Vito's Restaurant
Vito's Restaurant sits adjacent to the popular Bushnell Park. It features large picture windows that allow diners to take in the beautiful park setting that surrounds the restaurant, as well as a full wall mural of a park setting. Vito's offers an assortment of classic Italian dishes, including a lobster ravioli appetizer, a penne Alfredo entree and a garlic mashed-potatoes side dish. The menu also features a number of chicken and beef dishes with Italian flavors. Diners can even select from a raw bar, where an assortment of oyster dishes are offered. The wine menu consists of a variety of by-the-bottle and by-the-glass wines. The restaurant offers a four-course, wine-paired meal once a month. Vito's offers curbside-to-go pizza service, where a staff member will bring a fresh pizza to your car. Delivery service is also an option for those close to the restaurant. Vito's can be rented out for banquets or private dining. The chef works with customers in planning events and helps them create a customized menu.
Vito's is open from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday and Friday, 12 to 11 p.m. Saturday and 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday.
Vito's Restaurant
26 Trumbull St.
Hartford, CT 06103
(860) 244-2200
vitosct.com
Carbone's Ristorante
Carbone's has been in operation since 1938. The restaurant is now owned by the third generation of the Carbone family. Its exterior is reminiscent of an eatery in Italy, with rough stucco walls and rust roof tiles. The interior features tan, textured walls, dark wood accents and crisp white tablecloths. The menu has an assortment of Italian dishes, many of which have been on the menu since the restaurant opened over 70 years ago. Popular favorites include ravioli in pomadoro sauce and lobster risotto. Carbone's also offers wines and mixed drinks. A large-group and banquet-event menu is available. The restaurant is open for on-site catering and can accommodate 75 in dinner seating, or 150 for socializing and snacks. Reservations are recommended and can be made through the online reservation system or by calling the restaurant directly. The hours at Carbone's vary seasonally.
Carbone's Ristorante
588 Franklin Ave.
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 296-9646
carbonesct.com
Francesco's Ristorante
Francesco's is a formal Italian restaurant located in Hartford's Little Italy. The restaurant has a full brick front and rich tan, cream and gold hues throughout the dining room. Diners can eat in the seasonal, outdoor eating area. The menu features beef, chicken, veal and fish entrees as well as authentic Italian pasta dishes. Popular favorites include penne alla pesto and chicken and broccoli rabe Alfredo. Wine and martini menus are also available. The restaurant has a separate lounge area with three big-screen TVs, plus an event space that can accommodate up to 65 people. Reservations are accepted by phone. Francesco's is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Sunday.
Francesco's Ristorante
318 Franklin Ave.
Hartford, CT 06114
(860) 296-3024
ristorantefrancescos.com
