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Swordfish with salsa verde - Peppercorns Grill, Hartford, CT

Peppercorns Grill

4.7
4.7
2816 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Neighborhood gem
Peppercorn’s Grill is owned and operated by the Cialfi siblings, Sal and Dino, Brothers Sal and Dino purchased Peppercorn's Grill in 1989 and opened Piccolo Arancio in 1994. This generation of Cialfi's has added modern creativity and personality to traditional strengths of their Italian roots. Sal and Dino were trained in the art of Italian food at their uncle's restaurant in Rome. When the opportunity to open a restaurant arose, they jumped at the opportunity and opened the first Piccolo Arancio in Rome. Piccolo Arancio was internationally acclaimed within their first year. Now operated by their cousins, Piccolo Arancio remains near the Trevi Fountain in Rome. Peppercorn's Grill received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 10 years.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri 11:45 am–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (860) 547-1714
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Celestino (Dino) Cialfi
  • Catering
    We’ll cater from our menu or your request
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room with a contemporary Italian flair holds from 10-85. We offer several prix fixe menus to satisfy different tastes & price ranges prepared by chef/owner Dino Cialfi. Try some of our specialties all homemade such as seasonal ravioli, fettuccine, ossobuco, fresh fish & seafood
  • Neighborhood
    Hartford
  • Cross street
    Capital Ave
  • Parking details
    Free parking is available to the left of the restaurant from 12 pm until closing. Street parking is available at no after 5 pm. Free valet is also available in the evening.
  • Public transit
    Stop located across the street in front of restaurant
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,816 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hartford

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Peppercorns Grill in Hartford offers a delightful dining experience with "absolutely phenomenal" food and service. Known for its authentic Italian cuisine, the restaurant is praised for its homemade pastas, accommodating staff, and proximity to The Bushnell, making it a perfect pre-theater stop. Consistently "excellent," it remains a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

2,816 Reviews
  1. Celeste

    Orlando

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a fenomenal place, one of the best authentic pasta we ever had. Food was 100%, the only bad thing was the martini we got 2 different ones and we could not finish it, it was just too much alcohol and not fresh at all, overall a great place, we would come back and get wine next time lol

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  2. Kevin

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is as as usual expertly prepared On our visit so-called mission figs appetizer were not indeed mission figs (they’re black; this one was brown) and frankly a little stingy. There were four quarters of a tiny brown fig spread across a bed of about 10 arugula leaves, two large sugar encrusted walnut chunks and 3 large lumps of ricotta. Really. Just 1 fig cut into quarters. Not sure what the problem was, but if the kitchen stock was low, why not just take them off the menu until availability improved. Anyway, just a disappointment We had an early reservation since the noise level here can be problematic. Nevertheless the waitress seemed too tired to be at work that late afternoon. Normally we have great experiences here.

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  3. Bill

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was delicious and the service excellent. The physical space is very comfortable, and busy, but not too loud.

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  4. Ira

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every time we go to Peppercorns we think it doesn’t get any better. And we are always wrong. It does get better. The ambiance is are outstanding, and even though it gets crowded it is not excessively noisy. Good acoustics! Everyone who works there is so friendly, helpful and professional. You feel like you are dining with family. And the food? Dino is a master in the kitchen. Tried the new ravioli and cannot wait to have them again! The carpaccio is one of my absolute favorites, and the pistachio cake is heaven. All the food is outstanding. You can taste the love. And the best pistachio martini in Hartford County! Do not miss this absolute gem!

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  5. Karen

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very nice choice in downtown Hartford! Great food, service, and atmosphere!

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  6. Redon

    VIP

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, I had pasta with lobster. Delicious!

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  7. Ira

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are never disappointed Always amazing menu and great experience. The food and service are always excellent

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  8. Brenna

    Connecticut

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food. Not heavy, quality ingredients. We asked for one change of sauce type and we’re accommodated.

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  9. Ira

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything awesome from start to finish. We had Klis as our server and he was efficient and knowledgeable We loved everything and plan more business meetings there. The food by far supersedes most restaurants in the area.

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  10. Ira

    VIP

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Pre theater dinner at Peppercorns Efficient, friendly and delicious. Everything was stellar and we even had time to enjoy our coffee with dessert even through restaurant was packed

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FAQs

Peppercorns Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 547-1714.

Peppercorns Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 2816 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Peppercorns Grill

357 Main St., Hartford, CT 06106

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Capital Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Hartford
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri 11:45 am–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free parking is available to the left of the restaurant from 12 pm until closing. Street parking is available at no after 5 pm. Free valet is also available in the evening.
  • Public transit
    Stop located across the street in front of restaurant
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Celestino (Dino) Cialfi
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (860) 547-1714
  • Catering
    We’ll cater from our menu or your request
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room with a contemporary Italian flair holds from 10-85. We offer several prix fixe menus to satisfy different tastes & price ranges prepared by chef/owner Dino Cialfi. Try some of our specialties all homemade such as seasonal ravioli, fettuccine, ossobuco, fresh fish & seafood
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