"As I entered, I noticed the entrance and overall design felt a bit off; it seemed like a sunroom but was somewhat empty, making me wonder if it was the main entrance. The main dining area was spacious, featuring a bar along one wall and light blue walls that complemented the light wood tones, creating a bright, open atmosphere.
Our prix fixe menu began with appetizers: eggplant rollatini, meatballs, and stuffed clams. The eggplant rollatini was decent, but I found the meatballs to be overly tough, suggesting they might have been frozen beforehand. For pasta, we had the choice between rigatoni vodka with prosciutto or bucatini with red sauce and mussels. I opted for the rigatoni vodka, but it fell short—small portions, the vodka sauce tasted jarred without the prosciutto, and the pasta was actually gemelli, not rigatoni. Another guest at our table ordered the bucatini, which turned out to be spaghetti.
For the main course, we could choose between short ribs pizzaioli, shrimp scampi with risotto, and chicken parm. I selected the shrimp scampi, yet again, it didn’t meet my expectations. The shrimp were a decent size but tasted frozen, and the risotto was gluey with mushrooms, a common pairing that I wasn't informed of when ordering. The presentation was also peculiar, as most dishes were served in bowls or plates smaller than typical dinner plates.
The one redeeming aspect was the service; the staff were friendly and quick to attend to our needs. Overall, I found Copper House’s food disappointing. However, I must consider that my experience was as a part of a medium-sized party during off-peak hours, with menu items that may not be typical for them. Given this context, it was an experience, but I can't give them more than 2 stars. Having enjoyed my time at Copper Kettle, I'm curious to see how their regular dinner service runs. Until then, I’ll hesitate to recommend this place."
