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Swordfish with salsa verde - Peppercorns Grill, Hartford, CT

Peppercorns Grill

4.7
4.7
2849 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
357 Main St., Hartford, CT 06106

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • 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.

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
  • 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

Experiences

  • Mother's Day

    May 11, 2025 only
    enjoy our mom's menu with all her favorites served a la carte

Offers

  • Sip, Savor & Unwind: Happy Hour at Peppercorn’s!

    Multiple dates available
    Tue - Fri - 4:15 PM - 7:00 PM
    Join us Tuesday–Friday, 4–7 PM for unbeatable drink specials and delicious bites. From $6 wines to $2 oysters, your perfect happy hour is waiting!

What 2,849 people are saying

Peppercorns Grill reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hartford

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Peppercorns Grill is praised for its "best Italian restaurant in Connecticut" with consistently excellent food and service. Chef Dino's passion creates a "taste of Italy," and the homemade pasta is a highlight. The vibrant atmosphere and attentive staff make it a "favorite restaurant" for locals and visitors alike.

2,849 Reviews
  1. Denise VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Last night I was in for dinner with a colleague who has never been here before. From the moment we walked into Peppercorns we were greeted with a warm welcome by the Hostess Sofia. The restaurant has a charming authentic feel, and the decor is beautifully done. Our server, Jackie was exceptionally attentive and friendly. We started off with freshly made bread with oil. We shared the fried zucchini blossoms and meatballs. For dinner we had the Veal Osso Bucco and the orange sage butter ricotta and spinach stuffed raviolis. We also enjoyed the extensive wine list. Overall Peppercorns is an exceptional Italian restaurant, and we highly recommend it.

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  2. Ewa VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Peppercorns has been my favorite restaurant since my husband and I were dating in 2001. Still is above all other restaurants.

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  3. Michael VIP

    Greater Boston32 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Why in this day and age a bill cannot be divided up between four People is beyond me! Sometimes it is just the server which we believe is the case as it has been done before. We now know not to be seated in that section as it is always the same server. Lesson learned. If you are looking for a quality consistently good food Peppercorns is your place especially a pre-show dinner. We will return for a pre-show dinner at the Bushnell just like we have for the past seven plus years because it is that good.

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  4. Ira VIP

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Big hit on all counts: Food, service, quality, and ambiance. Our server was wonderful and support staff was there when we needed them clearing and refilling water. We will continue to to go to Peppercorns.

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  5. Tina

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was busy with the pre-Bushnell crowd but the service was great and the food even better. Traditional Osso Bucco was delicious, as were the other dishes we tried.

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  6. Redon VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a fantastic experience, food was great as always!

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  7. Mindy

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit and it was fantastic from service, drinks, food, and ambience!

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  8. Glendalee

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a perfect experience at Peppercorns. Denise was our waitress and was lovely, she patiently described details of dishes we had questions on. The food was delicious, hot & fresh. We will definitely return for more.

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  9. Denise VIP

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don’t recall having such great service at a restaurant. Food was excellent and chef Dino is amazing and creative . He is so passionate and articulate about how he prepares his meals for his guests. After dinner we sat at the bar for a night cap and got to talk to some of the locals . It was like being in Italy. Hands down best Italian restaurant in Connecticut. We will be back !

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  10. Andrew

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I would normally never leave a review but I can honestly say this was one of the best dining experiences I’ve had. The food - sensational Service - spectacular Ambiance - superb To top it all off Chef Dino came out and personally delivered our birthday desserts. I cannot wait to come back!!!

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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 2849 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
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
  • 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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