Got a lunch special and chose a Caesar salad, eggplant parmigiana and cappuccino Gelato. The salad was good and nicely presented on the plate. But the eggplant was as tough as shoeleather. Very difficult to slice. I thought it was some kind of meat, at first, then I thought it was under cooked. So, not being hungry anymore, I brought it home to reheat for dinner. But after baking it for a half hour, covered with foil in a 375 degree toaster oven, I realized there was no saving it, and tossed it. I have made eggplant parm many times, so I can't imagine what the chef did to it, to make it as tough as shoeleather. It should be tender, supple, and juicy. And I'm sorry that I didn't send it back when it was served to me.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Roberta Keller
The ingredients tasted fresh and flavorful. The quality was evident in every bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Schuyler Chubet
Updating my review after a disappointing Valentine’s Day. I’ve been coming to Molto for a decade and usually have great experiences, but last night was rough. Our server took our order and didn’t return for ~45 minutes, then realized we hadn’t received food and disappeared again for another 15 minutes. A manager brought the food, but it was missing an entire chicken cutlet; when we flagged it, it took another ~15 minutes to get a replacement (and it was a grilled breast instead). The pasta was also mixed incorrectly. A table seated next to us had appetizers and dinner, and left before we were served. After-dinner cocktails took ~15 minutes, and the server still asked what we ordered. Then, once we signed the check, he grabbed it immediately before we could even get up…sudden urgency after neglecting us all night. Not typical of Molto, but very frustrating for a special occasion. Do better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
J.P Zaros
Excellent food and impeccable service from start to finish. The atmosphere is elegant and welcoming, making the entire dining experience truly enjoyable. Highly recommended, and I’m looking forward to coming back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elizabeth Eliza
Best happy hour in Connecticut! The atmosphere is lovely and clean,delicious appetizers,and the wine selection is great. My only suggestion would be improving staff friendliness, based on my experience.”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Jason Orlinick
The food and atmosphere are exceedingly mediocre. Service was solid.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Chris M
Not what it used to be like when they were a newer restaurant. I rarely review but a recent visit was especially disappointing. Recently saw 2 baby mice run across the floor from one of the booths over to the bar side towards the end of the night when the place was quieting down and that wasn’t even what initially prompted this review.
Bart Marchant
Drinks and food were solid. Went with a friend for a drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jbro
Had a great birthday dinner for my wife! Food was really good, one of the specials on the menu was particularly outstanding. We thought you really get a lot for your money. Everything was very authentic. Our waitress was particularly nice, went out of her way to make it, especially evening for my wife. The main complaint, like many restaurants, nowadays, was the sound level. It was very loud the majority of the time, making it difficult to talk. However, we definitely would go back again. Maybe pick an evening or time when it's likely to be less noisy.
Barbara
The day's special appetizer, a stuffed mushroom dish, was excellent. My daughter's pizza, her usual order, was as tasty as always. My penne with eggplant was very good. The bread and olive oil is always welcome. Our server was delightful. We very much enjoyed our lunch and will certainly return again.
We had a great lunch with a delicious meal and super bottle of Sancerre at half price! Fantastic!
Maria
I hadn't been here in years and it i has only gotten better. The food was excellent! My husband and I will be back!
PAUL
We had a 7:15 reservation and showed up at 7:15 but were kept waiting until 7:50 to be seated.
Greg S
We had a reservation yet had to wait 30 minutes beyond our reservation time to be seated. At no time did the manager or hostess say “sorry for the wait”, or “thanks for your patience.”. Very poor customer service. Food and wait staff were fine, but we will not be returning due to the attitude from the hostess and manager.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
J
Don’t get me wrong - the food is delicious. I’ve been eating at Molto for over a decade and I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad meal. However, their prices have become outrageous, even when factoring for the high inflation this decade. It’s a free world and they’re free to charge whatever they want, but I can’t justify spending my hard earned dollars here anymore. It’s a shame.
Got a lunch special and chose a Caesar salad, eggplant parmigiana and cappuccino Gelato. The salad was good and nicely presented on the plate. But the eggplant was as tough as shoeleather. Very difficult to slice. I thought it was some kind of meat, at first, then I thought it was under cooked. So, not being hungry anymore, I brought it home to reheat for dinner. But after baking it for a half hour, covered with foil in a 375 degree toaster oven, I realized there was no saving it, and tossed it. I have made eggplant parm many times, so I can't imagine what the chef did to it, to make it as tough as shoeleather. It should be tender, supple, and juicy.
And I'm sorry that I didn't send it back when it was served to me.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
The ingredients tasted fresh and flavorful. The quality was evident in every bite.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Updating my review after a disappointing Valentine’s Day. I’ve been coming to Molto for a decade and usually have great experiences, but last night was rough. Our server took our order and didn’t return for ~45 minutes, then realized we hadn’t received food and disappeared again for another 15 minutes. A manager brought the food, but it was missing an entire chicken cutlet; when we flagged it, it took another ~15 minutes to get a replacement (and it was a grilled breast instead). The pasta was also mixed incorrectly. A table seated next to us had appetizers and dinner, and left before we were served. After-dinner cocktails took ~15 minutes, and the server still asked what we ordered. Then, once we signed the check, he grabbed it immediately before we could even get up…sudden urgency after neglecting us all night. Not typical of Molto, but very frustrating for a special occasion. Do better.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 1
Excellent food and impeccable service from start to finish. The atmosphere is elegant and welcoming, making the entire dining experience truly enjoyable. Highly recommended, and I’m looking forward to coming back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best happy hour in Connecticut! The atmosphere is lovely and clean,delicious appetizers,and the wine selection is great. My only suggestion would be improving staff friendliness, based on my experience.”
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
The food and atmosphere are exceedingly mediocre. Service was solid.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Not what it used to be like when they were a newer restaurant. I rarely review but a recent visit was especially disappointing. Recently saw 2 baby mice run across the floor from one of the booths over to the bar side towards the end of the night when the place was quieting down and that wasn’t even what initially prompted this review.
Drinks and food were solid. Went with a friend for a drink.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a great birthday dinner for my wife! Food was really good, one of the specials on the menu was particularly outstanding. We thought you really get a lot for your money. Everything was very authentic. Our waitress was particularly nice, went out of her way to make it, especially evening for my wife. The main complaint, like many restaurants, nowadays, was the sound level. It was very loud the majority of the time, making it difficult to talk. However, we definitely would go back again. Maybe pick an evening or time when it's likely to be less noisy.
The day's special appetizer, a stuffed mushroom dish, was excellent. My daughter's pizza, her usual order, was as tasty as always. My penne with eggplant was very good. The bread and olive oil is always welcome. Our server was delightful. We very much enjoyed our lunch and will certainly return again.
Restaurantji Recommends
We had a great lunch with a delicious meal and super bottle of Sancerre at half price! Fantastic!
I hadn't been here in years and it i has only gotten better. The food was excellent! My husband and I will be back!
We had a 7:15 reservation and showed up at 7:15 but were kept waiting until 7:50 to be seated.
We had a reservation yet had to wait 30 minutes beyond our reservation time to be seated. At no time did the manager or hostess say “sorry for the wait”, or “thanks for your patience.”. Very poor customer service. Food and wait staff were fine, but we will not be returning due to the attitude from the hostess and manager.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Don’t get me wrong - the food is delicious. I’ve been eating at Molto for over a decade and I don’t think I’ve ever had a bad meal. However, their prices have become outrageous, even when factoring for the high inflation this decade. It’s a free world and they’re free to charge whatever they want, but I can’t justify spending my hard earned dollars here anymore. It’s a shame.
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