We chose the Hawthorne for a really special occasion.... My parents meeting my future in laws for the first time and it could not have been a better experience. We were seated in a cozy private nook that made everything feel comfortable right from the start. The service was outstanding. We had two servers taking care of our table and they were both incredibly attentive, knowledgeable, and on top of everything. They answered every question and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. The food was DELICIOUS. Every dish we ordered, from dinner through dessert was amazing We ended up sitting, talking, and enjoying each other's company for about two hours. We will definitely be back. read more

Casa Mia at the Hawthorne - Art in the private dining area - Italian Near Me - Berlin, Connecticut

Food was just okay, staff is nice and service is always good and the ambiance was really nice as well

I was going to sit in and order a nice dinner. Unfortunately, 3 people sitting at the bar is way too much for two bartenders to handle. So, rather than be continously ignored as both bartenders as they pass right in front of me multiple times, if theyre too busy to acknowledge a paying customer, I am too busy to drop a dime here for dinner. read more

This year, the hot rod club I belong to decided to have the Christmas party here. Upon arrival, we were greeted warmly, and directed to the room where our banquet was gonna be held. Appetizers were served, which was cheese and crackers, clams on the half shell, shrimp cocktail, along with a charcuterie board. This was mediocre, typical banquet food. I stayed away from the clams on the half show. They looked a little sketchy. Dinner consisted of a salad with dressing on the side, pasta and sauce, chicken and mushrooms in a wine sauce, sausage and peppers. (I don't know why), along with beef cubes. All of this was typical banquet food nothing special. The dessert tray was something else. Little desserts, consisting of cheesecakes, cannoli, chocolate mousse, carrot cake along with coffee and cream. These desserts really were delicious. Restrooms were clean. If options are narrowing for your Christmas party, this might not be a bad choice. Easy parking. All in all it was OK. read more

Casa Mia at the Hawthorne - Italian Near Me - Berlin, Connecticut

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After a long and hot day, we needed a good reward. We driven by the place a few times and thought we would try it. The hostess asked if we wanted the dinner or the supper room. We chose dinner. Nicely decorated, white table cloths and grey napkins, very elegant. The wait staff came very quickly and asked for our drinks, Ice tea and water, lots of water. We looked the menu and summer specials. Boiled lobster w/potato and corn and Ravioli Magro both with house salads. The food was excellent, presented well, good portions well worth the price. The only issue was the wait staff, our glasses were always empty until the very end of the meal. It seemed that they were sneaking off somewhere else in the restaurant's parking lot. Chances are when we go again it will be at a later hour. when the restaurant and staff at their peak. read more

The atmosphere was really good. We sat in the dining section. They had a lounge section with like drinks and stuff, but it was just me and my young daughter so we chose the diamond section which was nice quiet and cozy but everything was good. The food was great. Well done. I will definitely be back again. I tried stuff for the first time I never had snails before, but I had them this day. I had a tomahawk steak my potato was banging. The asparagus was out of this world. I would definitely try this place. I recommend this place to anyone who hasn't tried it yet. read more

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Plentiful parking. I heard people rave about Casa Mia and while two locations they offer different music. This one is known for live music, and Downtown 6 did not disappoint! They kept people moving! Food is awesome! Came out fast and made to perfection. The staff amazing! Kudos to our server Camile, she did an amazing job, checked on us frequently and just all in all everyone was friendly and helpful. The manager also super accommodating to our last minute additions to our reservation. Please do make reservations and arrive at least 30 mins prior to start of music. If you happen to meet a VIP frequent guest Angel, loves to dance, and so respectful and just such a beautiful soul, the entire staff loves him. You will find him dancing and adds to the awesome energy. Downside... it's pricey for food so if you don't come for food they will charge $15 cover. read more

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We've been going to Hawthorne for years to watch bands play. We got turned away, saying you need reservations to go and dance on the dance floor. We've been to plenty of bands playing there, including one major motion picture star back in the day. We went there tonight to see Timmy Maia. I will be contacting a lawyer. We were profiled when I told some of my friends that were there tonight that I told them to go to this establishment. And on the flyer, it says public event, so they have a problem on their hands. The staff lied. If it was over capacity, why did they let that woman go in ahead of us? No, we're on the flyer, it says you need reservations. And if you were over capacity, then a fire marshal should've been there. And one of the managers told me to do what I gotta do. Then had nerve say that his flyer had nothing to do with them but at there place of business Please. Share read more

How is a great dining experience love going there on Friday and Saturday nights listening to the music after dinner great place for dancing incredible prime rib read more

my elderly and handicapped mother and her friend had Easter reservations today at 1pm, the main host John was rude, disrespectful and inconsiderate to them , he did not honor their reservations for 2 in the Buffet room, he proceeded to bring them to the very back room, my mother was not able to walk that far and he refused to give them a close table, my mother left, she will never return here again read more

Great food for customer appreciation night. Nice ambiance with nice tables setup. White linen tablecloth with water pitcher and wine bottles waiting, were perfect. Warm bread rolls followed by calamari, antipasto, pasta fagioli soup, 2 entrees and salad, all family style for a great price. Wine ,beer , soda and coffee are included. Once a month event, every month different menu. We always order catering from Casa Mia and we love the food! read more

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I went for the first Time to Casa Mia at the Hawthorne Saturday night with a group of friends. We all met at 7 o'clock to have dinner and dance to the bands. I had a terrific time and we all enjoyed our food. I actually had some thing off of the bar menu, which was a steak and cheese foot-long sub with french fries. Delicious I would definitely recommend I loved it. We danced until closing and had a great time. I can't wait to go back read more

Casa Mia at the Hawthorne - Italian Near Me - Berlin, Connecticut

They have stepped up their game. The food has been great both the dinner menu and bar menu. Weekend entertainment is a fun option too. read more

What a delightful birthday celebration dinner for a awesome friend of mine. Happy birthday, Alicia! We are talking a party of 25 and the calamari, antipasto, stuffed sole, pasta, and saltimbocca were amazing! Take a look at the pics here. The calamari was the largest that I have seen in a while and the sauce was delicious. I also really enjoyed the Penne alla Vodka and the Saltimbocca. Service was steady and prompt. There were multiple parties there and it added to the fun feel of the meal. You could hear the laughs from the dance hall where the DJ was playing his songs. Fun vibe! My sister had her daughter's Christening party here and it was fun then and still fun now. I would definitely come back and I recommend Casa Mia. Always a great time. read more

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Casa Mia at The Hawthorne Inn Berlin CT The location is a long drive from just about anywhere. Evidently they host weddings and other large events. Our first impression was that this was a mistake as the huge parking lot all but empty. My wife started with the minestrone soup which was good. Her main course was Ravioli con salsa rosa which she described as mushy and not tasting great. I had the traditional cut prime rib the serving size of which anyone should be plenty satisfied with. The meat was good and, all but its crust, was well prepared. There was an attempt at asparagus that was so overcooked, if I were the chef I'd be embarrassed. It made me chuckle. My one complaint was they had six television channels on and (being election season) one of the presidential candidates was making a very long-winded speech to adoring crowds. It was not conducive to eating a nice meal. I'd, personally, rather not have to eat to that. Still, the food and atmosphere left us with no reason to crave a return. read more

I really hate to complain, BUT.... I ordered "CAPESANTE INCAMICIA - Jumbo scallops in bacon brandy orange essence, mashed potatoes". What a disappointment. What I paid $38 for was three skimpy scallops wrapped in bacon that wasn't even throughly cooked (when you unwrapped the bacon from the scallop it was uncooked on the inside). Those three measly scallops were plopped on top of about two cups of mashed potatoes! No other vegetable was included or offered. I won't be back. I'm a "one and done" patron. If I'm not impressed the first time, you won't see me again. read more

Excellent service and great food! Affordable would recommend to anyone. Very nice atmosphere

Service as always is fantastic and my dinner of chicken with its sauce and vegetables was prepared and presented perfectly. I always have a nice meal and conversation with the bartender and servers! read more

Went to The Hawthorne 2421 lounge to see the Sweet Magic band and were pleasantly impressed by the food! We arrived and were asked if we had made a reservation - which we had not. A little awkward pause but then were directed to Table 22. Weirdly, the tables had numbers on them like a wedding, and we were told to go to Table 22 but not taken there by the host. But, we were happy with the table which was near the dance floor and band stage (which looked like it was really a private room converted to a stage). The service, which was overall good, was also similar to going to a wedding. After the entrees, we did not see our server again. Water was not refilled and no coffee or dessert offered. But, the food was awesome and that overrides these missteps for me and my party. Ordered the Chunky Monkey cocktail which had Bacardi Banana, Rumchata and Godiva Chocolate. It was delicious and strong! Loved the warm bread, cheese, olives and olive oil served for the table. It looked beautiful and helped curb hanger. My husband got the Caprese Salad, my friend got the Shrimp & Lobster cocktail which had a spicy powder. Both were great. For entrees, we ordered the Ossobucco with risotto, Branzino and Chicken Piccata. Portions were huge, with plenty fir lunch tomorrow and the taste was excellent! My friend could not stop raving about the seasoned vegetables, which were crisp-tender. The prices are a little high but the technique and flavor made all the meals well worth it. The menu has several upscale Italian dishes and is not your basic generic Italian menu. Although we were not offered more drinks, coffee or dessert, it was fine because we were stuffed. Would definitely consider going back if Sweet Magic plays again. Folks made it to the dance floor and it was fun to have a nice dinner and show - a true "lounge!" read more

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Went to their New Year's Eve party. Pay $30 for a ticket received the paper hat and a tiny glass of cheap champagne. It took two hours to get our dinner after we ordered. They had only two waitresses for over 200 people. The food was OK but wasn't worth the wait. I had one drink. It was $14. I would never go back there again. read more

Price was definitely affordable, atmosphere great seeing other family enjoying themselves.. food was great wide selection to choose from staff staff was most accommodated. Thanks for everything guys. read more

Tried this place out on a Friday for happy hour & wasn't disappointed. The food is flavorful, delicious, & plated well (I eat with my eyes too). I sat at the bar & the customer service was exceptional, attentive & inviting. Paulie, made sure the glasses stayed full & the area was clean. During covid times, it is important to have the security of a sanitized dining experience. Casa Mia definitely has that. The chairs at the bar are spaced apart & the bar is large enough to provide social distancing for the staff. The restrooms are also well kept, with hand sanitizer stations outside the door. In the evening, a live musician came to entertain with the acoustics. Singing from the 80's - 00 eras. You could tell the seasoned patrons were enjoying themselves from the seated swaying being done in their booths & chairs, in addition to the lip singing. This lounge is a trifecta & then some. Great food, drinks & music. It's so refreshing to find a true lounge that also makes you feel welcomed. Some of the food: Lobster sliders:I absolutely love lobster so of course I'd like it to be over flowing with lobster but 2 for $8, I'm happily satisfied. It's pure lobster not a stuffin. L Meatballs : 1 huge, tender & moist meatball, topped w/marinara & ricotta...I'm lactose, but this is still music to my ears. Osso bocco - ridiculously tender! We had questions about veal. The bartender was so knowledgeable about how it was cooked & the part of the animal. Might be obvious to some, but for a bartender...show the props! I can't wait to return! read more

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My wife and I have driven by this place a few times . She had looked it up on Yelp and it looked promising. Starting with the complimentary cheese board everything was very fresh and tasty. The entrees were cooked to perfection and plated beautifully. All the waitstaff was helpful and very informative and professional. read more

Casa Mia at the Hawthorne - Peppercorn Steak - Italian Near Me - Berlin, Connecticut

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Nice place. Good service. Excellent food. Fancy place..I went with my mother and son as a walkin and they made space for us

Recently dined at a hosted event. Overall was ok. Food was good, but not great. I had chicken marsala off the banquet menu. There was ONE mushroom on it. Restroom was not clean and other areas of the hallways could do with a good dusting and sweeping. Overall ok but not sure I'd go back again. read more

Food was good selection of buffet can be better, however we enjoyed the food , service was good but servers kept disappearing had to look for them from time to time . Ambiance was private and relaxed so that is always good read more

First off. I arrived at my reservation time. Didn't know what to really do. I let one of the girls know I had a reservation and they were immediately responsive. Check. My server let me know that they close at 8 but we would have more than enough time to eat. Check. My server provided both a dinner menu AND bar menu. Check. I order a Maker's Mark Manhattan and a glass of water to start. When my guest arrives he orders Captains Daughter and we take a few more minutes with the menu. We decide to order calamari to start and an 11 Oz filet mignon with spinach and a side of roasted potatoes, for me and he orders the salmon with roasted potatoes and mixed vegetables. The calamari comes out and it is PERFECT. The seasoning, light breading, was very tasty and the consistency wasn't chewy. That's saying a lot because the first time I ate calamari, no matter what I put in my mouth ( ) , it would not go down. This just goes to show, I am not a quitter. DELICIOUS. The bread camE out with olive oil, cheese (yes, cheese) and assorted oilives and peppers. Also great. Our meals came out and I had to question whether I really received an 11 oz filet mignon or 6 Oz, maybe less. My sever, immediately, took steps to identify and rectify the situation. Lots of discussions about the size and appearance before I even cut the filet. My guest's salmon filet was perfect. I ordered the filet mignon medium and it came out smaller and I found out later more well done than I expected. Well, it was well done. I started to eat it. Very tough to cut and chew. My server checked in again. When I showed her the cooking state, she was a bit appalled. But I was sucking it up. More discussions ensued with the owner, some arrangements were made and agreed upon and we were fine. Our server was super attentive and so still tried to make it right. Another filet was cooked and brought to the table. This filet was much easier to cut but was just as well done. Eeek! I was definitely going to eat that one. I was almost happy that I wasn't going to chew myself to death. My knife liked it even though the cooking state wasn't what I asked for. That still wasn't good enough for the restaurant. Back to the kitchen they went. The level of customer service that the owner (I think it was the owner) And my server aspired to, there is no way that I wouldn't come back and give this restaurant a second chance. They showed me that they cared whether I would return or not and whether or not I enjoyed my food. Quality is very high in their standards. I have visited this establishment many times in the past and the food was always awesome and the drinks, really great. So I suggested it for a get out of the house dinner. These are tough times all around and we should support each other for the survival of all. We decided we will definitely come back and do another dinner or or even luncheon. The customer service was on par. Plus, everyone, was genuine and commented that they would like us to return. So return we will. So a big thanks to Casa Mia at the Hawthorne for doing everything that the could control to make my and my guest's out of house dinner a great experience. read more

Casa Mia at the Hawthorne - Filet Mignon dinner. - Italian Near Me - Berlin, Connecticut

My partner decided to surprise me and made reservations at Casa Mia for Valentines Day this year (2/14/2020). It was our 1st time here and we enjoyed the entire experience. The server was very nice, informative and the food was delicious! When it was time for dessert, they come out with all their desserts in a cart so we can visually make our selection. At the end of the night, the owner of the restaurant stopped at every table and asked us how the service and food was. For the finale, every table that night was given a red rose at the table after dessert. It was a special night and we would definitely go back to Casa Mia! read more

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The prime rib was excellent perfect seasoned cooked and presented fries were crispy calamari was tender foccoica was airy

Rising from the ashes of the old Hawthorne Inn is a new and invigorated Hawthorne, now known as Casa Mia at the Hawthorne. Under the stewardship of Rocky Hill's Casa Mia On the Green, the Hawthorn has been remodeled and looks great. As I walked in to join a private party, I caught sight of the bar and it was packed. They feature live music Wednesday nights through Saturday nights. Our private party was in a banquet room near the back of the first floor. Simply put, the food was terrific. The cocktail hour featured a nice antipasto spread of meat, cheese, and Mediterranean style vegetables, plus clams casino, calamari, and stuffed mushrooms. As good as the appetizers were, the dinner buffet was even better, as we chose from a Caesar Salad, stuffed shells, tenderloin, and eggplant rollatini. My favorites were the calamari, stuffed mushrooms, and very flavorful tenderloin served with mushroom caps and stems in a rich mushroom sauce. The bartender and servers were pleasant and efficient, and our entire evening was a very satisfying experience. It's great to see the Hawthorne back !! read more

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Tried New Years. Not very good. Food was abundant, but lacked taste. Drink was poured well, but overall the experience did not meet expectations. Remodel is choppy and cold. The old Hawthorne was much more appealing. Doubt I will return. read more

Warm welcoming staff! HUGE wine selection -- my server introduced me to a ton of new wines I have never heard of and he helped guide me to the perfect choice for a cab. The menu is amazing, a ton of options to chose from. The portion size was HUGE. I had a pasta dish that was more than enough for two people, my friend and I ended up splitting the one bowl. The location is sort of out of the way however it was worth the drive and try. read more

Casa Mia at the Hawthorne - Italian Near Me - Berlin, Connecticut

Had our holiday party and we had great service and very good food. The servers and bar tender were very nice. The bar didn't have some items like limes? A new shortage? We were happy that we had our own bartender for our event so no one had to go into the main bar to get a drink. Overall, we were very pleased. read more

Took my father here for his birthday. Not many people at all. Most of the people were there for a Turkish wedding. We had a nice meal for the family. My father loved the prime rib. I had the lamb it was a little over for my tastes but still good. All in all we had a good time. read more

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Was here last Saturday night. Ordered the Ossobuco Milanese, braised veal shank with gremolta on top of saffron risotto. The was fall off the shank delicious and tender. Very good flavors. Our waiter was very helpful, water was constantly re-filled. Good to have a nice restaurant at this location! We will be back! read more

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Not the same not even close I remember taking a prom date back about 50 years ago best prime rib Today Hawthone good service but not the food 50 years ago i would of given it 5 stars read more

Horrible food, management didn't feel the same . I've been in the industry for over 30 years, very unprofessional and this is why the nearly deads like it read more

Went to Casa Mia at the Hawthorne after the University of Hartford graduation. The food was absolutely delicious and the service was so friendly. The graduate enjoyed this amazing Tomahawk steak! Our waitress, Heather, became part of the family. 100% recommend bringing the family and all your friends to this restaurant! read more

Casa Mia at the Hawthorne - 32 oz. Tomahawk - Italian Near Me - Berlin, Connecticut

An abbreviated version of my experience so you may proceed at your own risk. I held my baby shower at Casa Mia at the Hawthorne. My husband and I actually met at Casa Mia at the Hawthorne, so we thought that this might be special, to revisit the location for such a special event in our lives. Boy were we wrong. On my initial phone call with the event coordinator, Ieeta, asked minimal questions. She wanted my deposit for my 80 guests and to not speak again until one week before the event. Unfortunately due to Covid many of my guests declined the invite so I gave her the courtesy of calling with an update. I also wanted to ensure there was no minimum number of people that had to be there as I would have made other arrangements. I was told explicitly there was no minimum amount of people I had to have there. The Wednesday before the event arrives and I give her a call. I started with the number of people which had dropped to 57, including some children. I was not told the child rate and she did not comment on the amount. When I asked about table linens I was told that they had already ordered the linens for the week and they typically just have ivory and white. When I expressed my disappointment, since my baby shower was Dr. Seuss themed and I would have called sooner, she said she might have blue, red and gold linens on hand and she could use those. I was relieved! I also let her know that we wanted to add the omelet station and cash bar. Two days before my event, I got news that my friend had a case of Covid in the family and Friday evening the bad news kept rolling in and some family on my side had come down with Covid as well. I was so disappointed but decided to update the venue since we would be short by 13. I called to give them the courtesy to let them know that yet again our numbers had dropped and the attitude I got from the other end of the line was astounding. I was told that there was nothing they could do, and I would be paying for 50 guests regardless of how many people showed up. On Sunday, I walked into a cold and dark room with white linen tables (apparently she forgot about our conversation about the blue, red and gold)- however it was decorated beautifully! My friends really did their best to make the space work for my smaller than expected baby shower. Well then I found out the bar was not set up/open. My brother asked a server when it would be open to which she replied "oh I don't think that is a part of this event. I'll go find out". She never came back to tell my brother what came of her search. The manager said she would open it up right then. About 5 minutes pass and it turns out the bartender that had been there the night before took the key home. Instead she would take drink orders and get them from the bar. In addition, there was no juice put out until I had to ask. We ate and overall my guests and I agree the food was average. Not great, not bad. We also had to ask for the dessert to be put out. It comes time to wrap everything up and I get my bill with which I was charged for, you guessed it, 50 adults. No kids were factored into the bill and it certainly did not reflect the amount I had in attendance. Well, as you may know for a buffet you do get to take the leftover food home. They said I was charged for 50 because first of all, that is what Ieeta told me and that I was taking all of that home. The server also gave me quite the attitude when I told her I needed to speak to someone about the bill because it reflected a higher amount than was there. She insisted 50 is the minimum and that is why I was charged this amount. She was of course wrong. On their website it states that the minimum for the brunch menu is 20 and again when I had talked to Ieeta a few weeks back she said there was no minimum guest requirement. The manager eventually came and stated that "well I didn't charge you for the bar". I knew it was a losing battle so I settled up, grabbed our leftovers and got out of there. Speaking of leftovers, even though the server told us that we paid so much because we got to take everything, we in fact did not get everything. They sent home no dressing for the salad we had left, they did not send the pastries, bagels or muffins, cheese and crackers or the tapenade. Maybe they reuse these for other guests after my guests have breathed over them while passing them in the buffet line? What they do with them is neither here nor there, but the fact is that the argument that we got to take all of the food home is moot because we in fact did not. I realize that I am pregnant, hormonal, and at times probably in the wrong. However, a business should be clear about their expectations from the start. At the end of the day, I did not get what I wanted out of the venue, but I had a great time celebrating my little one with our family and friends. The money I wasted here is just a thing but the knowledge you now have and getting this off my back is priceless. read more

No meal, drinks and a show. Show ruined by bartenders' lack of control. We left because of the drunks who bullied the bartenders! Two stars only because the renovation is very pretty. read more