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Vito's By the Park

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Address:
26 Trumbull Street
Hartford, CT 06103

Neighborhood:
Hartford / West Hartford

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Cuisine:
American

Price: $31 to $50

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Vito's By the Park Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.vitosct.com
Phone: (860) 244-2200
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30am-4:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Wednesday 4:00pm-10:00pm, Thursday - Friday 4:00pm-11:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-9:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: American, Italian
Executive Chef: Robert Maffucci
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: Vito's offers full service, drop off and complete special event service for lunches, dinners, hors d'oeurves and wine dinners for all occasions and all sizes. With extensive menu and specialties we customize to your catering needs. All catered to your unique location.
Private Party Facilities: Vito's offers both private and semi-private facilities for all occasions and all sizes. With extensive menu and specialties we customize to your desire.
Private Party Contact: Rob Maffucci (860) 244-2200

Getting there

Cross Street: Wells St.
Parking: Valet
Parking Details: On street parking after 6:00pm otherwise metered. Valet- Thursday- Saturday nights starting at 5:00pm. Trumbull St. Garage - pro-rated discount

A word from Vito's By the Park

Nestled in the heart of Hartford, overlooking Bushnell Park, Vito's provides a unique casual yet upscale dining experience. Come enjoy from our full bar selection, our fresh raw bar, or our classic Italian cuisine.

Vito's By the Park

3.8

109 $31 to $50 restaurant

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99 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

99 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Food

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(34)
fit for foodies(33)
good for groups(26)

romantic(26)
neighborhood gem(25)
scenic view(19)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (99)

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Food came out at different

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2005

Dined on 04/13/2012

2005

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Food came out at different times and my husband got his last after we were all done. On top of that, he ordered chicken parm and got veal parm instead."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2005

Special Features: special occasion

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

I went to Vito's By the Park

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I went to Vito's By the Park with a friend before a Friday evening show at the Bushnell. It was close and convenient. We allotted 2 hours for dinner but, unfortunately, service was so SLOW that the musical had already started by the time we got there. The food was good. I remember an earlier occasion at the same restaurant that was a much more pleasant experience overall. Based on that, I would go again--probably not on a Friday night, though."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, romantic, scenic view, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Extensive shellfish bar.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2012

2011

Dined on 04/11/2012

2011

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Extensive shellfish bar. Worth returning for complimentary bread-and-spread by itself. Better-than-average red sauce offerings."

Dined on 04/11/2012

2011

Special Features: scenic view, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We've been to Vito's many

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We've been to Vito's many times and are always leave satisfied. Excellent food for the price!"

Dined on 03/24/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Always a treat when I have

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/21/2012

2012

Dined on 03/21/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Always a treat when I have visited on business lunches."

Dined on 03/21/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Vito's is a solid Hartford

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/21/2012

2008

Dined on 03/21/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Vito's is a solid Hartford institution. I have been going here for many years and the quality is very good and consistent. I hadn't been in awhile, but I was pleased to find my favorite dish was still on the menu, and tasted as great as always!"

Dined on 03/21/2012

2008

Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Last week

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2012

2011

Dined on 03/09/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"I think I'm bias but , my family and I just love Vito's . We always find ourselves ending up there when in hartford . We have never had a bad meal and the sevice from the greeting to the valet is always great. The prices are not bad for the area but I have spent more for lunch in New York. Love it!!!"

Dined on 03/09/2012

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Imaginative menu, food well-prepare

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/10/2012

2012

Dined on 03/10/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Imaginative menu, food well-prepared and attractive."

Dined on 03/10/2012

2012

Special Features: good for groups

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

This was my first time at

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/09/2012

2012

Dined on 03/09/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"This was my first time at Vito's By the Park and it will not be my last!!! Every employee (hostess, valet, waiter, etc) was so friendly and helpful! Our waiter was perfect, the food was excellent, and the place had a nice view of the park. If we ever go back to the Bushnell Theater again, Vito's is definitely the place to eat before the show!"

Dined on 03/09/2012

2012

Special Features: notable wine list, scenic view, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Nice place to go for a meal

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/08/2012

2012

Dined on 03/08/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Nice place to go for a meal before going to a show at the Bushnell. Food was good (calamari, lobster ravioli, cavatalli and shrimp/scallop risotto all good choices). Only drawback was that service VERY poor - seated at 5:30 order was not taken until 6:30. Did not offer refills for drinks, no bread brought to table - just kept rushing passed us ignoring requests. Had to complain to management after another table seated after us was served their food before our order was taken! Server knew when we first got there that we had to go to a show and leave by 7:15 but it still did not help with service time. Expect better service for the prices charged for this type of restaurant."