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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
Fire N Spice Vegan Restaurant
← Restaurants Fire-N-Spice The Jamaican heritage of the owners of Fire & Spice Vegan Restaurant might not directly influence their love of raw food, but it certainly informs some of their vegan and vegetarian recipes. Eastern-inspired red lentil dahl, hearty tempeh burgers, delicately barbecued tofu- is your mouth watering yet? Outside of the fire-kissed specialties, […]
Sunberry Restaurant & Bar
← Restaurants Sunberry Restaurant And Bar This is your spot for Ramen and Udon, Korean BBQ and Bimbipap. But wait – they also serve Paninis, and burritos, and burgers and fries, and bubble tea, and pressed juices, and smoothies, and frozen yogurt. And there’s more – they serve breakfast; omelets, home fries, egg sandwiches and […]
Spice Venue
← Restaurants Spice Venue Mange on some chicken tikka misala, vindaloo, and the samosas.. oh my, the samosas. Thoughtful packaging because they know you need to get right to the point, and generous portions make Spice Venue a must-have in your take out game. VISIT THEM 81 Asylum StreetHartford, CT 06103 (860) 244-0000 Facebook-f Instagram […]
Trumbull Kitchen
← Bars / Restaurants Trumbull Kitchen Trumbull Kitchen describes itself as “contemporary, cool and inventive.” It’s true. If you have a hard time deciding what to order go with the Grilled Filet Mignon appetizer, served with truffled tater-tots, because TRUFFLED TATER TOTS. Photo lovingly borrowed from Trumbull Kitchen. VISIT THEM 150 Trumbull StreetHartford, CT 06103 […]
Max Downtown
← Bars / Restaurants Max Downtown “With its contemporary design, extensive array of martinis and wines, and sophisticated cuisine, Max Downtown is a favorite with the city’s well-heeled and a popular after-work spot.” – Fodor’s Review Photo lovingly borrowed from Max Downtown. VISIT THEM 185 Asylum StreetHartford, CT 06103 (860) 522-2530 Facebook-f Instagram Desktop
Saigon Kitchen
← Restaurants Saigon Kitchen Saigon Kitchen serves great take out or eat in Chinese. The line is always long, but moves at lightning speed. An as everyone knows, the mark of a rocking good restaurant, is a line out the door. These folks are an institution in Hartford, and if you haven’t made your way down […]