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Peppercorns Grill, Hartford, CT

Peppercorns Grill

4.6
4.6
2779 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
23:30

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Booked 2 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Peppercorn’s Grill is owned and operated by the Cialfi siblings, Sal and Dino, Brothers Sal and Dino purchased Peppercorn's Grill in 1989 and opened Piccolo Arancio in 1994. This generation of Cialfi's has added modern creativity and personality to traditional strengths of their Italian roots. Sal and Dino were trained in the art of Italian food at their uncle's restaurant in Rome. When the opportunity to open a restaurant arose, they jumped at the opportunity and opened the first Piccolo Arancio in Rome. Piccolo Arancio was internationally acclaimed within their first year. Now operated by their cousins, Piccolo Arancio remains near the Trevi Fountain in Rome. Peppercorn's Grill received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 10 years.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri 11:45–15:30 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Phone number
    (860) 547-1714
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Celestino (Dino) Cialfi
  • Catering
    We’ll cater from our menu or your request
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room with a contemporary Italian flair holds from 10-85. We offer several prix fixe menus to satisfy different tastes & price ranges prepared by chef/owner Dino Cialfi. Try some of our specialties all homemade such as seasonal ravioli, fettuccine, ossobuco, fresh fish & seafood
  • Area
    Hartford
  • Cross Street
    Capital Ave
  • Parking details
    Free parking is available to the left of the restaurant from 12 pm until closing. Street parking is available at no after 5 pm. Free valet is also available in the evening.
  • Public transit
    Stop located across the street in front of restaurant
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,779 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hartford

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Peppercorns Grill is a downtown Hartford gem, consistently delivering "excellent" Italian cuisine and "gracious" service. Its proximity to The Bushnell makes it perfect for pre-theater dining. Guests rave about the "wonderful" ambiance, "creative" menu, and "outstanding" meals. Despite occasional service hiccups, Peppercorns remains a "go-to" spot for unforgettable dining experiences.
2,779 Reviews
  1. Fred

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Peppercorns is 5 star dining all around. We love it

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  2. Salvatore

    VIP

    Connecticut

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friend and I went for our yearly Christmas lunch. It was packed with several other office parties, and yet the service was still great. Food is always outstanding. Give it a try.

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  3. Rick

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Very noisy, made reservations through Open Table 1 month before, seated us at rear of restaurant next to a party of 12 when they had window seats open that no one was seted at all night.

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  4. Fred

    VIP

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Is there anywhere else to eat in Hartford? This is the only place I eat in Hartford. Food is amazing and staff very pleasant.

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  5. Ira

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal for our little Holiday gathering The food was over the top and place was so festive We enjoyed everything about our evening.

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  6. Rakesh

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great experience. Got us in and out before a show at the Bushnell in under an hour

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  7. Jennifer

    New York City

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Espresso martini was all espresso. Ordered the ribeye; it was a nice portion but had no flavor.

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  8. Redon

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience, chef Dino came out of the kitchen tonight and brought some special Ravioli. Everything was great. Dinner and service on top as usual!

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  9. Diane

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We were seated and waited 15 minutes before anyone even came over to us. Food was good but nothing I would rave about. One and done for me.

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  10. Suzanne

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    A gem that has been in Hartford for over 30 years. Perfect place to go before a show at the Bushnell. The food is fantastic.

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FAQs

Peppercorns Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 547-1714.

Peppercorns Grill is rated 4.6 stars by 2779 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
23:30

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Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Peppercorns Grill

357 Main St., Hartford, CT 06106

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Capital Ave
  • Area
    Hartford
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri 11:45–15:30 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–22:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–23:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking is available to the left of the restaurant from 12 pm until closing. Street parking is available at no after 5 pm. Free valet is also available in the evening.
  • Public transit
    Stop located across the street in front of restaurant
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Celestino (Dino) Cialfi
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (860) 547-1714
  • Catering
    We’ll cater from our menu or your request
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room with a contemporary Italian flair holds from 10-85. We offer several prix fixe menus to satisfy different tastes & price ranges prepared by chef/owner Dino Cialfi. Try some of our specialties all homemade such as seasonal ravioli, fettuccine, ossobuco, fresh fish & seafood
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