food was!! Our party of two was seated immediately. Choosing what to order was so tricky because everything sounded amazing! I ended up going with the Chicken Diego which had eggplant, prosciutto, Marsala, potatoes, and veggies. It comes with soup or salad. I chose salad and all the dressing options were house-made. All I can say is wow. The whole time my husband and I were eating, we could not stop saying "wow" because we were truly blown away with how phenomenal the food was. I was glad to see that the vibe is casual enough that we didn't feel uncomfortable coming straight from the pool. They have tables or seats at the bar. We had to stop ourselves from getting too full so we could leave room for dessert because I just knew it would end up being delicious too. They had a NY cheesecake which was served with strawberries and whipped cream, and to no surprise at all it was as amazing as the rest of our meal was. I cannot say enough about how incredible this restaurant is. Anyone who is even remotely close to the area needs to come try it out!! read more

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The ambience in this restaurant is always friendly, inviting and quiet. Corey one of the bartenders is always efficient and friendly. My Nana comes here every two weeks and always states how satisfied she is with the service. Of course I come with her when I visit. This time I got the chicken marsala with gluten-free pasta and it was top tier so delicious will be ordering again, I typically get the shrimp fra Diavolo that is something you must try! I have tried their fried mozzarella and this was a nice app to start with. Their coffee was good, I ordered it black with honey syrup. read more

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Everything was perfect from start to finish. My wife and I were greeted as soon as we walked in and escorted to our table where we struggled with what to order as everything sounded so great. I went with the Cavatelli Bolognese, which was INCREDIBLE, and my wife wanted old reliable aka Chicken Parm. Both delivered, and my specialty French Toast Espresso Martini was the sweet touch to complement the flavor of my entree. 10 out of 10. We cannot wait to come back! read more

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The food and service were excellent. The dessert prices were a bit steep. I will be back!

I have eaten here dozens of times and have NEVER been disappointed with any of the food. The soup, no matter which one, is always homemade and really full of flavor. I like to start with soup. Then add mussels. And then finish off with the best rice pudding I've had (second only to Moms), along with an espresso. Not a big restaurant which makes it cozy and quiet. Staff is always super whether it's a server or bartender, etc. I highly recommend this restaurant. Easy to find with plenty of parking. And if you like to have a drink to unwind after a long workweek, they have a small bar area that is usually packed on Fri night. read more

Zuppa - Rice pudding - Gastropubs Near Me - Wolcott, Connecticut

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I can't believe I hadn't heard of Zuppa until recently - this is totally a hidden gem and now one of my new favorite local Italian restaurants! Everything was so flavorful, even the olive oil with fresh Italian bread! You can tell everything is made from scratch, and even the drinks were fantastic. The calamari was crispy and served with such a good marinara sauce that I could've drank honestly, and the meatballs were fantastic. Delicious French onion soup and Caesar salad, and the chicken Milanese was piled with arugula and veggies. The pork chop was super tender and the homemade cheesecake for dessert was a great way to end the meal. I can't wait to visit again already! The food came out very quickly, and the servers was attentive. It was a classic dining room and everything was clean. read more

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This was a hella-sexy (and DE-lish) chopped salad w add-ons of cajun chicken and mozz. Perfect lunch! House blue cheese was bangin too!, read more

Zuppa - Chopped salad w add-ons of cajun ck and mozzarella - Gastropubs Near Me - Wolcott, Connecticut

Great food, service was pretty good they could have been more prompt but comparatively it was better than most places. I had the salmon with mango salsa, I recommend read more

Zuppa - Salmon with mango salsa - Gastropubs Near Me - Wolcott, Connecticut

Food here has always been solid and the portion sizes are just right. Sandwiches are well done. I have had Pasta, Eggplant, Chicken Caesar wrap and some appetizers. Service is hit or miss depending on what time you go. They seem to have a regular crowd earlier in the week that they cater more to. The inside is always clean and never have had any issues. read more

It is so refreshing to see there are restaurants out there that still cook with passion and care and put out excellent food and drink! If you are looking for a great night out in a cozy, intimate setting you need to give this place a try. I started with a cocktail. An old standard called a Rusty Nail and Corey absolutely "nailed" it! I see other reviewers giving him accolades and it's well deserved. Next up was the French Onion Soup which was superb! Gorgeous broth covered in bubbly cheese. What's not to love? I had a stuffed Sole and Scallop special which was excellent and my wife had the Chicken Diego which was basically Chicken Marsala with addition of Eggplant and Prosciutto in layers which was phenomenal! All in all it was an excellent meal! My only criticism was the young lady that came to take plates while we were still eating. We didn't complain because we didn't want to get this sweet girl into any trouble but hopefully management takes note and trains accordingly. Times are tight and things are super expensive right now so you don't want to waste your hard earned money and spend it on another disappointing restaurant. Rest assured this place is money well spent! read more

SIMPLY #AMAZING , can we do 5 stars times 2 ?? After driving 2 hours from New York , this place was simply amazing , got seated at the bar and the bartender Corey was simply the perfect Bartender, host and waiter . Absolutely great !!! The beer : the coldest beer I ever had ( the way it should be ) The food : we had chicken Marsala and pork chops in apple sauce with vegetables / Potatoes.. The food was so good I almost forgot to take pictures . If you are ever in the Wolcott CT area , make sure to visit this place ... hands down a great place !!!! read more

Zuppa - COLD beer - Gastropubs Near Me - Wolcott, Connecticut

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Did an order pickup. Very friendly ! First time I've tried and worth going back. Everyone raved about their food - Chicken Franchise- Cavatelli- Meatballs - Pasta Fagioli Yum ! read more

We found this place on Yelp. The best vodka sauce I've had in a while. Our friends loved the French onion soup and the shrimp Fra Diablo had good heat to it. We'll definitely come back. read more

First time back here after a couple of years. Was looking for a lunch place that serves adult beverages as well. not easy in Wolcott, and not a town known for its happy hours. i was looking for light fare and to my surprise they had both red & white pasta fagioli. i got the white which was very hearty and my foodie friend got the red. He ordered the chicken panko sandwich which looked great & he confirmed very tasty. i must compliment the server. even though there were only 2 tables its easy to leave people hanging. she pleasantly checked back often but was not overbearing. Its decorated very nicely for the holidays too! read more

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Other people's folks looked good. A friend and I called ahead to make sure they could accommodate us on a Saturday night. Whoever answered the phone told us to come right down. So we did and the lovely hostess seated us quickly. A young lady brought us water. And then we sat, and we sat, and we sat. After 20 minutes we flat down the girl who had brought us water and asked if she could send over our server so that we could order a cocktail. And we sat. And we sat. The wait staff was very attentive to the group of six behind us - never looked our way. After being ignored for 30 minutes we left. read more

The food was excellent , and the seating wasn't good near the door every time the outside door open the table shurk,probably won't of put a table there read more

Service was excellent . Food is excellent . It is Unique ,not your average cookie cutter meals ,the quality ,thought in the meals is obvious . Good atmosphere people are nice. read more

What a hidden gem. Tucked away off the main road in a little strip mall. So unassuming. So delicious! We went for lunch on a Thursday. Looked like a few regulars at the bar area. The ambiance was quiet and a bit dark but the food blew me away. And that seems to be happening less and less these days. I can't remember the last time I enjoyed lunch so much! The waitress was attentive. They have bread shipped in from a Brooklyn bakery each day. Crunchy on the outside, warm and dense on the inside. They should keep the butter out of the refrigerator. I had the red pasta fagioli to start. Yummmmmmm! Domenic and Vinnies in Waterbury used to make an amazing pasta fagioli back in the day - I have been trying to find something similar for 20 years and this is the closest I've found (though a little odd that they use a bunch of different noodles - maybe just using up any extra pasta ‍). My Mom and I split the grilled chicken buffalo sandwich which was just about to die for. Super thin sliced chicken breasts that were so tender and juicy. Honestly - it's been 3 days since eating there and I'm still thinking about how the chicken could be so thin yet so tender. The blue cheese sauce was delicious! We also split the chicken parm which came with a side of penne. It was a large lunch portion and really tasty. Their sauce was light and flavorful. We really can't wait to go back for dinner really soon! read more

Zuppa is an excellent Italian cuisine experience in little ol' Wolcott, CT. The service and food is excellent. I recommend the Bolognese, but you really can't go wrong. Corey at the bar is a true mixologist and makes unique cocktails. No matter your preference, he'll make you something you've never tried and you' ll love it. I would strongly recommend it. read more

Very good food and friendly service, and reasonable prices. Several of the dinner group had the onion soup, and it was a hit - definitely a must have. Looking forward to returning on the weekend when the prime rib is available... read more

Was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the service (Jesus), the food (the French onion soup and the chicken francaise), and the old fashioned ( made with rabbit hole derhringer bourbon)! We had a large group and everyone was very happy with the substantial portion sizes and the quality of the food. Would definitely stop in here again. It was a little dimly lit, and the strip mall look from the outside might deter at first but press on and enjoy a very good meal and excellent service. I'll be back for the melt in your mouth chicken francaise for sure! read more

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Love it here! Always have great soups and their salads are huge! The portions in general are very big - a lot of value for your money and also the fried calimari is the best I have had in a while! I think it's the balsamic drizzle! read more

Amazing food for an understandable price given the portions. Good service and such a nice beautiful cozy Restaurant. read more

Have never had a bad meal here. We primarily eat lunch here and 99% of the time have Cory as the server. He also works the bar and cleans. He is very personable and does a great job. The food has never disappointed. Love everything from the wings to the egg plant to the chopped salad. Very tasty with large portions. Had a white bean sausage broccoli rabe dish yesterday and will probably have it again next time. read more

We went here for dinner tonight and had an absolutely delicious meal. Everything was cooked to perfection and served piping hot. The decor was tasteful, but the background music was loud disco music. Definitely not conducive to a relaxing meal. I had been there for lunch the week before and don't recall the music being a problem. At that lunch I had linguini with white clam sauce that was the best I ever tasted. The only reason we don't give Zuppa five stars is because of the music. Otherwise definitely recommend going at lunchtime. The place was very busy so I think they are doing a lot right. read more

Zuppa - Cavatelli Bolognese $20 Veal, beef, and pork sauce with a touch of cream Best Bolognese I've ever eaten. Comes to the table piping hot. - Gastropubs Near Me - Wolcott, Connecticut

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This place is certainly a gem! We happened to be passing through wolcott and decided to stop for dinner, we chose this spot because we love Italian and it was a top pick on Yelp! It did not disappoint! The price point is reasonable and the food portions are good and delicious. Definitely recommend the calamari, there was so much of it but we enjoyed it before I could snap a pic! My italian husband loves chicken parmigiana and he said it was one of the best he's had in a while! My shrimp pasta dish was light and tasty with jumbo sized shrimp. They also give you a soup or salad with your entree and plenty of warm fresh bread. Yum! read more

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Fantastic! Everything we ordered was great. We asked our waitress, Abbey, (who was incredible) for recommendations. The calamari with gorgonzola was surprisingly good. The soups, French onion and pasta fagioli, were both excellent. Additionally, the potato wedges were perfectly fluffy and seasoned with a chef's kiss. They had a separate Islay Scotch selection, which was a nice surprise. Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely be coming back soon! read more

Zuppa - Giant fluffy melt in your mouth potato wedges!!! - Gastropubs Near Me - Wolcott, Connecticut

Absolutely LOVE this place ! It's such a hidden gem. The food is so flavorful snd the presentation is on point ! The bartender Jesus is AMAZING ! Friendly and knowledgeable snd makes one hell of a dirty martini ! Really adds the personal touch when we go. The ambiance is great. You can go there casual or all dressed up and the place is clean, cool Vibes and classy. I agree with a previous review about the music ... we love it ! Their specials are over the top good ! A must go ! read more

I keep popping in and find a new and delicious cocktail to compliment the great food. Try the Rezzhatten read more

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Food was excellent. Huge portions and everything was tasty! We got the broccoli rabe and sausage, French onion soup, and the chicken (the breaded sigh Marsala sauce). It is in a strip mall, but what a gem. Service was great and music was 90s/2000s! A perk! read more

The best Broccoli Rabe in the land. Melts in your mouth without being mush. Haven't had a bad meal there yet, and I'm hard to please. Knowledgeable bartenders that make some quality unique cocktails. Usually pretty full around dinner time so make reservations. Ample parking available. Friendly waitresses/staff & owner. One of my favorite low key spots in the area that many over look! (Don't be one of them) read more

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Tried Zuppa for the first time last weekend. For our appetizer we had calamari with peppers and bleu cheese it was delish. For soups my fiancé went with the white pasta fagoli. Both very good and my fiancé loved the seasoned flavor of his soup. Our entrees I had chicken marsala with potatoes and some beautiful looking vegetables. The fiancé had a steak which also came with the same sides. It was a big steak and so tender. The only negative for us personally was the flow was slow moving for us. Some people prefer a course and then wait but we need a faster pace. read more

We paid $17.00 for Zuppa di clams! I never mind paying for good food BUT the clams were the little multi-colored ones that you can buy at Aldi's FROZEN. No fresh clams, barely any juice to dunk your bread in (which was a good thing because they didn't give me any). How do you forgot to serve bread with Zuppa di clams??? The meat floating around in my container was questionable. It looked nothing like pancetta. I have no idea what it was! Super disappointed! read more

Clams over pasta with a wonderful red sauce was absolutely delicious. the clams were fresh and sweet and the sauce was most likely made from fresh tomatoes, it was light on the palate, no heavy paste. I was thrilled as their gluten free pasta was the best I've had read more

Great food, drinks and staff. Went here with my family on Easter and they were busy- the staff were extremely attentive to our table and the food and overall presentation of the food was awesome! Would definitely dine again. read more

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Great food and service. Visiting friends locally who took us to dinner. Great staff and food was delicious. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Easy to talk and enjoy the meal at our table. We would definitely go back. read more