We went to Carbone's Prime for happy hour and it was fantastic as always. Drinks are reduced price ($9-10 for cocktails, $6 for beer/wine) as well as many food options to choose from. We got the crispy brussel sprouts, short rib mac n cheese, and caprese chicken sandwich. The portions are large enough where one order will definitely be more than enough and just as high quality as everything Carbone's makes. By far the best high quality and fancy happy hour in the area and worth the price! read more

Carbone's Prime - Crispy brussel sprouts - Steakhouses Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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Food is mediocre in my opinion. Nick's pepperoni pizza with hot honey has good flavor but I think the crust of their pizza could use more flavor. Poached pear pizza is great if you enjoy bleu cheese. Margherita pizza is light and refreshing. Pasta sauce could use a little more salt. Their bread is delightful and full of flavor. Tiramisu was light and delicious. Perfect sweetness that pairs well with a cup of coffee. Service was very good. Staff were friendly, professional and attentive. Ambiance is absolutely gorgeous! Clean, chic, modern decor. It is a very nice restaurant. Ample parking in a private lot. read more

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Dim, soft lighting inside. If you're looking to have an intimate conversation, it is fairly quiet inside and the seating offers privacy. Blackened Swordfish w corn emulsion and lentils? Yum!!! I ate it too quickly to capture a picture... read more

Back again at carbones . This time to try their happy hour menu ! We went on a Wednesday around 3 ( happy hour Monday-F 3-5:30 pm) And it was not very busy perfect for a peaceful time . The bartender was fabulous he got us our menus and took our order immediately and constantly checked to make sure we had everything we need To start I got the cosmo ! Which was perfect ( strong) with great flavours definitely felt buzzed before I even finished the drink! Highly recommend We put in an order for the caprese sandwich which was VERY GOOD ! Highly recommend fresh chicken cutlet topped with mozerella and pesto on a freshly roasted bun ! We also ordered the nicks pizzette which was a smaller pizza ( but still a good size for $9) The crust was crispy light char , not too thick but not too thin either ! Perfect crust ! Topped with pepperoni , honey and chilli flakes ! I will say carbones has the BEST PIZZA in town and I will stand by my opinion of the best pizza in CT ! I LOVE carbones pizza ! Lastly I ordered the Tito's blackberry lemonade which was very good as well equal balance of blackberry and lemonade flavour ( neither one felt overpowered by the other ) not as strong which is what I needed to end the meal ! Overall 10/10 great food , great atmosphere and great service ! And the happy hour was great prices and great options ! Highly recommend and will definitely be back read more

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I really wanted to like this place but was disappointed the food was meh. The menu didn't have anything that really called out to me. The only highlights of our dinner was the first two drinks we ordered....a Manhattan for the hubby and a Blueberry Lemonade and that heavenly House made Ricotta Appetizer. The fried calamari was decent. I went with the Short rib it was drenched in sauce with giant chunks of carrots couldn't even see the mashed potatoes. The Short Rib was very fatty and the mashed potatoes were to loose. My hubby had a pasta special with Crab which he said was good had plenty of Crab but nothing special. I'd say if we do come back we'll see tick to Happy Hour. read more

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Had an amazing dinner here tonight. I am gluten free and our server Giovanni was so helpful and amazing. Service was great, food was 10/10. Highly recommend. Thanks Giovanni! We will be back! read more

We had a terrible Mother's Day dinner at Carbone's Prime. Our server was dismissive and rude. She expressed disappointment when we did not order alcohol or appetizers. Good thing we didn't because we wasted plenty of money on three entrees that were incredibly underwhelming. I had overcooked tuna, my husband had undercooked steak, and my mother had rigatoni with vodka sauce and chicken scraps thrown in. We had to slowly sip our room temperature tap water served in tiny glasses because the refills were slow to come. We also had to request bread, and rather than speak to us in a normal manner, our server yelled "I thought they brought it" as she was walking away. She quickly walked away several times before we could make any requests whatsoever. We felt like we wasted our time and money to only be disrespected on top of it. The only employee to treat us kindly was the nice woman at the hostess desk who checked in on us briefly during our meal. We didn't want to complain to her or spend the rest of our Mother's Day dwelling on how bad the experience was. Carbone's Prime needs to do better. read more

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Finally caught this place open and glad we did. Very easy to get to, plenty of parking, beautiful upscale decor and ambiance. You can tell it's a favorite for happy hour....we'll, it's now our favorite too. Really great happy hour menu and all the food we had was very good. Murphy, our waiter was super nice and accommodating - thanks Murphy . Besides the unique hours of operation, I would go back and have regular dinner. Great place for a group, date or even a solo treat. read more

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Carbone Prime is an absolute favorite! Their happy hour is amazing and such a great way to enjoy top-notch food and drinks. The chicken parm is outstanding--perfectly crispy, flavorful, and cooked just right. On top of that, the ambiance is fantastic: stylish, welcoming, and the perfect vibe whether you're out for drinks or a full dinner. Every visit is a great experience, and I can't wait to go back! read more

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I wanted to like this place but I didn't have the greatest experience. It was a busy Monday night. Our waiter was friendly but very clearly stretched thin as he was running around and not really checking on us. Entrees came out after almost 40min and tasted very average. The salmon ravioli was mushy and super fishy, although the sauce was really good. Salmon was average, the butter beans and tomato ragu was so acidic and bitter it was inedible. Caesar salad tasted like the prepackaged grocery store salads. Calamari was good though. We decided to order dessert thinking it would be fast but we waited almost 30min for it. I heard others also make remarks about how they were at the restaurant for way too long. I don't mind waiting for exceptional food but this food wasn't worth the wait unfortunately. Perhaps their other menu items are better, and it is best to come on a night that isn't busy. read more

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Nice restaurant, sat in the bar area so it was a little loud but not too bad. Both drinks I tried (summer spritz and chocolate martini) were excellent. Food was pretty good but needed salt. Dessert was very nice. Service was great. Would definitely return. :) read more

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Have gone to Carbone's Prime for two happy hours and had a good experience both times. The outside of the restaurant is unassuming but the interior is upscale and clean, with a nice large bar area. Despite it being a weekday it gets really busy around dinner time (5-6 PM) so be prepared. The bartenders were busy so they weren't particularly warm but were as efficient as they could be being as busy as it is. The drinks were made well and brought quickly. The food came out in a timely fashion and was all pretty tasty-- nothing new or exciting, but just well executed basics like calamari and a chicken caprese sandwich. Fresh, hot and well balanced flavor. Overall a nice place for a nice happy hour, would love to come again and maybe try their dinner menu. read more

Carbone's Prime - Happy hour bites and a basil smash mocktail - Steakhouses Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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Excellent menu and service. We had 3 courses and each was better than the other. I had the short rib which was delicious. All in all I would go back and soon. read more

Excellent food and service at Carbone's before a show in Hartford. Best items were the Ricotta app and the Pork Chop dinner. Some of the best food I've ever had! We also enjoyed the cypresses and Salmon and a swordfish special. Service couldn't have been better. It's a nice atmosphere and exceptionally well run. This is one of the best restaurants I've visited this year. We've been here a few times so limiting it to 5 stars because it is consistently and reliably excellent every time we visit.. read more

Went to Carbone's for the first time on Friday night at 7:15. It was very busy as to be expected! I could tell the staff were doing the best they could but did seem a bit overwhelmed, it did take quite a while for anyone to take our drink & app order (maybe like 30 minutes). However, as the night when on and people left the service improved significantly. Everyone was very nice and professional, it just seemed like not enough staff for the crowd. HOWEVER, the food was AMAZING!!! I'm blown away and have been telling all my friends about this place. Truly every appetizer, side, main dish HIT. The maple glazed scallops were some of the best things I've ever eaten. The side of short rib Mac and cheese was excellent. Steak cooked to perfection. I am 100% looking forward to going back and trying more menu items! read more

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Six of us went on a Saturday evening for a celebratory birthday dinner. The decor is very cool, modern clean vibe. Service was great. Active manager came by twice to check in on tables. The food was exceptional, everyone enjoyed their meals with no complaints. Would recommend reservations Def would go back read more

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This is only my 2nd time here as it's a bit far from home, but we met some friends who live more south so it was a good middle ground. Being one exit north of the routes 9 & 91 interchange is a great location! Anyway, it was crowded on this Saturday evening, and the elegant decor is worth mentioning. The complimentary focaccia with sun-dried tomato accompaniment was amazing! The meatball app was nice (see pic). Two of us enjoyed the halibut puttanesca with broccolini special, and another got the arugula salad** with salmon. The Salmon was a nice size, but the salad was pretty small. Note: I can't recall the specific name of salad, but cannot validate from their website as it seems to insist on downloading an pdf or the app to get menu... which is ridiculous. Service was good. read more

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Food was terrible. Filet mignon had so much sauce that means cut of meat bad quality. It was tasteless. No salt at all. We also ordered pasta and shrimp. Again shrimp completely no flavor. The need change chef! Service was great ! read more

I had dinner with colleagues here. We ordered so many appetizers I was maybe half full when my entree came. I loved the Eggplant fries and risotto potato croquettes, I would definitely get them again. My colleague and I ordered two entrees to share because we both wanted both. The steak was great, perfectly medium rare. We also got the truffle fries which were amazing. The scallops were super fresh. The risotto was alright. I'd definitely come back again. Staff was friendly, super nice ambience inside. Lots of parking outside. read more

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First impression was the amazing smoke roll outside! The use of real wood smoke is a big plus for me. Very clean and classy interior. Super nice wait staff in restaurant. I was very surprised to get blown off by the male bartender with a man-bun... open tab with $100 of drinks coming and he decided to not fill our order. We got what we wanted at our table. My huge pork chop was cooked to med as requested, And topped with bacon-onion jam!! the mashed potatoes and asparagus were delicious! And I closed out with crème brûlée! Winning! read more

Carbone's Prime - Dinner - Steakhouses Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

This was my first time here due to having received a gift certificate. And I have to say we will definitely be back. The food was amazing. Our waiter AJ was Top Notch with an awesome personality. Between my group, we ordered a filet, a ribeye, the salmon and the seafood ravioli. Everything was cooked perfectly. They have an extensive wine list. We even ordered dessert, which we never do. The chocolate mousse and the cheesecake were delicious. This is a very high-end restaurant which reflects on the higher prices. As long as you come here knowing that in advance you won't be surprised. read more

Carbone's Prime - Steakhouses Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Got the NY strip. It was horrible. The sweet potato was oily. sorry just being honest. Not good.

Amazing service, our waitress was all smiles and extremely attentive. Water glass was constantly filled and she had a great amount of knowledge about the menu. I had the chicken picatta with polenta and broccoli ran, it was so good. The polenta could have been a dish by itself that I would order it was that good. Our table also got the ricotta potato croquettes and these were so flavorful. The calamari was crispy and tender. The bread they put on the table is super elevated. They have herbs and oil on them. So good. I had the Creme brulee for dessert and it was incredibly well done. This place is not cheap but everything I ate was incredible and everyone else at my table enjoyed their food as well. I would eat here again in a heart beat read more

Carbone's Prime - Chicken Piccata - Steakhouses Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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We recently went there for happy hour with friends. Very nice happy hour menu - very affordable. Service is always great and the food is always great. read more

Our bartender was WONDERFUL! He made our drinks extremely well. We were ordering dinner and it was suggested to try the mushroom ravioli. We were so disappointed, sauce was tasteless and it was cold, not even warm! The fried mushroom curls on top were also cold and tasteless. We returned and got garlic bread. Happy hour dinner was over and we didn't want to wait for another dinner. Unusual for sure, we have dined before and always loved our food. read more

First time here and it was very nice! We enjoyed the chicken parmigiana and pizza. Also had a nice cocktail and cheese cake for dessert! read more

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First off I think this spot is very capable of being a 4 star place I think I just got the wrong thing entree wise. I got the eggplant parm expecting something that was gonna be crispier and have more flavor as a whole and it was very soft and didn't bring a lot to the table. Want to give them another try and get a pasta because those looked better. read more

Carbone's Prime - Eggplant Parm - Steakhouses Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

We went to prime Saturday Nov 15th. Very disappointed that I chose this restaurant for my Birthday. The service was the worse. Our server looked visibly irritated when no one ordered alcohol drinks with dinner we asked to place our orders and and said in a minute and walked away. W when ordering meals one couple wanted to split an order and the server sighed as they requested this. When orders were being served the runner seemed very confused and had a sharp tone as well. The salmon and the short rib had very little flavor however for the price the portion size and flavor should have been better. In the end it was the poor poor service that we received that will prevent us from ever going back to Carbone's Prime. After reading previous reviews I see this is a pattern for this restaurant. I wish I would have read reviews prior to picking this restaurant for my Birthday. read more

Carbone's Prime shares a name with the now closed Hartford South End Italian restaurant that was many people's fav area Italian for Decades. In terms of vibe, I don't feel a connection between the two. Hartford was Old School Italian and you might see Mayor Mike eating lunch at the bar with area politicians business people, and Rocky Hill is going for a modern, upscale Italian Steak and Chop House feel. You can order high end steaks and chops, and pastas and dishes normally more associated with nice Italian Restaurants. Gabriel's in Westport would be a point of reference. My wife and I split the homemade ricotta spread as an app. The spread itself, with very creamy ricotta, honey and pistachios, was delicious. I didn't love the seasoning of the grilled bread pieces they served with it. For me, the flavors didn't work well enough together. I ordered a Bone in Pork Chop Milanese as my main, with a side of creamy polenta. I loved this dish. The pork chop was huge, tender, well breaded and fried and tasty. The grape tomatoes, arugula, mozzarella, balsamic squiggles and fresh parm were all on point. The grilled lemon for squeezing felt like a high end touch. This all looked great on the plate as well. My creamy polenta was well executed. My wife was not a big fan of her eggplant parm. I tried it and thought that it was just OK. You can go a variety of ways with the eggplant when making this dish. My favorite is when the eggplant is not over-cooked, but all the ingredients start to melt into each other. Probably more of an Old School approach. Carbone's went for a more distinctly layered feel, and the eggplant texture did not work for either of us. I would call it a bit too al dente. The atmosphere is very nice and fitting for an upscale Chop House. Our server was very kind and off the charts in terms of attentiveness. He was very concerned about the fact that we were not eating the eggplant parm and he offered to do something about it. We declined since there was nothing technically wrong with the dish, but we appreciated his willingness to address it. Overall, I would say this was a 4 Star experience, primarily because of the eggplant. It would not be surprising if we were up to 4.5 or 5 Stars when we next visit. read more

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Great food & service! Everyone is very friendly. The smoked barrel aged old fashioned is fabulous! read more

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went for Valentine's Day and was so pleasantly happy with everything about this place! The drinks were so good (especially their winter cosmo). Service and their ability to take care of a customer was on point. Food was amazing (got the short rib and steak), cooked to perfection and flavor was to die for. Also for some salads, which were a bit on the smaller side for the price but so tasty I didn't even mind, a great healthy app choice. Made for such a great romantic night. read more

The menu items were exceptional it was hard to pick just one meal. The service was attentive and professional. The atmosphere was quaint and friendly. read more

How will I ever eat regular food again after this wonderful experience? Amazing, mouth watering food, but the real star here is the service. They are so wonderful and friendly and treat you like a celebrity (not the one in the news right now) . We went in hungry and left so satisfied. A wonderful evening all around. Bravo! read more

We sat in the bar area. It's dimly lit and cozy, just what I like. I was pleased to see that there are many pescatarian options available. I went with the Lobster and Salmon ravioli. Delicious! I also ordered my favorite dirty martini with blue cheese olives. Another win! My husband had the Chicken Parm and enjoyed it. They also gave us bread to start. Love that. I did not get to check out the bathroom. Next time! read more

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Looks nicer than it is. Food was mediocre and not worth the price and service was slow. It's meh and just not worth the price frankly.

Carbones rating. Customer attention 1 star Food quality 2.5 star Decor and ambience 3.5 star Value for money 2.5 star We ordered medium-rare steak. My steak came medium. Lucky the waitress was half-way walking away so I could ask her to come back. Waitress said replacement will be about 6 minutes. We waited. My dinner companion stated to eat. 20 minutes passed before waitress returned to the table for an update. This is unacceptable. She said she didn't know what was going on. We asked what did chefs say. She had no answer. She didn't apologize. To be fair, the waitress was polite. That said, she was oddly unaffected, unsympathetic and told us to hang on as if it were a fast food restaurant and we were waiting on fries. Moments later one of the owner's comes by the table. She apologies, and said it's almost ready. She didn't offer anything for the mistake - I had to broach compensation. She took the meal off and didn't charge for the sodas. Finally the steak arrived and I had to eat alone. My dinner companion also ate her entree alone too. It would have been nice had Carbones offered a salad or something so my companion didn't have to eat alone. What made this dinner at Carbones disastrous is less that it took so long and more so that Carbones did not seem to care much. Customer care is just not on Carbones ladder of priority. For their prices customers should expect better. Terrible dining experience. Subpar customer care. I'm sorry. read more

Carbone's Prime - Steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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Ordered a sausage and pepper pizza, chicken parmigiana, coconut cream martini and a peanut butter chocolate cake. Everything was amazing. Our server was friendly and the atmosphere was casual. Great environment read more

Went for Happy Hour last week. The food was good, the service was great, and the atmosphere was classy. Make a reservation if you're going with a few people but you will like it! read more

Gotta say we had a bad dinner. We didn't feel welcomed as soon as we walked in Our waiter (from Yugoslavia) was a bit pushy. Our tuna tartar was chopped with overwhelming amount of Avacado so much that you could not taste the tuna. No salt & pepper on the table, i asked our waiter for some , he never heard me. Our tiny glasses of water needed refilled. We got a refill once by another server. My pasta bolognese was swimming in sauce. Would not recommend this restaurant. read more

We come here at least once a year when my husband and I can get a date night. The food is always great as well as the service. We usually don't have to wait for a table, however there was a long wait tonight unless we wanted to sit at the krudo bar. We chose that option and were very happy we did. The krudo chef, Michael was amazing, and kept a friendly conversation with us the entire dinner. The food was very good as always, but this time it was the service that put it over the top. Thank you to our servers who were exceptional, but most importantly the crudo chef Michael who was phenomenal! read more