I had a gift card to check this spot out. 3.5 stars.
It's a nice restaurant located in the quaint town of New Preston. A short walk to shops, a candy store, and even a waterfall. Since it's a wine bar, there were plenty to choose from. The service was good and we dined at the outdoor patio.
We started off with some cocktails which were ok. The pizza was also just ok, I did like the pepperoni on it but the crust and sauce wasn't as flavorful. I also had the mango and tuna nachos which were 4/5. The star of the show was their charcuterie board 5/5.
Ian
The food itself was good, but the experience was completely soured by the owner’s rude and combative behavior.
We ordered the bread pudding, but it arrived without silverware. After repeatedly asking several members of the wait staff, we finally received utensils—by which time the ice cream had already melted. Our waiter was kind enough to offer a fresh scoop and took the dessert away to replace it.
About ten minutes later, a man I assume was the owner came over—not with our dessert, but to tell us they were “out” of bread pudding. When I asked what happened to the one we had just sent back for ice cream, I was shocked to hear that it had been given away to another table.
When I questioned why our dessert had been handed to someone else instead of simply fixing it, the owner immediately became defensive, snapping at me that there was “no need to have an attitude” and making snarky remarks instead of addressing the issue. His tone was unnecessarily combative and extremely unprofessional.
Even our server later profusely apologized for the owner’s poor behavior. Unfortunately, the damage was done. The food may be decent, but the management’s attitude was so appalling that I would strongly caution anyone considering this place.
anthony prizzia
If you are near New Preston CT the owl wine and food bar is off the hook amazing! The staff and food are the best of the best. They have great outdoor summer seating and the overall feel is so comforting. I just left and can't wait to go back again and again.. check them out for yourself you will love it. It's one of the must go places in CT for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Juan Reyes
A hidden gem! Delicious food with a great variety of flavors!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A M
Delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Cragin
An excellent spot to have a lunch following a day ar Lake Waramaug. Our sever Jen was fantastic and the food was phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chloe W
Lovely terrace area overlooking pretty New Preston. Delicious food. Went with 5 people and shared a few different things. All great. Service is charming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher DeFilippi
Service was subpar and pretty rude. As a business owner, I would never allow kids to disrupt other guests meals. Please do better.
It has 2 T’s Please X
This place is awful. I don’t understand why everybody goes here. This location is the only good thing about it. The food is mediocre at best and the wait staff is awkward and uncomfortable, sometimes rude . I’ve never enjoyed a minute in this place since they’ve opened and finally now refuse to go back. I wish somebody else would take it over because it’s a great location, but It’s awful the way it is. And the hours are terrible.
Kevin Wheeler
Nice spot, good food. Service was a little spotty but early in the season and a busy Sunday - and they were gracious about correcting/comping.
Ambience is lovely. Outdoor seating or indoor on patio with exposure. Bar area is warm and cozy with fire in cooler months. Food is seasonal. Unique and delicious! Cocktails are also fabulous. Our server Ali was professional, friendly and spot on in her recommendations! Sunday brunch was phenomenal!
Rangana Bartlett
Hot Honey Pizza was amazing!
Phill Woodin
Maybe don’t make your pizza the star dish. I recently visited The Owl in New Preston, CT, and while the Bee Sting pizza showed some promise with its mozzarella, honey, soppressata, red pepper flakes, and red sauce, it ultimately fell flat. The flavor was passable, but the consistency was off—the texture was even worse than that of a frozen pizza, making it a disappointing experience for a pie that should have been a highlight.
On a brighter note, the Brussels sprouts, dressed in apple cider vinegar and truffle oil, were tasty and offered a redeeming quality amidst the otherwise lackluster fare. However, both dishes were outrageously overpriced. For a pizza that barely reaches 10 inches, a price tag of over $20 is unjustifiable when it should have been closer to $8. Similarly, while the Brussels sprouts were well-prepared, they too could have been priced below $17.
Given the steep prices and subpar quality, I’m definitely not returning to The Owl. If you’re craving a gourmet pie, I’d recommend trying Bohemian Pizza instead, or if you prefer a local favorite, Washington Pizza or Bantam Pizza might be a better bet. And as a friendly tip to The Owl: if you’re serious about improving your pizza, consider reaching out to Olivia—the previous tenant of the building known for her amazing mushroom Gorgonzola pizza—who has since moved her business to Bethlehem, CT
Patricia Mancuso
Very warm and inviting atmosphere….
Connor Kostyra
Amazing, our charcuterie board was amazing the waitress was very attentive then Tyler took over cause we were here for a long time and was very nice and generous. Top spot in the area.
I had a gift card to check this spot out. 3.5 stars.
It's a nice restaurant located in the quaint town of New Preston. A short walk to shops, a candy store, and even a waterfall. Since it's a wine bar, there were plenty to choose from. The service was good and we dined at the outdoor patio.
We started off with some cocktails which were ok. The pizza was also just ok, I did like the pepperoni on it but the crust and sauce wasn't as flavorful. I also had the mango and tuna nachos which were 4/5. The star of the show was their charcuterie board 5/5.
The food itself was good, but the experience was completely soured by the owner’s rude and combative behavior.
We ordered the bread pudding, but it arrived without silverware. After repeatedly asking several members of the wait staff, we finally received utensils—by which time the ice cream had already melted. Our waiter was kind enough to offer a fresh scoop and took the dessert away to replace it.
About ten minutes later, a man I assume was the owner came over—not with our dessert, but to tell us they were “out” of bread pudding. When I asked what happened to the one we had just sent back for ice cream, I was shocked to hear that it had been given away to another table.
When I questioned why our dessert had been handed to someone else instead of simply fixing it, the owner immediately became defensive, snapping at me that there was “no need to have an attitude” and making snarky remarks instead of addressing the issue. His tone was unnecessarily combative and extremely unprofessional.
Even our server later profusely apologized for the owner’s poor behavior. Unfortunately, the damage was done. The food may be decent, but the management’s attitude was so appalling that I would strongly caution anyone considering this place.
If you are near New Preston CT the owl wine and food bar is off the hook amazing! The staff and food are the best of the best. They have great outdoor summer seating and the overall feel is so comforting. I just left and can't wait to go back again and again.. check them out for yourself you will love it. It's one of the must go places in CT for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A hidden gem! Delicious food with a great variety of flavors!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
An excellent spot to have a lunch following a day ar Lake Waramaug. Our sever Jen was fantastic and the food was phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely terrace area overlooking pretty New Preston. Delicious food. Went with 5 people and shared a few different things. All great. Service is charming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was subpar and pretty rude. As a business owner, I would never allow kids to disrupt other guests meals. Please do better.
This place is awful. I don’t understand why everybody goes here. This location is the only good thing about it. The food is mediocre at best and the wait staff is awkward and uncomfortable, sometimes rude . I’ve never enjoyed a minute in this place since they’ve opened and finally now refuse to go back. I wish somebody else would take it over because it’s a great location, but It’s awful the way it is. And the hours are terrible.
Nice spot, good food. Service was a little spotty but early in the season and a busy Sunday - and they were gracious about correcting/comping.
Restaurantji Recommends
Ambience is lovely. Outdoor seating or indoor on patio with exposure. Bar area is warm and cozy with fire in cooler months. Food is seasonal. Unique and delicious! Cocktails are also fabulous. Our server Ali was professional, friendly and spot on in her recommendations! Sunday brunch was phenomenal!
Hot Honey Pizza was amazing!
Maybe don’t make your pizza the star dish. I recently visited The Owl in New Preston, CT, and while the Bee Sting pizza showed some promise with its mozzarella, honey, soppressata, red pepper flakes, and red sauce, it ultimately fell flat. The flavor was passable, but the consistency was off—the texture was even worse than that of a frozen pizza, making it a disappointing experience for a pie that should have been a highlight.
On a brighter note, the Brussels sprouts, dressed in apple cider vinegar and truffle oil, were tasty and offered a redeeming quality amidst the otherwise lackluster fare. However, both dishes were outrageously overpriced. For a pizza that barely reaches 10 inches, a price tag of over $20 is unjustifiable when it should have been closer to $8. Similarly, while the Brussels sprouts were well-prepared, they too could have been priced below $17.
Given the steep prices and subpar quality, I’m definitely not returning to The Owl. If you’re craving a gourmet pie, I’d recommend trying Bohemian Pizza instead, or if you prefer a local favorite, Washington Pizza or Bantam Pizza might be a better bet. And as a friendly tip to The Owl: if you’re serious about improving your pizza, consider reaching out to Olivia—the previous tenant of the building known for her amazing mushroom Gorgonzola pizza—who has since moved her business to Bethlehem, CT
Very warm and inviting atmosphere….
Amazing, our charcuterie board was amazing the waitress was very attentive then Tyler took over cause we were here for a long time and was very nice and generous. Top spot in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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