Greeted warmly, seated immediately. Prompt attention by waiter. Limited menu but very interesting dishes. Appetizers and entrees were served promptly and hot. The blackened snapper was good but could have had more pop (Vidalia onion chutney would be a good compliment). Through and through, from start to finish, a thoroughly enjoyable experience with engaged waitstaff and Avi is a gem! read more

My wife and I found this place by accident while on a long weekend vacation. We chose to share 4 appetizers for our dinner and were more than satisfied. The food was extraordinary. We ate Aroncini. Crab cakes, hummus and vegan zucchini and bean soup. They tasted home made and fresh. All the dishes were superb. The service was warm and friendly. The atmosphere was unpretentious and cozy. We highly recommend this hidden gem. read more

Nice little place for dinner before a show. Reliably good food and service. We try to visit when we are in Stockbridge.

Everything about this restaurant is perfect from calling and making the reservation to being greeted by the most joyous woman ( I think the owner's daughter ) to the meal and care from our waiter. The ambience is sweet, the food is delicious and you can't beat the service here. It was my 2nd time here. This time I brought by best friend and she loved it too. I will return again and again. read more

We had a lovely meal. From appetizers to dessert, everything was so fresh and homemade tasting. The servers and hostess made us feel comfortable. We sat outside, very comfortably with seating pads! Unfortunately, there were many bees. Perhaps a fan pointed above our heads might have worked to deter them. read more

No bells and whistles that's for sure. But hubs was eyeing another restaurant in the area and it didn't knock me off my feet. Neither did the other eateries. We were actually in the thick of it right in the center of Stockbridge, MA- so settled for the underdog. On Main St, Once Upon is located in an interesting but disjointed alley with a couple of other small businesses around it. I reserved for outside seating after we purchased a few things to bring home across the border, but by the time we came here at 5pm, sun was down and it had gotten chillier. Our server Adriane worked solo and accommodated us inside on one condition: we must wrap up with dinner by 6:30 before the next 6:45 reservation comes in. It gave us more than enough time to enjoy our meals without wolfing it down and when everything was all said and done, it was 6:15. Bar area was closed due to COVID and the seating area's 4 tables were actually spaced accordingly. Designed to impress? Not at all- but seems like they're going for a "French" look with yellow walls. We shared an Escargots "Pot Pie" that was very tasty. Don't see this as an actual pot pie because it's not: there are about 6 snails in a garlic-butter sauce and that's it. Honestly, the puff pastry makes this dish look bigger than what it is but it's so freaking good. My medium-well Miso-Glazed Salmon was very tasty and hubs enjoyed his Roasted Beef Tenderloin (and said it was actually better than the Ruth Chris' steak he had a week prior). Our server Adriene seemed frazzled but was a fireball who did from A to Z while we were here and was pleasant! Thank you for sitting us inside. Plus, we made a saving alright. read more

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Lovely little cafe tucked behind the Main Street. It was a cool, rainy day and I had an excellent French onion soup. I came in hoping for chicken salad and theirs was very good. It came on a really good croissant that was warm. Often croissants used for sandwiches are huge and not very good so this was a good surprise. Elegant and tasty green salad side. I look forward to coming again. read more

Great food. Wonderful service and owners. So friendly. Small but worth a visit. Have also been for a Private event. Great. read more

A terrific little farm-to-table restaurant, it's located in an alley right next door to the Red Lion Inn. There's outside and inside dining -- we must prefer the pleasures of being outside in nice weather (which we had on our recent visit). The menu is very limited, and diners are warned about that up front. Only a certain few dishes are prepared each evening, and while choices may be limited, tastes are not. We loved everything from the tangy gazpacho to the perfectly prepared flat iron steak to the sumptuous Mac and cheese and the house-made roasted hummus. Yummy. We wanted to try the peach salad aunt weeds dressing???) but didn't have room for it. The servers are delightfully friendly, and we got a nice chat with one of the chefs. Entree prices are in the range of $25-37. Reservations are really important especially if you want to dine outside. The interior looked nice, but we didn't venture there. read more

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Our first time under new ownership and we are not disappointed. We started with the rosemary potatoe dinner roll with farm butter! For entrees I had the Halibut with summer squashes, fregola, herbs, garlic scape aioli. The garlic aioli made the mild halibut pop. My wife had the lentil ragout garam masala, chili oil, pea shoots, fried farm egg. Liked the chili oil heat. Service attentive to us outside on the patio. Pleased to see this locally owned business doing well. read more

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A cute bistro offers decent farm-to-table food on their very limited menu. Reservation is highly recommended. We had a group of 7ppl on a Saturday night, and thankfully we made reservation in advance as it was full house when we arrived. We start off with Cheese & Prosciutto and Curry Pumpkin Soup. On main course 4 of us ordered Flat Iron Steak, and the others had steelhead Trout, Squash Polenta and Roast Chicken Breast. The food were flavorful and the steaks were perfectly cooked, however we all agreed that they were a bit too salty. Overall good food and nice cozy atmosphere, we had a good time and enjoyed our dinner. read more

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Wanted to stop in for lunch on Saturday as we often used to stop here on our way to Boston. Was disappointed to hear that Alan is no longer the owner. The ladies in the front barely greeted us with a bad attitude and told us that they have reservations and could not accommodate us. Due to their uncaring attitude and lack of professionalism we left and had a wonderful lunch at the red lion inn next door. We will not return to this restaurant again. Evidently the new owner does not care as much as Alan used to. read more

My wife and I visited Lee. We went to this little shop in the middle of town and ate once and then just had to return for the second time as the food was that good read more

We arrived to Stockbridge on a Wednesday and we were recommended to try this restaurant 10 minutes from our inn. I called to make reservations and they told us there was one seating available at 5:30pm. We took it and glad we did. The food was Amazing and service was great! It is small place but very quaint. We had a house salad to start and it was colorful and very fresh. I had seared chicken with a he'd of lentils and an amazing sauce. My honey had grilled salmon with veggies with Asian sauce. Both were delicious and to top it off we had chocolate mouse for dessert. We love everything and it was a great experience. read more

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Great food, helpful staff, small restaurant with nice ambiance. Great before theatre meal.

When I experience such a fabulous meal and ambience at a small restaurant, I can feel my hesitation to write a review. I'm fearful that I will add to the popularity in such a way that it is hard for me to go when I want to go. Let me put my selfishness aside. The food at this little gem is absolutely amazing! My sisters and I each had the flank steak with a special blue cheesy sauce (not a typical blue cheese sauce, more delicious, on it that was dropdead fabulous. It came with the broccoli rob which I had, but my sister was able to substitute asparagus We ate outside in beautiful Stockbridge and had a chance to catch up with good conversation. They did not rush us. There is good spacing between tables (we sat outside). When the mosquitoes kicked in, they brought a citronella candle over. The owner emanates positivity and love for the quality of the food and experience. This restaurant earns my highest rating. DO NOT GO IF YOU ARE IN A RUSH. it ain't that kind of place. BRAVO read more

To the owner & staff...thank you for seating us in celebrating our 20th Anniversary. With our same day dinner reservation request...we were seated, enjoyed a delicious appetizer and dinner. Our table was perfect watching the busyness of the restaurant, listening to the chatter and laughter of the patrons seated but more importantly savoring our dinner selection and the attention to detail from both the owner and our server. Thank you for making our evening memorable from the service right down to our meal. Great looking indoor and outdoor seating read more

Amazing service, delicious food, and a lovely peaceful setting. Highlight of our trip to the area.

Incredible dinner. The ambiance was so cute and cozy, incredibly hospitable and friendly host, excellent server, delicious food, decadent dessert, what more could you ask for? read more

Quaint, intimate bistro that is tucked away in an alley. Both indoor and outdoor seating, and their indoor seating has 2 different locations. Quick and friendly service Very small menu I came with my parents and my sister and although we had a variety of dishes we were pleased with all of them. The coffee was also great as well 8 read more

This little nook in an alley is a cozy spot with very good food. The prices are quite steep. Dinner consists of entrees mostly from 25 -32 dollars. I had a rich, flavorful chicken and sausage gumbo, but for $28? High prices, quaint spot. You decide. read more

Once Upon A Table is intimate and feels homey. Reminds me of small cafes dotted throughout Vermont and New Hampshire. I suppose we could call it a New England cafe. They have an interesting menu here. Dinner appears to be an extraordinary bargain (I'm looking at you Australian rack of land for under $30), but I was there for lunch. They make a delicious carrot soup that I want to say is a coconut curry based. I wish I had room for the "pot pie" escargot but opted for a sumptuous grilled chicken sandwich. It seems simple but all the elements of caramelized onions, Gorgonzola cheese and herbed ciabatta bread melded so perfectly that the sun was greater than the parts. If you're in the area it's worth a stop! read more

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Such a lovely gem in Stockbridge. The food was delicious and locally sourced! Such great atmosphere, made us feel like we were in someone's farm kitchen. Staff was so lovely and attentive, an all over wonderful experience. read more

This is a really nice quality dining experience run by a cohesive group of chefs & servers who seem to be enjoying what they do. Not a giant menu, but a wide range with from vegan & vegetarian to a good steak. Small space creates a cozy experience; nice artwork by local artists adds to the experience. read more

Making a reservation on the website was really easy and the staff responded quickly. We loved the food and the service was excellent.

Such a lovely place to eat. Hubby had the steelhead trout plate with polenta and bok choy and I had chicken breast with farro and roasted cauliflower and farro with squash and curry. Delicious rosemary garlic rolls preceded our meal. Reservations are highly recommended. We did not, and they said if we could eat in an hour, they would seat us. Check this place out, and... plan ahead and make a reservation. read more

Y'all...this place was INSANE! The food is so fresh, the ingredients are from what seems like regional farms, and simply delicious! I am not exaggerating when I say, this place might be one of the best eats I've had, perhaps ever. When I was eating, I straight up had an existential crisis. The waitress at one point asked if she can take something away when it was close to being done, and I straight up said the words, "No you may not." because I was determined to finish everything. It was so good. I forget the first thing I got, but one of them was the mussel dish and another was a dish with a lot of beets. They were all very solid. It's a very small and unassuming place, but something under that roof is cranking out happiness. Try this place, I don't think you will regret it. read more

Tucked away down an alley, this tiny (make a reservation) restaurant serves locally sourced food that is perfectly cooked and beautifully presented. We split the cantaloupe salad (original, divine, and don't be afraid of the heat) and then one had the polenta and the other the mussels. The polenta came in a bowl topped with an egg and the mussels came in a light cream sauce beautifully seasoned and accompanied by a big slab of homemade bread perfectly toasted. Desserts were mango and strawberry gelato and a cheese plate they put together on the fly at my request. Wonderful service. I'll go back again anytime I'm in the area. read more

I was by myself, so the very capable and efficient Head of House said there was room for and set me up with a single table even though the reservation list was full. The two wait staff were friendly and helpful. Now we get to the food. The Cod had orange zest and other accoutrements and was prepared perfectly. The potatoes had a wonderful spice. The summer squash, broccoli, and other vegetables were el dente to the perfect balance of still crunchy but cooked just enough. It was a perfect balance of slightly sweet on the cod, slightly salty on the potatoes, and the vegetables balanced them out. I give this restaurant a 5 out of 5 because of the excellent staff, the excellent cooks, and the excellent food. (But make sure you make a reservation just in case you are not by yourself!) read more

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Service fantastic! Food fresh and delicious. Potatoes were crispy not greasy on the outside and creamy on the inside. I could eat this every day. Steak was perfectly cooked and seasoned with the blue cheese butter and garlic. Chicken for our picky eater. . . She probable could have licked the plate. Favorite dessert was the corn cake with blueberry sauce! I would go back every day to try all the items on the menu with a side of potato! read more

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Well, that was disappointing.... Menu on Yelp is not the limited choice one at the restaurant. I realize the smaller menu is probably a result of Covid. Service was good. Appetizers were yummy. Short ribs were not. They had too much fat, meat was too tough. I suspect that the problem was the ribs were not slow cooked long enough. When I cook them at home, the meat is tender and not in need of a steak knife. The fat gets cooked off with a slow cook. Management did take off one of the short rib off of our bill. With a smaller menu, it's important to make the entrees offered, excellent. Last night it was not. read more

We had lunch mid--week at an outside table. The service was prompt and friendly. The food was excellent; the felafel sandwich with sweet fries could not have been better. Topped it off with an iced coffee. Definitely going back with more friends. read more

We were walking around and met three ladies outside. We asked where is a good place to eat and they recommended this. Are we glad they did. The food was excellent and I got a soup of the day special tomato horseradish. I've never had this before, and it was excellent. Place is very quaint and clean. read more

Love this place! Excellent food and service, sweet, quaint atmosphere, delightful hospitality from an owner who is as warm and friendly to the many tourists who come as to us locals. Highly recommended! read more

Amazing farm to table experience! The chicken was prepared to perfection and the green salad screamed FRESH! Don't miss this gem in the Berkshires! read more

The most awful experience ever！He's a racism. We went to the restaurant this morning right before they opened. My husband went in and ask them if will need a table for 7. （because we were told by them that they don't take reservation）The owner just rudely told my husband they hadn't opene-come back later. we waited for the restaurant to open and went back. he just told us "we don't have a table for 7！" My question was why didn't you tell my us at the first place. He made us come back and tell us no table for us？ He didn't even write down name or try to make reservation for us at the first place. He treat people unfairly and disrespectfully. Not to mention this was NOT the first time. last couple times when we tried to get a table for my husband，my daughter and I，the owner just brushed us off by simply saying "we don't have a table！" AND he literally told us they don't take reservation while today I found out they do take reservations，because he was on the phone taking reservations while we were there today. Our family loves Tanglewood. we come to this area a lot all year round. it's like our second home in Berkshire.We bring our friends here all the time. we love and recommend a lot of good restaurants here but NEVER THIS ONE！ read more

Everything we ordered here tasted just so-so. Nothing impressive. Escargot pie was bland. Crab cakes were a bit undercooked. My pasta was a bit hard and disappointing. Service was good. read more

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This dinner was the most delicious, fabulous dinner I have had in a very long time. The service was incredible and the dining area was quaint and perfect for an anniversary dinner! We started off with a bottle of red, fresh rosemary bread, the kale Caesar salad and mussels and it was to die for. The broth that the mussels were in was absolutely drinkable. I am a sucker for ANY Caesar salad, but this one was unforgettable. The bread was hot and so flavorful. For our entrees we got the flat iron steak (cooked to perfection) and the Chicken, also just as delicious. The garlic mashed potatoes were out of this world. We also got a side of their hash which was sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts and kale. All so very, very good. We ended with the French pressed coffee and panna cotta. We will absolutely be back next year for our annual trip! What a night to remember. read more

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Always delicious and great service - a fav spot whenever we're in the Berkshires

This cute place is tucked in the alleyway behind The Red Lyon Inn. This was our first time actually eating here although we have seen it a few times and it was always very busy. During this Covid time on a damp cool spring day people were eating outside and we found they also had a small annex across the courtyard with a few tables in a handicapped accessible restroom where is in the main restaurant you have to go upstairs to access the restroom. The hostess was very welcoming and our server was very attentive relaxed and accommodating. They had no problem splitting items and provided extra spoons and side plates. Unfortunately I didn't take enough pictures. For starters we shared a tomato basil bisque. My other half declared it as pizza sauce soup but it was hot and comforting especially on a damp cool day. We asked for a side of Parmesan which was accommodated quickly and gracefully which improved the soup. We would've liked it to be a bit more bisque like-emulsified more with Basil forward but the flavors were fresh. We next share the escargot puff pastry which has a beautiful presentation as you'll see in the picture. It was piping hot when I came out beautifully presented the only downside was we would've liked to have a little more broth with the snails and we found that the extra Parmesan that we had from our soup made a lovely addition to the flavor. We did have some lovely Prosecco at $7/glass which is the going rate. We decided to split the Reuben sandwich and substituted the bread for sourdough rather than rye as we saw it was on the menu-again without a flinch from our server. The sandwich was grilled hot and well-balanced served with a side of house potato salad which was perfect-the small red potatoes and dill were well-balanced and servedServed at room temperature so all the flavor came through. I am a huge salt seasoner but none of the dishes needed any additional seasoning here. We ended our meal with a homemade gelato which was very reasonable two scoops for $4 we got a scoop of chocolate salted caramel &vanilla. We will definitely be back this is a win-win for atmosphere,great service,timing of the meal and quality food don't miss this hidden gem. read more

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