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Trattoria da Lepri offers gourmet Italian cuisine, fresh seafood, and creative beef dishes in a relaxed, traditional atmosphere. Crafted cocktails, local brews and an extensive wine list are also featured.

"It's so good," one reader said. "In the Summer, they have their own garden with over 120 heirloom tomato plants, lots of herbs, Shishito peppers, etcetera. They make all of their own pasta in house and it's a scratch kitchen. In all seasons, all ingredients are as fresh as you can get. They use produce from local farmers and get beautiful micro greens from a local program that employs people with special needs."

The restaurant is open Tuesday through Saturday and, because of its small size, reservations are "highly recommended." The restaurant does not accept reservations for the bar.

Trattoria da Lepri is located at 89 West Road in Ellington. See the full menu here .