The Downtown Grocery

“Delightful meal. Host was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and gracious. Food and drink were exquisite. Great menu with diverse options covering many bases.”

“An absolutely delightful dinner! Warm service, lovely atmosphere, and the food was wonderful”

“This place was really spectacular. The food was impeccable, our waitress (one of husband and wife team owners) was so knowledgeable and her enthusiasm was contagious. Excellent selection of cocktails and wines. Now, this is a whole evening experience which may infuriate some Americans who are used to been hustled in and out of a restaurant but it was perfectly paced for me. Took about 3.5 hours. Don’t skip dessert！”

“Lovely intimate and cozy dining experience. Excellent fine dining experience, Abby was very knowledgeable about the wines and menu with excellent recommendations. We really enjoyed our appetizers (garlicy chili gulf shrimp, house made gnocchi), main entrees (grilled beef sirloin, prosciutto wrapped monkfish, house made tagliatelle), and desserts (homemade Earl Gary ice cream, incredible maple creme brûlée). We loved spending time chatting and enjoying the nice slower Ludlow spring pace (vs the bustling ski season). We will be back and thank you again for having us!”

“Finally was able to get a reservation! Exceeded all our expectations. The food and drinks were imaginative and so fresh. Corn soup with lobster was divine. Eggplant arancini had all the right flavors and textures.. libations were inventive and delicious. I will dream about The Jubilee for years to come. Tomato leaf pesto? Yes please! Suggested wine pairings were a great way to explore outside our comfort zone and try new and delicious varietals. Then there is the atmosphere and service. Cozy, quaint and left feeling like we had been good friends forever. Abby paints a glorious picture of every offering. 3 hours of relaxed conversation and time to savor each course. If you want fast food and service, this is not your place- for us that’s a good thing.I can’t wait to go back!! We get to eat at a lot of very nice places all over the world, but this hit special in a way few places can. Top 5 all time for me.(not great at capturing the food but trust me. Amazing!)”