Arethusa al Tavolo

4.9

3530 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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2 people

20 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Innovative

Located in quaint Bantam (CT) in the scenic county of Litchfield, Arethusa al tavolo offers an innovative farm-to-table menu that celebrates the products of the Arethusa Dairy Farm. Chef Dan Magill’s cuisine is modern and comfortable; it features daily-chosen farm ingredients and the freshest and most select products.

Arethusa al tavolo offers a progressive dining experience to the Northwest Connecticut dining scene.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Continental, American
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(860) 567-0043
Website
http://arethusaaltavolo.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Dan Magill
Catering
We offer “Take Out” Wednesday through Sunday nights. Please email your take out order and phone number by 1PM for the same day pick-up to orders@arethusaaltavolo.com. We will then call you back to confirm order has been received, process payment and confirm your pick-up time.

Location
828 Bantam Road, Bantam, CT 06750
Area
Bantam
Cross Street
Bantam Road (RT 202) & Doyle Road
Parking details
Parking is located behing the Arethusa Dairy Store off of Doyle Road
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Six Beau Soleil Oyster on the Half US$29.00
Pear-Fennel Mignonette, Arethusa Sour Cream, Osetra Caviar
Yellowtail TartareUS$29.00
Cucumber, Radish, Wasabi Caviar, Avocado, Yuzu Marinade, Salt-n-Vinegar Crisps
Organic Carrot SoupUS$23.00
Parsnip Bread, Apple Gelée, Pecan Crumble
Whole Roasted Breaded CarrotsUS$22.00
Curly Endive, Marconas, Mt. Tom, Sultanas, Fennel, Toasted Caraway Dressing
Pear and Blue Cheese FlatbreadUS$24.00
Arethusa Ricotta, Pickled Bacon, Roasted Squash, Candied Walnuts, Arugula, Truffle Honey
Grilled OctopusUS$27.00
Fingerlings, Chorizo, Olives, Sweet Peppers, Leeks, Chimichurri
Organic Kale SaladUS$22.00
Grapes, Seeds, Golden Beets, Haricots, Apple, Mt. Tom, Walnut Vinaigrette
Smoked Trout DipUS$23.00
Pickled Onions, Fennel, Crisp Skin, Mizuna, Rye Crackers
Walnut Crusted Roasted Beet Salad US$23.00
Poached Pears, Arethusa Camembert, Endive, AFD Buttermilk Dressing
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad US$23.00
Europa, Cauliflower, Pickled Cranberry, Speck, 2 Minute Egg, Pumpkin Seed Vinaigrette
Braised Lamb BellyUS$26.00
Fried Tapping Reeve Grits, Collards, Pumpkin Panzanella Salad, Molasses Gastrique
Crab and Avocado SaladUS$31.00
Masa Harina, Red Grapefruit, Hearts of Palm, Miso Dressing
Pork Belly DumplingsUS$23.00
Drunken Prunes, Onion Confit, Pistachios, Armagnac Sauce

To Follow

Heritage Pork Tenderloin Wrapped Around Caraflex and LeeksUS$48.00
Grain Mustard Spätzle, Poached Pears, Cranberry Jam, Savory Pork Jus
Nantucket Bay ScallopsUS$49.00
Pickled Celery, Thumbelinas, Confit Onion, Biscuit Crumbs, Lobster Sauce
Agnolotti Filled with Braised BeefUS$48.00
Mushroom Farce, Golden Beets, Cipollini, Kohlrabi Slaw, Smoked Horseradish Cream
Roasted Chatham Bay MonkfishUS$48.00
Chanterelles, Celeriac, Brussels Sprouts, Horseradish, Mushroom Sauce
Pekin Duck BreastUS$49.00
Braised Leg, Swiss Chard, Preserved Kumquats, Red Beet Gnocchi, Duck Jus
Mediterranean Sea BassUS$48.00
Cannellini Beans, Rock Shrimp, Chorizo, Fennel-Herb Relish, Saffron Broth
Atlantic Skate with Green Onion RisottoUS$47.00
Hen of the Woods, Seeds, Parsnip Soubise, Lady Apple, Madeira Nage
Grilled Prime Striploin with Black Garlic CrustUS$57.00
Rapini, Crybaby Potato Gratin, Red Wine Sauce
Nova Scotia Halibut Gently Poached in Olive OilUS$49.00
Peperonata, Artichoke, Chickpea Croquette, Citrus, Salsa Verde

Dessert

Banoffee Torte US$16.00
Rum Chocolate Ganache, Caramelized Banana, Candied Walnuts, Vanilla Ice Cream
Eggnog Roulade US$16.00
Ginger Chiffon Cake, AFD Eggnog Mousse, Cranberry Preserve, Bourbon Ganache, Gingerbread Crumble
Apple-Ginger Fritters US$16.00
Dulce de Leche, Cardamon Anglaise, Cinnamon Sugar, Butter Pecan Ice Cream
Flourless Chocolate Cake US$16.00
Chocolate Crémeux, Espresso Chocolate Mousse, Lemon Diplomat, Cointreau Chantilly, Feuilletine Tuile
Arethusa Farm Dairy Artisan CheesesUS$27.00
Apple Pâte de Fruit, Roasted Nuts, Fresh Honeycomb, Fig Bar, Sourdough Crackers
Arethusa Farm Dairy Ice Creams by the ScoopUS$7.00
Vanilla, Chocolate, Coffee, Sweet Cream Chocolate Chip, Mint Chocolate Chip, Peach, Strawberry, Raspberry, Pumpkin, Butter Pecan, Almond with Toasted Coconut

What 3,530 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

Connecticut
Best Overall
Connecticut
Best Food
Connecticut
Best Service
Connecticut
Contemporary American
Litchfield County
Best Overall
Litchfield County
Best Food
Litchfield County
Best Service
Litchfield County
Best Ambience
Litchfield County
Best Value
Litchfield County
Healthy
Litchfield County
Neighbourhood gem
Litchfield County
Good for special occasions
Litchfield County
Lively
Litchfield County
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Arethusa al Tavolo offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic food" and "top-notch service." Guests rave about the "amazing flavor combinations" and "beautiful presentation" of dishes. It's a "special occasion restaurant" with a "sophisticated ambiance" and "friendly, attentive staff." Don't miss their "incredible ice cream" from the associated dairy farm.

3,530 Reviews

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Rick
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience. If you like top-notch food with exceptional service, come here. Ultra creative cuisine by chef Dan McGill is featured. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. We celebrated a friend's new position as well as their going-away (for that position) and this was a perfect send-off.
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Michele
VIP
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I’ve been here a number of time and stand by this being the best restaurant in CT. Give these folks a Michelin Star already…
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DAVID
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I have been to Arethusa a few times over the last couple of years. Always look forward to it. And always slightly disappointed with the same menu. The food is excellent but honestly it’s time for a new menu. For such a gifted chef he should be able to make seasonal changes.
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AAWW
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's always a fantastic experience, from the food to the drinks to the staff. We will absolutely continue visiting.
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Charles
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 8 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Tuesday evening very quiet. Freezing cold outside beautiful. Table excellent knowledgeable wait staff
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Bill
VIP
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Absolutely fantastic in every way! Perfect food, excellent service!
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colleen
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 5 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
W O W This place chefs! Truly amazing food and service. The balance in their flavor profiles is a wonder to taste. The duck was the most insanely gorgeous thing I have ever eaten till now. The agnolotti was incredible. Our lamb belly starter was the most tender & delicious! Love the beautiful tasty cocktails( Old Fashioned and Nog). The service is 10 stars & I feel truly honored to have been able to score a reservation on my birthday.
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Karen
VIP
New York City
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Worth the wait! Not so easy to get a res here but it was worth the wait. The service was top notch, poised, professional and perfectly timed. The food was artistic, flavorful, inventive and most of all delicious. Can’t wait to go back!
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Andrea
Boise
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service amazing. Expensive but worth it.
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Philip
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
OMG!!! This was an amazing eveing AGAIN. Thank you......
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FAQs

Arethusa al Tavolo offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 567-0043.

Arethusa al Tavolo is rated 4.9 stars by 3530 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

20 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 20 times today

Order delivery or takeout

828 Bantam Road, Bantam, CT 06750

Additional information

Cross Street
Bantam Road (RT 202) & Doyle Road
Area
Bantam
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu 5:30 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Continental, American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking is located behing the Arethusa Dairy Store off of Doyle Road
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Dan Magill
Additional
Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://arethusaaltavolo.com/
Phone number
(860) 567-0043
Catering
We offer “Take Out” Wednesday through Sunday nights. Please email your take out order and phone number by 1PM for the same day pick-up to orders@arethusaaltavolo.com. We will then call you back to confirm order has been received, process payment and confirm your pick-up time.

Arethusa al Tavolo

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Yellowtail Tartare

Pekin Duck Breast

Grilled Octopus

To Begin

Six Beau Soleil Oyster on the Half US$29.00

Yellowtail TartareUS$29.00

Organic Carrot SoupUS$23.00

Whole Roasted Breaded CarrotsUS$22.00

Pear and Blue Cheese FlatbreadUS$24.00

Grilled OctopusUS$27.00

Organic Kale SaladUS$22.00

Smoked Trout DipUS$23.00

Walnut Crusted Roasted Beet Salad US$23.00

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad US$23.00

Braised Lamb BellyUS$26.00

Crab and Avocado SaladUS$31.00

Pork Belly DumplingsUS$23.00

To Follow

Heritage Pork Tenderloin Wrapped Around Caraflex and LeeksUS$48.00

Nantucket Bay ScallopsUS$49.00

Agnolotti Filled with Braised BeefUS$48.00

Roasted Chatham Bay MonkfishUS$48.00

Pekin Duck BreastUS$49.00

Mediterranean Sea BassUS$48.00

Atlantic Skate with Green Onion RisottoUS$47.00

Grilled Prime Striploin with Black Garlic CrustUS$57.00

Nova Scotia Halibut Gently Poached in Olive OilUS$49.00

Dessert

Banoffee Torte US$16.00

Eggnog Roulade US$16.00

Apple-Ginger Fritters US$16.00

Flourless Chocolate Cake US$16.00

Arethusa Farm Dairy Artisan CheesesUS$27.00

Arethusa Farm Dairy Ice Creams by the ScoopUS$7.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Arethusa al Tavolo offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Arethusa al Tavolo restaurant rated?

Is Arethusa al Tavolo currently accepting bookings?

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Order delivery or takeout

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