The Charles - Wethersfield

4.7

1684 Reviews

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Neighborhood gem

Vintage feel, modern taste - The Charles offers exciting cuisine in the historic village of Old Wethersfield, CT. Whether you want to stop by for a quick drink and a bite at the bar, a cozy table by the fire, a meeting in our state-of-the-art Board Room, or host a celebration in our private dining room, The Charles has a place for everyone.

Connecticut Magazine Best of Connecticut 2023 Experts' Picks
Most Romantic
Best New American
Best Lunch

Connecticut Magazine Best of Connecticut 2023 Readers' Choice
1st Runner-Up for Most Romantic
Hartford County Winner for Overall Excellence, Most Romantic, New American

Connecticut Restaurants Associations 2023
Best Restaurant - North Region

Executive Chef Tom Kaldy

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(860) 785-8499
Website
http://www.thecharlesct.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Thomas Kaldy
Private party facilities
Perfect for events of 10 or more guests, The Charles offers two private dining areas—in addition to the main dining rooms—including the Botanical room and the Drake room, which are complete with all the amenities you need for any occasion.

Location
161 Main St, Wethersfield, CT 06109-2339
Neighborhood
Wethersfield
Cross street
Center Street
Parking details
Free parking is available at The Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main Street Wethersfield, CT or at the Fire Station, 171 Main Street Wethersfield, CT
Public transit
Main Street has Several Stops conveniently located to The Charles
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,684 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7

4.7 based on all time ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

1,684 Reviews

CF
CarolF
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfection from start to finish! Our go to venue for all special occasions.
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DanielCola
New York City
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great meal with great service. Innovative cocktails!
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Reny
VIP
New York City
421 reviews
3.0
421 reviews
Dined on April 15, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Disappointed after hearing such wonderful things about this restaurant. The food was very good. The building is lovely, but the service is not. It is very noisy and crowded. It is not a fine dining experience as many write ups would lead you to believe. I my opinion; If you like Abigail’s in Simsbury, you would like The Charles. If you prefer Milwright’s upstairs dining, you would not.
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Monia
VIP
Washington DC
47 reviews
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food. A diverse, very good drink list. Excellent service. It is a bit louder than I like it. However, otherwise highly recommended.
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Local
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service. Room was a bit noisy but tolerable
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GFRN
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great and varied menu, especially so many options for gluten-free. The food was delicious with generous portions and a higher level of sensational tastes.
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EugeneM
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place. Have been three or four times and always good.
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Serge
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We ordered oysters, popcorn chicken, black and blue brussels and scotch egg as appetizers. All four were good. File mignon, duck a l'orange and pork tournedos were our choices for main entries. All were excellent. Our waitress was superb, as well as a team which helped her. The music was nice and not laud. It was a very pleasant and smooth experience altogether. Highly recommend.
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JOHNV
Greater Boston
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good and fairly priced. The service was excellent. We will be returning in the future.
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Kate
San Francisco
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing - service is attentive to table and food is consistently delicious
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The Charles - Wethersfield is rated 4.7 stars by 1684 OpenTable diners.

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161 Main St, Wethersfield, CT 06109-2339

Additional information

Cross street
Center Street
Neighborhood
Wethersfield
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Comfort Food, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Free parking is available at The Keeney Memorial Cultural Center, 200 Main Street Wethersfield, CT or at the Fire Station, 171 Main Street Wethersfield, CT
Public transit
Main Street has Several Stops conveniently located to The Charles
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Thomas Kaldy
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.thecharlesct.com/
Phone number
(860) 785-8499
Private party facilities
Perfect for events of 10 or more guests, The Charles offers two private dining areas—in addition to the main dining rooms—including the Botanical room and the Drake room, which are complete with all the amenities you need for any occasion.

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