Reviews for Golden Irene's in East Windsor, CT
Business appeared closed down! I drove an hour or so off my planned route because I had eaten there a number of years back and... the food was great and that is why I was returning. There should be something on their website to say that they are closed, etc.Golden Irene's I did not see that you were temporarily closed, if I had I certainly wouldn't have driven that far out of my way!I changed my review to 5 stars relating back to visit a number of years ago because when I was there the food and service wereoutstanding and I was expressed enough to return last week in my travels from Virginia to Maine! I can assure you when I travelhere again I most certainly will stop in again! Read more
We went here on a Friday night around 6, so we expected a wait, which was fine. It took about 15-20 minutes to get a table. ... Once seated a waitress came over and took drink orders fairly quickly. Drinks took about 15 minutes to get, which again being aFriday with the bar being crowded wasn't a surprise. I ordered the chicken parm which came with homemade pasta. Which once itcame was very good, tender chicken, pasta was great. Prices are reasonable and good selection of different dishes. The mainissue and why they lost a star is that I can understand staffing shortages and taking longer than usual (food took about an hourand a half!). However, we were not offered so much as bread while we're were waiting, after about an hour we asked for somebread for the table and only one somewhat large roll was brought over for 5 people. I have been here once before and it wasbetter service, so I couldn't knock it down another star to 3. Hopefully they get things together better than that night. Ifit were my first experience there I may not have gone back. Read more
We were traveling through Hartford and found a friend we'd met in another country(!!) and ended up here, in this off the main... drag, divey looking restaurant. Pizza in so many combinations, seafood, burgers, homemade pasta! Hooray!! A little ofeverything on the menu. I ordered the Pasta Carbonara, my partner decided on the Shrimp and Pasta special and our friend hadthe American Cheeseburger with homemade chips. The portions are decent, we made it back to the hotel with a massive amount ofleftovers. The service was good, friendly waitress. Intimate patio with a gas heater for those chilly nights is a niceperk. If we lived around this area of the world, we would definitely revisit. Read more
Great food. Bar seats are a little tight but amazing bartender. My boyfriend had the bacon cheeseburger and it was absolutely... amazing. I have never said that about a burger before!! I had the squash involintini which was delicious as well. We order theirnew yorl style pizza to go the following evening! May return to night for drinks and apps ???????? Read more
Off the main path but a good find. Have been here a few times and the food is always good. Friendly staff and a nice patrio to... sit on. Read more
I'll be honest and say that when my boyfriend and I decided to go here for dinner I was a little skeptical. I hadn't heard of it... before and it seemed to be located a bit off the beaten path. I looked at the menu online however and really liked the options,so we gave it go. There was plenty of parking and a sign near the road so people don't miss it and drive by. The inside was darkand cozy feeling, I really liked the atmosphere. We were immediately greeted and then sat at a table in the corner. Ourwaitress, April, was one of the nicest people and seemed so happy to be at work! She just made me smile. She was attentive andquick to come to our table to check on us. I'm not sure if he was the manager or the owner, but he also stopped in a few timesto check on us. The food was amazing. April informed us that they make everything from scratch and I felt it really showed. Thegrape leaves were amazing and the land and sea entree was delicious. On top of that it was so well priced! I'd highly recommenda stop in to this place to give it a try. Read more
My wife and I ate here for the first time recently and had a very good experience. We were surprised by the atmosphere inside... and only had a short wait for a table. Once seated we were brought a small portion of bread which was very warm and soft alongwith dipping oil which wall filled with garlic, salt, pepper and other herbs. We started with calamari which was very wellseasoned and the peppers added a nice kick. I ordered the pork chop which came with a side of mac and cheese - overall it wasgood but the mac and cheese wasn't quite creamy enough for my liking. The chop was cooked to absolute perfect though with greatgrill marks. My wife ordered chicken rigatoni which was also very good. Both dishes could have used a touch more seasoning butoverall a great place to eat. Read more
I?m missing Golden Irene?s amazing food but thinking this ?temporary closure? is going to be permanent despite what the owner... keeps saying. They?ve been shut for nearly six months now. Read more