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Vito's By the Water

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Address:
1936 Blue Hills Avenue Ext
Windsor, CT 06095

Neighborhood:
Hartford / West Hartford

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Cuisine:
Italian

Price: $30 and under

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Vito's By the Water Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.vitosct.com
Email: rob@vitosct.com
Phone: (860) 285-8660
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 4pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm, Saturday: 12:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Italian, American
Executive Chef: Robert Maffucci
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Vito’s By the Water is a full banquet and catering facility. Whether you want to book in house or have us come to you, Vito's will custom create a package to fit your personal needs.
Private Party Facilities: Let Vito’s By the Water provide your next corporate meeting or social function with the same great food and service and attention to details that is synonymous with the Vito’s name.
Private Party Contact: Nancy Rivosa (860) 285-8660
Entertainment: Join our Wine Club at vitosct.com to get special promotions and notifications about upcoming events. We've completed the construction of our brand new patio overlooking the water. This summer let us entertain you with live bands, open mic night, at our outdoor tiki bar.
Special Events & Promotions: Throughout the year we hold on and off-site wine dinners; a 4-5 course meal, each paired with a unique wine. We do special event menus for occasions like Valentine's Day and New Year's Eve and we do a spectacular Mother's Day Brunch that's second to none.

Getting there

Cross Street: Day Hill Road
Public Transit: Vito's is located on the bus line.
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: Vito's has a 150 space parking lot that is private and well lit.

A word from Vito's By the Water

Vito’s Restaurants is a family owned and operated business, which means we treat each and every guest like family. Every member of our team is committed to exceptional service, quality, and detail that are second to none. Beautiful water views and a warm, cozy atmosphere makes for a memorable… dining experience.Continued

Vito's By the Water

3.9

49 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerScenic View

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39 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

39 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

scenic view(19)
good for groups(17)
great for outdoor dining(12)

neighborhood gem(12)
romantic(12)
special occasion(12)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (39)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Our waitress was very friendly

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Our waitress was very friendly and courteous. The food was very good with good portion size. It was a very enjoyable dining experience."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Special Features: great for outdoor dining, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful food and pleasant staff

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2012

2006

Dined on 04/01/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food and service was great. The staff was very accommodating. My husband really enjoyed the braised lamb shank to the point where has asked me to replicate the recipe. I suggested that we go back to the restaurant should he want the dish again."

Dined on 04/01/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A great experience, will certainly

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2007

Dined on 03/31/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"A great experience, will certainly return."

Dined on 03/31/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent Italian Restaurant

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2012

2006

Dined on 03/22/2012

2006

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Excellent Italian cusine! I had the lamb shank and it was one of the best I have ever had. We had an antipasti app where you pick out several items from a list they have on the menu and that was very good as well. Very bustling and loud atmosphere so be preparted for that, but my wife and I didn't mind that at all and rather enjoyed it, actually. We dined inside, but there is an outside area for dining that looked pretty cool. We may try that next time as we will definitely be back!"

Dined on 03/22/2012

2006

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Outstanding Service and delicious

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/15/2012

2008

Dined on 03/15/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Poor) 1 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Outstanding Service and delicious food to appeal to all ages - something for everyone. However, the bar on this particular weeknight was disruptive to the remainder of the restauarant. The bar is very lage and in the center of the facility, so with a rowdy bargroup as there was that night, it destroys the ambiance for the remainder of the patrons."

Dined on 03/15/2012

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, scenic view, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We have been going to Vito's

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/16/2012

2012

Dined on 03/16/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We have been going to Vito's for years now and always have a great experience. The service and food is always great! The only downfall is that the new menu that was rolled out recently doesn't have much variety. I miss the items that were staples on the menu, and there also isn't an option of just getting a piece of salmon, or swordfish, etc. They now only have a nightly seafood special. Don't get me wrong- I still LOVE the restaurant and the food they do have is amazing. I just wish the new menu didn't shrink so much! :("

Dined on 03/16/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Vito's has always been a solid

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/17/2012

2012

Dined on 02/17/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Vito's has always been a solid go to restaurant for a business lunch. We were very impressed with the timely manner of our orders to the table with the amount of business that was in the restaurant. We will be back again."

Dined on 02/17/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Appreciate the on-line reservation

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/10/2012

2012

Dined on 02/10/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Appreciate the on-line reservation service, the service was very attentive and willing to make adjustments to satisfy tastes. The food was a tasty, but pricey. Wine choices good."

Dined on 02/10/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Dining Like A Rock Star

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/17/2012

2012

Dined on 02/17/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"My husband and I often eat at Vito's, as we did today and on Valentine's Day. What a wonderful experience. The food was great - we got lamb and a pasta dish. A chef came out to check on our food, which surprised me considering how busy it was. Two managers checked with us to make sure everything was perfect and wish us a Happy Valentine's Day. We felt like rock stars, even though I'm sure they probably did this for everyone! We'll definitely be back!"

Dined on 02/17/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

The menu looked great. The

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/14/2012

2011

Dined on 02/14/2012

2011

Food

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"The menu looked great. The appetizers were amazing. Freshest oysters ive ever eaten. Sadly, thats all i can say. After an hour and forty five minute wait we still hadnt recieved our food. We were treated rudely by the staff when we questioned the time of our order. They went as far as having a huge black man come and give us threatening looks to try to scare us into staying and waiting on our food. Will never go back or reccomend this place to anyone."