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Oct 14, 2008 by Bill from Northampton
Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[2]

• Window seat.
• Food, service and price.

“I had been to this restaurant several times and thought it looked nice. But recently I thought it was terrible. The service was awful. We sat and waited a long time before anybody came and asked if we wanted a drink, and they never brought bread or anything else to the table before or after taking our orders. I would never go back!”

Nov 13, 2007 by Tom from Brooklyn
Overall Rating: 9
Food:[7] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Wonderfully prepared and tasty food.
• Slow kitchen.

“What a great surprise in Northampton area for business and happened upon this excellent little "bistro" like place. Although the atmosphere is diner like, the food exceeded its surroundings. Started with some gnocchi in a pumpkin puree rich, velvety, and rustic with a satisfying autumnal flavor. This paired nicely with a California chardonnay. Then on to the duck special another satisfying seasonal like selection prepared with requisite crisped skin in an apple butter emulsion; plated with Swiss chard and spaghetti squash; delicious and wonderfully paired with an Oregon pinot nior. Unfortunately no room for dessert. Kitchen was a bit slow, but this is probably related to it being mid week and unexpectedly busy. I would definitely return and recommend this place for a satisfying, flavorful, yet unpretentious meal.”

May 31, 2007 by Mike from Portland Maine
Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The wine and beer selection and food amounts for price.
• I disliked the fact that I had to leave town.

“Circa was recommended to me by some locals while on business and I was very pleased. Tucked away off the main street Cica offers some of the best food and atmosphere in Northampton, MA. Circa which is run by new chef/owner Mr. Whitcomb, who I may add made his way out of the kitchen on a number of occasions to welcome customers, is one of the best restaurants I have eaten in within the last year, maybe more. I travel for my job and frequent many different places. The staff was exceptional and the food and price ratios were AWESOME! I must add that I'm somewhat of a wine buff and Circa offers some great wines at prices that will not break your bank.(unlike many other high end restaurants). The beer selection consists of micro brews from coast to coast. The chef told me his focus is quality of ingredients and it certainly pays off in his dishes. I was in town for two nights and I ate there both nights. Between the staff,chefs, atmosphere, selection, and price Circa gets an A++ from me. ”

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