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1. The Bullpen 122 Bartholomew Ave., Hartford, 860-951-9897 A hidden treasure in Parkville, The Bullpen serves up affordable and authentic Portuguese food for lunch and dinner. The bar is open until 12:30am. 2. La Casita del Sabor 1405 Park St., Hartford, 860-951-7187 This home-style Ecuadorian restaurant features a different menu each day. 3. Barça Restaurant & Tapas Bar The Design Center, 1429 Park St., Hartford, 860-724-4444 Named after Barcelona’s famed soccer team, Barça serves a unique blend of Spanish influenced hot and cold tapas in a creatively designed and hip atmosphere.4. Peter’s Café 1585 Park St., Hartford, 860-232-2332 A bar that offers soups and sandwiches, occasional live music, and a large patio for outdoor seating.5. New Park #1 Chinese Restaurant 1615 Park St., Hartford, 860-232-1565 Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonese style take-out with over 150 items.6. Las Delicias 2 New Park Ave., Hartford, 860-236-7462 A Puerto Rican eatery.7. Cambrense Café 4 New Park Ave., Hartford, 860-233-7180 A Portuguese sports bar with hearty lunch and dinner menus and up-to-the-minute soccer coverage.8. Bairrada Bakery & Pastry Shop 1800 Park St., Hartford, 860-232-2253 Serves great fruit-filled Portuguese pastries.9. Patio Da Rainha 1819 Park St., Hartford, 860-233-7488 A Portuguese bar and restaurant bursting with family love and traditional home cooking.10. Bem Brasil Buffet 5 S.Whitney St., Hartford, 860-232-4486 Family-style atmosphere coupled with tasty, inexpensive Brazilian food. Dishes change throughout the day and are sold by weight.11. O’Camelo Restaurant 1941 Park St., Hartford, 860-213-8067 A family-run Portuguese restaurant.12. Abrantes Bakery Pastry Shop 1851 Park St., Hartford, 860-232-1464 Portuguese pastries and fresh breads.13. La Estrella Bakery 1916 Park St., Hartford, 860-523-4545 One of three Portuguese bakeries in Parkville with fresh-baked goodies.14. King and I Thai Restaurant 1901 Park St., Hartford, 860-232-5471 Tasty Thai food at reasonable prices.15. Pizza Time 1950 Park St., Hartford, 860-232-2211 Custom-made pizzas with a variety of toppings.16. China Jade Chinese Restaurant 1954 Park St., Hartford, 860-761-0378 A small eat-in or take-out restaurant that caters to both spicy and mild palates with its 100+ menu items.17. Brazil Grill Churrascaria 1996 Park St., Hartford, 860-532-5477 Buffet-style dishes rotate daily and range from beans sautéed in yucca flour on Mondays to chicken and okra on Tuesdays, sautéed codfish on Fridays and black beans with pork sausage on Saturdays. Meals sold by weight.18. Pho 88 1999 Park St., Hartford, 860-233-1928 Pho 88 offers Vietnamese meals like stir-fried vegetables, meats and fish, and the noodle soup Pho.19. Pho Saigon 2014 Park St., Hartford, 860-218-2953 Pho Saigon offers the noodle soup Pho and a variety of other Vietnamese favorites.20. George’s Pizza Restaurant 2027 Park St., Hartford, 860-232-5565 For nearly 40 years, George’s has served Greater Hartford residents pizza and assorted Italian dishes.21. Lena’s First and Last Pizzeria/Sully’s Pub 2071 Park St., Hartford, 860-232-4481 A Hartford institution that has served up savory pizzas and other Italian food for over 20 years. Try Lena’s stuffed slices. The adjacent Sully’s Pub is a great place to catch live, original music seven nights a week.22. O’Porto 2074 Park St., Hartford, 860-233-3184 An upscale spot serving contemporary, authentic Portuguese fare. The Hartford Courant has described O’Porto as “the best thing to happen to Hartford dining in a long, long time.”23. Tinker’s Seafood 2074 Park St., Hartford, 860-231-9545 One of Hartford’s favorite places for fresh seafood, fish and chips, and lobster rolls. Tinker’s slogan is “Where the portions are bigger and the fish is fresher.”24. Donut & Bagel Stop 340 Prospect Ave., Hartford, 860-236-7406 Delightful confections for those with a sweet tooth. Also a great stop for coffee and light sandwiches.25. West Wings Bar & Grill 310 Prospect Ave., Hartford , 860-570-9858 A sports bar boasting 42 beers on draft, 40 bottled beers, 18 flavors of wings, and 28 TVs so you can catch all the games.26. Nicole’s Restaurant 341 New Park Ave., Hartford, 860-233-4574 A family-style restaurant serving traditional Peruvian cuisine.27. Pho Tong Lai 355 New Park Ave., Hartford, 860-523-9134 Family-run Pho Tong Lai specializes in the Vietnamese noodle soup Pho.28. Wood-N-Tap Bar & Grill 99 Sisson Ave., Hartford, 860-232-8277 A phenomenon since its opening day, the Wood-N-Tap is the burger joint of choice for many area residents.29. Firebox Restaurant 539 Broad St., Hartford, 860 246-1222 Located in the heart of Frog Hollow, this stylish restaurant/bar serves innovative dishes made with locally-grown ingredients.30. Akropolis II Deli 137 Sisson Ave., Hartford, 860-233-1933 A Greek deli serving gyros, spanakopita and Greek salads as well as sandwiches and wraps.31. Rosie’s Caribbean Restaurant 248 Sisson Ave., Hartford, 860-882-0032 Serving Jamaican favorites like beef patties and curried goat along with more adventurous dishes like oxtail and ackee.32. Vegas Blvd. 233 Sisson Ave., Hartford, 860-232-3749 Part pizza joint, part Vegas-style lounge, Vegas Blvd. offers a dining and drinking experience recalling the Rat Pack era.33. China King 259 Sisson Ave., Hartford, 860-232-6600 Affordably-priced Chinese take-out.34. Sisson Avenue Pizza 479 Farmington Ave., Hartford, 860-236-6400 A great pizza joint with great prices.35. The Half Door 270 Sisson Ave., Hartford, 860-232-7827 Irish pub with a full menu, a wide variety of beers on tap and live music on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings.36. Braza 488 Farmington Ave., Hartford, 860-882-1839 An upscale Brazilian restaurant with grilled meats carved tableside and bartenders who mix a mean caipirinha. Discount food items available at the bar Monday–Thursday.37. China House 498A Farmington Ave., Hartford, 860-523-5830 Szechuan cuisine for take-out or dining-in.38. City Pizza 498B Farmington Ave., Hartford, 860-236-2616 City Pizza offers kosher meat toppings and various specialty pies.39. Sgt. Pepperoni 495 Farmington Ave., Hartford, 860-233-8888 Boasting Hartford’s largest pies.40. Ichiban Japanese & Korean Restaurant 530 Farmington Ave., Hartford, 860-236-5599 If you’re in the mood for sushi or Korean favorites like kalbi, kimchee or bibim bap, Ichiban is the place for you.41. Monte Albán 529 Farmington Ave., Hartford, 860-523-7423 A family-run Mexican restaurant with Oaxacan specialties like enchiladas in mole and chicken with green pumpkin sauce.42. Abyssinian Ethiopian Restaurant 535 Farmington Ave., Hartford, 860-218-2137 This restaurant adds new flavor to Farmington Ave. with traditional Ethiopian cuisine.43. Tisane 537 Farmington Ave., Hartford, 860-523-5417 Sip one of the 80+ specialty coffees or teas. Tisane offers eclectic food choices, ranging from flatbread sandwiches to Pad Thai. Fondue served after 4 p.m. Vegetarian options. Free Wi-Fi.44. Whitney Pizza & Grinder 266 S.Whitney St., Hartford, 860-232-7860 Sandwiches and pizza at a great price.45. Mo’s Midtown 25 Whitney St., Hartford, 860-236-7741 Voted the best breakfast spot in Greater Hartford many times over, loyal fans line up outside on weekend mornings to wait for a seat. Mo’s also serves lunch.46. Tangiers 668 Farmington Ave., Hartford, 860-236-9464 This family owned and operated international café and market serves Middle Eastern favorites like gyros and pastries. Excellent falafel.47. Prospect Café 345 Prospect Ave., Hartford, 860-523-8069 A landmark for over 40 years, Prospect Café is a great spot for lunch, dinner, or cocktails.48. Effie’s Place 91 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-233-9653 A family-style diner.49. Plan B 138 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-231-1199 A hip burger bar and tavern serving fresh, all-natural beef. Vegetarian options also available.50. Chengdu Asian Bistro 179 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-232-6455 Traditional Chinese dishes with a twist.51. Pho 206 206 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-231-7012 This gem of a Vietnamese restaurant features quality food at low prices. Vegetarian options.52. A.C. Petersen Farms 240 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-233-8483 A family-style diner and ice cream shoppe with a great atmosphere and a wide selection of American favorites.53. I Love Sushi/Egg Roll Express 278 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-232-7669 Eat-in or take-out Japanese sushi favorites and Chinese classics. 300+ menu items.54. India Oven 280 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-236-3321 Enjoy a wide range of Indian cuisine, from classic tandoori dishes to specialty naans.55. Siam Cuisine 312 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-233-7780 Delicious Thai cuisine at a great value.56. Quaker Diner 319 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-232-5523 A classic diner serving breakfast favorites and specialty omelets.57. Hall’s Market 331 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-232-1075 This family owned and operated market has been serving the region for 70 years. Hall’s has a deli and a bakery with delicious treats, and there are tables on the patio where you can enjoy your meal.58. Park Lane Pizza 337 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-233-4429 A neighborhood institution serving Greek-style pizzas and grinders since 1972.59. Barb’s Pizza 353 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-232-3565 Quick service and a cozy atmosphere make Barb’s a favorite of local sports teams.60. Corner Pug Restaurant 1046 New Britain Ave.,West Hartford, 860 236-3287 A shrine for beer and pug lovers.61. East West Grille 526 New Park Ave., Hartford, 860 236-3287 A Thai restaurant in an old American diner. Serves classic American breakfast in the morning and spicy Thai food in the afternoon and evening all at a great price.62. Hot Basil Thai Café 565 New Park Ave., Hartford, 860 523-9554 A Hartford favorite serving delicious and creative Thai cuisine.
1. The Bullpen 122 Bartholomew Ave., Hartford, 860-951-9897 A hidden treasure in Parkville, The Bullpen serves up affordable and authentic Portuguese food for lunch and dinner. The bar is open until 12:30am. 2. La Casita del Sabor 1405 Park St., Hartford, 860-951-7187 This home-style Ecuadorian restaurant features a different menu each day. 3. Barça Restaurant & Tapas Bar The Design Center, 1429 Park St., Hartford, 860-724-4444 Named after Barcelona’s famed soccer team, Barça serves a unique blend of Spanish influenced hot and cold tapas in a creatively designed and hip atmosphere.4. Peter’s Café 1585 Park St., Hartford, 860-232-2332 A bar that offers soups and sandwiches, occasional live music, and a large patio for outdoor seating.5. New Park #1 Chinese Restaurant 1615 Park St., Hartford, 860-232-1565 Szechuan, Hunan and Cantonese style take-out with over 150 items.6. Las Delicias 2 New Park Ave., Hartford, 860-236-7462 A Puerto Rican eatery.7. Cambrense Café 4 New Park Ave., Hartford, 860-233-7180 A Portuguese sports bar with hearty lunch and dinner menus and up-to-the-minute soccer coverage.8. Bairrada Bakery & Pastry Shop 1800 Park St., Hartford, 860-232-2253 Serves great fruit-filled Portuguese pastries.9. Patio Da Rainha 1819 Park St., Hartford, 860-233-7488 A Portuguese bar and restaurant bursting with family love and traditional home cooking.10. Bem Brasil Buffet 5 S.Whitney St., Hartford, 860-232-4486 Family-style atmosphere coupled with tasty, inexpensive Brazilian food. Dishes change throughout the day and are sold by weight.11. O’Camelo Restaurant 1941 Park St., Hartford, 860-213-8067 A family-run Portuguese restaurant.12. Abrantes Bakery Pastry Shop 1851 Park St., Hartford, 860-232-1464 Portuguese pastries and fresh breads.13. La Estrella Bakery 1916 Park St., Hartford, 860-523-4545 One of three Portuguese bakeries in Parkville with fresh-baked goodies.14. King and I Thai Restaurant 1901 Park St., Hartford, 860-232-5471 Tasty Thai food at reasonable prices.15. Pizza Time 1950 Park St., Hartford, 860-232-2211 Custom-made pizzas with a variety of toppings.16. China Jade Chinese Restaurant 1954 Park St., Hartford, 860-761-0378 A small eat-in or take-out restaurant that caters to both spicy and mild palates with its 100+ menu items.17. Brazil Grill Churrascaria 1996 Park St., Hartford, 860-532-5477 Buffet-style dishes rotate daily and range from beans sautéed in yucca flour on Mondays to chicken and okra on Tuesdays, sautéed codfish on Fridays and black beans with pork sausage on Saturdays. Meals sold by weight.18. Pho 88 1999 Park St., Hartford, 860-233-1928 Pho 88 offers Vietnamese meals like stir-fried vegetables, meats and fish, and the noodle soup Pho.19. Pho Saigon 2014 Park St., Hartford, 860-218-2953 Pho Saigon offers the noodle soup Pho and a variety of other Vietnamese favorites.20. George’s Pizza Restaurant 2027 Park St., Hartford, 860-232-5565 For nearly 40 years, George’s has served Greater Hartford residents pizza and assorted Italian dishes.21. Lena’s First and Last Pizzeria/Sully’s Pub 2071 Park St., Hartford, 860-232-4481 A Hartford institution that has served up savory pizzas and other Italian food for over 20 years. Try Lena’s stuffed slices. The adjacent Sully’s Pub is a great place to catch live, original music seven nights a week.22. O’Porto 2074 Park St., Hartford, 860-233-3184 An upscale spot serving contemporary, authentic Portuguese fare. The Hartford Courant has described O’Porto as “the best thing to happen to Hartford dining in a long, long time.”23. Tinker’s Seafood 2074 Park St., Hartford, 860-231-9545 One of Hartford’s favorite places for fresh seafood, fish and chips, and lobster rolls. Tinker’s slogan is “Where the portions are bigger and the fish is fresher.”24. Donut & Bagel Stop 340 Prospect Ave., Hartford, 860-236-7406 Delightful confections for those with a sweet tooth. Also a great stop for coffee and light sandwiches.25. West Wings Bar & Grill 310 Prospect Ave., Hartford , 860-570-9858 A sports bar boasting 42 beers on draft, 40 bottled beers, 18 flavors of wings, and 28 TVs so you can catch all the games.26. Nicole’s Restaurant 341 New Park Ave., Hartford, 860-233-4574 A family-style restaurant serving traditional Peruvian cuisine.27. Pho Tong Lai 355 New Park Ave., Hartford, 860-523-9134 Family-run Pho Tong Lai specializes in the Vietnamese noodle soup Pho.28. Wood-N-Tap Bar & Grill 99 Sisson Ave., Hartford, 860-232-8277 A phenomenon since its opening day, the Wood-N-Tap is the burger joint of choice for many area residents.29. Firebox Restaurant 539 Broad St., Hartford, 860 246-1222 Located in the heart of Frog Hollow, this stylish restaurant/bar serves innovative dishes made with locally-grown ingredients.30. Akropolis II Deli 137 Sisson Ave., Hartford, 860-233-1933 A Greek deli serving gyros, spanakopita and Greek salads as well as sandwiches and wraps.31. Rosie’s Caribbean Restaurant 248 Sisson Ave., Hartford, 860-882-0032 Serving Jamaican favorites like beef patties and curried goat along with more adventurous dishes like oxtail and ackee.32. Vegas Blvd. 233 Sisson Ave., Hartford, 860-232-3749 Part pizza joint, part Vegas-style lounge, Vegas Blvd. offers a dining and drinking experience recalling the Rat Pack era.33. China King 259 Sisson Ave., Hartford, 860-232-6600 Affordably-priced Chinese take-out.34. Sisson Avenue Pizza 479 Farmington Ave., Hartford, 860-236-6400 A great pizza joint with great prices.35. The Half Door 270 Sisson Ave., Hartford, 860-232-7827 Irish pub with a full menu, a wide variety of beers on tap and live music on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday evenings.36. Braza 488 Farmington Ave., Hartford, 860-882-1839 An upscale Brazilian restaurant with grilled meats carved tableside and bartenders who mix a mean caipirinha. Discount food items available at the bar Monday–Thursday.37. China House 498A Farmington Ave., Hartford, 860-523-5830 Szechuan cuisine for take-out or dining-in.38. City Pizza 498B Farmington Ave., Hartford, 860-236-2616 City Pizza offers kosher meat toppings and various specialty pies.39. Sgt. Pepperoni 495 Farmington Ave., Hartford, 860-233-8888 Boasting Hartford’s largest pies.40. Ichiban Japanese & Korean Restaurant 530 Farmington Ave., Hartford, 860-236-5599 If you’re in the mood for sushi or Korean favorites like kalbi, kimchee or bibim bap, Ichiban is the place for you.41. Monte Albán 529 Farmington Ave., Hartford, 860-523-7423 A family-run Mexican restaurant with Oaxacan specialties like enchiladas in mole and chicken with green pumpkin sauce.42. Abyssinian Ethiopian Restaurant 535 Farmington Ave., Hartford, 860-218-2137 This restaurant adds new flavor to Farmington Ave. with traditional Ethiopian cuisine.43. Tisane 537 Farmington Ave., Hartford, 860-523-5417 Sip one of the 80+ specialty coffees or teas. Tisane offers eclectic food choices, ranging from flatbread sandwiches to Pad Thai. Fondue served after 4 p.m. Vegetarian options. Free Wi-Fi.44. Whitney Pizza & Grinder 266 S.Whitney St., Hartford, 860-232-7860 Sandwiches and pizza at a great price.45. Mo’s Midtown 25 Whitney St., Hartford, 860-236-7741 Voted the best breakfast spot in Greater Hartford many times over, loyal fans line up outside on weekend mornings to wait for a seat. Mo’s also serves lunch.46. Tangiers 668 Farmington Ave., Hartford, 860-236-9464 This family owned and operated international café and market serves Middle Eastern favorites like gyros and pastries. Excellent falafel.47. Prospect Café 345 Prospect Ave., Hartford, 860-523-8069 A landmark for over 40 years, Prospect Café is a great spot for lunch, dinner, or cocktails.48. Effie’s Place 91 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-233-9653 A family-style diner.49. Plan B 138 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-231-1199 A hip burger bar and tavern serving fresh, all-natural beef. Vegetarian options also available.50. Chengdu Asian Bistro 179 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-232-6455 Traditional Chinese dishes with a twist.51. Pho 206 206 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-231-7012 This gem of a Vietnamese restaurant features quality food at low prices. Vegetarian options.52. A.C. Petersen Farms 240 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-233-8483 A family-style diner and ice cream shoppe with a great atmosphere and a wide selection of American favorites.53. I Love Sushi/Egg Roll Express 278 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-232-7669 Eat-in or take-out Japanese sushi favorites and Chinese classics. 300+ menu items.54. India Oven 280 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-236-3321 Enjoy a wide range of Indian cuisine, from classic tandoori dishes to specialty naans.55. Siam Cuisine 312 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-233-7780 Delicious Thai cuisine at a great value.56. Quaker Diner 319 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-232-5523 A classic diner serving breakfast favorites and specialty omelets.57. Hall’s Market 331 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-232-1075 This family owned and operated market has been serving the region for 70 years. Hall’s has a deli and a bakery with delicious treats, and there are tables on the patio where you can enjoy your meal.58. Park Lane Pizza 337 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-233-4429 A neighborhood institution serving Greek-style pizzas and grinders since 1972.59. Barb’s Pizza 353 Park Rd.,West Hartford, 860-232-3565 Quick service and a cozy atmosphere make Barb’s a favorite of local sports teams.60. Corner Pug Restaurant 1046 New Britain Ave.,West Hartford, 860 236-3287 A shrine for beer and pug lovers.61. East West Grille 526 New Park Ave., Hartford, 860 236-3287 A Thai restaurant in an old American diner. Serves classic American breakfast in the morning and spicy Thai food in the afternoon and evening all at a great price.62. Hot Basil Thai Café 565 New Park Ave., Hartford, 860 523-9554 A Hartford favorite serving delicious and creative Thai cuisine.
