The service is awesome I was on a date it was wonderful the waiter was awesome!…read moreThe food don't get me started it was THE BEST THING I HAVE EVER ATE!! 5 stars instantly!! I will be coming back for sure!! The waiter was awesome!! Compliments to the chef!!

Chicken parm dinner is the best! The pizza great as well…read more Ambience is nice, definitely a place to bring the family.

The staff was excellent. They were very efficient and pleasant. The food was outstanding. I felt…read morelike I was in Italy

I want in for lunch today, knowing there was a new owner, and I hadn't had a chance to get in there…read moresince then. I held my breath walking in the door, hoping to see the same beautiful nostalgic decor from decades past. To my delight, it looked beautifully the same, but soneobw better! There was beautiful music playing at just the right volume... Frank Sinatra, The Ronettes, and other sweet tunes. Heidi, my server, was excellent. She seems like she has worked there for awhile, and she handled MANY customers/tables with ease and grace. The food was EXCELLENT! I had spaghetti and meatballs. The spaghetti was piping hot, and there was no excess water under the pasta as sometimes happens in other establishments. Also, the price for my abundant, delicious meal, plus a glass of wine, was very reasonable. What a treasure in downtown Torrington, CT... a restaurant that has been open for 100 years! I spoke with a gentleman who, like me, had moved away but then came back to the area... and, like me, was so glad the decor, etc. was still the same! I hope they don't change a thing! ("If it ain't broke, don't fix it!") I will be back, and will be bringing my friends and family. Whay a delight!

First time here hour drive made reservations. The menu online didn't match in house menu according…read moreto staff they just up dated that was a little frustrating husband had seen online what he wanted then got there and they didn't have it. Nice place parking could be better.ordered crab and shrimp risotto a pizza with ricotta mozzarella garlic and oregano and NY strip Medium well pizza was to die for the steak came out medium rare not a fan but I ate it I also had to ask twice for A1 the risotto husband said was great we will come back Wait staff ok we didn't get dessert I wasn't in the mood.

When you picture your wedding day, you imagine everything you've dreamed about your entire life…read morecoming together perfectly. While nothing could take away the joy of marrying my best friend, Da Capo of Litchfield came incredibly close to overshadowing what should have been one of the happiest days of our lives. December 17, we met with one of Da Capo's managers during a casual lunch. We mentioned that we were planning a June wedding, and she enthusiastically told us that Da Capo had hosted weddings before and would be happy to accommodate ours. She painted a beautiful picture of what our day could be. We loved the restaurant, especially the garden, and after that conversation, we were excited to book our wedding there. It felt like the perfect place. A few weeks before our wedding, we finalized our menu with management. We selected an Apple Harvest Salad, Fried Calamari, Da Capo Chips, Rigatoni Bolognese, Chicken Piccata, Penne alla Vodka, bread, assorted desserts, coffee, tea, and soda. We were quoted $46 per person for our 40 guests, and everything appeared to be in order. The morning of our wedding was when everything began to fall apart. We arrived early to decorate, only to find the venue filthy. We had specifically been told that the deck would be power washed before our wedding because we planned to hang wisteria flowers, decorate the space, set up an arch, and arrange the tables ourselves. Instead, there was only one employee there--a cook who also handled landscaping. He had absolutely no idea there was a wedding taking place that day. Shortly afterward, the manager called my husband--not to welcome us or apologize--but to question what he was doing because the owners had seen us on the security cameras hanging our decorations and were upset. Nothing had been prepared. Nothing had been set up. It immediately became obvious that our wedding had not been communicated or planned properly. My husband kept all of this from me while I was getting ready because he didn't want anything to ruin what was supposed to be the happiest day of my life. Looking back, I'm incredibly grateful that he carried that burden so I could simply focus on marrying the man I love. Unfortunately, the problems didn't end there. When we arrived for our reception, we were told that Da Capo "doesn't normally do weddings"--a shocking statement considering they were the ones who encouraged us to book our wedding months earlier and assured us they had hosted weddings before. To make matters worse, there was only **one server assigned to care for 40 guests.** One server was expected to take drink orders, serve appetizers, organize the buffe, refill beverages, clear tables, and serve dessert. This was unfair to our guests and especially unfair to the server, who worked tirelessly and did everything she possibly could. She deserved support that management failed to provide. The food was another enormous disappointment. There was simply **not enough food for the 40 guests we paid for.** Many of our family members barely had anything to eat. Several guests commented that portions were gone before everyone had been served. As the bride, I hardly had an opportunity to eat, and my husband barely ate either. It was heartbreaking to realize that our guests--people who came to celebrate one of the most important days of our lives--left hungry. The professionalism from management was equally disappointing. Rather than acknowledging the problems or attempting to make things right, they were rude and dismissive toward my husband throughout the day. During our wedding ceremony, there were other patrons standing on the deck overlooking our ceremony, creating distractions during one of the most intimate moments of our lives. When my husband respectfully mentioned this concern, instead of apologizing or showing understanding, management responded with attitude and made him feel as though he had no right to even bring it up. On a day when we expected compassion and professionalism, we were instead met with disrespect. What disappointed us the most happened after the wedding. We reached out to management in hopes of discussing what had gone wrong and giving them an opportunity to acknowledge our concerns. Instead, we were met with more attitude and defensiveness. There was no genuine apology, no accountability, and no indication that they understood why we were so disappointed. The overall impression was that they believed everything had gone perfectly and that our concerns simply didn't matter. As customers who entrusted them with one of the most important days of our lives, that response was incredibly disheartening. No couple should have to worry about venue staff, inadequate food, poor communication, or rude treatment on their wedding day. Even more importantly, no couple should have their legitimate concerns dismissed after the fact. DaCapo gets 0 stars what once was a place we loved we will never patronize again.

Still the most excellent pizza for miles, with the crispy thin crust! The garden salad is big…read moreenough for two (bottle dressing). The decor hasn't changed for decades, kind of a home away from home. It was nice to return after a long break.

My family and I are new to this area. Since we moved here, we've been trying to find a pizza place…read morethat is hopefully close to those in New Haven. The pizza wasn't fully cooked. The taste was off and I don't know why. Later one after eating the pizza, my husband got really sick from it and all the pizza came up. I wouldn't say not to give them a try, but I don't think I'll be ordering from them again.

Delicious food! We enjoyed the Luna Pizza with added mushrooms and roasted eggplant!! Thin crust…read morebut soft and chewy. Great cheese flavors not just mozzarella. We added a kale Caesar salad which was excellent! Homemade dressing, pomegranate seeds, parmigiana cheese , prosciutto and croutons . It had great flavors with the kale shredded bite size!! Delicious! I highly recommend this restaurant!!

Incredible pizzas all around. Being from europe and having been in Naples, these felt just like we…read morewere back in italy. The new yorker is phenomenal and so is the 4 cheeses. The staff is very nice, greeting guests kindly as they walked in. We had to wait about 20 min, which is expected on a Friday evening. That said - being a restaurant, we'd have preferred to have a real service experience vs ordering at the counter & getting a number, which felt more like a food court. All up- The place is nice, pizzas are delicious, and the staff very friendly. All up a good experience - highly recommend!

First time here. Restaurant was very clean and open spaced, employees were not on top of each other…read moreworking in tight spaces. They all were very friendly as well. The small pepperoni pizza was delicious and the tortelini alfredo was perfectly cooked and the alfredo sauce was creamy and cheesy.. chicken soup that came with the meal was good too. I was alittle disapointed that they dont have SPAGHETTI and meatballs (only linguini) but a girl cannot expect EVERYTHING. If you are local, I would say try vinnys for yourself. It IS alitle pricey, but sometimes quality is worth the extra.. DEFINITELY worth a trip. They have dine in, takeout, and delivery.

We went on Memorial Day 6pm. There was no one in there except for us. The waitress said the soup…read morewas cream of mushroom.....nope, when it came, it was cream of broccoli. It wasn't hot. And looked more like pudding than soup. My husband's tortellini soup wasn't very good either. Then a family with 4 small kids came in and were running around like maniacs. Not once did anyone say anything to them. The little one kept running right by us and even ran into the kitchen twice. At one point both parents were outside and left two kids inside. The only thing that saved a 1 star was the entrees were very good. My chicken Marsala was loaded with mushrooms, the gravy was delicious, and it was nice and hot. My husband's dish was to his liking as well. The waitress was incredibly slow and considering there were literally two tables, that's unacceptable. We had had it with the unruly kids. Probably won't return as we typically just pass through Torrington.

"And so please help (To teach your children) Them with your…read moreyouth (What you believe in) They seek the truth Teach your children well" (Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young) When was the last time you ate a meal in a high school? Maybe it was at an award dinner for a high school sports team, or at a Boy or Cub Scout dinner? Or maybe it was way back in the day between your history and algebra classes? Well, we had a unique lunch at Oliver's Restaurant. Why unique? It was unique because the restaurant is located within the Oliver Wolcott Technical High School in Torrington, and it is staffed by students. You see, the school's Culinary Arts program trains their students for experience in the food service industry. It's an ambitious program that uses a public restaurant to provide 1,775 hours of learning and training in all phases of restaurant business - from the public facing front of the house to the back-of-house. If the students decide to enter the food service workforce, they leave Oliver's with a fantastic skill set. The teacher is Chef Michael McDowell, and he had a crew of 25 High School Juniors operating in two rooms preparing the salads and sandwiches, grilling the chicken and salmon and steaks, baking the meatballs, preparing the soups, slicing the complimentary bread, waiting the tables, and every possible activity they will see when the food service workforce. Chef Michael was fantastic as he oversaw the operation, offering nonstop commentary and tips to his young staff - "did you offer ketchup with those fries?", "too much oil in that pan", "check on your customers and get off your phones", "where's the dressing on the side?", "put the dressing in a takeout container for the takeout orders, and a ramekin for the diners", etc., etc. Oliver's has a real dining room with an open kitchen, so you can see and hear the entire class. There was a steady stream of takeout orders, and three parents popped in to say hi to their kids. The freshman and sophs in the Culinary Arts program start with the basics -how to sauté things, make salads, and the like. Today's class was all juniors, and that's when they actually start to operate the restaurant under the Chef's guidance. We chatted with Chef Michael, and he said that when they become Seniors, they really run Olivers by themselves. Our lunch was a $3 cup of clam chowder, a $9 turkey BLT, a $14 Salmon Caesar Salad, and a $4 Apple Crostata. The food was very good, check out the generous portion of turkey on the BLT and the half pound slab of perfectly cooked salmon on my salad. And we were amazed when Chef Michael called us at home to get our feedback on the meal and service. What a wonderful experience! We really enjoyed watching the Chef train his staff and watching them execute his instructions. I hope whoever is reading this, goes to the school and supports these young restaurant workers of the future. I know you'll enjoy this unique experience as much as we did. PRO TIP Olivers is open to the public Wednesday to Friday from 10:45 to 12:05, and they ask you to call 860-496-5369 to make a reservation.