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    Avanti Grille

    4.3 (20 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Kate L.

    My parents loved this place when it was in Meriden. Your basic Italian restaurant. Def nothing modern about the menu in fact it needs some help. Even my mom mentioned the menu was a bit small. I don't get excited about Chicken Parm or Chicken Marsala. My mom said the salad used to be included - now they charge $10 for a garden salad. To charge for salad is keeping up with the times but leave the garden salad off the menu unless you are charging $5 for a side salad. My $12 arugula salad (bit more upscale) had a nice flavor. Massive amount of avocado on it. I couldn't find much that I was excited about entree wise especially stuff that's gluten friendly/free so I got the penne vodka gluten free and added chicken. Pretty boring dish. My mom loved the chicken Gorgonzola which was on the old menu but she said they used to give u potato and veggies and now you only get veggies. Ambiance ok. Pretty small restaurant compared to the old location so pretty loud in there. We sat on other side of the bar. There's a massive divider in between the tables and the bar which is a bit awkward looking. Good service but I personally wouldn't choose this place again in the future. It's ok.

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    6 months ago

    Good food, nice bar and friendly staff. No reservations for less than 6. This is just to meet the 85 character minimum

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    5 months ago

    I have been many times since they opened and the Food is fresh and delicious. Service is always great.

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    5 months ago

    Great food, great service!, nice vibe! Perfectly cooked fries, crispy! Delicious pizza! Definitely go back!!

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    7 months ago

    Great meal....red wine excellent...torturous desert amazing....and service outstanding...new interior

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    7 months ago

    Closed finally after not buying the building. Husband didn't care for it, another family member said worst chicken parm ever.

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    Viron Rondo Osteria

    Viron Rondo Osteria

    3.7
    (1.5k reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$$

    I was there last night for HH and dinner with about 30 people from work. The restaurant was very…read morebusy so I was thinking it was going to be a long night . Jamie was our server. She was fantastic. We got there a little early so the tables weren't quite ready but Jamie set the tables as quickly as she could so we could sit. Jamie immediately explained the prefix menu for our group and took our orders. I have to say for a group of 30 we had our apps, drinks and dinner without waiting. Jamie made sure everyone had the correct meals and that our steaks were cooked to our liking. Everything was amazing. I would highly recommend this place. I would ask for Jamie's section. You won't be disappointed.

    After an extended stay overseas, my first "date night" was at Viron. This was my second visit, his…read morefirst, and we left well fed bringing back a bag of leftovers. The portions here are downright ridiculous, in the best way possible. We shared My Mother's Chips, and that dip! Probably the best part of the appetizer. We each ordered a pasta dish, and both were good. Piece of advice: BOOK A RESERVATION, especially on a Friday or weekend. The place was packed. Whether you're planning a date night or celebrating something special, Viron delivers. Good food, beautiful atmosphere and plenty of parking.

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    Large bar area with gorgeous chandelier and stunning flowers.
    Large bar area with gorgeous chandelier and stunning flowers.
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    Grilled Lamb Chops
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    IL Gusto

    IL Gusto

    3.8
    (58 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    We went to I'll Gusto to celebrate my daughters birthday. We had a party of 8 we made reservations…read moreand had a great experience. We started with drink and appetizers we had the squash flower stuffed and lightly battled with sauce absolutely delicious and the carpaccio also very good. The portions were huge and desserts very good as well. A bit pricey but very good. Are waiter was so friendly and very attentive. I highly recommend this place . It's very busy so I would recommend making a reservation. They have happy hour specials and I believe it's Monday night ladies night . The atmosphere was very pleasant dim lights and plenty of seating. Our main dishes were salmon , a seafood pasta also had the braised short rib over papadell and orecciatta with sausage and broccoli Rabe , scallops wrapped in bacon and gnocchi. Everyone was pleased with their dish . Enjoy Chris M

    OLIVE GARDEN WOULD HAVE BEEN A BETTER CHOICE!!! This place…read moreat first glance has the ambiance of a funeral home...not one bit of an Italian look or feel at all. The tables are very crowded together. THE BATHROOMS ARE DIRTY, NO TOILET PAPER OR PAPER TOWELS IN THE LADIES ROOM AND STUFF ALL OVER THE FLOOR IN THE MEN'S ROOM. NOW FOR THE FOOD!! Veal Milanese, not too bad but not a hint of lemon, not even a wedge on the plate. For $32 Shrimp and crab special, FIRST...NO FLAVOR WHAT SO EVER!!! Totally under cooked pasta, (I am Italiano, I know Al Dente) totally WAY OVER COOKED SHRIMP and some tuna fish type crab meat you had to dig for to get on the fork. JUST AN ALL AROUND TERRIBLE DISH. For $38 Then, after expressing to the staff and talking to the owner about a dish we ate a few bites because it was so horrible, it was ignored by them and we had to pay for a $40 dish that was SHIT. SHE, the owner who honestly looked more like a poorly dress hostess, had the nerve to come back to our table, put her hand on my girls shoulder with a, "are you alright" comment rather than EVER ASKING if there was anything she could do to correct this culinary disaster. THIS PLACE ISN'T EVEN WORTH THE TWO STARS I HAVE GIVEN IT. It was very difficult to understand the mostly Spanish based staff.... if that doesn't scream Italian I don't know what does...However the deserts were not bad but almost certainly come in a box on a truck and not made in house. BOTTOM LINE IS, THERE ARE SO MANY GREAT ITALIAN DINING EXPERIENCES IN CONNECTICUT...DON'T WASTE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY ON THIS PLACE LIKE I DID.

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    IL Gusto
    This is the atmosphere in the bar has a beautiful outdoor patio

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    This is the atmosphere in the bar has a beautiful outdoor patio
    Noto Americano

    Noto Americano

    4.0
    (77 reviews)
    6.2 mi

    Decided to try Noto Americano for the 1st time for Father's Day takeout. We ordered the Chicken…read moreParmigana, Lemon Bay Chicken and a Meatball Grinder. The price for takeout for these (3) things were on the high side to not include a side salad. With that said, we were aware that those weren't included as it wasnt listed on their online ordering. We just figured the portion for both Entrees were likely larger and thats why you paid a la carte for the salad. We come back home with the takeout and to our surprise for quite a high price, the portions were small. How small, each meal fit with pasta inside a plastic container, similar to those used for Asian takeout. For any other restaurant that serves Chicken Parmigana, its always been a larger round metal dish with pasta on the side. Typically with 2 pieces of chicken. Putting portion aside as one can argue that we may have been able to find that out before ordering, the (2) entrees were not great. The Chicken Parmigana had one piece of chicken and the chicken was charred, dry, minimal amount of cheese and the both the chicken and pasta itself had a scarce amount of pasta sauce. I found myself having to scrub the side of the dish for any sauce left. The lemon bay chicken was also quite dry and unfortunately the mixture of recip (chicken, pasta and sauce) was quite tasteless. I'm not typically one to leave a 1 or 2 star reviews often, as I'd rather just not go again to the place where I had said experience but between the quality of food, price and portion, this place falls into a bit of an exception for me. Look, I've eaten at many places, if your portions are going to small for the price (and without sides), then the quality needs to EXCEED the excepted regional standard for that dish to justify that reasoning. This experience did not do that, instead we are left with half of take home container of each meal that we will have to toss in trash for Fathers Day.

    Such a cozy, moody dining room but still feels family-friendly. The bar and patio look so…read moreimpressive, I'd love to sit out there on a nice summer day! Apps came out before drinks and the food was super quick overall, service felt a bit slower but everyone was still very helpful, and friendly. The cacio e pepe was a little too peppery for me but maybe that's the point, the chicken cutlet was perfect...crispy and juicy and the meatballs had a great little kick. Ended with the cheesecake that was rich and creamy, wish there was a bit more crust. Overall, great vibes and I'd definitely be back to try something different

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    To go area
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    Verdura pizza
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