ANYA Thompson

Love this place! Definitely fine dining in a relaxing " casual" atmosphere. Beautiful space. This was our second experience here within a few months. Haven't had a dining experience in this caliber in a very long time. We really enjoyed the thought and preparation that goes into all these dishes and ingredients. Truly a tasteful delight. The chef definitely has a great palate and vision. Our first dining experience was just Truly magnificent, from the food, atmosphere and our server ( she was extremely tentative and bubbly). We both had the beef wellington, which was fantastic. Desserts were also delicious. We definitely couldn't wait to return. This past weekend experience was to celebrate a daughters birthday. She also appreciates a good dining experience. Was definitely much busier than our first dine in, but it didn't impact the quality or care into the dishes. Slightly longer wait time, but we were enjoying togetherness in a beautiful atmosphere. All appetizers were fantastic. Tuna, oysters on half shell, carrot ginger soup, and brie tart... Mains were also fabulous... beef wellington, chateaubriand, rack of lamb and the Pace special... All cooked perfectly, lamb was scrumptious, and the Pace was delicately delicious. Beef wellington was consistent as the last dining experience.. and my dish was excellent as well ( given the fine dining element, I understand but expected the chateaubriand to have more peices given its usually a loin or double loin traditionally) was delicious non the less... Desserts were tasty. The chocolate mousse was light and airy, yet thick and velvety, chocolate ganache cake was good, and hubby's orange creme brulee was perfect. Definitely a wonderful dining experience. Great for any type of celebration. The only minor inconvenience we experienced was our server this time. He was pleasant enough and professional but was scarcely attentive. Didn't see him for most of the appetizers or main course( not a check-in either). Another team member got us coffee, etc, when he returned to ask if we wanted dessert or coffee ( which clearly was already served and on the table aready. We were thankful for all the other servers and wait staff who worked as wonderful team. They checked in, cleared table/ plates, refilled water, packed leftovers, brought coffee... Still didn't dissuade us from enjoying the meal. Definitely looking forward to another great dining experience in the future. I'd just possibly ask for our first server when making our next reservation.

Great hidden gem! We were greeted by the hostess, who wished us a happy anniversary. At our table, we found an anniversary card and gems—a nice touch indeed. Our waiter, Spencer, was amazing from beginning to end. He gave great recommendations on cocktails and wine. We chose the spring prix fixe menu—a great choice. Spencer never made us feel rushed, even sharing with us how he found his way to CT. After dessert, he brought over some of his favorite port for us to sample. He made our night! Thank you, Anya, for a wonderful anniversary dinner.

Love Anya’s! Always consistently amazing! All the servers are amazing especially Pam and Spencer! The food is delicious and cocktails are to perfection!

5/21/25 Elegant dining experience! Beautifully decorated, fresh white flowers, white linens, comfortable chairs, extravagant menu - something to please everyone. Presentation was exquisite & creative. Service was amazing too! (Spencer!!) Definitely a place to celebrate any special occasion. We plan to return when it's is warmer to enjoy their beautiful patio and live music. 5 stars!!

Well well, how should I started, I did not have idea that were stopping on this type of restaurant, we're not from the area... Since you arrive, the outside looks pretty nice, I did not take photos of inside but place is beautiful and really elegant - BTW good place for an event as wedding or business event. The food is other level, menu was so great that we took the decision to share order and split to taste all the flavors. Everything that we ordered is amazing!, and the service too, I do recommend this place 100%.

Such a nice place for special occasions or just to dress up a little. Our waitress was great and I didn't think our water glasses were ever empty. I'll also add this is not a rushed dining experience! We had multiple courses and enjoyed each other's company in-between. Plan for atleast 2hrs depending on how much you order. The food was fantastic, my husband wasn't a fan of the Ube cheesecake but it just was a different flavor that we didn't care for. The only thing I had to found an issue with was the french onion soup, there's no cheese!! That's a main part! Me and a friend both got it and thought the cheese was omitted altogether.

My husband and I went to Anya restaurant in Thompson CT tonight for our 35th anniversary. We chose a Sunday for dinner. Anya is a very popular restaurant in the eastern part of CT and is quite busy on Saturdays, so we wisely chose Sunday evening for a more intimate/romantic experience. From appetizers to desserts, this restaurant exceeded all our expectations! We especially enjoyed our delicious appetizers of Oysters Rockefeller and lobster Rangoon, as well as their delicate and tasteful French Kiss cocktail!!! We moved on to entrees of Duck A L’Orange and Beef Wellington before taking a break to appreciate the beautiful and tasteful surroundings of this restaurant. The place is perfect for special events, romantic evenings or just apps by their gorgeous bar. However, when you go out to dine for a special evening, the most important experience is often controlled by the front of the house (Kara), the wait staff (Elizabeth) and most importantly, an experienced chef named Kyle, who very graciously came to our table. Without those three professionals, our night would never have been so special. We will be back to Anya in the future because the drive is worth the culinary experience, not to mention the romantic atmosphere, music and the diverse menu choices which offer more than restaurants we typically frequent in Glastonbury and West Hartford that are closer to home. Looking forward to experiencing Anya in the summertime when their outdoor dining is available. This place is (as CT Magazine voted) the most romantic; however, it offers dining for everyone and is a very special place with a fabulous chef!

Fantastic experience. Ambiance is high-end as is the service. Food was incredible. This is a hidden gem.