Small Italian restaurant with solid dishes, dinner was excellent and tables around us were regulars. Excellent and worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Salad, Chicken Marsala
Mike S
Party of 6, to celebrate my Wife's BD. Again, we were so satisfied. I had veal Marsala. Nancy had Chilean Sea Bass. Enjoyed Eggplant Rollitini and spinach & cheese rav. as Apps. Everyone else went with Ital. Meals. Everything comes out FRESH and HOT. Beyond belief in Flavor. 5 star!
Dietary restrictions: I did not dare to ask for non onion. Non Garlic. (Allergic as an adult) . Seemed a Sin. That's why I went with Marsala.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Angel Hair Pasta with Red Sauce
Karen Mealey
Great place!!! Best in all the Farmington Valley and all of CT!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Catherine Wheeler
I have a medical reason to be gluten-free, but I love good Italian food and pasta. Not all restaurants are or can be accommodating. Buon Appetito is a gem that checked off all the boxes in a big way! Their food, service, and atmosphere were all wonderful!! For anyone looking for that quiet, intimate setting, being served by the kindest and most personable couple that prepare the most delicious and incredible portions at a very reasonable price given inflation today, this is your must try, soon to be go-to restaurant for amazing Italian dishes!!! For those wanting to know, I ordered the pasta Valdosta. Thank you, Buon Appetito!!!! I wish I could give you 10 stars!!! I love this restaurant, and I will definitely be back... like tomorrow!! ??? ?
Vegetarian options: There are dishes for vegetarians as well as meat and seafood, and even gluten-free options. My dish, the Valdosta pasta, was vegetarian and gluten-free.
Dietary restrictions: The chef and owner were very accommodating, and I'm sure they could make dishes gluten-free, vegetarian, and even dairy free, egg free if need be. He is very talented in the kitchen as well, so whatever dish you order is likely to be very flavorful as well!
Parking: I feel there are plenty of spaces to park(say 10 in front of the building), unless it's a busy night, but most of the businesses next door are closed by dinner time, so chances are better for parking then. It is a little difficult to spot the building itself from the road, so if you are not using GPS, there is signage out on the road.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Salad, Chocolate Cake
Audry Eppner
Horrible service, never got food after 1 hour & half wait. Waitress never came to our table after continually asking when we would be served. All others around us came in much later than us & all got served. The owner/chef obviously doesn't care, never followed up with us, never had such bad experience! We were appalled by our experience at Buon Appetito! Never returning & plan share with all who asks
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
David Eppner
Went there this evening with another couple got there at 6, and at 730 having only been served our garlic bread and salad that came with meal, and waiting for 30 minutes for the waitress to even come to the table. As we waited, and time passed a couple came in and ordered and was served their food , another group of three sitting behind us same. Meanwhile our waitress kept going outside to her car, and within seconds coming back but never checking on us, updating us or anything. Finally at 715 after being there for and hour and a quarter we ask, where’s our food ? The waitress “I’ll check “ and she never comes back. Finally as she’s serving another table that came in after and we see a “takeout order” come and go I say we’re done we’ve been here 90 minutes and nothing. She says it’s always like this in Friday and Saturdays it’s only the chef/owner in the kitchen and our food was about to come out. Several things , either cut the amount of tables or limit the menu, but r get done help! The restaurant is outdated decor has not changed since last time we were there 30 years ago and to be honest its time has come to pack it in. They had a nice run, but my recommendation is run away from this place !
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
David
Went there this evening with another couple got there at 6, and at 730 having only been served our garlic bread and salad that came with meal, and waiting for 30 minutes for the waitress to even come to the table. As we waited, and time passed a couple came in and ordered and was served their food , another group of three sitting behind us same. Meanwhile our waitress kept going outside to her car, and within seconds coming back but never checking on us, updating us or anything. Finally at 715 after being there for and hour and a quarter we ask, where’s our food ? The waitress “I’ll check “ and she never comes back. Finally as she’s serving another table that came in after and we see a “takeout order” come and go I say we’re done we’ve been here 90 minutes and nothing. She says it’s always like this in Friday and Saturdays it’s only the chef/owner in the kitchen and our food was about to come out. Several things , either cut the amount of tables or limit the menu, but r get done help! The restaurant is outdated decor has not changed since last time we were there 30 years ago and to be honest its time has come to pack it in. They had a nice run, but my recommendation is run away from this place !
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
David B. Sussman Eppner
Went there this evening with another couple got there at 6, and at 730 having only been served our garlic bread and salad that came with meal, and waiting for 30 minutes for the waitress to even come to the table. As we waited, and time passed a couple came in and ordered and was served their food , another group of three sitting behind us same. Meanwhile our waitress kept going outside to her car, and within seconds coming back but never checking on us, updating us or anything. Finally at 715 after being there for and hour and a quarter we ask, where's our food ? The waitress "I'll check " and she never comes back. Finally as she's serving another table that came in after and we see a "takeout order" come and go I say we're done we've been here 90 minutes and nothing. She says it's always like this in Friday and Saturdays it's only the chef/owner in the kitchen and our food was about to come out. Several things , either cut the amount of tables or limit the menu, or get help in the kitchen!!! The restaurant is outdated decor has not changed since last time we were there 30 years ago and to be honest its time has come to pack it in. They had a nice run, but my recommendation is run away from this place !
Samantha Rubin
Went to enjoy a meal with my parents for their anniversary. It’s definitely a small crowded place and very loud when at capacity. They had to find a spot for us last minute because they said they don’t get notifications for online reservations so they never got ours. They were very kind to squeeze us in on a busy night. Since they were at capacity, service was slow. It took a while to get our order in and also to get our food. The food itself was good! The pasta and shrimp were the best part.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Sam Rubin
Went to enjoy a meal with my parents for their anniversary. It’s definitely a small crowded place and very loud when at capacity. They had to find a spot for us last minute because they said they don’t get notifications for online reservations so they never got ours. They were very kind to squeeze us in on a busy night. Since they were at capacity, service was slow. It took a while to get our order in and also to get our food. The food itself was good! The pasta and shrimp were the best part.
Went to enjoy a meal with my parents for their anniversary. It’s definitely a small crowded place and very loud when at capacity. They had to find a spot for us last minute because they said they don’t get notifications for online reservations so they never got ours. They were very kind to squeeze us in on a busy night. Since they were at capacity, service was slow. It took a while to get our order in and also to get our food. The food itself was good! The pasta and shrimp were the best part.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
joel strong
Been meaning to write this review for a while…I wanted to make sure they got all the stars that they deserve. We dined there a month ago as a party of four. I’ve lived local my entire life (50 years of it?), and never even knew this place was there. I’m an Italian restaurant snob and this was one of the best Italian meals I’ve ever had (like North End of Boston good). It’s tiny and cozy, not over the top in decorations in any way, nor are the prices. Service did take a while, but it was understandable knowing it’s a one man show; we knew that going into it. Honestly it was such a good time, we hardly noticed. BYOB with a minor corking fee (I think $3?) was a big plus. Waitresses were a hoot. Fantastic experience, and we will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Kevin Mccall
Always excellent food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
J L
GROSS. We ordered linguini with white clam sauce, rigatoni romano, eggplant rollatini and garlic bread. None of it was good. In fact, it was all very bad. GARLIC BREAD: It tasted…stale? or maybe the oil/butter was rancid? EGGPLANT ROLLATINI: It was not executed well, not pleasant to eat. RIGATONI ROMANO: The rigatoni was hard (not al dente, but hard). The peas were gritty and the chicken was dry. LINGUINI AND WHITE CLAM SAUCE: The clam sauce did not taste good. It was WAY TOO SOUR (too much lemon juice?) and also had an off-taste that was very unpleasant. The linguini was very much overcooked/mushy. The clam to pasta ratio was way off. The dish was mostly canned clam, very little pasta. The large clams in their shells were rubbery. Also, I’ve never had a white clam sauce with tomatoes before. Now that I have, I can confirm that they don’t belong there. Won’t go back.
Food: 1
620lanceg
Garlic bread offered without explanation and charged ( per menu but not told) Salad very small Entrees Tasteless Grilled chicken burned Cook was at table taking orders
Small Italian restaurant with solid dishes, dinner was excellent and tables around us were regulars. Excellent and worth a visit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Salad, Chicken Marsala
Party of 6, to celebrate my Wife's BD. Again, we were so satisfied. I had veal Marsala. Nancy had Chilean Sea Bass. Enjoyed Eggplant Rollitini and spinach & cheese rav. as Apps. Everyone else went with Ital. Meals.
Everything comes out FRESH and HOT. Beyond belief in Flavor. 5 star!
Dietary restrictions: I did not dare to ask for non onion. Non Garlic. (Allergic as an adult) . Seemed a Sin. That's why I went with Marsala.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Angel Hair Pasta with Red Sauce
Great place!!! Best in all the Farmington Valley and all of CT!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have a medical reason to be gluten-free, but I love good Italian food and pasta. Not all restaurants are or can be accommodating. Buon Appetito is a gem that checked off all the boxes in a big way! Their food, service, and atmosphere were all wonderful!! For anyone looking for that quiet, intimate setting, being served by the kindest and most personable couple that prepare the most delicious and incredible portions at a very reasonable price given inflation today, this is your must try, soon to be go-to restaurant for amazing Italian dishes!!! For those wanting to know, I ordered the pasta Valdosta. Thank you, Buon Appetito!!!! I wish I could give you 10 stars!!! I love this restaurant, and I will definitely be back... like tomorrow!! ??? ?
Vegetarian options: There are dishes for vegetarians as well as meat and seafood, and even gluten-free options. My dish, the Valdosta pasta, was vegetarian and gluten-free.
Dietary restrictions: The chef and owner were very accommodating, and I'm sure they could make dishes gluten-free, vegetarian, and even dairy free, egg free if need be. He is very talented in the kitchen as well, so whatever dish you order is likely to be very flavorful as well!
Parking: I feel there are plenty of spaces to park(say 10 in front of the building), unless it's a busy night, but most of the businesses next door are closed by dinner time, so chances are better for parking then. It is a little difficult to spot the building itself from the road, so if you are not using GPS, there is signage out on the road.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Salad, Chocolate Cake
Horrible service, never got food after 1 hour & half wait. Waitress never came to our table after continually asking when we would be served. All others around us came in much later than us & all got served. The owner/chef obviously doesn't care, never followed up with us, never had such bad experience! We were appalled by our experience at Buon Appetito! Never returning & plan share with all who asks
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Went there this evening with another couple got there at 6, and at 730 having only been served our garlic bread and salad that came with meal, and waiting for 30 minutes for the waitress to even come to the table. As we waited, and time passed a couple came in and ordered and was served their food , another group of three sitting behind us same. Meanwhile our waitress kept going outside to her car, and within seconds coming back but never checking on us, updating us or anything. Finally at 715 after being there for and hour and a quarter we ask, where’s our food ? The waitress “I’ll check “ and she never comes back. Finally as she’s serving another table that came in after and we see a “takeout order” come and go I say we’re done we’ve been here 90 minutes and nothing. She says it’s always like this in Friday and Saturdays it’s only the chef/owner in the kitchen and our food was about to come out. Several things , either cut the amount of tables or limit the menu, but r get done help! The restaurant is outdated decor has not changed since last time we were there 30 years ago and to be honest its time has come to pack it in. They had a nice run, but my recommendation is run away from this place !
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Went there this evening with another couple got there at 6, and at 730 having only been served our garlic bread and salad that came with meal, and waiting for 30 minutes for the waitress to even come to the table. As we waited, and time passed a couple came in and ordered and was served their food , another group of three sitting behind us same. Meanwhile our waitress kept going outside to her car, and within seconds coming back but never checking on us, updating us or anything. Finally at 715 after being there for and hour and a quarter we ask, where’s our food ? The waitress “I’ll check “ and she never comes back. Finally as she’s serving another table that came in after and we see a “takeout order” come and go I say we’re done we’ve been here 90 minutes and nothing. She says it’s always like this in Friday and Saturdays it’s only the chef/owner in the kitchen and our food was about to come out. Several things , either cut the amount of tables or limit the menu, but r get done help! The restaurant is outdated decor has not changed since last time we were there 30 years ago and to be honest its time has come to pack it in. They had a nice run, but my recommendation is run away from this place !
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Went there this evening with another couple got there at 6, and at 730 having only been served our garlic bread and salad that came with meal, and waiting for 30 minutes for the waitress to even come to the table. As we waited, and time passed a couple came in and ordered and was served their food , another group of three sitting behind us same. Meanwhile our waitress kept going outside to her car, and within seconds coming back but never checking on us, updating us or anything. Finally at 715 after being there for and hour and a quarter we ask, where's our food ? The waitress "I'll check " and she never comes back. Finally as she's serving another table that came in after and we see a "takeout order" come and go I say we're done we've been here 90 minutes and nothing. She says it's always like this in Friday and Saturdays it's only the chef/owner in the kitchen and our food was about to come out. Several things , either cut the amount of tables or limit the menu, or get help in the kitchen!!! The restaurant is outdated decor has not changed since last time we were there 30 years ago and to be honest its time has come to pack it in. They had a nice run, but my recommendation is run away from this place !
Went to enjoy a meal with my parents for their anniversary. It’s definitely a small crowded place and very loud when at capacity. They had to find a spot for us last minute because they said they don’t get notifications for online reservations so they never got ours. They were very kind to squeeze us in on a busy night. Since they were at capacity, service was slow. It took a while to get our order in and also to get our food. The food itself was good! The pasta and shrimp were the best part.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Went to enjoy a meal with my parents for their anniversary. It’s definitely a small crowded place and very loud when at capacity. They had to find a spot for us last minute because they said they don’t get notifications for online reservations so they never got ours. They were very kind to squeeze us in on a busy night. Since they were at capacity, service was slow. It took a while to get our order in and also to get our food. The food itself was good! The pasta and shrimp were the best part.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
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Went to enjoy a meal with my parents for their anniversary. It’s definitely a small crowded place and very loud when at capacity. They had to find a spot for us last minute because they said they don’t get notifications for online reservations so they never got ours. They were very kind to squeeze us in on a busy night. Since they were at capacity, service was slow. It took a while to get our order in and also to get our food. The food itself was good! The pasta and shrimp were the best part.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 3
Been meaning to write this review for a while…I wanted to make sure they got all the stars that they deserve. We dined there a month ago as a party of four. I’ve lived local my entire life (50 years of it?), and never even knew this place was there. I’m an Italian restaurant snob and this was one of the best Italian meals I’ve ever had (like North End of Boston good). It’s tiny and cozy, not over the top in decorations in any way, nor are the prices. Service did take a while, but it was understandable knowing it’s a one man show; we knew that going into it. Honestly it was such a good time, we hardly noticed. BYOB with a minor corking fee (I think $3?) was a big plus. Waitresses were a hoot. Fantastic experience, and we will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Always excellent food
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
GROSS. We ordered linguini with white clam sauce, rigatoni romano, eggplant rollatini and garlic bread. None of it was good. In fact, it was all very bad. GARLIC BREAD: It tasted…stale? or maybe the oil/butter was rancid? EGGPLANT ROLLATINI: It was not executed well, not pleasant to eat. RIGATONI ROMANO: The rigatoni was hard (not al dente, but hard). The peas were gritty and the chicken was dry. LINGUINI AND WHITE CLAM SAUCE: The clam sauce did not taste good. It was WAY TOO SOUR (too much lemon juice?) and also had an off-taste that was very unpleasant. The linguini was very much overcooked/mushy. The clam to pasta ratio was way off. The dish was mostly canned clam, very little pasta. The large clams in their shells were rubbery. Also, I’ve never had a white clam sauce with tomatoes before. Now that I have, I can confirm that they don’t belong there. Won’t go back.
Food: 1
Garlic bread offered without explanation and charged ( per menu but not told) Salad very small Entrees Tasteless Grilled chicken burned Cook was at table taking orders
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