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The Incredible Connecticut Restaurant That's Way Out In The Boonies But So Worth The Drive

By Lauren Sweeney | Published September 29, 2017

To get to the amazing restaurant we’re about to clue you in on, you’ll have to wind through the Litchfield hills for miles. That is, unless you’re one of the 750 or so people who actually live in the town. Arethusa al tavolo is all the way up in the quaint town of Bantam. It might be a trek, but it’s absolutely worth it.

Since its opening in 2013, Arethusa al tavolo has become a destination for foodies in Litchfield County and beyond.

The small-town restaurant offers the absolute best quality ingredients. The ever-evolving menu is creative and always perfectly executed.

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Arethusa al tavolo prides itself on sourcing locally. Often, the produce on the table comes from the restaurant's own garden.

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Looking for the perfect wine to pair with your meal? They have 12 wines available by the glass through an innovative cruvinet system. Of course, there's a great selection of bottles, too.

The restaurant even has its own farm, and one of their cows, Jasmine, just won a prize at The Big E!

Yes, that means the ice cream is amazing. Whatever you do, make sure you try it.

Is this dessert or art? At Arethusa al tavolo, the line blurs.

Check out these artists in action.

Have you ever driven to this scrumptious Connecticut restaurant? Did you think it was worth the trip?

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