We found 407 Restaurants in Hartford County:
Featured Restaurant in Hartford County
Firebox Restaurant
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 25/25/24 $46
The Firebox Restaurant, specializing in "contemporary American cuisine," will provide guests with an aesthetically magnificent restaurant, impeccable service, and a menu and wine list that is second to none. The exposed brick, arched windows, 30ft high vaulted ceilings, and original wood beams in the front bar area make it one of the most impressive restaurant spaces in Connecticut, while the back dining room's combination of white-washed brick, warm fireplace, and handmade Amish farm tables make for a remarkable experience.
The philosophy at the Firebox is simple; a belief that the best food travels the shortest distance from farm to table, that locally grown ingredients combined with classic technique and innovative thinking make for an enjoyable experience. Starting in July the Firebox will be part of a weekly farmer's market held on the grounds of the restaurant, showcasing the amazing farm products of Connecticut. As a chef, Jason Collin has made a solid commitment to utilize local products whenever possible, recognizing the marvelous natural wealth that the state has to offer.
Featured Restaurant in Hartford County
Frank Pepe Pizzeria
221 Buckland Hills Drive, Manchester, CT 06042
860-644-7333
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Pizza
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 26/11/15 $20
Delicious and world famous Frank Pepe's Pizzeria Napoletana of Manchester is now open! Bring your appetite for this original pizza favorite. Beer and wine are served.
Featured Restaurant in Hartford County
Grants
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Mediterranean / Fusion / Bakery
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 25/22/24 $46
This American bistro offers fine dining with a Mediterranean twist or two in popular West Hartford Center.. Elegant but casual, Grant’s offers a relaxing bar and gourmet meals as well as takeout service for those on the go. For larger functions, a friendly and accommodating staff caters to private parties. Seasonal American focusing on American steaks and fresh seafood. "Best New Restaurant in Connecticut, 2001, Connecticut Magazine," Hartford Magazine Best Local Chef 2 years in a row," Patisserie case where all desserts and pastries are sold, made form scratch. Wine Spectator Magazine Award of Excellence. Visit our sister restaurant, Bricco, at 78 LaSalle Road, West Hartford Center.Reservations accepted for all size parties.
Featured Restaurant in Hartford County
Papacelle
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian / Outdoor Dining / Discount Gift Cards
Hand crafted creative Italian food, unlike anything at all in the area and far beyond.
We bring you friendly attentive service, a great wine selection, and food made from fresh local ingredients daily. We craft everything by hand including our bread, all our pastas, and our REAL gelato.
Join us for an evening you will not soon forget, have a drink during our happy hour at our beautiful 12 seat striped mahogany bar, or relax by our gorgeous water fountain on our 40 seat patio, set off the road with a beautiful view of the Avon mountains.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
David, Adam, and Momma
Featured Restaurant in Hartford County
J Restaurant | Bar
297 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106
860-527-7764
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Mediterranean / Italian / Outdoor Dining / Discount Gift Cards
The former Pizza Plus has morphed into a beautiful butterfly, offering an upscale Italian menu sure to please the toughest critic. A couple of years ago, its enlightened owner, Jordan Dikegoros, invested a minor fortune, remodeling and expanding until the restaurant could stand shoulder to shoulder with the Capital City’s better dining venues. The restaurant’s name was changed and the menu updated (but some old favorites were retained). In hiring supremely talented Jennifer Krascella as executive chef, Dikegoros found someone more than equal to the challenge. This handsome restaurant also has free parking, eliminating one of the top discouragements to Hartford dining. In just a couple of years, J Restaurant/Bar has become one of the Capital City's top dining destinations.
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Geronimo
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Nightlife / Southwest / Mexican / Outdoor Dining
The authentic Santa Fe cuisine on which Geronimo focuses is rooted in the traditional foods of the Apache and Navajo peoples, with some Spanish and Anglo-Saxon influences.
The bar, one of the largest and certainly the most unique in New Haven, offers nearly 100 types of tequila in addition to an extensive wine list and myriad top-shelf liquors. In winter, the expansive dining room, framed in slate and walnut complete with a leather wall, is warmed by an adobe fireplace (traditionally called a kiva). In the warmer months, the glass paneled wall, which offers a year-round view of Crown Street, opens up onto the largest patio bar and dining area in the region.
While many modern eateries tout "fusion" fare, Geronimo is 100% Southwestern, arguably the original fusion cuisine. The restaurant is named for the infamous Apache rebel whose current resting place, many believe, is New Haven. Geronimo's only request, when he finally surrendered to American authorities, was that upon his death his bones be returned to his homeland. If Geronimo's skull has, in fact, been brought even farther from his home to reside deep within a society of secrecy in our hometown, then at least we could bring a little flavor from his home to ours.
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Birches Bar & Grill at Mohegan Sun
1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT 06382
860-862-8000
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Casual / American (Traditional)
Indulge in your favorite comfort dishes with a new and delicious twist at Birches Bar & Grill. Located in Casino of the Earth, Birches offers mouthwatering entrées prepared by Mohegan Sun's world-class chefs including cedar plank salmon, woodstone pies, flame-broiled burgers and their signature Turkey Timbers. In the mood for something light? Stop in for tasty small bites like a crisp salad or deli sandwich. Day or night, Birches always has something to offer!
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Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro
97 South Main Street, Newtown, CT 06470
203-426-0805
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Italian / Outdoor Dining / Discount Gift Cards
One of the top restaurants in the area, Sal e Pepe (which means Salt & Pepper in Italian) is as attractive a place to dine as owner Angelo Marini and his staff are warm and welcoming. Guests love the fresh flowers and the unique pairs of salt and pepper shakers at each table. The restaurant always features a list of intriguing specials. Sal e Pepe is especially well known for its sumptuous housemade fresh pastas, but tasty soups, imaginative salads, and entrees like pork chop Milanese, roasted salmon with balsamic glaze and vitello al Gorgonzola add up to fine Italian dining with contemporary American touches. You won't want to miss dessert, either. Even the bread and dip served are terrific. And in warm weather, guests can enjoy al fresco dining on the handsome enclosed porch.
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Leon's
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian / Banquet/Catering / Outdoor Dining
Since 1938, Leon’s Restaurant has been synonymous with New Haven and with family-owned-and-operated Italian food. The tradition continues in Leon's new location on Long Wharf Drive, formerly the Rusty Scupper, with spectacular water views, ample parking and easy access to both I-95 and I-91.
Today, Edward E. Varipapa, executive chef and owner, again offers his customers a broad menu of Italian specialties in a friendly, comfortable, family atmosphere. Leon’s famous signature dishes, Pane Cotto, Gypsy Chicken, Pork Tenderloin Calabrese, and Squid Steak, just to name a few, will be prominently featured on the menu along with the famous ever changing “Goodie List."
DINING ROOM HOURS
Lunch: Mon – Sat, 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Dinner: Mon – Sun, 3:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Brunch: Sun, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
BAR HOURS
Sun – Thurs, 11:30 am – 1:00 am
Fri & Sat, 11:30 am – 2:00 am
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Amarante's Sea Cliff
62 Cove Street, New Haven, CT 06512
203-467-2531
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Water View / Outdoor Dining
In your choice of three very special settings... our radiant, water side deck... our charming, private inn...our romantic, grand ballroom. Won't you please let us know how our forty years of catering the finest wedding can make your a perfect experience.
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Frank Pepe Pizzeria
157 Wooster Street, New Haven, CT 06511-5709
203-865-5762
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Pizza
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 26/11/15 $20
While world-famous white-clam pizza is the standout at this Wooster Street landmark, many other varieties are also worth the often long wait. Beer and wine only.
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Bar Americain at Mohegan Sun
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Steak / Gourmet
An American brasserie, Bar Americain celebrates the foods of America with a healthy dose of the bold flavors Bobby Flay is most known for.
With a menu that ranges from Shrimp-Tomatillo, Crab-Coconut and Lobster-Avocado Shellfish Cocktails to Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Black Pepper Biscuits and Brookdale Farms Honey Sauce, Bobby combines his menu with the energetic fast pace of the time-honored European Brasseries.
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La Tavola
702 Highland Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06708
203-755-2211
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Italian / Outdoor Dining
The center of Italian life can be found at La Tavola. The Table.
Here family and friends share food, stories, dreams and ideas. Here, life comes together around dishes both familiar and satisfying. It is the place where memories are made and lives are shaped. To paraphrase a popular slogan, “what happens at La Tavola, stays with us forever.”
At the heart of this restaurant is a passion for fresh local ingredients, classic offerings that honor a proud Italian heritage with a distinctive approach and the promise of real dining value. In December 2008, Connecticut Magazine, voted La Tavola "Best New Restaurant", New Haven County and Statewide.
Lunch Monday - Saturday 11am to 3pm; Dinner Monday - Saturday 5pm to 10pm.
Full service bar, wine cellar, private parties, catering, outdoor patio.
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Café George by Paula
300 George Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-777-1414
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Breakfast & Lunch
Relax and Enjoy All Your Special Events.
Corporate & Private Catering.
Weddings, Showers, Christenings, Bachelor parties, Graduations, BBQ's, Retirements, Birthday parties, Lunch meetings, Non Profit Galas, Fundraisers.
Fresh & Innovative Cuisine.
We provide full service catering or delivery & drop service.
Waitstaff, bartenders, tents, rentals, linens, floral, music, etc.
Creative & thoughtful menus customized for your taste & style.
Breakfast & Lunch,
Private Function Room,
Dinners-to-go.
Chef-Owner, Paula Konareski
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La Luna Ristorante
168 North Main Street, Branford, CT 06405
203-483-9995
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Italian / Banquet/Catering / Dancing / Outdoor Dining / Brunch / Discount Gift Cards
Enjoy an upscale yet comfortable setting in suburban Branford, Connecticut at La Luna Ristorante, a restaurant that represents a unique blend of authentic Tuscan cuisine and truly innovative culinary creations. Savor the gastronomic creations of executive chef Edgar Ortiz and tantalize your palate with an exceptional selection of fine wines and sinful after dinner delights. Entertainment and lighter fare await you in the spacious lounge and the dining room waves with the soothing sounds of live piano music Thursday through Sunday. Join us for karaoke on Wednesday evenings and enjoy live bands performing Friday through Sunday. On Sundays, La Luna presents its award-winning brunch. Come and join us around the holidays including: Thanksgiving dinner, Easter brunch, Mother’s Day brunch and dinner, Father’s day brunch and dinner, Christmas Eve dinner, Valentine’s Day brunch and dinner, New Year’s Eve party and New Year’s Day brunch.
2hopewell American Bistro and Bar
2 Hopewell Road, Glastonbury, CT 06033
860-633-8698
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
Known for its live jazz six days a week, 2Hopewell serves plenty of American cuisine, but seafood might just be its specialty. The lobster strudel and the crab cakes are highly recommended. A romantic atmosphere complete with candles and linen.
A.C. Petersen Farms Restaurant
240 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119-2018
860-233-3651
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
A.C. Petersen Farms Restaurant has an extensive menu of family favorites. Breakfast is served all day, so you can order your favorite omellette, pancakes or french toast right up to closing time. At lunch or dinner, try one of their delicious burgers, salads, or wraps. If you are looking to quench your sweet-tooth, try one your favorite ice cream treats. They have over 40 flavors of ice cream to make your cone, sundae, or milkshake a delectable treat. Don’t forget to add their famous hand-whipped heavy cream and our gourmet hot fudge as finishing touches to your dessert!
Acapulco's Mexican Restaurant
61 Palumba Drive, Enfield, CT 06082
860-763-5000
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Mexican
A family Mexican restaurant, with authentic cuisine. Full service Cantina!
Adams Mill Restaurant
165 Adams Street, Manchester, CT 06040
860-646-4039
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Steak
Located in a beautiful 120-year-old paper mill that has been restored to its original charm, dinner features all your traditional family favorites, such as Babyback Ribs, Prime Rib, Baked Stuffed Shrimp and Chicken Teriyaki. Adams Mill is home of the Birthday meal. Come in on your birthday and receive a free dinner if you’re 16 or older. Banquet, private and semi-private rooms are available. We also features happy hour daily. Lunch and Dinner daily; Brunch Sunday with our sumptuous buffet.
Agave Grill
100 Allyn Street, Hartford, CT 06103
860-882-1557
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Casual / Southwest / Mexican
Located in the center of Hartford, this festive Latin hangout proves that life is just more fun south of the border. Handmade Mexican decorations bedeck the restaurant, but if you need even more visual stimulation, order the Tableside Guacamole, which is prepared right at your table by the servers. The fresh ceviche is mouth-watering good! Lunch Mon.-Fri. and Dinner daily.
Aladdin Halal Restaurant
121 Allyn Street, Hartford, CT 06103
860-278-0202
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Middle Eastern
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 18/12/17 $19
This small Middle Eastern restaurant is fully halal (no pork, all meat sacrificed Islamic way, serves and allows no alcohol. Although owner Mohamed Agha hails from Egypt, the menu is primarily Syrian and Lebanese. Serves a mix of Middle Eastern dishes as well as, pasta, pizza, salads and sandwiches. The pricing is very inexpensive.
Alchemy Juice Bar Café
203 New Britain Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
860-246-5700
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Casual / Vegetarian/Vegan/Raw / Juice Bar
Alchemy boasts a menu that’s 98 percent organic. With its organic juices, coffees, wraps, grains, beans and much more, those who are healthy and earth-conscious will definitely enjoy this café. Come in and try one of its delicious homemade soups. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily.
Amici Italian Grill
401 Main Street, Avon, CT 06001
860-667-7089
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian
Affordable, great quality food. Excellent Tiramisu.
Angelo's on Main
289 South Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107
860-313-0460
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Italian / Outdoor Dining
Set on the beautiful Rockledge Golf Course, enjoy fine food in our dining room, tavern and outdoor deck overloking the 18th fairway. Private parties welcome.
Angelo’s Restaurant
2705 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033
860-657-9628
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Continental
This restaurant’s elegant ambiance offers great casual dining for the whole family to enjoy, with a children’s menu included. Angelo’s includes a full bar and affordable dining. And if you want to make it a grand event, there is banquet capacity to accommodate a large group. There are a wide variety of dishes from almost every culture to kick back and enjoy. Try the Super Angelo Special and the Chicken Princess. If you want something even more casual, a full menu that contains pizza and grinders offered for takeout and delivery. Catering is also available to accommodate special events. Lunch Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Sun.-Sun.
Ann Howard at Indian Hill
111 Golf Street, Newington, CT 06111
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering
MAKE YOUR SPECIAL DAY A TREASURED AND LASTING MEMORY..
For an ideal location to celebrate your intimate wedding reception or special event, we invite you to look at Ann Howard @ Indian Hill.
● The main ballroom accommodates 200+ guests with dance floor
● Bridal party hospitality suite
● Fireplace
● Covered Veranda
● Private event room overlooking the 18th hole
Indian Hill Country Club features 18 holes of beautiful sprawling greens, while the clubhouse gives a spectacular view from a covered veranda
Ann Howard at the Bond
338 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT 06103
860-278-0105
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 24/22/22 $45
Hartford's landmark Bond Ballroom is again Connecticut's newest and most exciting banquet facility, providing extraordinary views of the Hartford skyline.
Anthony Jack's Wood Fired Grill
30 Center Street, Southington, CT 06489
860-426-1487
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Steak
A casually sophisticated restaurant specializing in wood-grilled Black Angus steaks and fresh seafood.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
191 Deming Street, Manchester, CT 06040
860-648-2368
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Casual
Whether it's for lunch, dinner, after work, or late at night, we've got the neighborhood favorites you've grown to love.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
3140 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111
860-667-3310
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Casual
Whether it's for lunch, dinner, after work, or late at night, we've got the neighborhood favorites you've grown to love.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
270 New Britain Avenue, Plainville, CT 06062
860-747-2358
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Casual
Whether it's for lunch, dinner, after work, or late at night, we've got the neighborhood favorites you've grown to love.
Apricot's
1593 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032-1006
860-673-5405
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Bistro / Contemporary
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 24/22/22 $45
Though most don’t think of it as such, Apricots is really two restaurants in one. The ground-level pub has a livelier atmosphere with its bar and a piano, while the upper level is a quieter and more refined dining room, complete with white linens and a stunning view of the river. The upper level focuses on traditional menu choices such as steaks, scallops and salmon, while the pub focuses more on smaller portions and simpler preparations. Come join us for one of Connecticut's premier dining experiences!Lunch Mon.-Sat; Dinner daily; Sunday Brunch.
Aqua Turf Club
556 Mulberry Street, Plantsville, CT 06479
860-621-9335
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering
No other banquet facility offers the variety and flair of the Aqua Turf Club. Famous for our Prime Rib and Stuffed Shrimp, our guests are treated to delicacies in every course. Grand cheese displays with fresh fruit and abundant trays of hors d'oeuvres greet your guests and lead to your personal selections for their dining pleasure. From the "waiters' parade" as they serve you and your guests, to the mouth-watering Viennese table and its sweet-tooth satisfying offerings, your party at the Aqua Turf will be an event to remember and cherish for ever.
Arch Street Tavern
85 Arch Street, Harford, CT 06103
860-246-7610
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Pub / Outdoor Dining
Arch Street Tavern has transformed an old carriage factory into one of Hartford’s favorite places to relax with friends. This historical building features 50-foot beams and some of the best [and most affordable] American pub food in the area. Monday nights feature a 16-piece jazz band, and Friday and Saturday nights are home to a variety of live music. Come down for a bite to eat, and if it’s warm enough, enjoy your meal on the outdoor patio. Open daily for Lunch and Dinner.
Avon Old Farms Inn
1 Nod Road, Avon, CT 06001-0535
860-677-2818
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Banquet/Catering
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 18/22/20 $37
Established in 1757, this picturesque inn serves New American fare in a variety of charming rooms-including a romantic space that was once a blacksmith shop. The inn is known for its Award Winning Sunday brunch, and its creative A La Carte menu.Dinner Tues.-Sat. 4:00 to 11:00 pm; Brunch Sun.10:30 am to 2:30 pm.
Avon Old Farms Inn boasts an elegant banquet facility, with customizable affairs for 300+ guests. With a passion for excellence, Avon Old Farms Inn can create any event to suit your needs. The terrace and garden surrounding the facility make a lovely setting for your corporate event, wedding ceremony or cocktail reception.
Azucar
494 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114
860-296-5800
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Caribbean / Cuban-Themed
Latin/Italian-fusion cuisine in a relaxing atmosphere on one of Hartford's most interesting streets.
Open 7 Days a Week for Lunch & Dinner; 7 Private Dining Rooms Available for Parties.
Live Latin Jazz Every Friday 8 - 12PM. Call (860) 295-5800.
Bamboo Grill
50 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019
860-693-4144
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Vietnamese
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 21/17/22 $29
Try the happy pancake at this diminutive Vietnamese BYO in Canton. Everything is cooked to order, the food is consistently good and the price is right.
Barça Restaurant & Tapas Bar
1429 Park Street, Hartford, CT 06106
860-724-4444
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Mediterranean / Spanish / Tapas/Small Plates
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 20/20/20 $42
Colorful Spanish/Mediterranean cafe serving tapas, salads, paninis and entrees.
Barcelona Restaurant and Wine Bar
971 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06107
860-218-2100
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Mediterranean / Nightlife / Spanish / Outdoor Dining
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/21/20 $41
Set in the very center of the West Hartford shopping and restaurant district, Barcelona is tucked behind a weathered wooden fence amid plenty of convenient parking. Inside, dramatic artwork accents walnut and glass, and large private room separated by a 20-foot high barn door. Above it all, a private wine room seats up to 14 people for intimate affairs. The outside patio has a radiant-heated floor, and is comfortable from April to October. West Hartford is a restaurant mecca for the center of Connecticut, and Barcelona is the Hartford Courant’s 4-star choice for the best of the best.
Bertucci's
380 West Main Street, Avon, CT 06001
860-676-1177
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Casual
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 16/14/16 $23
Breathe in the heavenly aroma of fresh bread baking and vegetables roasting while savoring the remarkable flavors of signature seafood dishes, entrée specialties, pasta dishes, and of course, incomparable pizzas.
Bertucci's
2882 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033
860-633-2225
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Casual
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 16/14/16 $23
Breathe in the heavenly aroma of fresh bread baking and vegetables roasting while savoring the remarkable flavors of signature seafood dishes, entrée specialties, pasta dishes, and of course, incomparable pizzas.
Bertucci's
2929 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111
860-666-1949
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Casual
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 16/14/16 $23
Breathe in the heavenly aroma of fresh bread baking and vegetables roasting while savoring the remarkable flavors of signature seafood dishes, entrée specialties, pasta dishes, and of course, incomparable pizzas.
Bertucci's
330 North Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06117
860-231-9571
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Casual
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 16/14/16 $23
Breathe in the heavenly aroma of fresh bread baking and vegetables roasting while savoring the remarkable flavors of signature seafood dishes, entrée specialties, pasta dishes, and of course, incomparable pizzas.
Besito
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Mexican
The New York Times said of the original," BESITO (Little Kiss), a newcomer in Huntington, is Long Island's premier Mexican restaurant. It leaves the competition in the dust, serving upscale Mexican food with complex sauces. There are none of the ubiquitous combination plates, those mishmashes where everything tastes alike and is blanketed in melted cheese."
West Hartford should be proud to add the newest Besito to its already long list of excellent eateries. More to follow....
Bin 228 Panini and Wine Bar
228 Pearl Street, Hartford, CT 06106
860-244-9463
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Wine Bar / Sandwiches / Outdoor Dining
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/22/21 $31
Wine bins line the walls of this innovative Italian restaurant. It’s causal and funky with a cozy urban vibe and fabulous bar, and there’s even outdoor dining. Their prices can’t be beat--most entrees are under $10! Specials like beef carpaccio, the imported cheese plate and coppa paninis [pressed sandwiches] are highly recommended. Lunch Mon.- Fri.; Dinner Mon.-Sat.
Bittersweet Bakery
32 Rainbow Road, East Granby, CT 06026
860-413-9602
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Bistro / Bakery
Bakery / Cafe Full Gourmet Catering Menu
Exceptional food and service is what sets us apart. Team Bittersweet is comprised of Culinary Professionals dedicated to providing the highest quality standards in the industry. We offer premium foods delivered with professional service.
Black Eyed Sally's Bar-B-Que & Blues
350 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT 06103
860-278-RIBS
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / BBQ
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 21/19/19 $28
Live blues Wednesday through Saturday nights make this well-known restaurant the place to go for the incredible Cajun and Creole flavors of the South. It’s no wonder that Sally’s is often the provider for bulk orders and catered parties both on-site and off. Relaxed and casual, the crowd here enjoys the Jambalaya and racks of ribs. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Mon.- Sun.
Bricco
78 Lasalle Road, West Hartford, CT 06032
860-233-0220
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Mediterranean / Italian / Outdoor Dining
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 25/23/23 $40
Energetic and festive, the dining room and bar area are always bustling at Restaurant Bricco. The rustic space is casual and contemporary, and the menu offers treats like pistachio crusted goat cheese salad, lobster and shrimp risotto, and cedar-planked salmon, brick-oven pizzas and homemade pastas. Chef Billy Grant was voted "Best Chef in Hartford" by Hartford Magazine, received 4 Stars from the Hartford Courant, and Best Desserts from Hartford Magazine, Hartford Courant, and the Hartford Advocate. Visit our sister restaurant, Grant's at 977 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, for American Steaks and seafood. If you want to get away from the chaos, outdoor seating is available. Lunch Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Mon.- Sun.
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Buffalo Wild Wings
703 Poquonock Avenue, Windsor, CT 06095
860-688-WINGS (9464)
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Sports Bar / American (Traditional)
The Buffalo Wild Wings Experience includes over 45 high definition plasma tv's tuned to the hottest sports action, trivia and Texas Hold 'em poker. Our made-to-order menu features award-winning wings spun in 14 signature sauces, hickory smoked ribs, burgers, salads, wraps and more. Our full bar features 20 ice cold beers on draft, drink specials and dollar-off happy hour Monday through Friday. Buffalo Wild Wings's high energy environment is both wallet-friendly and family-friendly, great for large groups with seating for 300. Every Tuesday is Wing Tuesday with 40 cent wings; every Thursday we offer boneless wings for 60 cents!
Burtons Grill
100 Evergreen Way, South Windsor, CT 06074
860-432-4575
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Contemporary / Casual
Welcome to Burtons Grill, where we pride ourselves on offering you a professional, individualized and sincere dining experience, featuring contemporary American cuisine and sophisticated service. Our food is fresh and flavorful, always prepared from only the highest quality ingredients, reflecting our chef’s spirit and your special requests. We welcome the opportunity to create a unique culinary and service experience for you and your guests. If you’re craving something special, feel like settling in for a while, or have only a short time before your next engagement, let us know. We can make that happen.
Bushnell Park Cafe
60 Elm Street, Hartford, CT 06106
860-728-6730
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Italian / Outdoor Dining
This seasonal venue located in front of the Pump House Building at Hartford's Bushnell Park features a 5,000-square-foot patio, Hartford's largest. The cafe offers an American/Italian menu, a full bar and regular musical entertainment.
Butterfly Restaurant
831 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06032
860-236-2816
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Chinese
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 15/13/17 $25
With an extensive traditional menu of over 100 items, a karaoke lounge, happy hour, a pianist and an elegant atmosphere, Butterfly has it all. Sing with friends or enjoy the first class Chinese cuisine from lo mein to lobster tail.
Caffeine's Cafe
45 South Main Street, Unionville, CT 06085
860-404-0620
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Italian / Outdoor Dining / Breakfast & Lunch
Coffee, wine, beer, tea, breakfast, lunch, dinner, patio and water views in the Unionville section of Farmington.
California Pizza Kitchen of Farmington
3 Westfarms Mall, Farmington, CT 06032
860-561-1027
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Pizza
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 16/12/14 $23
California Pizza Kitchen introduces flavors and tastes from around the world, from Thai to Jamaican Jerk - all on a pizza. All of their innovative pizzas are creatively designed on a delicious crust, and hearth-baked to perfection. Also served are distinctive pastas, salads, soups, appetizers and desserts, including Chicken-Tequila Fettuccine, BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad, Tortilla Spring Rolls and Key Lime Pie.
Capitol Lunch
510 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051
860-229-8237
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Hot Dogs / Burger Joint
If you’re looking for a quick bite to eat but dread the impersonality of franchised fast food, this is the place for you. Known for its friendly, clean and quick service, Capitol Lunch makes buying hot dogs and burgers a pleasant experience once again. Lunch and Dinner daily.
Cappuccino's & More
55 Willard Avenue, Newington, CT 06111
860-604-1655
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Casual / Breakfast & Lunch
High Quality Breakfast, Lunch and Office Catering Served in a Quick Service Direct Mode with No Wait staff.
Carbone's Ristorante
588 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114-2612
860-296-9646
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Family / Italian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 25/20/23 $46
A tradition of fine Italian cuisine and an incredible wine list. There is a reason why Carbone’s is always voted "Hartford's Best Italian Restaurant". Featuring sumptuous veal dishes, steaks, pastas and fabulous desserts. Carbone’s tableside preparations are always a spectacular show. Guided buy third generation family ownership, Carbone’s is a must visit for business or pleasure. Private parties are welcome and outside catering is available.
Open six days a week closed Sundays.
Carmen Anthony Fishhouse of Avon
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Seafood / Banquet/Catering
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 21/20/20 $48
Fresh-only seafood in nearly endless variety, live Maine lobsters up to 5 pounds and thick Certified Angus steaks. Comfortable leather booths, a mahogany bar and suberb service. Dinner every day, lunch Monday thru Saturday. Wine Spectator Magazine has distinguished our wine list with it's prestigious Award of Excellence. Connecticut Magazine Readers say, "Connecticut's Best Crab Cake and Chowder," ten years in a row. Private accommodations are available for groups of up to 40 people.
Carmen Anthony Fishhouse of Wethersfield
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Seafood
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 21/20/20 $48
Fresh-only seafood in nearly endless variety, live Maine lobsters up to 5 pounds and thick Certified Angus steaks. Comfortable leather booths, a mahogany bar and suberb service. Dinner every day, lunch Monday thru Friday. Wine Spectator Magazine has distinguished our wine list with it's prestigious Award of Excellence. Connecticut Magazine Readers say, "Connecticut's Best Crab Cake and Chowder," ten years in a row. Private accommodations are available for groups of up to 40 people.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
31 Red Stone Road, Manchester, CT 06042
860-643-4100
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 19/18/19 $33
We're not real chefs. We're real eaters. We don't mean diners, gourmands or bon vivants. We're two big Sicilian boys from Texas who love to cook and eat. We love the Sicilian food our parents and grandparents cooked. We love the Creole and Southern food our family members picked up passing through Louisiana and stepping off the boat right on the dock in Galveston. And we love the Western food that's just part of being in Texas.
Food, you see, isn't only about food. It's not some big secret. It's something that just happens when all of our interconnected families get together-the Carrabbas and the Mandolas, plus anybody with enough good sense to marry in. You may be poor, went the saying a mere generation ago, but you'll never be hungry.
Casa Mia Ristorante Italiano
381 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114
860-296-3441
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Banquet/Catering
With the stone, brick and wrought iron work, this attractive dining room reminds you of places in Rome. This is one of Hartford's highly rated places. The chef/owner offers an extensive menu featuring Central and Northern Italian specialties including pasta, beef, seafood and poultry dishes. Lunch is served Monday and Wednesday thru Friday 11:00 am to 2:30 pm; Dinner 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm Monday and Wednesday thru Friday. Saturday dinner is served 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm and Sunday noon to 9:00 pm. Closed Tuesday .
Cavey's
45 East Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040-5201
860-643-2751
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian / French
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 28/25/26 $60
Two restaurants in one, the street level of Cavey’s specializes in Italian fare and offers a piano bar and live music on the weekends. In contrast, downstairs is where true elegance is found. A kitchen totally separate from the one upstairs devotes itself to that dining room’s French menu. A specialty of thelower level is the pan-roasted loin of lamb, while the upper dining room recommends the Maine crab ravioli. No matter which you choose, you'll be treated to impeccable service and a wine list that offers the best from Napa to Bordeaux to Tuscany. Dinner Tue.-Sat.
Cavos Tavern & Pizzaria
2414 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111
860-667-9200
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza / Greek
This secret of this gem of a restaurant is Despina, the tiny Greek grandmother in the kitchen. The restaurant offers some of the freshest and best Greek food in inland Connecticut. Go for terrific dinners, hearty Greek pizzas, a diverse Thursday meze menu, Greek wines and beers, and much more!
Char Koon
882 Main Street, South Glastonbury, CT 06073
860-657-3656
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Takeout / Pan-Asian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/14/19 $24
This tiny but cozy restaurant is celebrating its 10-year anniversary! Try the Char Koon Special Noodles, the signature dish, or the Tom Yam Soup. There is not a full bar, but beer and wine is available. Lunch and Dinner daily.
Chau's Restaurant
964 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040
860-643-5006
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Vietnamese
Manchester's only authentic VIetnamese cuisine!!! We serve Pho and a number of traditional Vietnamese dishes. Everything on the menu is made fresh daily. Delicious, healthy, fresh, and affordable.
Chengdu Restaurant
179 Park Road, West Hartford, CT
860-232-6455
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Casual / Chinese / Outdoor Dining
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 18/14/18 $26
This edgy yet comfortable Asian restaurant offers a full bar with a TV and daily happy-hour specials. Spicy shrimp and firecracker beef are popular menu choices and can be enjoyed out on the patio or in the dining room, which contains an indoor waterfall. Lunch and Dinner daily.
Chuck's Steak House of Rocky Hill
2199 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-2342
860-529-0222
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Steak
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 18/13/17 $35
In 1964, Chuck's Steak House created a concept that many other restaurants have followed. Our premise was and still is - a quality dinner and salad bar for a fair price served in a comfortable atmosphere by a knowledgable and friendly staff. Our longevity attests to that concept. We continue to strive to keep our original idea alive
Churrascaria Braza
488 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105
860-882-1839
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Brazilian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 21/17/19 $39
Churrascria Braza is a dining experience like no other. Sit back, relax and enjoy the truly unique steakhouse atmosphere from Rio Grande do Sul in Southern Brazil.
The concept is to serve a wide variety of different cuts of beef, pork, lamb, chicken, etc., in succession, to each diner, thus there is not a traditional menu. The restaurant features a fixed-price continuous tableside service.
City Steam Brewery Cafe
942 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
860-525-1600
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Casual / Brewery / Beer Heaven / Outdoor Dining
City Steam Brewery Café is a spectacular 7 level restaurant in the historic Richardson Building with the Marriott Residence Inn. The 15 barrel brew house allows the Brewmaster Ron Page to handcraft up to 12 styles of ales and lagers. Casually priced classic brewhouse menu with new world touches provides a menu for everyone's tastes. Award winning Brew Ha Ha Comedy Club Thursday at 8 pm, Friday at 9 pm, and Saturday at 8 pm and 11 pm. Live entertainment Wednesday thru Saturday... no cover! Also: large upscale pool room, outdoor beer garden and many function rooms from 10 to 300. Bar open until legal closing hour. Dining 11:30 am until 10:30 pm Monday thru Thursday, until midnight on Friday and Saturday, and noon to 10 pm on Sunday. All major credit cards are accepted.
Colonnade Banquet & Conference Center
2941 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033
860-633-5227
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Banquet/Catering
Private parties - 6 private rooms serving 20-400, very nicely decorated. Corporate and social events. Specialize in wedding receptions. In the Hartford exchange call: 860-278-5225
Conca D'oro Italian Restaurant
2 Spring Lane, Unit 6, Farmington, CT 06032
860-677-6300
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian
Cozy Italian restaurant featuring lunch and dinner with daily specials.
Concorde's Restaurant
1 Bradley International Airport, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
860-627-5311
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Contemporary
Watch the planes take off and land while enjoying favorites like grilled swordfish and Black Angus prime rib. Open daily.
Confetti!
393 Farmington Avenue, Plainville, CT 06062-1322
860-793-8809
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Seafood
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 18/11/18 $37
Confetti offers eight to twelve varieties of fresh seafood daily. Also enjoy pasta, chicken, veal lamb and steaks served in a clean contemporary atmosphere. Lite fare is available in the Sleek New York style pub until 10:00pm. Banquet rooms, catering, al fresco dining, Sunday brunch buffet.
Corner Pug
1046 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06091
860-231-0241
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
Known as "The Beer Drinker’s Companion," this traditional English/Irish pub is aptly described. Its bar boasts of 12 premium beers on tap and 20 bottled beers. Beyond the alcohol, a full menu is also available, with the fish and chips and chicken potpies coming specially recommended. Lunch and Dinner daily; Sunday Brunch.
Così
385 West Main Street, Avon, CT 06001
860-678-8989
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Casual / Deli
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 15/11/11 $15
"Be careful, it can be an addiction" warn regulars of this upscale sandwich chain where the creative choices are built on incredible fresh flatbreads, and there are salads made before your eyes as well.
Così
970 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06107
860-521-8495
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Casual / Deli
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 15/11/11 $15
"Be careful, it can be an addiction" warn regulars of this upscale sandwich chain where the creative choices are built on incredible fresh flatbreads, and there are salads made before your eyes as well.
Costa Del Sol Restaurant
901 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
860-296-1714
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Mediterranean / Spanish
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 25/19/24 $40
Contemporary and elegant with a menu known for its seafood, this establishment also offers a private room, a full bar, and a professional and friendly staff. All of the food incorporates Spanish and South American flavors, and although everything is recommended, the paella is a house specialty. Lunch Tue.-Fri.; Dinner Tue.- Sun.
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Cottage Restaurant
427 Farmington Avenue, Plainville, CT 06062
860-793-8888
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Fusion
The menu at this cozy restaurant changes monthly and promise to be eclectic, but a Southern flare is present in dishes like flashfried oyster Caesar salad and crawfish po’ boys. No matter what you order, the home cooked taste of Chef Patty Queen’s cooking will keep you coming time and time again. Lunch and Dinner Tue.-Sat.
Coyote Flaco
635 New Britain Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
860-953-1299
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Casual / Mexican
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 21/18/20 $30
These homestyle Mexican hermanos feature very tasty basics with a few original surprises thrown in, plus a superb tequila list and oh, those margaritas!
Cugino's of Farmington
1053 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032
860-678-9366
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Seafood / Italian
Northern Italian cuisine like no other. Fine dining amidst Manhattan style ambience. Extensive wine list and liquors. Open every day for lunch and dinner. Entertainment Wednesday, Friday & Saturday. Reservations recommended.
Cuvée
37 Raymond Road, West Hartford, CT 06107
860-756-5590
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Wine Bar / Tapas/Small Plates
Cuvée is designed to provide an exclusive upscale lounge atmosphere for celebrating special occasions or simply relaxing and enjoying a drink with friends.
Cuvée features two truly unique and complementary environments. The "Champagne Lounge" engenders intimate and relaxed conversation with plush over sized couches and private vignettes with lush curtains and soft lighting. The "Wine Room" is decidedly more masculine, featuring a round "wine bar" surrounded by hundreds of bottles of wine from all over the world.
da Capo
5 East Main Street, Avon, CT 06001
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
With an older sibling in Litchfield, Da Capo offers terrific pizzas from an early 1900s Little Italy recipe, as well as other Italian standards and great meats and seafoods off the grill.
Dakota Steakhouse
225 West Main Street, Route 44, Avon, CT 06001
860-677-4311
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Steak
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 18/17/19 $34
Architecturally, Dakota resembles a mountain lodge enhanced with fieldstone fireplaces, buffalo skin rugs, deer mounts, authentic Plains Indian artifacts and clothing, and twig furniture. You can expect a friendly, comfortable atmosphere and attentive, courteous service, combined with hearty and consistently high quality American Cuisine... all at a great value. The hearty and decadent Brunch is a perfect Sunday beginning.
Daybreak Coffee Roasters
2377 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033-2021
860-657-4466
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Coffee Bar / Natural / Tea House / Outdoor Dining
Casual coffee Bistro featuring espresso drinks, teas, fresh baked pastries and over 40 different coffees roastes on-site. Lite lunch served along with gourmet food gifts to go. Relaxe, meet and gather in our outdoor cafe while you smell and taste the freshest coffees anywhere!
Deepwater
210C West Main Street, Avon, CT 06001
860-676-9657
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Casual
Seafood and fresh fish market serving lunches and early evening meals for eat in or take out. Typical Clam Shack fair including fried clams, lobster rolls, fish and chips, fried oysters, fried shrimp, housemade chowders, soups and salads. Menu also includes grilled tuna, swordfish, salmon, scallops and seabass with a range of side orders.
Limited seating of 16, casual eaterie, no reservations necessary. Disabled Access, no smoking.
Diamond Pub & Grill
195 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury, CT 06033
860-659-2002
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Family / Sports Bar / Outdoor Dining
Gather your friends and come watch your favorite sports on one of the Diamond Pub and Grill’s 11 televisions while enjoying one of its delicious burgers, sandwiches or wings. Diamond is an upscale sports bar with a friendly and attentive staff and satisfying menu selection. Take advantage of those warm, sunny days and dine outside on its beautiful stone patio. Lunch and Dinner daily.
Dish Bar & Grill
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Contemporary
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 20/22/18 $41
This classy, new dish on the Hartford dining scene, garnering top reviews for its creative twists to American comfort foods. Polished young servers, many with Hot Tomato's roots, know the score.
Dish n' Dat
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Diner
A modern diner that is family friendly with really good food, plenty of choices and something to make everyone happy at any time of the day or night. It's the latest brainchild of Dish Restaurant Group president Dan Keller. Keller and his business partner, Chef Bill Carbone, are known for their wildly popular Dish Bar & Grill on Main Street in Hartford.
Doogie's
2525 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111
860-666-6200
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Seafood / QuickServe / Hot Dogs / Sandwiches
Home of the Colossal hot dog. Fresh only seafood. Best Philly outside Philly. Where only the food is taken seriously.
East Side Restaurant
131 Dwight Avenue, New Britain, CT 06053
860-223-7373
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / German / Takeout
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 20/20/21 $33
With some of the best sauerbraten and wienerschnitzel around, East Side serves authentic German dishes in a dim and cozy atmosphere. The friendly staff is more than willing to help you decide, and everything is served in hearty portions. Lunch Tue.-Sat.; Dinner Tue.-Sun.
East-West Grille
526 New Park Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110
860-236-3287
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Thai / Breakfast / Laotian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/14/18 $23
Take the name literally since this West Hartford BYO serves up American breakfasts but switches to delicious and exotic, high-quality Thai and Laotian cuisine at lunch and dinner. The setting, such as it is, is a funky former diner and its highly recommended.
Effie's Place
91 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119
860-233-9653
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Family
Effie's is a family friendly, casual restaurant. Locals flock to Effie's for their breakfast and lunch platters. The affordable dinner menu entrees like bakes scrod,, spanakopita and chicken Dijon over pasta are some of the offerings.
Elaine's
1841 Berlin Turnpike, Wethersfield, CT 06109
860-257-4191
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
Boasting a brand new banquet room, Elaine’s is the perfect place for a private party and a great choice for lunch with friends or dinner on the town. The menu offers lots for less, and the food’s delicious. Elaine’s recommends the veal dishes. Lunch and Dinner Mon.-Sun.
Elbow Room
986 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06106
860-236-6195
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Takeout
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 18/16/17 $30
Very good food at affordable prices makes this place a hit. Be sure to try the fried oyster salad and the salmon with brown sugar. Dinner daily, Lunch Monday thru Saturday, Sunday Brunch.
Elephant Trail
39 East Main Street, Avon, CT 06001
860-677-0065
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Thai
Owner-executive chef Soden Tek arrived from a Thai refugee camp in the States with his family as a young boy, the fourth of five children. He spent every night at his mother's and grandmother’s elbows in the kitchen, watching them expertly cook Thai and Cambodian dishes –- both traditional and updated for their new homeland. He dreamed of one day being able to share his passion for Southeast Asian cuisine with the country that he now called home.
He majored in Diet & Nutrition at UMass-Amherst, but he always kept his family’s kitchen close in his heart. Now Soden uses his experiences as a student of both his family and his college to inform his cooking. He prepares traditional Thai dishes with a flair and authenticity that is hard to find, but he never stops innovating, adding new dishes to his repertoire all of the time.
Ella's Pizzeria and Restaurant
1125 Willard Avenue , Newington, CT 06111
8606671268
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Italian
Open 7 days a week for lunch & dinner. Take Out. Free Delivery. Catering Available. BYOB. Authentic Italian Fare at affordable prices. Paninis, Wraps, Pizzas, Entrees, Desserts, & Specialty Coffees.
Evergreen at the Simsbury Inn
397 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070
860-651-5700
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 25/22/24 $41
Located at the Simsbury Inn, Evergreen’s serves elegant preparations of beef, seafood, poultry and pasta. There’s live jazz on Fridays, and a piano player provides entertainment on Wed., Thu., Sat., and Sun. nights. The Sunday brunch is award winning, but if you opt for dinner, try the chicken medallions, topped with smoked mozzarella and served atop a bed of warm orzo pasta salad. Lunch Tue.-Fri.; Dinner Tue.-Sat.
Farmington Gourmet
230 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032
860-677-1223
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Takeout / Lunch Only / Cafe
Your source for fresh, healthy and delicious Food! The Farmington Gourmet uses only the finest and freshest ingredients to prepare healthy food at reasonable prices. Plus, we offer catering for all occasions as well as adult and children's cooking classes, wine tastings, and made-to-order gourmet desserts. Open for lunch MON - SAT, 11 AM - 3 PM.
Feng Asian Bistro
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Sushi / Asian Fusion
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 26/25/23 $47
Located in the center of downtown Hartford Feng Asian Bistro is a concept of the highly decorated Ginza Restaurant Group. The restaurant features a broad range of elegant South East Asian dishes spanning the Pacific Rim from Thailand, China, and Japan. Feng's atmosphere is very urban with hip music and a very global surrounding featuring stone, wood, and stainless steel.
Ferme
279 Avon Mountain Road [Corner Rtes. 10 & 44], Avon, CT 06001-1295
860-269-0240
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Banquet/Catering
Whether you are a guest of the Avon Old Farms Hotel or simply wish to enjoy an excellent dining experience, the award-winning FERME Restaurant & Tap Room is one of Avon, CT's most popular restaurants. Guests enjoy dining in the Main Dining Room with its panoramic views overlooking Talcott Mountain Stream and its ever-changing array of artwork by local artisans (available for sale). Every time you dine with us at FERME Restaurant & Tap Room, it is a new gourmet experience.
For breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday Brunch in Avon, Connecticut, Executive Chef de Cuisine Carl Rynecki creates a new menu each season incorporating the freshest ingredients currently available. Start your day with a sumptuous country breakfast, impress clients with an impeccable business luncheon, tantalize your taste buds with an incredible gourmet dinner, and impress your family with our lavish Sunday Brunch!
Figaro Ristorante
90 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082
860-745-2414
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian
Figaro’s offers fine family-style Italian cuisine, full banquet facilities and catering services. Try the Zupta de Pesce, one of the most popular dishes. Lunch and Dinner daily.
First & Last Bakery & Café
920 Maple Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114
860-956-7000
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Italian / Deli
Handcrafted artisian breads, European-style pastries and authentic deli sandwiches and salads are offered at this brand-new spot in Hartford. Open daily.
First and Last Tavern
939 Maple Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114-2730
860-956-6000
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 20/18/18 $27
Known for its fabulous pizza and generous pasta dishes, this Italian restaurant is the "first" one around, and the "last" one you’ll ever go to, because it’s that good. This dining room is busy and vibrant, and old photographs fill the brick walls. Lunch and Dinner Mon.-Sun.
First and Last Tavern
26 West Main Street, Avon, CT 06001
860-676-2000
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 20/18/18 $27
One of three restaurants, the First & Last in Avon is part of a tradition that began in 1936. The restaurant’s commitment to providing authentic Italian cuisine has not diminished in the past 70 years. Lunch and Dinner daily
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
255 West Main Street, Avon, CT 06001
860-409-9100
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: QuickServe / Hot Dogs / Burger Joint
Five Guy's has been voted "Best Burgers" for the past five years in Washingtonian Magazine, were rated number one "Bang for the Buck" in Zagat Survey and The Washington Post calls them "the Willy Wonkas of burgercraft." In addition, since expanding outside of the DC Metro area, Five Guys has won the Annapolis Magazine's reader poll for Best Fries, Richmond City Magazine's reader's choice for Best Burger and the Fredericksburg Star's Simply the Best Award for Best Burger.
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Seafood / Steak / Wine Bar
The nationally acclaimed Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar offers the best in steakhouse dining – Prime meats and chops, fresh fish and poultry, generous salads and side orders—with a unique wine list known as the “Fleming’s 100” that features 100 wines served by the glass. Fleming’s was launched in Newport Beach, California in 1998 by successful restaurant industry veterans Paul Fleming and Bill Allen. Today there are more than 60 restaurants nationwide. Fleming’s is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including Wine Spectator magazine’s annual Awards of Excellence, and Wine Enthusiast’s annual Awards of Distinction.
Francesco's Ristorante & Lounge
318 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114
860-296-3024
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian / Bar / Outdoor Dining
Discover Little Italy's best kept secret...Whether it's a special occasion dinner, a quick bite in the lounge or a cocktail on the patio - Francesco's serves only the finest food and beverages.
Frankies
1195 Farmington Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010
860-584-9826
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Seafood / QuickServe / Hot Dogs / Burger Joint
After more than 60 years in business, the springtime opening of Frankie's Original "Drive-In" location in Waterbury has become a local tradition. Loyal patrons both young and old know that when those windows open and crowds gather in front, summer has "officially" begun! The Caizzo family's commitment to providing quality food - FAST!! has spawned 8 franchise locations in CT. Several of them now provide indoor service - so fans of their famous footlongs can enjoy them year-round. Voted "Best Hot Dog" in Connecticut Magazine Reader's Poll.
Fresko's Grill & Wine Bar
5 East Main Street, Avon, CT 06001
860-677-5599
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Mediterranean / Greek
Connecticut's Greek offerings have been so disappointing in recent years that it's pleasing to bring to viewers' attention a new Hellenic restaurant in an attractive setting offering an ambitious upgrade from Greek diner fare, including numerous interesting contemporary items.
Fuji Japanese Steak House
1186 Farmington Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010-4752
860-583-4752
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese / Hibachi
Enjoy a flaming presentation of hibachi artistry by a team of Master Chefs. Menu offers authentic Japanese steak, sushi, and traditional Japanese cuisine.
Gershon Fox Room at Marquee
960 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering
Right in the heart of Downtown Hartford is the Art Deco inspired Gershon Fox Room, located in the historic G. Fox Building. Indulge yourself in this magnificently restored masterpiece and experience the ambience and refined elegance of “Old Hollywood”.
The Gershon Fox Room is dressed with crystal chandeliers and dazzling mirrors on the walls. This room also has a coat check and a private area for your wedding party. The room can be set up for sit-down dinners, buffet style, or as a cocktail reception, and there is plenty of parking in the attached garage.
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Marquee’s Grand Ballroom can accommodate:
• Weddings
• Corporate and Social Events
• Upscale Black Tie Affairs
• Meetings • Presentations
• Seminars
• Fundraisers
• And More
Gillette Ridge Golf Club
1360 Hall Boulevard, Bloomfield, CT 06002
860-726-1430
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Outdoor Dining
High-end Public Golf Course with golf shop, practice facility, grill room, outdoor patio and bar for casual dining. The Grill features daily specials including soups, salads, seafood, and NY Strip.
Ginza Japanese Cuisine
14 Wintonbury Mall, Bloomfield, CT 06002
860-242-8289
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese
Great meals, a sushi bar, hibachi grill, three tatami rooms and a full take-out menu make this beautiful Japanese restaurant a treat. Lunch and Dinner Mon.-Sun.
Glastonbury Hills Country Club
239 Country Club Road, South Glastonbury, CT 06073
860-633-5253
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Banquet/Catering
Glastonbury Hills Country Club specializes in hosting weddings, anniversary parties, retirement dinners, surprise parties, cocktail receptions, corporate functions, or any other event. A variety of specialized menu options are available to make any event unique.
Great Taste Restaurant
597 West Main Street, New Britain, CT 06053-3965
860-827-8988
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Casual / Chinese
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 27/23/27 $28
Contemporary but traditional, crystal chandeliers and a beautiful fish tank provide an elegant atmosphere. The menu boasts a variety of chef’s specials including the Peking duck and Triple Delight, a mouth-watering combination of shrimp, Chinese-style filet mignon and chicken with snow peas. Lunch and Dinner Mon.-Sun.
Grist Mill Restaurant
44 Mill Lane, Farmington, CT 06032
860-676-8855
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: French / Continental / Outdoor Dining
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 24/24/23 $46
Grist Mill offers an outdoor dining experience in warmer months, with one of the best views of the Farmington River. The interior is sophisticated and warm, the menu extensive and the food delicious. For dinner, try the Dover sole, and for dessert, tiramisu. Lunch and Dinner Sun.- Sat.
Hacienda Del Sol
1541 King Street, Enfield, CT 06082
860-265-7940
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Latin American / Mexican
Take a trip to Mexico without having to fly. Come to Hacienda Del Sol where we use only the freshest ingredients in our recipes. Come on in for a fresh margarita or a tall large draft beer. We look forward to serving you.
Half Door Restaurant
270 Sisson Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105-3136
860-232-7827
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Irish / Pub / Outdoor Dining
Expect typical Irish fare at this traditional Irish pub. With everything from soups and salads to Shepherd’s Pie, your inner Leprechaun will surely be satisfied. In addition to the full bar, there’s outdoor dining and live music on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Lunch and Dinner Mon.-Sun.
Harry's Bishop's Corner
732 North Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06117
860-236-0400
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Pizza
ZAGAT 2009/2010: -/-/- I
Harry's Bishop's Corner offers a thin traditional or wheat crust pizza with a large variety of fresh toppings. Harry's also has a wonderful selection of salads and affordable wines.
Harry's of West Hartford
1003 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06107
860-231-7166
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Pizza
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 24/14/18 $20
Harry's Bishop's Corner offers award winning Neapolitan style pizza with a large variety of fresh toppings. It extends an inviting and comfortable dining atmosphere with excellent service. The wine list offers high quality wines at a value that will amaze you and complement any pie.
Some exciting additions to the menu include Wheat Crust and Caesar Salad. Harry’s Bishop’s Corner is open Tuesday –Sunday and lunch is served Wednesday through Saturday. We offer catering for any event. Visit us at harrysbc.com for more info or call 860.236.0400.
Hartford Club
46 Prospect Street, Hartford, CT 06103
860-522-1271
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
The Hartford Club is a private city club that Offers the highest level of service along with creative and innovative cuisine. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner in an elegant main dinning room.
Hartford/Windsor Marriott Airport Hotel
28 Day Hill Road, Windsor, CT 06905
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering
Hawthorne Inn
2421 Berlin Turnpike, Berlin, CT 06037-4036
860-828-3571
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Steak / Banquet/Catering
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 18/14/19 $40
Award-winning cuisine famous for beef and seafood. Lite menu available in the lounge. Entertainment in lounge. Appetizers range from Bruschetta and Fried Mozzarella to elegant Crab Cakes. Entrees include Rack of Lamb, Salmon Vin Blanc, Chicken Tuscany. Open for lunch and dinner Monday thru Saturday. Open for Sunday Brunch. Private dining for 6 to 400.
High Meadow
311 North Granby Road (Rte 189), North Granby, CT 06035
800-533-0029
Entree Price:
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Outing
High Meadow is a seasonal resort hosting daily events for 100 to 3,000 guests, including company picnics and private parties, from May through September.
Hilton Hartford
315 Trumbull Street, Hartford, CT 06103
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering
The Hilton Hartford hotel is ideally located in the business and dining district of the historic city of Hartford, Connecticut; an upscale property that completely satisfies all levels of Hilton guests. Conveniently located at the intersections of I-91 and I-84, our Hartford, CT hotel guests can reach over 30 fine restaurants, bars, nightclubs, and performing arts leaders within easy walking distance of our entrance on Trumbull Street.
Accommodations include 393 guestrooms and 11 beautifully appointed suites, many of which overlook the renowned Connecticut State Capital building and Bushnell Park. The Hilton hotel in Hartford, Connecticut boasts three executive level floors that have upgraded amenities and a private guest lounge serving a scrumptious complimentary continental breakfast, hors d'oeuvres, honor bar and evening desserts.
Our Connecticut hotel in Hartford is proud to offer over 15,000 square feet of meeting space. Included in the hotel's meeting space is the city's second-largest hotel ballroom and largest number of breakouts with up to 15 separate rooms available. Included is a 2,200 square foot meeting room that looks out over the city of Hartford.
Hook & Ladder Restaurant
207 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06106
860-246-HOOK (4665)
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Traditional) / Hamburgers
The Hook & Ladder Restaurant, a family restaurant, is a tribute to the passion of those men and women who serve the community and face the fire. Located next door to the South Green Fire Station, our establishment offers a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. The decor reflects the passion of those firefighters, past and present, who risk their lives to serve and protect the community. Our menu features classic family style American cuisine.
Hot Basil Thai Cafe
565 New Park Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110
860-523-9554
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Thai
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 21/17/19 $28
Hot Basil Thai Café specializes in authentic and modern Thai cuisine. Each exotic dish is skillfully prepared in an artistic presentation. Menu includes delicious Stir-Fries, steaming bowls of Noodle Soup, flavorful Curries, Char-grilled meat and seafood, and fresh, healthy salads. Dishes range from delicate and subtle to complex and spicy, from simple and traditional to refined and modern.
Hungry Tiger Café
120 Charter Oak Street, Manchester, CT
860-649-1195
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Outdoor Dining
This friendly, comfortable restaurant is not only home to some great baby-back ribs, but it also entertains guests with live music seven nights a week. Guests can experience three different atmospheres throughout the restaurant. The front is home to the stage that hosts prominent blues acts as well as a variety of live performers. The greenhouse atrium offers guests a cozier feel while they dine, and on the warm summer nights, dinner can be enjoyed out on the patio. If you plan on coming with a large party, you may want to call ahead and make reservations to secure your table. Lunch and Dinner Sun.- Mon.
Ichiban Japanese and Korean Restaurant
530 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105-3108
860-236-5599
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Korean / Japanese
Traditional Japanese and Korean cuisine, emphasizing seafood. The fresh sushi and sashami are superb.
IndiGo Indian Bistro
232 Spencer Street, Manchester, CT 06040
860-646-8600
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Buffet / Indian
IndiGo Indian Bistro is an inspiring new restaurant. We pride ourselves on
using the freshest ingredients of the highest quality. Consideration is given to the combination of colors, textures, originality and presentation of every dish, ensuring a feast for your eye as well as your palate.
We have selected a popular variety of dishes and through this we have created
a tasteful set of menu that is designed to tickle your taste buds.
In order to ensure and enhance its competitiveness,IndiGo will continuously review, update and improve the products it offers. To
this end, IndiGo constantly seeks to introduce new food products to its range in order to increase its variety, keep the interest of its customers and create authentic , yet creative and delicious meals that will be remembered.
J. Gilbert's
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 25/20/23 $44
A casual club-like atmosphere complete with low lighting and brick walls, this restaurant prides itself on professional service and fine dining. The steaks are wood fired for extra taste, and the Maryland-style crab cakes are highly recommended. Dinner Mon.-Sun.
J. Timothy's Taverne
143 New Britain Avenue, Plainville, CT 06062-2021
860-747-6813
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Banquet/Catering
J. Timothy's is famous for casual dining in an authentic New England tavern. A friendly pub, historic dining rooms and facilities for private parties from 10 to 125 are available. The tavern is a perennial peoples' choice winner. A full menu is available into the evening. Take out service is also available.
JD's Pizzeria Bar & Grill
713 Queen Street, Southington, CT 06489
860-621-4788
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Italian / Pizza / Outdoor Dining
JD's is a casual pizzeria as well as a bar & grill. This establishment features an outdoor patio, not to mention a full bar with several TV's.
Jerk Pit Café
2940 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06120
860-547-1212
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Jamaican
Authentic Jamaican cuisine specializing in jerk, roast fish and vegetarian foods.
John Harvard's Brewhouse
1487 Pleasant Valley Road, Manchester, CT 06040
860-644-2739
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 19/18/18 $27
A casual American brewery, the beer is made to complement all of John Harvard’s meals. The baked potato soup is a favorite, and its breads can’t be beat. Perfect for family, friends or a night without the kids, the pleasant staff and solid brew-house fare will surely satisfy your inner craving. Lunch and Dinner Mon.-Fri.
Jonathan Pasco's
31 South Main Street, East Windsor, CT 06088-9744
860-627-7709
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Contemporary
Enjoy the historic ambiance while dining in this 1784 colonial. This recognizable yet surprising American cuisine will please any palate. Try the milk-fed veal, Boston's fresh seafood, variety of pasta dishes, steaks & chops ...or just a piece of homemade strudel!
Dinner Monday -Sunday & Sunday Brunch. Rt 5--Close to Bradley International Airport
Kashmir Restaurant
481 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114-1933
860-296-9685
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Indian
Savor tasty Indian cuisine while dining under a colorful samiana tent. Kashmir's menu is designed so you may enjoy the full range of India's exotic cuisine.In addition to classic Moghul cooking, it offers a wide variety of authentic dishes from every culinary tradition of this fascinating sub-continent.
Seafood from every seaside region from Bombay to Bengal run the gamut from mildly spicy to breathtakingly hot. The menu includes a large selection of vegetarian choices. All menu items are natural, wholesome foods with no artificial ingredients or additives.
Koji
17 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT 06103-2911
860-247-5654
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese / Sake Bar / Yakitori
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 19/15/17 $29
Brought to you by the Toshi Restaurant Group, Koji is a hip new yakitori and sake bar located in downtown Hartford.
What is Yakitori? A Japanese dish consisting of pieces of seasoned and marinated meat, fish and vegetables roasted and grilled on bamboo skewers. The Yakitori is then served with Koji’s own dipping sauces. Traditionally, Yakitori is served without the dipping sauces.
La Casa Bella
1750 Ellington Road, South Windsor, CT 06074
860-644-6901
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Takeout
Our"Italian Style" restaurant uses only the finest ingredients offering generous portions at a very reasonable price. Everything offered on the menu is prepared fresh daily in our kitchen. We take pride in serving the highest quality of food to our customers......"Buon Appetito"
La Casona
681 Wethersfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
860-296-9929
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Latin American / Pan-Latin
Upon arriving at La Casona, you feel that you have been transported to Latin America. The authentic Latin American décor will remind you of Peru, Colombia, Argentina and Puerto Rico. And the food, featuring authentic well-known dishes like Ceviche Mixto, with fish, shrimp, squid, scallops and escargot in a tangy lemon and cilantro sauce, and its signature paella will leave you eager to come back again and again. Most of all, come back and check out the nighttime dance scene. Lunch and Dinner Tue.-Sun.
La Notte
17 Thompson Road, East Windsor, CT 06088-9697
860-627-7774
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Italian
La Notte restaurant creates an extremely elegant atmosphere with its fireside dining and live piano on Friday and Saturday evenings. Try the tenderloin or Seafood Classico. Full-scale banquet facilities available for up to 200 people. Lunch Sun.; Dinner daily
La Trattoria Restaurant
Route 44, Canton, CT 06109-0581
860-673-5000
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Banquet/Catering
Angelo and Tina Bettera, along with their son Mark, have served traditional and contemporary Italian cuisine to the Farmington Valley for 32 years. Jazz is offered on Fridays, and piano on Saturdays.
Lady Katharine
Riverfront Plaza and Charter Oak Plaza, Hartford, CT
866-86-RIVER
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
A river cruise boat offering the ultimate in dining and entertainment on the Connecticut River. Enjoy the buffet or seated dining on themed cruises like Sunset Jazz, Mystery Party and Comedy Wedding.
Lady Katherine Cruises
47 Sunrise Avenue, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering
Discover the endless possibilities for putting a splash of fun in your life. Whether you’re thinking of a special occasion or going out just for fun, you’ll make it a better experience when you are on the water.
Landmark Café
867 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040
860-432-7344
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Breakfast
Cafe´style eclectic breakfast, lighter fare luncheons, and New England style comfort dishes. Tuesday through Saturday, 7am until 2pm, serving breakfast and lunch. Friday and Saturday serving dinners 5pm until 9pm, Sunday Breakfast 7am until 1pm. Closed Mondays.
Lena's First & Last Pizzeria
2053 Park Street, Hartford, CT 06106
860-232-4481
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
Founded in 1982, Dolores Sullivan, the gregarious owner, used her mother's Sicilian recipes to titillate Hartford's taste buds an inspiring pizza pie. Together with her son Darrell, they made Lena's Pizza an event in dining. No pomp and circumstance, just great pizza. The menu evolved to soups made fresh daily. Subs, salads, sandwiches, wraps, calzones, and other dinner specials.
Lisa's Luna Pizza
530 Bushy Hill Road (Simsbury Commons), Simsbury, CT 06070
860-651-1820
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Pizza / Grinder
Lisa's Luna Pizza in the Simsbury Commons Shopping Center offers thin crust New York-style pizza made with only fresh ingredients. Other menu items include grinders, chicken wings, salads, calzones and beer and wine.
Little Thai Kitchen
21 Saint Roch Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830
203-662-2972
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Thai
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/15/19 $30
Little Thai Kitchen offers delicious dine-in or take-out Thai food.
Lox Stock & Bagels
326 North Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06107
860-231-7997
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Family / QuickServe
Visit one of our three loations East of the river for the freshest oven-baked bagels you've ever tasted. We always give a Bakers' Dozen! You can choose from a tempting variety of traditional bagel flavors such as sesame, plain, poppy, onion or egg. Or you can try some of our famous specialty bagels such as cheddar cheese, chocolate chip or our double dipped everything bagel! We also feature fresh 100% Colimbian coffees and delicious overstuffed sandwiches on bagels, wraps or rolls. We now offer office delivery for all of your morning meetings or conferences. Office lunch delivery is also available.
Lox Stock & Bagels
10 Hartford Avenue, Granby, CT 06035
860-844-8110
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Family / QuickServe
Visit one of our three loations East of the river for the freshest oven-baked bagels you've ever tasted. We always give a Bakers' Dozen! You can choose from a tempting variety of traditional bagel flavors such as sesame, plain, poppy, onion or egg. Or you can try some of our famous specialty bagels such as cheddar cheese, chocolate chip or our double dipped everything bagel! We also feature fresh 100% Colimbian coffees and delicious overstuffed sandwiches on bagels, wraps or rolls. We now offer office delivery for all of your morning meetings or conferences. Office lunch delivery is also available.
Luna Pizza
999 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06107
860-233-1625
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Pizza / Grinder
Popular pizzeria located in downtown West Hartford.
M&M Coffee Shop
315 Trumbull Street, Hartford, CT 06103
860-240-7222
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
M&M Coffee Shop Restaurant located at the Hilton Hartford offers casual dining in a warm welcoming atmosphere! This urban hangout is a great place for a bowl of soup or burger or a more formal lunch or dinner.
Machiavelli's
75 Center St., Southington, CT 06489
860-426-9920
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
Machiavelli's Italian restaurant in Southington serves pizza, subs and other Italian specialties. The restaurant is also known for its flat-screen TVs and karaoke nights.
Maeda Sushi Restaurant
530 Bushy Hill Rd, Simsbury, CT 06070
860-651-4100
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese
Please come and try some honest, authentic, Japanese sushi in Connecticut. Owner/Chef Yasuo Maeda started at a prestigeous Tokyo sushi house 40 years ago, spent 25 years as the most sought after sushi chef in New York, and is now here in Simsbury. Our classic Japanese menu features great sushi and plenty of cooked items. Decor is serene and modern with Japanese woodblock prints by Lynita Shimizu covering the walls. Beautiful sushi bar (reservations recomended for dinner) seats ten, total capacity 46. We also have a private room for a party of 7-12. Please see our website, www.maedasushi.com for more information.
Main Pub Restaurant
306 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040
860-647-1551
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Steak
The Main Pub is Downtown Manchester's hot spot for good food and great music. Serving inventive pub cuisine that goes way beyond burgers and fries, The Main Pub feels like a local hang-out but proves to have a much wider draw. That may, in part, have something to do with the live music. The "Pub" features weekly headliners ranging from local duos to national touring acts. Add to that comedy nights, a weekly open mic, and an extensive beer selection, and you've got quite a combo."
Maine Fish Market Restaurant
60 Bridge Street, East Windsor, CT 06088
860-623-2281
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood
Do you always find yourself asking "Where’s a really good fish restaurant?" Look no further. A taste of the ocean is brought into the heart of Connecticut at Maine Fish Market. Savor its lazyman lobster or fried seafood platter in this casual dining atmosphere. Not a seafood lover? Try its steak, chicken or pork chops as you dine by the fire. Takeout is available and the seafood is market priced. Lunch and Dinner daily.
Manchester Grill
316 Green Road, Manchester, CT 06040
860-647-2905
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Seafood / Italian
This charming Manchester gathering-spot is a great place to enjoy some the area's finest Italian Mediterranean cuisine using the freshest local
ingredients. Specialties include the Chicken Princess, Italian steaks and martinis.
Maneeley's Banquet & Catering
65 Rye Street, South Windsor, CT 06074
860-527-2789
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering
From engagement parties to Gala Wedding Receptions and anything in between, our professional service staff would be happy to accommodate your specific requests, Let us help plan your Special occasion.
Marco Polo Restaurant and Banquet Facility
1250 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, CT
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering
Looking for a beautiful facility for your wedding or special event? Look no further!
Marco Polo Wedding and Banquet Facility is the Answer. We have a dedicated staff that takes care of every detail of your special day.
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
350 Roberts Street, East Hartford, CT 06108
860- 289-7212
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Mexican
This Mexican Hacienda is all about fun and family, and in the words of Margaritas, "Everyday is Mex to the Max." The atmosphere here is colorful and casual, and the lively restaurant boasts a separate bar and lounge. The fajitas and the fried ice cream are highly recommended, and everything on the menu is huge and delicious. Dinner Mon.-Sun.
Marlborough Tavern
3-5 East Hampton Road, Route 66, Marlborough, CT 06447
860-295-8229
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
Built in 1740, The Marlborough Tavern has been providing excellent food and service for over 250 years! The Tavern has a full bar and three dining rooms, and is open seven days a week.
The atmosphere has remained nearly unchanged for over 265 years. Its large floor planks, exposed ceiling beams, and cozy fireplace gives every patron a glimpse into the past while being treated to an unforgettable dining experience.
Masala Indian Bar & Restaurant
391 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06106
860-882-0900
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Indian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: -/-/- E
Masala offers customers northern and southern Indian cuisine blended with a variety of natural herbs and spices. The menu is expansive and offers a variety of Indian specialties, beers, spirits and desserts.
Matthew's Restaurant
55 Mill Street, Unionville, CT 06085
860-673-7373
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
In the Historic Unionville section of Farmington at the corner of Mill St & South Main St on the Farmington River by the Steel Bridge
Max Amore Ristorante
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Contemporary
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/21/22 $39
Established in the growing suburb of Glastonbury, Max Amore has become wildly successful. While the menu and concept resemble Max A Mia, Amore has shaped its own identity. The Northern Italian cuisine has been so well received, a Connecticut Magazine poll rated it "Best New Restaurant" in 1995 and "Reader's Choice" three times. For the perfect brick oven stone pie or pastas with the freshest of ingredients, Glastonbury swarms to Max Amore. Offerings on the menu also include seafood, pork, and beef. Daily specials provide additional opportunities to sample new and creative fare. The staff is extremely professional and knowledgeable. They easily assist guests with Max Amore's expansive, yet reasonable wine list .
Max Fish
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Seafood
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 24/23/23 $48
Hip, polished and "green," the newest star in the Max universe serves up the freshest fish around... simply prepared to your order, or creatively designed to a Chef Adam Alderin unique recipe.
Mayor Mike's Bistro
283 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT 06103
860-522-MIKE
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
An American tavern with an Italian-Southwestern flair. "Not Your Mamma's Meatloaf", firehouse pot roast and chicken Pierantonio-- sautéed with garlic, tomatoes and fres hpeas in a brandy reduction-- are highlights. Open Daily.
McKinnon's
114 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT 06103
860-524-8174
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Irish
Described as relaxed, classy and clean, this authentic Irish eatery offers up classic choices such as corned beef, Reuben sandwiches and Shepherd's pie. The food is great, but a pub would not be a pub without beer, and McKinnon's makes it available in 20-ounce imperial pints. Lunch and Dinner daily.
McLadden's Irish Publick House
35 LaSalle Road, West Hartford, CT 06107
860-231-8773
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Irish / Pub
An authentic Irish pub & restaurant in West Hartford Center.
Mei Tzu
4 Prospect Hill Rd., East Windsor, CT 06088
860-254-5797
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese / Pan-Asian
Tucked in a small strip mall, Mei Tzu offers Japanese food and sushi with a smattering of pan-Asian items, principally Chinese and Thai.
Metro Bis
928 Hopmeadow Street 7-B, Simsbury, CT 06070
860-651-1908
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Bistro
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 26/21/25 $47
Metro Bis features American cuisine in a bustling upscale bistro. Menu items include foie gras, smoked salmon, goat cheese tarts, grilled gorgonzola New York strip steak and pan seared scallops. Open Monday - Saturday. Lunch 11:30 - 2:30. Dinner 5:30 - 9:30.
Mill at 2t
2 Tunxis Road, Tariffville, CT 06081
860-658-7890
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Tasting menu
Casual elegance and the freshest local ingredients come together in a quaint setting by the river in the historic Mill in Tariffville.
Mill on the River
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Steak / Banquet/Catering / Continental / American (Traditional)
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/24/21 $35
NEW BAR MAKES BIG SPLASH AT HISTORIC MILL ON THE RIVER RESTAURANT! The mill on the river was special to the Podunk Indians. It was special to the colonists who built a dam on the site and used the crashing waters to run a gristmill. Centuries later the Mill On The River persists as a place of enchantment for the residents of South Windsor - and everyone else who discovers it. And now it's even better. When you just want to sit in an extraordinary setting and sip a cocktail, or some Dom Perignon, or a Bud, or a Kaliber, this IS the place at last. "We knew for years we needed a bar, admits Helmar Wolf, co-owner of the venerable restaurant at 989 Ellington Road. "We had to pick the right time to do it." Clearly the last days of 2007 were right. Customers have lost no time becoming regulars. "People are oohing and aahing," Wolf happily reports. "It's becoming a popular gathering place." Mill on the River Restaurant has always been a place people gravitate to when they want to celebrate and be happy. Its the type of place brides-to-be fall in love with, and the kind of place that has won "Most Romantic" competitions. And now with the new bar is a bar menu - or you can order off the regular menu. You can also sample wine from around the world. There are 250 choices - 43 of them available by the glass, thanks to the new wine preservation system . Amanda Rivers, the staff wine connoisseur, notes that Mill on the River received the 2007 Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine, and has been nominated again this year. Now, not only are customers flocking here for the food, there is also a new gathering place at the bar of Mill on the River Restaurant. This romantic restaurant also offers Sunday brunch, and it’s location, perched atop a beautiful working mill and waterfall, makes it popular for weddings and special occasions. Try the pecan salmon or the redfish nouvelle. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Mon.-Sun.; Brunch Sun.
Min Ghung Asian Bistro
39 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury, CT 06033
860-659-2568
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Asian Fusion
Min Ghung, a new underground Asian bistro with chic Soho feel, is where Greater Hartford's gourmets, sake connoisseurs & art lovers dine. Hot redwalls and urban scene-inspired decor of the bistro oozes an undeniably hip & casual Ambiance. Comfortable Chinese silk upholstered seating faces
the neon-lighted sake wall which
gives off a cool vibe and displays the largest & the most avant-garde sake selection in the state.
Besides the pioneering sake list, you will find cutting-edge Asian Fusion menu, revolutionary sushi & popular korean dishes. The bistro also sponsors Art In Red Room, a rotating art exhibit program, so patrons can enjoy fabulous food while looking at fresh art works by up-and coming artists.
Morton's of Chicago
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Seafood / Steak
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 24/21/23 $68
Morton's of Chicago, The Steakhouse, the nation's premier steakhouse group, specializes in classic, hearty fare, serving generous portions of USDA prime aged beef, as well as fresh fish, lobster, veal and chicken entrees. Morton's is famous for its animated signature tableside menu presentation: steaks, whole Maine lobsters and other main course selections, along with fresh vegetables, are presented on a cart rolled to your table, where the server displays and describes each menu item in appetizing and entertaining detail. The menu, which is the same at all locations, features a variety of favorite cuts, including a 24 ounce porterhouse, which is the house specialty; a 20 ounce New York sirloin and a 14 ounce double cut filet.
Mozzicato-De Pasquale's Bakery, Pastry Shop & Caffé
329 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114-1851
860-296-0426
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Italian / Bakery
Two experiences in one in this Hartford landmark: a café offering favorites such as pizza, pastry, gelato, espresso and full-bar service, and a bakery full of tempting desserts like sfogliatelle, biscotti and more.
Murasaki Japanese Restaurant and Foods
23 LaSalle Road, West Hartford, CT 06107
860-236-7622
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese / Outdoor Dining
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 19/14/16 $36
There is no question that Murasaki is the place to go for the finest and most authentic Japanese cuisine. Making the move from its former Simsbury location, this small restaurant has been highly reviewed and greatly loved by its customers. Stop in over the summer to take advantage of its outdoor dining as you indulge on its Salmon Teriyaki or Sushi and Sashimi Dinner. Open daily for Lunch and Dinner.
Murphy and Scarletti's
270 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032
860-676-0252
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Italian
With nightly live music ranging from jazz to rock ‘n’ roll, this Italian restaurant’s pub-like atmosphere has a lot to offer. The full bar and lunch and dinner menus chock full of pastas and brick-oven pizzas ensure that each visit is a different and fun dining experience. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Mon.-Sat.
Myles Catering
45 Bartholomew Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
860-951-1680
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Takeout
Established in 2003 by Adrian O. Myles, Myles Catering, LLC continues to pride itself on being able to offer daily, delicious, specialty meals, prepared with the freshest ingredients available, all for the total satisfaction of every client. That ‘total satisfaction’ approach is best demonstrated by the strong linkages that Owner/Executive Chef Adrian O. Myles has created and established with some of the leading food connoisseurs within and outside the Glastonbury commercial district.
From Latin America and the Caribbean to Europe and the Middle East, Myles Catering, LLC can provide a single dish or cater for your party/event for up to 500 guests. This number is by no means a limit on the capacity of the company to provide for your catering needs. In other words, there’s no job too small or too large for Myles Catering, LLC.
Naatiya Indian Restaurant
8 Mountain Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002
(860)-726-0126
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Indian / Indian-Chinese
Naatiya is a place for authentic South Indian vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, including a few Indian-Chinese offerings.
New Mill Restaurant
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Continental
Enjoy specialties such as veal Milanese with stuffed portobello mushrooms served with a shallot cream sauce, all in an instantly comfortable setting.
Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub
827 Pine Street - Forestville Commons, Bristol, CT 06010
860-314-9900
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Family / Casual
The Ninety-Nine is a full service, casual dining restaurant with a variety of menu selections. So whatever you are in the mood for- steak, chicken, pasta, seadfood, mouth-watering appetizers, and huge desserts- you'll always come back for more!
Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub
2095 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111
860-666-5599
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Family / Casual
The Ninety-Nine is a full service, casual dining restaurant with a variety of menu selections. So whatever you are in the mood for- steak, chicken, pasta, seadfood, mouth-watering appetizers, and huge desserts- you'll always come back for more!
Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub
315 West Main Street- Route 44, Avon, CT 06001
860-677-2699
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Family / Casual
The Ninety-Nine is a full service, casual dining restaurant with a variety of menu selections. So whatever you are in the mood for- steak, chicken, pasta, seadfood, mouth-watering appetizers, and huge desserts- you'll always come back for more!
Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub
3025 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033
860-652-9699
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Family / Casual
The Ninety-Nine is a full service, casual dining restaurant with a variety of menu selections. So whatever you are in the mood for- steak, chicken, pasta, seadfood, mouth-watering appetizers, and huge desserts- you'll always come back for more!
Noble Steak House & Sushi Bar
235 Queen Street, Southington, CT 06489
860-628-7888
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese / Hibachi
Tucked away in the Wal-Mart Plaza on Queen Street in Southington, Noble's extensive hibachi and sushi menu, along with its spacious and modern Asian decor, make for an excellent dining experience for the entire family.
Nutmeg Restaurant
297 South Main Street [Route 5], East Windsor, CT 06088
860-627-7094
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Continental
The Nutmeg Restaurant is old New England dining at its finest. A quaint and relaxing departure for lunch, dinner or Sunday brunch. Our menu features many of your favorites, all exquisitely prepared to your liking. We are an excellent choice for your next meeting or banquet, with the capacity to host parties of 20, 40, 100, or weddings of up to 200 guests.The Nutmeg Restaurant, "We have a table waiting for you!" [Formerly The Eatery.]
O'Porto
2074 Park Street, Hartford, CT 06103
860-233-3184
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Mediterranean / Banquet/Catering / Portuguese
$22.95 Prix Fixe Menu! »»» Seafood, sausage, and sangria all make for a welcome European-style sense of relaxation. O'Porto serves upscale Portuguese food with an emphasis on fruits de mer. Known for authentic dishes: Arroz de Marisco, Carne de Porco Alentejana, and 7 varieties of Paelha
Private party rooms for 18 to 100 guests.
Hours: Lunch, Tue.-Fri., 11:45 to 2:30 p.m.; DInner, Tues. - Sat. 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.; Sun (Brunch & Dinner), Noon to 8 p.m. Closed Mondays. 1/2 price Happy Hour appetizers Tuesday thru Friday, 4:30 to 7:00. [Amex/MC/V]
Olympic Pizza House
885 Main Street, South Glastonbury, CT 06073-0447
860-659-1336
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Family / Pizza
From casual to exquisite dining, Olympic Pizza Restaurant has a varied menu that truly offers unforgettable meals guaranteed to satisfy. Professional chefs continue to transform Olympic into a quality restaurant which boasts menus of entrees that include Beef & Poultry, Seafood and Italian Specialties. Chef suggestions include Cajun Prime Rib, Chicken Oscar, Broiled Seafood Platter, Chicken Shrimp Louisiana, Broiled Scrod, Chicken Fricassee, Tortellini Carbonara and Beef Tips.
On the Border Mexican Café
1519 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
860-513-1020
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Mexican
What are you waiting for? Eat. Relax. Laugh. Discover the joys of venturing Off The Map.
Oyama
136 - 150 Berlin Rd., Cromwell, CT 06416
860-632-2324
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese / Hibachi
Crowds flock to this popular Japanese restaurant with six hibachi tables, a well-stocked sushi bar and exciting cocktails.
Oyama
136 Elm St. (State Line Plaza), Enfield, CT 06082
860-741-6406
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese / Hibachi
A full menu of Japanese offerings, eight hibachi tables, a well-stocked sushi bar and imaginative cocktails draw the crowds to this Enfield eatery.
P.F. Chang's China Bistro, West Hartford
West Farms Mall, Farmington, CT 06032
860-561-0097
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Bistro / Chinese
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 19/18/17 $33
At P.F. Chang's. we are committed to providing you with an exceptional dining experience every time you walk through the doors. Each dish on our extensive menu is prepared to order using only the freshest and highest quality of ingredients.
P.F. Chang's is unique. It blends classic Chinese design with a modern bistro look. Slate, wood, metal, and dyed concrete are combined with rich earth tones and dramatic lighting to create a stunning visual presentation.
Pagliacci's Restaurant
333 East Street, Plainville, CT 06062
860-793-9241
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
We have been serving the community for over 30 years offering casual yet, elegant sit-down Italian lunches and dinners. Our menu offers a variety of inviting pasta dishes, pizza, and other Italian fare. Homemade pastas and sauces. The absolute best Italian food in town!!
Panera Bread
2450 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033
860-659-0005
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Deli / Gourmet
There is no substitute for bread. It is one of a handful of life's simple pleasures essential to our daily lives. The very smell of it makes us feel at home anywhere and at the same time transports us to some of our favorite memories. Bread brings us joy and comfort. It reassures us and makes us feel close and connected to those we care about. It is a gift that fulfills our bodies, strengthens our minds and nourishes our spirits.Bread is the food of life.
Panera Bread
179 Deming Street, Unit E, Manchester, CT 06040-1731
860-791-6050
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Deli / Gourmet
There is no substitute for bread. It is one of a handful of life's simple pleasures essential to our daily lives. The very smell of it makes us feel at home anywhere and at the same time transports us to some of our favorite memories. Bread brings us joy and comfort. It reassures us and makes us feel close and connected to those we care about. It is a gift that fulfills our bodies, strengthens our minds and nourishes our spirits.Bread is the food of life.
Panera Bread
90 Elm Street #79, Enfield, CT 06082
860-745-5800
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Deli / Gourmet
There is no substitute for bread. It is one of a handful of life's simple pleasures essential to our daily lives. The very smell of it makes us feel at home anywhere and at the same time transports us to some of our favorite memories. Bread brings us joy and comfort. It reassures us and makes us feel close and connected to those we care about. It is a gift that fulfills our bodies, strengthens our minds and nourishes our spirits.Bread is the food of life.
Panera Bread
1214 Farmington Avenue, Bristol, CT 06010
860-585-2501
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Deli / Gourmet
There is no substitute for bread. It is one of a handful of life's simple pleasures essential to our daily lives. The very smell of it makes us feel at home anywhere and at the same time transports us to some of our favorite memories. Bread brings us joy and comfort. It reassures us and makes us feel close and connected to those we care about. It is a gift that fulfills our bodies, strengthens our minds and nourishes our spirits.Bread is the food of life.
Panera Bread
The Shoppes at Farmington Valley, Canton, CT 06019
860-693-9514
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Deli / Gourmet
There is no substitute for bread. It is one of a handful of life's simple pleasures essential to our daily lives. The very smell of it makes us feel at home anywhere and at the same time transports us to some of our favorite memories. Bread brings us joy and comfort. It reassures us and makes us feel close and connected to those we care about. It is a gift that fulfills our bodies, strengthens our minds and nourishes our spirits.Bread is the food of life.
Panera Bread
3120 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111
860-667-8008
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Deli / Gourmet
There is no substitute for bread. It is one of a handful of life's simple pleasures essential to our daily lives. The very smell of it makes us feel at home anywhere and at the same time transports us to some of our favorite memories. Bread brings us joy and comfort. It reassures us and makes us feel close and connected to those we care about. It is a gift that fulfills our bodies, strengthens our minds and nourishes our spirits.Bread is the food of life.
Pazzo Cafe
377 Cromwell Avenue, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
860-721-8888
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Casual
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/17/19 $32
Tony Albano opened Pazzo Italian Cafe in Glastonbury in 1999. Tony along with his two sons, Sam and Michael Albano and nephew Carmine Aiello run the business together. To own and operate a business with your family is a dream come true.
Pazzo Italian Cafe has had many reviewers praising the consistent quality of food and service, which speaks for the cafes popularity for lunch and dinner 6 days a week.
Pazzo Italian Cafe
60 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury, CT 06033-2033
860-657-3447
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Casual
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/17/19 $32
Pazzo Italian serves some of the best Italian food in Greater Hartford for a very fair price. Some of their standout entrées include the pork tenderloin, filet mignon and roasted duck. Pazzo’s dessert offerings are displayed in glass cases in the lobby, but this only adds to the warm and comfortable décor created by Pazzo’s faux-textured walls, pennant curtains and large mural. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Mon.-Sat
Pepper Pot
9 Center Street, Southington, CT
860-621-9192
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Casual / Breakfast & Lunch
The Pepper Pot, one of Southington’s best-kept secrets offers a beautiful setting out-looking the town green. Savor the bountiful breakfasts or tantalizing lunches, served with unblemished friendliness and service above all standards.
They use the freshest of ingredients available to create an extensive menu with a wide array of diverse salads, pub style burgers, inventive omelets and colossal pancakes made with anything imaginable. Stop by and experience for yourself a true essence of what food is supposed to be.
Peppercorn's Grill
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian / Contemporary
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 25/21/22 $47
SPECIAL!!!!Peppercorn's Grill will host a beer tasting featuring Brewery Ommegang on Wednesday, August 31, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Come sample four of the breweries distinctive ales while enjoying a four-course meal. Each course will be paired with one of the ales that is also an ingredient in the dish. Menu items will include Shrimp Piri-Piri and "drunken" short ribs. The cost is $45 per person and reservations are strongly recommended.A beautiful mural depicts Rome in this upscale Italian restaurant. The dinner menu includes traditional favorites like Veal Osso Bucco and Spinach Ricotta Ravioli, and there are new specials every day. Remember: When in Rome, do as the Romans and save room for the Valrohnna Cake, served with a creamy hazelnut gelato. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Mon.-Sat.
Phó Boston
144 Shield St., West Hartford, CT 06110
860-953-8678
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Vietnamese
The friendly atmosphere with a Vietnamese feel boasts that they have the best pho around. Besides the pho soup, other specialties include a variety of chicken, beef and seafood dishes. Take out is offered so the great taste is always available, even when you are on the go. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Sun.-Sat.
Piatti Ristorante & Bar
1001 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury, CT 06033
860-430-5493
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian
The philosophy of Piatti is simple: offer hearty portions of pastas and salads, homemade soups, panini and pizza that let the local, fresh ingredients shine. Combine this passion with the freshest vegetables and herbs, premium meats and of course, excellent wines and other beverages and you have a recipe for memorable meals.
Piatti Ristorante is a casual neighborhood eatery and a warm, welcoming place to go for fantastic Italian cooking. Piatti offers generous portions and an impressive selection of martinis, wines, and coffee drinks. Whether taking a client to lunch, taking the family to dinner, watching the game with friends or out for a romantic evening, Piatti is perfect for any occasion. You will be able to choose the atmosphere that is right for you with seating in the bar with two flat screen televisions, seating in the dining room with the center stone fireplace, or seasonal seating on the patio with our outdoor fire pit. There is also a small room located in back of the restaurant available upon request.
Piccolo Arancio
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 26/22/24 $45
Dim lighting and simple white linen add romance to this charming restaurant, which boasts a full bar and a banquet room for private parties and functions. A favorite from the dinner menu is the Arancio ravioli, stuffed with spinach and ricotta and served with an orange-sage sauce. For meat lovers, the osso busso, a veal shank served with vegetables and risotto, is especially delicious. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Mon.-Sat.
Pickleworks
541 Spring Street, Windsor Locks, CT 06074
860-627-7600
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Deli
Offers breakfast, lunch and new dinner menu featuring steaks, seafood, chicken, specials and delicious desserts.
Pig's Eye Pub
356 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT 06103
860-278-4747
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Pub / Outdoor Dining
Pool hall with 18 different drafts. Best view of the state capitol from our outdoor patio.
Pintore Catering by Kelleanne
103 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105
860-246-1122
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering
Upscale off Premise Caterer serving corporate & Social Markets
Plan B Burger Bar & Tavern
138 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06762
860-231-1199
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/17/18 $23
Plan B's menu provides diners with the opportunity to experience modern American food with regional influences and flare in a relaxed casual environment.
Polytechnic ON20
1 State Street, Hartford, CT 06103
860-722-5161
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Banquet/Catering / French / Tasting menu / Prix-fixe
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 28/24/28 $55
One of the region's premier dining establishments. Located high above Hartford overlooking the Connecticut River and the city, Polytechnic ON20 is a contemporary American restaurant, also available for private functions. Prix-fixe and tasting menus offer perhaps the finest food this state has ever produced.
Lunch, Weekdays
CocktailsON20, Thursday and Friday
Dinner, Thursday and Friday
Pond House Café and Banquet Facility
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Bistro / Banquet/Catering
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 22/20/18 $32
Nestled in the midst of beautiful Elizabeth Park, the Pond House offers fine dining in a comfortable atmosphere. The classic menu is available for takeout, and catering and rooms for private parties are also offered. While there isn’t a bar, BYOB is encouraged. Lunch and Dinner Tue.-Sat.; Brunch Sun.
Prospect Cafe
345 Prospect Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06105-4105
860-523-8069
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Italian
The Prospect Café, a West Hartford landmark since 1965, serves lunch and dinner seven days a week, featuring Italian-American dishes such as pastas, veal, chicken, steak, salads, homestyle soups and sandwiches. In addition, they offer an evening bar menu with lighter fare choices including gourmet pizza.
Puerto Vallarta
2385 Berlin Turnpike, Newington, CT 06111
860-667-8080
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Family / Mexican
Welcome Amigos! In the mood for a fiesta? This casual, laid back restaurant may be just the place you are looking for. With its specialties like arroz con pollo and peseado sudado mixta and the marichi band serenading its guests with Mexican music on Sunday nights, this place will surely leave you satisfied.
Puket Café
1030 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109
860-529-6590
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Thai
ZAGAT 2009/2010: -/-/- M
Experience the essence of authentic Thai cuisine. Capture the essential elements of East and West, where there are many choices of dining options to please all tastes. Whatever the word "authentic cuisine" means to you, rest assured that our restaurant has it all.
Rainforest Cafe
Westfarms Mall, Farmington, CT 06032
860-521-2002
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Casual
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 11/23/15 $26
Rainforest Cafe® is A Wild Place to Shop and Eat®! Our unique restaurant and retail concept is an adventure through the most realistic indoor rain forest ever created! Discover amazingly lush surroundings, cascading waterfalls, and beautiful giant aquariums. Savor our fresh, original menu selections, influenced by the cuisines of Mexico, Asia and the Caribbean. Your Adventure is About to Begin!
Rajun Cajun
255 New Park Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
860-231-7159
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Casual / BBQ
Southern hospitality abounds at this Cajun eatery. Serving monster portions of "home cooked" meals like macaroni and cheese and a dish called Crayfish Desire, authenticity is what it’s all about. With a warm, casual atmosphere and a soul food menu with nothing over $10.95, what’s not to like?
Red Plate
253 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT 06103
860-524-8651
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
Comfortable, inexpensive, home-made "comfort" food.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
330 Roberts St, East Hartford, CT 06108
860-290-1844
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., was founded on four core values: Honor, Integrity, Continually Seeking Knowledge and Having Fun. These core values are the foundation for every Red Robin decision from creating its mouthwatering gourmet burgers to hiring energetic Team Members and even to deciding new restaurant locations. They also are the foundation for how the company treats its Team Members, Guests and communities. Red Robin’s core values can be found embroidered on the sleeve of every Team Member’s uniform, which serves as a constant reminder of what makes the company unique and special.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
360 Buckland Hills Drive, Manchester, CT 06042
860-644-4100
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., was founded on four core values: Honor, Integrity, Continually Seeking Knowledge and Having Fun. These core values are the foundation for every Red Robin decision from creating its mouthwatering gourmet burgers to hiring energetic Team Members and even to deciding new restaurant locations. They also are the foundation for how the company treats its Team Members, Guests and communities. Red Robin’s core values can be found embroidered on the sleeve of every Team Member’s uniform, which serves as a constant reminder of what makes the company unique and special.
Reuben's Delicatessen
35A LaSalle Road, West Hartford, CT 06107
860-233-DELI (3354)
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Deli
Welcome to Reuben’s Delicatessen, a true authentic New York-Style, Jewish Deli in West Hartford Center. At Reuben’s, you’ll find only the highest quality ingredients with everything cooked homemade and handmade on the premises. First-cut corned beef,
oven roasted turkey, homemade matzoh ball soup, custom green salads, slow cooked beef brisket and challah french
toast are some of our specialties for you to sample.
We’ve worked hard to provide you the best, so enjoy!
Rita's Ices, Cones, Shakes & Other Cool Stuff
279 Queen Street, Southington, CT 06489
860-276-8829
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Ice Cream
You’ll find something to treat everyone at Rita’s, from our legendary Italian Ice, the blended perfection of our Misto Shake, our mouth-watering Gelati, to rich & creamy Old-Fashioned Frozen Custard. Just look for our red and white striped awning …
Rizzuto's Wood-Fired Kitchen & Bar
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Italian / Pizza / Cheese / Tapas/Small Plates
More upscale than its popular older sibling in Bethel, this new restaurant has come to Blue Back Square in West Hartford with a bang. The wood-fired smell that drifts from the kitchen is a guarantee of authentic cooking. Enjoy small plates, gourmet cheeses, terrific specialty pizzas, imaginative entrees and mouth-watering desserts.
Roma Restaurant and Pizzeria
358 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, CT 06108
860-282-0298
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Italian
Known for its brick-oven hand-tossed pizza, this family owned and operated restaurant serves Italian home cooking at its best. Soups and breads are freshly made, and entrees like chicken and veal Parmesan can’t be beat. Huge portions and an Old World Italian atmosphere. Lunch and Dinner Tue.- Sun
Ruth's Chris Steak House
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Seafood / Steak
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 24/20/22 $62
Expect to be pampered at Ruth’s Chris, an upscale steakhouse that serves some of the best U.S. prime beef around. In addition to its famous steaks, the menu offers chicken, seafood and vegetarian entrees, an array of New Orleans-inspired appetizers, and desserts that taste as good as they look. Dinner Mon.-Sun.
Sawadee Thai Cuisine
465 Buckland Street, South Windsor, CT 06074
860-644-0647
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Thai
Savor the relaxing, contemporary atmosphere as you enjoy one of the mouth-tantalizing duck entrees available at Sawadee Thai Cuisine. Featuring extensive daily specials, be sure to try its well known Panang Duck topped with light sweet and spicy curry with basil, lemon leaf, string bean and snow peas. Lunch and Dinner: Sun.-Sat.
Saybrook Fish House
2165 Silas Deane Highway, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
860-721-9188
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 21/17/20 $34
This Fish House is anything but stuffy. Casual and low key, the menu offers fun choices like the Poiseiden Adventure alongside more traditional dishes of shrimp scampi and grilled swordfish. Land-lovers have plenty of choices as well, and the full bar is a great place to hang out. Lunch Tue.-Fri.; Dinner Mon.-Sun.
Saybrook Fish House of Canton
460 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT
860-693-0034
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Seafood
Four separate dining areas with its own cozy fireplaces abound at this comfortable family restaurant. Try the shrimp scampi, the crab cakes or the baked stuffed shrimp, but don’t let the name deceive you; there are plenty of menu selections to satisfy even the pickiest land-dweller. Lunch and Dinner Mon.- Sun.
Scooters Grill
81 Whiting Street, Plainville, CT 06062
860-410-1923
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Seafood / Outdoor Dining
Burgers as big as your head! Scooters Grill where it's all about the meat. Scooters takes great pride in it's fresh ground beef that's ground in house daily. Burgers, Seafood, Dogs and more.... outside patio and an excellent wine list all at 19.00 per bottle
Shish Kebab House of Afghanistan
36 LaSalle Road, West Hartford, CT 06107
(860) 231-8400
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Afghan / Middle Eastern
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 24/20/22 $32
Spacious multi-level restaurant and bar in the heart of West Hartford Center. Offering traditional Afghan dishes such as Afghan noodles, rice dishes and a variety of vegetable, meat and seafood shish kebabs, marinated and char-broiled.
Silo
330 Main Street [Route 10], Farmington, CT 06032
860-677-0149
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Continental
The Silo serves both Italian and American fare with familiar standards from their family background. Dishes such as Veal Cutlet Parmigiana and Linguine with Clam Sauce can be found on the same menu as Filet Mignon and Dover Sole Almondine.
Seasonal favorites include Roast Duckling, Farmington Cioppino and Talapia Oreganto along with other delicious choices. The side dishes include old favorites but also provide more updated choices, such as sweet potatoes, roasted garlic mashed white potatoes and grilled asparagus, just to mention a few. The Silo also offers tableside cooking for entrees such as Steak Diane.
Simsbury 1820 House Cafe
731 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070
860-658-7658
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Banquet/Catering
Charming and romantic, there’s always a fire blazing at this beautiful colonial inn and restaurant. In addition to a delicious dinner menu, with choices like grilled fillet of beef, shrimp and sea scallops, the 1820 House is a wonderful spot for wedding receptions and private parties. Dinner Mon.-Thu.
Sliders Sports Bar & Grill
88 New Britain Ave., Plainville, CT 06062
860-747-4477
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sports Bar
This popular sports bar has a sibling in Berlin and plans to open another in the Plantsville section of Southington.
Sliders Sports Bar & Grill
197 Episcopal Rd., Berlin, CT 06037
860-829-9292
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sports Bar
This popular sports bar has a sibling in Plainville and plans to open another in the Plantsville section of Southington.
Smoke in the City
6 Wintonbury Mall, Bloomfield, CT 06002
860-243-9167
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Seafood / BBQ
This Bloomfield restaurant is an intriguing hybrid, with stone pies, sandwiches, burgers, appetizers and entrees that take in a wide swath of the globe, with an emphasis on barbecue and seafood. More recently, the owners have opened Dulce in Hartford.
Smokin' Rock BBQ
944 Cromwell Avenue, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
860-372-4776
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: BBQ
If you are a fan of low-and-slow barbecue, here's a place for you. It's not fancy, but the food is tasty. Starters include mac & cheese bites, corn fritters with maple garlic butter and wings. Main course offerings include a beef brisket platter, pulled-pork platter, and a half-rack of baby-back ribs among others. Each entree comes with corn bread and a choice of two sides, including cole slaw, collard greens, onion rings, baked beans, fries or the mac and cheese and corn fritters.
South Tavern
840 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06073
860-659-2662
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Traditional) / Outdoor Dining
South Tavern, located in South Glastonbury, CT, is a premier sports bar that provides customers with a satisfying entertainment experience. Sports fans can watch their favorite team play on one of our wide screen televisions while indulging in fantastic food and beverages.
South Tavern is open daily for lunch and dinner on a year round basis, serving generous portions at an affordable price. Our facilities include ten wide screen televisions, a beautiful outdoor patio, and a large selection of domestic and imported draft beers. We offer Directv, The Sunday Ticket, and ESPN Game Plan, so we can accommodate various types of sports fans. With our weekly game day beer and food specials, customers can enjoy an extra twist to our daily menu. Family dining, complete with a children’s menu, is always an option, so feel free to bring along the entire gang and enjoy the moment.
Spris Restaurant
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian / Casual
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 21/20/21 $40
Hip, engaging and sophisticated. Enjoy Spris authentic northern Italian cuisine and live entertainment on Thurs. nights; relax with the view of the Constitution Plaza and Hartford through the floor-to-ceiling windows. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Mon.-Sat.
Staropolska
252 Broad Street, New Britain, CT 06053
860-612-1711
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Polish
Welcome to Staropolska, where you'll find Polish cuisine, bar, and many, many more other details, which create something, what you can define as 'atmosphere'. This impression is heightened by aroma of dishes being prepared fresh daily.
We are known for perfect cuisine, rich menu, kind service (known for its wait-staff), and pleasant interiors.
It’s the perfect place for everybody who has never experienced true Polish cuisine.
Suffield Inn Bar & Grill
94 Mauntain Road, Suffield, CT 06078
860-668 0219
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Continental
Suffield Inn Bar & Grill has been providing great Italian and Portuguese cuisine to their loyal guest for years. We feed everyone, from the local regulars, professional athletes, movie stars, corporate clients to the travelers flying into Bradley Airport every day
Enjoy the airy, high-ceiling space of our dining room as you savor the warmth of our fireplace. Our knowledgeable service staff is more than willing to guide you through our menu offerings and suggest just the right wine, beer or cocktail to compliment your meal.
As Beny says it best, "Try us once and you will always come back".
Sukhothai
841 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040
860-432-7405
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Thai
The sweet, spicy, fragrant and habit-forming Thai specialties combined with the soft music and decorative flowers make this one restaurant you do not want to miss. Be sure to try the pad thai as well as the very popular hot-and-sour soup. The restaurant is casual and very affordable. Lunch- Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Sun.-Sat.
T D Homer's
461 Queen St., Southington, CT 06489
860-329-0387
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Casual / Sports Bar
Perfect with the kids, without the kids, before the game, after the game, or instead of the game. Close to 100 TV's, the pace is fast, the food is fun.
Take Five
1 Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103
860-524-9669
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Banquet/Catering
Located in the Gold Building in Hartford, Take Five services the business in Downtown Hartford with breakfast, lunch and corporate catering
Tango
2935 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033
860-657-4527
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian / Argentinean
At Tango Restaurant you will experience a fusion of Italian and Argentine cuisine including the finest wines, house-made pasta’s, sauce’s, fresh meats and seafood.
Please join us and celebrate life.
Tapas
1150 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06133-0876
860-521-4609
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Mediterranean / Greek
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/15/20 $24
Hip and bohemian, Tapas serves authentic Greek and Mediterranean food as well as Spanish-style tapas. The blackboard items are always changing, but the kabob platter is always a treat, and the Greek Diner rice pudding is great for desert. Off the tapas menu, try The Four Tapas: shrimp, artichoke hearts, zucchini, and crab baked over ricotta. Lunch and Dinner Mon.-Sun.
Tapas
126-130 Ann Street, Hartford, CT 06106
860-525-5988
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Mediterranean / Greek / Outdoor Dining
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/15/20 $24
A funky martini bar with healthy food served late, this casual restaurant offers huge humus platters, kettle made soups, flat-bread pizzas, burgers and delicious gyros, just to name a few. In addition, there’s a lively bar, outdoor seating and takeout is available. Dinner Mon.-Sat.
Tastease
70 New Park Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
860-233-2235
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Takeout / Bakery
Gourmet midsized donuts, and lunch and sandwiches. Cappuccino, Spices, Espresso, and Cuban Sandwiches.
Ted's Montana Grill
500 Evergreen Way # 500, South Windsor, CT 06074
860-648-1100
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Steak / Casual / American (Traditional)
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 21/22/20 $32
That's Ted's Montana Grill, as in Ted Turner. This somewhat upscale but family-friendly casual restaurant features mouth-watering burgers, a tantalizing array of specialties and, as you'd expect, some serious cuts of beef. The foods used are fresh and cooked to order, and an eco-conscious theme runs through the restaurant. "Eat great, do good" is its motto.
Thai Room
156 Shield St., West Hartford, CT 06110
860-953-8975
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Thai / Big Bang For The Buck
We haven't tried it yet, but authentic Thai food is reported at Thai Room in the Shield Street Plaza near A Dong Grocery, one of this editor's favorite places to remind himself of his longing to return to the Orient. Live music and karaoke are offered some nights.
The Cheesecake Factory
71 Isham Road, West Hartford, CT 06107
860-233-5588
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 18/18/17 $30
Few people have achieved in their lifetimes what the Overtons accomplished during theirs. With a great deal of courage and determination, Oscar and Evelyn Overton realized their dream - to own a successful business.
Always known as an excellent cook, Evelyn created her Original Cheesecake recipe that everyone loved. By the late 1940's, she opened a small cheesecake shop in Detroit. In order to raise her two small children, David and Renee, Evelyn chose to put off her dream and gave up the shop. She moved her baking to a kitchen in her basement and continued to supply cakes to several of the best local restaurants. In 1971, with their children grown, Evelyn and Oscar, now in the their early 50's, decided to move their cheesecake business to Los Angeles. With the last of their savings, they opened a 700 square foot store, "The Cheesecake Factory". Those early years were extremely lean and sometimes very difficult. Evelyn and Oscar often worked 18-hour days. Evelyn baked and managed the office while Oscar concentrated on selling the cakes and building new accounts.
Finding that Los Angeles loved their cheesecakes as much as Detroit, their reputation and sales grew, creating a need for a larger bakery. 1975 marked the beginning of the most creative and productive period of their business endeavors. With their new and improved bakery, Evelyn created over 20 varieties of her delicious cheesecakes and other fantastic desserts, which were sold to hundreds of wholesale accounts. Oscar purchased delivery trucks, hired drivers, expanded their cheesecake distribution from Santa Barbara to San Diego and developed additional out-of-state customers. Their tireless efforts, commitment to quality and innovative product development laid the foundation for The Cheesecake Factory's future success. In 1978, their son David founded The Cheesecake Factory restaurant in Beverly Hills, which made Evelyn's cheesecakes even more famous.
During the many years of hard work and building upon their vision, Evelyn and Oscar impacted the lives of thousands - employees, customers, suppliers, friends and family. They inspired everyone they touched to reach for their goals and pursue their dreams. Through their entrepreneurial drive, enthusiasm, attention to quality and detail, the Overtons truly did achieve the "The American Dream".
The Counter
50 Memorial Road, West Hartford, CT 06107
860-236-8400
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Casual
Opening Summer 2008:
The Counter® is where quality begins
Start with 1/3, 2/3 or 1 lb. of 100% natural freshly ground Angus Beef, certified humanely raised and handled or our vegetarian raised chicken and turkey, all hormone and antibiotic free. A hand formed patty is then seasoned and grilled to perfection with burger weights reflected after cooking, so you truly get what you order.
Then choose from any of our hand sliced imported and domestic cheeses such as Danish Bleu or Greek Feta.
Next add toppings ranging from locally sourced produce, cured meats, farm fresh eggs, and freshly prepared recipes designed to make your burger unique.
Compliment your burger with one of our made from scratch sauces like Roasted Garlic Aioli or Dijon Balsamic.
Tie it all together with one of our artisan-baked buns. All buns are substantial enough to stand up to any and all of our sauces and toppings.
If you are looking for another great option try the Burger in a Bowl™. It’s served with all of the same choices and quality ingredients over a bed of fresh Mixed Baby Greens or Lettuce Blend. Or the house made, original, Veggie Burger. It is a great choice for vegans and vegetarians alike.
Pair your burger with our onion strings, sweet potato or regular fries all prepared with trans-fat free oils and finish with a hand crafted beer or hand scooped shake made from real ice cream.
Your custom built life should include Custom Built Burgers™ which are as unique as you.
The Gallery 141
141 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury, CT
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering
Welcome to our Website.
The Gallery is a banquet facility located in Glastonbury, Connecticut. We offer a choice of two rooms, both accomdating up to 220 guests for dinner and up to 300 guests for a cocktail style reception. Both floors have their own entrances, kitchens, restrooms and bars.
Our chefs and consultants will make your event a truly spectacular one.
The Russell
103 Pratt Street, Hartford, CT 06103
860-838-4042
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 25/23/24 $35
The Russell's multi-story space, with its first floor bar and mezzanine-style second floor, with couches, easy chairs, lots of wood, Moroccan reds and Mediterranean sand colors. Large old-fashioned ground floor windows open to make the downstairs patio-like.
Visitors say The Russell's interiors remind them of a cozy bar in Caribbean. Not one on the beach but one tucked away in an old hotel, cozy and enveloping. The world is out there, but in here, you needn't worry.
The Simsbury Inn
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering
With its gracious atmosphere, superior service and award-winning dining, The Simsbury Inn lends an air of sophistication to elegant weddings and social celebrations in a country setting.
The stunning settings and perfect cuisine are just the beginning... The Simsbury Inn is renowned for its expertise in planning and customizing elaborate events and providing the highest level of service and hospitality from conception to execution.
The Society Room
31 Pratt Street, Hartford, CT
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering
Welcome to a truly classic and elegant setting for your next gala event. Whether it's a wedding, a private party, or a business event, The Society Room will provide a dramatic and unforgettable backdrop for your special occasion. The Society Room is conveniently located in downtown Hartford. Call us at 860.524.0796 for more information and to make reservations for your upcoming event.
The Spicy Green Bean Deli & Catering
285 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109
8607481888
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Deli
Very good things come from the small spaces of the Spicy Green Bean Deli.
From Corporate Catering to the creative options of midday, the folks at the Bean provide an array of choices sure to please.
The Bean is located at 285 Main Street in the heart of historic and scenic Old Wethersfield and just a short trip up Main Street from Wethersfield Cove - the last place to stop before that fishing trip or picnic. And when you have that special occasion, the Bean will come to you! Catering options too numerous to list are our specialty!
Tour our site and we hope this visit is during the Bean's working day because you're sure to find something you want to try right now!
Our hours are Monday - Friday from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM.
For faster service call ahead at 860-563-3100 or fax an order to 860-721-0475.
The Village Cafe and Bistro
P.o. Box 27, Canton, Ct 06019
860.693.4302
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Sunday Brunch
The Village Cafe and Bistro opened November 26th 2007 in The Canton Village Shopping plaza located off of route 44 in Canton, CT. Since the opening The Village Cafe and Bistro has become a place to frequent for some, and a life staple for many. Chef-Owner Steven M. Starts off his day by serving only fresh and local coffee from Daybreak Coffee Roasters out of Glastonbury, CT. Much like pairing wine with dinner he brings a fresh, new and creative breakfast menu to the table featuring some of the classics with a slight twist. Diners find them selfs indulging in such dishes as Eggs California ( two poached eggs, english muffin, heriloom tomato, goat cheese, sauteed spinach, avocado topped with pesto hollindaise and your choice of signature Village home fries made with sweet potatoes and maple or classic red potato home fries with bacon and garlic. If your in the mood for something sweeter try a triple stack of pancakes or french toast laced with brandy; and best part of all you get your choice of three accoutrements including fresh fruit and glazed walnuts.
Breakfast is served Monday thru Friday till 11am and 2pm on the weekends for those who like to sleep in
If you dont make it in for breakfast feel free to try the lunch menu featuring made from scratch soups, salads, signature pressed sandwiches and entree selections. Our almost famous turkey and brie sandwich with apple chutney is sure to please even the most complex pallets. In the mood for something lighter try our Waldorf Salad with glazed walnuts and warm goat cheese croutons. If your in the mood for a late lunch try any of our dinner entrees available now after 11am. Whats better than a brisk fall day, lobster stuffed grilled filet mignon wrapped in bacon and a nice glass of wine or a cold beer.
Opening for dinner soon ( back by popular demand) Chef-owner Steven M. Day stops at nothing to please his customers. Aside from the dinner entree selections that are available all day, there is a wide array of specials featuring creative, exotic and familar ingredients. To match the quality of food we our proud to annouce we will now be serving beer and wine of the same calibur. The wine list features wines from California, France and other viticultural regions of the world. The beers are local, cold and just good.
To compliment the food our decor is cozy and inviting, our service is friendly and the atmosphere is elegent but casual.
We welcome you to The Village Cafe and Bistro and hope you enjoy.
Tisane Euro-Asian Café
537 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105
860-523-5417
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Coffee Bar / Bar / Asian Fusion / Tea House
Tisane's fusion cuisine cross-pollinates Asian spices with classic European techniques. Our history is founded in coffee culture then tempered with tea spirit.
Tosca
PO BOX 708, Suffield, CT 06078
860-668-0273
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Mediterranean / Italian
Cozy up with a loved one in Tosca’s intimate dining atmosphere. Its quaint dining room and delicious menu it is sure to complete any night out and they are also well known for its great pastas and made-to-order fresh ingredients. Try the sushi grade rare grilled tuna with sun-dried tomato squash over a bed of balsamic field greens. Open for Dinner Tue.- Sun.
Toshi Japanese Restaurant
136 Simsbury Road, Avon, CT 06001
860-677-8242
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/17/15 $34
Bright and open, Toshi serves traditional Japanese and Korean dishes as well as sushi; the menu is diverse and the portions plentiful. Try the Toshi Roll, a house specialty filled with tuna, salmon, eel and avocado. Lunch and Dinner Mon.-Sun.
Trumbull Kitchen [Max Restaurant Group]
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Contemporary / Casual
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 24/20/21 $37
Trumbull Kitchen, located in Hartford, CT, is an exciting new challenge for Richard Rosenthal. Different from his other four concepts, it is also the first restaurant to feature an Executive Chef as a Partner. Chef Christopher Torla's energy and drive are motivating forces behind the innovative new addition to the company. The hip, cool Trumbull Kitchen is an upbeat and casual restaurant with a style of its own. Custom designed elliptical light fixtures give off a warm glow, accenting the leather upolstered walls detailed with satin alluminum nail heads. A smaller loft dining room looks out on to the restaurant and is enclosed by French glass doors.
Tuscan Twins
39 Jerome Avenue, Bloomfield, CT 06002
860-243-2757
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian
An upscale menu at a great value, this Italian restaurant is airy and comfortable. To start, try the lemon-caper calamari. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Mon.-Sun.
Union Street Tavern
20 Union Street, Windsor, CT 06515
860-683-2899
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
ZAGAT 2009/2010: -/-/- I
Union Street Tavern brings a classic mix of new and old together into a charming and stylish American eatery. Menu offerings include signature appetizers, steak, pasta and fresh seafood dishes.
USS Chowder Pot IV
165 Brainard Road, Hartford, CT 06114
860-244-3311
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Banquet/Catering
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 16/13/16 $32
The Chowder Pot IV of Hartford has been impressing customers for over 8 years with the best seafood available in Hartford. [Voted best seafood in Connecticut Magazine 1995-2002.] We also offer a delicious slow roasted prime rib, or try something different like one of our hilarious dinner shows in our 400 seat ballroom.
Vaughan's Public House
59 Pratt Street, Hartford, CT 06103
860-882-1560
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Irish / Pub
From your implausibly comfortable wooden stool, you crunch through the flaky gold of your beer-battered cod and chips. As you exchange semi-truthful yarns with fellow colorful characters, your fingers trace the familiar curves of the absolutely most perfectly-poured pint of Guinness your weary eyes have ever seen. And your anxious tongue has ever touched.
Ahhh, it's good to be in this place. Though somewhat surprising that you're not nestled beside the windswept mountains of Mourne, but perched atop the brick-lined walkways of Pratt Street. Welcome to Vaughan's Public House. Real Irish in the heart of Hartford.
Vito's By The Park
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Raw Bar
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 19/19/19 $33
Vito's is truly a splendid dining experience, offering a spectacular view of Hartford's Bushnell Park. Guests will enjoy fine Italian dining in a unique setting. Whether you are looking for a quick bite for lunch or an elegant dinner, Vito's by the Park will delight and impress you. Lunch: Monday thru Friday 11:30 am - 3:00 pm; Dinner: Monday thru Wednesday 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm, Thursday thru Saturday 5:30 pm - 10:30 PM, Sunday 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Happy Hour: Monday thru Friday 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm.
Vito's By The Water
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Water View / Raw Bar
Vito's management says: We are a chef-run, custom-dining experience. Our success was built from a fundamental philosophy with a rich, unique Italian heritage. We sell food and provide service that is world class in style. It is simple to understand in a setting that is very comfortable for our guests. We strive in not only meeting but also exceeding the expectations of our guests. Vito’s has created an old world taste and tradition in a city where restaurants come and go.
Vito's of Newington
14 East Cedar Street, Newington, CT 06111
860-667-4644
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
Vito’s is known for their fabulous pizza, but everything on the menu is hearty, delicious and home made. If you can venture from the pizza, try the Ciappino or the Calamari a la Vito. Lunch and Dinner Mon.-Sun.
Vito's Pizzaria & Restaurant
673 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109
860-563-3333
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
Vito's Pizzaria and restaurant has been serving fine food since 1978. We offer only the finest ingredients and all of our food is made to order. Come enjoy our traditional sicilian or Chicago deepdish pizzas or indulge yourself with fresh pasta dishes. This restaurant offers a casual and comfortable dining experience at reasonable prices. Monday thru Wenesday 11:00 am to 9:00 pm, Thrusday 11:00 am to 10:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 11:00 am to 11:00 pm and Sunday noon to 9:00 pm.
Vito's Tavern & Pizzeria
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
Vito’s Tavern and Pizzeria is the latest addition to the family-owned Vito’s Restaurant Group. It’s pub and casual dining meets upscale classic Italian cuisine. Come in and try our famous pizzas, delicious classic dishes, or the unique martinis and long line of draft or bottled beers in our upbeat bar. Vito’s Tavern and Pizzeria is available for lunch and dinner, happy hour parties and private events. The entire lower level of our restaurant can be reserved for your privacy. Looking to book a special party? Our menu can be custom tailored to your dietary and monetary needs. The restaurant is located right in the heart of New Britain. The restaurant is conveniently located near the New Britain Museum of American Art, the Hole in the Wall Theater, Trinity-on-Main, and the new police station. Stop in and check out the hottest new restaurant in the area!
VIVO
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Italian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 21/23/21 $47
“Fresh ingredients, prepared simply” best describes VIVO’s inspired selection of dishes infused with simple, contemporary Mediterranean flavors and presented with a refreshingly creative Napa Valley style. This Zagat-rated bistro has earned Hartford Magazine's "Best Hotel Dining" two years in a row, Connecticut Magazine's
"Best Hotel Dining" for Hartford County 2008 and
Wine Spectator's 2008 Award of Excellence.
Whinstone Tavern
245 Hartford Road, New Britain, CT 06053
860-827-0022
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
A seasonal restaurant located on the 27-hole Stanley Golf Course, Whinstone's menu includes clam chowder, salads, and entrees like Whin "Stoned" Chicken - an herb and lemon rubbed half chicken cooked under a stone.
Whistle Stop Cafe
199 Broad St, Windsor, CT 06095
860-888-5811
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: QuickServe / Deli
Whistle Stop News
Whistle Stop Cafe Delivers:
Whistle Stop will be offering delivery to the town of Windsor only. Delivery is available 7 days a week! A $15.00 minimum order is required.
Free Wireless Internet Access:
Need to get some work done away from work or home but need internet access? No problem, bring your laptop to the Whistle Stop Cafe. We now offer free wireless internet access to customers ! Ask your waitress for details.
The Best Coffee in Town:
If you love good coffee, Whistle Stop is the place to be! We serve Seattle's Best Coffee. which is the best that Seattle has to offer. The blend of Indonesian, Central and South American coffee beans and the roasting techniques makes this coffee full-bodied and aromatic. We brew the Original Medium Roast in Regular and Decaf, Very Vanilla Javanilla, Hazelnut Cream & Cinnabon.
Join our Coffee Club! Buy 5 cups of coffee and the sixth is on us!
Did you know that you can rent out the Whistle Stop for your own private party? Call the restaurant to learn more.
Wood-N-Tap
99 Sisson Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
860-232-TAPS
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Casual
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 19/17/19 $24
The popular original, for burgers and buffalo wings abound at this trendy bar and grill. Fun and lively with music on Friday nights, Wood-N-Tap caters to the happy-hour crowd and diners alike. There’s also takeout service. Lunch and Dinner Mon.-Fri.
Wood-N-Tap
1274 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032
860-773-OPEN
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Casual
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 19/17/19 $24
COME AS YOU ARE.
It's more than a catchy slogan. It's our whole philosophy around here. The Wood-n-Tap is a place for every occasion, every taste, every mood, everybody. That's right. You can come for business lunches, happy hours, romantic dinners, take out orders or one serious Sunday brunch. You can come for beer and wine, wings and ribs, pizza and pasta, steaks and burgers or chicken and seafood. You can come for live music, big games, private parties, heck, even wedding receptions. The only thing we ask is that, when you come, you COME AS YOU ARE.
Wood-N-Tap
420 Queen Street, Southington, CT 06489
860-329-0032
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Casual
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 19/17/19 $24
COME AS YOU ARE. It's more than a catchy slogan. It's our whole philosophy around here. The Wood-n-Tap is a place for every occasion, every taste, every mood, everybody. That's right. You can come for business lunches, happy hours, romantic dinners, take out orders or one serious Sunday brunch. You can come for beer and wine, wings and ribs, pizza and pasta, steaks and burgers or chicken and seafood. You can come for live music, big games, private parties, heck, even wedding receptions. The only thing we ask is that, when you come, you COME AS YOU ARE.
Wood-N-Tap
12 Town Line Road, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
860-571-9444
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Casual
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 19/17/19 $24
Tapping A Winning Formula
The Hartford Courant recently reviewed our new Rocky Hill location. Here's a taste: The newest Tap in Rocky Hill, open a little over a month, mines the same winning formula that have made successes in Hartford, Farmington and Southington: Good, filling, reasonably priced food in a casual, friendly setting. But there's something more than that basic premise at work at Wood-n-Tap (after all, anyone can pretty much flip a burger and toss a Caesar salad). What Wood-n-Tap honchos have done is create egalitarian environments where diners of all stripe feel at home. Black or white, gay or straight, old or young, Democrat or Republican, wealthy or just getting by - all of these opposites and everyone in between feel comfortable calling Wood-n-Tap their own. It's an insanely simple premise, yet one that few restaurants, especially fledgling chains, are able to achieve consistently. That the Taps pull this off day in and day out is nothing short of miraculous.
Wrapsody Bistro | Lounge
2176 West Street, Southington, CT 06489
860-516-0477
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / World Cuisine / Gourmet
Wrapsody Bistro prides itself in delivering the freshest, most delicious gourmet wraps and food in the area. But Wrapsody also offers housemade pastas and elegant full-fledged entrees. Wrapsody Bistro will also offer top-notch staffing, ensuring the best possible service. Unlike most bars and grills in the area, Wrapsody Bistro will provide a unique bar that is stocked with the finest spirits, wine, and an ever-changing beverage menu. With an in-house sommelier, Wrapsody Bistro is in a unique position to host fine wine and spirit tastings—pairing the spirit and dish as the string harmony in a rhapsody.
Here at Wrapsody Bistro, our ambition is simple: To continually exceed our customers' expectations. For every day, every hour, and every minute we are open, we strive to deliver the very best food and service imaginable. Whether it is a signature wrap, homemade soup, savory salad, specialty martini, or a refreshingly cold beer, we feel confident that our customers will experience a lasting impression of excellence.
Al Fresco Ristorante
111 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, CT 06108
860-528-1925
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian
Ali Baba Cuisine
836 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06042
860-646-5330
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Indian / Halal
Customers praise this Indian restaurant for its affordability and quality, citing its naan, tandoori chicken and even goat entrees.
Antonio's Restaurant
1185 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070
860-651-3333
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Italian
Cluttered and eclectic, Antonio’s serves up casual family fun and a wide ranging menu. From pizza and pasta to burgers and sandwiches, Antonio’s includes a private room for parties, a separate but adjoining bar, and a full take-out menu. Lunch and Dinner Mon.-Sun.
Arch Pizza
396 Cromwell Avenue, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-1841
860-563-0197
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
Armstrong's
100 East River Drive, East Hartford, CT 06108
860-528-9703
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Continental
Located inside the Sheraton Hartford Hotel, Armstrong’s is East Hartford’s best-kept secret. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, Armstrong’s is especially known for its fun and festive happyhour celebrations, an extensive wine list and delicious daily specials. Definitely try the grilled portobello wrap.
Arugula
953 Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06107
860-561-4888
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Mediterranean / Bistro
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 24/21/20 $39
The open-air kitchen at this eclectic, colorful bistro allows you to watch as your meal is prepared. The menu is constantly changing, offering Mediterranean fare like roasted wild mushroom and rosemary lasagna, eggplant and goat cheese raviolis, and filet mignon of tuna. The soups and desserts, all housemade, are equally delicious.
Lunch:
Tuesday - Friday, 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Saturday 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Dinner:
Monday - Thursday 5:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Friday & Saturday 5:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Sunday 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Auggies On The Avenue
4 Lower Lane, Berlin, CT 06786
860-250-9704
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Deli
Augie & Rays
314 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06108
860-568-3770
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Seafood / Hot Dogs / Burger Joint
This fastfood joint continually draws a regular crowd, and it’s easy to see why. All-American staples like burgers, hot dogs and fried fish are done fast and cheap, and the casual atmosphere is homey and comfortable. Take your food to go or opt to dine picnic-style on outside tables. Favorites from the menu are the chilidogs and the fish and fries. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner: Mon.- Sat.
Baltic
1196 Farmington Avenue, Berlin, CT 06037
860-828-9967
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Polish
This cozy restaurant serves delicious central European dishes. There is much to choose from, everything comes in large portions and the pricing is extremely reasonable. For first-timers the Gdansk is the recommended dish: stuffed cabbage served with kielbasa, pierogies and potato pancakes. For dessert, try a cheese crepe or the apple dumplings. Lunch and Dinner Mon.-Sat.
Barb's Pizza
353 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119
860-232-3565
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Pizza
Simply the Best is the Moto at Barb's Pizza and they dont fall short of the mark. [Right online with the best pizza Places in the area.]
Barb's Pizza
575 John Fitch Blvd, South Windsor, CT 06074
860-291-9670
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Pizza
Simply the Best is the Moto at Barb's Pizza and they dont fall short of the mark. [Right online witht eh best pizza Places in the area.]
Beijing Garden Restaurant
230 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06032
860-677-1110
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese / Chinese
Serving traditional Chinese and Japanese fare, Beijing Garden embraces the Asian tradition. The atmosphere is peaceful, the flavor authentic and the portions hearty. The Peking duck is highly recommended. Lunch Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Mon.-Sun.
Beverly Hills Cuisine
383 South Center Street, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
860-623-4400
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
Big Kohonies
140 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119
860-233-6699
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Southwest / Mexican
Outrageous CalMex Cuisine and Topshelf Tequila
Bistro 942
942 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
860-524-1700
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Deli / Breakfast
Bombay Grill
6 Holmes Street, Avon, CT 06001
860-284-4466
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Indian
Bombay Raj Mahal Indian Restaurant and Market
836 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040
860-646-5330
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Indian
This authentic Indian/Mideastern restaurant offers chicken tandoori and shahjahani. Veggie lovers, be sure to try the nabratna kurma. Beer and wine only.
Bristol Grill
300 Middle Street, Bristol, CT 06010-7460
860-589-9118
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Casual
Bugaboo Creek Steak House
1442 Pleasant Valley Road, Manchester, CT 06042
860-644-6100
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Steak
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 15/17/15 $27
Meat lovers are in for a treat at this mountain lodge-inspired restaurant. Wash down the giant steaks with the Creek's "moose juice".
Buon Appetito
50 Albany Turnpike [Route 44], Canton, CT 06019
860-693-2211
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 24/10/19 $32
Despite its storefront location and Vietnamese chef-owner, Buon Appetito is still known for its excellent Italian food. Don’t let the blue vinyl chairs fool you. The eggplant rollatini demonstrates culinary sophistication, and the four variations of risotto demonstrate that Buon Appetito’s willingness to be nontraditional pays off. Dinner Tue.-Sun.
Cacti's Grill & Bar
417 Broad Street, Bristol, CT 06010
860-585-7448
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Casual / Mexican
Cacti's Southwest Grill and Bar Rt. 72 Bristol CT serves Mexican and American food in a casual, cozy atmospere. Award winning chili, fantastic frozen drinks, large portions and inexpensive prices. Stop by and check us out or visit us on the web, www.cactis1.com.
Calamari's
1750 Ellington Road, South Windsor, CT 06074
860-644-6901
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood
Calamari's offers a fun atmosphere for seafood lovers with a changing menu of fresh seafood along with pastas and steaks.
Cambridge House
357 Salmon Brook Street, Granby, CT 06035
860-653-2739
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Brewery
Carmella's Pasta Shop
338 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109
860-529-9533
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Italian
The fact that Carmela’s is chiefly a takeout place does not in any way diminish the quality of the food, which is authentic Italian in every way. The lobster ravioli with vodka sauce, vegetarian lasagna and eggplant Parmesan are house favorites, and if you are lucky Carmela herself may be the one to serve you. Lunch served daily.
Cassille's
232 Spielman Highway, Rte 4, Burlington, CT 06013
860-673-4337
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Italian
Chef Eugene
428 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114
860-296-4540
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Contemporary
Chef's Dog House
337 Willard Ave, Newington, CT 06111
860-667-3700
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Hot Dogs / Burger Joint
Largest condiment bar in the state.
All-beef hot dogs, fresh never-frozen handmade burgers. Everything homemade!
Chicago Sam's
95 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082-3724
860-741-2936
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Family
China Sea Restaurant
700 Poquonock, Windsor, CT 06095
860-298-9577
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Chinese
The Twilight Lobster and the Sesame Delight are two favorites from this huge menu, which features traditional Chinese cuisine. Beautiful Asian décor and a colorful fish tank complement the friendly staff and delicious food. On weekends, a piano player provides live entertainment. Lunch and Dinner Mon.-Sun.
City Fare
86 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114-1033
860-293-2353
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian
Close Harbour Seafood
959 Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Plantsville, CT 06479
860-621-7334
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Casual
Fresh seafood restaurant offering catering including lobster and clambakes. Take-out available.
Coliseum Club
One Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103-1504
860-241-4224
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Sports Bar
Crown and Hammer
3 Depot Street, Collinsville, CT 06022
860-693-9199
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
Cugino's Restaurant
54 Pratt Street, Hartford, CT 06103
860-278-1600
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Seafood / Italian
Elegant dining in downtown Hartford. Enjoy calamari, penne alla vodka, lobster ravioli and more, served by a frendly, European-trained staff. Meeting rooms and catering available. Closed Sun.
Dom's Broad St Eatery
330 Broad Street, Windsor, CT 06095
860-298-9758
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Bistro / Diner
Family owned for 6 yrs, serving Breakfast and Lunch, Homemade Soups & Specials. A must try...
Dorothy and Leroy's Southern Cuisine Restaurant
1051 Blue Hills Ave, Bloomfield, CT 06002
860-242-7710
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: BBQ / Ethnic / Buffet / Southern
"If you ain't ate at Dorothy & Leroy's, you just ain't ate."
BEST Grilled BBQ Ribs, Homemade Meatloaf, Smothered Pork Chops, Deep Fried Chicken, Hog Maws, Collard Greens, Candied Yams, Smothered Cabbage, Baked Macaroni & Cheese & more.... this side of the Mississippi
Assortment of Desserts, Sweet Iced Tea, Homemade Lemonade and Fruit Punch and don't forget the Cornbread (made with buttermilk) .
Dunkin Donuts
66 Cedar Street Suite 300B, Newington, CT 06111
860-666-1890
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Takeout
Elisa on the Ave
45 Welles Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033
860-633-0744
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Steak
Elisa on the Ave is Glastonbury's new, comfortable venue offering great steak and seafood dishes by Hartford and European-trained Chef David Borselle. At the age of 16, David already knew he was on his way to being a Chef, and trained at the Connecticut Culinary Institute and the Italian Culinary Institute for Foreigners. He has worked at Ristorante Chinappi in Southern Italy as well as in some of Greater Hartford's best known kitchens.Menu specialties include Filet Mignon, New York Sirloin Strip, T-Bone Steak, Pepper Crusted Tuna Fillet, Grilled Swordfish, Lobster Ravioli, Rosemary and Lemon Chicken, Shrimp with Sweet Red Pepper Cream, and Pan Seared Salmon.Hours: Monday thru Wednesday, 11am-8pm. Thursday and Friday, 11am-9pm. Saturday, noon-9pm. Sunday, available for private parties only. GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE.
Elizabeth's Bar and Restaurant
825 Cromwell Avenue, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
860-721-6932
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian
Everyone feels like family at Elizabeth’s. Between a dance floor; a full bar; and a large, casual dining room, there’s something for everyone. Try the chicken scampi or one of the lunch specials—usually available at dinner. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Mon.-Sat.
Empire Pizza
109 Lowrey Place, Newington, CT 06111
860-666-8866
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Pizza / Delivery
Enchanted Garden
88 Pratt Street, Hartford, CT
860-246-4736
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Bar
Offering a free happy-hour buffet and a VIP lounge, The Enchanted Garden is for the casual sheik in all of us. Examine the exotic fish tank or sit in one of the leather couches while eating a Cobb Salad or Cubanito Penini, two of the house favorites. Also, come back on the weekends when the restaurant transforms into a hot nightclub. Lunch Tue.-Fri. and happy-hour buffet.
Feng Asian Bistro
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese / Asian Fusion
Fernwood Restaurant
1113 New Britain Ave., West Hartford, CT 06110
860-233-6662
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Traditional)
A warm, cozy tavern that specializes in hardy comfort food made from scratch.
Menu features club sandwiches; juicy sirloin burgers; and full course entrees, including fresh fish, fried clams, Fillet Mignon and roast pork.
Franklin Giant Grinder
464 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114-2908
860-296-6574
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Italian / Deli
Located in Hartford's Little Italy, Franklin Giant Grinder serves up pizza and pasta, as well as very good grinders. Child-size portions available. Take out or dine in.
Gio's Brick Oven Pizzaria and Pub
3E Turkey Hills Rd, Granby, CT 06026
860-413-9474
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / American (Traditional)
Pizza, and complete Italian menu with a full bar.
Global Gourmet
960 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103
860-278-4466
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Casual / World Cuisine
Global Gourmet is a Chef-driven fresh market concept that takes the customer through a theatrical culinary journey. All foods are prepared a la minute, exhibition style, as the guest looks on. Global Gourmet features foods from around the world; a Parisian style Café and Creperie, a Trattoria complete with wood-burning oven, fresh pasta,hand-tossed Pizza and Panini, a salad tossing station where working chefs select organic greens and unlimited toppings in a “Create your own" feast, and an Asian station with Woks, Dim Sum and hand cut Sushi and Rolls. Guests are offered high quality plateware and flatware with the option to take out or dine in.
Gold Roc Diner
61 Kane Street, West Hartford, Ct 06119
860-236-9366
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Diner
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 12/9/15 $18
Gold Roc Diner is open 24 hours and is very inexpensive.
Guadalajara Grill
9 Bank Street, Granby, CT 06034
860-844-0066
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Family / Mexican
Vacation to Mexico without having to set foot out of the country. Start off with a nacho appetizer and try a combination dinner with a variety of burritos and enchiladas to choose from for dinner. Lunch and Dinner daily.
Hamilton's Bunker Café
580 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109
860-436-9552
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Outdoor Dining
Start off your weekend right by enjoying live entertainment on Friday nights in this pub-like atmosphere with pool tables and dartboards on a covered patio. This restaurant offers lunch and dinner and a full bar menu daily with an option of outdoor dining. Definitely be sure to try the Bunker Bites and burgers, and if you really like the food, the restaurant offers takeout. Lunch and Dinner daily
Hotcakes
238 East Main St., East Windsor, CT 06088
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
For the people who miss eating one of Mom’s hot breakfasts before speeding off to school, Hotcakes has the feel of a private kitchen. Waitresses speed around the dining room and take orders with the authority of a matriarch, and the customers love them because of it. Their homemade bread is a must-have, as are the "Hotcakes Pancakes" and the cinnamon- swirl French toast. Breakfast daily; Lunch Mon.-Fri.
Ichiro Hibachi & Sushi
962A Farmington Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06107
860-232-7888
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese / Hibachi
Il Bosco
7 Mill Pond Lane, Granby, CT 06035
860-653-2229
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Banquet/Catering
Family owned casual dining with authentic Italian dinners. We offer a wide variety of fresh veal, chicken, seafood and pasta dishes. Private parties in our dining room and catering delivery.
Imperial Caribbean Restaurant
51 Shunpike Road, Cromwell, CT 06416
860-613-0005
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Caribbean / Haitian
Tucked away in a Cromwell strip mall by Route 9 is one of central Connecticut's pleasantest surprises. Lined with native artwork, this Haitian restaurant offers some of the best, most flavorful and most authentic home-cooked food you'll find anywhere. An editor's pick.
Irish American Home Society Inc
132 Commerece Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033
860-633-9691
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Casual / Irish
Island Cuisine
300 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06095
860-525-3663
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Fusion / Contemporary
With choices like jerk chicken and spicy beef patties, it’s hard to decide what to eat at Island Cuisine. The colorful décor and friendly staff ensure that you’ll have fun at this authentic home-style Jamaican restaurant. Lunch and Dinner Mon.-Sun.
Jason's Seafood
146 Elm Street, Enfield, CT 06082
860-741-6406
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood
La Fonda Cocina Colombiana
269 Franklin Avenue, Hartford, CT 06114
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Latin American / Colombian
Come to this Latin American favorite for typical and more upscale Colombian creations, for salsa or for karaoke.
La Salle Market & Deli
104 Main Street, Collinsville, CT 06022
860-693-8010
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Deli
Lemon Grass Restaurant
7 Main Street, West Hartford, CT 06032
860-233-4405
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Thai
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 19/16/10 $26
This authentic Thai restaurant has a huge menu offering delicious chicken, seafood and vegetarian dishes with a beautifully decorated Asian-style motif. The portions are huge, but the food is light and healthy. Lunch Mon.-Sat.; Dinner Mon.- Sun.
Lorenzo's Ristorante Italiano
39 Elm Street, West Haven, CT 06516
203-932-5846
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian
Lucky Lou's Bar and Grill
222 Main Street, Wethersfield, CT 06109
860-257-0700
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Traditional)
Luna Pizza
88 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury, CT 06033-2033
860-659-2135
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 20/12/15 $21
Mangia Pizzeria
620 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109
860-563-7079
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Pizza / Delivery
Italian Pizzeria serving thin crust New York style Italian pizza. Pizza slices also available. Also offering salads, calzones and grinders.
Marco Polo Restaurant
1250 Burnside Avenue, East Hartford, CT 06108-1507
860-289-2704
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Casual
McDonald's
334 Ella Grasso Turnpike, Sutie 270, Windsor Locks, CT 06096
860-292-1970
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / QuickServe
McDonald's
2915 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033
860-633-1731
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / QuickServe
Mega Wraps
10 State House Square, Hartford, CT 06103
860-761-2620
Entree Price:
Menu Type: QuickServe / Deli
Mo's Midtown
25 Whitney Street, Hartford, CT 06105-2543
860-236-7741
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
A perfect place to get a satisfying breakfast at any time of the day would be Mo's Midtown. Breakfast and lunch is offered every day of the week in a family-oriented atmosphere with takeout available. It is known for delicious pancakes and a unique sense of style. The Cajun omelet is a one-of-a-kind dish to try. There may be a brief wait, but it's well worth it because the service is fast and flawless. Breakfast and Lunch Sun.-Sat.
Monte Alban
531 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106
860-523-7423
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Mexican
There is a lot to love at Monte Alban, where chef/owner Alfonso Martinez also works delivering plates and clearing tables. With artes Mexicanas decorating the walls and a painted chair rail done in mosaic motif, this Latinflavored restaurant is a find. The menu is top-notch, featuring pozole, a traditional chicken stew, and Camarones ala Diabla, a sautéed shrimp dish.
Natural Rhythms
964 Main Street, Manchester, CT 06040
860-645-9898
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Natural / Outdoor Dining
Natural Rhythms boasts a diverse menu offering everything from vegetarian, chicken and seafood dishes to peanut butter and jelly for the kids. The staff prides themselves on the healthy menu and especially recommends the crab cakes. Outdoor dining and takeout and delivery are available. Lunch Mon.-Sat.
No Name Tortilla Grill
259 New Britain Road, Berlin, CT 06037
860-357-5540
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Southwest
Nordstrom's Cafe at Westfarms Malls
600 Westfarms Mall, West Hartford, CT 06032
860-521-9090
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Bistro
Nulli's Italia
706 Hartford Road, Manchester, CT 06040
860-647-1500
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian
Lunch and dinner specials feature veal, chicken and seafood in a casual setting.
Oak Street Pub & Restaurant
30 Oak Street, Manchester, CT 06040
860-646-1086
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Casual
Old Oak Tavern
17 East Granby Road, Granby, CT 06035
860-653-3273
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Steak
Warm and comfortable, this casual tavern serves up great food. Menu choices range from a Cajun New York strip steak to a fried seafood platter, and in addition to a full and lively bar, Friday night is karaoke night. Meet up with friends to sing some tunes, or relax after dinner with the turtle cheesecake or a fabulous brownie sundae. Lunch and Dinner Sun.-Sat.
Olive Garden
41 Hazard Road, Enfield, CT 06802-3711
860-741-6616
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Italian
Olive Garden
1550 Pleasant Valley Road, Manchester, CT 06040-1637
860-644-7095
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Italian
Olive Garden
1441 New Britain Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06110
860-521-9049
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Italian
One State Street Café
1 State Street, Hartford, CT
860-722-5359
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
Catering to the business people of Hartford for the past 25 years, One State Street is a great place to grab a bite to eat on your lunch break. In addition to offering takeout, delivery and catering services, the café offers the Chef’s Table once a week, when a chef comes out into the dining area and cooks in front of the customers, and the International Table, where a different country’s food is featured every day of the week. Breakfast and Lunch Mon.öFri.
Outback Steakhouse
170 Hale Road, Manchester, CT 06040
860-648-2900
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Steak
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 16/13/16 $31
Outback Steakhouse
3210 Berlin Tnpk., Newington, CT 06111
860-666-0002
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Steak
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 16/13/16 $31
Outback Steakhouse
817 Queen Street, Southington, CT 06489
860-276-9585
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Steak
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 16/13/16 $31
Pagani's Brick Oven Restaurant
55 East Center Street, Manchester, CT 06040
860-645-7777
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian
The Penne Pagani and Veal Provencale can’t be beat at this Italian restaurant. In addition to great Italian/American cuisine, live jazz bands provide entertainment on Thursday nights. The full bar is a great place to relax with friends or enjoy drinks before dinner, and private parties are accepted on Saturdays and Sundays during the day. Lunch Mon.-Fri.; Dinner Mon.-Sat.
Parma Pizza
275 New Britain Avenue, Plainville, CT 06062
860-747-6317
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 20/12/15 $21
Pickles, A New York Style Deli & Restaurant
63 Hebron Avenue, Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 659-8702
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Deli
We are an authentic New York Style Deli, Come down and try one of our signature sandwiches.
Pier 75 Restaurant / Ramada Hotel
5 Ella T. Grasso Boulevard, Windsor Locks, CT 06096-1016
860-623-9494
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Contemporary
Pizza Palace II
184 Main Street, East Hartford, Ct 06118
860-895-1102
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
Plainville Market & Deli
2 Whiting Street, Plainville, CT 06062
860-977-9899
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Deli
Portofino's
246 New Britain Road, Kensington, CT 06037
860-826-6374
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian
Procaccini's
46 Main Street, East Hartford, CT 06118
860-568-2930
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Italian
Pumpkin's
54 Pratt Street, Hartford, CT 06106
860-278-1600
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
This casual restaurant offers everything from coffee and muffins to salads, of which the Asian chicken is highly recommended. Comfortable and homey with a fireplace and a few tables outside, Pumpkin’s offers takeout and downtown delivery. Breakfast Mon.-Fri.; Lunch and Dinner Mon.-Sat.
Red
39 Jerome Avenue, Bloomfield, CT
860-243-2757
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
This funky Arabinspired lounge located above Tuscan Twins is a hot spot. With a Moroccan décor and the occasional belly dancer, this is far from the traditional dining experience. Red offers light appetizers, soups and sandwiches, but is best known for its unique vodka infusions. A full range of distinctive flavors is available, and the vodka is made in-house. Dinner Mon.-Sat.
Red Lobster
1324 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT 06109-4344
860-257-1115
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Family
Red Rock Tavern
369 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06103
860-246-4527
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Casual / Pub / Outdoor Dining
Best wings in Hartford, friendly atmosphere,casual, outdoor patio. Great food that won't put a dent in your wallet.