Capturing the Scenic and Culinary Appeal of West Cornwall
Located in idyllic West Cornwall, Connecticut, just steps from the Housatonic River and Cornwall’s iconic red covered bridge, you will find The Pink House: an inviting bistro-style restaurant serving inventive and delicious fare, focused on highlighting the seasonal bounty of the region’s farmers and purveyors. The Pink House Cornwall’s newest restaurant located just south of the iconic Covered Bridge.
The RSVP Dining Experience
RSVP IS OPERATED by Chef Guy Birster and co-owner Charles Cilona, who live in West Cornwall, just yards from their restaurant. The intimate 20-seat restaurant is a two-man operation. Guy handles the cuisine; Charles greets and serves the guests.
Visitors describe the experience vividly: “The menu celebrates elegant simplicity, featuring beautifully executed seasonal dishes that let top-quality ingredients shine through rich, perfectly balanced flavors. The service was exceptional: gracious, attentive, and seamless. The ambiance struck the ideal note for a Saturday night—cozy, elegant, and warmly inviting.”
Local Provisions and Market Highlights
Cornwall Market Fresh ingredients, delicious food and amazing chocolate! Fresh food made on premises, fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy, sandwiches, soups, pasties, coffee, ready to eat food available in addition to all of the magical treats coming out of the Chocolate Room!
In addition to these treats, the Cornwall Package Store is a Cornwall Bridge institution since 1938 specializing in over 99 brands of beer and a large selection of wines to quench the thirst of Appalachian Trail hikers, dinner guests or picnickers.
Artisan Heritage and Surrounding Areas
Cornwall has a rich farming & artisan heritage that lives on today. In addition, there are a number of outstanding places to eat & drink in the surrounding area. Including neighboring towns such as Kent, Salisbury, Falls Village, Goshen, and Warren.
| Establishment | Key Features |
|---|---|
| The Pink House | Bistro-style restaurant, inventive fare, seasonal bounty |
| RSVP | Intimate 20-seat operation, two-man team, elegant simplicity |
| Cornwall Market | Fresh food, amazing chocolate, Chocolate Room treats |
| Cornwall Package Store | Institution since 1938, over 99 brands of beer, wines |