Community Table

We booked Community Table for a birthday dinner and had high hopes, given its reputation as an upscale dining spot in the area. The atmosphere is lovely, and it feels like the kind of place you’d go for a special occasion. Unfortunately, the experience left us disappointed.

Our server recommended the ribeye for two, priced at $135. I specifically asked about the portion size since we were already ordering two appetizers, and she reassured us it was a “perfect portion for two.” In reality, the dish was enormous—easily enough for four people. The cut was massive (at least 3.5 inches thick, around 20 ounces per person) and came out undercooked. We had requested medium rare, but the steak was rare, which gave it a metallic, gamey taste. Because the cut was so thick, the fat hadn’t properly rendered, leaving the texture gloopy and unappetizing.

The steak was also completely unseasoned, and the accompanying cherry sauce was an odd pairing—far too sweet for such a fatty cut. The sides were vegetable-based, delicate, and actually quite good, but their scale and style made them feel more suited for a filet rather than such a heavy ribeye. My wife couldn’t eat more than a single piece of her steak, and when her plate was cleared, no one asked why most of her food was untouched. At restaurants of this caliber, that kind of attentiveness is usually expected.

We ended the meal with the profiterole, which was unfortunately hard as a rock. My wife ate it only because she was still hungry after not being able to stomach the steak.

What stung the most wasn’t just the food, but the lack of honesty and care. When a guest asks about portion size, accuracy matters—especially with such an expensive entree. It felt as though we were being upsold without transparency, and the lack of attentiveness when plates went back barely touched added to the disappointment.

In total, the bill came to about $400 for two people. Price is not an issue when the food and service are exceptional, but that simply wasn’t the case here. Sadly, while the setting was charming, the experience did not match the high expectations or the cost.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 2

always always the BEST ! Every time we go anywhere else we always end up saying - we should have gone to CT ! Thanks for being here .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

One of the best restaurants in the area. We had trout and pasta and farm to table salad fixings. Can’t be beat. Reservations are a must on holiday weekends

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

absolutely stellar experience :) by far the best meal my partner and I have eaten in Connecticut. The food was just as exquisite as the lovely space we dined in, and our server was helpful and attentive. can’t wait to return and try more from the menu as the seasons change. bravo!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

By far the best in Litchfield County. The food was excellent—the gazpacho was to die for. The portions are just right, and the service was attentive, friendly, and genuinely warm. The atmosphere strikes a perfect balance: homey yet chic, with a design that’s easy on the eyes. A place you’ll want to return to again and again.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This was our first time having dinner at the Community Table. What an amazing experience! Joanne, the owner, greeted us when we arrived and is so warm and genuine. The rest of the staff is equally wonderful. EVERYTHING we ordered was delicious and beautifully presented. You can taste the love the chef puts into every one of his dishes.

We started off with the homemade sour dough bread and homemade butter. Absolute perfection with a great crust and tender inside. The butter was also fabulous!

We ordered gazpacho and it was so delicate yet very flavorful. The flavors lingered as if they were dancing all over our taste buds. I wish we could have brought more of it home with us. The salad was delicate with thin shavings of fennel and radish throughout and very tiny toasted homemade bread crumbs….and the dressing was light and flavorful.

For our entree we ordered the striped bass with cucumber and red pepper sauce. Also very delicate and presented so artistically. The bass was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside on top of al dente vegetables. The sauce was on the bottom surrounding it and was such a pretty color of orange.

We come up to the area twice every summer from NY and this has to be the best restaurant throughout Litchfield County and probably beyond.

We are looking forward to returning as soon as possible! Thank you for a truly memorable evening!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful meal at Community Table last night. Starting with the warm sourdough bread, scrumptious grilled stone fruit and creative cocktails, we knew we were in the hands of a great staff. Our mains didn’t disappoint- the cooked to perfection steak and the trout whose crispy skin was a surprise treat. CT is our favorite place to eat when we’re in the area.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

The scallop ceviche is insane. Don’t miss out.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Fine dining without the pretense.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great cocktails - great food choices - farm to table - fresh ingredients. The manager definitely gives heavy preference to locals, regulars but it’s worth it to go for the food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

We had been meaning to come here since the Litchfield Jazz fest - OMG, why did we wait?!? Made it for Mother's Day and had an unquestionable 6 star experience. It is off the beaten path which we really enjoy; a destination. The staff were welcoming, warm, inviting. The menu was tailored for Mother's Day - prix-fixe with an array of options. The cocktails were innovative and absolutely amazing! Great wine & spirit selection. Desserts were otherworldly including a flourless chocolate cake the likes of which my palate has never experienced. A nice, relaxed atmosphere - a curated dining experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I can honestly say that my last experience at Community Table was one of my best dining experiences in CT, in recent memory. I have been to this restaurant a few times and each time it was very good - but this last visit was so exceptional that I felt the need to write a review (which I rarely do)! Every single item we were presented was SO fresh, delicious, and a work of culinary art. The bread, the salad, the prix fixe menu, everything was top notch. I ordered the swedish meatballs as part of their prix fix menu, and it was INCREDIBLE. Each bite better than the last. For dessert I had a vanilla porridge which I did not expect to enjoy but it was delicious. I will be dreaming about my dinner at Community Table for many nights! 10/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Been waiting for years to eat here and was very disappointed. Watercress soup ($17.00) was overworked and muddy. Three small Oxtail croquettes were ok, but for $23.00 one might expect the flavors would be more than mediocre. Charred eggplant ($18.00) was nothing special. Homemade fettuccine ($44.00) was also nothing special. Theoretically it contained crab and wild nettles (not yet up in this area in late March so not sure how they could be local), but the flavor of chili was the dominated the dish. The best part of the meal was their bread which was delicious, but $15.00 for five slices of bread? With tip the damage was $460.00 for four people which would be fine if the chef was creating food that makes you go “wow, that’s amazing” when you taste it. Not one of us reacted that way.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Wonderful informed and friendly service in a meticulously modern farm/tavern setting. Excellent food, inventive cocktails, and a small but dense wine list at a range of attractive prices. Desserts a tiny bit sweet would be my only adverse comment, but that didn't stop us from finishing two!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sourdough Durum Bread

One of the best restaurants in all of CT by far. If you care about quality ingredients over quantity this is the right spot for you. Locally sourced meats and produce. They do a grass fed burger from a farm up the road every Monday which is perfect. The Parpadelle was perfect, all pasta made in house. Solid cocktail program, and the housemade ice cream is to die for! Will be returning, great meal all around. Wish more restaurants sourced ingredients like they do.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5