A Great Restaurant Experience in West Hartford, CT
After shopping in West Hartford Center on Saturday, we had worked up quite an appetite. One of the restaurants that I had been wanting to try was closed so we meandered through the streets until we happened upon Rizzuto's Restaurant. We checked out the menu and decided that it looked like a great place to have a leisurely lunch.
The day was warm, dry, and breezy, so we asked for a table in the outdoor dining area. There was plenty of shade provided by large awnings and the area looked out over an expanse of lawn with sculptures and plantings. Lovely.
The menu had the usual offerings of appetizers, sandwiches, pizzas (lunch menu), but we opted for an interesting array of small plates to share. Offered were meat, vegetables, and cheeses, which were priced individually or one could order samplings from the list. For $18, we chose three cheeses and three vegetable items. The cheeses were artisan and served with honey and apricots. Just stunning. The vegetables dishes were delicious, different, and very satisfying. Check out the menu because my descriptions would not do them justice. With a glass of crisp white wine, this was truly lunch with a European flair. Very well done!
The staff was very friendly and gracious, and we plan to return soon to check out the dinner menu. If you are looking for a delightful restaurant that is not afraid to try something a little different, you must visit Rizzuto's at 111 Memorial Drive in West Hartford CT.
Next time I will take a picture of the food!
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Rizzuto's in in Westport as well and very well liked by the locals, thanks for the recommendation.
Hi David - You are right--and there is one in Bethel as well. They told me they are going to open a 4th one in Stamford soon. Hope you enjoy it!
Peggy -- Hi! I've heard of this restaurant. They must be doing well to have so many locations. Definitely worth visiting.
Hi Barbara - It's definitely worth visiting. Anyone who knows me knows that I am disenchanted with most restaurants so when I recommend one, it's a rarity!
Peggy I am always looking for good places to eat, and West Hartford is not far away. Thank you for the suggestion.
Hi George - Thanks! Let me know how you like it!
Peggy, it can be fun trying a new restaurant, and this one looks like a great location!
Hi Joan - Thanks! West Hartford is a great location--very vibrant area with lots of shopping, restaurants, and entertainment!
Rizzuto's Restaurant is a great restaurant. Eaten there many times and enjoyed it each time. The servers always have a knack for timing the food so that there can be great conversations during the meal.
Hi John - I was just there this past week again. The staff is great and we had another great meal.