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Real Art Ways’ Neighborhoods
Real Art Ways, an innovative contemporary arts organization, has been in Hartford’s vibrant and diverse Parkville neighborhood since 1989. Both Parkville and the neighboring West End have a unique mix of restaurants. Ask our café staff to look at menus; we keep a selection behind our counter.
Come to Real Art Ways. Enjoy nearby restaurants.
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More information is available in Real Art Ways’ Loading Dock Lounge and an Adobe PDF of this page is available for download. A listing of restaurants and descriptions can be found below the map.
122 bartholomewave., 860-951-9897
sun–thurs 11:30am–8pm,
fri–sat 11:30am–9pm
A hidden treasure in Parkville, The Bullpen serves up affordable and authentic Portuguese food for lunch and dinner. Bar is open until 12:30am.
1405 park st., 860-951-7187
mon–sun 8am–6pm
This homestyle Ecuadorian restaurant features a different menu each day.
1585 park st., 860-233-3733
tues 3pm–close; fri 3pm–2am; sat 1pm
A bar that offers soups and sandwiches, occasional live music, and a large patio for outdoor seating.
1615 park st., 860-232-1565
mon–thurs 11am–11pm, fri–sat 11am–mid,
sun noon–11pm
Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonese style take-out with over 150 items.
2 new park ave., 860-236-7462
mon–sat 8am–7pm, closed sunday.
A Puerto Rican eatery.
4 new park ave., 860-233-7180
sun–thurs 10am–1am; fri & sat 10am–2am
A Portuguese sports bar with a hearty lunch and dinner menu and up-to-the-minute soccer coverage.
72 new park ave., 860-233-2119
mon–thurs 10am–11pm, fri 10–midnight,
closed sunday.
A welcoming atmosphere where pizza is made to your liking.
341 new park ave., 860-233-4574
tue–sun 11am–8pm, closed monday.
A family-style restaurant serving traditional Peruvian cuisine.
355 new park ave., 860-523-9134
mon–fri 9am–8pm, sat 9am–9pm, sun 9am–7pm
Family-run Pho Tuong Lai specializes in the Vietnamese noodle soup pho.
1819 park st., 860-233-7488
mon–sun 10am–9pm
Set in the heart of Parkville, Patio Da Rainha is a Portuguese bar/restaurant bursting with family love and traditional home cooking.
1839 park st., 860-233-7663
mon–thurs 9am–10pm
In addition to selling fresh fish, Town Fish Market serves home-cooked Jamaican specialties like jerk chicken and curry goat.
1941 park st., 860-231-8067
sun–wed 11:30am–8pm, thurs 11:30–10pm, fri–sat 11:30am–11pm
A family-run Portuguese restaurant.
5 south whitney St., 860-232-4486
mon–sun noon–9pm
A one-room, family-style atmosphere coupled with tasty, inexpensive Brazilian food. Dishes change throughout the day, and are sold by weight.
1901 park st., 860-232-5471
mon–fri 11:30am–10pm, sat noon–10pm, closed sunday.
Tasty Thai food at reasonable prices.
1950 park st., 860-232-2211
mon–wed 11am–2am, thurs–sat 11am–3am, sun noon–2am
Custom-made pizzas with a variety of toppings.
1954 park st., 860-761-0378
sun–thurs, 11am–11:30pm, fri–sat 11am–12am
A small eat-in or take-out restaurant that caters to all palates of hot and spicy tolerance with its 100+ menu items.
1996 park st., 860-523-5477
mon–sun 11am–9pm
Buffet-style dishes rotate daily and range from beans sautéed in yucca flour on Mondays to chicken with okra on Tuesdays, sautéed codfish on Fridays and black beans with pork sausage on Saturdays. Sold by weight.
1999 park st., 860-233-1928
mon–sun 10am–10pm
Pho Legal offers Vietnamese meals like stir-fried vegetables, meats and fish, and the noodle soup pho.
2027 park st., 860-232-5565
sun–wed 11am–11pm, thurs–sat 11am–mid
For nearly 40 years, George’s has served Greater Hartford residents pizza and assorted Italian dishes.
2014 park st., 860-218-2953
mon–fri 9am–8pm, sat 9am–9pm, sun 9am–7pm
Pho Saigon offers the noodle soup pho and a variety of other Vietnamese favorites.
2071 park st., 860-232-4481, sullyspub.com
mon–thurs 11am–10pm, fri–sat 11am–11pm, sun noon–9pm
A Hartford institution that’s served up savory pizzas and other Italian food for over 20 years. Try Lena’s stuffed slices. The adjacent Sully’s Pub is the best place in Hartford to catch live, original music seven nights a week.
2074 park st., 860-233-3184, oportohartford.com
lunch: tues–fri 12–2:30 pm, dinner: tues–sat, 5:30–10 pm, sun 12–8 pm, closed monday
An upscale spot serving contemporary and authentic Portuguese fare. The Hartford Courant has described O’Porto as “the best thing to happen to Hartford dining in a long, long time.”
2074 park st., 860-231-9545
sun–wed 11am–8pm, thurs–sat 11am–9pm
One of Hartford’s favorite places for fresh seafood, fish and chips, and lobster rolls for over 15 years. Tinker’s slogan is “Where the portions are bigger and the fish is fresher.”
345 prospect ave., 860-523-8069
mon–thurs 11:30am–11pm, fri–sat 11:30am–11:30pm, sun 12pm–10pm
A landmark for over 40 years, Prospect Café is a great spot for lunch, dinner, or cocktails. Happy hour Mon–Thur 4–6PM.
340 prospect ave., 860-236-7406
mon–fri 5am–7pm; sat & sun 5am–5pm
Delightful confections for those with a sweet tooth. Also a great stop for coffee and light sandwiches.
99 sisson ave., 860-232-taps, woodntap.com
sun–thurs 11:30am–11:30 pm, fri–sat 11:30am–12:30am
A phenomenon since its opening day, the Wood-N-Tap is the burger joint of choice for many area residents.
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Parkville boasts three Portuguese bakeries, each with its own specialties and twists!
1800 park st., 860-232-2253
tues–fri 5:30am–6:30pm, sat 5:30am–6pm, sun 5:30am–2pm, closed monday
1851 park st., 860-232-1464
tues–sat 5:30am–5pm, sun: 5:30am–1pm, closed monday
1916 park st., 860-523-4545
tues–sat 5am–6pm, sun 6am–2pm, closed monday
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West End Restaurants
137 sisson ave., 860-233-1933
mon–fri 9am–6pm, sat 10am–3pm
A Greek-style deli serving gyros, spanakopita and Greek salads as well as American standards such as grinders and wraps.
233 sisson ave., 860-232-3749
mon–thurs, sun 11:30am–1am, fri–sat 11:30am – 2am
Part pizza joint, part Vegas-style lounge, Vegas Blvd. offers a dining and drinking experience recalling the Rat Pack era.
259 sisson ave., 860-236-6600
sun–thurs 11am–11:30pm, fri–sat 11am–12am
Affordably priced Chinese take-out.
270 sisson ave, 860-232-7827, thehalfdoor.com
kitchen: sun–tues 11:30am–9pm,wed–sat 11:30am–10pm; bar: sun–thurs 11:30am–1am, fri–sat 11:30am–2am
Irish pub with a full menu, a wide variety of beers on tap and live music on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings.
488 farmington ave., 860-882-1839, hottomatos.com
mon–wed 11:30am–10pm, thurs 11:30am–11pm, fri 11:30am–12am, sat 4pm–12am, sun 4pm–10pm
An upscale Brazilian restaurant with grilled meats carved tableside and bartenders who mix a mean caipirinha. Discount food items available at the bar Mon–Thurs.
498a farmington ave., 860-523-5830
sun–thurs 10:30am–12am, fri–sat 11am–11pm
Szechuan cuisine for take-out or dining in.
498b farmington ave., 860-236-2616
mon–sat 11am–11pm, sun 12pm–10pm
City Pizza offers kosher meat toppings and various specialty pies.
495 farmington ave., 860-233-8888
mon–sun 11am–2am
Boasting Hartford’s largest pies.
530 farmington ave., 860-236-5599
sun–thurs 11:30am–10pm, fri–sat 11:30am–11pm
If you’re in the mood for sushi or the Korean favorites kalbi, kimchee or bibim bap, Ichiban is the place for you.
529 farmington ave., 860-523-7423
sun–thurs 10am–9pm, fri–sat 10am–10pm
A family-run Mexican restaurant with Oaxacan specialties like enchiladas in mole and chicken with green pumpkin sauce.
535 farmington ave., 860-218-2137
lunch: tues–sun 11am–2pm; dinner: mon–sun 5pm–10:30pm
This restaurant adds a new flavor to Farmington Ave. with traditional Ethiopian cuisine.
537 farmington ave., 860-523-5417, tisanecafe.com
mon–sun 11am–1am
Sip one of 80+ specialty coffees or teas. Tisane also offers eclectic food choices, ranging from flatbread sandwiches to pad Thai. Fondue served after 4PM. Wi-fi & Veg.friendly.
25 whitney st., 860-236-7741
mon–sun 7am–3pm
Voted the best breakfast spot in Greater Hartford many times: loyal fans line up outside on weekend mornings to wait for a seat. Mo’s also serves lunch.
266 so.whitney st., 860-232-7860
sun–thurs 10am–11:30pm, fri–sat 10am–2:30am
Sandwiches and pizza at a great price.
668 farmington ave, 860-236-9464
mon–sat 10am–8pm, sun 10am–6pm
International café and market serving Middle Eastern favorites like gyros and pastries. Excellent falafel.
Made possible with the support of the Connecticut Commission on Culture and Tourism and done in cooperation with the Parkville Revitalization Association.
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