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Gather55

4.8 (65 reviews)
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Moderate noise
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Outdoor seating

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Stuffed eggplant
Jazz A.

We went to gather 55 yesterday for a give back birthday dinner, where all proceeds go to hands on Hartford .. which I thought was fantastic idea. It's a great way to give back to the community while having a nice dinner out. Furthermore, the menu constantly changes as they switch out the chef every month . So more reason to keep going back . I must say gather 55 is worth all the 5 stars The food was top quality with fresh ingredients and tasted like I was at a fancy restaurant! And the staff was amazing too and has a nice and cozy atmosphere I got the rose sangria which I loved And the three course meal for $55 which included an appetizer, entree and dessert . Appetizer I got the lobster ravioli which was the best I ever had Entree I got the stuffed eggplant. This was one of my all time favourite vegetarian dishes And dessert was the flourless chocolate tarte ( I was too full to appreciate this fully but it was presented beautifully and tasted good ) My husband got the Thai noodles ( which was amazing .. I highly recommend ) , the steak served with fries, and the apple spice cake ( this was big portion for dessert and I ate more of this then my own dessert ... definitely recommend ) Gather 55 had been on my list of "places to try" for a while so I'm thankful I got the opportunity to try it out . I will definitely be back again

Nonnie D.

I love this place and its unique model for supporting our under housed neighbors. Great idea to offer top notch chefs an opportunity to share their featured signature dish with cooks who feed the homeless. It's a win/win. We pay full price for gourmet meals and Gather 55 helps feed those in need. Book a table and bring a friend. Food and service is excellent and the mission heartwarming. Feel good about eating out again.

Lomo saltado
Rachel S.

Couldn't get any better than this! Not only do you get a 3 course meal for $55 but the money goes back to the community. Non-profit restaurant. It's a win win for everyone. The menu changes I believe each month. To start we got fresh warm bread served with house made maple sesame butter. To die for! When I went I got the kale Caesar salad for my app, then the lomo saltado for my entree and flourless chocolate cake for desserts. Everything was delicious. The beef was very tender and flavorful. Usually in small cuts I get worried about it being hard and chewy, but this was cooked to perfection. Nice for a date night or with a group. Staff was great. I will definitely be back! Can't wait until next time.

Peruvian Chicken with Green Sauce
Monique A.

I've been hearing about this place for a while, especially because of their amazing mission to serve the community, and I was so excited to finally experience it for myself. I was lucky enough to attend one of their monthly dinner events, and I was thoroughly impressed. The meal was absolutely wonderful, and there was such a warm, welcoming sense of community throughout the evening. It's clear that this place is dedicated to both great food and making a positive impact. I can't wait to return and check out the restaurant. Great place, even better mission!

Left - Short Rib Right - Lomo Saltado Drink - Rose Sangria
Michelle I.

The food was absolutely incredible. Staff was wonderful and kind. Our servers have great recommendations and you could tell they loved their job. We even met the chef and got our photo taken while there. My husband and I were celebrating our anniversary. It felt cozy and intimate. Can't wait to go back!!

Allison C.

I've been curious to check out Gather55 since I first learned of their unique concept, and I'm so glad my fiancé and I were finally able to visit! The food from guest chef Tom Kaldy was delicious, and we liked that they had a mix of dishes from past guest chefs which featured a wide variety of flavors. Their prix fixe price is reasonable, and it's nice that the servers don't accept tips, but rather donations for Hands on Hartford. Such a cool way to try different dishes from top CT chefs while also supporting this awesome non-profit. We were the only diners for dinner that evening while there was a private event in their main dining room, but the servers made an effort to give us a nice ambiance.

Archana P.

Dinner here was yummy! Totally wanted to support this pay as you go model and loved the featured chefs ! The overall experience was nice ! All in all the food was good, flavorful, and intriguing. The app was amazing.. some carroway crumble with whipped ricotta and beets. Odd combo but delicious! Dessert was a budino - just perfect. The main entree was a surprise to me but also yum! It said celery root steak....so I expected meat...nope quite the opposite! It's fixed price fine dining for 2 or 3 items. Parking was easy and ample. Go , support, and next time I'll bring books.

Blueberry Pancakes
Sarah N.

Gather55 is a social enterprise located in Hartford near Parkville Market and Witchhouse Tattoo. They have an amazing model where you can either pay full price, pay what you can (minimum $2) or volunteer for 30 minutes. All of the staff I interacted with were extremely welcoming and friendly. The service was a bit slow; it took 40+ minutes for my table to receive our food, but it was very busy and I assume a lot of the staff are volunteers. Even at full price, the food is very affordable and the portion sizes are generous. I enjoyed my pancakes a lot. They were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and not too sweet.

John M.

i had heard good things about gather55 . i love their mission . we struggled to understand gluten free . the apps were ok the dinner was meh. the pork was way over cooked and the chicken was not very flavorful the olive oil desert was thick and bland overall i will not be back

Curry chicken
Sho R.

I have taken out lunch from here. Pay what you want concept is pretty new to me. I paid the full menu price. The restaurant does a good job in helping the community. When I was there, I met a reporter who travelled from the next state to study the concept. A lot of people I saw inside the restaurant were very poor. The staff seem to be volunteers. What they lack in experience, they make up in the pride they take in the cause. Curry chicken was an excellent entree. It looks very colorful, tasted good, was nutritious and the ingredients were fresh. G55 burger was decent. Side of fruit bowl was a nice touch of nutrition. You will love Hibiscus sun drink if you love the ginger punch and the sorrel. PB + Janet was a good shake with peanut butter protien and the goodness of the fruits. It was less sweet though.

Bolgenese
Kim D.

Fabulous creative dinner dishes created by local celebritiy chefs like the celery root steak, a fabulous and surprising entree, grilled. Bok Choy with shiitake mushrooms , and exquisite Bolognese. Interesting desserts cinnamon ricotta pie, campfire cake ( think gigantic high end s'more) and an amazing staff . The ambiance is great.. original art, linen tablecloths and fresh flowers.. The greatest part is the heart of the mission Gathering economically diverse communities around food with a pay what you can program run by Hands on Hartford, a venerable NPO. A must do for all !!

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2 years ago

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We truly appreciate diners like you. Thank you for the review.

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3 years ago

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2 years ago

The food was delicious; the attention to detail and service...phenomenal. Will definitely go back.

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Thank you for dining with us and for leaving a great review.

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2 years ago

Very good food and excellent service in nice setting, spacious and pretty, all for a good cause.

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2 years ago

We had a wonderful date! Delicious food, well taken care of by Andrea, relaxing atmosphere. We will be back!

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Thank you Elizabeth. I look forward to serving you again.

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3 years ago

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Thank you for coming out and supporting us .

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2 years ago

Great mission and food and service are top notch This organization serves a great need in the Hartford community. Support them

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2 years ago

Great food and vibe. As a bonus you support the local community by buying dinner so that folks who are not well off can enjoy a good meal.

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Thank you so much for your review and support.

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3 years ago

Amazing food, service and ambiance! The vegan, gluten free 3 course meal was delicious. Definitely recommend trying this restaurant out!

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3 years ago

Amazing menu. Amazing service. A cozy place to enjoy an outstanding meal contributing to the greater good!

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3 years ago

I ate there the other night and the food was amazing. Portions were plentiful and the options were great. I will definitely be back.

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