Boqueria West Hartford

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   Elizabeth

   Connecticut1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 25 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was delicious. The waitress made excellent suggestions based on what we liked. It’s was a great experience
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 16 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food and outstanding service, would definitely recommend for anytime eats
   

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   Miguel

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Exceptional experience , food was outstanding and service was better . Drinks were robust and flavorful
   

   Boqueria West HartfordResponded on 8 February 2025

   Hello Miguel, Exceptional experiences like yours inspire the team to continue delivering outstanding service and delicious flavors. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we can't wait to serve you again for more memorable moments! Julien Garcia, General Manager
   

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   Nicole

   New York City1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 19 January 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Reservation was for 7, they sat us around 7:30. Id say 5/10 things we ordered we would again croquettes, mac and cheese, and grilled cheese were really good. Our server was very nice and took good care of us. The only thing I will say was we asked the bar to make a tequila espresso martini and were told “it would take a while” because they batch all their espresso martinis which is odd bc its literally a Spanish restaurant. Anyway good vibes just like a mid experience.
   

   Boqueria West HartfordResponded on 25 January 2025

   Hi Nicole, Your feedback regarding your recent experience at Boqueria West Hartford is noted. The delay in seating and the issues with the tequila espresso martini are concerning, and we apologize for any inconvenience this caused. It's good to hear that some of the dishes, like the croquettes, mac and cheese, and grilled cheese, met your expectations, along with the service from your server. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, as they help us improve. Julien Garcia, General Manager
   

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   Bonnie

   New York City1 review

   3.0

   Dined on 4 January 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   We made a reservation to secure a quiet table given noise sensitivity. We were seated in the middle of the restaurant - by the kitchen at a communal table of 6. When I mentioned the reso type, I was invited to wait for the next available table. Why did I make the reso? The drinks were weak. The table service was professional. Our pulpo dish - which we assumed was forgotten, was delivered just after we received the check. The manager is intense and unfriendly. We lived in BCN for 5 years and our son was born there, so the menu brings us back to a special time in our lives. Wish the environment at Boqueria reflected the warm welcome we received from BCN.
   

   Boqueria West HartfordResponded on 25 January 2025

   Hello Bonnie, It’s disappointing to hear that your experience did not meet expectations. The seating arrangement, especially after making a reservation for a quieter table, should have been better managed. Weak drinks and the timing of your pulpo dish are also concerning. The team strives to create a welcoming atmosphere that reflects the warmth of Barcelona, and it’s clear we fell short during your visit. Your feedback is invaluable, and we will work to improve these aspects moving forward. Julien Garcia, General Manager
   

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   Marco

   Miami1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 29 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Loved the place the food and the service.. the only reason I did not give 5/5 stars to service it’s bc food took too long to arrive. But waiters were amazing
   

   Boqueria West HartfordResponded on 25 January 2025

   Hi Marco, We appreciate your feedback about the food and service. It's great to know that you loved the place and found our waiters amazing. However, we understand that the wait for food was longer than expected, and we apologize for that delay. Hope to see you again soon! Julien Garcia, General Manager
   

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   Vicki VIP

   New York City23 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 25 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fun place to spend Christmas Eve. Very good food. Dined at the bar. Despite some initial confusion as to whether we would be allowed share the Chef Special it was a delightful evening So much food - it’s definitely shareable!
   

   Boqueria West HartfordResponded on 25 January 2025

   Hi Vicki, It’s wonderful to hear that you had a fun Christmas Eve at Boqueria West Hartford! Our team takes pride in delivering excellent service, delectable food, and a vibrant atmosphere. We're glad you enjoyed the Chef's Special and found it shareable. Your feedback about the initial confusion is appreciated, and we will work to ensure clarity in the future. We hope to welcome you back soon! Julien Garcia, General Manager
   

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   mary Ruth

   Wilmington3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 24 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Excellent service with delicious food and drinks! Highly recommend!
   

   Boqueria West HartfordResponded on 25 January 2025

   Hello Mary, It’s fantastic to hear about your excellent experience! Providing delicious food and drinks, along with outstanding service, is what we strive for. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Hope to see you again soon! Julien Garcia, General Manager
   

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   Martha VIP

   New York City80 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 23 December 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Delicious food and drinks, very warm and welcoming staff and ambiance and the kitchen is fun to watch if sitting at the counter! The seafood paella, shishitos, Caesar salad, patatas bravas, artichokes and blood orange mocktail were are wonderful. I will be excited to come back and try the carrots, octopus, other salads, Escalivada and lamb skewers. Thank you for a lovely evening, happy holidays!
   

   Boqueria West HartfordResponded on 25 January 2025

   Hello Martha, It’s fantastic to hear that you enjoyed the delicious food and drinks, along with the warm and welcoming atmosphere at Boqueria West Hartford! Our team takes pride in delivering excellent service, delectable food, and a vibrant atmosphere. Knowing that you had a lovely evening and are excited to return to try more dishes truly makes us happy. Happy holidays to you! Julien Garcia, General Manager
   

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    Frank

    Philadelphia15 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    This place is to Spanish tapas what Olive Garden is to eating in Italy. Had an across-the-board disappointing experience (with the exception of our waiter, who was excellent). Ordered the charcuterie board: the micro-thin slices of manchego were outdone by the laughable thumbnails of blue cheese with the rind still on it. Nearly inedible. But what really was inedible were the bacon-wrapped dates — if you could call them that. I’d call the fire department. They were burned behind recognition. I’ve seen mummy fingers at the Natural History Museum that looked more appealing. (Our waiter took the $12 price off our bill.). Then the food delivery. We had split a bottle of wine, but out of boredom we drank most of it before our other dishes came out. It was more than an hour to deliver the shrimp drowning in garlic and the oddly rubbery and slimy at the same time octopus tentacle. Sadly, the only good thing we had was the grilled cheese sandwich they named “Bikini.” Just a weird experience. This one is inauthentic as a tapas restaurant and sadly, I had a bad enough experience to write this. Many more restaurants to visit in West Hartford. It won’t be this one again.
    

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