Highest-rated restaurants in Hartford by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations鈥�67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots鈥攂oth new and long-standing鈥攖o try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Hartford, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Banh Meee

- Rating: 4.4/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 126 Ann Uccello St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Vietnamese, Bubble Tea, Noodles
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#29. El Pollo Guapo

- Rating: 4.4/5 (192 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 26 Front St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Tapas/Small Plates, Latin American
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#28. Caribe Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 686 Park St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Caribbean
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#27. Al's Pizza and Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 427 Main St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Convenience Stores, Delis
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#26. Hartford Poke Company

- Rating: 4.4/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 1400 Park St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Poke, Hawaiian
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#25. Rush Bowls

- Rating: 4.5/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 15 Front St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Acai Bowls, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Breakfast & Brunch
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#24. G's Steaks and Grinders

- Rating: 4.5/5 (77 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2053 Park St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Cheesesteaks
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#23. La Casita Del Sabor

- Rating: 4.5/5 (63 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1405 Park St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Latin American
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#22. Auroras

- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 399 Capitol Ave. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Bakeries, Latin American, Breakfast & Brunch
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#21. Donde Julio Restaurant- Hartford

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 83 Park St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Colombian
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#20. Island Fish Head Jamaican Restaurant and Jay's Smoothie Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 304 Albany Ave. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Caribbean, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
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#19. American & Mexican Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (67 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 243 Zion St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Diners, American, Mexican
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#18. Soul Bowls

- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Address: 489 Wethersfield Ave. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Soul Food
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#17. Story and Soil Coffee

- Rating: 4.5/5 (188 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 387 Capitol Ave. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#16. Broasterant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 630 Park St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Comfort Food
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#15. Ajamo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 30 State House Sq Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Salad, Falafel, Breakfast & Brunch
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#14. Fire by Forge

- Rating: 4.5/5 (126 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 539 Broad St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: New American, Latin American
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#13. Fire & Spice Vegan Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (92 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 491 Capitol Ave. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Vegetarian
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#12. Salute

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1579 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 100 Trumbull St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches
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#11. Adriatic Restaurant

- Rating: 4.5/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 577 Franklin Ave. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Mediterranean, Italian
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#10. Craftbird Food Truck

- Rating: 4.5/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Food Trucks, Sandwiches
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#9. La Rosa's Marketplace

- Rating: 4.6/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 94 Brown St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian, Sandwiches, Salad
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#8. Kravin Pho

- Rating: 4.6/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1999 Park St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Vietnamese
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#7. City Kebab House

- Rating: 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 207 Main St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Uzbek, Turkish, Kebab
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#6. Taiwan Night Market

- Rating: 4.7/5 (28 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1400 Park St. Unit 22 Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Taiwanese, Shaved Ice
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#5. El Sitio

- Rating: 4.7/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 271 Newington Ave. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Puerto Rican
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#4. Tangiers International

- Rating: 4.7/5 (306 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 550 Farmington Ave. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Middle Eastern
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#3. Gather55

- Rating: 4.7/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 55 Bartholomew Ave. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: New American, Cafes
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#2. Hartford Pizza Garden

- Rating: 4.8/5 (22 reviews)
- Address: 535 Farmington Ave. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Burgers, Sandwiches
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#1. Food Truck American & Mexican Tasty Flavors

- Rating: 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 111 Summit St. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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