I stopped into Petraroia Deli on a recent weekday and was immediately charmed by this classic…read moreItalian-style deli tucked into a beautiful old red-brick building. From the moment you see the elegant vintage sign and bright red double doors, you know you're in for something authentic. The interior feels warm and welcoming, with a big, clear menu board that makes ordering easy. They have a solid selection of hot and cold sandwiches, breakfast options, and coffee. I went with one of their specials -- it looked like a chicken cutlet or eggplant variation with fresh greens (possibly arugula), roasted red peppers or similar, and what appeared to be a touch of egg or cheese. Whatever it was, it was excellent. The sandwich came on a perfect crusty Italian roll -- the bread was fresh with a great chew and slight crisp on the outside. The fillings were generous, flavorful, and well-balanced. The greens added a nice peppery bite that cut through the richness of the protein and any sauces. It was one of those sandwiches where every bite tastes just as good as the last. Service was friendly and efficient (the guy behind the counter was busy but still took time to make sure everything was right). The place has that old-school deli atmosphere mixed with modern touches -- exactly what you want when you're craving a quality sandwich. If you're in the area and looking for a no-nonsense, delicious deli sandwich made with care, Petraroia Deli is worth a visit. I'll definitely be back to try more from the hot sandwich list (the Porchetta and Chicken Cordon Bleu both caught my eye). Pro tip: Check their hours -- they appear to be closed on Mondays. *Highly recommend the fried artichoke sandwich. .

Petraroia Deli has delicious sandwiches. They offer a great variety that isn't available elsewhere…read more The roasted pork on the Cuban was outstanding.

Welcoming, very friendly and helpful staff. Busy but kept line moving. Small space indoors but nice…read moreback area to dine outdoors. Food was made on premises and very fresh. Reasonably priced. Will definitely go back soon

My family enjoyed a delightful lunch at Meraki today! The Litchfield Hilly is positively…read morescrumptious and hits on every dimension - the meat is tender and flavorful, the roll is soft and buttery and everything works beautifully together. The front of house is warm and professional and Martin is a brilliant chef. We can't wait to return!

The Discerning Palate is located in the old Litchfield Jail, next to the Bakehouse of Litchfield…read more There is parking available on the Green, and you can easily get there by way of the crosswalk. There's also limited 15 minute parking behind the jail. The store, I had heard, was a cheese store. But it's a lot more than that. It's more of an international grocery store, with everything you need for a fancy dinner. Noodles, sauce, spices, frozen tortellini, etc, but of course there is also cheese! There's some in small refrigerated cases that are prepacked, and others that are cut to your requested weight. The cashier was very conscientious and weighed out the cheese as closely as she could. It was on the higher end of the price scale, but also delicious and I wish I had more! I tried the Bleu and gorgonzola, and although the gorgonzola was surprisingly soft, they were worth every cent!

An exceptional shop. I live close by and love to stop in for goodies. Best Parma in the…read moreneighborhood.

This charming, modern coffeehouse is part of the ever-growing network of properties connected to…read moreArethusa Farm in Litchfield. And unlike their incredibly high-priced restaurant across the street, al Tavolo, you might actually afford to eat here. The owners have done an admirable creating an environment that's comfortable and low-key without sacrificing their commitment to quality. After all, the phrase "a mano" translates to "by hand," reflecting how the vast majority of items here are made from scratch on site. I come here often for their coffee, which I love for its balance and low acidity compared to Starbucks, etc. But the real star of the show here are the pastries, such as a layered s'more bar the size of a small brick; a variety of gourmet doughnuts (my favorite is the lemon-filled); and "cruffins," a combination of croissant and muffin with a delicious cream filling. My usual go-to are their bagels: slightly crispy on the outside, pillowy on the inside. There's also a full sandwich and salad menu with breakfast and lunch options including salads, sandwiches, a quiche of the day, and other specials. Their breakfast egg sandwiches -- seemingly modeled on the now-famous one at Sagaponack General Store in the Hamptons -- are especially popular. While $13 for a basic egg sandwich is a bit ridiculous even for a gourmet one, you'll have little complaint once you have a taste. While you're perusing the menu and pastries, don't forget to check out the well-stocked selection of farm-fresh cheeses and other Arethusa Farm products. And, if you've got room aftewards, don't forget to stop at the Arethusa Farm Dairy Store for some ice cream -- it's also across the street, next to Arethusa al Tavolo. (Disclaimer: I grew up in the area, though I don't know any former or current employees of Arethusa.)

Love it there but today wasn't a good day. Online menu shows oatmeal. To make sure we called but…read morekept getting a busy signal. Yes a busy signal! So we packed up the car and took my 89 y/o mom there, got her out of the car, got her seated, waited in the line for ten minutes ordered my oatmeal and was told " we don't have oatmeal." I suggested to the lovely young blond lady that "they should update their menu." She did not say sorry or even acknowledge what I was saying, and just smiled at me. We left disappointed. But nothing was more disappointing than Jackie's down the road. Don't ever go there. We love Arethusa, but this experience was a real miss. Hope they update their menu.

This review is on the deli side of Litchfield Catering and Deli. The parking lot is a good size,…read moreand there are picnic tables in front. Inside, I believe, may only be accessible by stairs. There are also tables inside. They serve Boars Head, and have several menu boards worth of sandwiches. They also have a deli case, serve soups and a small section of baked goods, and coffee. There is a station to go with the coffee. The New England Clam Chowder (which I took to go) was so thick and had a lot of ingredients mixed in! It was delicious! The bread on my sandwich was fresh, and my dog and I both enthusiastically recommend the turkey. I recommend the brie cheese it came with. The food traveled well, even the spinach.

Yeah, it's kind of soon to update, but we've been stopping in here a lot over the last several…read moremonths, and we just get more and more impressed and satisfied with the food and the folks. So we wanted to thank them and alert others to this slightly hidden gem in the Litchfield Hills. They make some terrific sandwiches -- the roast beef dip is incredibly tasty. All the sandwiches are packed with fillings (the tuna melt is wonderful tasty, too). And they prepared a delicious turkey dinner for us with excellent stuffing and gravy, yams, etc. Gene (the owner) and his employees are really agreeable, knowledgeable and helpful in every way. And we haven't even sampled their salads, either, so theres are more treats ahead for us.

Love their lemonades and smoothies and on the weekends they have donuts from Brooklyn baking and…read morethey are some of the best I've ever had! Everyone is so friendly and helpful! You can tell either order on the toast app or at the door/window upfront to go or sit down and eat/drink inside, is super cute in there! Everything I've had from here is so good!

I was in Litchfield, looking for an early coffee spot. Toast & Co was the one. I arrived at an…read moreOrder Window (apparently there is inside dining from another entrance). One person was waiting for their order, but otherwise there was no line to order. I waited a few minutes before any of the few workers in the kitchen came over to greet me. A friend was telling me he had a similar experience. Seems like there should be a better way. I just wanted a Black Iced Coffee and it was delivered not long after I ordered. It was made with Omar coffee, which for me is about as close to the Middle as you can find. My coffee was decent, but not one I would look forward to in the future. 3.25 Stars

This was always going to be a crap assignment, but somebody had to be the first CT Bagelry I…read morevisited after going to three awesome NYC Bagel Shops. It ended up being Nick's Handmade Bagels. Nick's is a small takeout bagel shop. I ordered a sesame bagel and a container of veggie cream cheese for later. The bagel was decent but didn't really stand out. It was on the chewy side. The veggie cream cheese felt a bit phoned in. There were tiny specks of veggies, but not enough to add flavor or texture. I suspect Nick's is one of the better bagel shops in Litchfield County. It just doesn't compare to NYC's Bagels. 3.25 Stars

We stopped by after finding Nick's on Yelp but sadly was closed due to vacation, July 19th to…read moreAugust 12th. Can't wait to try next time I'm in the area. Hope they have a wonderful vacation!

A small neighborhood market with a kickin' deli. Not really the place to do "normal grocery…read moreshopping", as others have previously stated, it's on the expensive side (in some cases, outrageously so). But if you're looking for unique food items, this is your place. For me, I stop in often just to pick up some fried chicken from the deli, it's the best around -- juicy & meaty, but not greasy, and the coating is very tasty. $6.99 a pound. That fried chicken is 5 Stars every time. Friendly crew, but the checkout can be a bit of a process though, the place does a brisk business, and the parking lot is always full.

We're briefly updating our commentary about the Bantam Market, but our thoughts about it haven't…read morechanged all that much. It remains a small, independently owned store with a surprisingly full stock, lots of fresh meats, deli items, produce, a large beer cooler with all the local and foreign brands you night desire, and a very friendly and helpful staff. We're especially fond of the nice folks behind the deli counter. Our complaints are about the same: the prices hover on the high side. The prices are generally quite a bit higher than the nearby Stop and Shop, but honestly, the quality of their locally produced items is far higher. Still, if you're buying some basics like soup or milk, you'll pay more here, and some prices can be really way up there. Sometimes we're frustrated by that, other times we're grateful to find some delicious fresh fish or prepared salads. Bantam is not our first market of choice, but we're here regularly for some things we like and want.

We stopped in this ice cream shop after dinner next door. We've heard great things so I was excited…read moreto try their ice cream out. The farm's restaurant and bakery is also nearby. They also sell cheese and more; I bought their award winning and delicious cheese, Europa. The ice cream was also amazing. There was a line but it moved quick. I got the butter pecan, wow amazing. I highly recommend a visit if you love ice cream!

Strong recommend five stars best ice cream and cheese if you want to Fresh real ice cream ?!! Here…read moreis u are

Lovely, friendly, healthy options especially for those of us who are gluten and dairy free. Service…read morewith a smile. Welcoming to my dog too. Secret gem.

Food is ok. The staff is not the friendliest. Customer service needs improvement, a nice welcome,…read moreor hello would be a good start.