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Swyft is a modern tavern in a historical setting, serving a farm-driven menu with a focus on supporting local, organic, and sustainable farming. Ore Hill is fine dining with emphasis on bringing global inspiration and local products together. Pre-fixe and Chef’s Tasting Menu available Friday and Saturday nights at 6:00, 7:00 or 8:00.
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Address: 3 Maple St, Kent, CT 06757
Phone: (860) 592-0404
Website: http://orehillandswyft.com/
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Reviews
Cesar Losada
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Swyft, and it was a memorable experience. The salad was top-notch—fresh, crisp, and packed with flavor. The pizza didn’t disappoint either, with a great crust and delicious, well-chosen toppings that really hit the spot.
The decor at Swyft leans towards rustic, and it works beautifully. The warm, earthy tones and natural materials create a cozy, inviting atmosphere that makes you want to settle in and enjoy your meal.
My only critique would be the service. While the waitresses were professional, they could be friendlier. It’s not about tipping; it’s about recognizing that when people spend money, they expect a welcoming attitude to match the quality of the food and setting. A bit more warmth from the staff would go a long way in enhancing the overall dining experience.
Despite that, Swyft’s food and ambiance are enough to recommend it, especially for anyone looking for a delicious meal in a charming, rustic setting.
… moreThe decor at Swyft leans towards rustic, and it works beautifully. The warm, earthy tones and natural materials create a cozy, inviting atmosphere that makes you want to settle in and enjoy your meal.
My only critique would be the service. While the waitresses were professional, they could be friendlier. It’s not about tipping; it’s about recognizing that when people spend money, they expect a welcoming attitude to match the quality of the food and setting. A bit more warmth from the staff would go a long way in enhancing the overall dining experience.
Despite that, Swyft’s food and ambiance are enough to recommend it, especially for anyone looking for a delicious meal in a charming, rustic setting.
Paula Maouyo
Had a lovely lunch with my husband. The koginut squash pizza was so good. The dough was so good. The interplay of squash, Swiss chard, and spicy maple wow. The lettuces were also good, perfect amount of vinaigrette. Husband loved his old fashioned (especially at happy hour prices!) and he’s a snob about them. My only note is that I thought the fluke sandwich had too much bread (the contents of the sandwich were great, I’d just do a different bun/bread). We added 40 minutes to our trip from NYC to Hudson, NY just to stop here and it was worth it.
… moreAurora Raboin
This was a dream experience. I found this place on Tiktok looking for a brunch place to go to with my family, and it was quite a drive for my family to get to, over an hour away from my home, but I’ve been to the area before hiking at Kent Falls and decided it would be a nice day, after a long drive and a nice brunch to stretch our legs going for a hike before heading back home.
After putting on a time capsule of a playlist that added to the perfection of this trip, we headed down or over to Kent, and enjoyed seeing the historical New England towns and houses. The old churches and cemeteries were mysterious, and driving by the surprising lakes and rivers was breathtaking, beautiful and relaxing. I knew we were getting close when the mountains and farms were filling the sides of the roads, it felt wonderful, like a town out of time, in a little bubble of what things felt like when you were a kid.
Parking was easy, there were plenty of spaces in the little shop area. When we walked inside we were politely greeted by the hostess and I gave her my name for our reservation, which i recommend having, and we were seated. The space seemed small, but it was so cozy! It felt like a cabin, like a mythical pub as you pass through a town on a quest. it was toasty, and the music was relaxing, while the whole place smelled homey and delicious. Our waiter was amazing, very helpful and recommended a few items off the menu, service was fast, but not rushed. I ordered the avocado taste, which will now forever be the avocado taste all others will be compared to, the avocado was whipped, thick and creamy, the toast was crisp and flavorful, and the fries eggs and seasoning were just the right touch to complete this perfect dish. My son got the breakfast combo, a classic bacon, eggs, home fries, and toast breakfast, he cleaned his plate. And my husband got the french toast which was the perfect balance between sweet and savory, and a little tart with the fruit. I had the chamomile dream, knowing it would be a long time before we ventured back to this area, the drink was sweet and slightly sharp from the bourbon, with crunchy crispy camomile leaves on top, elegant and fanciful. We finished our experience with dessert, my son with fresh chocolate ice cream that was extremely creamy and rich, indulgent, while my husband and I had the special toffee pudding dessert with toasted pecans, the sweet pudding with the warm bread, and creamy whipped cream was a delightful experience. I recommend this place highly, it is memorable and elevating.
… moreAfter putting on a time capsule of a playlist that added to the perfection of this trip, we headed down or over to Kent, and enjoyed seeing the historical New England towns and houses. The old churches and cemeteries were mysterious, and driving by the surprising lakes and rivers was breathtaking, beautiful and relaxing. I knew we were getting close when the mountains and farms were filling the sides of the roads, it felt wonderful, like a town out of time, in a little bubble of what things felt like when you were a kid.
Parking was easy, there were plenty of spaces in the little shop area. When we walked inside we were politely greeted by the hostess and I gave her my name for our reservation, which i recommend having, and we were seated. The space seemed small, but it was so cozy! It felt like a cabin, like a mythical pub as you pass through a town on a quest. it was toasty, and the music was relaxing, while the whole place smelled homey and delicious. Our waiter was amazing, very helpful and recommended a few items off the menu, service was fast, but not rushed. I ordered the avocado taste, which will now forever be the avocado taste all others will be compared to, the avocado was whipped, thick and creamy, the toast was crisp and flavorful, and the fries eggs and seasoning were just the right touch to complete this perfect dish. My son got the breakfast combo, a classic bacon, eggs, home fries, and toast breakfast, he cleaned his plate. And my husband got the french toast which was the perfect balance between sweet and savory, and a little tart with the fruit. I had the chamomile dream, knowing it would be a long time before we ventured back to this area, the drink was sweet and slightly sharp from the bourbon, with crunchy crispy camomile leaves on top, elegant and fanciful. We finished our experience with dessert, my son with fresh chocolate ice cream that was extremely creamy and rich, indulgent, while my husband and I had the special toffee pudding dessert with toasted pecans, the sweet pudding with the warm bread, and creamy whipped cream was a delightful experience. I recommend this place highly, it is memorable and elevating.
Chloe W
My family has been here a few times for brunch. We are always very happy with the food. Staff is always friendly, though a tad bit slow at times. The drinks are thoughtfully concocted. Beautiful interior. You will not regret ordering the French toast. Just do it.
… moredaniel giannone
I cant leave a review of the food because i didnt have a chance to eat it. Unfortunately, i didn’t realize a reservation was required at 430pm with an empty restaurant. When i walked in, i overheard the hostess telling a customer on the phone that they had later reservations but if the customer got there at 515pm, they would have an hour to sit and eat. I could have easily sat and eaten my meal in an hour but instead was turned away. I find it hard to believe in the small town of Kent that a restaurant like this can afford to turn customers away. Honestly im not mad, i had a great meal at Fife and Drum down the block who kindly sat me after asking if i had a reservation and offered me a meal if i could finish by 6pm which i did.
… moreJosh Moore
Stopped through Kent for brunch during a Fall weekend away…. Could not recommend more highly! The food was incredible and the drinks (although made with unique ingredients) were surprising and refreshing! The restaurant has such an amazing vibe to it, completely with a picturesque fenced in yard just off the dining room to paint the perfect backdrop of fall. Will absolutely be back!
… moreEmily May
Unfortunately, a party without a reservation was sat immediately before us and as a result we were put in a cold overflow room. We asked to be put in the main room, but the host was unwilling to accommodate. Disappointing considering we’d gone to the trouble of making a reservation.
An update – the manager noted the pathetic looks on our faces, and moved us into the main dining room as soon as a table opened up. We were much warmer, and very appreciative that they took the extra time to move us. Servers were super helpful throughout.
… moreAn update – the manager noted the pathetic looks on our faces, and moved us into the main dining room as soon as a table opened up. We were much warmer, and very appreciative that they took the extra time to move us. Servers were super helpful throughout.
Geno Villafano
Beautiful service, location, and food. I can’t speak about consistency because I’ve only visited once, but we were able to try an array of dishes on that one visit.
The staff was kind and helpful, but I would have liked to have been offered more descriptions and explanations of the dishes without having to ask. Perhaps it was a bit busy when we went so the waiter wasn’t focuses on staying at our table for chat, but a quick explanation of what was being brought out on each plate would have been appreciated.
The food was undeniably well crafted. All the small plates we tried–scallops, beet salad, pork belly–were plated beautifully and balanced themselves well. The beet salad lacked a savory protein though, preferably to my taste, in the form of an earthy goat cheese. The raw scallops were perfect, refreshing, floral and sharp. The pork was intensely savory sweet and salty.
The grilled bread served with the sardines and anise butter was my favorite dish. The bread was a beautiful nutty sourdough and the grilled sardines went perfectly with the airy whipped seasoned butter.
Despite all the other fantastic plates, the pizzas were/are the star. The presentation and cooking method is so perfectly orchestrated with the best notes from neapolitan pizzas, and it’s paired with one of the best savory-tart airy yet chewsome naturally leavened doughs I’ve had since Lodge pizza in LA. The margarita is heaven, and shouldn’t be overlooked for their more extravagant offerings.
… moreThe staff was kind and helpful, but I would have liked to have been offered more descriptions and explanations of the dishes without having to ask. Perhaps it was a bit busy when we went so the waiter wasn’t focuses on staying at our table for chat, but a quick explanation of what was being brought out on each plate would have been appreciated.
The food was undeniably well crafted. All the small plates we tried–scallops, beet salad, pork belly–were plated beautifully and balanced themselves well. The beet salad lacked a savory protein though, preferably to my taste, in the form of an earthy goat cheese. The raw scallops were perfect, refreshing, floral and sharp. The pork was intensely savory sweet and salty.
The grilled bread served with the sardines and anise butter was my favorite dish. The bread was a beautiful nutty sourdough and the grilled sardines went perfectly with the airy whipped seasoned butter.
Despite all the other fantastic plates, the pizzas were/are the star. The presentation and cooking method is so perfectly orchestrated with the best notes from neapolitan pizzas, and it’s paired with one of the best savory-tart airy yet chewsome naturally leavened doughs I’ve had since Lodge pizza in LA. The margarita is heaven, and shouldn’t be overlooked for their more extravagant offerings.
Celya Dahmani
Ugh I love this place. Situated in downtown Kent, this restaurant is so cozy and the outdoor patio is probably my favorite in the state. I love that their menu changes seasonally and the ingredients are fresh and locally-sourced. I highly recommend the cheese platter. I can never decide between pizza or an entree so we often order both and share lol. The waitstaff is always so kind and patient – and unpretentious! I know we can always come here to eat well, relax, and enjoy ourselves.
P.S. I can’t wait to try Ore Hill now that it’s finally open!
… moreP.S. I can’t wait to try Ore Hill now that it’s finally open!
Mark LoGiurato
I had read so many good things about the ingredients in the pizza was some of the best around: best sauce from Italy, locally fermented flour for the dough, fresh pulled cheese, that I had to make the trek to taste the pizza! The restaurant itself is nicely renovated so kudos for fixing it up. The bar is very appealing, albeit small, yet causal and cozy. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, and the cocktails are superb. Back to the pizza. I have personally reviewed 100’s of pizzas throughout the states, and this pizza was just OK. If you are going to use a wood fired oven, make sure that you have good char on the bottom of the pizza, not just the top. The ingredients are not bad, but not anything that extraordinary especially after all the work that goes into fermenting the dough, pulling the cheese etc… Go back to the basics, and get good flour from Naples, add some flavor to your sauce and make it extraordinary – a little garlic goes a long way. Add some salt and olive oil to the dough, cook the pizza longer, and voila you will have a very good pizza. Try experimenting with the basics and good luck as practice makes the best pizzaiolos!
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