Boqueria West Hartford

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   Frank

   Philadelphia

   15 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   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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   Ronald

   New York City

   6 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 16 November 2024

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

   My party enjoyed some new and interesting taste experiences Alonso (I believe that’s his name) our server was an excellent host. The carrot tapas were delicious. The salmon entrée was a huge piece of well seasoned fish. We all enjoyed ourselves
   

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   Jim

   New York City

   17 reviews

   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined on 15 November 2024

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

   Boqueria is a great restaurant,the food is great service is excellent and ambience is nice.
   

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   Jeff

   New York City

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 10 November 2024

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

   Service was slow. We had a reservation for 8pm and were not seated until 8:45pm.
   

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   Anna

   Atlanta Metro

   5 reviews

   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 9 November 2024

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

   The food was outstanding. Ambiance is fun. Our server struggled, but the manager was great. We did the full tasting experience and everyone loved it. Great value as well. Would definitely dine here again.
   

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   James

   Nashville

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on 9 November 2024

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

   Really good food and balanced cocktails. We got brunch entrees + tapas and although we were warned the paella would be a 45 minute wait, the French toasts we ordered took an extra 20 mins after that. I’m not sure what happened there, but staff was very apologetic and the food was delicious so I’m happy to consider it a fluke and would happily go back.
   

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   Haley

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 14 October 2024

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

   I was SO impressed with the food and service here. Bartender here on Monday night was no short on her hospitality for us. She was lovely. Phenomenal food!!! So excited to return. Highly recommend!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Phoenix

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 12 October 2024

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

   I love Mediterranean Spanish food to the point that I drove 50 minutes and it was well worth it. The tapas , Serrano ham, anchovies, manchego cheese superb. I really enjoyed the culinary experience paired up with the Monastrell red wine. The crema catalana dessert (crème brûlée) was absolutely delicious. Can’t wait to go back.
   

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   Dante

   New York City

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 5 October 2024

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

   A bit loud. Staff were a little disorganized. Food was pretty good.
   

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    Alex

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 September 2024

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

    We went for my birhh th day and everything was great. Definitely will go back
    

    Boqueria West HartfordResponded on 12 October 2024

    Hello Alex, We are thrilled to hear that your birthday celebration with us was fantastic. Your feedback is truly appreciated, and we are grateful that you chose to celebrate with us. We look forward to the pleasure of welcoming you back for more special occasions. Julien Garcia, General Manager
    

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