If fresh salads, sandwiches, and bowls made with premium, locally sourced ingredients is your jam…read morethis is the place for you. It's located inside State House Square Pavilion Food Court, a convenient spot for all those working in downtown. This was my first time here and I tried the Mighty Aphrodite salad: romain & arugula, garlic shrimp, feta, cucumbers, grape tomatoes, red onion, herb vinaigrette. It came with a bag of chips. The salad was good, except the shrimp, which was extremely salty and the herb vinaigrette, sweet (both of which I didn't like). So I ate the salad without them. I probably will be back to give it one more try and built my own salad.

I've always thought of Ajo for lunch and I'm not sure how I missed their great breakfast. On my…read morequest do not continue being judged for disliking eggs, I ordered a Mexican breakfast burrito. Man, that burrito was banging! I really liked the salsa, it complemented the steak and eggs very well. I also got the yogurt with fruit and honey, which was so refreshing for after my workout. The service is really friendly and I would say there is a bit of a wait but it's because your food is being prepped per order. They don't offer any grilled items on Friday so just be mindful if that's what you're looking for. There are plenty of seats in the Statehouse Square cafeteria but a limited number of outlets.

Went here for the first time and wish I had visited sooner. It's way better than Chopt (comparable…read morefood) or Subway (right next door). They have lots of gluten free options, including a gluten-free wrap. The vegetables were very fresh and the store looked immaculately clean. The chicken was white meat. Well cooked and well seasoned. I definitely enjoyed my Tex-Mex wrap. The gentleman who helped me was very nice. The only thing keeping me from five stars is the price, which is in line with other fresh food, but always feels high to me. I think next time I'd get a whole bowl in order to get two meals out of it, which definitely looked doable.

This is my 2nd time here. I tried the wrap. I got chicken , lettuce and mozzarella cheese in it. It…read morewas huge to big and awkward to handle for me so I ended up pulling it apart and just eating the inside. Which was delicious. My daughter got the Cobb salad. She says was great and very enjoyable to eat. Next time I am in this area I will do another salad. Sorry the pictures of wrap before I tore it open won't come into this page.

I eat here all the time and I recommend it. Very fresh and delicious and friendly staffread more

This place is good except for the fact that they don't do a good job with controlling for cross…read morecontamination. This is the second time I've gotten a salad without onions but had plenty of onions to pick out. Pictured are all the onions that I didn't accidentally eat. I also tasted a little tuna in this salad. (It was a chicken salad.) This is a concerning issue as it has the potential to sicken someone with an allergy. It's too bad they have this issue because everything else is good. They use quality products. They give you large portions. The staff is nice. I would therefore overall give them 3 out of 5 stars. Hopefully they correct this very basic issue fairly soon before the health department pays its visit.

Excellent food and drinks at at reasonable prices but with a couple of very progressive twists…read more First, Fire by Forge employs recovering addicts; providing them with training, skills, and experience in culinary arts that can provide viable career paths and opportunities. Second, instead of having the staff rely on tips for a living, Fire by Forge builds fully disclosed fees into it's pricing structure to pay it's staff living wages. What a novel idea! Of course, patrons are invited to leave tips if they choose but living wages aren't dependent on them. Dining at Fire by Forge not only delivers a delicious and pleasant dining experience but also contributes to the social good. So, try it, enjoy it, and do some good all at the same time!

We arrived with a large group without reservations, kinda chose it on a whim, so we had to wait a…read morebit but it was fine, we were shortly accommodated. The place looked spacious and with a lot of light, it looked clean and they seemed to have a nice selection of wines (for those that like it) , they were displayed for people to see, which I thought looked very nice. I went to the restroom to wash my hands and I found it odd that there was only 1 restroom for the size of the restaurant. Our waiter was nice, he took our order and we were excited. The food took a VERY long time, we were starving, and we had kids with us so that wasn't good. Some of our orders were wrong and so unfortunately we had to wait even longer for the right meal. We didn't order alcohol but we did older a couple of mocktails. I was SUPER excited for them because that's something I always appreciate at a restaurant. I'm sad to say that they were AWFUL!! straight up syrup, not bubbly (some were supposed to have soda in them) not sweet, simply not enjoyable at all, I ended up switching it for a simple club soda, I figured it was a safe bet. When my food came out, it was ok, I had the avocado toast, and it was forgettable, my sister had the chicken and waffles and now THAT was the meal to get, it was large in portion and that chicken was beyond tasty!! My other sister has the lomito sandwich with the chips and it was good, something missing but she enjoyed it. The rest of the food were burgers and they were ok, the kids had burgers and Mac and cheese and they were not tasty according to the children's disinterest in barely touching their food (and they love cheeseburgers). I'm always willing to bypass certain things as long as customer service delivers BUT unfortunately they fell short. We were celebrating an engagement and so we were all very happy and in a great mood, when suddenly workers around us were cleaning up the neighboring tables, and even sweeping very close to us. We thought the place was possibly closing? (Even though it was only 2:15pm). I asked if they were closing and they said that they close the restaurant from 3-4 so their employees can go eat .... I'm not against giving them a break BUT, it really felt like they were kicking us out, we felt pressured to eat fast and wrap it up, not a good feeling, when you are in the zone of happiness. It was our first time there so, I would have appreciated if they would have informed us that the restaurant takes a little break in between and then we would have decided if we wanted to stay or go elsewhere. They did bring a little dessert and 2 mocktails for the newly engaged which was nice, I'll give them that. Overall, I don't think the food and experience was worth me coming back or recommending this place, I'm sure there's other much better places.

Went to Salute on a Friday night without a reservation and were pleasantly surprised to get a table…read morefor five within five minutes. That said, it was clearly busy, so I would definitely recommend making a reservation on peak nights--we got lucky. The service was excellent from start to finish. Our waiters were very friendly, attentive, and welcoming. Portions are generous. The cheesy bread appetizer is a must-order--warm and perfect for sharing I ordered the cod and salmon, and both were absolutely delicious, cooked well and full of flavor. The wine selection is also strong, with plenty of good options to pair with the meal. Overall, a great Italian spot with great food, service, and atmosphere. I would happily go back.

The staff was so kind to me as a single lady on a business trip. They greeted me warmly and offered…read morespecialties to try. The Caesar salad was great Ava the rose tortellini dish was very tasty. It was piping hot which was great, but the tortellinis were a little too soft. The atmosphere was great and I would definitely return to try the chicken Parmesan or vodka pasta! Get some biscotti and coffee for dessert.. so good?

"I'm hungry for that sweet life, baby With a real fine girl…read morelike you I can almost taste it, baby And It's sweet as wine" (Paul Revere and the Raiders) If you have a taste for Greek and Mediterranean foods, go check out the Taste Mediterranean Kitchen at the back right corner of the Parkville Market. Think foods like hummus, lamb, shawarma, falafel, fatoush, Tabbouleh, kebeh, grape leaves, and baklava. I picked up a beauty of a dish to take home today. My container was stuffed with at least two cups of yellow rice and two of the largest grilled chicken drumsticks I have ever seen. My food came with two side dishes- a small container of sweet, delicious rice pudding and a second container of what seemed like a mildly spicy tapioca. I had one drumstick and some rice for dinner and they were both excellent. The chicken was liberally seasoned, and the chicken itself was moist, juicy, and full of flavor. The rice was soft and flavorful and pretty much perfect. Hats off to the friendly gent who waited on me and handed the food over with a big smile!

Got to try this restaurant inside of hartfords parkville market. I ordered falafel balls , a kibbie…read moreball and baklava. Food was good. Baklava was soaked in honey. Staff was friendly and service was fast here. Prices were reasonable.

Summer coming up so I need to try to get healthier. There was a lot of parking and seating. Inside…read moreit was bright, clean and welcoming. I ordered online and had a wait a few minutes before my meal was ready. Seems like there was just one employee running the store today. I got a combo meal which comes with a medium salad with bread and a choice of soup, chips, smoothie or drink. It ran for about $15. I got the Thai chicken salad and chicken noodle soup. The salad was delicious. The soup could have use a bit more salt and pepper. Overall it was a satisfying lunch. I do find the marketing on the bowls and napkins. Found it funny. I also like that there a reusable bowl program.

I'm gonna have to give this spot another visit…read more Pros: - Fresh and great tasting salads. Both me and my mom enjoyed ours. I got the spicy Caesar and it was just the right amount of spice. - Lots of seating and parking - Large menu with an option for just about everyone. - Resuable bowl program (go Earth!) Cons: - Pineapple Paradise was impossible to drink through a straw and so so chunky. I went on a hot day and unfortunately by the time I got home the paper cup broke down from the condensation and I just had to throw it out. If I could've drank it properly, it would've have even made it home. Not sure if this is how they're always served but I'd get a spoon instead next time. - Lack of customer service. Again, I went with my mom and unfortunately she was confused by the menu. I had to explain it to her because the employee said she "zoned out" and didn't hear my any of my mom's questions... ok.

Great food, great service, luxurious atmosphere. The windows all around allow you to have a great…read moreview of the Hartford skyline and the river. There are a lot of food options, we came for a friend's birthday party and they had created a custom menu. My only qualm with the place is access- difficult to find the parking and to navigate to get in here, it's a business/apartment building so takes a few extra steps to access the restaurant.

Honestly, the meal felt like I was being edged. Everything was close, flavor wise, but just needed…read moresomething. We got hamachi crudo and I don't know if the supplier of fruit is in cahoots with la Croix but I've never had a slice of citrus taste so bland. The dish was in desperate need of some acidity. Foie was great, I think the only plate aside from the halibut that didn't need any tweaking. We also got the pour over and over as our first drink -- I am fascinated how a cocktail can be both an espresso martini and not at the same time. I wanted to love it, then I saw it and wanted to hate it - then was left feeling perplexed and intrigued by the experience. I think that's a good way to describe the evening, perplexing and intriguing and I'm not sure how to feel but I do not think I will be back for anything other than cocktails because it is frankly a waste of time and money. The place itself is pretty and very Instagramable. The service was fine. You have to put in your entire order at once because that's what the chef prefers which feels a tad pretentious to me -- kind of the vibe of the whole place. Two key words as a takeaway: overpriced and underwhelming.