Excellent service perogies were great! I will go back to try. Something else I did get a parking…read moreticket when I was there for 15 minutes only downfall

I cannot recommend this restaurant enough! If you are craving fresh, authentic Polish food then…read moreTaste of Poland is your answer! Staff is friendly and polite, dining room is very clean! My favorite meal are the pierogis!

Now I am married to a woman with Polish blood, so you think I would know good Polish food, right?…read moreWe go to the Polish fest all that jazz. But seriously... I don't recall having Polish food this good. Maybe the pierogies were comparable. I got the buffalo chicken. Coleslaw was very good. But the kielbasa and stuffed cabbage was way above what I've had. The kielbasa was just cooked to perfection. The outside was crispy. I think down home more often than not it's boiled or slow cooked. I have no idea how they are cooking this. Super accommodating even though I came in 20 minutes before closing and then chose to dine in. Which is just annoying on my part. I have no excuse either. It's just Monday night and I didn't want to eat in my hotel room. There is a nice window with stools where the sun hits you in the face. Maybe it's not a big deal? I'm just scared by working at a Landry mat. People were always trying to get in after last wash.

When I am Southington, CT, this is my first stop! The food is delicious and always very good! It's…read morelike eating with family, there is always plenty on the plate that nourishes the soul! It's the best Polish that I've eaten so far!!

Fil's Polish Deli in Cromwell is great. The kielbasa sandwich was amazing -- flavorful and…read moreperfectly cooked. Friendly staff and cozy spot. I'll definitely be back!

I've been coming to Fils on and off for many years and it's always great! They sell the most…read moredelicious and very affordable Kabanosy which is a go-to for me. They have a wonderful selection of many authentic Polish foods and a great lunch menu. I would totally recommend giving them a visit

Finally tried Belvedere yesterday. I originally tasted their food not too long ago at my friend's…read moreuncles funeral. They catered the food afterward. Met Ela, the owner... Who is fabulous! I tried the beef tripe soup, the Hungarian goulash and ice cream for dessert. The soup was out of this world, I loved it! The goulash, which was put on a small pizza, sized potato pancake, was also delicious! I'm definitely going back to The Belvedere, cuz it was worth every penny... Which in fact was reasonably priced for the portion. I highly recommend The Belvedere, and think you will be very happy & satisfied if you go there.

Every now and then, we get a hankering for a unique night out and neighborhood ethnic food. We…read morewanted to hit the Norman Rockwell exhibit at the New Britain Museum of Art (well worth it) and Little Poland for pierogis and other classics. Belvedere was the best reviewed but we found the total experience disappointing despite some bright spots. First off, Little Poland has a reputation for food not warm, chatty service. Even with a reservation, the Belvedere staff seemed unprepared and almost disappointed we showed for our late reservation. We waited an inordinate amount of time for a larger table to fit us was cleared, without anyone taking a drink order or doing much of anything. Drinks were small and watery. Things perked up with the best borscht we've tasted, although it's served warm not the traditional cold. The Caesar salad was huge and tasty but not sure why it's on a polish menu. The pierogis were just ordinary; light on filings and served with absolutely nothing else; they were also lukewarm. The Galumpki was more generous and tasty but the potato pancake with goulash was a complete miss. The pancake while large was over fried and acrid at the edges and you were hard pressed to find a decent chunk of beef or piece of carrot in the meager drizzle of goulash on top. $26.95 for this? The atmosphere was a bit sterile and didn't have that old world feel we were looking for; Miami vice and 80's music videos on the bar TV didn't help. We can't really recommend this spot to others.

"How could I be happy Without her by my side…read moreWithout her smiling face At the sunrise?" (Chicago) Located in the Farmington Exchange building, Sunrise took over the space previously occupied by the Hans and Fritz Deli. They've only been open a few months. Their hours are limited to 8-3 during the five weekdays, and they have a pretty deep and decidedly reasonably priced breakfast and lunch menu with eggs, omelets, French toast, pancakes, crepes, breakfast sandwiches, burgers, dogs, and deli sandwiches. But there's an unexpected twist to their menu - Polish foods like pierogi, golabki (stuffed cabbage), potato pancakes, kielbasa, and hunter's stew. Everything is made from scratch at the time of your order, so don't expect a cafeteria line of pre-wrapped BEC sandwiches, a mound of home fries getting hard and crusty on the flat top, or a "Grab and Go" experience, because your food will take an appropriate time to cook. It's a family-owned brother and sister business, and the young lady that waited on us and cooked our food was wonderful -very engaging and sociable with great customer experience skills and a skilled touch in the kitchen. We ordered a vegetable omelet, a side of kielbasa, a Ham, Egg and Cheese sandwich, and two coffees. We ate at one of the many small tables in the center courtyard. We also bought an order of potato pancakes to go. You order and pay at the counter and pick up your food at the same counter after it gets cooked. My omelet was very good -three eggs with onions, peppers, mushrooms, and tomatoes served with home fries and toast. What impressed me was the large amount of sauteed veggies in there. The side of kielbasa was split down the middle and then cross-hatched, so it had plenty of grilled edges. We expected the potato pancakes to take a while, and we were right, they were finished cooking while we were halfway through our breakfast. As I said, they were cooked from scratch, so the potatoes and onions first had to be shredded to start our order. We'll have them for dinner tonight, and frankly I can't wait. The order was three humongous patties fried to a golden brown served with containers of applesauce and sour cream. I'm begging anyone in the area to get out to Farmington before 3:00 on Monday to Friday and support these hard-working folks. Your food and your overall experience will be five stars too.

I used to frequent the businesses at the Exchange in Farmington over the years, sadly both of them…read morehave since closed. Recently my friend Dan R's glowing review of the Sunrise Cafe at the Exchange reminded me that I should go see their newest opening. I arrived at the Exchange, of course their biggest attraction is Butchers & Bakers. I parked all the way to left, the Sunrise Cafe is all the way to the right. It took me a bit of circling to find where it is. Once I found it, it is to the left of a hair salon. The space inside is super clean and fresh, you can tell it's brand new. They also have an outdoor patio, it's like a little garden, which I would imagine is why they're called the Sunrise Cafe. They have some breakfast options, some salads and some wraps. There's also some Polish specialties. The owner might be Polish. I noticed the prices were very reasonable. I wanted to get the avocado toast, it was priced at just $3.50. This is usually $8 - $10 everywhere else. The lady apologized and informed me they haven't received their avocado shipment. I got the BLT wrap instead. This was $6.50. I also got a small coffee for $2.00. Here you're not going to find your specialty coffee. This is just your basic hot coffee, in small or large. They did have a few options of flavored coffee creamer pods. Since they have just opened, I think they're going to expand their coffee menu with time. After around 10 minutes my BLT was ready. There was mayo, a substantial amount of freshly cooked bacon and lettuce. The tomato was chopped, I would prefer it if it was sliced. This was a very filling lunch. My coffee was strong and hot. I was very pleased by this cute little spot for lunch! The people working here are super friendly. I hope they stick around at the Exchange for a while to come.

Came for some apps before a show in town Service was fast &…read morefriendly Cold apps were a hit! Would come again Be sure to try the babaganoush :) Prices very resonable

City Kebab is a Middle Eastern kebab restaurant that opened in Hartford, Connecticut in September…read more2023. It was founded by husband and wife Uzbek immigrants Timur Rakhimov and Aziza Djalmamedova. The couple immigrated to the United States from Uzbekistan in 2010. After over a decade of education, training, and hard work, they decided to try their luck as restaurateurs. They found a space that used to be home to Hook & Ladder Restaurant (right next to Hartford Fire Department's historic South Green Station). The couple hired Turkish immigrant Hasan Korkmaz as their head chef. Together, they curated a menu full of traditional Turkish and Uzbek cuisine that is all prepared in accordance with halal dietary laws. Some of the menu items include kebabs, samsas, falafel, gyro, and mezzo platters. I recently dined at City Kebab while I was in Hartford to see a concert. I checked Yelp to see if there was anywhere good to grab dinner before the show, and Middle Eastern/Mediterranean cuisine sounded fantastic to me. When I entered, I was greeted by the very friendly co-owner Timur, who said, "I work for my wife. She's the real boss." After being seated, I began to look over the menu. When Timur returned, he tried to recommend that I get gyro. I told him, "Oh no. I know exactly what I want. I'd like to order a variety of small plates to sample. I'm a local food blogger and I want an authentic experience." Timur was just ecstatic and quickly went to give my order to the kitchen staff. I started off first with a small "Mixed Cold Appetizer" (combo of hummus, babganush, haydari, soslu patlican, antep ezme, avocado ezme), the "Falafel" (mixture of chickpeas, parsley, onions, garlic, Middle Eastern spices, deep fried) and a small teapot of "Turkish Black Tea". Timur brought me some complimentary "Ramazan Pidesi" (Turkish Bread) as well as a glass of "Fresh Squeezed Lemonade". He said, "You need to try this!" So far, everything was excellent! For the main course, I had the "Mixed Grill" (mixture of chicken shish, beef shish, kofte, lamb adana, beef & lamb gyro, served w/ white rice, bulgur rice, Mediterranean salad). It was a symphony of Mediterranean flavors! Timur surprised me with a "Pumpkin Samsa" (pumpkin filling in crispy pastry, seasoned with spices, served w/ tomato sauce) and said, "You can't leave without trying this. It's an Uzbek specialty!" It was very tasty! Before the meal was over, he said, "Save some room. I have another surprise for you at the end." He brought me "Künefe with Dondurma" (Turkish ice cream). I had never tried this before. Stuffed with melted mozzarella and then topped with pistachio and almond crumbles, it was simply divine! I repeatedly thanked Timur for his hospitality and for sharing his culinary cultural traditions with me. I had enough leftovers for both my wife and I to have for dinner the following evening. I'll definitely be returning with my whole family. If you're looking for an authentic Middle Eastern culinary experience in Hartford, then look no further than City Kebab!

While in the mood for Greek food, we stopped by Adriatik in Glastonbury. When we first arrived,…read moreoutside the door was marked as "Adriatik's Catering" I wasn't sure if this is where Catering orders come out of, but it turns out it's all one place. The inside was entirely empty, a few people stopped by to pick up their orders, but no one was dining inside. On the wall they have awards they've received from 2011 to 2025, all for being in the top 10 restaurants. It was a bit awkward being the only ones here, but there are bigger issues in the world. Their menu offers pizzas, pasta, gyros, salads and more. We first got an order of their sautéed calamari. This had a nice tender and chewy texture. This is unlike what most places offer. The sauce was also very flavorful, we actually ate it by the spoonful like a soup. Their garlic bread was great for dipping into the sauce. Not a very garlicky garlic bread but not bad. We all got some variation of the gyro, with salad, fries or rice. Mine was with the Greek Salad. This Greek Salad was very fresh and the feta cheese on it sealed it all together. Unfortunately the lamb in the gyro was very overcooked and dry. It wasn't good at all. The tzatziki sauce is always a favorite. Overall I wasn't super impressed with my meal. I might stop by sometime in the future and try something else.

Central Connecticut. Glastonbury to be specific. Fifty pizza places in a three block area. (…read moreseems that way anyway). But as we know this IS the spot on the map for the best pizza, not the south end of the state, its up here in the middle. And Adriatik blends right in. Got that greeky crust going on, thicker than that lame thin New Haven stuff. A decent sauce, not too sweet, not too much 'zing'. You wont be getting heartburn from it. Works for me. You looking for a pasta dish, you'll find something worth checking out. Baked Manicotti was good. Prices are getting up there, as they are everywhere. Plenty of tables inside, has an old school pizza place vibe. Staff is always friendly and happy to see you. The place around the corner in the same mall ( starts with a G) always seems to have more cars, must be the booze cus the food over there sucks. Adriatik, go there.

Excellent food, whether I have eaten in the restaurant or taken it home to share. We enjoyed the…read morelemon-chicken soup, one of the variety appetizer plates, and the lamb gyro plate. I remember the service being good.

Came here with a colleague for dinner - a little change of scenery . From the moment walked in , we…read moreknew this place was special . Awards adorn the entryway as happy customers dine on Greek delights. We started with hummus and falafel which was amazing . I pivoted to the Gyro and fries and she the eggplant dish . Everything was hot , fresh and delectable . Highly recommend!!