Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Litchfield County

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Updated May 05, 2025

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The Garden Room at the Mayflower Inn & Spa

4.8

4.8 (256)

$50 and over

Farm-to-table

Watertown

About the restaurant

The Garden Room at the Mayflower Inn & Spa offers delicious seasonal cuisine, drawing on fresh local ingredients. We highlight the bounty of New England's best farms, produce, and products available. Fresh seafood, heirloom produce, poultry, and more are being executed by the exceptional team at The Mayflower Inn & Spa.

Our restaurant currently serves an a la carte, garden forward menu for lunch from 11:00am to 1:45pm (M-F) and an a la carte dinner menu daily from 5:30pm to 8:45pm.

Please speak with our Inn Host for more information or to make a reservation - 860.868.9466.

Top review

Kelly

Dined on Apr 28, 2025

Such a beautiful setting to enjoy breakfast. Food and service were fantastic. Afterwards we enjoyed a stroll around the beautifully manicured grounds. May Flower is a must see.

Clubhouse Provisions by Stonybrook Golf

4.9

4.9 (101)

$31 to $50

American

Litchfield

About the restaurant

Clubhouse Provisions by Stonybrook Golf is a Chef Owned & Operated Modern Steakhouse featuring American, Asian, French, and Korean cuisine. At lunch, CHP caters to golfers & non-golfers casually. In the evening, the lights are dimmed offering composed entrees and ala carte steakhouse items with amazing hand crafted cocktails, wine & beer. Curated by Executive Chef & Owner Jonathan Philips diners will not be disappointed!
Appetizers like Thai Calamari, Spicy Pork Dumplings & Pork Belly Bites. Handhelds like our Smash Burger or Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich. Entrees like Miso Black Cod, Sea Scallop Risotto, Heritage Pork Chop & A la Carte Steaks. We also offer Sunday Brunch in addition to Lunch 5 Days a week.

Clubhouse Provisions doesn't just provide great food, drink and exceptional service, we provide an amazing 180 degree view of our pristine golf course, located in the hills of Litchfield, CT since the mid 50's.

We are a public restaurant where all guests are welcome!

Top review

Humphry

Dined on Apr 25, 2025

Great food, well chosen menu, friendly service and lovely views of the golf course. Beautiful space too! Highly recommended.

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Experience

Sunday Brunch

The Restaurant at Winvian

4.8

4.8 (235)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Morris

About the restaurant

Executive Chef Chris Eddy approaches his craft with the core values of "integrity and culinary artistry," promising "solidness is our signature." One taste and you understand you are in the hands of a master, so skilled at his seed-to-table approach using simple, crisp and seasonal ingredients. Winvian's is dedicated to exceed expectations and meet the needs of individual guests, as it is second nature. The menu changes daily, remaining connected to surrounding land and larger community. To compliment our food philosophy, we have put together an extensive wine list of 350 labels from 13 countries and 37 different regions with the emphasis on USA, France and Italy. The end result: a memorable dining experience.

Top review

Alan

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

The winvian is always top notch. You can’t go wrong there. Service, atmosphere, food and drink are impeccable.

Uncommon Grill

4.8

4.8 (86)

$30 and under

American

Watertown

About the restaurant

Dine with us at Uncommon Grill! Located in Watertown, CT, we are a modern restaurant that blends American cuisine with globally inspired flavors. Our menu features creative, high-quality dishes made with fresh ingredients, offering a mix of comfort food & bold, innovative flavors. We believe that great food & drinks bring people together. Our thoughtfully crafted cocktail menu features twists on classic favorites & unique creations, while our draft list highlights the best local craft breweries. Enjoy your meal in our welcoming dining room or get cozy on our patio beside the fire. We keep things exciting with our bi-weekly specials & monthly brunches, offering fresh, seasonal dishes & drinks to enjoy with family and friends. Whether you’re joining us for a casual night out, a special occasion, or a relaxed evening by the fire, we look forward to sharing our passion for great food, inventive drinks, & warm hospitality with you. Come experience Uncommon Grill—we can’t wait to serve you!

Top review

Jackie

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

It was busy but we were still seated on time and the waitress was quick and friendly. The food was delicious.

Arethusa al Tavolo

4.9

4.9 (3570)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bantam

About the restaurant

Located in quaint Bantam (CT) in the scenic county of Litchfield, Arethusa al tavolo offers an innovative farm-to-table menu that celebrates the products of the Arethusa Dairy Farm. Chef Dan Magill’s cuisine is modern and comfortable; it features daily-chosen farm ingredients and the freshest and most select products.

Arethusa al tavolo offers a progressive dining experience to the Northwest Connecticut dining scene.

We look forward to serving you.

Top review

PamelaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Food was delicious. Gluten free bread outstanding . Peking duck was delicious

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The Tap Room at the Mayflower Inn & Spa

4.9

4.9 (235)

$31 to $50

Continental

Litchfield

About the restaurant

The Tap Room, featuring pub-style fare and quintessential bar snacks that pay homage to Northeast cuisine. We partner with local farms and other purveyors to highlight Connecticut's countryside classics. Join us any night of the week to experience a cozy dinner in one of Connecticut's hidden gems.

HOURS:
Dinner: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Daily

Top review

Tyreeana

Dined 6 days ago

This may have been the best meal I've ever had. It's definitely top 2 and the other place is Gordan Ramsey's Hell Kitchen at Foxwoods. I ordered the steak frites and it was absolutely delicious. I surprisingly ate it all! On top of that, my server, Kathleen, was very kind and attentive. She recommended the toffee nut ice cream which was amazing. The personal touch of writing "happy birthday" in chocolate made for a memorable birthday!

Market Place Kitchen and Bar

4.7

4.7 (119)

$30 and under

American

Woodbury

About the restaurant

Welcome to Market Place Kitchen & Bar! We are a new Modern American Restaurant in the heart of Woodbury, CT, we are run by Executive Chef Matt DeLongis. We celebrate and encourage local, organic and sustainably harvested food and spirits. The interior of our space is compiled of sustainable and local materials, utilizing beautiful 300 year old barn wood from the Gurski Farm in Brookfield, CT. For three years in a row we were named Best Farm To Table Restaurant by the readers of the Waterbury Observer! We look forward to you trying our inventive, seasonally inspired cuisine and cocktails. Eat sustainably, live well, and enjoy your experience at Marketplace!

Top review

Jessica

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

The food is always delicious and service is friendly! The Easter specials were amazing and the desserts are decadent!

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Experience

Sunday Brunch Specials

Experience

Celebrate Your MOM!

Market Place Tavern - Litchfield

4.5

4.5 (246)

$30 and under

American

Litchfield

About the restaurant

Market Place Tavern is the latest concept and restaurant for Market Hospitality Group (MHG). The Tavern which overlooks the Litchfield Green, is the oldest public building in town and one of the oldest penal facilities in the state. It was built in 1812 to serve as a jail for British prisoners during the War of 1812. A cell block and a three-story wing with additional cell blocks, which now is part of the restaurant’s bar area, was added in 1846. The jail closed in 1992 and was used as a treatment center for men serving prison sentences. It shut down again in 1993 and reopened in 1994 as a rehabilitation center for women facing incarceration. When that center closed, the state decided to sell it.

The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and features “American Tavern Food” with Craft Beers and Cocktails made with local spirits. We look forward to seeing you!

Top review

Cheryl

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

My husband and I went for a date night. First time ever being at Market place tavern. If you ever go, the wings are a must try 😋.

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The Courtroom at The Abner Hotel

4.5

4.5 (102)

$30 and under

American

Litchfield

About the restaurant

Situated in the historic main courtroom of The Abner, The Courtroom serves modern tavern food with continental influences, utilizing locally sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy delicious food, expertly crafted cocktails, a vibrant atmosphere, and exceptional attention to detail. Whether you're stopping by for a drink, a light bite, or a full meal, The Courtroom offers flexible, casual dining at the heart of the community.

Top review

geoffreyVIP

Dined on Apr 27, 2025

Second visit to the Courtroom at the Abner Hotel. New menu is quite good! Pork Milanese and Chilean Sea Bass in Saffron Broth are standouts!

da Capo - Litchfield

4.8

4.8 (366)

$30 and under

Italian

Litchfield

About the restaurant

Da Capo contemporary interpretations of Italian classics are always made to order from scratch. Our seasonal menu highlights the quality of the freshest ingredients from local farms and our New York Style thin crust pizza is already a favorite all over Litchfield County. The casual setting and inviting atmosphere created by the real tin ceilings, exposed brick, soft lighting and a taste from the past brought to you by the local historical photos makes da Capo a favorite destination for a delicious dining experience. In the summer months, relax in our outdoor patio and experience a little bit of the Mediterranean lifestyle. Da Capo brings to Connecticut a recipe found in Little Italy in the early 1900's: "Authentic New York Style Thin Crust Pizza". Almost a century later Da Capo proudly presents our famous " Old World" family recipe, along with classic family style dining.

Top review

Cara

Dined on Apr 26, 2025

The food was fresh and delicious. Staff was friendly and polite. Would definitely recommend.

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