America's Most Holiday Decorated Restaurant Close to New York

Looking for a Winter Wonderland just a daytrip from the Capital Region of New York? Welcome to Cava, America's most holiday decorated restaurant!

Cava Fine Dining Italian is right next door to New York State at 1615 West St. Southington Connecticut. The restaurant features 4 dining areas, each with their own theme. Designs are never repeated for a truly unique experience. Check out the pictures below of this year's celebration as well as years past.

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As you will see by the detail, thousands of hours of decorating goes into each season and each design. For example, the Christmas 2021 display featured 70,000 feet of Swarovski Crystals, a record breaking 250,000 lights, over 70 Christmas Trees and more than 40,000 ornaments on display!

For the 2023 Christmas season Cava will feature a King Midas themed holiday display as well as an emerald city and 2 more themes yet to be announced. Television personality Bethenny Frankel recently visited and shared this video.

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In the past designers have transformed the Italian fine dining restaurant into a scene from the movie Frozen, Polar Express, a 'Wizzarding World' and Cinderella inspired dining room. Before you go, make your reservation HERE or call 860-628-2282. Now, let's explore even further.

Cava has been decorating with meticulous detail since 2008. This is a "must see" destination and so close to the Albany area. Check out these pictures but the real magic is to see the place in person.

Look Inside America's Most Holiday Decorated Restaurant!

This one of a kind restaurant is just a short day trip from the Capital Region.

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