I recently visited A'vert and wanted to share an honest experience. The food was truly amazing--everything was flavorful, well-prepared, and worth the visit on that alone. Unfortunately, the service didn't match the quality of the kitchen. At one point, I noticed servers handling bread with their hands and then bringing out food without washing them, which was honestly unpleasant to see while sitting at my table. It made the overall experience feel less comfortable than it should have been. I'd still come back for the food, but I really hope the service and hygiene standards improve. read more

I was traveling for work and shared a meal with my coworker at a'vert brasserie on a Tuesday night. The restaurant was pretty empty unlike some of the other popular restaurants in the area. We were seated by the window and were given freshly baked bread. We ordered the French classics: mussels, escargot, duck leg confit, and steak and fries. The mussels came out first and were pretty average. I usually like sipping the wine broth it comes with or dipping fries/bread into the broth. The escargot had plenty of oil and seasoning. It was actually too salty even though my coworker requested less salt on everything. I enjoyed dipping the fresh bread into the oil. Lastly came the entrees. I was a bit disappointed in both of them. The hanger steak was cooked medium rare like I wanted but the texture was not great. I was hoping for a more tender cut and this was a bit tough and lean. The frites were cooked well and very crispy. The duck confit was very tender but I didn't think it was amazing. Overall I don't think I will be returning to this restaurant with so many other great options around. I might be biased as I am not too familiar with French cuisine but we already sampled most of the classics already. read more

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I always have the most wonderful experience when I come here. The food is consistently tasty and well made, the drinks always pair well, and they offer enough variety and rotation of specials that everyone can find something. Potentially one of the best parts though is the vibe of this restaurant. It can be completely packed, but still always feels like you are having an intimate dinner with friends or family. read more

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The drinks was okay and the ambiance was fine. Not very crowded when compared to other restaurants in Blue back Square in West Hartford. read more

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An outstanding French dining experience. I visited a'VERT Brasserie for Saturday lunch with a group of four and was seated right away, which was a pleasant surprise since they seemed booked. While the construction out front made the entrance a bit difficult to locate, the experience once inside more than made up for it. The menu is well-curated, and we took full advantage of the appetizer selection. The escargot and steak tartare were both excellent, but the foie gras was the clear standout -- rich, smooth, and well prepared. I also tried the French onion soup, which had great depth of flavor but was slightly too salty for my taste. One of the most unique aspects of the meal was a cocktail made with pork fat -- unexpected but incredibly well-executed. It added a savory depth that complemented the meal beautifully. To finish, I ordered the croque monsieur sandwich, which was hearty, flavorful, and the perfect end to a satisfying lunch. The quality of ingredients and attention to detail were evident throughout the entire meal. This is easily the best French restaurant I've been to in the states, and I look forward to returning. read more

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I have a hard time thinking of many noteworthy French restaurants other than A'vert in the greater Hartford area. I've eaten at A'vert before, but the last time was a couple years ago with a Food Blogger friend who was invited and our meal was comped. We had a great experience, but I'm not factoring that into this review. A while ago, I had observed that A'vert has reasonably priced brunch and lunch options. My wife and I had time because our son was at a birthday party and we decided to visit for brunch. We arrived shortly after opening and the restaurant was about half full. The space is classic French Brasserie and the restaurant has an upbeat, but chill vibe. Service was pretty good, although our server missed a couple of cues that weren't a big deal. I ordered a Croque Monsieur, which came with a side of brunch potatoes, and a side of scrambled eggs because someone nearby had ordered them and they looked very good. A'vert's Croque Monsieur was very good. The bread seemed like good sourdough slices coated in a Mornay. The thin slices of smoked ham were good quality. The Swiss was good. The Dijon provided some mild mustard flavor. The Brunch Potatoes were well seasoned and had good red color. I imagine they were pan-fried, but I'm not sure. The eggs had fantastic texture. They needed a bit more seasoning, especially salt, though. My wife's Salmon Toast looked beautiful. I know she was happy with it. This was a 4.5 Star experience. I'll round up to 5 Stars. read more

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The restaurant had a nice ambiance with a romantic, dim atmosphere, perfect for a date night. Our server, Cindy, was nice, friendly, and attentive at first, but was gradually a bit more sparse as the night progressed, potentially due to the disproportion between staff and diners. Unfortunately, our meal wasn't as pleasant, for the swordfish was so overcooked that it was extremely tough and lacking in flavor. We mentioned this to Cindy, who was visually displeased/stressed but still helped us remedy the situation, and for that we were grateful. The duck was somewhat better and cooked perfectly medium rare, so definitely choose the duck over the swordfish. Thank you for reading and best of luck! read more

a'VERT Brasserie - Swordfish - Brasseries Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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A lively spot for happy hour or dinner. I met a friend here and we were sold on the wine and the fondue! Not often you find spots that will do the 'due. It was the perfect thing to split between the two of us. We had been happy hour hopping and had an appetizer at another place before as well. The combination with glasses of wine was happily sated us. There were plenty of other great things on the menu that I hope to try some other time. It is good sized space, but quite popular so finding a table or a spot at the bar isn't always easy on a Friday or Saturday. If you are a large party, I highly recommend reservations, which I feel is standard in popular and lovely West Hartford. read more

Great food and service. Pasta was delicious. We were seated in a cozy booth and could actually hear conversation!

Best Mother's Day brunch experience! Service, food and ambiance were excellent. The atmosphere was lovely and high class. Can't wait to return! read more

This photo is after we were halfway through eating... but we ordered the onion soup and smoked salmon appetizer, cocktails, and the roasted duck and rainbow trout meal.. everything was so incredible. Especially the entrees!! The duck and the fish was so crispy and perfect. The price is quite good considering both the quality of the food and the service. Our servers were so attentive, our waitress Anisha was on it, and very good with timing our dishes, ensuring our glasses were filled, and checking in on us. It was such a yummy experience and even though we live out of state, we will be back! :) read more

a'VERT Brasserie - Roasted Duck Breast - Brasseries Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

I came here for a happy hour and enjoyed my time here. It was around 4pm when I arrived and the bar area was very open still with seating. I came here because I seen pictures of the escargot and wanted to give it a try. Although I was expecting it to come with the shells for the whole experience, I was disappointed that it did not. The taste was still pretty good though, I probably would not get it again. I also got a burger which was decent. The French martini I got was a delicious and perfectly made drink. My fav part about my time here was 100% the crunchy bread and butter that came complimentary. Friendly server. read more

a'VERT Brasserie - Brasseries Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

It has been awhile since we had a meal at a'VERT Brasserie. Went on a Thursday evening, with about half dining tables full. We enjoyed the laidback ambience of the restaurant. However, the night felt a bit off, starting with our waitress taking awhile to take our orders, and waiting for water to come to the table. They normally have kiddie cups with straws but it seems they have not had kids for awhile gracing this restaurant as they gave us two kiddie cups with lids that do not work together. It also was a huge let down when my daughter's burger came as medium rare. I truly did not think a'VERT can make such a big mistake. The rest of the food was passable but it took an oddly long time for it to come out. Our waitress went MIA during our meal many times and we were left thinking they were understaffed. We were overall disappointed with our dining experience and sad that a'AVERT went off its usual mark. read more

a'VERT Brasserie - Classic Escargots - Brasseries Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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We reserved a seat through Resy. It was ready when we arrived but there was a happy hour going on at the bar so the waitress let us sit at the bar to enjoy happy hour and saved our table. We had two different champagne cocktails and crostini and escargot appetizers. Everything was delicious. We then went to our table and I ordered the Duck but I was too full from Happy Hour to eat it and I asked for a take away box. My wife asked if they had any plastic utensils since we were staying in a hotel the Maitre D said they did not but brought us a set of flatware wrapped in a cloth napkin to take with us. I later had the duck at the hotel and it was prepared perfectly and was delicious read more

Really great food. Fancy cocktails. We had to wait 20+ minutes for our Resy reservation time. Everything tasted amazing. read more

a'VERT Brasserie - Scallop entrée - Brasseries Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

My obsession for French restaurants is constantly growing and I was thrilled when my husband said let's go wherever you'd like. It had been a while since heading back up to west Hartford but when I saw there were reservations available here I said why not! The only issue whenever we come to this area is usually the parking. We luckily found a spot but give yourself enough time to park and pay the meter before your reservation! When you first walk in you get to walk through curtains as if you're a star and they've been awaiting your arrival! The restaurant itself is beautiful. They have posters and French style images hanging on the walls. It's very cozy yet elegant! Everything on the menu sounded amazing and I wish I had the opportunity to try it all. We started with escargot and man was it buttery and delicious. They bring out as much bread as you need to mop up the rest of the butter. We also tried the foie gras which paired fantastically with the poached pear and pistachios. The foi gras is very smooth and creamy. For our entrees we got the trout and the scallops. The scallops were beautifully plated and had the perfect sear. The salad was a nice touch with it. My husband got the trout and although he really liked it and loved the orzo, he wasn't a fan of the fish not being deboned and felt it threw him off a little bit. Nonetheless we still enjoyed our experience and finished off strong with the chocolate peanut butter gateau. It was delicious but definitely very heavy on our already full stomachs! read more

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I went here on a Saturday afternoon with a friend after shopping in the area. Since we did not have reservations we sat at a high top table in the bar. The area was a bit crowded. We were greeted quickly and ordered sparkling water. A large bottle of San Pelligrino was brought out and the first glass was poured for us. I ordered the only vegetarian thing on the menu- an acorn squash, lentil, mushroom, apple salad with a poached egg on top. It was lovely and delicious. My friend ordered the croque monsieur- a ham and cheese sandwich on two large slices of some sort of white bread. My friend commented that it was too much bread and that it tasted just ok. We split a crème brûle for dessert. It was perfection. The service during our meal was on point and the ambiance was lively as it was full of seemingly happy customers. read more

My wife and I found ourselves in Hartford for a concert, and wanted a memorable meal beforehand. We certainly got it at a'VERT Brasserie. We began with two amazing cocktails, her gorgeous La Fleur and my stunning Chocolate Almond Negroni. I savored the oysters with chartreuse mignonette and cod with duck fat potato and sauce vierge; the wife went for the decadently delicious gnocchi with melted leeks, Camembert and beurre fondue. We ended with some sort of awesome peanut chocolate dessert. A wow meal! read more

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Soon as you open the door and walk thru the velvet covers of Avert Brasserie you're welcomed by a warm, relaxed, cozy ambiance. The food was as expected for a restaurant of this caliber- absolutely delicious, especially the carrot soup - it was amazing. We had their Valentine's Day menu special. Please see the pictures! But what truly made our experience unforgettable was our incredible waitress, Cindy. She radiates kindness and authenticity in a way that is rare to find. A nurturing presence and a genuine warmth, she turned a great meal into something extraordinary. Her bright spirit elevates the entire dining experience, and it's because of her that we'll be returning. If you're looking for not only excellent cuisine but also an atmosphere of true hospitality, this is the place to be. Thank you, Cindy, for making our night special. read more

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Many times have been in Avert. Incredible service and food. As someone who has been so many times in France and appreciate French cuisine, I always know it will be nice break from stress by having lunch/dinner in Avert. The music and decor fully made you forget that you are not in French brasserie. Been on multiple occasions (anniversary, friends reunion, family brunch). Always above 100%. Menu has been changing quite often and always great ingredients from farms. read more

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Enjoyed their happy hour! Each plate was delicious and generous. We got the mussels, burger and fries. What was surprisingly good was their French martini cocktail - I recommend. The service was also excellent. I'd come back! read more

a'VERT Brasserie - Croque Monsieur - Brasseries Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

This was my first time to Àvert Brasserie, and our party of four thought it was wonderful! From my perspective, the creative dishes, cute yet chic atmosphere, & excellent service were the highlights. We did a multi-course food / wine pairing and my two favs were the potato cheese (& I think ham) croquettes and duck main course. Befitting for fine French fare, all the courses were accompanied by yummy sauces or customized condiments. The beer, wine, and cocktail menu had plenty of options, and the bar area looked pretty cool - I bet it gets lively as the weekend approaches! read more

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I'm a big fan of French food so I was very excited to visit a'VERT! The service was impeccable. Our waitress was so personable, knowledgeable and did a great job of recommending some items. We got the escargot to share and I had a croque monsieur which came with fries and a garlic aioli. I had prosecco to drink while my friend had the house cosmo which they raved about. The music consisted of modern French which really complimented the decor! Excited to head back :) read more

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After a few years of saying I wanted to try Avert but then ending up at one of the other fabulous Doro restaurants I made it here and it has now become another favorite! Their drinks are so tasty (and on the stronger side which is nice) and everything is so flavorful! We got the foie gras, beef tartare, croquettes, steak frites and the chicken and loved it all. My fiancé said his chicken was the 'best he's had in a really long time' so that's when you know! Would be perfect for a girls night (or happy hour) if you're not familiar with French food and want to try some new things out... As always, Doro never misses and we will be back! read more

I had the duck breast for an early dinner today. It was excellent. There were nice slices of duck cooked the way that i requested. The service was excellent too. read more

I got brunch, the food was good. Hangar steak had a nice char and the escargot was tender (but rather oily). Unfortunately it seems that they forgot the potatoes in my order and I did not notice until I left and opened the bag. read more

I only stopped here for drinks after dinner, so I did not get to try any food. I don't know how it is for lunch or dinner, but the evening vibes after dinner were nice! The drinks are nice and it was enjoyable to sit outside and enjoy a beautiful summer night. We got the April in Paris cocktail & Allagash White beer. read more

a'VERT Brasserie - April in Paris cocktail & Allagash White beer - Brasseries Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Don't over think this one- great bar. Beautiful space and the French classics you'd expect. Bread service - house pate with picked veg.... Sign me up! Every town should have one-- read more

Food is edible, onion soup was tooooo salty, and lamb lacks salt. The server was tooooooo bad, like out of your imagination probably. She completely ignored me for the first half an hour, and I was sitting there, trying every way I can think of to get her attention, trying to at least get someone to take my order. She clearly was not blind, because she served the neighbor table super actively and chatted with the front desk person happily. After 30 minutes I was fed up with all these and I had to literally walk to the front desk person to ask how I can make an order. After the main dishes I wanted to add something, and that was another 30 minute wait, trying to grad her attention etc. lol. I had to talk to the front desk again and ask her to grab my server. This person should be fired, literally. read more

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a'VERT has been my favorite restaurant for so long. I love that they change their menu constantly and I get to keep trying new items! Always amazing to dine with them read more

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3.5 stars, good but not great for the price Vibe: French Cafe stereotype style, indoor and outdoor seating available Service: Very good, no complaints Food: Overall good and the presentation was beautiful but the flavors did not match the looks. Croquette: Perfect texture, Dijon crema provided all the flavor Croque monsieur: Solid, my favorite dish we got Steak tartare: Maybe my least favorite tartare I've had, very acidic with the pickles and mustard grains being the predominant flavor Gougères: My family makes these so much better - soft and fluffy, these were rather dry, I did love the truffle spread though Dessert: Salted caramel sundae: so overly sweet and artificial tasting, I love ice cream but I couldn't take more than a few bites Drinks: Cafe au lait: Perfect Value: $$$ although portions were very good for all of these small plates, I just feel that the quality of flavors didn't match the prices. We did get some items off the happy hour menu which was more reasonably priced. Accessibility: Metered street parking available Overall this place is fine, the food was all good with good portions but I think that the flavors were not elevated to match the prices. read more

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Parking: they are in an extremely busy hopping part of town with no valet and limited street parking. Decor: stylish and very clean Staff: very friendly and on point with your needs Food: very tasty and good potions, dressed well to in plating Price: very average for the area and quality of the food. Overall: would go back but would 100% Uber there read more

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We had dinner here before going to a show and it was awesome. We went on a Saturday early evening without a reservation and sat outside- they had a heater there. Started with the French onion soup and the croquettes. Both were delicious. The soup was so cheesy and smoky. You get five huge croquettes. I was honestly full after the appetizers! Are entrees were the duck and the braised short ribs. Delicious. Couldn't decide which one I liked more. My husband couldn't either, because both are really different. For dessert, we got their pistachio cheesecake, and it is so much creamier than other cheesecakes I've had. Really loved it. My husband tried a couple of wines as well. Only thing that was off was the slow service. We kept waiting and waiting for someone to come bring us the menus, take our orders, bring the bill, etc. Otherwise, it was a great dinner with prices that are worth it. read more

The food was great and the inside of this location looks very cool. We actually got the soup because we were looking to get the melted cheese pull on top. The cheese wasn't as pulley but the soup was very good. I was hoping for bread, but we did not get any until we asked for some. The food was delicious though. Obviously we went with the steak frites. All the dishes come with the delicious sauce. Great experience! read more

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I had the opportunity to take part in the 5-course Hendricks Gin dinner and it was amazing. Each course paired with a tasty cocktail and as a person that doesn't gravitate to Gin generally, I was pleasantly surprised. Such a great spot that I wait to visit once they change of the menu for Spring/Summer. read more

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Everything was honestly amazing. Service, ambiance, food, cocktails. This is from a picky Virgo. I rarely leave reviews, but this place deserves it! Duck fat sazerac! Quiche! Pan Bagnat! Oysters! read more

Decent meal at a'VERT, though it took them a long time to get to us. We waited for over twenty minutes before I had enough and walked up to the hostess to ask her to send someone to our table. Eventually our server Sean came over and he was great. Informative and helpful and even offered to take our picture at the end. But I don't understand how no one even acknowledged us for so long. Maybe they didn't have enough staff working on a Sunday night at 7:45. Maybe the server who was supposed to take care of us was at the end of her shift and just ignored us and Sean had to substitute. I don't know. Cocktails are good here. They do not have the Clover Club on the menu even though it is a popular picture on the Yelp page. We ordered the April In Paris - Champagne, Cointreau, Cognac, Lemon, Sugar $11 - and the La Fleur - Vanilla Vodka, Passionfruit, St. Germain, Egg White, Rose. I really liked the LF but my Dad said the AIP was too sour for him. I don't think he anticipated the amount of lemon juice in the drink. Food was all right, typical French cuisine. Appetizers were more generous than I anticipated, particularly the croquettes. Short rib app was cooked nicely, though there wasn't any papaya actually on it; it might have been a part of the sauce. There was an ample amount of pate, though the baguette was half burnt. Our duck, bourginon, and chicken entrees were all fairly good. We did not have room for dessert. Ambiance is nice. You feel like you're in a French brasserie. There are leather banquettes. Some may find it ersatz, but I liked it. It's brightly lit, which I like. They have outdoor seating available too. Food: 3.5/5 Service: 3/5 (maybe not the server's fault for the mixup) Ambiance: 4/5 read more

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Everything we had at A'vert was a 10/10! This was a spot that had been on my restaurant bucket list that definitely lived up to the hype. All of the meats were cooked perfectly, and the cheese fondue and croquette appetizers really hit the spot. Decadent desserts - we especially loved the profiteroles! It has a nice vibe in there and is perfect for any occasion, whether you're looking to go out with friends and family, or have a date night. The staff was attentive as well! read more

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My family comes here every December as a tradition before shopping at westfarms. The staff is so friendly, bread and escargot is delicious (dip the bread in the escargot oil!) the hanger steak was delicious!! Will be back soon read more

Today ended the Nutmeg State Orchid Society show so we popped in to relax and review the show. In the mood for a libation, and a snack. A martini along with lucious foie gras, served with a brown butter brioche toast with burgundy poached pear and crushed pistachios was rich and carmelly ( my word) and an escargot that was garlic forward and served with a delicious, crunchy baguette. Our server/bartender was attentive and quick, but needed an update on the components of a dish, and returned promptly with the answer. A beautiful bistro feel, clean and very reminiscent of a Paris cafe. Loved it. read more

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