Zini's is what I imagine a medieval pub in the forest designed by Disney to look like. It's a…read morelittle dark, but there's a fireplace going in the back and you're surrounded by beautiful stone walls inside. The ambiance is gorgeous. The food is very good - a little heavy handed with the pepper sometimes, but that can be a matter of taste. The artichoke hearts came on a plate of six and were well sauced. They had a good taste of lemon. The Cesar salad was well dressed, but the dressing was more oily than creamy. The nights special, the lobster risotto, has a good bite in the rice and actual lobster! It was one of the stars of the evening, it was tender and delicious! The second star was dessert - I've never seen a tartufo before, but Zini's had chocolate and vanilla, and was well displayed cut into slices like a pear. Our waitress was very pleasant, and even as tables began to fill up provided consistent attention. All in all it was a great meal in a charming location!.

A quiet little place with delicious food and great service. Everything is first rate.read more

Community Table was a fantastic find and easily one of the best meals we've had in the area…read more We started with a couple of excellent cocktails before sharing every course. The smoked trout dip was outstanding, especially paired with the incredible house-made seeded crackers. The spring pea soup was fresh, vibrant, and absolutely delicious. For our mains, we shared the duck breast, which was cooked perfectly and served with an exceptional beet purée. We also ordered the trumpet mushrooms, which turned out to be the ideal complement to the duck. To finish, we shared the orange upside-down cake, a light, flavorful dessert that was the perfect ending to a memorable meal. The experience was made even better by Hannah, who provided warm, attentive service with a wonderful disposition that made us feel genuinely welcome. Beautifully prepared food, thoughtful flavor combinations, and impeccable execution throughout. We'll definitely be back.

We have celebrated special occasions at Community Table for many years and have always enjoyed our…read moreexperiences there, which makes this review disappointing to write. Our party of four spent over $800 celebrating my mother's birthday. A few hours after the meal, my brother became seriously ill, and because I had also sampled his chicken dish and later experienced nausea myself, we were concerned the illness may have been related to the meal. When we contacted the restaurant to share our concerns, the conversations with management were disappointing. Joanne spoke separately with several members of our family and asked whether my brother had gone to the hospital, undergone testing, or had proof of illness. When I asked whether the restaurant maintained food safety documentation, I felt the question was viewed as accusatory rather than as part of a reasonable concern following our visit. Overall, the interaction lacked the empathy and reassurance we had hoped for. No refund, credit, or acknowledgment was offered. As longtime customers who have celebrated birthdays, anniversaries, and milestones here over the years, the response was surprising. Beyond the health concern, the overall dining experience felt noticeably less positive than in past visits. The bread exterior was very hard, and we noticed other nearby tables eating only the soft interior. The vegetables served with the scallops were tough, the pasta was dry, and most of the dishes (except for the pea soup) lacked flavor. The deserts were lackluster, though the goat cheese cheesecake was delicious. The cheese board appetizer was presented without explanation of the cheeses or accompaniments. Crumbs were not cleared between courses. While our server was friendly, we were repeatedly asked whether we had finished dessert, which made the evening feel somewhat rushed during a birthday celebration. The server also spent time discussing personal matters during service, which distracted from the dining experience. We had to find someone to get our coats otherwise we would've walked out without them. The ambiance at Community Table remains beautiful, which makes the experience especially unfortunate after so many positive visits over the years. Unfortunately, after this experience, our family will likely celebrate future special occasions at other restaurants in Litchfield County that we feel provide a stronger overall dining experience.

Mom visited for lunch today and we took her here, never been before. Super nice staff, and the food…read morewas great. Got the smash burger, pasta alla vodka, and southwestern ranch salad with grilled chicken- quality food. We'll be back! The salad dressing was so good. So good.

"On the Black Rock is where I spend my time Writing down…read morememories or writing my rhyme On the Black Rock is where I like to go After a long night, home from our show" (O.A.R.) I haven't reviewed much in Thomaston. I'm pretty sure the only entry I have was for the town's historical marker, and that was back in 2014. So, when my buddy and I ended up in Thomaston for a wake yesterday, that gave me a reason to add a second Thomaston review, courtesy of our lunch visit to the Black Rock Tavern and Restaurant. It's a quintessential neighborhood bar and restaurant conspicuously located on Main Street. It is set up in the typical way -with a sit-down dining room on the left and the bar on the right. Black Rock takes up a pretty large space because it also has a banquet room. We sat at the bar, grabbed two beers ($5 for a Naragansett and $8 for a Guiness) and chit-chatted with our friendly bartender Maureen before we checked out their food menu. Black Rock had very nice food choices, ranging from appetizers to salads to wings to mains to burgers to sandwiches. I decided on a BBQ Beef Quesadilla ($21) with braised beef, melted cheddar jack cheese, pico, salsa, sour cream and a small salad on two grilled flour tortillas. It was yummy and a pretty big portion, so two of the four wedges came back home with me. My friend ordered a BRT Smashburger ($18) with a $3 side of cole slaw. He must have really enjoyed it because he turned back an empty plate to Maureen. If you really enjoy neighborhood type bar/restaurants, you will definitely enjoy a visit to the Black Rock tavern.

The food was excellent. The decor was very nice. Actually this place is a wonderful date night…read moredining. They didn't rush the food out, or make us feel we needed to eat faster, very relaxed. The coconut sauce for the shrimp was absolutely delish. I forgot to ask about the oil dip that was brought to the table with the bread. I loved it, I believe it had fresh garlic in it, and I loved it. We also had the French onion soup, very tasty. The calamari appetizer was spot on, crispy and tender. We will return for sure. Just need not to be in a hurry to eat here.

My husband and I ate here last night to celebrate our fourth wedding anniversary and everything was…read moregreat. They started us off with wonderful crusty bread with an out of this world seasoned olive oil. Although a garden salad comes with the meals, we chose to order a spinach salad to share and forgo the freebie garden salad and we're sure glad we did! The spinach salad with raspberry vinaigrette was soooo good. It had walnuts, dried cranberries, bacon and blue cheese. The drinks were also awesome (Manhattan & French Martini), and our water glasses were kept filled at all times. Service was spot on as well. My husband had the Surf & Turf. He likes his steak medium rare and his was cooked perfectly. I had the Veal Francese, and it melted in my mouth. Delicious! They offer a choice of baked potato, sweet potato, or rice. We each got a baked potato. On to the ambiance: HURRAY-NO TVs!!! Subtle lighting, soft music playing (Frank Sinatra, etc., really nice) and nice linen tablecloths and napkins. Do not let the unassuming exterior of this restaurant fool you--it's lovely inside. And don't worry about the attached bar--you don't hear a thing in the main dining room--it's as if it wasn't even there. In short, this is a little gem off the beaten path well worth a visit.

I unfortunately did not get a picture of my food or drinks, just the menu, but that's because I was…read morehaving fun! I believe it's Wed and Fri evenings that have music. This Wednesday there was karaoke. The vibe was pretty energetic. There seems to be some regulars that come here, it's not just a hotel restaurant/bar. It is located inside the Litchfield Inn. I ordered the petite prime NY strip steak special with whipped potatoes and veggies. I felt like this was a good priced and delicious meal, although slightly over cooked. I also tried the caramel apple cocktail. This was pretty sweet and heavy on the caramel flavor, I would have enjoyed a more apple cider forward drink I think, but not bad at all. I think the formatting of the menu could use some work, but minor detail. I will say there wasn't exactly a ton of social distancing happening here, but I think it just depends on where you choose to sit.

Many people seem to enjoy the location. Ice cream is Giffords from Maine. I personally did not…read moreenjoy the restaurant. Too many fried items and I prefer not to eat with live birds scavenging at my feet. Also the ground is littered with bird droppings from the waterfowl.

The food and Ambiance is amazing. They allow dogs to out on the patio and they have a great patio…read morearea. All the food and sandwiches are awesome

We had two visits within 2 months and both were great. My husband is a big fan of prime rib and…read moreAJ's has a prime rib special on Thursday evenings. So this is the place to go if you enjoy prime rib! The waitstaff has been terrific each time we've had a meal here. There is seating outside on the porch as well as inside. They have a tradition of free peanuts in the shells and people dump the shells on the floor. I can't quite get used to doing that but others do. The chocolate chip skillet sundae is the best. They bring it to the table heated and it is fantastic!

Litchfield Restaurant Week (2025) returns at Materia Ristorante…read more Recommendations: Duck terrine studded with pistachios and topped with tiny cubes of port wine; Poached Bronzino in "crazy water"; Tiramisu. Service: Extremely attentive service Atmosphere: Relaxing and elegant

Every bite was a WOW. Beautiful decor and attentive staff made it a perfect meal. Hope to reurn…read moreagain soon.

We really believe West Shore Seafood has taken some big steps upward. This spring and summer we've…read moreenjoyed some very tasty foods, dishes prepared and served with a consistency that we felt had been lacking a bit over the last year or two. For us, the "star" dish is shrimp and grits, in large part because these folks know how to prepare cheesy grits. They are cooked just right, not dry, not runny, very flavorful, and supporting a bed of big, yummy fried shrimp with a sprinkling of spinach on top. An excellent dish! But, so are the fish and chips, the French fries (they cook 'em crispy they way we prefer), and ... well, we haven't been disappointed at all. The young servers are friendly, the bar offers up some good, sweet treats, and the seating is under a well-protected tent outdoors and indoors since they are now a year-round operation. We think the prices are fair given the quality of food and the overall dining experience, which we'd label casual, or perhaps informal. Please note the parking area can get very crowded especially on weekends, so be prepared.

The food here has become increasingly subpar unfortunately. It seems there's little care into…read morecreating a lovely dish or experience. The lack of seasoning in everything is concerning. Everything is incredibly oily. The clam chowder was congealed, reminiscent of what comes in a can. I can't imagine that's made fresh. The only thing we feel comfortable ordering is the fried foods because those are hard to screw up, but also just too expensive for what you get.