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Connecticut, United States Food Guide: 10 Italian food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Mashantucket
Find out what Italian restaurants to try in Mashantucket including Ballo Italian Restaurant, California Pizza Kitchen, Alta Strada Foxwoods, Buon Appetito Ristorante & Pizzeria, Caputo Trattoria, Il gesto, Buon Appetito Ristorante & Pizzeria, Frank's Gourmet Grille, M & M Pizza, Valentino's Restaurant
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10. Valentino's Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By fishlovergirl
Hubby and I were in town for a concert at Mohegan Sun and needed a good, non-extortionate place for dinner. Valentino's in Ledyard filled the bill. They are a pizza place up front but a full service Italian restaurant in back. Portions are huge, and luckily we brought the cooler with an ice pack to bring the remainder home. Everything comes with a salad to start, and it's a good salad with mixed greens and assorted olives. Hubby had the zuppa de pesce, totally delicious in a yummy red sauce, all the shellfish perfectly fresh. I had Veal Casa Blanca which I wasn't crazy about, but it was my mistake in ordering since the brandy cream sauce made the pasta thick and gummy. An otherwise delicious dish, it had three big pieces of sauteed veal and three giant shrimp on pasta. For dessert we split a cannoli which was very good as well. We didn't order drinks this trip but have in the past. There's an adequate wine list. My recommendation is not to get anything in a white sauce, go with red, and you will have a happy experience.
9. M & M Pizza
Reviewed By doublemdoublet
There arenât too many places along Route 2 worth writing about. But when you need a take-out dinner - M&M fits perfectly. Many options for grinders, wraps and sandwiches. The grilled chicken sandwich was excellent. The roast beef wrap was good. The staff was delightful and very personable. Nothing like a franchise - this was good service, good food and good value.
8. Frank's Gourmet Grille
Overall Ratings
4 based on 403 reviews
Cozy. American/Continental Cuisine. Elegance for the casual diner. Located in Mystic, Ct just off Interstate 95. Away from the downtown traffic and parking hassles.
Reviewed By carogal
Went as a couple last Friday night to celebrate our anniversary. I can't comment on the food or drinks,but I can provide feedback on our awkward and uncomfortable experience. We walked and to check with the hostess and were asked if we had reservations. We said no , but don't mind if there's a wait. She actually rolled her eyes and said " Well, it's at least an hour wait!" We said that's ok and asked to place our name on the wait list. No problem we figured we'd have a drink at the bar. Bad idea! As soon as we walked in , not even taking a seat the man behind the bar tells us" There's Five People waiting for these Seats!" We hadn't even asked. He appeared to just kind of get in our faces as soon as we even dared to walk in. I've never felt so unwelcome and this did hurt my feelings. We are never turned down like this. I understand it being busy on a Friday night. But, we decided to go elsewhere not due to the wait time, but because we were uncomfortable about being served food by people who were so inconvenienced by our presence. Ended up going to Go Fish where we were welcomed and had great service,good food and awesome martinis, but that's another review.
7. Buon Appetito Ristorante & Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 400 reviews
Buon Appetito is a family owned and operated Italian restaurant that serves an eclectic mix of northern Italian dishes in a warm and relaxed environment. We strive for the highest standards in our service, our food and our overall presentation because we
Reviewed By Marge132
We have driven by Buon Appetito Ristorante many times on our way to Foxwoods. The last time we decided to stop and have dinner. Both my husband and I ordered the chicken parmesan which was absolutely delicious. The waiter who served us was great. We certainly will be back.Hey there Marge132, I would like to thank you for your excellent review! We hope you come back and visit us again very soon! Have a wonderful Summer!
6. Il gesto
Reviewed By GBColchester
Getting a little tired of some of the offerings at the casino, we decided to try this new addition, located just inside the Tanger Outlets. The menu isn't real wide, but there's still plenty of options from pizza and salads to several entrees. My wife wasn't super hungry so she has the Bean Soup, and thought it was fantastic. I had chicken parmesan, one of the daily specials. The chicken was done very well, although the sauce had a little more kick than my simple tastes are used to. Service from Keith was outstanding, though. He's quite a character. We'll definitely be back to try a few more dishes next time we visit.
5. Caputo Trattoria
Overall Ratings
3 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By MarkW639
Decor is fine but itâs not fine dining ambience. Two appetizers were good, artichoke bruschetta and buratta. Then we hit some bumps. Two entrees of tagliatelle were seriously undercooked, not al dente. How can an Italian restaurant not be able to cook pasta properly? In addition no fresh pepper or grated cheese were offered for the pasta. The Casio e pepe is done with a dramatic tableside preparation but the dish is all wrong. Itâs supposed to be a light dish - this was a gloppy mess more akin to an alfredo. It was inedible. When the server saw that it was uneaten she offered to bring another entree. A manager also came by to apologize and later we were treated to glasses of lemoncello. On the good side the veal piccata was good as well as the scampi over pasta although the portion was small ($36!). Overall, this is a pricey venue (we ARE at Foxwoods) but the kitchen fails are inexcusable!Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. I am very sorry to hear that you experienced issues with the tagliatelle and cacio e pepe. I can understand how frustrating it can be when your food is not prepared properly and I am sorry that it happened to you. We will take your feedback to continue to improve Caputo Trattoria.If you change your mind and decide to give us another chance, I hope you will reach out to me directly at [email protected] so I can personally ensure that you have a pleasant experience. Thank you again, Meg ConnGeneral Manager Caputo Trattoria
4. Buon Appetito Ristorante & Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 400 reviews
Buon Appetito is a family owned and operated Italian restaurant that serves an eclectic mix of northern Italian dishes in a warm and relaxed environment. We strive for the highest standards in our service, our food and our overall presentation because we
Reviewed By Marge132
We have driven by Buon Appetito Ristorante many times on our way to Foxwoods. The last time we decided to stop and have dinner. Both my husband and I ordered the chicken parmesan which was absolutely delicious. The waiter who served us was great. We certainly will be back.Hey there Marge132, I would like to thank you for your excellent review! We hope you come back and visit us again very soon! Have a wonderful Summer!
3. Alta Strada Foxwoods
Overall Ratings
4 based on 281 reviews
Reviewed By 49RichardH
Had dinner before a show at the casino. Service was excellent- friendly, prompt. First issue was with the Aperol Spritz - barely any aperol in it- asked that the waiter take back to bump it up to a real Aperol Spritz- hard drink to screw up- when it returned still not right- take a pass on it. Sangria was apparently better. Crunchy eggplant was the hit- nice sauce and nicely done. Bread was excellent. Marguerita pizza was meh, spicy pork pasta was ok. The lighting is also odd. Again service was great- they just need better drinks and food to work with.
2. California Pizza Kitchen
Overall Ratings
4 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By dmmjran
Food was expensive but very good. The staff we encountered seemed distracted and miserable and the environment was cold, with seemingly little effort expended on making it warm or inviting. As another reviewer mentioned, we also felt rushed. Despite this, I would most likely return here.
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1. Ballo Italian Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 559 reviews
Inspired by San Galgano in the hills of Tuscany, BALLO Italian Restaurant brings to life all the majesty of an Italian cathedral coupled with exceptional service and a fresh, authentic menu of Italian favorites. To start, guests will enjoy an extensive by
Reviewed By Tracy B
When visiting the area we always stop into this restaurant for the great food and atmosphere! We love the decor and the staff is wonderful. My son has the table side Mac and cheese. The preparation table side is worth the trip! It tastes out of this world!! There is nothing bad on the menu, itâs all delicious!
Mashantucket Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Mashantucket
