3 Best Italian Restaurants in Hartford, CT

“Salute Restaurant is owned by Jimmy Cosgrove, Andy Rizzo, and Dave Caudill. The restaurant has a charming contemporary décor area. You can feel at home in their warm and comfortable dining rooms, being served by some of your favorite servers and bartenders. They provide a variety of pasta (gluten-free available) and grilled dishes. Salute Restaurant has a creative wine list with an extensive wine-by-the-glass menu, fantastic specialty martinis, and fun cocktails. The restaurant offers catering services for large corporate events as well as small family gatherings. Salute Restaurant offers a happy hour menu from Monday and Tuesday from 3 PM to 9 PM.”

“Peppercorn's Grill is owned and operated by the Cialfi brothers, Sal and Dino. The restaurant offers housemade Italian cuisine that features seasonal farm-to-chef zucchini blossoms, osso buco, veal chop, and crab-crusted grouper. Peppercorn's Grill offers a traditional Northern Italian dinner usually accompanied by a saffron-scented risotto. Their private room comfortably seats up to 90 people, easily accommodating 80, and can cater to standing or cocktail parties for up to 150 guests. All of their desserts and gelatos are made in-house and are simply to die for. Peppercorn's Grill offers catering services for special events.”

“Sorella is a casual Italian restaurant featuring wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas and homemade pasta. The restaurant is located in the center of downtown Hartford within walking distance of all major attractions including the XL Center, Hartford Stage, and Dunkin’ Park. Sorella offers private dining menus for an additional $30.00 per person for two hours, including unlimited house wine and draft beer. The restaurant offers outdoor seating on its patio on Historic Pratt Street, weather permitting. Sorella accepts reservations for the dining room and the bar tables. Bar seating and outdoor dining are first come and first served.”