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The Charles - Wethersfield, Wethersfield, CT

The Charles - Wethersfield

4.7
4.7
1685 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
161 Main St, Wethersfield, CT 06109-2339

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Neighborhood gem
Vintage feel, modern taste - The Charles offers exciting cuisine in the historic village of Old Wethersfield, CT. Whether you want to stop by for a quick drink and a bite at the bar, a cozy table by the fire, a meeting in our state-of-the-art Board Room, or host a celebration in our private dining room, The Charles has a place for everyone.

Connecticut Magazine Best of Connecticut 2023 Experts' Picks
Most Romantic
Best New American
Best Lunch

Connecticut Magazine Best of Connecticut 2023 Readers' Choice
1st Runner-Up for Most Romantic
Hartford County Winner for Overall Excellence, Most Romantic, New American

Connecticut Restaurants Associations 2023
Best Restaurant - North Region

Executive Chef Tom Kaldy

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Chef Thomas Kaldy
  • Private party facilities
    Perfect for events of 10 or more guests, The Charles offers two private dining areas—in addition to the main dining rooms—including the Botanical room and the Drake room, which are complete with all the amenities you need for any occasion.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Wethersfield
  • Cross street
    Center Street
  • Parking details
    Free parking is available at The Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main Street Wethersfield, CT or at the Fire Station, 171 Main Street Wethersfield, CT
  • Public transit
    Main Street has Several Stops conveniently located to The Charles
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,685 people are saying

The Charles - Wethersfield reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on all time ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

1,685 Reviews
  1. CarolF

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfection from start to finish! Our go to venue for all special occasions.

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  2. DanielCola

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal with great service. Innovative cocktails!

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  3. Reny VIP

    New York City428 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Disappointed after hearing such wonderful things about this restaurant. The food was very good. The building is lovely, but the service is not. It is very noisy and crowded. It is not a fine dining experience as many write ups would lead you to believe. I my opinion; If you like Abigail’s in Simsbury, you would like The Charles. If you prefer Milwright’s upstairs dining, you would not.

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Monia

    Washington DC47 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. A diverse, very good drink list. Excellent service. It is a bit louder than I like it. However, otherwise highly recommended.

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  5. Local

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and service. Room was a bit noisy but tolerable

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  6. GFRN

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A great and varied menu, especially so many options for gluten-free. The food was delicious with generous portions and a higher level of sensational tastes.

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  7. EugeneM

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Have been three or four times and always good.

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  8. Serge VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered oysters, popcorn chicken, black and blue brussels and scotch egg as appetizers. All four were good. File mignon, duck a l'orange and pork tournedos were our choices for main entries. All were excellent. Our waitress was superb, as well as a team which helped her. The music was nice and not laud. It was a very pleasant and smooth experience altogether. Highly recommend.

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  9. JOHNV

    Greater Boston5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was very good and fairly priced. The service was excellent. We will be returning in the future.

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  10. Kate

    San Francisco5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always amazing - service is attentive to table and food is consistently delicious

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FAQs

The Charles - Wethersfield offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 785-8499.

The Charles - Wethersfield is rated 4.7 stars by 1685 OpenTable diners.

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161 Main St, Wethersfield, CT 06109-2339

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Center Street
  • Neighborhood
    Wethersfield
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking is available at The Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main Street Wethersfield, CT or at the Fire Station, 171 Main Street Wethersfield, CT
  • Public transit
    Main Street has Several Stops conveniently located to The Charles
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Chef Thomas Kaldy
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Perfect for events of 10 or more guests, The Charles offers two private dining areas—in addition to the main dining rooms—including the Botanical room and the Drake room, which are complete with all the amenities you need for any occasion.
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