Some restaurants serve food. Others tell a story…read more At bNapoli Italian, Chef Momo Camara does both. I've been a fan of Chef Momo since his days at Harbor View Hotel on Martha's Vineyard, where his talent was already impossible to ignore. Yes, he's the chef who cooked for President Obama twice, but what impresses me most isn't the celebrity connection. It's his commitment to seasonality, sustainability, and the people behind the food. Chef Momo doesn't just buy ingredients--he builds relationships. He visits local farms, works directly with producers, and supports local businesses throughout Western Massachusetts. That philosophy is the heart and soul of bNapoli. This time, my favorite dish was the Hamachi Crudo. Thin slices of yellowtail, cured with salt, sugar, and citrus zest, floated in an orange acqua pazza so vibrant it tasted like sunshine meeting the sea. Clean, delicate, and beautifully balanced. The squid tonnarelli was equally memorable. Tender squid folded into house-made pasta with a lemon tomato sugo simmered for three hours, enriched with lobster stock, Calabrian chilies, crab, and shrimp. Rich, comforting, and deeply satisfying. My daughter's favorite showcased Chef Momo's creativity at its finest. Using a pâte à choux-based dough, he achieved a texture that seemed to defy gravity--ethereally light, impossibly pillowy, and delicate enough to disappear on the tongue. Paired with sweet roasted corn, asparagus, lemon crema, and crispy basil, the dish tasted like summer distilled into a single plate. As an Asian female chef, I couldn't help but reflect on how underrepresented chefs of color remain in fine dining. Some of the most talented chefs I've met throughout my career deserve greater recognition, and Chef Momo is certainly one of them. His food speaks for itself--thoughtful, elegant, technically precise, and deeply rooted in community. If representation matters to you, if supporting local farms matters to you, if celebrating extraordinary culinary talent matters to you, don't just talk about it. Show up. Make a reservation. Support Chef Momo. Western Massachusetts is lucky to have him.

The ambiance is always beautiful with great lighting and our drinks were mixed with exceptional…read morequality. Dirty Martini and margaritas were divine! We had the most amazing server and busser- I can't recall their names but we had an epic round of appetizers and entrees! The greatest night we've had in a while and nestled in west Springfield this place is a gem!

On a lacrosse trip and new to the area, we stumbled into Cal's, and what a great find…read more My son had the pizza, I went with the Bolognese, and I couldn't pass up a martini. If you're a martini fan, this is definitely your place. Great food, great vibes, and outstanding service. Highly recommend!

I took a friend here cause we went there last year for her birthday and she requested to go again…read morebecause we both enjoyed the Redfish Novelle dish which once again was flavorful and enjoyable. I did feel that the presentation could have been a little cleaner and a little more rice but the dish still held our tastebuds satisfied. We are both gluten free which can be difficult . We ordered their price fix menu which included salad, main dish and desert. We decided that was a good choice. The salad came with a lot of unsavory dead end pieces in it which immediately affects the taste and look of the salad. I would give that a very poor presentation with just a small amount of taste. The deserts that came with it were all gluten deserts. That required us to order an extra dish, the bananas foster which should be good. The presentation was not good at all. The bananas were not caramelized which is part of this signature dish and the bananas were mushy and tasteless. It came topped with ice cream. All in all a disappointing addition we had to pay for. The service was very good and I did tell the waiter of our disappointment with the bananas foster and he said " I am sorry" , I guess I should have asked for the manager but the waiter did suggest to take home the two deserts that we were owed. My husband would probably enjoy them. The cheese cake was very disappointing. It was dull, heavy and tasteless, I took a taste of the cheese parts. The apple strudel passable. They can do better. I know they have a large volume clientele but taste and presentation are key to returning customers at least it is to this customer and her friend. It will be awhile until we venture there again. Maybe they will take this review seriously and make some changes. I would suggest adding a gluten free desert offering to the price fix desert menu like flourless chocolate cake or chocolate mousse something if you want to attract a larger more versatile clientele. The redfish novelle is a very nice dish that I do recommend.

Wonderful friendly service, Excellent food, and so nice, clean, new inside with a cute farmer's…read morehouse motif.. Hey, that's the name of this place right? The carefully curated menu has all the classic breakfast and lunch staples - omelets, eggs, pancakes, etc, and for later in the day, soups, salad, sandwiches, pork chops, NY steak and even fried chicken! I ordered a breakfast sandwich with eggs over easy, and the bacon on the side, and everything arrived perfect and hot. Tender, crunchy, gooey deliciousness with the sandwich and bacon! The home fries were also tender on the inside with a delicate crust. Add salt if needed for that. I really liked how clean everything was here, and it was apparent that the owners take good care of their customers and establishment. Kudos! I'll definitely look to come back here next time I'm near!

We really wanted to like this cute restaurant. It is nicely decorated, the waitstaff was friendly,…read moreand the food was mostly pretty good. However, our party of four waited 50 minutes for our breakfast. Even coffee took quite a while to arrive. A canned coke was delivered 20 minutes after ordering. Three out of the four entrees were served after waiting for 50 minutes, the other one took an additional 5 minutes and we waited for another 5 minutes to receive the side. The food was mostly good - Omelet was chock full of meat and was delicious. Bacon was really good. Burger was average and fried chicken was kind of meh - crispy, but very dry. We did enjoy the live acoustic music. It was great to hear live music in the morning since most places only have it at night. However, the excessive wait for food really overshadowed the rest of our visit. Oh well.....

This fab dinner place is right next to the Majestic Theatre in West Springfield. Three friends and…read moreI thought we would try dinner here before the annual Holiday Show. No reservations, so get there early! An automatic bonus star for original craft cocktails and dinner specials. I abhor restaurants that rely on staple meal choices, forgetting that people need variety from the ho hum they make at home ( or can make at home- like Wood and Tap. Boo.). I love a place like this where you can look at the menu and see at least two or three things that make you think "WOW, what will I choose?". The restaurant is very bright with many high top tables. It would have felt conspicuously weird to take photos in the full-capacity situation we were in. There's also a gentleman playing acoustic guitar and singing Christmas music. Nicely done, with a professional voice and playing style. I would say, the only downside was that there didn't seem to be a consistency of how people were waiting on tables, so simple things like a set of silverware missed at our table, and then somebody brought a set and didn't bring napkins. Then one of us received the completely wrong meal and we had a delay in getting it corrected while we were already on a tight schedule with the other flubs to make the show on time. It was scattered issues like that all night that kept this from being a five star experience. It

We stopped in before our show at the Majestic and will make a point of stopping back. Our chicken…read morewing appetizer was cooked perfectly. Their baby back ribs were delicious and would rival any local barbecue. Our waitress was very patient with our many questions about the menu and was a pleasure to meet. They have live music that added to one more reason that we will make this a regular stop.

Great food and a wonderful staff. The interior has a breakfast bar and a cozy home style finish. It…read morewas well worth the stop and if I was local I'd come here often. Well priced and cash only!

This cottage sized diner is a classic and serves delicious home style breakfasts. The daily menu is…read morenot fussy but contains everything you need. Staff was friendly and accommodating. Thoroughly enjoyed starting the day there.

Who the FUCK puts grated cheddar cheese on a house salad? I ordered a house salad as a side with my…read moremeal, I'm lactose intolerant, don't like cheese, and even if I did, that's still weird asf to put cheese on a salad! The server was cute though so it's alright.

Unfortunately, our experience at LongHorn Steakhouse in West Springfield was disappointing…read more Our waiter was polite and attentive, but the person who brought our food to the table was rude, impatient, and unfriendly. She practically dropped the plates in front of us without clearing the dirty appetizer plates or empty glasses from the table. We felt mistreated, and that level of service does not match the prices or the experience one expects from a restaurant like this. At one point, she even looked at me with a challenging expression and a sarcastic smile, which made the situation feel intentional. We would not return.

Came in recently with my grandparents and had a great evening. Gracie was professional in her table…read moreservice which made the evening besides the food. Before our appetizers came out, we were brought these tasty cheddar croissants with honey butter. That there set the tone for the rest of the meal. French onion soup was spot on. Perfect temperature that was not overly hot where a moment on the table is all it needed. Grandparents had single party burgers. They looked delicious and medium rare as they should be. My pork chop was not over cooked and has a great bite to it. Was a display for sure with all the garnishes on too. The side dish that came with it was yummy. Don't remember what was in it but I ate most of it before even touching the pork chop. No dessert for once. We were all stuffed! Much better experience than my first one.

The dark wooden booths and rich leather create an aura of refinement. Our server was very helpful…read morewhen we had lunch at Max's Tavern on a chilly Thursday. We ordered fish & chips and chicken soup and a Rueben. The presentation was delightful and the food was served with a flourish by two servers at once. We were impressed by the baskets that held the fries and loved the small individual pitchers that served our iced tea--automatic refill provided from the beginning. As lunches go, it could not have been much nicer!

Superior quality meat at very fair price. Butcher cut to order a specific request right in front…read moreof me. Staff is top notch. Well worth the drive for us, as there is no comparable butchery anywhere in Ct.

Love this small butcher shop. They have a great selection of meats, premade meals, sides, and some…read moregrocery items. The staff are all accommodating and pleasant. The selections are consistent and the service excellent. Prices are very good as well. Best butcher in the area.