"Brazil, where hearts were entertaining June We stood…read morebeneath an amber moon And softly murmured "Someday soon" (Frank Sinatra) There were two food trucks at Hartford's Westside Square Food Court, and since I usually go for the more unusual cuisine, I chose Gulla Grille's Brazilian menu for lunch. Their lineup offers nine entrees served with two sides ($12-$19) and eight solo sides ($6-$7). The entrees are three kabob plates (Churrasquinho) with a half pound of chicken, pork or beef and two sides, steak, salmon or stew specialties, and two vegetarian options. I wanted to try their Feijoada ($15) "The Most Popular Brazilian Dish" - an enticing stew of black beans, sausage, bacon, beef, rice, plantains and kale. But it wasn't available right away and I didn't want to wait 20 minutes for it to get cooked up. Instead, I went for an order of Churrasquinho with Chicken and sides of Kale and Yucca fries for $16. It was delicious!! Everything on the plate was delicious. The grilled chicken was tender and flavorful with nice grill marks. It was stellar. The Yucca fries were very good too, yes, they tasted a lot like French Fries, but the texture and taste were slightly different. And the kale surprised me a lot -it was soft and tender and delicious, nothing like the cardboard or Styrofoam-like kale I had experience with. The crowning glory of my lunch came when the cook asked "Do you want some of our hot sauce?" Of course I did, and he handed me a quarter cup plastic container of beige/orange sauce. Prepare yourself before you try it because it is nuclear! Of course I loved it. I also liked the way the owner walked over during my meal and asked how I liked it. We exchanged some banter about his hot sauce! The Gulla Grille was a hit for me.

Great food, tried it today at the Wapping Fair. Good customer service and delicious food. Had the…read moresteak and 2 sides of sweet potato fries.

National Paella Day was celebrated today at Gula Grill in the Parkville Market. I ordered the…read moreBrazilian version of the several offered and it was great. The spice level was perfect and it contained chorizo, chicken and steak. The meal was made to order and came out real hot. I also enjoyed the Mango Lemonade. The lady behind the counter took the order, prepared it and had it ready in good time. Always look forward eating/visiting PVM and today was no exception.

I love love love their barbecue sauce. It's thick and sticky with a slight spice to it. I requested…read morea cup to dip my yuca fries in. Their lunch options are affordable. I got the ribs with yuca fries. The ribs were fried and the yuca was fried crispy as well. Such a good lunch I nearly finished it all in one sitting which is unusual for me. They even have some unique options like a passion fruit salmon that I'm planning to try next time I visit. The waitress was so friendly and remembered my name when I came back to order barbecue sauce. This is a business I plan to continuously support.

Very poor experience and bad food. Pricing options were very confusing, and complicated. The main…read morebuffet line they have out is $11.49 a pound, and then the meat behind the counter is $16.49. I took about a pound and a half from the buffet of the beef stew, chicken, rice, plantains, and tomato salad, and a cheese ball. Then I ordered separately the meat behind the counter. The more expensive meat that was supposed to be medium rare was incredibly gamy, hard to swallow and quite under seasoned. Not good at all. That was a waste. The beef stew was also under seasoned, the sauce lacked flavor, and taste. This was softer, it was fine meat but nothing that should be restaurant grade. The rice resembled a sea. Someone dumped way too much salt in, it was dreadful. The tomato salad was not salted, and had no dressing, a lackluster item. The plantains were not crisp as they should be. The cheese bread ball, a cheese flavored rock. Worthless. Lastly to the chicken which was the brightest spot, it was nice and soft and juicy, perhaps the only good thing on that whole buffet line. And this didnt come close to cutting it for me. As if I wanted more I would have to keep on paying and I was already $30 down. I never intended to spend so much. The pricing seems fair but once you start eating, you will go though plates and have to stop yourself before the bill is in the $40 plus dollar range. It makes no sense why they charge per pound and not just do one charge and it be ayce. Charging 11.49 for rice or beans, at 11.49 at the same price as the beef stew is ridiculous. The sauces that they have also are all mass produced processed junk. They didn't taste fresh. Terrible waste of money, won't be back find literally any other restaurant to go to. Another thing, this restaurant had flags around there store, I believe for the world cup, you would think this is fine and dandy however in the front of the store a freaking NORTH KOREA flag was hung up, and get this, it went right next to a Russia, China & Iran flag!!! This is a massive naivety, even though I don't believe it was deliberate it is unacceptable.

I've always heard great things about banana Brazil and I finally got around to trying it out. It's…read moreserve yourself and weighed at the register. There are tables but the spot in general is no-frills. I got the yellow rice and peas, black beans, Maduros, Pernil, and steak. Everything was great but I wasn't a fan of the maduros. They were way too mushy for my liking. I wish they had pao de queijo! The staff was friendly and quick. Great spot for a quick and affordable bite.

My husband and I have gotten takeout from Cevicheria Julius a few times, and it's been consistently…read moredelicious!! The dishes are fresh, flavorful, and visually appealing. The food is comparable with other high end Peruvian food I've had. The service is also quite friendly. I'm thrilled that Julius now has an English menu!! It's large and there are a number of things I want to try. They also have combo deals with 2 or 3 items that look good. It was nice to see that Julius was busy on a Saturday night. The prices are a bit high, but the quality of food is evident. I want to get the word out on this place and plan to go back again soon!

Huge portions of mediocre Peruvian food in a modest space…read more Servers are very friendly Menu is pretty comprehensive Complimentary corn puffs and some very spicy sauce

Wait...woah. I was…read moreout on my walk and ran into Yelpers Agnes P. And Mia L. while they were at Ka-Tra-Chi-Tos (btw) and I kept an eye out for their reviews. Once I saw two 5 star reviews I headed over. First, let's talk about the name! Ktrachitos isn't only addicting to say (once you get it right), it's likened to Boriqua for Puerto Ricans but for Hondurans. This was my first time trying Honduran food and it exceeded my expectations! I got the arepa revuelta, carne asada, and the biggest mug of passion fruit juice I've ever seen. The Arepa was slightly burnt, but that's exactly how I like them. The texture was smooth and they didn't skimp on any of the beans, cheese, or chicharron inside. The carne asada was PERFECT. The steak was cooked well, lightly seasoned, and paired perfectly with everything on the plate. There was so much included from green bananas, rice, avocado, sausage, and cheese. I couldn't finish it and packed the rest to go. It was perfect the next morning. It's a laid back spot. There are Honduran flags through the restaurant, cute plants, and twinkling lights which were cute. I recommend attending with someone who speaks Spanish if you do not. My Spanish is rusty but I was still able to chat with my server a bit. I'm looking forward to trying their breakfast, but I'm a big fan already!

Wow wow wow! I think this may be my favorite new restaurant. I just ordered lunch (probably enough…read morefood for 5 people which is why my food was delivered with three sets of utensils ) I started with montucas and a pausa mixta. I had never tried montucas before but they are very similar to tamales, but the amount of meat inside was astoundingly and the size of the meat portions were insane. Especially for the price. It was delicious. I could eat fifty of them. Montucas also have chickpeas inside which was the perfect compliment to the masa and meat. I can't say enough good things. The papusas were also very good. This is the first time I've had such a crunchy, chewy papusa before. Usually I can cut them with a fork. I think I might like this texture better though! And lastly I got the carne asada. I cannot believe the portion size I got. It was ridiculous, the amount of sides and the portion sizes of those sides was also ridiculous. Everything was seasoned absolutely perfectly. The steak was amazing, the sausage was perfectly spicy, the rice and beans were tasty, the plantains were plentiful. Everything was amazing. Truly. Thank you so much Ktrachitos!

Very authentic Portuguese restaurant. We were in Portugal a few weeks ago and while there are a…read morefew places in greater Hartford that have very authentic food, this place had that, plus the very authentic feel of a small cafe in Portugal with great service. My wife had a perfect grilled sea bass and I had wonderfully prepared octopus. If there is something you want and don't see it on the menu, ask and they may have it. That's what happened with my octopus. We can't wait to go back and visit Portugal in Hartford again soon!

Yup, I'm a fan of this tiny Portuguese restaurant serving up some very interesting and tasty…read morePortuguese specialties. There are only 8 or so tables, usually one waitress and a stand up bar; however, service is not a problem even if it gets crowded. Le Bijou is very typical of the traditional Portuguese bistro with good food, good drink plus Portuguese TV tuned to the latest European soccer match. The food and wine is typical Portuguese fare, large, hearty and wholesome, give them a try if you wish to step into a authentic ethnic dining experience. Prices are quite moderate.

This was my first time visiting Flor Do Mar at Parkville Market. They specialize in Paella and…read moreseafood. It doesn't seem like you should be able to execute paella this good in a Food Hall where people are expecting quick turnaround on their meals, but I thought my Valencia Paella was very good. Per the menu, it had shrimp, clams, octopus, squid, peas and seasoned rice. The clams and different sizes of shrimp were most visible. I especially loved all the baby sized shrimp. The seafood had good texture and everything was well seasoned. People who are hardcore paella purists may say, "yeah, but it didn't have the crispy rice parts that meet the pan (the socarrat)." I wouldn't expect that out of a Food Hall paella place, but if that's what you're looking for, you may need to find a nice sit down Spanish or Portuguese restaurant and wait a while for that to be cooked. 4.5 Stars.

Fresh food made to order with great customer service . What else can you ask for ?! Nice vibe and…read morevery affordable . If you're in the Hartford area this is a must try :) five stars from food to service !!

A great place to enjoy authentic Peruvian food at very reasonable prices--it truly feels like a…read morelocal spot you'd find in Peru. The food was outstanding, with true 5-star restaurant quality. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Definitely a place I'd highly recommend and look forward to visiting again!

Very place to eat Peruvian food, and good prices, looks like a local place in Peru…read more 5 star restaurant food