Arethusa al Tavolo is a farm to table restaurant in Litchfield CT serving New American cuisine with…read morethe best of local ingredients. We started off with warm olive bread with whipped butter (perhaps the best butter we've had) and a chilled melon, mint yogurt shooter amuse bouche. We then moved onto the yellowfin tartare and Arethusa Farm Dairy artisanal cheeses featuring a variety of their delicious cheeses, including their acclaimed Gouda. For our mid course we had the braised duck dumplings, calamari stuffed with squid ink risotto, and sweet corn and ricotta agnolotti. This was our favorite part of the meal with the calamari and agnolotti being standout dishes for us. For entrees we went with the tamarind glazed black cod with black rice and lemongrass sauce and the pork tenderloin. With finished off with the famous Arethusa Farm dairy ice cream (mint, strawberry, and sweet cream chocolate trip) which truly channeled the essence of farm fresh and ended what was a delicious feast of flavors. This is amongst our favorite farm to table restaurants and def would reccomend this for a special occasion

Very good service - nicely timed, friendly and helpful. Food…read morewas very good - across four of us we had a pretty good sampling across the menu and it was all great. Sea bass was perfect. Hanger steak was spot on. Uni toast!!!! Man that was tasty. What could be better: They badly need sound baffling - its way too hard to hear. Cocktails were meh. Wine list could be broader - they have some nice wines its just not a very good diversity. Would have loved to sit in the patio. Overall would totally go back

Jackie's is a small, privately owned restaurant that needs help. It is one of several small…read morebusinesses in Bantam that is near the end of a major thoroughfare now blocked because of construction. There are signs letting motorists know that the restaurant and other businesses in the affected area are open, but not many have visited them. And according to the owner, Jackie's has been majorly affected with the number of weekly customers way down. And that's likely to continue until construction ends, hopefully by the end of August. So we're doing a short update to remind everyone in the vicinity that unpretentious Jackie's is indeed open and worth stopping by to dine. We've been doing that for around six years now, meeting regularly for breakfast with a small group of folks. Here's the skinny: Jackie's is open for breakfast and an early lunch (except Wednesdays). They are cash only, but there's an ATM inside. The menu is pretty standard breakfast/lunch items, but it's all prepared freshly and is pretty darned good. They know how to cook eggs, they make the bacon crisp, and they serve a good Benedict. We're fans. And we think they deserve to stay in business. Oh yeah, they have wonderful servers, too. We're looking at you, Lesley...

SALMON LOX BRIOCHE EGGS BENEDICT:…read more -- not a big eggs Benedict eater but I felt like going outside the box for myself -- brownish color gravy on it is not the sauce color I am used to not the taste -- should be more yellow of Hollandaise sauce but maybe this is a different rendition? -- very nice bread -- salmon good not great -- nice crisp hash brown patty RATING = B SIDE CARROT CAKE PANCAKE: -- 8" to 10" big cake with visible shredded carrot and very small shrapnel of pecan (too small in my opinion for max flavor) -- I added real maple syrup RATING = A Great service in a casual diner with solid breakfast eats.

We have eaten at StoneyBrook several times and it has been top-notch food and service each time!!!…read more John hosted our family rehearsal dinner for 25 people and everyone raved about the food-Pork chop is the best!! Thank You John and Staff for exceptional service and fantastic food!!! Francis and Susan McNulty

Clubhouse Provisions has re-opened (March 20th) after a two-month winter break which in hindsight…read moreseems like a brilliant decision; no one was going out in the midst of our awful snowstorms. Chef Jon is back, and his opening menu for Litchfield Restaurant Week is an excellent one, fully supported by the kitchen which is blending in some newcomers with its experienced staff. We like the wait staff we encountered, too: Jonelle and Abby, super friendly as always, and quick to respond. The early menu is limited but tasty: the fried chicken breast sandwich is back and as yummy as could be hoped. We enjoyed the salmon poke bowl (a little more acidity needed) and the splendid calamari. The deserts we sampled, cheesecake and flourless chocolate cake, were simply delicious. We are so happy to welcome Clubhouse Provisions back and look forward to many more visits and an update on the full menu later this year.

Always loved this place, perfect on a cold First day of February, Brick walls dark wood polished…read moremahogany bar.. Brings you back in time, The menu has various unique Choices and a great sunday Brunch. THE staff was friendly and made you feel at home.. I chose the Brunch special, French Onion Frittata, with a micro side salad. IT was just ok.. I was hoping for more of a flavorful frittata,,it was lacking that wow factor.. My husband ordered the Truffle Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich and A side of Sea Salt Fries, which were the best as well as his chicken sandwich although there was a few dried out and tough bites.. We will always stop in here for the coziness and explore new flavors

This place used to be GREAT... but I have not been there in a few years and the food is now…read moremarginal at best. Lots of burgers, and as a vegetarian I was saddened to see IMPOSSIBLE BURGER as the non meat option. What, a bean patty is too hard to make? All of the entrees had cheese, and what was once a swell little place has become a forgettable experience. On the upside, the waitstaff is lovely and the dessert was heavenly. Minor point.. the paintings of all these cable chefs is just weird. Why is Guy Fieri and Gordon Ramsey on the walls? WHY? I miss the old @.

Community Table is our favorite restaurant in Connecticut and we were lucky enough to have them…read morecater our wedding. Joann the owner took care of everything from the extraordinary food and staff, to recommendations for tent rental, plates, cutlery, flowers etc. Everything was top notch. The chef Bolivar was exceptional and the catering staff top tier and fun to talk to. Each guest was blown away by the ambience, food, cocktails, all of it. I couldn't recommend CT more highly. I would trust Joann to pull off any event, even with short notice. We had a dream wedding thanks to Community Table.

We have celebrated special occasions at Community Table for many years and have always enjoyed our…read moreexperiences there, which makes this review disappointing to write. Our party of four spent over $800 celebrating my mother's birthday. A few hours after the meal, my brother became seriously ill, and because I had also sampled his chicken dish and later experienced nausea myself, we were concerned the illness may have been related to the meal. When we contacted the restaurant to share our concerns, the conversations with management were disappointing. Joanne spoke separately with several members of our family and asked whether my brother had gone to the hospital, undergone testing, or had proof of illness. When I asked whether the restaurant maintained food safety documentation, I felt the question was viewed as accusatory rather than as part of a reasonable concern following our visit. Overall, the interaction lacked the empathy and reassurance we had hoped for. No refund, credit, or acknowledgment was offered. As longtime customers who have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, and milestones here over the years, the response was surprising. Beyond the health concern, the overall dining experience felt noticeably less positive than in past visits. The bread exterior was very hard, and we noticed other nearby tables eating only the soft interior. The vegetables served with the scallops were tough, the pasta was dry, and most of the dishes (except for the pea soup) lacked flavor. The deserts were lackluster, though the goat cheese cheesecake was delicious. The cheese board appetizer was presented without explanation of the cheeses or accompaniments. Crumbs were not cleared between courses. While our server was friendly, we were repeatedly asked whether we had finished dessert, which made the evening feel somewhat rushed during a birthday celebration. The server also spent time discussing personal matters during service, which distracted from the dining experience. We had to find someone to get our coats otherwise we would've walked out without them. The ambiance at Community Table remains beautiful, which makes the experience especially unfortunate after so many positive visits over the years. Unfortunately, after this experience, our family will likely celebrate future special occasions at other restaurants in Litchfield County that we feel provide a stronger overall dining experience.

Zini's is what I imagine a medieval pub in the forest designed by Disney to look like. It's a…read morelittle dark, but there's a fireplace going in the back and you're surrounded by beautiful stone walls inside. The ambiance is gorgeous. The food is very good - a little heavy handed with the pepper sometimes, but that can be a matter of taste. The artichoke hearts came on a plate of six and were well sauced. They had a good taste of lemon. The Cesar salad was well dressed, but the dressing was more oily than creamy. The nights special, the lobster risotto, has a good bite in the rice and actual lobster! It was one of the stars of the evening, it was tender and delicious! The second star was dessert - I've never seen a tartufo before, but Zini's had chocolate and vanilla, and was well displayed cut into slices like a pear. Our waitress was very pleasant, and even as tables began to fill up provided consistent attention. All in all it was a great meal in a charming location!.

A quiet little place with delicious food and great service. Everything is first rate.read more

This is a very low key but upscale restaurant. Understated style with full bar and top notch…read morecuisine. Professional waitstaff provides quiet, competent service. We had the portobello egg sandwich and the Scottish salmon with an excellent French Sauvignon blanc. Both were delicious and not run of the mill fare. Expect to pay a little more for the quality you will enjoy. This is a destination restaurant.

Ok. Just ok. Firstly - someone give this place a deep cleaning. Our table was "clean" but sticky…read more Thank goodness we sat at the booth by the open outdoors. The food was ok yet quite overpriced and everyone is just a bit pretentious. Like relax. This area has few choices yet the selection keeps growing with time so this place will certainly need to up its game. Overall, average food served with an aura like they are better than Daniel in NYC. A pass for me next time.

I have been to Marketplace before and thought I remembered it to be "average". So, when my husband…read moretold me this was our Valentine's Day reservation, I was expecting nothing more. I was WRONG. The waitress did not guide us incorrectly on a single recommendation all night. Our cocktails were delicious, the food (pretzel appetizer, lobster ravioli and bolognese) were delicious, the half-wine bottle was a perfect compliment for 2 people, and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. This meal definitely has me eager to come back to try more.

This place was so cool inside. It was big, bright, and full of jail cells. I loved it. Their food…read morewas delicious. The service however was not the best, I had to keep chasing my server to get me things I needed, and they weren't even that busy. I would go back if I wanted to show someone a cool place to eat.

We fin ally got around for our second visit here, and it was a dazzler! We enjoyed a five-star…read moreexperience in every way and couldn't come away without letting others know. We dined with a small party in a private room, warm and comfy, and boasting elegant, polished service from a sharp and friendly team of servers. Excellent. For Easter, we were given a prix fixe menu ($150 per) that provided some fine choices among appetizers, entrees and desserts. The appetizers included octopus, quail and some super tasty (and NOT overcooked) seared tuna. Delicious. The entrees included duck and chicken but all of us deferred to the tenderloin which was perfectly cooked to our preference, tender and ... well, just what we wanted. Add in the desserts and the drinks -- lots of specialty beverages. all on the pricey side -- and we were totally satisfied. Not a complaint in the group. Winvian is very private, You can't just stroll in. Reservations are necessary, and you'll need to get buzzed in. Once there, however, the well-trained staff provide first-class treatment, thoughtful and never obtrusive. It is a grand experience -- but it is expensive. Definitely for special occasions.

Always an experience the Staff are the Best and the Grounds are Amazing Just Like the Family who…read morecreated this enchanting Place. The Food, Drinks, and Peace is here. A Place to share those Special Moments and Memories.

We're briefly updating our commentary about the Bantam Market, but our thoughts about it haven't…read morechanged all that much. It remains a small, independently owned store with a surprisingly full stock, lots of fresh meats, deli items, produce, a large beer cooler with all the local and foreign brands you night desire, and a very friendly and helpful staff. We're especially fond of the nice folks behind the deli counter. Our complaints are about the same: the prices hover on the high side. The prices are generally quite a bit higher than the nearby Stop and Shop, but honestly, the quality of their locally produced items is far higher. Still, if you're buying some basics like soup or milk, you'll pay more here, and some prices can be really way up there. Sometimes we're frustrated by that, other times we're grateful to find some delicious fresh fish or prepared salads. Bantam is not our first market of choice, but we're here regularly for some things we like and want.

A small neighborhood market with a kickin' deli. Not really the place to do "normal grocery…read moreshopping", as others have previously stated, it's on the expensive side (in some cases, outrageously so). But if you're looking for unique food items, this is your place. For me, I stop in often just to pick up some fried chicken from the deli, it's the best around -- juicy & meaty, but not greasy, and the coating is very tasty. $6.99 a pound. That fried chicken is 5 Stars every time. Friendly crew, but the checkout can be a bit of a process though, the place does a brisk business, and the parking lot is always full.