The. Best. Restaurant. In West Hartford…read more The food is unbelievable. All fresh!! Every time we come it just gets better and better. Love the ambiance inside and service is always fantastic. Can't beat Bricco.

First and foremost if I was rating the food it would be 4.5, and if I was rating our server Kendal…read moreit would be a 5. However, the restaurant experience as a whole, it's a 3. Allow me to elaborate. You cannot make a reservation online. Not on open table, not on resy, not on their website. It says to call. So we called and made a reservation over the phone. Then, we got a text from ready confirming our reservation as well as an email Confirming our reservation from resy. An hour before our reservation we got a text saying that it's not actual reservation only a place holder for walking in. When we got in for our reservation, we still had a 25 minute wait. Dinner was great and service too, but what a total pain into deal with and completely unprofessional for a restaurant. Another party had a 6:30 reservation and when they arrived they'd been moved to 7:30 and couldn't be seated. So they discussed in the entryway and went down the street who accommodated them. We've been going to Billy's restaurants for over 20 years (our first date was at grants eons ago) and this is just disappointing.

Can a restaurant be this good consistently? All the yes…read more I recently went back for a quick lunch and was floored by how good their pastas still are. I had the gnocchi with sausage and broccoli rabe and I wanted to eat it in mini bites to savor every morsel. It's just creamy and melt in mouth delicious. A little salty, a little savory, just a little slight bitter of the broccoli rabe that just works in the best way. Service was professional and attentive. Treva remains a standout in the Center and a must visit for anyone. Top tier.

Second time to Treva Saturday night. Always busy. All the restaurants are like this in West…read moreHartford but they pack you in so tight you can barely move. To the point where trying to get in to the table my purse knocked over a water glass and it smashed. I'm not large either. Anyway. First time here I felt my dish was much better. I had the Branzino and it was great. This time I had the fruitta de mare and the sauce was extremely bland. Dish felt dried out. Not enough variety of seafood either. Mostly mussels and calamari. Was presented in a weird dish too. I did not care for it at all. They gave me gnocchi for gluten free pasta. It was fine just sauce was bland as mentioned. My boyfriend loved his Orrechiete and it was very good. I will say from the mozzarella bar we had the burrata and the tomatoes were flavored beautifully and the bread also looked quite nice. Bf said it was great. Giving Treva a 4 for last time it was great and everything other than my entree this time was good.

"And yes, her jeans are tight now She gonna travel light now…read more Oh, but I got one for you Portobello belle" (Dire Straits) Put a great meal in a beautifully designed space, add a server with a 1,000 megawatt personality, and finish with a warm, unexpected visit from the owner. Well, that's the checklist for the standout lunch experience we had at Portobello yesterday. The European street scene dining room is very pretty, with two huge Italian landscape paintings on the brick walls, lantern lights, a wide plank hardwood floor, dark furniture and white tablecloths. Molto elegante! So, our experience was positive from the minute we sat down but got even better when Dee made her appearance. She may have been my favorite server of 2026! What a joy she was, with her sunny disposition, whip smart sense of humor, and plain overall charm. We dove into the lunch menu and saw they had a ton of options within their Appetizer, Soup, Salad, Entrée. Burger, Pasta, and Sandwich/Wrap groupings. We went for two sandwiches - Eggplant with fries ($19) and Balsamic Marinated Portobello Mushroom Panini ($16.00) with fresh mozzarella, oven-fried tomatoes, arugula, roasted pepper aioli and a side salad. The Mushroom Panini was mine and it was fantastic; I loved every bite of it. I love mushrooms and that big Portobello, tomato, aioli combination was delicious. Toward the end of the meal, none other than owner Seyo Cecunjanin came over to thank us for our patronage and asked how we liked the meal. When we told him we loved it and we were first timers, he thanked us again in the form of a complimentary slice of their Pistachio cake! Portobello has a Happy Hour (how does a Chocolate Covered Strawberry Martini sound?), and that makes Portobello even more of a sweet destination to seek out and support. Thank you, Dee, Seyo, and everyone at Portobello for a five star experience.

Portobello is the best Italian restaurant in this area! The…read morefood is so fresh and well-seasoned. Theirseafood options are unparalleled. I had the linguine with clams and it was chock full of whole and chopped clams- to die for! The service and ambiance are great. I already can't wait to return . . .

Stumbled upon this place after an event downtown. A couple was on their way out and told us how…read moregreat the food and service was so why not that dragged me in. Upon entry we were greeted by the host. I let him know we will be sitting at the bar as the intention was to get drinks only. My surprise the menu looked pretty good so we got apps. My sister got chicken flatbread and I got the crab cakes the couple Mentioned outside. They did not disappoint food was good. For drinks we had a Hugo sprintz and an espresso martini. Both made very well. The bartender was very friendly and went above and beyond for the customers. Will be back for a proper dinner.

Delicious Italian food with generous portions and great flavor. The pasta was excellent, and the…read moreservice was warm and attentive. Would happily return!

I had been holding onto a gift card to Villa Mulino for almost a year and a half and finally had…read morethe opportunity to give it a chance. First impressions, is that the restaurant is absolutely beautiful. One of the prettiest restaurants I've ever been in. We chose to sit at the bar and immediately enjoyed some tasty cocktails. We ordered two appetizers as specials, zucchini blossoms and risotto balls. Both were so fresh and delicious. For the main dish, we shared a classic Bolognese pasta dish. Also super delicious. No room for dessert this time around, but we will certainly be back. In addition, they have a cool private room which doubles as a wine cellar kind of display area. Would be a great area for a special event or birthday dinner.

Went with some fellow colleagues and didn't know what to expect…read more Two of us got the scallops and one got the mushroom pasta. It was all delicious. We also got the appetizer of the stuffed zucchini.

They absolutely make the best pasta and ravioli I have ever had in the US! I do not cook often, so…read morethe fact that I cam stop in, grab fresh sauces, and fresh pasta or ravioli, and "cook" them in minutes to have what tastes like a homemade fresh meal is just the best thing ever! Is it cheap? No! Is it worth it? Absolutely! You will never want boxed pasta from your local grocery store ever again. They also now have desserts and I loved the personal size fruit tart, and oh the to go with your coffee in the morning is a must try! The fillings of the ravioli change with the seasons, and the lemon in the summer and the truffle are amazing when it's truffle season! I literally did not even think I liked truffle until I tried this ravioli, and then I realized it was the fake truffle oil that restaurants put on truffle fries that I hated the smell of, which is nothing at all like the actual taste and scent of a real truffle that is not overpowering or stinky. Lol The owners are the sweetest and are always present, and I am so proud to see how many places are now using their pasta for their dishes. The space is clean, and I am so excited that they are actually opening a second location in Glastonbury! I can't say enough good things so if you haven't given them a try yet, add it to your must do list!

I did the pasta making class in Glastonbury and it was so much fun! All the ingredients were…read moreprovided, plus thorough instructions throughout the process to make sure everything turned out the way it should. Plus, we got some tasty bites at the beginning, had a delicious mushroom pasta, and some biscotti to end the meal. The pasta we ate there was not the pasta we made, we got to take home our hard work in a to go box to be cooked at home. It's also BYOB which I think is a fun addition! (There's also a package store across the parking lot if you forget your bottle of wine)

I haven't been here in months! I have a rare chance to grab a drink and some food on the way hone…read moretonight from bowling. The restaurant is located on 389 Main St. in East Hartford. For my drink, I'm having the Pratt N' Whiskey. This is made with Woodford Reserve bourbon, sweet vermouth, red wine and sour mix. A straw is odd for this drink. It tastes pretty good though! The restaurant is right across from Pratt & Whitney so it is play on words. For my appetizer, I'm having the Chicken Tenders with Cajun seasoning (off of the "Bar Bites" menu). I don't have these very often! I like the celery and carrot sticks. These are delicious! Chicken tenders (also known as chicken goujons, chicken strips, chicken fingers, or chicken fillets) are chicken meat prepared from the pectoralis minor muscles of the bird. These strips of white meat are located on either side of the breastbone, under the breast meat(pectoralis major). They may also be made with similarly shaped pieces cut from chicken meat, usually the breast, or sometimes just pulverized chicken flesh. They have a live band here! This place is famous for live music! These guys are good! I could stay here all night! For my next item. For my next food item, I'm having a Side Caesar Salad (tossed). A Caesar salad (also spelled Cesar, César and Cesare), also known as Caesar's salad, is a green salad of romaine lettuce and croutonscommonly dressed with lemon juice (or lime juice), olive oil, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, anchovies, garlic, Dijon mustard, Parmesan and black pepper. This is delicious! Wow! For my last drink of the night, I am having the Manhattan's Creek made with Knob Creek Bourbon, sweet vermouth, dry vermouth and Angostura bitters. This is very similar to a "Perfect Manhattan" (martini) which is made with dry and sweet vermouth. Wow! Look at this! This drink is great! I love the taste! The bartender is awesome! This guy knows how to make a drink let me tell you! For my entree, I'm having the Fra Diavolo made with homemade sausage and a shrimp in a spicy tomato sauce with onions, garlic and roasted red peppers over rigatoni. Yes, as hot as possible. "You can't make it hot enough so I can't eat it." Outside of Indian restaurants, that is usually true. This is a huge plate! Oh yeah! This is good! The shrimp is huge! The pasta is cooked just right! This is the best! I like the fact that the bartender brought over Tabasco sauce and hot pepper flakes. Now you're talkin'! This place is the best!

Random selection in my travels off Rt 84. Food was delicious and I happily stumbled on live music…read more Mixed crowd Cappuccino gelato truffle, JD tips over pasta and 1/2 Caesar salad

Joey's is a weekly stop for Friday pizza night at my house because they do a classic New Haven…read morestyle pie that can't be beat. A large mozzarella pie hits the spot every time. Don't miss their rotating desserts. We also love that we have the option to stop in for a slice in a pinch.

Adding some photos from takeout. Comfort food. It is also good left over heated up bc I can't eat…read moreall this in one sitting.

If I could give this place 10 stars, I would! Hands down my favorite restaurant right now. I…read moreusually don't go to a restaurant more than once unless you really impress me, but I've already been here twice, and I can't wait for the next time! Even though I want to keep this my little secret spot, they deserve the recognition. Their happy hour is absolutely incredible and huge!! So many delicious options and every single thing I tried so far has been phenomenal. The drinks are on point, the service is fantastic and the Nutella crepe dessert made me come back and get it again! I'm telling you, it's hard to impress a foodie like me, and they've really done a great job! Kudos to the chef and to the staff! A+ experience for me!

Went here for lunch when in the area, but unfortunately it was a one and done for us. Service was…read morevery slow. I would not recommend the calamari appetizer...small portion and rather than rings or squids, it was calamari strips which I wasn't crazy about. We all got sandwiches and they were very good, as were the portions. I definitely wouldn't go if you're on a lunch break or in a rush...we were there twice as long as we would have liked.

The best time!! Came here for a birthday celebration and it was perfect vibes. Our server was…read morefantastic and gave us great recommendations. The food was all delicious - I was VERY sad to hear the calamari was discontinued because it was always my favorite but everything else was so yum. DJ starts at 10 (so fun) !!!

I really used to love Barcelona, but to be honest, I think the quality has fallen off. Dined here…read morewith friends last night. We had a small seafood paella and several tapas. As a general observation, tapas portions are minuscule. Here is the rundown: -Jamon and cheese croquetas: 4 small pieces, good not great -Gambas: tasty but it would be hard for the shrimp to be any smaller -Tortilla: very small portion and slightly runny -Albondigas: these were good -Pulpo: It was so tough that it was no edible - not sure if it was just overcooked. -Paella: The paella was spicy - everyone at the table agreed, it had a kick. Authentic Spanish paella is not spicy. I have had it at Barcelona at least a half dozen times through the years - never spicy. While the food was meh, the drinks were really good, but don't think I will go back anytime soon.