Food was delicious, large portion, dinner included soup or salad and bread…read more Reasonable wine by the glass, Josh Cabernet

Went there a few days ago and as you can tell from the reviews, this place is hit or miss. In our…read morecase, and for the 2nd time, it was a miss...especially when you look at their prices. The food takes FOR EVER to come out and refills on soda took around 10mins each time despite the restaurant being at roughly 40% capacity...To put it in perspective we got there at 745, ordered apps and entrees immediately and finally got our dinner at 915. We just asked for to-go boxes as soon as the plates hit the table. Surprisingly they were very efficient when it came to bringing us the bill Food is not bad, but certainly not worth what they charge. Nothing came out hot, just kinda warm...There are literally 2 other Italian restaurants on the same street within a half mile with better food and faster service.

I had dinner here the staff was very nice the restaurant was very clean comfortable. We had salad…read moreit was ok basic . I ordered the eggplant parmigiana it came with side of pasta. I originally wanted only a grinder I checked the menu on line but they actually didn't have grinders . My eggplant was horribly mushy I didn't even eat it but they ended up taking it off the bill . I ate my pasta at home but my anger hair was stuck together. The lasagna unfortunately wasn't much better . I'm not sure if I would go back . But there were a lot of regrets there Thanks Chris M

Nice cozy spot where you never walk out disappointed or hungry. The food's always solid and fresh,…read moretender chicken and crisp salads that hit the spot, even if the dressings came from a bottle instead of Nonna's secret stash. There's a bit of a "shared fryer situation," so don't be surprised if your mozzarella brick has just a whisper of haddock perfume. The desserts look like they've seen a freezer or two, but the warm vibe more than makes up for it. The staff is fantastic, and the tables practically chat with each other. Think Sunday dinner energy without doing the dishes. All in all, a four-star hug of a restaurant.

Decided to try Noto Americano for the 1st time for Father's Day takeout. We ordered the Chicken…read moreParmigana, Lemon Bay Chicken and a Meatball Grinder. The price for takeout for these (3) things were on the high side to not include a side salad. With that said, we were aware that those weren't included as it wasnt listed on their online ordering. We just figured the portion for both Entrees were likely larger and thats why you paid a la carte for the salad. We come back home with the takeout and to our surprise for quite a high price, the portions were small. How small, each meal fit with pasta inside a plastic container, similar to those used for Asian takeout. For any other restaurant that serves Chicken Parmigana, its always been a larger round metal dish with pasta on the side. Typically with 2 pieces of chicken. Putting portion aside as one can argue that we may have been able to find that out before ordering, the (2) entrees were not great. The Chicken Parmigana had one piece of chicken and the chicken was charred, dry, minimal amount of cheese and the both the chicken and pasta itself had a scarce amount of pasta sauce. I found myself having to scrub the side of the dish for any sauce left. The lemon bay chicken was also quite dry and unfortunately the mixture of recip (chicken, pasta and sauce) was quite tasteless. I'm not typically one to leave a 1 or 2 star reviews often, as I'd rather just not go again to the place where I had said experience but between the quality of food, price and portion, this place falls into a bit of an exception for me. Look, I've eaten at many places, if your portions are going to small for the price (and without sides), then the quality needs to EXCEED the excepted regional standard for that dish to justify that reasoning. This experience did not do that, instead we are left with half of take home container of each meal that we will have to toss in trash for Fathers Day.

Such a cozy, moody dining room but still feels family-friendly. The bar and patio look so…read moreimpressive, I'd love to sit out there on a nice summer day! Apps came out before drinks and the food was super quick overall, service felt a bit slower but everyone was still very helpful, and friendly. The cacio e pepe was a little too peppery for me but maybe that's the point, the chicken cutlet was perfect...crispy and juicy and the meatballs had a great little kick. Ended with the cheesecake that was rich and creamy, wish there was a bit more crust. Overall, great vibes and I'd definitely be back to try something different

Awesome home made style Italian food! Great portions and so…read moretasty!! Chicken parmigiana was the best I've had since a trip to Italy!!

Exceptional food, outstanding service, and the ambiance is unmatched!…read more Have visited Cafe Fiore a few times with different family members, and have been blown away every time! Growing up in Jersey, Italian food is apart of our 5 main food groups. It hasn't been easy finding an Italian restaurant that reminds me of home, but Cafe Fiore hits it out of the park. I ordered the Sole Française and had more than enough for leftovers the following day! They also make a mean espresso martini, the espresso tastes so fresh! Excited to dine here again.

After an extended stay overseas, my first "date night" was at Viron. This was my second visit, his…read morefirst, and we left well fed bringing back a bag of leftovers. The portions here are downright ridiculous, in the best way possible. We shared My Mother's Chips, and that dip! Probably the best part of the appetizer. We each ordered a pasta dish, and both were good. Piece of advice: BOOK A RESERVATION, especially on a Friday or weekend. The place was packed. Whether you're planning a date night or celebrating something special, Viron delivers. Good food, beautiful atmosphere and plenty of parking.

I was invited to have lunch with a friend of mine here at Viron Rondo Osteria…read more Doing research I knew this place was going to be bougie. So thoughts immediately went to "this place better be good for the money." I checked out the menu, and the prices seemed a little high for lunch. My expectations are running really high for this place to perform Upon pulling into the restaurant, which is gorgeous, parking was a breeze as the lot was very large in size After about a 25 to 30 yard walk, we entered the greeting station, and the young lady was there seating everybody promptly upon arrival. I love the walkway up to this area. Looking at the outdoor seating, there were many tables with these beautiful umbrellas it was a no-brainer to ask for an outdoor table to enjoy the surrounding plantings, and the early summer sunny weather This was lunchtime, and it was rather crowded The waitress came over and immediately poured us some ice water, and the second trip delivered us some bread with some olive oil and Parmesan, along with some hot pepper flakes. This bread was so warm with a solid crust, I could've made an appetizer just out of dipping this into the seasoned olive oil. It's a good thing there were only four pieces of bread as I could've eaten a lot more and filled up on it. I ordered the Classico Panini for $21.00. The sandwich consisted of grilled marinated chicken breast, roasted red peppers, arugula, mozzarella, and pesto, on a grilled Panini bread. I also chose the hand cut, french fries as the side. Within 20 minutes, the food arrived, and the presentation was spectacular I was immediately drawn to the french fries, which were a little bit soggy and taste it like they were sitting for a little bit, and they were served in this cute little silver bucket with ketchup on the side. I would give these a 6 or of 10. Now to the Panini... This was a spectacular choice. All the flavors with this grilled chicken breast playing off each other made this one memorable sandwich. This type of sandwich is out of my wheel horse, and I'm glad took a shot and ordered it! I took half the sandwich and a few of the french fries home with me. It was that filling! My friend had a fish sandwich with french fries on the side, served on a soft roll. She liked her lunch very much, as she's a regular here and enjoys the lunch choices. She took half of her lunch home with her. Now... Looking around I saw those eggplant chips piled high with the dipping sauces and said man o man, those look delicious. I think I'll order those next visit I also saw some really big salad choices coming out. They look like it even though I'm not one for salads for lunch. The mussels in marinara sauce served to the table next-door, looked like a hit. Cocktails were flowing these drinks specials and martinis were just everywhere! That tells me this is the place to go after work to have martinis in an appetizer In my 66 years around the sun, I would rate this as one of the best restaurants in Central Connecticut. Definitely a top five. If you have a chance to get here, come for lunch first sit outside enjoy a cocktail, and be prepared to serve huge portions of delicious offerings Service was with a smile and professional, this place was hit on all cylinders for lunch It was pointed out to me that the owner was making the round saying hi to people. I love this touch. This was really really cool. Lunch with the tip was $50, a bargain in any person's budget I would rather come here than hit one of the burger, chains, or steak chains This is local. This is locally owned. This is amazing. I really enjoyed being a guest here and I look forward to coming back shortly!

The food here is simply amazing! I adore Italian food above all other cuisines, and I have never…read moreencountered better than Pagliacci's. Every dish I've had over the years has been top notch. The homemade pasta is incredible, and the meat sauce is my absolute favorite. I live in upstate New York, but have made multiple visits here over the years - sometimes making the journey simply to come to Pagliacci's! Of the many friends I have brought here, every single one has agreed that the food is simply amazing. I cannot recommend this place enough!

The food and the service was excellent ! We enjoyed a wonderful afternoon family. We did not feel…read morelike we were being rushed. The ambiance is only average; however, the food is why we went. Prices were reasonable.

Went with a group of friends. The menu has lots of choices. It's a bit pricey. I got the manicotti…read more My friend got baked stuffed shrimp with veggies and pastas. We both loved the meal. And the salad was very fresh. I ended up getting the chocolate cake. It was amazing. I had the Riesling to drink. It also was good. I wish this would lace was closer I would go more often for a special occasion. Service was good. He was very patient with us older people. I highly recommend this place for a meal.

If it's a stay at home takeout kind of night the pizza and sides hit the spot. Chicken Parm is a…read morecomforting pie, buffalo chicken is a fun Friday night, and the meaty Italian are all so tasty, but you can't go wrong with a basic Mozarella or Margarita pie. Call ahead and pickup was prompt, making this a favorite takeout in our house. Dining in? Come hungry as the pasta dishes and wine are amazing. The takeout staff are friendly enough, and the wait staff take care of you. The classic yet cozy dining room had table linens, always a nice touch. We managed to leave a little room for dessert, which we'll just have to come back for with drinks another time. Portofino's might not be 100% New Haven-style charred crust pie, but has great pizza and comfort food all the same.

It's been a while since I've posted a review of Manhattan. All I can say is this restaurant always…read moredelivers! The service, food, and atmosphere is outstanding!! Every time we visit here we always leave way more than satisfied, above and beyond, Any one who hasn't visited Manhattan absolutely should! I promise that!

Tried this restaurant for the first time and absolutely loved both the food and the ambiance…read more I started with the Carmel Espresso Martini, which was delicious. The Brussels sprout salad was top-notch--packed with flavor and one of my favorite dishes of the night. The pasta was also excellent, with a perfectly balanced creamy sauce that wasn't too heavy. I especially liked how they presented all the dessert options, making it fun to choose. We ended up ordering the pistachio cake, but unfortunately, it wasn't my favorite. It tasted much saltier than expected rather than sweet. I'm not sure if it was due to the cream cheese or the pistachios themselves, but the flavor felt a bit off for a dessert. Overall, it was a great dining experience.