Had such a fantastic dinner this evening at Gveenah, definitely going to make this place a regular…read morespot. I was tempted to write a bad review just so this restaurant doesn't become too crowded, but this restaurant deserves all the praise. The interior was small and a little loud, but they're moving a few doors down soon to a bigger restaurant which am I very excited to see! Even though it was almost completely full, they made accommodations to get us a seat as walk-ins. Our waitress was fantastic and attentive despite serving the entire dining room. She made some excellent recommendations of dishes to try and was very enthusiastic. For food, we tried the chefs bread which came with delish dips (my favorite being the delicious yogurt and eggplant). They even had gluten free bread that was fresh baked. It is without a doubt the best gluten free bread I've had at a restaurant. We also tried the salmon tagliatelle which was creamy, fresh, and delicious and the short rib gnocchi which was homey and comforting. Only complaint, maybe a little too much parsley. Even though we were stuffed, we had to try dessert since everything else was so fantastic. We tried the iced pistachio crème brûlée and the Caramel cheesecake. The cheesecake wasn't your traditional New York slice you'd expect, but it was light and doused in delicious caramel. The iced pistachio crème brûlée was out of this world, I didn't think I'd finish it but ended up basically licking the plate. Everything was amazing. Take the drive off of Blue Back Square and try this place out next time you visit West Hartford, you won't regret it!

This is my second time here, and everything was amazing once again! The owner cooked everything for…read moreus. I love how small and cozy this place is--it has the warm, authentic feeling of enjoying a homemade meal. Everything tasted delicious, but the bread was definitely my favorite. It was perfectly crispy, and I loved the toasted sesame seeds on top. The prices are very reasonable, and another big plus is that it's not right in the center of West Hartford, so parking is much easier. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for authentic, delicious food in a cozy atmosphere. I'll definitely be coming back!

Clean and bright facility just like all the employees. I enjoyed my experience from top to bottom…read more The staff was very helpful and allowed you to try a dressing before putting it on the salad. My salad tasted great and a patio to sit outside. I will be back for sure.

Chop't is my go to for a custom salad/wrap whenever I'm in the area. The seating area is usually…read morespotless and I like that they have outlets and so many different seating options. Service is friendly and informative for the most part. They're pretty patient explaining the menu to new customers too! I typically always make my own salad but I love how fresh the ingredients are and their salmon is so so good! I would recommend going any time except the lunch rush, that's the only time I've seen a line really.

Went in for a quick lunch on a Sunday and while it was busy, there were still tables open both…read moreinside and outside. I've been wanting to check them out for a while and am so glad to have finally done so! Inside is super cute and like I said, plenty of seating! Our food was fresh and prepared quickly. I had the doro chicken bowl and subbed quinoa for the rice. My boyfriend had the chicken parm on a croissant. Both were very good and great portion size for the price! The chicken was well seasoned and juicy, quinoa was perfectly cooked and the veggies so fresh! Not pictured is the chocolate chip cookie we split which was fantastic! Chewy and soft with great flavor! Can't wait to go back!

I made another visit here for lunch on a weekday and the place was far less crowded & wait was far…read moremore reasonable I got a pastrami sandwich and a creme brûlée latte. The sandwich was solid, but wasn't anything to write home about. The latte was great however.

Uggghhh, so good. The people are great, the food is great, and the vibe is great…read more I love Mediterranean food, but there are a few things I usually do not eat, and hummus and beets are both on that list. That said, the hummus was sensational. I absolutely need it again right now. The beet dip was also good, which says a lot coming from someone who does not usually like beets. They had many gluten-free options, and our waiter was very knowledgeable about the menu. He was able to explain what I could and could not have, which I always appreciate as someone who is gluten-free. The decor is lovely, and the space could work for so many different occasions, from a date night to a celebration with friends or family. Overall, this was a great experience, and I would definitely return.

I've been to Zohara Mediterranean Kitchen at least five times, and it has never disappointed. The…read morefood is consistently fresh, flavorful, and reasonably priced for the quality. The ambiance is warm, inviting, and perfect whether you're out with friends or on a date. The staff is always welcoming, attentive, and makes you feel right at home. If you're visiting for the first time, definitely try the Whole Roasted Cauliflower, Crispy Za'atar Chicken, and their incredibly creamy Tahina Hummus with warm pita. The Moroccan Cigars are another standout appetizer. Every meal I've had here has been excellent, which is why I keep coming back. Highly recommend!

Very cute place! My friend recommended this place for the GF options and also because she has had…read moregreat experiences in the past! As a first timer I enjoyed my meal and the vibe . I don't know why I have never been! I have passed by driving and walking right in the center of WEHA and never stopped in! Glad I did! Mediterranean flare ! Some flatbread with some nice choices of apps and main entrees. They actually have a great Happy Hour that goes from Tuesday through Saturdays 4pm to close! I order a delish Gluten free Flatbread! The crust was unbelievable! So good! If you love mushrooms then you'll love Wild Mushroom! My friend ordered Branzino which she enjoyed too! No dessert since we had to rush out but there's always next time! I'll need to go back!

Was pleasantly surprised when I visited Arugula in West Hartford center today. This cozy little…read morerestaurant is not really talked about and SHOULD be! The ambience is magical and inviting and I met with a friend at the bar for their everyday "Social hour". This Mediterranean Bistro had such a delicious menu at great prices. So I had to of course try a variety of dishes. We stared with the Korean cauliflower which was my favorite. It was battered extra crispy and perfectly tossed in a ginger soy glaze. I also tried the Korean sticky bbq ribs, the chicken satay and the tuna tartare tacos. I was extremely happy with them all. Scott our bartender was phenomenal filling the drinks. I enjoyed a Spanish wine, the Secret Garden and the espresso martini. The dessert was even fabulous! A peach parfait made with local fresh peaches from Roger's Orchard. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience!

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.

The. Best. Restaurant. In West Hartford…read more The food is unbelievable. All fresh!! Every time we come it just gets better and better. Love the ambiance inside and service is always fantastic. Can't beat Bricco.

First and foremost if I was rating the food it would be 4.5, and if I was rating our server Kendal…read moreit would be a 5. However, the restaurant experience as a whole, it's a 3. Allow me to elaborate. You cannot make a reservation online. Not on open table, not on resy, not on their website. It says to call. So we called and made a reservation over the phone. Then, we got a text from ready confirming our reservation as well as an email Confirming our reservation from resy. An hour before our reservation we got a text saying that it's not actual reservation only a place holder for walking in. When we got in for our reservation, we still had a 25 minute wait. Dinner was great and service too, but what a total pain into deal with and completely unprofessional for a restaurant. Another party had a 6:30 reservation and when they arrived they'd been moved to 7:30 and couldn't be seated. So they discussed in the entryway and went down the street who accommodated them. We've been going to Billy's restaurants for over 20 years (our first date was at grants eons ago) and this is just disappointing.

Should be called "Wait forever and overpay". Not happy with this at all. This was our second time…read moretrying it and both times the wait was excessive. 40min wait for a lamb shank, gyro, and some hummus. The shank was just bone and rice. For the prices they charge, we could have (and should have) sat in a nicer restaurant and had faster service. We wanted to pickup something quick after work. This turned out to be a big mistake.

I did a search looking for somewhere to get a spinach pie and luckily I found this place!…read more I got a sampling of a few different items (all vegetarian) and everything was wonderful. I ordered the falafel plate, Mediterranean platter, samosa, spinach pie and two desserts. The potato samosa I meant to take one bite of in the car, did not make it home, I wish I had gotten another. Rice was incredibly flavorful and the tabouli is the freshest I've ever tasted. The owner was welcoming and offered sample of his dish of the day as well as his tzatziki when I told him it was my favorite (have him add garlic for you) and make sure to get yourself a piece of the Pistachio baklava!

Got a reservation at 5 for Monday night and we're the only customers here for the first 1/2 hour…read moreuntil a group of gal friends met at the bar and livened things up. Beautiful ambience, classy, quiet music in the background. Molly our server was friendly, attentive, and helped us especially with selecting our dessert. We ordered the old fashioned and Negroni from the happy hour menu to start with. They were so delicious that my husband went to talk to the bartender to find out how the particulars of how the Negroni was concocted. We ordered the baby gem Caesar salad and chicken katsu sandwich from the happy hour menu and the steak frites from the dinner menu which comes with skinny fries and arugula salad, Everything was well seasoned and delicious. To top it all off we shared a chocolate chip bread pudding (thanks for the recommendation, Molly!) Super happy with the whole dining experience. 5/5

Food: 4.4/5 Service: 4.5/5…read moreAmbiance: 4.5/5 Value: 3.5/5 Our server was named Berkeley and she was great. The shrimp and grits were the best version of this dish that I've ever had. And I've been to Husk in Charleston. The shrimp were so big and plump and favorable. The grits were creamy and the spice level was on point.

Wow! The food was absolutely delicious! Beautiful presentation. Attentive service and very…read morefriendly. The food is authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Took a picture in the middle of my meal because I was so hungry and the food was so good, I couldn't help but be in the moment. The ambiance is warm and they have nice music in the background. Great location. We will certainly make this a regular place we visit!

We were visiting some relatives and they had ordered some vegetarian sides and dips from for our…read moregathering from the restaurant. We went to pick them up but as they were not ready, we ordered some lunch for ourselves while we waited. The most hungry of us ordered the Lamb Gyro and shared some of it with my husband and me. It was quite tasty and it was a very generous portion, though I only had a few bites. The flavor of the wrap was good as was the quality of the meat and other ingredients. We also ordered some hummus and it too was fresh and quite tasty and tahini forward. There were some other diners in the shop but not too many at lunch on this day. There was only one staff member present and he had not been informed of the special order takeout so he tried to call the owners several times, but did not get in touch with them or even get a call back. After a while, he made the decision to pack up the order from the lunch prep areas as there was nothing in the refrigerators labelled for pick up. Our host knew the order and the staff member was able to come to a decision of the size of the serving, based on the quoted prices. It was awkward for him as well as us and I was sad that the owners had left him with this burden. He tried very hard and apologized over and over. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with ethnic art of the Lebanese heritage it represents. We also added some Muhumarra Dip to the order but sadly it was spicer than our local place at home and a smoother texture that was less walnut and pomegranate centric. It was spicier too, a bit more than I was expecting. It was not bad in any way but it was not what I was hoping it would be. Maybe others would prefer this from their own experience. If I had the opportunity to eat here again, I would. But they did not correctly deliver on the special order so if you need something like this done, be sure you have it in writing when placing the order. Go in person to order, rather than call as our host had done based on the owner recommendation.