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Peppercorns Grill
Peppercorn’s Grill and Piccolo Arancio are owned and operated by the Cialfi siblings, Sal, Dino, Tina, and Rosa. Brothers Sal and Dino purchased Peppercorn's Grill in 1989 and they, along with younger sisters Tina and Rosa opened Piccolo Arancio in 1994. This generation of Cialfi's has added modern creativity and personality to traditional strengths of their Italian upbringing.
Sal and Dino were trained in the art of Italian food at their uncle's restaurant in Rome. When their uncle felt that the two brothers education was complete, he helped them open their own restaurant in Rome, Piccolo Arancio and became internationally acclaimed within their first year. Now operated by their cousins, Piccolo Arancio remains near the Trevi Fountain in Rome.
Both restaurants produce award-winning cuisine and continue to receive high honors and awards. This may Marked the 10th consecutive year the both Peppercorn's Grill and Piccolo Arancio received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
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Sal and Dino were trained in the art of Italian food at their uncle's restaurant in Rome. When their uncle felt that the two brothers education was complete, he helped them open their own restaurant in Rome, Piccolo Arancio and became internationally acclaimed within their first year. Now operated by their cousins, Piccolo Arancio remains near the Trevi Fountain in Rome.
Both restaurants produce award-winning cuisine and continue to receive high honors and awards. This may Marked the 10th consecutive year the both Peppercorn's Grill and Piccolo Arancio received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence
103 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 103 reviews
5 stars
(44)
4 stars
(46)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(58)
- special occasion(56)
- romantic(41)
- neighborhood gem(38)
- notable wine list(35)
- good for groups(28)
Peppercorns Grill Reviews List
Review 1 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Peppercorns Grill
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We celebrated our anniversary at Peppercorns Grill. From the moment we stepped into the restaurant we felt the staff wanted us to feel special. Anniversary wishes came from the hostess, from the waitress and from the bartender. We were given a complimentary glass of champagne with a blackberry floating in the glass. I was impressed with the timing of how the food was brought to the table and with the food. Definitely we will return. Peppercorns is my new favorite restaurant."
Dined on 6/15/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"One of the best restaurants I have ever been to"
Dined on 6/15/2013
2012
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Class act
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The best and most authentic Italian food in the area"
Dined on 6/15/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list
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Review 4 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Liitle Bit of Italia in Hartford
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a fabulous dinner at Peppercorn's recently. The food was incredible, and nicely presented. Shared an antipasto plate that was the best ever: sliced meats, cheeses, little tidbits of fresh stuffed peppers, figs with cheese, fresh ricotta with truffled honey. The lobster pasta was hands-down the best we've ever tasted, and chock full of sweet lobster meat. Wine list has some nice Italian options for lesser known wines at great value.
Go! You won't be disappointed, and you'll leave feeling like it's "your" place."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: notable wine list, neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Prepare for a leisurely meal
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We dined here on a weekday night, celebrating a friend's birthday. Salads were ample enough to share. While our server was pleasant and tried hard to please, service was somewhat erratic. For example, when our entrees were finally served, one member of our party sat plateless for 3-5 minutes, as the rest of us waited to eat, our dinners growing cold. Two of our party sent their veal chops back to be cooked a bit more -no big deal as they were promptly returned, perfectly cooked. The manager offered those diners complimentary glasses of wine. In honor of our birthday guest, a lovely platter with a sampling of excellent desserts, garnished with fruit , was compliments of the house."
Dined on 6/03/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was amazing. Long wait but this fettuccini made me feel like a different person for close to 48 hours in such an amazing way."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: romantic, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 7 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a pleasure
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This bright and airy spot has many regulars. Maybe it's the friendly staff, the solid menu, the nice ambiance. No skimping on the portions either. Would have rated the food a little higher, but this time - and it was a slight mishap we're sure - the osso bucco wasa bit tough. Maybe came out of the oven a little too soon. Other than that, the quality of their food is always excellent."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 8 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Choice!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Made last minute reservations for Mothers Day dinner with the family. The food and service is superb and prices are reasonable.
We would not hesitate to return. Five us had dinner and each one of us enjoyed the food and conversation immensly."
We would not hesitate to return. Five us had dinner and each one of us enjoyed the food and conversation immensly."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love this restaurant, however, the kitchen was definitely off on this visit. There were some issues in the kitchen and it was an unusually long wait for the food to come. Our server was extremely apologetic and did explain the issue."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 10 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was over cooked and over salted. Wait staff was no very attentive. Took forever to get drinks."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 11 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent Food at Unbeatable Prices
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My family and I were pleasantly surprised with Peppercorn's Grill. We were celebrating my graduation from UConn. The food was excellent. We were shocked the prices were so low. Entrees ranged from $20-$30, with most plates coming with well more than enough food. Since it was also Mother's Day, the owners had set a special menu of their mother's own authentic Italian recipes to honor her recent passing. Fantastic family-owned restaurant. Decor was nice and simple. The location wasn't the best. Plenty of free street parking is available though. This restaurant definitely deserves to be located in downtown Hartford or West Hartford."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 12 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very Nice
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Peppercorns Grill has a very misleading name. Sounds like your typical bar food joint. It's quite the opposite. This place is a low key family restaurant serving authentic home cooked Italian food. The menu is inspired by "ma" and her recipes. The orange ravioli was amazing. They also have a very good antipasto for the table that can be shared. The ambiance was very relaxed. We went as a family and we were kind of loud, as the rest of the people were mostly older folk. The decor has sort of an old rustic feel to it. Service was good. Although our waitress was replaced by the bartender about 20 minutes into our meal. They were both equally very nice so I guess it's ok. Overall Peppercorns Grill is definitely worth trying out at least once."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 13 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Considerate
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A call ahead of time was well-received and we were told of parking options. In addition, we were so pleased that our waitperson asked if we were going to the theater afterwards and was so concerned that we order and finish in a timely fashion. Salmon was cooked without lots of oil/butter and I was able to get double vegetable rather than a starch. Overall, a very nice introduction to a vert pleasant evening."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Steak lovers beware
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went there for a birthday dinner for my girlfriend, due to hearing some fairly good reviews. Long story short,I ordered a ribeye medium rare; came medium well. Didn't even offer to knock a beer off of the bill or anything. Hopefully the tip I left will go towards training the chef on how to properly grill a steak. :)"
Dined on 5/02/2013
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Review 15 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Outstanding Italian cuisine
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good service compliments outstanding Italian cuisine with the right amount of ambience to create a near perfect dining experience for special occasions or a romantic evening."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 16 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fine Food - Cool Ambience for Lunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"A friend and I went for an occasion lunch. We had a window seat and enjoyed the people watching. We were able to chat comfortably and enjoyed the art and colors of the decor. We found we might be able to buy the lovely bread dishes. I had thearuugula salad and fetuccini with porcini. My friend had a special I do not recall. The bread was crusty and tasty. My pasta was delicious. I regret we had no too, for dessert, because they looked delicious."
Dined on 04/24/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 17 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The experience is just wonderful,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"The experience is just wonderful, the food, ambiance and staff."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 18 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Usually a very good experience.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Usually a very good experience. Saturday nite was all down hill."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
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Review 19 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great place, great food, great
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great place, great food, great service. Love it here! Can walk to/from the Bushnel as an added bonus"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 20 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Magnificent, Italian-themed
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Magnificent, Italian-themed food. The standards are reliable, but the extensive daily list of specials is really the place to look."
Dined on 04/19/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 21 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Much hype, little value
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Waitress had way too much to do, otherwise service could have been excellent. Too many tables for the space. Waitress had to squeeze past my chair to get into the service area. Time from order to delivery of main course was 65 minutes in spite of theatre engagement -- did not leave us time for coffee. Bread was mediocre and stale, olive oil was cheap generic. Salad was only passable but main course was very good. Meal was very overpriced for the quality. Wine was good. Disappointing overall despite internet recommendations. Will not be back."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2010
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Review 22 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was excellent, if
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The food was excellent, if a little pricey for what it was (I thought an up charge for Buffalo mozzarella on a Caprese salad was kind of pretentious). The service was good in that our waiter was funny and nice, but there is a warning on the menu that the food at Peppercorn's takes longer than at most places, which doesn't bode we'll for a busy night. We ate pretty early, and the restaurant was practically empty, but we still waited about 1 hour for our entrees to arrive from when they were ordered. Though the wait staff was easygoing, I got the impression that the restaurant itself is a bit stuffy for the casual foodie. Food was excellent and my chocolate bread pudding was outstanding."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 23 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was great however the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great however the service was notably slow. Disapointing considering it wasn't busy and there seemed to be adiquat staff. Waitress was friendly."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 24 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
By far one of the BEST restaurants
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"By far one of the BEST restaurants in the State of CT... and I'm a food snob!!!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion
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Review 25 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great find, everything was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great find, everything was good. We enjoyed. Punkin ravioli was really good"
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 26 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
OpenTable Diner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 27 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We had a delicious lunch at
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a delicious lunch at one of the tables looking out on Main Street. Good lobster salads and a great table."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 28 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Superb choices and execution of dishes. The waiter was wonderful and the meal was worth the price, which is not cheap. Menu rivaled anything in Italy. Kudos to the chef!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 29 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently excellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been to Peppercorn's before but not in a few years. After dining there again I wondered why I stayed away so long. Creative menu, deliciously prepared food and attentive service. They even had my favorite- housemade pumpkin ravioli-as a special. The only hassle is parking. I thought I recalled a free valet service but alas no such luck this time. The valet fee is $7.00 plus tip."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 30 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great dinner before The Bushnell.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great dinner before The Bushnell. Been here several times, always a great meal and service."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 31 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food and service were good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food and service were good but pricey for what you get. The Hartford Symphony Special ($21) was almost all pasta with a few cherry tomatoes and greens. A glass of Santa Margarita $12.
Convenient location for going to Bushnell but will look for better value in same area next time."
Convenient location for going to Bushnell but will look for better value in same area next time."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 32 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We brought some valued clients to dinner after a lengthy meeting at their offices. Tuesday was a quiet night for actvity at Peppercorns. The bar tender was friendly, pleasant, and attentive. Drinks were great. There were ten of us and one server. We ordered appetizers and a variety of dishes and all were well plated, hot, and delicious. Our server did a great job of bringing our meals to us and serving the entire group quickly and efficiently. We sat in a large side room - by ourselves as a private group. I parked on the street at the front door. There was plenty of street parking and two lots next to the restaurant."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 33 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Just awesome!!! In the midst
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Just awesome!!! In the midst of Hartford blah, this place is a jem!!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 34 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice place, great service,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nice place, great service, but so-so food on this trip."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
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Review 35 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Went before a performance
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went before a performance at the Bushnell. Food was very good. Waiter knew that was what we were doing, but pretty much diasappeared after serving us our meal. If we had had the opportunity, we would have ordered dessert and coffee."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 36 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was absolutely out of
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was absolutely out of this world . Servers were very pleasant, made good suggestions but not very attentive.
We will definitely visit again."
We will definitely visit again."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 37 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Every time I have eaten here
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Every time I have eaten here the food and service was exceptional. A nice place for a quiet romantic dinner a short distance from the downtown area."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 38 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
this was our second visit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"this was our second visit to Peppercorn's in a month. We usually do not venture into Hartford because of the parking problems. Luckily we were able to park directly next to the restaurant but if we had arrived later it would mean using the Valet. The food is worth the effort to get there from the suburbs."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 39 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed the filet mignon and a wonderful chocolate dessert. Our companions loved the risotto and salmon and their shared warm berries with marscopone."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 40 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great as usual. We
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was great as usual. We had a hard time finding our waitress on a few occasions. The service overall just seemed slow, but worth the wait"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2013
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Review 41 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The Best in Hartford
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have been going since 1985 and the food remains exquisite. The wine list is very special and the prices can fit everyones budget. I did my reservation online and asked for a certain table for a party of 4 and they had it waiting for us. The space in the room is perfect unlike the top restauranteur in our area who tends to cram a table every square inch. Our service was not outstanding since the place was packed and our server was working hard. They need more help on a night like that."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 42 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Romance at its finest
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"What can I say other than the fact that Chef Dino and his family continue to outdo themselves time and time again. The meal started with what was probably the best lobster bisque I have ever had followed by a tender beef carpaccio appetizer served with greens, EVOO and aged cheese...mmmmmmm. The entrees were housemade lobster raviolli and gnocci. The night ended with the most amazing italian ice cream sunday served with brandied cherries... amazing!
If you can't rekindle your romance at Peppercorns you may as well hang it up!
David & Paola H. Wethersfield"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 43 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As always, the food was delicious.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As always, the food was delicious. Accomodated children in another group which is always good to know for future dining with family."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
Special Features: late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 44 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Will give it another shot
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great ambiance, sophisticated feel and very welcoming staff. Parking was easy and free. We ordered a variety of appetizers and it was hit or miss. Some were frankly very good and worth coming back for but some other appetizers were over salted or just not palatable, notably the ones with fish. Overall I liked it and will go back but I hope to have a better - and more even - gastronomical experience."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 45 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Excellent food, great service, great atmosphere!! Went there for Valentines Day had an entire special menu for the day and the wife loved it too!!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 46 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Place for Romantic Dinner!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The dinner was outstanding! The service was a little slow but the food was excellent! The Cowboy Rib-eye was the best I steak I ever had in my life and I am 43 years old!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 47 for Peppercorns Grill
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food is excellent, and outstanding
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food is excellent, and outstanding service."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2007
Special Features: special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Peppercorns Grill
Based on the average of (56) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
14 out of 14 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate