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Pond House Cafe, West Hartford, CT

Pond House Cafe

4.6 (2748)
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic
1555 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117

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2 people
8:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
Nestled on the pond in historic Elizabeth Park the Pond House is surrounded by gardens & offers four seasons of charm with a menu to match. Changed seasonally we offer eclectic comfort food that reflects the down to earth but playful spirit of our staff. Announce Spring's arrival with a walk through the park followed by brunch on the patio. Stop and smell the world famous roses then linger over dinner as sun slowly sets over the trees. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch & Take out. The Pond House Cafe- stylish, fun & playful.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Comfort Food, Café
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 11:30 am–4:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–3:30 pm Sun 9:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Josh Fiorillo
  • Catering
    Pond House is able to cater to any out of house location including other local venues and your very own kitchen! We will provide everything from staff to clean up! Please inquiry today to have the Pond House to your house!
  • Private party facilities
    Both private parties and semi-private accommodations available, contact restaurant for more information
  • Neighborhood
    Hartford
  • Cross street
    Prospect
  • Parking details
    We are located in Historic Elizabeth Park, with public parking lots and street parking within the park.
  • Public transit
    on Asylum Ave.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,748 people are saying

Pond House Cafe 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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Great for brunch

  • Hartford

    Best Value

  • Hartford

    Great for brunch

  • Hartford

    Healthy

  • Hartford

    Neighborhood gem

  • Hartford

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pond House Cafe offers a "beautiful setting" with a diverse menu and "excellent food." Nestled in Elizabeth Park, it's perfect for dining amid lush greenery. The cafe is praised for its "wonderful service" and "friendly staff," making it ideal for brunch, lunch, or special occasions. Reservations recommended!
2,748 Reviews
  1. ARLENE VIP

    New York City70 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place for brunch! Friendly service & a choice of indoor or outdoor seating in the garden.

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  2. Joann

    New York City11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful to have this spot in the park. Food is consistently mediocre. But, nice setting and friendly staff

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  3. Timothy

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated in the gazebo for my wife’s birthday. Service was prompt and friendly. Food was excellent tasting and fresh. We will return!

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  4. Karen

    Connecticut2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful setting and lots of choices on the menu! Food was very good. Definitely will go back!

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  5. Charlene

    Connecticut2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was outstanding - delicious and presented beautifully. The selection was wonderful and unique. We will definitely go back. Our only complaint was that our server was always "on the run." Whenever we tried to speak to her, she was moving fast and already steps away before we finished our sentences. It really adversely affected our overall experience. The food and some of the prices were "upscale" but the experience with our server was not. We took note of her name and spoke to her about the problem. She said she was extremely busy. We told her that it would not affect our tip. We gave her more than 20%, but we mentioned that we wanted to have a relaxing experience and her rushing away all the time just made us anxious. I don't want to mention her name because I don't want to hurt anyone's job. I just hope that management would address this matter in staff meetings. Everything else was absolutely perfect!

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  6. Rosemary

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tables for two are extremely small leaving not much room for plates and anything else. On the whole it is a great place with great food.

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  7. Lisa VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The duck confit ragut with pappardelle was too watery - the sauce should be thicker. I asked for a bowl to pour off the excess liquid because I found it unappetizing. The server was fine and the ambience lovely.

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  8. Janet

    New York City15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful location at Elizabeth Park . Special’s menu had excellent surprises so we all had starters. Salads delicious and fresh fresh fresh. Busy place but service was on time and well sequenced ! Nice.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is excellent and The outdoor garden on a nice day is heavenly! Indoors can be a bit noisy.

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  10. Kenneth

    Unspecified2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was very good. Food was delicious. Would recommend.

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FAQs

Pond House Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 231-8823.

Pond House Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 2748 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
8:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Pond House Cafe

1555 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Prospect
  • Neighborhood
    Hartford
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 11:30 am–4:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–3:30 pm Sun 9:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Comfort Food, Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We are located in Historic Elizabeth Park, with public parking lots and street parking within the park.
  • Public transit
    on Asylum Ave.
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Josh Fiorillo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Pond House is able to cater to any out of house location including other local venues and your very own kitchen! We will provide everything from staff to clean up! Please inquiry today to have the Pond House to your house!
  • Private party facilities
    Both private parties and semi-private accommodations available, contact restaurant for more information
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