Restaurant
Unclaimed profileTreva
West Hartford, CT · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Treva's drinks menu spans Italian-leaning cocktails, a regional Italian wine list, and thoughtful non-alcoholic options. The Treva-Rita and Negroni Frizzante show inventiveness, while the wine list offers Barolo and Chianti Classico by the glass. Happy hour brings Aperol Spritz and Limoncello Drop Martinis at $8. One customer praised the cocktails as expertly crafted and balanced.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Treva-Rita, a tequila cocktail with pomegranate, dry curacao, tart cherry, and black sea salt. For a wine pairing, try the Chianti Classico La Querce Seconda or the Barolo Produttori by the glass. Happy hour also offers $8 cocktails like the Limoncello Drop Martini.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who appreciate Italian-inspired cocktails and a wine list that reaches beyond the usual suspects. The mocktails and non-alcoholic beers make it a comfortable stop for those skipping alcohol. Happy hour pricing appeals to those looking for a bargain.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $9 to $18; wines by the glass from $11 to $20 and bottles $44 to $80. Happy hour cocktails are $8, wine by the glass $7, and Peroni $6.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The drinks menu features Italian-inspired creations like the Negroni Frizzante with lambrusco and the Antipasta Martini with blue cheese olives and smoked prosciutto, alongside a wine list that highlights Veneto, Tuscany, and Piedmont. Mocktails and non-alcoholic beers are given full menu space.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list is extensive and creative, with Italian-inspired ingredients. Named drinks like Treva-Rita and Negroni Frizzante show range, and happy hour adds affordable options. Customers mention the cocktails are expertly crafted and balanced.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive cocktail list with creative Italian-inspired ingredients.; Happy hour offers cocktails at $8 each, including Aperol Spritz and Limoncello Drop Martini.
Standout selections
- — Treva-Rita: tequila, pomegranate, dry curacao, tart cherry, lime, agave, black sea salt ($14).
- — Negroni Frizzante: lambrusco, campari, antica ($15).; Antipasta Martini: Tito's vodka, dry vermouth, blue cheese olives, smoked prosciutto, peppers ($18).
Pricing: $9-$18; happy hour $8
Wine
The wine list is comprehensive with Italian and international selections. Wines by the glass and bottle cover regions like Veneto, Tuscany, and Piedmont. Lunch and dinner menus feature specific wines, and happy hour offers Pinot Grigio and Sangiovese at $7.
Menu strengths
- — Comprehensive wine list with Italian and international selections.
- — Wine features on lunch and dinner menus highlight specific wines by glass and bottle.
Standout selections
- — Barolo, Produttori (Piedmont): $20 glass / $80 bottle.
- — Chianti Classico, La Querce Seconda (Tuscany): $16 glass / $64 bottle.
- — Medici Ermete Lambrusco Rosso: sparkling red with floral and ripe cherry aromas, $13 glass / $52 bottle.
Pricing: By the glass $11-$20; bottles $44-$80; happy hour $7
Beer
Beer selection includes Italian lagers like Peroni and Moretti, plus Allagash White. Happy hour offers a daily rotating IPA on draft. Bottled beers range from $6 to $8, making it a straightforward but serviceable list.
Menu strengths
- — Drinks menu lists bottled and canned beers including Bud Light, Heineken, Moretti, and Allagash White.
Standout selections
- — Peroni: Italian lager, $6.; Allagash White: Belgian-style witbier, $6.
- — Daily IPA Selection: rotating IPA on draft, $8.
Pricing: $6-$8
Nonalcoholic
The non-alcoholic program is noteworthy, with multiple mocktails like Dry Sunrise and Orange Spritz, plus non-alcoholic beers including Athletic IPA and Peroni N/A. One customer appreciated the mocktails, noting they change over time.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple mocktail options and non-alcoholic beers available.; Positive community feedback on mocktails.
Standout selections
- — Dry Sunrise: grapefruit, blood orange, honey, lemon, grapefruit foam ($10).
- — Orange Spritz: apertivo, blood orange, seltzer ($9).; Athletic IPA N/A: non-alcoholic IPA ($6).
Pricing: Mocktails $9-$10; N/A beers $6-$7
Spirits
The spirits program is expressed through cocktails that showcase bourbon, tequila, mezcal, gin, vodka, and rum. No standalone pours are listed, but the cocktail menu demonstrates a broad spirit range with creative infusions and flavor combinations.
Menu strengths
- — Cocktail menu features a variety of spirits including bourbon, tequila, mezcal, gin, vodka, and rum.
Standout selections
- — The Don: apple & vanilla bean infused bourbon, amaretto ($12).
- — Passion of the Spice: mezcal, aperol, passion fruit, lime, agave, spice ($14).
- — Brasco: dark rum, maraschino, angostura bitters, lime, pineapple, luxardo cherry syrup ($12).
Pricing: Spirit-forward cocktails $12-$18
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