I hired Carriage House to cater my wedding. I was blown away by not only the food but the…read moreprofessionalism and helpfulness of the staff. Part way through the night we had run out of bar glasses, I didn't even need to ask the two wait staff to help clean some, they did it without me asking!! The food was phenomenal and the portions were very generous. I will most certainly be using them again for any future events.

We hired Carriage House for a double Grad party for our sons. Ordering our menu was easy!…read more Carriage House offers a wide option of foods for the perfect buffet. We hired one of the wait staff to assist us with our guests and to help with the clean up. Once she arrived (on time) she was professional and required little to no direction. She knew exactly what to do!! We will use Carriage House for our future catering needs!!

It has taken me way too long to write this review, but I only recently started reviewing some of…read morethe places I've loved over the years, and The Eatery absolutely deserves one. When I lived in Wallingford for about three years, The Eatery became one of my places. I would stop in for breakfast before work, or someone from my team would make the breakfast run. At least once a month, we had to have an Eatery morning. We ordered lunch from here too, so over time this little place became part of our routine. When I eventually left Wallingford, my team actually bought me my last breakfast sandwich from The Eatery before I left. It sounds like such a small thing, but it was honestly bittersweet because they knew how much I loved this place. And years later? It's still just as good. One of the biggest reasons The Eatery has always stood out to me is the customer service. Everyone I've encountered has been sweet, polite and welcoming, but I especially have to mention Sam. Over the years, she became one of those people who made you feel like more than just another customer. She genuinely got to know her regulars. There were times I'd place my order online and it felt like she already knew I was coming. I'd walk through the door and she'd have everything ready. She has always been incredibly kind, caring and attentive, not only with me, but with the customers around her as well. That kind of customer service is something you remember. My son has been eating their food since he was around one year old, and he STILL loves it. Now whenever we're back in Connecticut for his appointments, my mom will ask, "Can we please stop at The Eatery?". Sometimes we're able to make it and sometimes we're not, but this past Friday we finally did. I ordered my favorite kind of breakfast: a bacon, egg & cheese on a pretzel roll. SO GOOD. The pretzel roll with the warm egg, bacon and melted cheese is such a perfect combination. My mom ordered her bacon, egg & cheese on ciabatta, and my son had one as well. Although apparently his wasn't enough, because he ended up stealing mine. Apparently Mom's food always tastes better. I also tried what I believe was their watermelon mint refresher/tea, which was refreshing and perfect with breakfast, while my mom had a caramel coffee that she absolutely loved. And please don't think they're only a breakfast spot. Their lunch is just as good. I used to order their salads all the time during work, and they were always incredibly fresh. In fact, my coworkers were notorious for wanting some of my salad because they knew where it came from. Everything always tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared rather than like something that had been sitting around. Another thing I love is seeing how much this place has grown. I remember what it was like when I first discovered it, and coming back years later and seeing what they've created is wonderful. They've added so much personality while somehow keeping the same warm feeling and the same wonderful people. The atmosphere is adorable. It's bright, clean, modern and welcoming, with tons of beautiful greenery, hanging plants, warm wood tones, woven light fixtures and fun pops of color. The big "Hello Wallingford!" mural is such a cute touch. There are little details everywhere, but it doesn't feel overdone, it has that relaxed neighborhood café feeling where you can grab your food and go or just enjoy being there. I also love how they change things up for the seasons and different occasions. They always seem to have something fun going on, especially around fall and the holidays, and I believe they offer catering as well. Funny enough, before I discovered The Eatery, I had driven past it so many times without realizing what I was missing. Once I finally stopped in, it became somewhere I went for years. If you live in Wallingford, you need to try this place. And honestly, even if you're coming from North Haven, New Haven or elsewhere in the area, make the drive. It's worth it. I may not live in Connecticut anymore, but whenever we're back in the area, The Eatery is still one of those places my family wants to stop. The food is delicious, the ingredients taste fresh, the atmosphere is beautiful, and most importantly the people have remained just as kind and welcoming as I remember them. Some restaurants are simply places you eat. The Eatery became part of my memories of living in Wallingford, and that's probably the best compliment I can give them. Keep telling them they need a second location in another state! Everyone deserves to try how amazing they are

I work nearby and let me tell you this is my go-to spot!! I have eaten so many breakfast sandwiches…read morefrom here and highly recommend!! It's definitely a little pricey but they always do it right and the staff is always very nice.

Eggplant Parmesana is delicious! Rosa's sauce brings me back to my Italian Aunts when you dipped…read morethe bread, and it was a perfect meal! Soups, salads desserts! Bag of pasta, hunk of Romano, always a nice stop.

Grinders are so good fresh deli meat vegetables and bread would highly recommend to anyone who…read moreappreciates real Italian grinders

I went here tonight for the first tome in decades. The food was good. It was buffet style. It was…read morebaked fried chicken and beef choice potato salad or regular salad and dessert. I thought everything was good.

We were here at Zandri's Stillwood Inn for a high school reunion. Everything went smoothly and the…read morefood (we had a buffet) was quite good. Everything for everyone --from vegans to meat lovers. Great sliced roast beef (there was a carver) and pastas. They outdid themselves with their desert display -- so many tempting items. The best? Their lemon cake. Service was efficient and professional as well. Tables were cleared regularly and I liked that they asked before just grabbing your empty plate. They also have a stage and dance floor in the main room. Plus a bar area. And screen for projected images or a power point. Would recommend them for an event if you need a venue in the area.

I used Jim and his wife for my Son's 11th Birthday Party after I was extremely impressed at their…read morepresentation at my cousins house. I remember immediately grabbing their card and calling the very next day and booking a date. Jim was very accommodating, although he was booked out quite a bit he did make some arrangements to fit me in as I wanted this to be special for my sons day! Not only is the pizza amazing,but he made it a point to make one football shaped since that was the theme of the party. After COVID-19 is over and we get back to normalcy I highly recommend booking them for any events or catering services!! You will not be disappointed!

They catered our son's first birthday party yesterday. Jimmie was so easy to work leading up to…read morethe party. The novelty of the truck was cool to some and then the pizza! Our family and friends could not stop raving about how good it was. They loved the"unique " combos, like pear and pig, the hawaian, bbq pizza, mashed potato, and they went wild for spaghetti and meatball. Our guests were ordering right until last call. Jimmie's wife was his assistant and she was so pleasant too. Truly worth the money for such great food and an experience for your guests.

just good meals and people a great to work with also a large menu to choose from great hrs and…read moregreat locations

Food is terrible overcooked, no taste Check out girls…read morebarely speak and cannot answer any questions about the dishes offered

Small Kitchen Big Taste recently catered the farm to table dinner at Boulder Knoll in Cheshire…read more They used the fresh vegetables provided and came up with a delicious and memorable menu! We are all still talking about the lovely dinner they whipped up. My husband who does not like vegetables, LOVED THE VEGETABLES!! I don't really like meat, but I LOVED THE CHICKEN over beautiful fresh squash. We couldn't get enough and went home very full and satisfied. The staff were so lovely, comfortable, generous and competent. Thankful for their time and talent.

Small Kitchen Big Taste was one of my caterers for our wedding (appetizers) and also in charge of…read morestaffing my backyard affair. Working with SKBT and Karen has been a joy from start to finish. From the moment we walked into our tasting to create our delicious menu, to last minute changes, to executing perfect food the day of, I want to relive this experience again and again. My guests raved about the menu, and some favorites included fun takes on cocktail meatballs, shrimp and grits, and chilled tomato soup shooters. The food was beautiful and displayed like it was in a magazine. Karen and her team were also in charge of staffing my event. This meant not only did they feed my guests, but bussed the tables, cleaned up trash, set up my pie display (Karen took it upon herself to clean out her stock of cake stands and create the most beautiful tables ever) and EVEN mop my bathroom trailer when it sprung a leak. As guests started to leave, SKBT cleaned every table and organized my decor. Best of all, Karen and her team were friendly and attentive the entire night. My bridal party had their own tray of appetizers waiting for them immediately following the ceremony, and all night the staff checked in on my husband and I (as well as my parents) to see how they could help. I eagerly look forward to having another event so I can hire this team again.

Emily's did a fantastic job catering my son's wedding! The hors d'oeuvres were a hit! Excellent…read morepresentation. My favorite were the fried artichokes and truffle fries. I was very impressed with the service. My pet peeve is dirty dishes sitting in front of people and that did not happen! The wedding cake was delicious. White homemade cake with a light strawberry cream. My only suggestion would be to have had someone to serve all the pies. It was kind of awkward having to do it yourself. I definitely recommend Emily's for your next event.

Absolutely fantastic!!!!! Emily's catered my daughter's…read morewedding at Smith Farm Gardens and totally nailed it. First, they were a joy to work with leading up to the big day. They were helpful, responsive, and everything was clear and upfront. There were no surprise charges, or "gotchas". In fact they did several things beyond the scope of the contract without additional charges. More importantly, on the wedding day everything went perfectly. They gave us great advice on the set up of the tables, chairs, bar etc. They listened carefully to everything that was asked of them, made a couple of outstanding suggestions and dealt with the problems caused by strong gusts of wind at an outdoor venue with calm assurance. All of the food was incredible. The hor's d'ourves were fantastic, especially the brie and artichoke tarts, mini lobster rolls and tuna tacos. The mac and cheese in mini ramekins were also a huge hit. The dinners were equally delicious. I had the half chicken, which was served with a delicious polenta. It was absolutely amazing. Perfectly cooked, moist with a crispy skin. Other sides were served family style and were all fantastic. The dessert was also superb. Each guest received a trio of mini desserts, each of which was delightful. We had several guests with food restrictions (vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free). The servers made sure the restrictions were observed, and they made it a point to bring appropriate appetizers to those guests, which was a very nice touch. All of the guests raved about the food. The service was also first class. There were so many servers handling the passed hor's d'ourves that every guest had multiple chances to try each of the offerings. Service of the dinner was equally impressive. The venue is outdoors, and it is a bit of a hike from the kitchen tent to the dining area. Despite that, the guests were served quickly, and the food came to the table still hot. Finally, their prices are quite reasonable, especially given the outstanding quality of the food and service. A very good value.

Great Main Street location, nicely remodeled inside. It's nice to sit on Main Street and have a…read moremeal on a beautiful day!!! Unfortunately food fell a little short. Everything seemed day old and reheated!! Soggy fries are the worst!!! The time we dined was an odd hour so it's possible the kitchen wasn't staffed to its potential. With so many fantastic places to go , I wouldn't Return, stay safe at places like this just border a burger....

Gaetano's is right in the heart of Wallingford and has been around forever. My husband and I used…read moreto come here often when we lived in CT, and it's always been one of our go-to-spots. The restaurant is divided into a dining area and a bar area, where they often have live music. They offer outdoor seating on the sidewalk and I believe they still open up part of the parking lot as well. The menu is extensive, the portions are generous and everything is reasonably priced. I ordered the chicken teriyaki salad expecting a light meal, but it was much larger than anticipated and absolutely delicious. The added mandarin oranges were sweet and the almonds added a nice crunch, and the clam chowder was excellent. My husband enjoyed his tuna melt. Service has always been good, and the food comes out quickly-hot, fresh and consistently delicious. We'll definitely keep coming back whenever we're in Wallingford.

Just happened to be driving by and had to stop in. The place looked so cute from the outside. I…read moreactually thought it was going to be a book store. Guess I can't read. Fresh maple syrup and honey! Fudge and all types of desserts! And lobster roll?!? They also have sympathy and get well cards. Check it out if you go by!

Came here for a quick lunch and got chicken noodle soup and creamy Broccoli cheddar. Both soups…read morewere very good and were decently priced. The food came out pretty quick and the staff were friendly They have a bunch of little snacks and food to choose from including local, honey, handmade truffles and chocolates, pasta salad, cookies, a few pastries, and some drinks. I was definitely come back to try different sandwiches, soups, and other food items