Restaurants in Hartford
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Trumbull Kitchen
At this slick downtown eatery you can get bites of anything from dim sum, tapas, stone pies or (and?) fondue. The bar stays open later on the weekend, the longer to sample the impressive cocktail list.
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Agave Grill
Dine amid colorful murals at this warm and breezy Mexican spot that’s found an unlikely niche a block from Union Station. Ten different margaritas pack a variety of punches, but don’t let them distract from such innovative fare as grilled chicken glazed in mango sauce or lobster enchiladas – just like your Connecticut abuela used to make it.
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Tapas
Crowds pack this storefront bistro at lunch and happy hour for good reason. You can sit at high tables or stand at wall counters and rub shoulders with three neighbors while eating blackened chicken tapas ($8) or souvlaki ($7). They brag that their food’s so fresh, they don’t even have a freezer.
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Luna Pizza
The pizzas that come out of the brick oven are divine – crispy and thin-crusted – and the mozzarella is fresh. Luna’s space is reminiscent of an upmarket cafeteria, and jazz musicians play on the weekends. Try the salmon, onions and caper pizza. Amazingly, they offer single slices, too.
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Pastis
A great date place, this French-American bistro wins you over with its intimate tables, candlelight, lace curtains and French acoustic music. The mains, classics like coq au vin, are well done, if not swoon-worthy. Try the seared scallops with saffron rice or the steak-frites (both $20).
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Hot Tomato’s
Locals love this place with its café deck overlooking Bushnell Park and the State Capitol. The interior is postmodern chrome. Try the simple but delicious linguini vongole ($19).
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Peppercorn's Grill
Dine on contemporary Italian-American fare at Hartford's favorite restaurant, where you'll find plenty of tempting options from spicy clam cakes to lobster ravioli.
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Pavilion at State House Square
This handy food court opposite the Old State House draws a crowd for its variety of ethnic eateries, including several vegetarian options.
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Vaughan's Public House
This friendly Irish pub serves a full menu ranging from hearty sandwiches and salads to perfect beer-battered cod and chips. A river of Guinness flows, with good happy hour deals from 3pm to 7pm.
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Mo's Midtown Restaurant
Head to this classic diner for fab breakfast fare on a shoestring. The grill is heaped with home-fried potatoes, served alongside stacks of whole-wheat pancakes loaded with seasonal fruit. Awesome huevos rancheros too.
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Azul
With its black-clad waiters and relentless sound system, Azul specializes in high-class, presentation-oriented Nuevo Latino dishes like Chilean salmon with ginger chili compote in banana leaf. However, it offers enough Americanized dishes to satisfy the unadventurous. You’ll want to spiff up for dinner here.
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