My go-to when I'm in CT. Parm is so tasty. Antipasto is huge! Expresso martini is delicious! Staff is friendly and service is always good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Robin Vallerand
Big fan for 18 years!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
eddie scatena
All I can say is amazing...plenty of food and great host
Donna Hayward
Best Italian food in CT!
Scott Bremer
10 out of 10. It was so good I'll never be the same. And I never give 10s
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gregg Bassetti
One of the best authentic Italian restaurants in New England. We have been dining with friends here since 2010. Thomas is a fantastic cook and host, as his family is also. He would even make something for us, which was not in the menu as long as I notified him a few days in advance, for him to purchase the ingredients. Always a pleasure to dine here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kevin Bird
Get ready for huge portions that guarantee you'll leave stuffed (and likely with leftovers!). Their classic Italian-American dishes are always satisfying. Come hungry, you won't be disappointed by the generous plates!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dave Sytulek
Huge portions (1 meal equals 2 meals)....you will have leftovers to bring home. GREAT FOOD!!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Edwin Vargas
A very enjoyable venue.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris Grant
Cold and loud in there. But the atmosphere is cozy. Service was great as was the food. Parking is a hassle since there’s so many businesses in the area and not enough parking but it’s doable. Prices are high, but the portions you get are well worth it. I’d go back again if in the area.
Hands down the best Italian restaurant I’ve ever been to. Food is amazing, the portions they serve can sustain you for days, and the service never leave you with an empty drink. I had the the football veal stuffed with sausage and a tomato sauce that could go to battle against the most iconic chefs. I was very impressed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vincent Labella
I'm 100% Siciliano and haven't found a more authentic dining experience anywhere. Reminds me of just how Nona cooked. Bellisamo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kathleen O'Reilly
Food portions are insane - we couldn't make a dent and the second picture shows our leftovers containers. Go with the extra plate for $8 and order 1 meal and maybe another side salad. Calamari was outstanding and shrimp scampi too. Great service and vibe. Plan to find parking - it's a city after all.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Mick Dunn
Cantina Cafe Ristorante in Middletown turned out to be a fabulous place for our Valentine’s Day celebration. They really did a wonderful job of keeping up with everything going on that night. Portions here seem to be quite sizable, and everything that came out of their kitchen looked most excellent. With atmosphere buzzing, sitting in the main dining area felt a bit like sitting on your grandparents’ farm porch; nicely decorated with wine imagery of baskets and grapes. For meals, I went with the amazingly tender Pork Loin Piccata which was loaded with the flavors of capers and artichoke hearts, while she enjoyed the Veal and Eggplant Sorrentino. Everything here was perfect and we had a lovely evening. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Larry Vigil
Our first visit to this establishment and we were blown away. The cuisine was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent!! We highly recommend.
My go-to when I'm in CT. Parm is so tasty. Antipasto is huge! Expresso martini is delicious! Staff is friendly and service is always good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Big fan for 18 years!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
All I can say is amazing...plenty of food and great host
Best Italian food in CT!
10 out of 10. It was so good I'll never be the same. And I never give 10s
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best authentic Italian restaurants in New England. We have been dining with friends here since 2010. Thomas is a fantastic cook and host, as his family is also. He would even make something for us, which was not in the menu as long as I notified him a few days in advance, for him to purchase the ingredients. Always a pleasure to dine here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Get ready for huge portions that guarantee you'll leave stuffed (and likely with leftovers!). Their classic Italian-American dishes are always satisfying. Come hungry, you won't be disappointed by the generous plates!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Huge portions (1 meal equals 2 meals)....you will have leftovers to bring home. GREAT FOOD!!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
A very enjoyable venue.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cold and loud in there. But the atmosphere is cozy. Service was great as was the food. Parking is a hassle since there’s so many businesses in the area and not enough parking but it’s doable. Prices are high, but the portions you get are well worth it. I’d go back again if in the area.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Parm, House Rolls
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Hands down the best Italian restaurant I’ve ever been to. Food is amazing, the portions they serve can sustain you for days, and the service never leave you with an empty drink. I had the the football veal stuffed with sausage and a tomato sauce that could go to battle against the most iconic chefs. I was very impressed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm 100% Siciliano and haven't found a more authentic dining experience anywhere. Reminds me of just how Nona cooked.
Bellisamo!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food portions are insane - we couldn't make a dent and the second picture shows our leftovers containers. Go with the extra plate for $8 and order 1 meal and maybe another side salad. Calamari was outstanding and shrimp scampi too. Great service and vibe. Plan to find parking - it's a city after all.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Cantina Cafe Ristorante in Middletown turned out to be a fabulous place for our Valentine’s Day celebration. They really did a wonderful job of keeping up with everything going on that night. Portions here seem to be quite sizable, and everything that came out of their kitchen looked most excellent. With atmosphere buzzing, sitting in the main dining area felt a bit like sitting on your grandparents’ farm porch; nicely decorated with wine imagery of baskets and grapes. For meals, I went with the amazingly tender Pork Loin Piccata which was loaded with the flavors of capers and artichoke hearts, while she enjoyed the Veal and Eggplant Sorrentino. Everything here was perfect and we had a lovely evening. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Our first visit to this establishment and we were blown away. The cuisine was absolutely delicious and the service was excellent!! We highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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