Happy Father's Day! I wanted to do something different this year, so I treated my dad to brunch at Red Fox Amore in Middlefield, CT. From the moment we walked in, everything was on point. The service was friendly and attentive, the décor was beautiful, and the food absolutely delivered. Every bite was flavorful, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. As a food reviewer, I always give my honest opinion. After my disappointing Thanksgiving experience at the other Red Fox location last year, I wasn't sure what to expect. But Red Fox Amore completely changed my perspective. They absolutely nailed it, and I can't wait to come back. Rating: 10/10 #GoodEatsInCT #CTFoodie #BrunchGoals #FoodReviewer #SupportLocal read more

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If your cheese plate has bologna on it please go to fucking hell. The drinks were fine but it's not like the alcohol was made in house. God. Grow up. read more

Both the service and the food were underwhelming. So much so that we left. It's a traditionally beautiful place on the inside, though the bar area seems too small. Our party of 5 was seated in the dining room at 3pm on a Sunday. There was almost no one else in the restaurant. We ordered several rounds of drinks and appetizers and then asked for a minute to decide what we wanted to do for dinner. Then, over the next 20 minutes, both the server and busser badgered us to order. So much so that we left. The stuffed mushrooms were OK, the fried mozzarella was pretty good, and the stuffed artichokes were very good. We were very disappointed because we had heard such good things. But the place is too expensive for a mediocre experience. Oh, and the parking lot is crazy!! read more

The place was super cute -- definitely on the fancier side, with both indoor and outdoor seating. I got the mushroom ravioli, which was amazing, and the blackberry tequila drink was just as good! Our server was on point, very attentive, and quick to help with everything. The only downside was at the end of the meal. As soon as we asked for boxes, it felt like the staff started cleaning up everything around us before we were ready. They handed us containers to pack our own food but stood there watching while taking away plates and items we were still using. They even cleared the garlic bread and the rest of the salad we were planning to take home before we had the chance. It definitely felt like we were being rushed out the door. Other than that, the overall experience was wonderful -- great food, great service, and a beautiful atmosphere. read more

Red Fox Amore - Italian Near Me - Middlefield, Connecticut

Came here with friends for lunch on a Friday in the summertime. J had heard good things about this spot so wanted to try it. Their drinks are great, very refreshing and tasty. We also got a few different appetizers to try and they were a hit. Food, drinks and service was good. Nice time read more

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First time visiting the red fox amore and definitely would come back. Came here for a birthday lunch/ dinner for my mother. We ordered the chicken parm/ eggplant parm with penne. Food came out piping hot and it tasted great. I actually burnt my mouth on the chicken it was so delicious. Staff was fantastic! They even offered my mother a free birthday dessert of her choice. Definitely a good pick here. read more

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My wife and I stopped in for Lunch as we have dined at all the other Red Fox locations. I always let her pick the 2 it ms she wants, and then she can have more than 1 choice. I was left with the Chicken Piccata, and this was a delicacy that caused me to make repeated out loud affirmations of deliciousness. My wife was dipping her sandwich in the sauce and immediately declared we have to come back for dinner. We live 55 minutes away, see you soon. The service was beyond expectation and we loved the atmosphere. read more

Red Fox Amore - Chicken Piccata - Italian Near Me - Middlefield, Connecticut

We celebrate birthdays with a great meal, creative drinks and yummy desserts. Candle added without request. Service was excellent and very attentive. We loved our friendly waiter. We will be returning. read more

Red Fox Amore - Italian Near Me - Middlefield, Connecticut

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Food was good and great portions Service was top of the line and even took us in right before closing but we took it to go out of respect! Ambience we were the last customers front of the house was very clean. Will return. read more

Red Fox Amore - This was chicken parm and Alfredo, Forgot the pick of my wife's dish which was chicken Marla and was tasty too! - Italian Near Me - Middlefield, Connecticut

What a lovely renovation from a bikers bar to the hills of Tuscany. We were seated out on the flower adorned patio on a warm October afternoon. The hostess and waitress were very friendly and welcoming. We ordered a beet salad and eggplant parm. We enjoyed a glass of wine and the garlicky smell of fresh rolls was enticing. Unfortunately, the rolls had that chewy warmed over taste. The same with the eggplant. Maybe going on a Monday.was not such a good idea. It just tasted like leftovers. The salad was delicious as was the dessert. We chose cannolis. We'll give this place another shot. The menu looks great. Hopefully, the food will be fresh. read more

I went in excited to try this new Red Fox being that I love the original. Have to say I was less than impressed. We were sat immediately as it wasn't busy when we arrived. We sat in the dining room. Our server was not attentive at all. We had to call him over to take our order. I ordered the chicken francaise and my mom ordered the manicotti. She said her sauce tasted burnt and dish was small considering the price. My food was meh... They have 1/2 price martinis from 3-6 but it neglects to say on the menu that it's the bar area only, a bit deceptive. The bar area is very small. The patio is beautiful but there didn't appear to have any umbrellas. I'll stick to the original Red Fox! read more

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I have to say they have the best happy hour We weren't there for happy hour. We went for dinner, but we noticed they had very good prices on their happy hour menu. So I decided to order The chicken and beef tenderloin tips, but I asked if it would be OK not to have the mashed potato. I prefer pasta which was not a problem at all. It was very tasty. The chicken was extremely tender, and the beef tenderloin was absolutely delicious . My husband ordered The clams and crab meat with gnocchi with Alla Vodka sauce which was a special it was very tasty and a good size portion . The waitress brought out some bread, olives, and also cheese before our meal . We had no problem at all getting service. The staff were very friendly and welcoming . The atmosphere was bright and clean with a lot of windows and a nice size bar. We did get an appetizer which was on the happy hour special. We did order the wings they were made to order. They were very large and done to perfection. I would definitely go back to this Italian restaurant. read more

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I have been here 2 times recently. The food is delicious and the wait staff are fun and attentive. They also don't rush you with your meal.

Red sauce had a piece of metal brillo pad in it (which can seriously injure you or worse if you eat it, but the manager never came by and no one other than the server seemed to really care). House red wine was stale. Entrees came out a minute after the appetizers. The dishes were: overpowered with lemon, mashed potatoes weren't even mashed, chicken was cold in the middle and didn't seem fresh, broccoli was too salty (and I am not sensitive to salt or anything). You also don't get a salad with your entree. Overall this restaurant is vastly overpriced for subpar, carelessly thrown together food, and the basics are not executed well. Even in most Italian restaurants the bread is fresh and warm, but the bread here was old, stale, and poor quality. Mistakes are made and I understand that, but what bothers me is they don't seem to really care. There is much better Italian around, even within a 5 mile radius, where they're truly interested in your business and care about putting out great food, not just making money off you to open up their next restaurant. Also, I hope they fix whatever is going on inside because it seems like they have septic issues unfortunately and it smells horrible. Was really excited for this place to open nearby, gave then a couple chances, but won't be back obviously. read more

The food was amazing very fresh! Love the ambience the building is kind of small but cozy, the weight staff was super nice always came over to fill out waters. Will come back read more

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Went here last Sunday after church. We had made a reservation but arrived 20 minutes early, they were very accommodating and seated us right away. We were seated in a little corner table which was perfect for myself and my daughter. We ordered Calamari as an appetizer. It was lightly fried and fresh. We then ordered from the brunch menu. I had the French toast with a side order of whipped ricotta with honey, delicious. My daughter ordered the eggs Benedict, she ate the whole thing! Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. We will definitely stop in again after church. read more

We went about a month ago on a Friday evening. Wasn't too busy. We sat right down at our table and a server was over immediately. From beginning to end our experience was great. The cocktails were great, the food was fantastic and the service was top notch. I have a dairy allergy and they made dishes dairy free for me which aren't normally dairy free. That is how you know they make their dishes fresh! Our server was part of the family who owns the restaurant and he was literally the best. Accommodating personable and funny! We will definitely be returning! Side note - yes the inside is outdated but who cares if the food and service is great!! read more

This place opened several months ago and we've been wanting to give it a try. We went last night and it did not disappoint. Calamari appetizer was well cooked-not rubbery and delicious. So were the entrees, manicotti and a blackened chicken over risotto special. Portions were large enough for left overs. We were seated right away and Emily our server was polite and friendly. Fair prices. I see they also have a Sunday brunch that we can't wait to try. They have a great looking patio just a little chilly last night. read more

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Went for HH and was disappointed overall. Our bartender was very pleasant and her dirty martinis were great. The HH menu is solid with a lot of choices including buck a shuck 7 days a week. We ordered some little necks and oysters. The little necks were decent. Not great but decent. The oysters were humongous. My date liked them however they did not look appealing to me. We were approached by a different server asking if we wanted to hear about the specials, which we didn't. I asked her what types of wine are available on the HH menu and she proceeded to tell us they don't have any wine on the HH menu. Ummm as you can see from the attached photo - $5 HH wines!! We then ordered the meatballs and sliders from the same server. After a 30 minute wait I asked the bartender when our food was coming out and she told me there was no order entered for us!! Once our apps finally arrived, they were meh. Meatballs and sauce not very good. Sliders were ok. I will go back and try this place again. Like I said, the HH menu is solid with many options and martinis are half price. Just beware of the wine nazi read more

An absolute gem in Middlefield! Red Fox Amore is one of those places that reminds you why dining out should feel special. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and effortlessly charming--perfect for a date night, celebration, or just treating yourself to an exceptional meal. The food? Outstanding. Every dish is clearly made with care, high-quality ingredients, and a real love for Italian cooking. Flavors are rich without being heavy, portions are generous without being overdone, and everything tastes fresh and thoughtfully prepared. This is comfort food elevated--classic Italian done right. Service deserves a shout-out of its own. The staff is attentive, friendly, and genuinely invested in making sure you have a great experience without ever hovering. You feel like a guest, not just a table. If you're in or around Middlefield and haven't been yet, put Red Fox Amore at the top of your list. It's the kind of place you'll want to come back to--and bring friends--because once is simply not enough. read more

Wanted to try this new Red Fox restaurant. Loved how the restaurant is conveniently located right off the main road but as soon as you're on the patio you are transported to somewhere else. The staff was very attentive and always available if we needed anything. We tried the clams Casio which was a slightly different recipe. I am classic and prefer a basic recipe. We just thought it was a traditional recipe because they didn't mention the variations when telling us the specials. The eggplant Parmesan sauce was just the way I like it. Fresh tomato taste! The eggplant was very thin generous portion of layered cutlets. My personal preference is a slightly thicker slice because I love the eggplant most. I was impressed with all the homemade pastas and different varieties available. I look forward to trying the others. read more

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I was very, very pleased with the customer service right off the start. They immediately brought over a great little olive and cheese bowl with some focaccia bread. My drink came out absolutely fantastic as well as my friends. We started off with the Burrata salad, which was a delight. We shared a special lobster ravioli with prosciutto and plum tomatoe cognac sauce. Soooo good! Can't wait to come back! read more

Red Fox Amore - Burrata salad - Italian Near Me - Middlefield, Connecticut

I trusted the rating of the restaurant on yelp. After last Fridays dinner I realized that local reviews might reflect the tastes of the local guests. Food was the OKAY. chicken parm always saves the day. Great chicken parm. American italian tomato sauce situation if you know what I mean. Comfort food I guess. The service was kinda abrupt and too direct. Kind waiters but a tad too bottega style of convo. I didn't have more than 2 entrees and a salad so I might be not 100% accurate. Ambiance simple. The space was clean. Outdoors seating, looked promising for the views. We stayed inside bc Connecticut summer humidity. Will I go back? Probably not. But if you love Italian then you will. read more

This is the latest business to occupy this location since Coleman's Dairy Bar, Pine Barrel Inn, & Red Dog Saloon...and I've frequented each going back to the '50's. Red Fox Amore is a giant leap forward in terms of class and cuisine! Our party of 4 went on a busy Monday evening and were greeted by their Hostess and seated by our Waitress, Dina. We started with drinks and appetizers including Grah (delicious) and salads. Entrees included Chicken Francese, Chicken Piccata, Cornish Hen Marsala, & Shrimp Parmesan. All enjoyed their meals. The only minor disappointment had to do with the noise level which required raised voices to be heard/understood. We'll definitely be back! read more

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As usual I order takeout and something goes wrong. This time I ordered salad and didn't receive. I ordered chicken piccata and I guess bread doesn't come with that. What a disappointment. read more

Had Chicken Parmesan. Food was EXCELLENT and PLENTIFUL. Service was attentive. Convenient location.

Both the indoor and outdoor seating areas are beautifully traditional when it comes to Italian restaurants. The whole vibe of the restaurant gives that high end traditional feel too it. The food was delicious overall. We had build your own pasta dishes and chicken parmesan. Portions are huge so we of course ended up bringing a lot home and eating it the next day as well! Service was fast, professional and like I said everyone was dressed like it was meant to be a very fancy restaurant. But the patrons dress more casual and comfortable. Overall I loved it here and can't wait to visit again. read more

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We had a beautiful anniversary dinner here. My wife had the Cornish Hen Marsala and I had the Shrimp and Sole Frances. Review: The Calamari appetizer was very good, I preferred the white spicy dipping sauce 4/5 My Shrimp and Sole was amazing. I loved the rice, it was both beautiful and tasty. The Broccoli was perfection in steamed vegetables, very good. The Sole was fantastic, I really tasted both the light flavor of the fish, the egg batter and the sauce. The combination was excellent. The butterfly shrimp gave a nice contrast with its stronger flavor structure. 5/5 For dessert we both had the tiramisu, I must say it was the best tiramisu I have eaten to date, a very light and delicious ending to our night out. 5/5 My wife said the Cornish Hens were amazing. I didn't taste so I cannot describe. ?/5 The people serving us were prompt and professional, even charming to a certain extent. I paid my compliments to the chef Roberto as the meal was both delicious and presented well. 4/5 read more

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This is one of the many faux Italian restaurants owned by an extended Montenegrin family. They mistake quantity for quality. Our party ate here for the first time recently, and it was a disaster. The pasta dishes were overcooked and limp. Service was a mess. The server couldn't be bothered to explain dishes or be even slightly interested in our needs. No way we are ever going back. read more

Seated for 45 minutes without any appetizers served. People that came in after us were served. Waiter never followed up with us to let us know the delay. We walked out. Side note, the basket of bread isn't much better than Wonder white sandwich bread. Terrible. That may be a precursor as to the quality of the meal we never got read more

As always everything was good not as fabulous as normal but everybody has an off day. Diego was busy with a party so I I did not want to bother him. We had 2 servers not necessary and 2 bus / water . I like it much better normally but I will definitely not give up. read more

We stopped in for a quick lunch while holiday shopping and was beyond impressed. Impeccable service, and very polite staff. Everything was so fresh and delicious. Appropriate lunch size portions and an amazing dessert selection. We did feel a little underdressed in jeans as this has more of an upscale vibe and with the nice holiday decor, but the staff made us feel like we belonged I would 100 percent recommend and I look forward to going back and trying more of their hand made pasta !! read more

Red Fox Amore - Affogato - Italian Near Me - Middlefield, Connecticut

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Went to lunch with girlfriends yesterday. From the waiter to quality of food a much different experience than I had a month ago. The bread was stale and when we told the waiter he didn't seem to care and said it was made yesterday. Ruben sandwich was the worst I ever had and my friends meatball grinder was also poor. And yes she has it before and liked it. When we asked to speak to a manager concerning our experience the waiter said there wasn't one and he was there. If we didn't like our food we didn't have to eat it. We could have ordered something else. My response was "Why would we order something else when everything we got wasn't good" I was really hoping this place would make it since my first experience was pleasant. Dissatisfied to say the least ! read more

The food was good. The problem I had was this: We arrived at 4:15. The restaurant was empty. Our party of 4 were seated at a small 4 top directly across from the restroom. We asked if we could move to a larger table further from the restroom. We were told there were reservations for all the larger tables. At 7:30 when we were leaving all the tables were still empty. Not sure what that was about but aren't the people who are in front of you more important than the people who might show up? By the way are bill was over $350. Middletown has many Italian restaurants this one is not at the top of the list. read more

Dangerous if you have allergies. I asked for gluten free options and was told they have no pasta, but can modify dishes to be gluten free. I ordered a caeser salad without croutons to ensure it would be gluten free. It came out with croutons on it. The server was attentive and noticed before she placed it down and took it back. It came back out about 30 seconds after. They did not remake the salad but instead took the croutons that were on it off, as evident by a full crouton that was still on the salad and the crumbs of them sprinkled throughout it. Very dangerous for somebody with allergies. read more

Stopped in for a quick lunch today. Was very impressed with the quality of the very generous portions. The service was excellent, and the pricing was very reasonable. It's hard to find all these qualities in one restaurant any more. The Middletown area is a halfway point when we meet up with some family members , I will definitely return with them. read more

Service and atmosphere excellent we'll go back again Very cozy. Our waiter was very nice and friendly Food was excellent read more

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Went here for anniversary dinner. I have been to the red fox in Middletown, really liked it. Was disappointed with gnocchi, it was heavy, not pillowy. The sauce was great, a little salty. Atmosphere was great. Server was great! read more

My friend and I were out enjoying a gorgeous late fall day and found ourselves in Middlefield so we decided to try this place we'd heard so much about. Whole we were parking we noticed the nice patio and thought how nice it would be to sit outside and appreciate the view and the still warm weather. We were seated right away just taking everything in and our waiter immediately brought us water and took our drink order while we looked at the menu. I pretty quickly realized that I was going to have to make some decisions because everything sounded so good! I should say that I'm a vegetarian so I'm not used to having so many choices! I was so happy to see that they had stuffed mushrooms and arancini sans meat so we started with those. Most places have meat in both so we were off to a great start! The mushrooms were so tasty and I still think about them often to the point where I think we are going back today! The arancini was crispy and light and super flavorful. The bread that came with it was thick and condensed somehow, I think maybe panini pressed and delicious. Next came the eggplant parm which was just the way I like it, slices on the thinner side which is how it should be. My friend got the chicken piccata and said it was amazing. Unfortunately we didn't take pics of the main dishes because they were gone so fast! The service was great throughout and perfectly timed. The owner came outside at one point to see how we were doing which was so appreciated. We talked to him about the origin of the restaurant and other things and it all just added to the experience. I highly recommend this place for the great food and service. I would say that it's a little small inside so if you are going, you may want to think about reservations. read more

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Huge portions at a good price. Attentive and friendly waitstaff. Plentiful wine selections by the glass or bottle. Creme broulee was perfect. Outdoor patio seating is nice, especially a table further from the street. read more