This place was recommended to us so we decided to stop by on an early Monday afternoon. It was…read morebusy, but the line moved quickly. The space is pleasant, typical local Italian. We were pleasantly surprised by the array of cooked choices. My husband loved the chicken meal. I had the chef's broccoli salad. Really yummy & innovative. The cutlets were crispy! We bought them to make sandwiches for our kids. I also got a pound of breaded eggplant cutlets. Amazing! All reasonably priced. The owner was personable & chatty. The ladies who served were fast! We'll be back!

First time visiting CT this past weekend and this spot really stood out among all the places I…read moretried! There's really no better place for a pre-beach meal. Their menu is HUGE and will have something for quite literally everybody, whether you're into pizza, wraps, panini, or salads. This made it super tough to decide what to get, however. After checking out their Yelp page I decided to go with "The Boss." SO good. It had penne alla vodka, chicken cutlet, and some very fresh mozz. My only complaint is that I wish I had some chili flakes to add a bit more of a kick. Everything meshed so well together and I totally see myself recreating this as my next hangover cure. Additionally, we tried the potato salad. I am SO picky about potato salad and was literally dancing when I took a bite (please tell me someone relates to the happy food shakes). The potatoes were cooked to perfection and I loved how it had red peppers in it! The staff was friendly and the place was clean and well-ran. I went at peak lunch hour and was still served within 15-20 minutes, super impressive! Will need to go again when back in the area.

What a disappointing dining experience. Cafe Allegre, formally Cafe Lafayette was once Madison's…read moreequivalent to the " Gris" in Essex. I had countless delicious meals over the years here with my parents and grandparents. While here in Connecticut Bruce and I decided to dine here this evening. We like to dine out often and love the variety of options here in Connecticut. We had high hopes for Cafe Allegre. What a miserable experience and a total rip off. We opted not to have any alcohol and instead had two hot teas. We ordered the artichokes for a starter. A scattering of over fried dry lumps, no sauce with a minuscule piece of parsley and a small piece of shaved carrot. Bruce and I ordered the Ceasar salad with a double portion of chicken. Although the waitress said the salad was entree size portions, the amount of salad, tasteless rubbery chicken all served on a small luncheon size plate was shameful. $12.99 for the salad and $8.99 for a half a bite of extra chicken! I had the waitress remove my meal and she took it off our tab. I was expecting her to bring something else out or give me a menu but she never bothered. Evidently she thought I said I didn't want anything else. By the time she returned, Bruce had finished his salad. Really? The waitress thought I was fine just sitting there with no dinner? Needless to say her tip was equivalent to the service. So for $66.51, with no alcohol and no dessert, just one luncheon size salad, this was a supreme rip off. When a dish is returned to the kitchen the manager should have gotten off his ass to come over and address the problem and to see how to rectify the experience. Nothing. I left hungry and angry. Rest assured a scathing review will be left on Yelp along with my phoning the owner to voice my displeasure. Now perhaps this post comes across as my being an arrogant demanding patron. Bruce and I have had some amazing dinners and also some less than wonderful. I always try to cut the restaurant some slack. Food services is not an easy job. But when you charge these prices it's important that they know when customers are displeased.

Lovely outdoor patio for dinner on a Saturday night. Accommodating for both a baby and food…read moreallergies. Helpful friendly staff. Food was delicious as well. Well cooked, well seasoned, came out quickly after ordering. Caesar salad was flavorful without being overwhelming dressing. Chicken parm was flawless - crispy edges and tender white meat.

4 stars only because its take out only. There is absolutely no where to sit inside. There is a…read morepicnic table outside, which is where we ate. We were pleasantly welcomed. We ordered and waited. And the pizza is amazing! The chicken Chipotle was really good. It could've had a little less Chipotle on top. But other than that, absolutely no complaints!

Best option along the shoreline and great pasta/sauce to boot. Only knock would be getting sold out…read moreon weekends/Fridays so get orders in early! We like the bbq chicken pizza, clam pizza and the penne Ala vodka

Such a great spot for breakfast or brunch. The inside feels cozy and welcoming like an old country…read morehome. There was a fireplace by the entrance and a small bar area. Service was friendly and quick. The pancakes were a standout with a crisp exterior and fluffy center. Ask for the real maple syrup not the stuff on the table. The Philly cheesesteak omelette was loaded with steak and had great flavor. If you go on a Sunday, get there before the church crowd or you will wait. Overall, a really solid breakfast/brunch spot.

Pancakes rock. Crispy edges and fluffy insides and SO many options. Have only been for breakfast…read morebut would recommend it! Get pancakes to split. Total homey vibe in there with plenty of seating and bar too.

Pasta Avest is the best!!! Pizza is always perfect, the staff is friendly and fast and the…read morerestaurant is always clean. I highly recommend a visit. My favorite pizza is the fresh tomato/ pesto with a drizzle of balsamic A+++.

Quick service, fresh ingredients, nice selection of options! Steak & cheese (pressed into a panini)…read moreis one of my fave's here!

In an effort to start a new family tradition, my wife and I booked a reservation for our family for…read moreChristmas Eve at LA Foresta. We walked in and were instantly greeted and ushered to a table that was the right size for our little group. The service throughout the night was amazing, the food was delicious and appropriately hot, and the beverages were perfect. The staff was very knowledgeable and had no issues answering any questions. Once the food landed on the table, there was that kind of silence that can only mean that everyone was too busy enjoying the food to talk at all. Once the forks had settled, we all had nothing but compliments! After we had finished, we noticed that the whole place had cleared out. We chatted with the manager for a minute and gave praises to the service and food, and he said that he closes a bit early so that his staff can go home to spend the holiday with their families, which was admirable! I honestly can't say enough wonderful things about our experience and we're all looking forward to next year already! Needless to say, this will continue to be where we will celebrate every Christmas Eve from now on!

This rating is purely based on the food and the price. Comfortable enough seating outside, many…read moreflies, including one in my drink. The real kicker was the "special" for $65. A chewy/ flavorless piece of steak that was mediocre at best topped with very fishy crab, a side of asparagus and a small baked potato. Complete highway robbery. Plated beautifully, lacking flavor. Did not eat the crab, choked down the steak. The small baked potato was perhaps the best part, even though it was plain. Our waiter was very nice and attentive. Bathroom bathrooms were clean. I can't understand the price point here.

Great service, excellent food!! Bistro salad was fresh with…read morezesty dressing and lots of calamata olives and garden tomatoes. Dinner was served with delicious warm focaccia bread. I had the bruschetta salmon which was a very large serving of roasted salmon filet over sautéed green beans and roasted tomatoes-- delicious and filling. My wife had ravioli stuffed with mushrooms over a delicious bolognese sauce. Server was very attentive and knowledgeable . Cozy and comfortable interior. Pricing is reasonable given the high quality and tasty food. Overall an excellent experience -- we look forward to returning.

Started with the Beet Salad which we started. It contained goat cheese, baby arugula, candied…read morewalnuts and apples. With a thick balsamic dressing. It was very good. The main entree was Chicken Cristin. I ordered it over pappardelle. It had two pieces of white chicken meat in a sherry wine sauce. It was covered with spinach, mozzarella, artichoke hearts and roasted peppers. It was delicious. For dessert I ordered the Gelato. The said 3 scoops of gelato, however it was 3 small spoonfuls. Order 3 different flavors. Except for the espresso, they all tasted the same. Not worth the money. The meal was very good, disappointed in the dessert I ordered. Service was good and they had off street parking. Would have given it 5 stars except for my dessert .

One of the final days of the year for using the old hot rod, I venture down to the shore, leaf…read morepeeping, and wanting to go to the Log Cabin. Located in Clinton Connecticut, this mainstay restaurant came highly recommended by many of my friends. I pulled in and parking was a breeze, even though it was busy. This parking lot was big. Lots of handicapped spaces also. My friend and I went in and we were greeted warmly, and promptly seated Knowing portions were big, but not realizing how big they would be we passed on appetizer. This is where it gets good! My friend ordered lasagna, and I ordered the eggplant Parmesan. We also ordered water, Immediately out came the salads that were included with the meals. These salads were medium sized, and we're probably good enough for just a lunch! Tomatoes, cucumbers, chopped lettuce, and a very nice house dressing, consisting of a creamy garlic, which was delicious. After salad was done our fantastic waitress brought us a big bowl of pasta and sauce. I could've made a meal out of this! This wasn't just any run of the mill, this was delicious pasta and sauce. Oversized entrées were next on the Bill and I ate probably 1/5 of the eggplant Parmesan. It was huge. I think three or four people could've split this. My friend ate probably about the same of the lasagna. For dessert, we split a Reesie's chocolate pie that was very, very sweet creamy, and hit the spot with the chocolate sauce and whip, whipped cream around the plate Bag probably weighed at least 7 pounds. We brought home the pasta, the lasagna, and the eggplant Parmesan. I loved the eggplant Parmesan. I make a pretty mean Parmesan, but this eggplant Parmesan was on point. It just exploded with great Italian flavors My friend liked the lasagna, as she said it was very, very nice I'm still raving about the big bowl of pasta that came with the meal. Dinner with the tip which included the two big meals which I think were 24.95 each along with the dessert and the big bowl of pasta was roughly $80 and change. This was a deal of deals. There will be meals during the coming week. If you're at the shore and you need takeout, this will be good for the week. I love this I am now a big fan and I look forward to returning in the spring when the weather gets nice All in all, I wonder what took me so long to come to The Log Cabin!

Started with their complimentary salad. It was good size,with delicious dressing. The bread was…read moreplentiful with lots of butter. The bowl of pasta they gave you was delicious. I could have stopped eating. Then came the chicken Jennerfer. It was also very tasty. Topped off with lava cake. Service was very good.

Lorenzo's opened a restaurant in the former space occupied by Farina's. It is run by the same…read moreparty who run Lorenzo's in West Haven. Four of us decided to have dinner here on a Saturday night. Lorenzo's does a heavy takeout business, but they have a small but cozy cafe-style dining room. Four of us were seated upon entry. Lorenzo's serves pizza as their main food, but they also have entrees that many local Italian restaurants have. My wife and I decided to split a "large house salad" and order a small red sauce pizza with sausage, peppers, eggplant, onion, and Mozzarella cheese. Our friends ordered soup, a side of meatballs, an alfredo dish, and baked ziti. In general, food was very good. The large house salad lived up to its name, a huge portion, featuring lettuce, carrots, tomatoes, eggplant, and cucumbers. It was more than enough to split. Dressing was served on the side. The small pizza had crispy crust. It had lots of content, and the ingredients were quality. It tasted really good, overall, though the onions appeared to be a cooked-up garnish. Baked ziti was a huge portion. The service was friendly and yet very professional. Requests for clean plates were honored, for the many courses. We liked that a delicious tapenade was brought out with the fresh and crusty bread. We also liked our cheesecake dessert, which we split. Our friends had recent birthdays, so the staff sent them a dessert of "flan" which had a lit candle. Be aware that they do not have a license to serve liquor, but they will do setups. We had a lovely time here at Lorenzo's 2. Prices were very reasonable. We are very tempted to return for more.

I had high hopes, but I'm sorry, I was pretty disappointed…read more Placed an order online today for lunch pick up. Arrived 5 minutes later than the estimated pick up time and was told it wasn't ready yet. The inside of the place is a little of a cleaned up improvement from when it was Farina's, but similar layout. The small pizza was basic/decent and hence the 2 stars. The chicken tenders were not tenders, they were dry sliced up chicken cutlets. The chicken parm sub....real bad. It gets it's own paragraph. The breaded coating fell off of the chicken before even taking a bite. The chicken itself was rubbery, maybe because it was frozen? Or did it need to cook longer? About 90% of the mozzarella cheese was stuck on the wrapper. The sauce left something to be desired. An inch of two of the sandwich on one end didn't even have any filling in it. For the three items, the total was about $40. Thumbs down.

Place hit the spot!…read more Needed a wellness meal and I came across Donahue's during my travels of the coast. Could have eaten a bowl of the chowder, so good. Blacked Swordfish and asparagus were delicious, could have substituted another vegetable for the rice and would have been just as happy. Carrot cake was good. Dense which is how I like it, icing made it too sweet. Cream cheese filling, yummm. Will certainly be back.

Service was great. Really loved the French Onion Soup and Triple Decker Turkey Club was delicious…read more Ambiance was well suited for a pub.