4.3
Superb
129 Reviews
1304 Big Bend Road, Manchester · 0.12 miles
Customers’ favorites
- Scallops and Shrimp with Angel Hair
- Breaded Artichokes
- Pasta with Sausage
- Chicken Parmesan
“Great Atmosphere and Celebration, but the Food Was Just Mid! I visited Bartolino’s Twin Oaks on Manchester yesterday to celebrate my sister-in-law’s birthday, and we had a private room for the occasion. The atmosphere was wonderful, and we even had a saxophonist playing music for us at the beginning of our little shindig! 🎷 That was such a nice touch and definitely added something special to the celebration. Our server came around, took our orders, and everything started off nicely. Now, let’s talk about the food! I ordered the New York strip steak, which I requested medium well. Unfortunately, it seemed to be cooked closer to well done, with little to no pink remaining. The edges were also a bit too charred for my liking, so I tasted more char than actual flavor. I love a good steak, but this one just didn’t deliver the flavor I was hoping for. The baked potato was also very basic and lacked seasoning or anything that made it stand out. Overall, the food was just MID for me. Not terrible, but definitely nothing that had me saying, “WOW!” Now, would I return? Absolutely! The atmosphere and overall experience were enjoyable enough to give this place another chance. Since Bartolino’s is an Italian restaurant, I would probably venture into their pasta selections next time. I’m not typically a pasta eater, which is why I went with the steak, but the pasta dishes I saw looked pretty DELISH! Maybe that’s where the magic is! All in all, a beautiful setting for a celebration, a lovely musical touch, and a nice atmosphere. I just wish the food had delivered a little more flavor to match the experience. Great ambiance, memorable celebration, but the food could use a little more WOW factor!”