For starters, we did not have a reservation on a Fri night at 730pm but when we called they were able to accommodate a table for 2. It was a prefix menu for either 3 or 4 courses. The pumpkin bisque & the apple turnover apps were DELICIOUS. The 2nd course was a risotto that was solid. The main course was the snapper which was excellent. Their drinks were tasty too. The atmosphere was comfortable and the service was very good. Its not an every day restaurant but its definitely worth a visit. We will be coming back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nordic
Fantastic date night location. Definitely going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan Goodman
Exceptional food, boldly creative, fresh ingredients and lots of flavor. Service was friendly and atmosphere cozy. Will be back. Had risotto, bison sirloin and funfetti dessert.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eric Borlaug
Dishes were hit and miss. The carbonara was probably our favorite. Octopus was solid. Drinks were very good. Rabbit was disappointing. Desserts sub-par. Very attentive service. Patio is nice but overlooking a parking lot. For the price point, I guess I was hoping for more of a wow factor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Jessica Baicker
This is my absolute favorite restaurant. I come here for special occasions and always sit at the counter and do the tasting menu. The food is delicious and it’s so fun to try some things you might not normally order. I love watching everything get made, and the chefs are always really friendly and open to answering questions about what they’re making. The service is always phenomenal as well. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jaime Hanks
I came here for my birthday and the bartender, Leanne, went above and beyond to give me the best experience all around. The drinks and food were both phenomenal. Leanne gave excellent suggestions for both as I wasn’t sure what to order. Her drinks were works of art!!
I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
michael delugan
I've been here a few times. Overall the food is pretty good, you're going to pay a lot of money but you know what you're getting. Tonight we didn't even get to Desert and it was over 2 hours. In addition the scallop dish I got was completely cold, I'm sure they were waiting for the meat to cook on my wife's dish. The second time I ordered a drink I ordered the second my first one arrived because I realized they were probably busy and it was going to take time for them to pour a beer. I don't know, great food obviously overall but you guys going to do better for $313. Definitely not worth it tonight
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
sandra sanglis
We came here to celebrate our anniversary, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. The food was absolutely exceptional, every dish was beautifully presented and the 5 course creative menu was bursting with flavor. We added the wine pairing, and it was worth it.
The service was just as impressive. Casey was attentive, professional, and warm without being overbearing. The entire experience felt seamless.
This restaurant truly deserves Michelin recognition. It’s rare to find a place where both the culinary artistry and the hospitality are executed at such a high level. We left with full hearts and we can’t wait to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Castle Express Moving \u0026 Storage
Very good! We did the chefs table and it was very cool!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
brian sullivan
Looking at some of the reviews, we have a fundamental disconnect. Either in understanding value or people lacking any sense of taste whatsoever. Yes I mean lacking literal taste buds.
Starters were decent, pork belly was tasty and agnolotti was average at best. Nothing stood out as exceptional.
Main course Halibut was cooked perfectly and was probably the best thing of the night. The accompanying rice was standard. The other entree, the steak, was over salted and picked up what tasted like anchovy paste. Wasn’t pleasant and barely edible.
Dessert was a disaster. Both the key lime pie and chocolate cake were from a fever dream. The textures and flavors were all over the place with nothing forming any flavors that I’d call enjoyable.
The service was absolutely horrendous. It took 45 minutes between our appetizers and entree. You can’t leave a diner hanging for 45 minutes at any point in a meal. The restaurant was not overly crowded.
Value was some of the worst I’ve ever experienced. For almost $100 you need at least 5 courses. You can make the courses even smaller but 3 courses, one of which is dessert, is absurd and incomplete. And those courses need to be served in a timely fashion. If it’s a 1.5hr service something needs to be coming out every 15-20 minutes.
Overall this feels like an extremely overpriced misadventure with training wheels. The food not only has to be original but it has to be good. I’m flabbergasted that someone designed the menu and said yes this is wonderful this is the best example of our talents.
Another chef Jeff special. The food is top notch. My wife and I enjoy the food and vibes. Everything is fresh a d sourced well. Service is attentive. Snacks in between courses. Drinks well thought out and refreshing. Clean eating and food art 🎨. Anyone who doesn't enjoy seasonal menus and great food need not apply.
Roman Polaski
A cozy, comfortable, pretty restaurant. Well decorated and properly lit. The waitstaff were very attentive and accommodating. There is a great price fix 3 or 4 course menu or a-la-cart menu to order from. Portions are very well sized, not slopping over the edge of the plate. There's plenty of food, however. Desserts are excellent (hint) try the Maple creme brulee! A bit on the pricy side but worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
larson cabrio
The food was nothing special with an average taste and very expensive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Ash Mitchell
One of the best dinners we've had in Connecticut. The food was balanced, delicious. The timing of the food to drink was on point. Our server (I forget her name) was incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Melanie Markham
My partner and I have dined at Present company many times over the past few years and each time we look forward to what new culinary experience that they have prepared. One Valentine’s Day, the menu was inspired by a movie that they played on tv’s during dinner, very unique. The chef has even taken time out of his busy evening to speak with us about his food, which we loved. This is a very small intimate environment, perfect for a date or special occasion. The food is incredible and experiential so be prepared to try something new every visit. I recommend this place to everyone I know. If you love food, it’s worth the price for the experience.
For starters, we did not have a reservation on a Fri night at 730pm but when we called they were able to accommodate a table for 2. It was a prefix menu for either 3 or 4 courses.
The pumpkin bisque & the apple turnover apps were DELICIOUS.
The 2nd course was a risotto that was solid. The main course was the snapper which was excellent. Their drinks were tasty too.
The atmosphere was comfortable and the service was very good.
Its not an every day restaurant but its definitely worth a visit. We will be coming back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic date night location. Definitely going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Exceptional food, boldly creative, fresh ingredients and lots of flavor. Service was friendly and atmosphere cozy. Will be back. Had risotto, bison sirloin and funfetti dessert.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dishes were hit and miss. The carbonara was probably our favorite. Octopus was solid. Drinks were very good. Rabbit was disappointing. Desserts sub-par. Very attentive service. Patio is nice but overlooking a parking lot. For the price point, I guess I was hoping for more of a wow factor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
This is my absolute favorite restaurant. I come here for special occasions and always sit at the counter and do the tasting menu. The food is delicious and it’s so fun to try some things you might not normally order. I love watching everything get made, and the chefs are always really friendly and open to answering questions about what they’re making. The service is always phenomenal as well. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came here for my birthday and the bartender, Leanne, went above and beyond to give me the best experience all around. The drinks and food were both phenomenal. Leanne gave excellent suggestions for both as I wasn’t sure what to order. Her drinks were works of art!!
I will definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I've been here a few times. Overall the food is pretty good, you're going to pay a lot of money but you know what you're getting. Tonight we didn't even get to Desert and it was over 2 hours. In addition the scallop dish I got was completely cold, I'm sure they were waiting for the meat to cook on my wife's dish. The second time I ordered a drink I ordered the second my first one arrived because I realized they were probably busy and it was going to take time for them to pour a beer. I don't know, great food obviously overall but you guys going to do better for $313. Definitely not worth it tonight
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
We came here to celebrate our anniversary, and it was nothing short of extraordinary. The food was absolutely exceptional, every dish was beautifully presented and the 5 course creative menu was bursting with flavor. We added the wine pairing, and it was worth it.
The service was just as impressive. Casey was attentive, professional, and warm without being overbearing. The entire experience felt seamless.
This restaurant truly deserves Michelin recognition. It’s rare to find a place where both the culinary artistry and the hospitality are executed at such a high level. We left with full hearts and we can’t wait to return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very good! We did the chefs table and it was very cool!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Looking at some of the reviews, we have a fundamental disconnect. Either in understanding value or people lacking any sense of taste whatsoever. Yes I mean lacking literal taste buds.
Starters were decent, pork belly was tasty and agnolotti was average at best. Nothing stood out as exceptional.
Main course Halibut was cooked perfectly and was probably the best thing of the night. The accompanying rice was standard. The other entree, the steak, was over salted and picked up what tasted like anchovy paste. Wasn’t pleasant and barely edible.
Dessert was a disaster. Both the key lime pie and chocolate cake were from a fever dream. The textures and flavors were all over the place with nothing forming any flavors that I’d call enjoyable.
The service was absolutely horrendous. It took 45 minutes between our appetizers and entree. You can’t leave a diner hanging for 45 minutes at any point in a meal. The restaurant was not overly crowded.
Value was some of the worst I’ve ever experienced. For almost $100 you need at least 5 courses. You can make the courses even smaller but 3 courses, one of which is dessert, is absurd and incomplete. And those courses need to be served in a timely fashion. If it’s a 1.5hr service something needs to be coming out every 15-20 minutes.
Overall this feels like an extremely overpriced misadventure with training wheels. The food not only has to be original but it has to be good. I’m flabbergasted that someone designed the menu and said yes this is wonderful this is the best example of our talents.
I can’t recommend this.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
Another chef Jeff special. The food is top notch. My wife and I enjoy the food and vibes. Everything is fresh a d sourced well. Service is attentive. Snacks in between courses. Drinks well thought out and refreshing. Clean eating and food art 🎨. Anyone who doesn't enjoy seasonal menus and great food need not apply.
A cozy, comfortable, pretty restaurant. Well decorated and properly lit. The waitstaff were very attentive and accommodating. There is a great price fix 3 or 4 course menu or a-la-cart menu to order from. Portions are very well sized, not slopping over the edge of the plate. There's plenty of food, however. Desserts are excellent (hint) try the Maple creme brulee! A bit on the pricy side but worth it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was nothing special with an average taste and very expensive.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
One of the best dinners we've had in Connecticut. The food was balanced, delicious. The timing of the food to drink was on point. Our server (I forget her name) was incredible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My partner and I have dined at Present company many times over the past few years and each time we look forward to what new culinary experience that they have prepared. One Valentine’s Day, the menu was inspired by a movie that they played on tv’s during dinner, very unique. The chef has even taken time out of his busy evening to speak with us about his food, which we loved. This is a very small intimate environment, perfect for a date or special occasion. The food is incredible and experiential so be prepared to try something new every visit. I recommend this place to everyone I know. If you love food, it’s worth the price for the experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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