“First off, the tacos al pastor are phenomenal! They have big chunks of well seasoned pork and a green sauce so delicious it'll make you upset you didn't come in sooner (I've gotten an order everytime i've gone). The empenadas and papusas deserve a shout out too. They have a steam table with tons of hot food and I'm on a quest to try it all, and so far everything has been delicious! There is no seating, but the service is fast and friendly, always with a smile. The gentleman behind the counter took the time to explain what the dishes at the hot bar were to me, which I appreciated. Overall, this place is a hidden gem worth giving a shot!“
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“It pretty good but it pretty pricey they charge for everything 75cent for ex onion 75 cent for oil vinger on the side $1.50 for peppers 3.99%for paying with card now I'm in the $30 zone it was good but not for the price I should of had a steak dinner at Bill'“
“Carmelo’s was beyond FANTASTIC…so professional and engaging was the staff and to boot the pizza delicious. The set up created the perfect space to gather …grab a slice … chat … turn and grab another slice…plain pizza alway good but the specialty pies are outstanding. Want to say Thank you for a great and easy night for me. See you again soon.“
“I heard a lot about Jules@market. When the house jazz band was scheduled we took the opportunity to check it out. The ambiance was great. A subtitled film noir projected against one wall while the jazz trio played against the opposite wall. We loved that. There’s an open kitchen design which really works in an otherwise tight space. One small minus is that it could be vented better. I came home smelling like food. Having said that, the food was exceptionally good. I read some reviews that spoke about small portions. My response is- if you want tonnage, eat fast food or at a chain restaurant. Jules@market is not that. Everything was fresh and on point. One drawback- most restaurants that offer sparkling bottled water also offer flat. I was surprised that Aqua Panna wasn’t available but Pelligrino was available. We don’t drink tap water so I was forced to drink carbonated water which isn’t the greatest for my stomach. Had I known I would have brought my own. Now the service- the staff was super friendly. I left over 20% because of this. But, to put it bluntly they need training. The food is great, the prices are high, the ambiance is amazing. The service should match but it doesn’t. I’m being specific in this review because I love that Bristol is changing and growing and want this restaurant to really really succeed. So here are my comments:1) when people put utensils together to the side it indicates they are finished and the plate can be removed. When it is open and food remains don’t ask to take the plate. 2) Remove all dirty dishes promptly- out bread dishes and used butter stayed on the table the entire meal 3) clear the table before bringing dessert. Looking at dirty dishes while eating the most perfect key lime pie detracts from the experience. 4) timing could be better. We waited 25 minutes for our appetizers and then waited again for a side after being served our main courses at separate times. Have someone follow the server and put the entire course down together. 5) Not once were our water glasses refilled by staff. We poured the Pelligrino ourselves 6) Never bring the plastic bus bins onto the floor to clear a table. That’s for diners, not nice restaurants. Use a tray to remove dishes if need be.I eat at high end restaurants and the service makes the night. That’s why we tip and don’t get take out, we like to relax and have a pleasant experience. I’d love to come back and have the amazing food ( worth every Penny) and have the service be more on point.The food is perfect, fresh, tasty, excellent presentation. The staff couldn’t be friendlier- really lovely people. The ambiance is great, quaint and inviting. I gave a five star because I think the service just needs a little tweak.UPDATE: After posting my review I was contacted by a man saying he was the general manager. I’m not sure how he got my phone number but I wish he would not have called. He was positively berating me about how my review was damaging, he had 15 people to keep on payroll, his family was from Bristol, and I just wrote the review to benefit myself. I could barely respond. He was erratic and attacking. It was off putting considering my teenage son was in the car as he wouldn’t let up and was on speaker. At first I tried speaking with him. I felt my review was good, fair, and spoke very highly about everything except the service- which others have critiqued similarly here on google review. After five minutes of him venting I was still trying to make things right and asked if I could make a suggestion. His response was very rude. He said,” if you make it quick.” At that point I realized that whatever is going on in his life- he decided to take it out on me. I was done. I said,” Never mind. Have a good day.”I later heard that the jazz house band who I was seen talking to was fired and told that I complained about the music. That’s absurd and a lie. They were fired as some sort of weird retribution or maybe they can’t afford to pay them anymore and used me as a scapegoat. Either way this restaurant is not managed properly.“
“Without exception, this is the best Deli (catering too) on the east coast. If you're looking for a great sandwich on great bread, this is your place. Prepared food is top notch too. Genuinely surprised there aren't more of these around, but that speaks to the family aspect. Joe Chiarello struck gold here, and his family has kept the standard as high all these years. A genuine gem.“
“We had our wedding here on August 25, 2018. I cant say enough about Colonial Hall. We had a special request for the menu and Peggy, one of the chefs, did everything to make it happen. Karen was also great. They were very accommodating and very eager to help us plan our special day. The place looked beautiful the night of our wedding. The hall looked very elegant. The friendly staff definitely makes it worth it as well. I truly felt like they genuinely cared about us and making us happy. I did not get this vibe from other places I went to go see. I specifically went with colonial hall because of the positive and friendly attitude everyone has here. I loved it! My only complaint is that we can't do it all over again :)“
“A true hidden gem that is like walking back in time. I have been coming here since I was just a kid and they have always left me with a full stomach and satisfied taste buds. My favorite rolls ever and the most delicious sandwiches. A stop I will always make when I am in town.“
“I’ve been coming to Damiano’s for over 7 years and it’s never a disappointment. With what it costs to eat out nowadays, the pricing here is dirt cheap. The sandwiches are a great size and specials are always changing. To top it off, Don the owner is a great guy. Stop by and support a solid small business, and you won’t be sorry you did.“