Tributary Restaurant

Mario's Tuscany Grill

➤ 560 Main St, Winsted, CT, 06098, WINSTED, United States

Carte • Pizza • Pasta • Grill • Italian

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"I’m giving this place 2 stars only because it was clean and the atmosphere was acceptable. If you’re visiting from out of town, I suggest looking for other options. In my opinion, this place was quite disappointing. To start, the table next to us actually sent their food back as soon as they were seated, which raised a red flag for me. I really dislike leaving negative reviews, but I feel compelled to share my experience. I honestly can’t understand how this restaurant is still operating. I ordered a pizza, clam chowder, and a chicken dish. **Pizza:** The sauce tasted like it came from a can, and the overall quality reminded me of what you'd find at Chuck E. Cheese. I got half topped with eggplant and chicken, but the eggplant was terrible—either canned or rotten, and completely inedible. I expected chicken parm strips on the pizza, but instead received dry, unseasoned, and unbreaded chicken breast. **Clam Chowder:** This was actually not bad, but given the quality of the other dishes, I wouldn't be surprised if it was from a can. **Chicken Dish:** I believe I ordered the chicken napoletano. It was topped with eggplant, mozzarella, and vodka sauce. The chicken appeared boiled with no seasoning or breading, making it bland and tough. The entire dish lacked flavor, and I found myself adding a lot of salt just to get a few bites down. Overall, I truly don’t enjoy giving negative feedback, but I would describe the food as pretty terrible. To put it in perspective, my experience here was comparable, if not worse, than meals I had during my 10 years of service in the army. One last thing: I ordered a glass of red wine but had to send it back because it was corked. It left me worried about how long it had been sitting open under the bar. In short, save your money and seek out a better dining experience!"

Noujaim's Bistro

➤ 436 Main St Winsted, CT 06098, 06098-1618, WINSTED, United States

Carte • Pizza • Pasta • European • Lebanese

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"Our favorite place to dine. We love bringing old and new friends to your Bistro. All new comers are pleasantly surprised and come back and those that have tasted your cuisine come back. Always thanks for creating a lovely evening out. Mary and Barry"

Rowley Grill And Tap

➤ 19 Rowley St, 06098, WINSTED, United States

Carte • Pizza • Grill • American • North American

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"To make matters worse, when a group of the waitress's friends arrived, they were immediately asked for their drink orders, while we were still waiting for a menu, water, and any form of greeting. It was particularly disappointing to see the owner/manager involved in this lack of customer service. While poor service can be attributed to a waiter, the owner/manager should prioritize customer satisfaction. Ultimately, we decided to leave. I refuse to spend my money in an establishment that seems more interested in serving their friends than their customers. I hope they have enough friends who dine there frequently and tip well, as this approach may not be sustainable for making a profit. I don't think I'll ever dine here again, and I certainly won't recommend it to anyone."

Noli's

➤ 183 Main Street, Winsted, 06098, United States Of America, WINSTED

Carte • Pizza • Lunch • Italian • American

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"--- We enjoyed two quick dinners here that included house rolls and salads along with our wine, which was just what we needed. The Veal Francaise had a light, crispy coating and was juicy, served in a delicious butter, lemon, and white wine sauce. The Grilled Salmon Giordano was a small portion but cooked to perfection. Both dishes came with mashed potatoes and broccoli. However, the rolls were baked a bit too long for my liking. As for the ambiance, the choice of music videos playing on the flat screen in the main dining area didn’t seem to fit the atmosphere of an Italian restaurant, making it a bit distracting while we were trying to eat. However, I have to commend Noli's for their delivery service when we ordered for a group of eight during a lovely late October day in 2022. We placed an order for two pizzas – one cheese and one sausage with green peppers. The staff met us right on time with hot pizzas, plastic cups of soda as we requested, and provided us with napkins and utensils. The pizzas were delicious! Connecticut really has some of the best pizza around; whether you choose a high-end place or a casual spot, the quality is always impressive. Initially, after eating here in early August, I would have rated Noli's around a 3.6, but looking back, it was a decent meal in a comfortable environment with attentive service. Our waitress informed us that this restaurant is now called Chef's Bar and Grill, and Noli's was the name of the previous owner. When we first arrived for a quiet midday dinner with no other customers present, we found the interior quite attractive. There’s a cozy fireplace that they light during the colder months, which adds to the charm. Our waitress brought us two freshly baked garlic rolls, which were delightful in both taste and texture. The drinks from the bar were on the smaller side but decent. We ordered the Calamari as an appetizer, which was average. Other starters included wings, bruschetta, mozzarella sticks, potato skins, and shrimp cocktail. The salads that accompanied our main courses were quite appealing, featuring a generous mix of ingredients like black olives, cucumbers, tomatoes, and shredded cheese, with pleasant dressings. For my main, I tried the linguine with white mussel sauce. It’s been a while since I’ve ordered this dish everywhere, not because I dislike it, but as I’ve mentioned before, it can be difficult to get right – often overcooked. In this case, two mussels were tough, but four were tender. I appreciated the combination of fresh mussels with chopped ones, which made the dish feel complete. Overall, the linguine was worth ordering. My companion had fried clams, which were more reminiscent of mushy clam strips and likely used frozen clam pieces. They were unimpressive. The sides that came with this order were a mix of cold fries and warm ones. Overall, while there were some hits and misses, the overall experience was enjoyable. I would give it a rating of 4.0."

Kent Pizza

➤ 536 Main St, Winsted, United States Of America, 06098, WINSTED

Carte • Pizza • Salad • Lunch • Italian

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"Last week my family got together to celebrate a birthday. We ordered a party pizza for takeout.As we were eating my granddaughter came and asked if she could have another piece of pizza. Her mom gave her one and she started to walk away and then turned around with a strange look on her face and as she put it on the counter she said that she didn't want it because there was a bug on it.I picked up her plate and almost gagged. I was done eating but when her mom saw it she ran to the garbage and spit out the pizza she was eating. We were all horrified. My son immediately called this business and told them what we found. They said the manager wasn't in but they would call us back.It wasn't long when they called back and offered to refund our money. Then they said they were having problems with the company they got their boxes from.Okay only this bug didn't come from the box. It was clearly baked into the pizza.All I can say is they have lost our business.And I'm not sure when my granddaughter will even want to eat pizza again.This was so disgusting. If roaches or other bugs in your food don't bother you then go for it.We are so turned off by this place we definitely will not be back."