We stopped for a late lunch at Salute today. It was too hot to sit in their attractive outside…read moredining area. We chose a cozy booth in the dining room. Our waitress was prompt in taking drink orders and delivering warm, freshly baked bread with an original tomato butter spread. Yum! I ordered the butternut salad which Was lovely. My husband ordered the sweet potato ravioli and raved about it. He devoured them, actually. We have nothing but praise for Salute. Prices were reasonable, ambiance was upscale and the service excellent. Did I mention the food? I hate to admit this, but it's than my Nonnas.

Came here specifically for happy hour... The food was okay. I would only order 1 dish again. We…read moreordered four apps from the happy hour menu... 1. Fried mozz... the flavor of the cheese was good but the pieces were over fried so it was kinda hard and tasted somewhat burnt 2. Risotto balls... those were great, just needed a lil more sauce. I would definitely order this again. 3. Spicy Calamari... There was an unpleasant odor as soon as they came out. Tasted the actual Calamari and it was delicious but the dish was ruined with all the crap that was added. The yucky slaw and the sauce/ drizzle were unnecessary and made the dish inedible. Wish they left it off or put it in the side so we could have enjoyed the Calamari itself. 4. Sweet Potato Ravioli... the actual ravioli was good. Loved the filling. But this dish was ruined by a flavorless sauce. It tasted like cream mixed with butter. That sauce should be left off. Im sure the server already knew we didnt really enjoy it bcuz he didnt even question why food was left and we didnt want to take any of it to go... Really planned to order more from the happy hour menu but after those last 2 disappointing apps, I changed my mind...

We had such a great experience at Amla! The staff was extremely welcoming and friendly from the…read moremoment we arrived. We ordered crepes and they were absolutely delicious. The portions were also surprisingly big and very satisfying. One of the coolest parts of our visit was the interactive tables. The tables are actually screens where you can play games, take and print photos, view the menu, color virtual books, and explore so many other fun features. It made the whole experience unique and enjoyable. Overall, we had a wonderful time. Great food, great service, and such a fun atmosphere. Definitely a place worth visiting!

Try saying "Alma", now try saying "Amla". I was convinced the latter was an error when I first…read moreheard of the name of the brand new coffee shop. Alma has a better flow than Amla, but who am I to judge someone else's language? In this case Amla means sweet in Albanian. Amla is a brand new cafe and they offer freshly made crapes, self serve frozen yogurt, sandwiches, coffee and drinks. The inside is very colorful with large pictures of their offerings and pretty cool wall and ceiling art indicating the frozen yogurt area. The most unique aspect of Amla are their tables. The tables are entirely interactive, you may view the full menu and play games. This is a great way to keep kids sitting while the adults are having their coffee. We ordered some coffees, a strawberry Nutella crepe and a chocolate milkshake. I got the Fruity Pebbles Latte off of their specials menu. The wait for the coffees was very long. I understand they are very new and still working on their flow, but at one point their entire staff was behind the counter at the same time looking to balance out the orders. It was a few minutes later when our order was finally brought out. As expected the Fruity Pebbles Latte was very sweet, it was very tasty, I genuinely enjoyed it. The crepe was stuffed with plenty of strawberries and Nutella, it was thin, just how my mom makes it. The crepe was a winner. One note about the utensils; The crepe was served on a proper plate, with very weak plastic utensils, the kind that bend and snap with the slightest pressure. Real silverware would be appreciated. The staff was very apologetic for the long wait, that they brought over a Pistachio Croissant on the house. It was very generous, I told them I understood the wait, and I enjoyed everything. This croissant was soft and flaky filled with delectable pistachio cream. There are so many tasty goods to try at Amla, I will be back.

i had the best hot and sour soup i have ever tried excellent…read more the owner is a great chef. ALSO Great Thai fried rice. now i want to go back and try everything on her MENU fantastic food and atmosphere

"Down to the banana republics, things aren't as warm as…read morethey seem None of the natives are buying any second-hand American dreams" (Jimmy Buffett) Lunch at the Banana Leaf was a real triad of contrasts, as we had very positive reactions to their atmosphere and food but a very different experience with service. First of all, the décor is very pretty, with a thatched roof/tiki bar-like design at their small bar, painted designs and artwork on the walls, pretty light fixtures, sculptures, and Tiffany style glass. There is plenty of room between the tables, so you really have a sense of privacy and are not crowded at all. I love Thai food, and I loved my lunch. I ordered a small Coconut Tom Yum soup ($6), and it was a10/10. It had the coconutty mildly spiced hot and sour flavor I love and was loaded with chicken, A big bowl of just that soup would have been enough for my munch any day of the week. I also ordered their Spicy Eggplant with Squid ($18) stir-fried with bamboo shoot, snow peas, string beans, carrots, bell peppers and basil leaves in spicy basil sauce. It was served with a side of white rice. It was a great example of why I love Thai food because the flavor was fantastic. The portion was big enough that we brought home half for another day. Now, as far as we experienced, the real clunker here was the service. Perfunctory, unsmiling, non-engaging, robotic are words that come to mind. What a shame, because just a little effort really would have made a big difference.

I visited here for lunch during a weekend in Hartford and had a pretty good time. My party of three…read morewas greeted and seated quickly and our waitress was so nice. I ordered a margarita and the steak salad, so tasty! The steak was cooked well and I liked the vinaigrette. My only issue was the temperature inside the restaurant. It was super hot that weekend and also uncomfortably warm inside. We closed the shades beside us but more A/C would've been ideal.

We ordered some take-out from Wood N Tap after learning from FindMeGlutenFree that the menu had…read morerecently been revamped, and the fryers are now gluten free. Super exciting. When we called in, the staff was super knowable about allergens, and assured us everything was gluten free (and tomato free). The order was ready in about 20 minutes. We tried the chicken fingers with parm fries, the buffalo chicken dip, and the mashed potatoes. The chicken fingers were a bit small on the portion, but they tasted decent. Next time I'd skip the parm and just have regular fries. The buffalo chicken dip was good. I've always loved their mashed potatoes, but I order them without the onions on top. There isn't much wow in the food, but it's decent. Their takeout boxes don't hold so well, so your food will have to be reheated- that's our problem though, not theirs. All in all, Wood N Tap has great service, and great allergen protocols, but the food is pretty average. A great spot for bar food, and exciting they have GF now. We'll likely return.

Love stopping here when I'm in the area. Jamaican Kitchen has the best veggie patty I've had in CT!…read moreVery quick service and everyone is always very nice. Great place to stop for lunch if you need a quick bite to eat that is fresh and has high quality ingredients! I definitely recommend getting sorrel for a drink it is soooo tasty

We all enjoyed our food. We ordered:…read more 3 orders large jerk chicken comes with rice n beans and cooked cabbage slaw 2 beef patty's with coco bread. I mild 1 spicy Everyone enjoyed their dinner and cannot wait to try more. The service was friendly and quick. It's a small cute clean place with about 7 tables. Has handicapped ramp nearby to access walkway.