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Swordfish with salsa verde - Peppercorns Grill, Hartford, CT

Peppercorns Grill

4.6 (2867)
$31 to $50
Italian
357 Main St., Hartford, CT 06106

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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

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 2,867 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

4.6
4.6 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, a Hartford gem, delights with "excellent food" and a "very talented kitchen." Diners praise its "authentic Italian cuisine," "creative menu," and "warm ambiance." Service occasionally varies, but the consistently "amazing" dishes, like pasta and desserts, keep patrons returning. Perfect for a pre-show dinner or special celebrations.
2,867 Reviews
  1. Salvatore VIP

    Connecticut27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve enjoyed Peppercorns for many years and last night’s dinner was another triumph! If you haven’t gone to Peppercorns, give it a try.

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  2. Ally

    New York City13 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is average, it’s good but not wonderful! But the location is good and discounts given with bushnell make it worth it.

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  3. Nicole

    Greater Boston8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful first experience! Food was delicious, service great, and drinks were delicious!

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  4. Ira VIP

    New York City33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, creative drinks, the ossobuco and pasta fra diavolo with seafood are amazing. You must try the pistachio cake!

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  5. Bill

    Greater Boston4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We visit Peppercorns about once a month. Often just the two of us, and on occasion as a party of seven. The staff are always cheerful and make us feel like long-time friends. The food is excellent!

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  6. Terence VIP

    New York City7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    We go here often. The food is always top notch and was this visit as well. Service was sub-par this time though. Still recommend though

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  7. Gary VIP

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best pasta dishes we have had in ages! Everything was perfect and the pistachio deserts were phenomenal and a great way to top off a great dinner

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  8. Michael VIP

    Greater Boston33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    For eight years it has been our pre-show dinner and the four of us see no reason to change that. Between the four of us we’ve had everything on the menu and enjoyed it all.

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  9. Steven

    Greater Boston13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding standing service and food. Will definitely return when looking to dine in Hartford

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  10. Ira VIP

    New York City33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and experience for my friend’s birthday dinner. The food just gets better and better. Such a dedicated staff with a very talented kitchen.

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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 4.6 stars by 2867 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
7:00 PM
Booked 7 times today
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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