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1. Salt + Lime
4.5
Awesome(128)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • West Hartford
Booked 5 times today
Located on Park Road, Salt + Lime Mexican Cantina aims to bring the best Mexicancomfort food and a wonderful bar atmosphere. We look forward to serving you!
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2. The Flying Monkey Grill and Bar
4.7
Exceptional(56)
Price: Expensive
• American • Newington
Booked 8 times today
The Flying Monkey- a local business offering authentic fusion cuisine, in an inviting atmosphere Featuring acclaimed Jazz and Blues artists to enhance your dining experienceLet Your Monkey Fly!Established 2016.
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3. Peppercorns Grill
4.7
Exceptional(2816)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Hartford
Booked 6 times today
Peppercorns Grill is authentic Italian, owned and operated by the Cialfi siblings since 1989. The cuisine is creative and true to its Italian roots, as noted by reviews praising the 'inventive Italian food' and 'diverse menu'. It has been recognized for its 'eclectic' offerings and 'quality never disappoints'. The restaurant is also well-regarded for its ambiance and excellent service.
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4. Brio Italian Grille - Westfarms
4.4
Awesome(545)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Farmington
Booked 4 times today
Brio Westfarms Mall is a premier Tuscan-inspired Italian restaurant in Farmington, CT serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine, luxury wines & cocktails-our specialties include premium quality steaks, chops, seafood, made-to-order pasta and flatbreads. If you're looking for the best holiday party venue or restaurant for Thanksgiving, Brio offers easy reservations and catering services to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Brio Westfarms Mall is the place to eat in Farmington, CT for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!
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5. The Russell Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(188)
Price: Moderate
• Caribbean • Hartford
Booked 8 times today
The Russell Restaurant is an authentic Caribbean spot in Downtown Hartford. The owner Hugh Russell aims for a warm and cozy atmosphere, reminiscent of an intimate island getaway. Patrons rave about the authentic Caribbean cuisine, with one review saying 'Authentic Caribbean' and another mentioning their favorite dish, the curried goat. Plus, the ambiance and music are consistently praised as top-notch. The owner's hands-on approach and friendly staff add to the authenticity, making every visit a memorable one.
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6. City Kebab House - Hartford
4.3
Awesome(4)
Price: Moderate
• Middle Eastern • Hartford
Discover a world of spices and flavors. Our restaurant offers a unique blend of Turkish and Uzbek cuisine, made with fresh ingredients and traditional recipes. A Feast For The Senses. Discover the exquisite flavors of Turkish & Uzbek cuisine. We invite you to embark on a gastronomic adventure like no other. Our menu showcases a tantalizing array of Turkish and Uzbek dishes, crafted with passion and expertise. Discover The Essence Of Turkish & Uzbek Cuisine. Where culinary craftsmanship meets cultural fusion. With a passion for culinary excellence and a dedication to preserving traditional flavors, our chef expertly crafts each dish to showcase the rich heritage of these two remarkable culinary traditions.
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7. Max A Mia - Avon
4.7
Exceptional(169)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Avon
Booked 29 times today
Opened in 1991, Max a Mia was named “Best New Restaurant” by Connecticut Magazine in its first year, and “top-grossing restaurant in its size” by Restaurant Hospitality. The restaurant is now in the good hands of Executive Chef Bob Peterson, who has brought an exciting new energy to the restaurant.Max A Mia is the quintessential Italian experience in the Greater Hartford area. It also continues to garner awards and accolades. Featuring a traditional Italian menu, it utilizes an authentic brick oven that produces stone pies with unmatched flavor. Traditional veal, pork and pasta dishes, as well as inventive risotto offerings, set the mood for desserts including tiramisu and white chocolate polenta cake.An extraordinary and comfortable 25-foot granite bar has elevated Max A Mia to the social place in the Farmington Valley. The dining room features wood and tile, warmly lit by custom fixtures to create a sophisticated and luxurious – yet friendly, family environm
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8. Sally's Apizza - Wethersfield
4.1
Excellent(184)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Wethersfield
Booked 39 times today
Sally's Apizza is a popular pizzeria located in Wethersfield, Connecticut. It is the fifth location of the famous Sally's Apizza restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut. Sally's Apizza is known for its thin-crust pizza, which is cooked in a coal-fired oven and topped with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Sally's Apizza Wethersfield also offers a variety of Italian classics, including fried mozzarella, chicken parmesan, salads, calamari, and Calabrian chicken wings. The restaurant has a casual, family-friendly and lively atmosphere that is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
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9. da Capo - Avon
4.4
Awesome(625)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Avon
Booked 11 times today
Da Capo brings to Connecticut a recipe found in Little Italy in the early 1900's: "Authentic New York Style Thin Crust Pizza." Almost a century later, da Capo proudly presents our famous "Old World" recipe, along with classic family dining as well as contemporary Italian pasta dishes.
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10. Tequila Rio
3.9
Excellent(236)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Wethersfield
Tequila Rio: Mexican Cantina, is located in the CBS Building in Wethersfield, alongside its sister restaurant, River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar. When weather permits, diners will be seated literally feet from the bank of the Connecticut River, offering sweeping, panoramic, and unparalleled views. The menu was created by a well-known New York celebrity Mexican Chef and features authentic Mexican dishes.Our mouthwatering meals include tacos, tostadas, quesadillas, grilled salmon, and filet mignon with chimichurri sauce. See the full menu here. We also offer a full cocktail menu and the best frozen margaritas in Connecticut.Tequila Rio is becoming the go-to place when your appetite runs South of the Border.
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  • Anne
    Jacksonville / Northeast Florida •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The Flying Monkey is a great place and fun! Food is delicious, a very cozy ambiance—one side of the restaurant host great bands and musicians on certain days and the staff’s very attentive! This is a must visit for any food lover!
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    The Flying Monkey Grill and BarPrice: Expensive• American• Newington
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    4.7
  • Celeste
    Connecticut •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The manager is amazing! Staff is very tentative. Love it!
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    Salt + LimePrice: Moderate• Mexican• West Hartford
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    4.5
  • Kevin
    New York City •10 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Food is as as usual expertly prepared On our visit so-called mission figs appetizer were not indeed mission figs (they’re black; this one was brown) and frankly a little stingy. There were four quarters of a tiny brown fig spread across a bed of about 10 arugula leaves, two large sugar encrusted walnut chunks and 3 large lumps of ricotta. Really. Just 1 fig cut into quarters. Not sure what the problem was, but if the kitchen stock was low, why not just take them off the menu until availability improved. Anyway, just a disappointment We had an early reservation since the noise level here can be problematic. Nevertheless the waitress seemed too tired to be at work that late afternoon. Normally we have great experiences here.
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    Peppercorns GrillPrice: Expensive• Italian• Hartford
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    4.7
  • CarolVIP
    New York City •211 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    The Bellinis are so good that we ordered doubles without hesitation! Our other fan favorites are … warm sourdough bread, wedge salad, bolognese, and lamb chops. We usually never leave room for dessert but we always leave happy. And Rafael was THE absolute nicest waiter!!! Dining at Brio was, once again, a Top 10 pick for us🥳!
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    Brio Italian Grille - WestfarmsPrice: Moderate• Italian• Farmington
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    4.4
  • ErickaVIP
    New York City •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Feb 8, 2025
    Eccentric eclectic ambiance. Food from scratch. Drinks were on point. Service above and beyond.
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    The Russell RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Caribbean• Hartford
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    4.8

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