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Anthony J's Bistro

6 Holmes St, Mystic, CT 06355-2614
860-536-0448
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Ranked #16 of 73 restaurants in Mystic
Cuisines: French, Italian
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner
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New York City, New York
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

My girlfriend and I came down to South East CT over the weekend for the wine trail. While most of the trail was a disappointment, the restaurants exceeded my expectations. I am an avid restauranteur and Anthony J's was at the top of my list. While small it has a simple elegance and the food is spectacular.

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New London
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

The two of us dined early on a Monday evening and had a very enjoyable time at AJ's. The half price starter menu gave us the idea to cover our table with several platters and limit the main course to a nice handmade pizza. This made the sharing of many of the tasty menu options fun and left us with... More

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Sterling, Massachusetts
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34 reviews 34 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This was my fourth or fifth time to this restaurant and again it was top notch food. The lamb shank was delicious. The meat fell off the bone. The fresh mozzarella appetizer is to die for. If you are near Mystic and like Italian food I highly recommend you dine here. One bonus is they serve until 10.

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Ledyard, Connecticut
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9 reviews 9 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Step one foot inside Anthony J’s (or AJ’s) on the Stonington side of Mystic and you’ll know why I hope you don’t go: it’s a small place, without much room to wait and they don’t take reservations. But you’ll be rewarded if you are patient. AJ’s is our “local”; our favorite Italian restaurant. The friendly bar makes a mean martini... More

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Cranston, Rhode Island, United States
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38 reviews 38 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Great food and service. We tried this little place on our last trip to mystic and could not have been happier. One of the local shop owners highly recommended we give it a try as it was one of their favorite places to eat. The food was very tasty,very well prepared and portions were good size. The service was top... More

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Connecticut
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45 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2013

We headed down to Mystic (a 30-minute drive) after we heard good things about this bistro. Plus, we wanted to take advantage of its Prime Time (3:30 - 6:30 pm) menu, where items are half price, especially since this is a little pricey to start. Choosing to sit at the bar, we were greeted by very friendly, efficient staff. I... More

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Irvine, California
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

Great local place. Delicious food, good service & nice atmosphere. Excellent shrimp risotto. Interesting items (i.e. clam pizza...which I enjoyed). Good experience.

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Waterford,CT
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29 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2013

If we were paying $20 a person for our experience here, we would probably be happy.Our 4 person total with tip was $200 and we would have no problem with that if the bang was worth it.It was not.I had a veal marsala dish with gnocci ,which was not great quality veal and the gnochi was chewy. The sauce was... More

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Montville, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 January 2013

Our go to restaurant in Mystic, always great!! Homemade Italian style food in a small beautiful restaurant, what could be better?

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Acton, Massachusetts
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36 reviews 36 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2013

We went around 8 and were told there would be a 30 minute wait. We took a spot at the bar (the bartender was very friendly) and were seated in 10 minutes. We ordered from the special menu and were SO happy we did. I got a pork dinner that was the best meal I have ever had a restaurant... More

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