Whether you want fine dining or simple street food, the city of Hartford has it all. Due to a large Italian population, one can find exceptional Italian cuisine in every nook and corner of the city. Other popular cuisines in the city include Puerto Rican, Jamaican and West Indian. With a new eatery opening every year, Hartford has no shortage of excellent restaurants providing utterly delicious food.
Max Downtown
A premium fine dining restaurant, Max Downtown in Hartford is known for its exceptional service and warm atmosphere. It has also been awarded the ‘Best New Restaurant’ by Connecticut Magazine, and given a 25 by Zagat and 4 Stars by the Northeast Magazine. Enjoy a nice dinner among the artisan chandeliers and high ceilings as their experienced staff details out their excellent menu filled with prime cuts, seafood and an extensive wine list.
Address: 185 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103, United States
Phone: 1 860 522 2530
Timings: 11:30 am to 02:30 pm, 05:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Monday to Thursday), 11:30 am to 02:30 pm, 05:00 pm to 11:00 pm (Friday), 05:00 pm to 11:00 pm (Saturday), 04:30 pm to 09:30 pm (Sunday)
Website:
http://www.maxrestaurantgroup.com/
Black-eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar
Opened in 1995, Black-eyed Sally's Southern Kitchen & Bar has since become one of the most famous restaurants in the city for southeastern cuisine and BBQ’s. Set in a historic building, the restaurant is decorated with old-style wooden floors, tin walls and southern folk art. Apart from that, Black-eyed Sally's also has live blues and jazz music concerts regularly.
Address: 350 Asylum St, Hartford, CT 06103, United States
Phone: 1 860 278 7427
Timings: 11:30 am to 10:00 pm (Monday to Thursday), 11:30 am to 11:00 pm (Friday and Saturday), 12:00 pm to 08:00 pm (Sunday)
Website:
http://www.blackeyedsallys.com/
50 Elm Cafe & Spirits
Located in south downtown Hartford, 50 Elm is known for its eclectic Caribbean inspired menu, vibrant atmosphere and extensive list of delicious cocktails. The lounge style ambience is perfect for a cozy dinner consisting of tapas, drinks and desserts.
Address: 50 Elm St, Hartford, CT 06106, United States
Phone: 1 860 206 3322
Timings: 11:00 am to 11:00 pm (Tuesday to Friday), 04:00 pm to 11:00 pm (Saturday), Sunday and Monday Closed
Website:
http://50elmhartford.com/
Vaughan's Public House
Voted as the best Guinness in the state, Vaughan's Public House is an Irish owned and themed pub, known for its delicious Irish food and drinks. Located just a few minutes walk from XL Center, it is the perfect place to visit after or before a UCONN game.
Address: 59 Pratt St, Hartford, CT 06103, United States
Phone: 1 860 882 1560
Timings: 11:30 am to 11:30 pm (Sunday to Thursday), 11:30 am to 12:30 am (Friday and Saturday)
Website:
http://www.irishpublichouse.com/
Peppercorn's Grill
A contemporary Italian restaurant, Peppercorn's Grill is famous for its authentic Italian cuisine that goes perfectly well with their extensive wine menu. From fresh homemade pasta to well cooked risottos, this restaurant is as close to Italy as you are going to get in the city of Hartford.
Address: 357 Main St, Hartford, CT 06106, United States
Phone: 1 860 547 1714
Timings: 11:30 am to 10:00 pm (Monday to Friday), 05:00 pm to 11:00 pm (Saturday), 04:00 pm to 08:00 pm (Sunday)
Website:
http://www.peppercornsgrill.com/
Ted's Montana Grill
With an old western style theme, Ted's Montana Grill is only the second branch to open in the state of Connecticut. So, now the city of Hartford is home to a restaurant that offers more varieties of bison (native ox) than any other restaurant in the city. Do try their bison sliders that perfectly accompany their margaritas.
Address: 35 Front St, Hartford, CT 06103, United States
Phone: 1 860 692 1167
Timings: 11:00 am to 10:00 pm (Sunday to Thursday), 11:00 am to 11:00 pm (Friday and Saturday)
Website:
https://www.tedsmontanagrill.com/tmg063.html
First and Last Tavern
A popular Italian chain restaurant, First and Last Tavern is known for its exceptional food in a warm and casual ambience. With a diverse menu consisting of different types of pastas, salads and brick oven pizzas, First and Last Tavern offers its guests food that is not only good in quality but also modest in prices.
Address: 939 Maple Ave, Hartford, CT 06114, United States
Phone: 1 860 956 6000
Timings: 11:30 am to 09:00 pm (Monday to Wednesday), 11:30 am to 09:30 pm (Thursday), 11:30 am to 10:30 pm (Friday), 12:00 pm to 10:30 pm (Saturday), 12:00 pm to 09:00 pm (Sunday)
Website:
http://www.firstandlasttavern.com/
Brazil Grill N & Pizza
If you are a fan of Brazilian cuisine, then this is the place for you. Built on the Brazilian tradition of families getting together every weekend for a churrasco (BBQ), the restaurant offers a wide variety of grills and meat. It was also voted as the best Brazilian restaurant in Hartford by Advocate Magazine in the year 2008.
Address: 1996 Park St, Hartford, CT 06106, United States
Phone: 1 860 523 5477
Timings: 11:00 am to 09:00 pm (Sunday to Thursday), 11:00 am to 09:30 pm (Friday and Saturday)
Website:
http://www.brazilgrillct.com/
Take Five Cookery
A famous restaurant in the city of Hartford, Take Five Cookery is known for its unique concept of no usage of cell phones in the cafe. From a hot food bar, salad bar, sandwich bar to daily specials, all dishes over here are made from scratch in their kitchen. Do try their delicious soups especially the Maryland Crab, Italian Wedding and Roasted Red Pepper.
Address: 1 Financial Plaza, Hartford, CT 06103, United States
Phone: 1 860 524 9669
Timings: 06:00 am to 05:00 pm (Monday to Friday), Saturday and Sunday Closed
Website: http://takefivecookery.com/
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