The Charles

We have driven past this restaurant a few times and always wanted to try it out. We made a reservation for outdoor seating so we can bring our dog with us. We waited about 15 minutes for our table but they do have chairs outside where you can sit and wait. The waiter also came by to take our drink orders while we waited for table. I had the lamb chops, others have Roasted Salmon and Skate Meunière. We also shared 32nd Street Octopus as appetizer. All dishes were seasoned well. I really enjoyed the beet hummus that comes with the lamp chop. We had the Banoffee Tart (the name implies it has coffee but it does not. It does have chocolates) and the Chocolate Mousse Cake. From the food, to the atmosphere to the serving staff, and an added bonus of a lovely summer evening, we had a great time.

- Teddy Chu -

My husband and I are from out of town and we’re visiting for a business trip. I found The Charles on instagram and very delighted by our dinner here. We started with the beet salad and side of local mushrooms with bread for our appetizers. My husband had the Berkshire Pork Chop which was delicious and perfectly cooked. The side of potatoes and Brussels sprouts were very tasty as well. I had the Chicken & Dumplings (gnocchi) which was delicious. I LOVED the lemon butter mustard sauce! The historic home, now a restaurant, has a beautiful old New England charm and it was beautifully decorated for Christmas.

- Tara Puccio -

We came in here for a late weekday lunch. It was the best meal in Wethersfield. We had a hard time deciding what to order off the menu as everything looks so appetizing and the dishes on other people's tables all look delicious too. We ended up ordering the Fish 'n Chips and the Butternut squash orecchiette pasta dish. Portions sizes were large and the food was delicious. The breaded fish was so light and flakey. It was tender and falling apart. It was just perfect and not overcooked. Next time, I will have to remember to order the truffle fries to accompany it. The orecchiette pasta was very filling and my friend was very happy with it. Service was great too. Our waiter checked in on us often and seemed happy to be working there.

- Sharon B -

Just had a small bridal shower upstairs. Phenomenal experience. Angela was easy to work with & they even had an online guest portal for us with menus/contract etc. so I could easily check it. She also helped us with a last minute room change since it was a smaller RSVP than expected & it wasn’t a problem. We ordered a cake through the Charles too and it was beyond beautiful and we got so many compliments on the food & especially the cake. We love The Charles to eat regularly but the experience with a private event was amazing as well.

- Elizabeth K -

The service that we received from Logan was amazing and over the top. I've never had a waiter cater to us so much. He was amazing. He gave suggestions that were great he made sure that we didn't need anything he was attentive. It was our anniversary and I believe it was the owner for a manager that sat down and she was amazing as well she was very pleasant and even give us a card because we were celebrating our anniversary. They have an outdoor area where you can sit. They have a bar. They have downstairs area where you can sit and when it gets busy you can go upstairs. I wish I could really go every week because it was that great. It's very difficult for my husband to like a place and he had no complaints here.

- Nija Saunders -

We love The Charles! Service is always really kind and welcoming, atmosphere is cozy, and the food is consistently delicious. I recently tried the Harvest Orecchiette pasta and it was unique and tasty. I’m still thinking about it! The sausage appetizer is a fav too. Oh and their pumpkin beers have a cinnamon sugar rim. If you’re a pumpkin beer fan, this is a MUST TRY. It’s pure Fall in a glass! Also worth mentioning is their super well priced and thoughtful kids menu. Our kids love the food and we love that they can come along with us. You really can’t go wrong with a visit to The Charles!

- Jen La Bella -

My girlfriends and I spent a day in Wethersfield, and had dinner consisting of apps. My friends split the beet salad, and we all split the deviled eggs, truffle fries, chicken croquettes, butternut arancini and I had the French onion soup. Everything was delicious but let me tell you what, I will be dreaming of their take on French onion soup for the rest of my days until I can visit again. It’s a rich savory beef broth, with caramelized onion and Gruyère pierogis, topped with a crunchy layer of cheese. It was unlike anything I’ve ever had before. The cozy vibes of the restaurant were perfect for a cold November night. 10/10 will be back for a visit next time I’m in CT!

- Julie Sandberg -

Had a great time at The Charles with my coworkers! The vibe was warm and welcoming, and everything—from the food to the service—was spot on. We tried a mix of dishes and honestly, not a single bite disappointed. The staff was super friendly and made us feel right at home. Definitely a place I’d go back to, whether it’s for a chill dinner or something a little more celebratory.

- Bernice Jackson -