Bertucci's Italian Restaurant

I have to work in Connecticut for the next few weeks. I was craving pasta, and I figured why not try to find something that really stands out, something out of the ordinary. I came upon this place Bertucci's And I am so glad that I did everything In the menu sounded so good I am going to have to try as many things as I can before I get to go back to California. If the manager of the owner reads this review, please consider opening up a place in California Orange County pretty, please.

Very good pizza straight from the wood-fired brick oven. Great slightly sweet crust, mildly charred on the very ends. I would say they should slice their mushrooms thinner. All the other vegetables weren't quite cooked enough either (as the pizza cooks so fast in the oven). The marinara sauce (had it with ravioli that were full of fresh ricotta) they use is as bright red as you'll see and full of (I'm assuming San Marzano) chunky tomatoes. Very high quality ingredients here. The sausage and pepper appetizer was incredible. This, and many other foods including the roasted vegetables, are cooked in their brick oven. Gives it all an unbelievable fire-roasted taste. The happy hour menu has great selections at cheap prices as well. Unbelievable specials including 2 for 1 pizzas on Mondays and 2 for 1 pasta dishes on Tuesdays! Very happy with Bertucci's.

Service was very good, and quick. New menu they advertise is the same old menu with smaller portions and higher prices. The farm house salad for example has been made at least 1/3 smaller. Everything was tasty and served quickly, and vist was good. Reservation from open table was honored and mad the visit quick and easy.

Wen here on 2/11/22 and was very disappointed with my overall experience. The salmon dinner was dry and tasteless with the taste of store bought pasta and sauce. Waitress never refilled our drinks or offered us another beverage. I remember this place was good years ago.. not sure if it’s management why the food was mediocre. Never going again. I’m done.