Reviews for The Manhattan in Southington, CT
The top place to eat in Southington! Staff are friend, food is divine, and drinks are well made. Owners are often onsite and... will greet you and ensure your experience is meeting all expectations. Ambiance is relaxing with plenty of tables along with barseating. Parking is accessible and easy. Pricing is reasonable and portions are plentiful. Read more
I’m never one to write a review but this place is so amazing. I went here for date night and everything was excellent. The... food was fresh and hot and the service was amazing. The waitresses was able to recommend the best drinks which came out quicklyand were delicious. The owner introduced himself after we were seated and then came to check in on us after we were served ourfood. I highly recommend this restaurant. 10/10 will definitely go again! Read more
I was lucky enough to attend the Talk of Connecticut Listener Appreciation Luncheon with the featured speaker Bob Stephanowski.... I had the Strip Steak with steamed vegetables on the side,, cooked medium. It was cooked perfectly and seasoned so good, likesomething I've never tasted before, so tasty!! It was a 5 star Luncheon and a 5 star steak. The waiters, waitresses andbartender are the best on the planet. The owner and his wife are pretty awesome too!! On 9/30/2022 I Went back for somemeatballs in an awesome gorganzola sauce and some crab exploding crab cakes, and an awesome band, what a great atmosphere!! Read more
*update: Bar Experience. The bar was very well equipped, the bartender ( Alex) was very attentive, knowledgeable and efficient.... Carlos made sure everyone was tended and had what they needed. Great teamwork behind the bar. The food Experience at the barmatched that of the dining room experience. The bar and restaurant was busy but Alex, Carlos and all of the staff hustled andthe food was hot, tasted wonderful and of course left me wanting desert. If you have not visited this establishment, you aremissing out. Everything from their service, their extensive drink menu, their delicious "tapas", their creative specials, theirdaily menu to their tray of deserts is an experience. Come on by, I promise you will not be disappointed. Check out the updatedBar Experience pictures. A hidden Gem in downtown Southington. This is our second visit here and we are absolutely in lovewith this restaurant. From its eclectic decor, super attentive staff to its fabulously fantastic tasting tapas andentrees....where do I truly begin. The owners ( Rob, is always stopping by to say hello and check in) are visible and make youfeel welcomed, my waitress Alyssa was very attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The food was delicious. The picturesbelow do no justice to the flavors that pop as you are eating them. You can't wait to come back. Oh I almost forgot....thedrinks....the best Sangrias!!!! Yes! Sangrias...Sangrias!! You must stop by. Read more
Absolutely amazing meal! Rob and Donny were so kind and attentive. We got our food quickly and everything was delicious! I also... have an onion intolerance and they were very careful in recommendations. Highly recommend the lamb chop tapas special and themeatball tapas! The chicken Florentine was probably the best I’ve ever had. Also got the lomo de cerdo. I’m not a big fan ofpork, but I would definitely order it again, it was that good! 100% coming back!!!! Read more
Absolutely amazing quality... This place blows away other well known restaurants. We had the lobster bisque and it was... phenomenal. It's definitely not traditional (it comes with mini scallops, shrimp and some mussels) however how the chef preparesit is amazing. Hands down the best lobster bisque I've had in the last 5-10 years. We had the scallop entree and wow.... Idon't get amazed often but this is worth writing about. Absolute perfection. Large scallops and the risotto cakes they areplated on.... They could be a small plate all by themselves. And the dessert.... Again, amazing. We had the chocolate lava cakeand chocolate cheesecake... The cheese cake was layered with amazing ness.... I can't begin to describe it. And the lava cakewas perfection. The quality of food here, especially after the pandemic, is flawless. I actually had to give my compliments tothe chef... It was that good. Spoke with both owners and complimented them on the amazing quality of food and the diningexperience we had. 1000% recommend!!! Read more
My husband and I came here for our anniversary dinner and had a lovely time. He enjoyed the meatball tapas (which was my... favorite of the tapas we ordered), the salmon for his main and a Diane's Manhattan. He raved about the salmon. I had theartichoke soup (which left a wonderfully sweet aftertaste), the garlic shrimp tapas (used the sauce to dip my bread into), therabbit special (very tender) and the Ratification and Salted Caramel Martini for drinks. Everything was delicious. Theatmosphere is very much 20s underground speak easy with live jazz music and friendly staff. It seems the clientele is a bit onthe older side and I do wish they had a little bit of a dress code which would increase the appeal of the restaurant. I woulddefinitely return here to have a nice dinner again. Read more
By far the best spot in Southington. They had live music with Java Groove who was outstanding. It’s like being in a swag... Manhattan lounge. If you’re not at The Manhattan you’re missing the boat. They tapas and entrees are to die for and ChefFabian has the best creations I have ever seen. I highly recommend. Bring the family or your significant other, you’reguaranteed a great time. Read more