Try G's for the first time. I just wanted to try the basic sandwich first. I love the bread it…read morewas crispy and fresh. The steak is tender and no fatty pieces in my sandwich. I will go back and try a couple different sandwiches. My only complaint is I wish the sandwich was just bigger from the bread to the amount of meat they put it in it especially for the amount it costs. As you can see in the picture it wasn't overflowing with meat. Ok so I went a 2nd time and tried the south west sandwich. I did not really enjoy it. On straws were more like big chunks of onions and not the little thin crispy straws I was expecting. These sandwiches are just to small for my liking and there top dollar price tags. There website says a large is 13.99 but that is not the case. I paid 18 and change.

Very friendly staff who made me and my friends feel welcomed inside. The cheesesteaks were made…read morefresh to order, which took a few minutes but was appreciated. I like that they have multiple cheese options including cheese whiz. The beef and cheese was piping hot and delicious. My only critique would be the bread. It was a little flat and flavorless, could be improved. Good counter serve spot with plenty of self seating.

"Rose darling come to me All I ask of you…read moreIs make my wildest dreams come true" (Steely Dan) You probably don't need a PHD in linguistics to surmise that the Italian words "La Rosa" translates into the English words "The Rose". And if your wildest dreams happen to revolve around Italian comfort foods and well stacked sandwiches, well, do I have a place to make those wildest dreams come true for you! La Rosa is your quintessential Italian deli with dozens of grinders, paninis, wraps, salads, soups and a daily hot bar of pasta and chicken entrees. We ordered a grilled Panino Melenzani ($12) with eggplant, tomato, fresh mozzarella, basil and olive oil. It was grilled right in front of our eyes, so it was as fresh as could be. It had plenty of tender sliced eggplant, yummy cheese and fresh tomatoes. I went with my usual, an Italian Combo (half size for $14) stacked a mile high with Ham, Turkey, Genoa, Mortadella, Capicola, and Provolone with lettuce, tomato, onions, and peppers on a fresh loaf of Italian bread. It was superb, and the portion size was so generous that it lasted me for three lunches. As we were paying, we spied some home-made cookies by the register and grabbed an oatmeal and a chocolate chip to take home. Everything ran $32 for a ton of wonderful Italian goodness. We didn't get a chance to check out the hot bar. It wasn't open today because LaRosa's Marketplace was closing early for personal reasons. But I promise you, the next time we visit we'll leave with one of their chicken or pasta entrees. We love our Italian delis, and LaRosa's has immediately shot up into our top tier.

Delicious sausage grinder! The sausage is really good as it doesn't have a lot of fat to it…read more Perfect grinder bread. The best sauce that reminds me of my nonnas!

Called an order in last minute this morning for a supervisors birthday at work, not only was the…read moreorder ready fast, the customer service there is phenomenal! 10/10. Great pizza, great service. Will be using them regularly.

After being closed for about 7-8 years, Maple Giant Grinder has reopened in the Hartford South End…read morewith the OG family running it, as opposed to the people running it at the time it closed. I was an MGG guy back in the day. Very good sandwiches. Good other options. Friendly service, but a multi-year closure warrants a fresh look. For starters, the renovated space is way nicer than I remember. Lots of wood. Modern feel. You're going to be impressed if you were an old customer. Service was very good and attentive. You feel a pride in the re-opening and the fact that the OG family is there means everything. I ordered an 8 inch Italian combo and a re-heated slice of pepperoni pizza. The slice was good. It's hard for a re-heated slice to really stand out though. They have a gorgeous brand new pizza oven and pizza menu btw. My Italian Combo was just like I remembered. Fresh cut ham and salami. Lots of veggie toppings like lettuce, tomato and hot peppers. Mayo. Salt and pepper. Oil and vinegar. Fresh bread. Very Good stuff. MGG is back! And I feel a little better about the world. 4.25 Stars

I've walked past this deli countless times and finally stopped in recently…read more It's very clean inside and I think the constant construction outside doesn't do them justice. I was immediately greeted by someone behind the counter and it was a super quick turnaround between me ordering my Italian combo and getting it at my table. My sandwich was absolutely huge! I can't remember the last time I've had a sandwich this big and I think it was pretty affordable. I do wish that they had iced coffee and more baked good options though!

Stopped by here on a Wednesday right before the lunch rush and it was the perfect rest stop!…read moreService was so quick and the food was great! Deli counter has a sign that gives you a bunch of options, I went for a pastrami roll with lettuce, tomato, chipotle sauce, and provolone. Yummm!! My friends had a turkey avocado smash and a mc nick. We sat down and the sandwiches were devoured so quickly (I think under 20 min!). Lots of seating too.

Stopped in for a quick breakfast and decided on two sausage, egg and cheese sandwiches, each on…read moreEverything and Cheddar Jalapeno bagels. Both sandwiches hit the spot and the bagels were delicious - perfectly toasted on the outside and nice and chewy on the inside. Service was fast and the employees were super nice and accommodating. Harvey's also has a HUGE drink selection. We will definitely return!

Pro-tip: Drive slowly as you approach, it's easy to miss as it's tucked in between other…read morehouses/establishments. A great pit-stop before heading to Bradley Airport. The 10-inch hoagies were sufficient enough to last two flights. Compared the Italian and Turkey Italian, both dense and well layered. The bread is classic New York/Connecticut expectations.

Authentic! Italia! It's not common to come across true Italian delis in the Hartford Area like in…read moreNYC . Lenoci's comes close. Very close. We walked and you can hear the sweet sounds of Italiano across the restaurant. Wholesome and fresh ingredients. Not to be missed in Olde Wethersfield

I wanted this one to hit. I really did. Lenoci's Italian…read moreKitchen, tucked just south of Bradley Airport, looks like it was pulled straight out of a winter Hallmark movie. Cozy, charming, the kind of place that practically begs you to believe great Italian food is coming. But looks don't season food. From the pasta fagioli to the eggplant parm sandwich, the common thread was impossible to ignore: bland. Not subtly restrained. Not "let the ingredients speak." Just flat. No depth, no punch, no reason to go back for another bite. Italian food should comfort you and excite you at the same time--this did neither. Credit where it's due: portions are generous, and the bread was fresh and nicely toasted, which honestly might have been the most flavorful thing on the table. But when bread becomes the highlight at an Italian spot, that's a problem. I wanted to love Lenoci's. The space sets you up for it. Unfortunately, the food doesn't deliver.

I was able to try Sweetwater with my fellow Yelp elite friends today and I have to say I was…read moreimpressed. It was a very hot day today so my daughter and I decided we could use a fresh smoothie. When I say the OMG smoothie hit the spot it hit the spot. It was chilled with the perfect taste of mango and pineapple sweetness with a little sour and that agave kicked it up to the next level. The ladies behind the counter were welcoming and kind. The steak sandwich I got was ok but I think it's cause of the ingredients I added. The sourdough bread I got it on was maybe too thin then I added oil and vinegar which was kind of too much for that poor thin bread. The flavor was there, the steak was good, the beets and blue cheese delicious. They even added jalapeño which wasn't on the menu for me and for that I am appreciative. I will definitely be back to try more delicious combos. Thank you Sweetwater!

A great spot in Hartford to get a wide variety of lunch items. You can choose from salads, wraps,…read moresmoothies or Açaí bowls. They have the options to build your own or you can order from the menu. They do get little busy during the lunch hours so plan your visit accordingly. There are more workers during the lunch rush which is also great. Eating area is very clean and there are a number of seat options if you want to dine in. Please check them out next time you are in the area.

I had my first grinder at Franklin Grinders when I was 19 years old, when I lived in Hartford. They…read morewere giant! I had never had a sandwich what was so good!! When I moved back to Florida, I missed those grinders so much! I've never found a grinder that compared with them! I am 72 years old now and still talk about those grinders and how great they were. I would love to enjoy one of those grinders again. Maybe they would Fed-X one? Wouldn't that be a dream come true? JoyKWhite@gmail.com

This is the floor in the seating area - this is disgusting!!…read moreCan't imagine what the kitchen looks like

Went to Salute on a Friday night without a reservation and were pleasantly surprised to get a table…read morefor five within five minutes. That said, it was clearly busy, so I would definitely recommend making a reservation on peak nights--we got lucky. The service was excellent from start to finish. Our waiters were very friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Portions are generous. The cheesy bread appetizer is a must-order--warm and perfect for sharing I ordered the cod and salmon, and both were absolutely delicious, cooked well and full of flavor. The wine selection is also strong, with plenty of good options to pair with the meal. Overall, a great Italian spot with great food, service, and atmosphere. I would happily go back.

My girlfriend and my trip to Salute for our 2 year anniversary was stellar- from start to finish…read more I'll get all the basic stuff out of the way first. The food, fantastic. I got the pasta à la vodka with chicken, and my girlfriend got the pesto gnocchi chicken dish. Everything came fast, warm, and fresh- cooked to perfection. We also got the cheese garlic bread as a starter, which was delicious and the perfect size as to not spoil your dinner. Finally, we split an order of the chocolate lava cake which was one of the tastiest desserts I'd ever had. Now, onto the even more impressive details. First things first, calling in, and then changing the time for our reservation was very easy, and the man who picked up the phone seemed very excited to have us coming in to the restaurant. Upon arrival, it was clear the host (Jimmy) was the same person on the phone, as he remembered my name and was immediately incredibly hospitable and friendly. Jimmy asked me and my girlfriend how long we'd been together, and we told him "2 years today!" This at first seemed like typical small talk on the way to the table (which I should mention was arguably the best seat in the house, a table right by the front window in a nice quiet area of the restaurant), but I was quite impressed when the first thing our server, Vincent, said to us a few minutes later was "Happy anniversary." Vincent was very helpful and made sure to circle by our table frequently enough to make sure we had everything we needed, but not to the point where it was unnecessary- perfect!! As you can see in the attached image, our lava cake came with a nice happy anniversary message, and I'd like to remind you that this was all just from us mentioning it to Jimmy, once on our way in. We were treated to some goodies to take home separate from what we ordered, as well as a nice half off discount on the parking lot up the street. And it was to my great surprise and graciousness that when I peeked at the bill, our dessert was missing- based on the service we received, I would be surprised if this was a mistake. In summary, our trip to Salute was nothing short of a 5 star review. Excellent food, clean bathrooms, calm and friendly atmosphere, and I do not understate this when I say that the service was IMPECCABLE. Thank you very much to Jimmy, Vincent, and Salute as a whole for a wonderful evening- we will be back.

The food is great and friendly service. Their meat is halal which is a huge plus. Plenty of variety…read morefrom wraps to sandwiches, from burgers to paninis and shawarma/gyro platters. Only downside is limited seating area.

We were looking for a late-night snack and saw shakes and wings on the menu. We initially ordered…read morethe mango sunrise and another one Unfortunately, they were out of the one I ordered. The staff member offered to create a drink I would enjoy. He was right. We also decided to add some fries to our order. It turned out to be a great late-night snack. They loved the teriyaki wings, while I enjoyed the buffalo wings, which had a nice kick without being too spicy. The shakes are Rich fruit smoothies. The service was excellent, and the staff was friendly. We took it to go, and everyone liked the food. The prices were reasonable for West Hartford as well.