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1. Salt + Lime
4.5
Awesome(117)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • West Hartford
Booked 7 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(43)
Price: Expensive
• American • Newington
Booked 15 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. Trumbull Kitchen - Hartford
4.6
Exceptional(147)
Price: Moderate
• American • Hartford
Booked 31 times today
Contemporary, cool and inventive, it has been fashioned by legendary Connecticut restaurateur Richard Rosenthal and executive chef and partner, Chris Torla. Custom. Progressive cross-cultural dishes offer variations of familiar food from around the world. The menu features a collection of tasters, tapas, tequila as well as larger plates and entrées. A new focus on agave spirits has brought new excitement to the restaurant.
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4. Brio Italian Grille - Westfarms
4.6
Exceptional(536)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Farmington
Booked 2 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
4.4
Awesome(180)
Price: Moderate
• Caribbean • Hartford
Booked 2 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. Max A Mia - Avon
4.7
Exceptional(148)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Avon
Booked 42 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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7. Sally's Apizza - Wethersfield
4.1
Excellent(163)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Wethersfield
Booked 57 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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8. da Capo - Avon
4.5
Awesome(614)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Avon
Booked 9 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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9. 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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