This place was really spectacular. The food was impeccable, our waitress (one of husband and wife team owners) was so knowledgeable and her enthusiasm was contagious. Excellent selection of cocktails and wines. Now, this is a whole evening experience which may infuriate some Americans who are used to been hustled in and out of a restaurant but it was perfectly paced for me. Took about 3.5 hours. Don’t skip dessert！
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
john lathrop
Amazing flavors and service. Nice atmosphere for a relaxing dinner that was absolutely delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Helen Rohleder
Absolutely outstanding! Abby is wonderful and we really enjoyed our conversation with her. And Rogan definitely knows how to cook - the food was so so good. It’s a lovely restaurant, a great atmosphere and I love how the two of them run their business. We had an amazing evening and would always come back :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kim Linonis
Fabulous. Food was magnificent. Wife and husband team. Outstanding. Event: more than a fantastic dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I Eng
Lovely intimate and cozy dining experience. Excellent fine dining experience, Abby was very knowledgeable about the wines and menu with excellent recommendations. We really enjoyed our appetizers (garlicy chili gulf shrimp, house made gnocchi), main entrees (grilled beef sirloin, prosciutto wrapped monkfish, house made tagliatelle), and desserts (homemade Earl Gary ice cream, incredible maple creme brûlée). We loved spending time chatting and enjoying the nice slower Ludlow spring pace (vs the bustling ski season). We will be back and thank you again for having us!
Garrison Verner
Will edit review in future. Our reservation was canceled last minute on a Friday night. Friends out of town visiting, and was unfortunate to have cancellation with no Saturday or Sunday alternative offered.
Titimaporn Yaowarat
Above all expectation! I couldn't imagine the casual fine dining with this great experience. We arrived 30 mins before close and so lucky to get the table at the bar.
Jonathan Rezendes
We had a wonderful dining experience! The atmosphere, food, and service exceeded our expectations. The knowledge of the food and wines was impressive!
Mark Lightner
We just enjoyed the most amazing dining experience of my life. This was a return trip to Downtown Grocery and Abby’s hospitality and theater skills, brought the menu to life. Then Rogan’s chef skills had every bite taste equally amazing. Treat yourself to a unique and delicious dinner as soon as possible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scott Dinhofer
Truly a great experience every time you eat here. The personalized table side service from Abby combined with Rogan's meticulous preparation and creativity in the kitchen makes for a unique experience unmatched ANYWHERE else !!
Finally was able to get a reservation! Exceeded all our expectations. The food and drinks were imaginative and so fresh. Corn soup with lobster was divine. Eggplant arancini had all the right flavors and textures.. libations were inventive and delicious. I will dream about The Jubilee for years to come. Tomato leaf pesto? Yes please! Suggested wine pairings were a great way to explore outside our comfort zone and try new and delicious varietals. Then there is the atmosphere and service. Cozy, quaint and left feeling like we had been good friends forever. Abby paints a glorious picture of every offering. 3 hours of relaxed conversation and time to savor each course. If you want fast food and service, this is not your place- for us that’s a good thing.I can’t wait to go back!! We get to eat at a lot of very nice places all over the world, but this hit special in a way few places can. Top 5 all time for me.(not great at capturing the food but trust me. Amazing!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Catherine Grady
Honestly, how cozy and delicious I wish all restaurants were. When I go out to eat I want it to be an experience that I cannot create at home. They did that well.
Vegetarian options: Some options but wish there was more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dan Henderson
Better restaurant reviewers than me have already made the case for this place. I’ll just say it’s like going to a very small dinner party where the hosts love two things: their ingredients and you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leeanne Probst Engels
Had one of the most enjoyable meals ever. Farm fresh, imaginative food and libation. The jubilee was the best cocktail I have had in my entire life. Corn soup with lobster was sweet and succulent. Entrees full of flavor .. The wine pouring complemented each courser perfectly. And the service was perfection… Warm and welcoming. Made to feel like old friends. Can’t wait to go back.
SunNFunNJ
Rarely open and hard to get a reservation (I have been trying for 2 years!) - this place is a very small but lovely farm to table experience run by husband Rogan (chef) and wife Abby (server and front of the house). There were only 5 tables in service on the night we dined here. Small blackboard menu with 4 choices for appetizer and 4 for entree. A printed wine list doesn't exist but Abby will ask you what type of wine you like and then bring several over to your table for you to try. Wines will be obscure and nothing you've ever heard of but we did settle on a nice red from the Loire region. Abby is very enthusiastic about the locally raised ingredients and will go into detailed descriptions of each dish you are about to be served. We had the garlic shrimp appetizer and the Arugula salad with pancetta and shaved parmesan for starters - both VERY delicious. For entrees we had the roasted halibut and the flank steak with blue cheese - again, both were really great. All in all, an enjoyable and very worthwhile dining experience but again - this is an honest to god 2-person operation, so don't expect to be rushed along. Note - we were asked to have our dinner rescheduled for Sunday night instead of Saturday because of something unexpected on Saturday. There is no back up plan at the Downtown Grocery.
This place was really spectacular. The food was impeccable, our waitress (one of husband and wife team owners) was so knowledgeable and her enthusiasm was contagious. Excellent selection of cocktails and wines. Now, this is a whole evening experience which may infuriate some Americans who are used to been hustled in and out of a restaurant but it was perfectly paced for me. Took about 3.5 hours. Don’t skip dessert！
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing flavors and service. Nice atmosphere for a relaxing dinner that was absolutely delicious!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely outstanding! Abby is wonderful and we really enjoyed our conversation with her. And Rogan definitely knows how to cook - the food was so so good. It’s a lovely restaurant, a great atmosphere and I love how the two of them run their business. We had an amazing evening and would always come back :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fabulous. Food was magnificent. Wife and husband team. Outstanding. Event: more than a fantastic dinner.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely intimate and cozy dining experience. Excellent fine dining experience, Abby was very knowledgeable about the wines and menu with excellent recommendations. We really enjoyed our appetizers (garlicy chili gulf shrimp, house made gnocchi), main entrees (grilled beef sirloin, prosciutto wrapped monkfish, house made tagliatelle), and desserts (homemade Earl Gary ice cream, incredible maple creme brûlée). We loved spending time chatting and enjoying the nice slower Ludlow spring pace (vs the bustling ski season). We will be back and thank you again for having us!
Will edit review in future. Our reservation was canceled last minute on a Friday night. Friends out of town visiting, and was unfortunate to have cancellation with no Saturday or Sunday alternative offered.
Above all expectation! I couldn't imagine the casual fine dining with this great experience. We arrived 30 mins before close and so lucky to get the table at the bar.
We had a wonderful dining experience! The atmosphere, food, and service exceeded our expectations. The knowledge of the food and wines was impressive!
We just enjoyed the most amazing dining experience of my life. This was a return trip to Downtown Grocery and Abby’s hospitality and theater skills, brought the menu to life. Then Rogan’s chef skills had every bite taste equally amazing. Treat yourself to a unique and delicious dinner as soon as possible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Truly a great experience every time you eat here. The personalized table side service from Abby combined with Rogan's meticulous preparation and creativity in the kitchen makes for a unique experience unmatched ANYWHERE else !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Finally was able to get a reservation! Exceeded all our expectations. The food and drinks were imaginative and so fresh. Corn soup with lobster was divine. Eggplant arancini had all the right flavors and textures.. libations were inventive and delicious. I will dream about The Jubilee for years to come. Tomato leaf pesto? Yes please! Suggested wine pairings were a great way to explore outside our comfort zone and try new and delicious varietals. Then there is the atmosphere and service. Cozy, quaint and left feeling like we had been good friends forever. Abby paints a glorious picture of every offering. 3 hours of relaxed conversation and time to savor each course. If you want fast food and service, this is not your place- for us that’s a good thing.I can’t wait to go back!! We get to eat at a lot of very nice places all over the world, but this hit special in a way few places can. Top 5 all time for me.(not great at capturing the food but trust me. Amazing!)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Honestly, how cozy and delicious I wish all restaurants were. When I go out to eat I want it to be an experience that I cannot create at home. They did that well.
Vegetarian options: Some options but wish there was more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Better restaurant reviewers than me have already made the case for this place. I’ll just say it’s like going to a very small dinner party where the hosts love two things: their ingredients and you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had one of the most enjoyable meals ever. Farm fresh, imaginative food and libation. The jubilee was the best cocktail I have had in my entire life. Corn soup with lobster was sweet and succulent. Entrees full of flavor .. The wine pouring complemented each courser perfectly. And the service was perfection… Warm and welcoming. Made to feel like old friends. Can’t wait to go back.
Rarely open and hard to get a reservation (I have been trying for 2 years!) - this place is a very small but lovely farm to table experience run by husband Rogan (chef) and wife Abby (server and front of the house). There were only 5 tables in service on the night we dined here. Small blackboard menu with 4 choices for appetizer and 4 for entree. A printed wine list doesn't exist but Abby will ask you what type of wine you like and then bring several over to your table for you to try. Wines will be obscure and nothing you've ever heard of but we did settle on a nice red from the Loire region. Abby is very enthusiastic about the locally raised ingredients and will go into detailed descriptions of each dish you are about to be served. We had the garlic shrimp appetizer and the Arugula salad with pancetta and shaved parmesan for starters - both VERY delicious. For entrees we had the roasted halibut and the flank steak with blue cheese - again, both were really great. All in all, an enjoyable and very worthwhile dining experience but again - this is an honest to god 2-person operation, so don't expect to be rushed along. Note - we were asked to have our dinner rescheduled for Sunday night instead of Saturday because of something unexpected on Saturday. There is no back up plan at the Downtown Grocery.
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