Kent Snack

I've been to this restaurant several times on my trips up to Kent, CT. It was recommended as a go to spot, so I thought I'd see what it was all about. The ambiance of the restaurant is simple and attractive and in colder months, the warm glow from the fireplace keeps this space quite cozy. First time at Swyft, I ordered the Koginut Squash, a half Woodfired Chicken, a side of Kale and the Tarte Tatin for dessert. My first thought after being seated at the table, ordering a cocktail and then perusing the menu I noticed there was no welcoming foccaccia or perhaps an amuse bushe brought to the table and that all the side dishes were for an extra charge, including focaccia. The Koginut Squash was not what I expected. The dish arrived with ample slices of this beautiful roasted squash, sprinkled with some nuts and a very small dollop of sauce for the squash. Digging in with the first bite, I was met with a tasteless and overly oily idea squashing the squashes taste! This oil drowned the entire plate of plentiful squash and only when i dipped two bites of squash in the sauce did I taste any flavor. For me the dish was a fail. The chicken arrived on a large plate and looked lonely on there but beautiful. The kale arrived in an oversized bowl and I couldn't wait to dive in. First bite of the chicken smacked me with an overly smoky taste, blurring out the the taste of this obviously special bird that was cooked to perfection. I thought what a shame. The kale although well oiled and tender, lacked seasoning with the exception of salt. A little garlic could have made this side dish perfect. The Tarte Tatin was disappointing. It presented as skimpy with a single layer of flat overcooked apples on a thin, tasteless crust. Don't bother to order this, waste of money.My next visit to Swyft found me ordering one of my favorite dishes, Cacio e Pepe. I don't see this Roman classic on many menus anymore so I was quite excited. This is a simple dish with limited ingredients and easy to prepare for a chef that knows the dish. This chef did not rinse up to that knowledge. The dish arrived looking tasty but that was it. The portion was small and compared to what it costs to make this dish, the price tag was exorbitant. The first bite of this dish which came out lukewarm, literally had no taste at all. I thought it was me, so mixed it through a bit and then gave it another twirl. Unfortunately, it was not better tasting and was strewn with cooked and undercooked strands of bucatini. I would not recommend this dish and would suggest Swyft remove it from their menu until the chef knows how to properly prepare it.I've ordered Swyft's pizzas many times. I've tried the Al Diavolo, Margarita and Fontina/Thyme pizzas. The pizzas were always good and cooked correctly no burned edges or undercooked crust. Then it all seemed to change this past February. Last few pizzas I'd ordered had burned edges, undercooked crusts with tasteless marinara, less fresh mozzarella and basil on the Margherita. Not even remotely edible. These were take out/pick up orders for me and very disappointing. Taking a long break from Swyft.

The coffee was great, the truffles were good and the toasted everything bagel was just okay. People at the service counter were responsive, restrooms were clean and prices were on par with what they should be.

We are local. We go to Fife and Kingsley all the time. We find the staff here snooty and the food overpriced and just OK. We keep giving them another shot but it never gets any better. The ambiance and the outside patio is nice.

Absolutely divine! Food was perfectly delicious beautifully presented and service was excellent.

Blown away by this restaurant ! Started off with a funghi pizza. It was outstanding , loved it ordered a second funghi pizza. The cocktails are all delicious here . Had a great old fashioned . I ordered the ricotta gnocchi dish was was amazing. Cleaned the dish clean. We also had the steak frites with the chimichurri sauce and fries. Fries crispy and delicious. Steak was like butter !! Great cut of meat. Can't wait till we go back. Make a reservation place gets busy.