Ichiban Japanese & Korean Restaurant
← Restaurants Ichiban Korean & Japanese Restaurant The best restaurants are embraced by their neighborhoods, and this one is almost always filled with locals, multi-generational families, hipsters, and suits. They do Japanese food and family-style Korean BBQ. You can request to sit at one of the tables with a small grill in the center and […]
Sorella
← Bars / Restaurants Sorella Sorella specializes in traditional wood fired Neapolitan pizza, fresh pasta, and antipasti. The restaurant is comfortable – cozy even. This restaurant will go very quickly from “Why don’t we try Sorella,” to “Why don’t we go to Sorella again.” Take a look at the menu, and know that every single […]
Black-Eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar
← Attractions / Bars / Restaurants Black-Eyed Sally’s Southern Kitchen & Bar Black-eyed Sally’s has been making mouths, tummies, and ears happy since they opened their doors in 1995. They’re famous in these parts for their award winning BBQ and Cajun cooking, and a stage that hosts some of the best recording artists on the […]
Fire by Forge
← Restaurants Fire by Forge This Pan-American inspired, chef-driven concept includes a café, full-service restaurant, bar, and catering operation. Seasonal menus feature fresh, local, and sustainable ingredients whenever possible. You’ll find them in the historic former Billings & Spencer Company in Frog Hollow. Photo lovingly borrowed from Fire by Forge. VISIT THEM 539 Broad StreetHartford, […]
Piolin Restaurant
← Restaurants Piolin Restaurant Piolin serves some of the most amazing and authentic Peruvian dishes anywhere in the state. The portions are enormous, so plan accordingly and bring friends. Photo lovingly borrowed from Piolin Restaurant. VISIT THEM 417 New Britain AvenueHartford, CT 06106 (860) 293-1255 Facebook-f Desktop
Franklin Giant Grinder
← Restaurants Franklin Giant Grinder No lie, these grinders are humongous. If you’ve never been before, you may want to ask them to see the bread before you decide what size to buy. “I have been going to Franklin Giant Grinder since I was a baby and my parents and grandparents were regulars. They make […]
Salute
← Bars / Restaurants Salute Salute has, hands down, the best garlic bread in the entire world. THE ENTIRE WORLD. Please read that in not just all-caps, but quintuple all-caps. Other house faves are the sweet potato ravioli in a sage cream sauce, their house-made ricotta gnocchi with chicken, and a salad with a big […]
Ashley’s
← Restaurants Ashley’s Q: Where can I get breakfast at lunchtime in Hartford? A: Ashley’s. Eggs, toast, bacon, omelettes, all things breakfast-y. Photo lovingly borrowed from Jeffery C. VISIT THEM 221 Main StreetHartford, CT 06106 (860) 247-8730 Facebook-f
Allegro Café
← Restaurants Allegro Cafe Breakfast is one of the three greatest meals of the day, and the breakfast at Allegro’s is spectacular. “This place. THIS PLACE!!! I ordered the broccoli and cheese omelet with homefries and YUM! It was cooked with light salt which I always love because then you can just add on your […]
First & Last Tavern
← Restaurants First & Last Tavern This place is a Hartford institution. The atmosphere is boisterous without being too loud or rowdy. The food is awesome, old-school Italian. First date? Perfect spot. Out of town guests? Bring them to First and Last. Young kids? Absolutely. Grandparents in town? Bring ‘em over. TRIVIA: Open since 1936, […]