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1. Piccolo Arancio
4.7
Exceptional(1313)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Farmington
Piccolo Arancio is the perfect spot for a romantic evening. It's described as a 'quiet dinner among friends' with 'fresh, vivid flavors' that make it 'worth the time to do reservations and enjoy the table for the evening'. The ambiance is cozy and relaxing, perfect for a date night or a get-together with your loved one.
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2. Brio Italian Grille - Westfarms
4.4
Awesome(545)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Farmington
Booked 4 times today
Brio Westfarms Mall is a premier Tuscan-inspired Italian restaurant in Farmington, CT serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine, luxury wines & cocktails-our specialties include premium quality steaks, chops, seafood, made-to-order pasta and flatbreads. If you're looking for the best holiday party venue or restaurant for Thanksgiving, Brio offers easy reservations and catering services to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Brio Westfarms Mall is the place to eat in Farmington, CT for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!
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3. Seasons Restaurant and Taproom
4.3
Awesome(165)
Price: Moderate
• American • Avon
Booked 1 time today
*Parties of 5+ for Fridays and Saturdays must call to book a reservation.*When you wish to enjoy an excellent dining experience in Connecticut, the award-winning Seasons Restaurant & Tap Room is one of Avon, CT's most popular restaurants. Guests enjoy dining in the Main Dining Room with its panoramic views overlooking Talcott Mountain Stream. Every time you dine with us at Seasons Restaurant & Tap Room, it is a new gourmet experience.Each season, our Executive Chef creates a fresh seasonal oriented menu that incorporates the freshest ingredients currently available. Start your day with a sumptuous country breakfast, tantalize your taste buds with an incredible gourmet dinner, and impress your family with our lavish Sunday Brunch!Join us in our Tap Room for lighter fare, ever-changing selection of fine wines and six beers on tap! Trivia happens every Thursday starting at 7pm. Enjoy food and drink specials while you put your knowledge to the test! Bar is Open until 10 pm.
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4. J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury
4.8
Exceptional(10494)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Glastonbury
Booked 66 times today
J. Gilbert's is an "upscale casual" steakhouse serving prime-aged beef cooked over a mesquite wood-fired grill. Guests enjoy various cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) & other house made favorites like the Maytag Blue potato chips & chocolate velvet cake. The cozy atmosphere includes fire side dining, rich wood, brick & soft lighting where you can enjoy dinner for two or host a large party. The extensive martini & wine list offers the perfect compliment to an excellent meal delivered with attentive service. Reservations are highly recommended.
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5. Artisan - West Hartford
4.7
Exceptional(1671)
Price: Expensive
• American • Hartford
Booked 19 times today
Artisan - West Hartford is the perfect spot for a romantic evening. Reviews highlight its 'elegant, cool and classy' ambiance, ideal for a 'romantic and cozy' night. It's praised for its 'romantic dinner' atmosphere, 'beautiful decor', and 'beautiful atmosphere' which makes it a 'great romantic spot'. The 'romantic, cozy, and refined' covered patio section is a hit among couples. So, if you're looking for a charming place to woo your loved one, Artisan - West Hartford is the place to be!
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6. Max Oyster Bar - West Hartford Center
4.8
Exceptional(272)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • West Hartford
Booked 30 times today
Featuring modern renditions of classic American seafood, Max’s Oyster Bar menu has something for everyone. While seafood is the focal point, there are selections for even the most ardent landlubber. Ethnic influences are apparent throughout a menu filled with new interpretations on traditional fare. The raw bar offers an extensive variety of bi-coastal oysters and shellfish.In it’s freshman year, 1999, Max’s Oyster Bar was awarded “Best New Restaurant” by Connecticut Magazine. Since then it has won numerous Reader’s Choice Awards, including “Best Seafood Restaurant”. Zagat’s Survey has also given Max’s Oyster Bar an “extraordinary” rating.
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7. Max Downtown - Hartford
4.6
Exceptional(213)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Hartford
Booked 26 times today
Located right in downtown Hartford since 1996, Max Downtown continues to add to all that the city has to offer with its legendary service, food and drink selection. Max Downtown has won a number of awards including Connecticut Magazine's Best for Overall Excellence, Hartford Magazine's Best Power Lunch Spot, Best for Business Entertaining and Best Wine List; has been featured in the Hartford Courant's Great Steaks: The State's Sizzling Best and was rated "Don't Miss" by the New York Times.With a significant list of vintage and non-vintage wines stored in-house, Max Downtown is excited to additionally offer its stunning wine mezzanine as a focal point. Our selection is bound to have the perfect accompaniment for your occasion whether it’s by the glass or by the bottle.If spirits are more your style, Max Downtown's whiskey bar features a broad selection of international bourbons, ryes, scotches and whiskeys crafted across the globe, from Kentucky to Japan.
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8. Union Kitchen
4.7
Exceptional(777)
Price: Expensive
• American • Hartford
Booked 8 times today
Union Kitchen was nominated for Restaurant of the Year: Hartford County by the Connecticut Restaurant Association in 2023 and 2024. In a space that formerly housed a speakeasy, the ambitious restaurant combines New American cuisine with a world class beverage program.
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9. Max A Mia - Avon
4.7
Exceptional(169)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary Italian • Avon
Booked 29 times today
Opened in 1991, Max a Mia was named “Best New Restaurant” by Connecticut Magazine in its first year, and “top-grossing restaurant in its size” by Restaurant Hospitality. The restaurant is now in the good hands of Executive Chef Bob Peterson, who has brought an exciting new energy to the restaurant.Max A Mia is the quintessential Italian experience in the Greater Hartford area. It also continues to garner awards and accolades. Featuring a traditional Italian menu, it utilizes an authentic brick oven that produces stone pies with unmatched flavor. Traditional veal, pork and pasta dishes, as well as inventive risotto offerings, set the mood for desserts including tiramisu and white chocolate polenta cake.An extraordinary and comfortable 25-foot granite bar has elevated Max A Mia to the social place in the Farmington Valley. The dining room features wood and tile, warmly lit by custom fixtures to create a sophisticated and luxurious – yet friendly, family environm
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10. Millwright's Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3784)
Price: Expensive
• American • Simsbury
Booked 25 times today
With its unique setting perched atop a waterfall in Simsbury, Connecticut, Millwright’s invites guests to dine in the 17th century mill with acclaimed, James Beard nominated Chef Tyler Anderson and his team. Featuring daily-chosen farm ingredients, the freshest and most select product, proprietary cocktails, and exciting wine menu, Millwright’s offers a new experience to the Farmington Valley farm-to-table dining scene. The culinary team understands the impact of the highest-quality fresh ingredients. Millwright’s kitchen thrives on local ingredients – grown, raised, produced, foraged and prepared – whenever possible. They also take the farm-to-table concept one step further. Millwright’s has partnered with a farm that will grow most of its organic produce. The “Inspired New England” cuisine at Millwright’s pays homage to the land, to the flavor-rich quality of local, fresh ingredients and to the time-honored cooking techniques that enhance the natural goodness of those ingredients.

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Discover best romantic restaurants in Farmington

Discover the charm of Hartford, Farmington, where the dining scene perfectly blends romantic ambiance with culinary excellence. This area is renowned for its selection of eateries that cater to those special, intimate occasions. Whether you're planning a date night or a memorable celebration, the restaurants in this locale offer a variety of atmospheres from cozy and quaint to sophisticated and modern. Each establishment is dedicated to providing a unique dining experience with great attention to detail in both service and cuisine. Expect to find menus that feature both local delights and international flavors, all crafted to enhance your romantic dining experience. The serene settings, coupled with exceptional food and service, make Hartford, Farmington a top choice for anyone looking to add a touch of romance to their evening. Here, every meal is not just about dining, but about creating lasting memories in a delightful setting.

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