Cava – Mediterranean
Cava invites guests into a vibrant, sophisticated atmosphere where towering displays of chilled shellfish and freshly shucked oysters serve as the shimmering centerpiece for communal celebration. The experience artfully balances the briny brightness of the sea with the warm, rustic comfort of molten fig-baked brie and savory polpetti, creating a refined sanctuary where artisanal charcuterie and coastal delicacies are savored over lingering conversation.
1615 West Street, Southington, Connecticut 06489 https://www.cavact.comRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, halal, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-fat, sugar-free, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, weight-watchers, high-fiber, low-fodmap, carnivore, tlc, detox, aip, zone, raw-food, volumetrics, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners appreciate the fair pricing and consistent meal quality, frequently highlighting the establishment as a solid option for a quick bite. Guests find the atmosphere approachable for a casual visit, noting that the experience offers a straightforward and reliable dining choice for those seeking a convenient meal.
Menu
- Shellfish Tower (2-4 people) - $79: Assorted fresh shellfish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Grand Shellfish Tower (6-8 people) - $145: Assorted fresh shellfish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Countneck Clams - $3: Fresh clams Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Fresh Shucked Oysters Chef's Selection: Oysters Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Maine Lobster Tail & Claws - $39: Maine lobster Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Baltimore Style Gulf Shrimp 1/2 LB - $19: Gulf shrimp, Baltimore seasoning Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Cheese Plate - $24: Camembert Vermont, 120 Day Blue Cheese, Chèvre Cheese, Three Pepperjack, Seasonal Accompaniments Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Charcuterie - $24: Prosciutto Piccante, Fermin Iberico Chorizo, Calabrese, Soppressata, Seasonal Accompaniments Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- Fig Baked Brie - $23: Black Mission figs, pomegranates, pistachios, hot honey, crostini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Polpetti - $18: Veal, pork & beef meatballs, tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Whipped Ricotta - $16: Pane Toscano, local honey, fig jam, cracked black pepper, EVOO Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Mango Fried Calamari - $21: Banana Peppers, Mango Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- P.E.I. Mussels Bianco - $20: White wine, butter, garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Lectin-Free
- Escargot - $18: Roasted garlic, sherry pesto sauce, crostini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Six Cheese Garlic Bread - $14: Fontina, asiago, smoked mozzarella, abriella, aged parmesan, provolone, roasted garlic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Lobster Bisque - $16: Fresh picked Maine lobster meat, Crème fraîche Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- French Onion Soup - $14: Onions, broth, cheese, bread Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics
- Caesar Salad - $14: Hearts of romaine lettuce, roasted garlic croutons, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Capris Salad - $17: Buffalo mozzarella cheese, vine-ripened tomatoes, basil pesto EVOO, sun dried tomato infused EVOO Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, Mayo-Clinic
- Organic Arugula Salad - $15: Pears, candied walnuts, dried cranberries, Gorgonzola crumbles, maple cider vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Beet Salad - $16: Roasted beets, black truffle burrata, seasonal slaw Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Zuppa Di Pesce - $42: Gulf shrimp, sea scallops, little neck clams, calamari, mussels, marinara sauce, linguini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Maine Lobster Ravioli - $35: Fresh picked Maine lobster meat, ricotta cheese, lobster bisque sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rigatoni alla Vodka - $29: Plum tomato cream sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Cacio E Pepe - $28: Tortaloni, cracked black pepper, Parmigiano Reggiano cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Bolognese - $32: Veal, pork, & beef, rigatoni, herbed ricotta Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Cavatappi Al Forno - $32: Basil pesto Italian fondue, prosciutto di parma, plum tomatoes, Buffalo mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Norwegian Salmon - $35: Maple grilled salmon, creamed cauliflower puree, roasted crispy leeks Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach
- Chicken Scarpariello - $35: Frenched free range half chicken, broccoli rabe, crumbled sausage, hot cherry peppers, roasted potatoes, citrus herb pan sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Chicken Parmigiana - $30: Crispy free range chicken breast, marinara, six cheese blend, Parmigiano Reggiano, linguini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pork Shank Osso Buco - $42: 22oz Tuscan style braised pork shank, garlic whipped potatoes, au jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Marsala - $32: Free range chicken breast, wild mushrooms, amber marsala wine sauce, starch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Atlantic Swordfish - $37: Tuscan beans, Cerignola olives, roasted tomatoes, caramelized onions, lemon beurre blanc Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Veal Saltimbocca - $39: Veal scalloppini, proscuitto, Buffalo mozzarella, artichokes, wild mushrooms, sage lemon wine sauce, potato purée Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Long Island Roasted Half Duck - $35: Roasted sweet potatoes, charred corn, crispy kale, Asian chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- 14oz Center cut New York Strip - $54: 28 day aged Grass-fed Certified Angus Beef, potato purée, seasonal vegetables, red wine demi-glace Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- 8oz Filet Mignon - $57: 28 day aged Grass-fed Certified Angus Beef, potato purée, seasonal vegetables, red wine demi-glace Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- 18oz Bone-In Ribeye - $64: 28 day aged Grass-fed Certified Angus Beef, potato purée, seasonal vegetables, red wine demi-glace Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Add Gulf Shrimp to Salad - $21: Gulf shrimp Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Organic Chicken Breast to Salad - $18: Organic chicken breast Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Baked Maine Lobster Tail to Ravioli - $24: Maine lobster tail Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Detox, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Butter Baked Maine Lobster Tail to Steak - $25: Maine lobster tail Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Rutherford Hill Merlot (Napa) - $81: Merlot
- Estancia Chardonnay (California) - $48: Chardonnay
- Nierano Brut Prosecco (Italy) - $48: Prosecco
Frequently Asked Questions about Cava
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include shellfish towers, fresh shucked oysters, fig baked brie, mango fried calamari, polpetti, and Norwegian salmon.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors can expect a budget-friendly Mediterranean experience with fair pricing, consistent meal quality, and a straightforward atmosphere for casual dining.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Cava has an average rating of 3.0/5, with diners noting its consistent meal quality and fair pricing.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a budget-friendly, casual Mediterranean meal or a quick bite with consistent quality would most enjoy this restaurant.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews do not mention specific concerns, instead highlighting fair pricing, consistent meal quality, and a reliable casual atmosphere.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features a wide Mediterranean selection including shellfish towers, oysters, and meats, accommodating over 30 dietary preferences like keto and gluten-free.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Cava accommodates mixed dietary needs with extensive options including keto, gluten-free, vegan, and paleo dishes like shellfish towers and beet salads.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- Diners consider this budget-friendly ($) restaurant a good value, citing fair pricing, consistent meal quality, and reliable options for quick bites.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Cava is a budget-friendly ($) restaurant suited for casual dining, offering an approachable atmosphere for quick bites and reliable meals.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The restaurant is suitable for families, offering communal shellfish towers, a casual atmosphere, and budget-friendly pricing for a quick bite.