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Pond House Cafe, West Hartford, CT

Pond House Cafe

4.6
4.6
2707 Reviews
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
23:30
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Nestled on the pond in historic Elizabeth Park the Pond House is surrounded by gardens & offers four seasons of charm with a menu to match. Changed seasonally we offer eclectic comfort food that reflects the down to earth but playful spirit of our staff. Announce Spring's arrival with a walk through the park followed by brunch on the patio. Stop and smell the world famous roses then linger over dinner as sun slowly sets over the trees. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch & Take out. The Pond House Cafe- stylish, fun & playful.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Comfort Food, Cafe Dining
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 11:30–15:30 Sun 09:30–14:30
  • Phone number
    (860) 231-8823
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Fiorillo
  • Catering
    Pond House is able to cater to any out of house location including other local venues and your very own kitchen! We will provide everything from staff to clean up! Please inquiry today to have the Pond House to your house!
  • Private party facilities
    Both private parties and semi-private accommodations available, contact restaurant for more information
  • Area
    Hartford
  • Cross Street
    Prospect
  • Parking details
    We are located in Historic Elizabeth Park, with public parking lots and street parking within the park.
  • Public transit
    on Asylum Ave.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Pop Up Dinner

    US$39.00 per person

    21 Feb 2025 only
    Please join us for a lovely prix fixe dinner at the Pond House. Please visit our website to view the menu for this dinner. Any left behind Pond House Cash from last year will double for this event as a way to say thank-you for your continued visits!

What 2,707 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Great for brunch

  • Hartford

    Best Value

  • Hartford

    Great for brunch

  • Hartford

    Healthy

  • Hartford

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pond House Cafe offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and friendly service." Known for its creative menus and generous portions, the cafe excels in brunch and pop-up dinners. The ambiance is lovely, enhanced by its location in Elizabeth Park. While it can be noisy, the overall atmosphere remains inviting and enjoyable.

2,707 Reviews
  1. Christy

    Connecticut

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food and experience overall! Stephanie is the best!

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  2. Linda

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu is always interesting and the food is always delicious.

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  3. suzanne

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    food and service were perfect. tiffany, our wait staff, was gracious, friendly, and attentive. it was a bit chilly in the dining area as well as a bit loud. we have been to the pond house a number of times and it is consistent in the quality of the food and experience. we will not hesitate to return. thanks for a lovely day.

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  4. Christine

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food never disappoints. Lunch portions are perfect size. Price ranges are 20 to 25 for entrees , so it’s a nice or special lunch outing.

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  5. Natalie

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nothing beats great service, ambience and excellent food! Made for a Perfect Valentine’s date. We thoroughly enjoyed each course! Staff was great! We had the cod fritters, Salmon Salad, short Ribs and Bread pudding. 5 stars to all!

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  6. Claire

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 7 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely time visiting with friends we had not seen in a while. We thoroughly enjoyed our meals and conversation. The staff was very accommodating as we were there until closing. We truly appreciated our experience.

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  7. Claire

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 31 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great lunch with a friend to celebrate a special occasion…food and service were excellent! Plan to return soon.

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  8. Kathleen

    VIP

    Connecticut

    28 reviews

    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on 30 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Pop up price fixe dinner. Nice portions and selection. Chocolate mousse cake was dry - maybe old? Calamari was delicious!!

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  9. Sandra

    New York City

    71 reviews

    5.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on 24 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made last minute reservations. We would have done so earlier or the day before, but timing of prior commitments, we couldn’t plan. We’ve always enjoyed dining at the Pond House, even well before the pandemic. I ordered the lobster bisque soup du jour that was wonderful. My husband had the fried calamari appetizer. The portions were very good sized of appetizers and entrees—almost too big for those of us on Ozempic or similar, for which take home boxes are a help. My husband enjoyed the veal osso bucco with the saffron rice ( and will have another meal of it). I had the deconstructed chicken pot pie. It was good, and plenty of meat, which tasted like turkey to me, NOT chicken. My husband really enjoyed his lemon cheesecake dessert as I did of apple crisp—again at home. We both had the winter sangria—very cinnamon-y. All in all, we enjoyed our dinner there, and more at home.

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  10. Hannah

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 19 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The brunch is delicious! I got the BLT omelette and it was cooked perfectly. The home fries are to die for. Can’t go wrong with the eggs benedict either. The service was pretty slow but it was very busy.

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FAQs

Pond House Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 231-8823.

Pond House Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 2707 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
Booked 1 time today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pond House Cafe

1555 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Prospect
  • Area
    Hartford
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 11:30–15:30 Sun 09:30–14:30
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Comfort Food, Cafe Dining
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We are located in Historic Elizabeth Park, with public parking lots and street parking within the park.
  • Public transit
    on Asylum Ave.
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Fiorillo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (860) 231-8823
  • Catering
    Pond House is able to cater to any out of house location including other local venues and your very own kitchen! We will provide everything from staff to clean up! Please inquiry today to have the Pond House to your house!
  • Private party facilities
    Both private parties and semi-private accommodations available, contact restaurant for more information
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