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    The 1851

    4.8 (13 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Faroe Island Salmon
    Steven B.

    We had a party of 6 and all the dishes were fantastic. I should have taken more photos for everyone to see, but I will next time I visit. The salmon dish was perfectly cooked and had a beautiful maple and honey mustard blend. The waitress had swagger and helped us as needed. Stay tuned for my next visit.

    The Clubhouse Espresso Martini
    Jazzlyn S.

    What a pleasantly surprising experience! I fell in love with the homemade Big Mac Eggrolls. I am so happy to have finally visited this gem in my hometown! Elegantly decorated, carefully crafted menu with delicious house made dipping sauces, and a fresh scratch kitchen menu. This is a fabulous spot to enjoy a night with girlfriends, a cozy romantic local spot for dinner, apps or a night full of delicious cocktails.

    Ivana F.

    I was looking for a place to have a girls dinner for International Women's Day. I wanted something different and stumbled upon The 1851. The name intrigued me. I called for reservations and Luke answered the phone. He was so friendly and personable that I immediately got a great vibe and knew this was the spot. When we arrived we were also welcomed by Luke who explained that The 1851 was a woman owned business and was named after the year Cromwell was officially turned into a town. I loved learning all this! The owner, Jen actually ended up coming out and she introduced herself, which I thought was such an intimate touch to our dining experience. As Luke sat us, the bartender even engaged in conversation and made us feel so welcomed. Luke ended up being our server as well, which I was so happy about because he was so bubbly and fun. He recommended some great drinks, appetizers, and dinner entrées. We ordered two appetizers to share to start. The first one was the fried green tomatoes with fresh mozzarella, pesto sauce, and arugula, and it was absolutely amazing. We also tried the tuna tartare appetizer and it was so fresh. I have the New York strip cooked medium, for dinner and it was massive. It was served with the best side of spaghetti squash, risotto, and Brussels. My friend tried the short rib with mashed potatoes and the spaghetti squash with pine nuts and pesto sauce. I tried a bit of everyone's dishes, and I must say they were all on point! For dessert, we shared a pistachio ricotta cake that was the perfect ending to a fabulous night. I highly recommend checking this place out!

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    Great bar tender (Sierra), good food and I really like the IPA Maine xx. We will come back

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    I Know You Know

    4.4(49 reviews)
    5.3 mi
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    What a fun night! Came here with a couple of girlfriends. Started at the little lounge area, but…read moresoon took the party to the bar when we ran into another yelpie! Don't let the outside of this place fool you because looks are definitely deceiving. We were cautious coming to this place due to the appearance of the outside, but once we were in it was so much fun. Agus, aka rawbartender, was Ah-mazing and truly made the night fun. He was truly such a vibe!! I ordered the SpongeBob, which was Goslings rum, pineapple spice, ginger, lime, angostura bitters. Especially with the show that was put on, my drink tasted even better. It was a Smokey, yet smooth and refreshing drink! We also got the Snow White, on the sweeter side made with Pear vodka, orgeat, pear juice, lemon juice, cinnamon. And of course, we can't forget our schooling in tequila and Mezcal from Agus. He was very informative of what he was serving and we tried a few different shots. He gave us the rundown of how you're actually supposed to taste tequila. And I have to say I've never had an experience like that before. I wish the party didn't stop and I will definitely be coming back specifically for Agus and of course the drinks!

    Finally got to check out this hidden speakeasy in new Britain ! If you're looking for a fun night…read morewith the girls , a cozy date or just wanna grab a drink this is the place ! The code to enter is updated daily on the website , once inside the you enter through the bookcase door. The ambiance is nice cozy , low -moderate lighting ( not to dim ..you can still read the menus without a flashlight... which is nice) We sat at the bar and the seats were very nice and comfortable ( which I enjoyed a lot) and spacious I didn't feel squeezed between chairs/people ! The bartender was fabulous . And made great drinks ! We just got drinks I got the peaches peaches which was pleasantly really good not to sweat or bitter , not to overpowering with peach flavour very well balanced . They also offer small bites / food. I will def be back to try some more options !

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    Casadoro - Tagliatelle with mushroom ragu Chicken Parm

    Casadoro

    4.0(217 reviews)
    4.0 mi

    We came here to celebrate a graduation during a very busy weekend with graduations and Mother's…read moreDay, so we completely understand that the restaurant was packed. Our waitress was absolutely amazing. She was kind, attentive, and whenever something was forgotten, she immediately went to speak with the kitchen and tried to make it right. That being said, our table definitely seemed to fall into a bit of a communication dead zone. My chicken parm was forgotten, and while waiting for it the rest of my family's food got cold. They ended up sending their pasta back to be reheated, which also took a while. Our drinks were forgotten at one point as well, and our to go dessert sat waiting for a long time before anyone brought it over. The food itself was great and we still enjoyed celebrating together, but overall the experience would have been much smoother with better communication between the kitchen and staff. The perfume machine in the bathroom is a fun touch

    Went with a party of 10, I made reservations and we were able to sit down on time. Service was…read morewonderful. Drinks stayed filled, and the waiter came by to make sure we didn't want any refills on any alcoholic beverages as they were being consumed. He recommended a few appetizers for the table. We got to try the chef special, garlic bread with ricotta, and calamari. All very good. As was the bread and oil that I think comes with every meal. After I heard the specials, I went with the short rib gnocchi, but the salmon with spaghetti squash was a close second. I wasn't disappointed in my dish. It was a really good size and I ended up taking half of it back with me, something tells me it's gonna be even better the next day as most Italian food is. My one regret is that I didn't order the lemon cheesecake to go. All of the desserts sounded amazing, especially the hazelnut tart, however, the lemon cheesecake is super cute and I heard from other people that have been to this restaurant before that it is delicious. Maybe next time!

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    3.6(28 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    We had a fantastic steak dinner here! I had the filet and my husband had the bone-in rib eye- both…read morewere cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The portions were very generous... so much so that we had another meal the next day! We sat in the bar area which had a nice vibe - relaxed but still upscale. Our server was attentive and genuinely sweet, and she made excellent martinis, too! Surprisingly, it wasn't crowded at all which made for a very enjoyable evening. Once word gets out, I'm sure that will change. Bonus: There's plenty of free parking in the back. We'll definitely be back!

    Tomahawk for Two Tuesday night was a successful encounter with real meat. I finally found someone…read moreto share this experience with me. The bread and [frozen] butter made it a bit hard to manage but there was so little good bread it didn't matter. The two Caesar salads were large and fresh and contained good cheese shavings. Mine was dressed properly but companion's was a bit wet. The mashed potato side was excellent but the broccoli was not crisp and not hot enough. The tomahawk cut of meat was very good and presented off the bone [which was taken home as an upcoming art project]. It was cooked medium rare and crusted beautifully. Two affogatos made to my simple preference [not the over-done creation on the menu]. All in all a very good meal and a true bargain for what was offered. The service was excellent even as he dining room began to fill up. I think every table had ordered the Tomahawk for Two. As I mentioned in an earlier review, the ambiance reminds me of a private club somewhere in central Europe. Thanks to the chef and waitstaff for a delightful evening.

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