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Swordfish with salsa verde - Peppercorns Grill, Hartford, CT

Peppercorns Grill

4.7
4.7
2759 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 17 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
Peppercorn’s Grill is owned and operated by the Cialfi siblings, Sal and Dino, Brothers Sal and Dino purchased Peppercorn's Grill in 1989 and opened Piccolo Arancio in 1994. This generation of Cialfi's has added modern creativity and personality to traditional strengths of their Italian roots. Sal and Dino were trained in the art of Italian food at their uncle's restaurant in Rome. When the opportunity to open a restaurant arose, they jumped at the opportunity and opened the first Piccolo Arancio in Rome. Piccolo Arancio was internationally acclaimed within their first year. Now operated by their cousins, Piccolo Arancio remains near the Trevi Fountain in Rome. Peppercorn's Grill received the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for 10 years.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Fri 11:45 am–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (860) 547-1714
  • Website
    http://www.peppercornsgrill.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Celestino (Dino) Cialfi
  • Catering
    We’ll cater from our menu or your request
  • Private party facilities
    Our private dining room with a contemporary Italian flair holds from 10-85. We offer several prix fixe menus to satisfy different tastes & price ranges prepared by chef/owner Dino Cialfi. Try some of our specialties all homemade such as seasonal ravioli, fettuccine, ossobuco, fresh fish & seafood
  • Location
    357 Main St., Hartford, CT 06106
  • Neighborhood
    Hartford
  • Cross street
    Capital Ave
  • Parking details
    Free parking is available to the left of the restaurant from 12 pm until closing. Street parking is available at no after 5 pm. Free valet is also available in the evening.
  • Public transit
    Stop located across the street in front of restaurant
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Menu

Crudo

Raw Bar

  • Oysters$2.75

    • Shrimp Cocktail$16.00

      • Beef Carpaccio$11.00

        Thinly sliced beef, arugola, lemon and shaved parmigiano reggiano

        • Polpo Carpaccio$16.00

          Thinly sliced octopus, lemon jam, candied grape tomatoes, and garlic crema

          • Smoked Sicilian Tuna$13.00

            Thinly sliced smoked sicilian tuna, lemon, and caper aioli

            Antipasti

            • Tagliere di Salumi$21.00

              Imported Italian charcuterie, cheeses, marinated vegetables

              • P.E.I. Mussels & Little Neck Clams$12.00

                Crispy guanciale, tomato, garlic, crisp filone

                • Tender Veal & Ricotta Meatballs$10.00

                  • Baby Artichokes$13.00

                    Served three ways - poached roman style and crispy alla giudia and Sicilian stuffed with artichoke puree, grapefruit mostarda, and mandarin

                    • Calamari Fritti$12.00

                      Herbs, lemons, spicy peppers and a lemon aioli

                      • Bresaola$11.00

                        Thinly sliced aged dried beef, arugola, and shaved parmigiano reggiano

                        • Bruschetta$7.00

                          Garlic rubbed toast, sweet pea pesto, housemade ricotta

                          Insalate

                          • Insalata d'Aragosta$21.00

                            Fresh shucked Maine lobster, avocado, red grapefruit, palm heart, favas, citrus yuzu vinaigrette

                            • Organic Field Greens$9.00

                              Fresh berries, sundried cranberries, pomegranates, walnuts, Tahitian vanilla bean vinaigrette

                              • Insalata di Rucola$9.00

                                Arugola, haricot verts, tomatoes, pecorino romano, lemon & truffle oil dressing

                                • Spring Salad$9.50

                                  Arugola, radicchio, fennel, favas and their leaves, Tarocco blood oranges, toasted pistachios, pancetta, citrus vinaigrette

                                  • Insalata d'Asparagi$11.50

                                    Served warm - grilled asparagus, grilled vidalia onions, walnuts, gorgonzola, mesclun greens roasted garlic and lemon vinaigrette

                                    • Insalata Mista$7.00

                                      House salad balsamic vinaigrette

                                      • Add Parmigiano Shavings$8.50

                                    Add To any Salad

                                    • Housemade Sausage$12.00

                                      • Petite Ribeye$24.00

                                        • Chicken Breast$12.00

                                          • Grilled Shrimp$15.00

                                            • Grilled Salmon$25.00

                                              Mozzarella Bar

                                              • House Made Fresh Mozzarella$6.00

                                                • Imported Buffalo Mozzarella$10.00

                                                  Mozzarella Bar - Add Ons

                                                  • Fresh Tomato Slices$3.00

                                                    • Pickled Red Onion$1.50

                                                      • Roasted Red Peppers$2.50

                                                        • Spicy Pepperonata$3.00

                                                          • Prosciutto di Parma$8.00

                                                            • Garlic Rubbed Toast$1.00

                                                              • Assorted Olives$3.50

                                                                • Warm Arrabiata$2.50

                                                                  Farinacei

                                                                  Pasta / Risotto

                                                                  • Risotto Del Giorno

                                                                    Refer to specials

                                                                    • MP

                                                                  • Gnocchi Del Giorno

                                                                    Refer to specials

                                                                    • MP

                                                                  • Rigatoni$19.50

                                                                    Sausage, leeks, oven roasted tomatoes, arrabiata, pecorino romano

                                                                    • Fettuccine$25.00

                                                                      Al Cinghiale - brandy flamed wild boar bolognese, parmigiano reggiano

                                                                      • Tagliolini$26.00

                                                                        Saffron, shrimp, tomatoes, arugula, garlic, peperoncino, seafood broth

                                                                        • Ravioli all' Arancia$20.00

                                                                          Ricotta and spinach ravioli, orange & sage butter sauce

                                                                          • Ravioli al' Arogosta$21.50

                                                                            Lobster and scallop ravioli, lobster cream sauce

                                                                            Secondi

                                                                            Fish / Meat

                                                                            • Pesce del Giorno

                                                                              Refer to specials

                                                                              • MP

                                                                            • Salmone alla Griglia$28.00

                                                                              Grilled Norwegian salmon, artichokes, melted apple, porcini soffritto

                                                                              • Petto di Pollo$22.00

                                                                                Free range chicken breast, rose tarragon sauce, Pekoe Toe crab meat

                                                                                • Pollo alla Griglia$21.00

                                                                                  Spice rubbed grilled chicken breast, spiced lemon scented natural tomato broth, crab apple mostarda and pickled pepperdew

                                                                                  • Lombata alla Griglia$33.00

                                                                                    Grilled veal chop, roasted potatoes, spring vegetables, blanquette

                                                                                    • Ossobuco In Bianco$29.00

                                                                                      Slow roasted veal ossobuco, white wine, fresh herbs, lemon zest, garlic, artichoke gremolata

                                                                                      • Costata di Manzo$34.00

                                                                                        Black pepper crusted prime ribeye, pan bordelaise sauce potato puree, and broccoli di rapa

                                                                                        Simply Grilled

                                                                                        All meat can be grilled to your liking without any sauce or extra spices and served simply with potato and vegetables

                                                                                        • Ribeye$34.00

                                                                                          • Veal Chop$33.00

                                                                                            • Salmon$28.00

                                                                                              • Chicken Breast$20.00

                                                                                                Sides

                                                                                                • Mixed Vegetable$6.00

                                                                                                  • Grilled Asparagus$7.00

                                                                                                    • Shishito Peppers$9.00

                                                                                                      • Broccoli di Rapa$7.00

                                                                                                        • Mashed Potatoes$5.00

                                                                                                          • Roasted Potatoes$5.00

                                                                                                            Wines by the Glass

                                                                                                              Sparkling

                                                                                                              • NV Mionetto Prosecco*$7.00

                                                                                                                • NV Veuve Clicquot Brut*$20.00

                                                                                                                  Whites

                                                                                                                  • Pinot Grigio, Alois Lageder*$10.00

                                                                                                                    • Pinot Grigio, Santa Margherita$13.00

                                                                                                                      • Chardonnay, Estancia*$8.00

                                                                                                                        • Chardonnay, Cuvaison*$12.00

                                                                                                                          • Chardonnay, Sonoma Russian Rivers*$13.00

                                                                                                                            • Fume Blanc, Ferrari Carano*$9.50

                                                                                                                              • Sauvignon Blanc, Girard*$10.00

                                                                                                                                • Riesling, Pacific Rim$8.50

                                                                                                                                  • White Zinfandel, Beringer$7.00

                                                                                                                                    Reds

                                                                                                                                    • Super Tuscan "Le Volte", Ornellaia*$13.00

                                                                                                                                      • Chianti, Ruffino Il Ducale*$11.00

                                                                                                                                        • Chianti Classico, Berardenga*$13.00

                                                                                                                                          • Cabernet, Estancia*$10.00

                                                                                                                                            • Cabernet, Liberty School*$10.00

                                                                                                                                              • Merlot, Coppola*$11.00

                                                                                                                                                • Pinot Noir, Hob Nob*$10.00

                                                                                                                                                  • Pinot Noir, Baileyana "Firepeak" *$15.00

                                                                                                                                                    • Pinot Noir, Meiomi"$15.00

                                                                                                                                                      • Shiraz, Red Diamond*$9.00

                                                                                                                                                        • Zinfandel, Ravenswood*$9.00

                                                                                                                                                          • Meritage, Estancia*$16.00

                                                                                                                                                            1/2 Priced Bottles

                                                                                                                                                            Every monday night. Bottles in * Mark above signify 1/2 price bottles. Valid monday nights only. Bottles only. No substitutions or any other discounts of any kind may be combined

                                                                                                                                                            • Bruno Ceretto, "Arneis Blange"$38.00

                                                                                                                                                              • Terredora Diapalo, "Falanghina"$38.00

                                                                                                                                                                • La Scola, "Gavi"$45.00

                                                                                                                                                                  • Santa Margherita Brut, "Prosecco"$44.00

                                                                                                                                                                    • Barbera d'Asti, Damilano$57.00

                                                                                                                                                                      • Col d'Orcia Brunello$76.00

                                                                                                                                                                        • Monsanto, Chianti Classico, Ris$38.00

                                                                                                                                                                          • Argiano, Rosso Toscano$47.00

                                                                                                                                                                            • Il Poggione, Rosso di Montalcino$52.00

                                                                                                                                                                              • Leone de Castris, "Salice Solentino", Ris$32.00

                                                                                                                                                                                • Cusamano, Syrah$35.00

                                                                                                                                                                                  • Masi, "Campofiorin", Vendemmia$45.00

                                                                                                                                                                                    • Masi, "Bonacosta", Vendemmia$50.00

                                                                                                                                                                                      • Renato Ratti Langhe, Nebbiolo$95.00

                                                                                                                                                                                        • Justin Estate, Cabernet$57.00

                                                                                                                                                                                          • Ridge, "Three Valleys" Sonoma Station$35.00

                                                                                                                                                                                            • Oberon, Merlot$57.00

                                                                                                                                                                                              • E. Guigal, Cotes du Rhone$42.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                • Les Launes, Hermitage$57.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Estancia, Meritage$61.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Cocktails

                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Italian Screwdriver$10.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Citrus vodka, orange juice, orange San Pelligrino

                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Taste of the Islands$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Malibu rum, Domaine de Canton, pineapple juice, ginger ale

                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Spicy Margarita$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                          Silver tequilla, spicy simple syrup, fresh lime juice, orange juice

                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Mediterranean Mule$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                            Black fig vodka, fresh lime, Bermuda ginger beer

                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Lemon Yellow Negroni$10.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                              London Dry gin, grapefruit, fresh lemon juice, prosecco, lemon twist

                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Peach Bellini$10.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                White peach puree, prosecco

                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Selfish Lover$10.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Malibu rum, Chambord, Peachtree, pineapple juice, sour mix

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Nutty Old Fashion$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Knob Creek Rye, Frangelico, muddled orange, club soda

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Martinis

                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Peppercorn's Lemoncellotini$12.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Ketel One Citron, housemade lemoncello, fresh lemon, simple syrup

                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Kumquat Mimosa Martini$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Hangar One Mandarin, St. Germaine, fresh lime, simple syrup, prosecco

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Black Fig Cosmo$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Black fig vodka, Cointreau, fresh lime, cranberry juice

                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Pomegranate Martini$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Ketel One Citreon, Triple Sec, fresh lime, sour mix, pomegranate juice

                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Flirtini$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Stoli Raz, Chambord, Prosecco

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Pistachio Martini$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Amaretto Disaranno, Bailey's, Blue Curacao, crushed pistachio rim

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Espresso Martini$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Stoli Vanil, Godiva White Chocolate, Creme de Cacao, epresso shot

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • White Cosmopolitan$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Tito's vodka, Triple Sec, fresh lime, white cranberry juice

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Cosmo Arancio$11.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Stoli O, Grand Marnier, fresh lime, orange juice

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Beer Selection

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Draft beers are seasonal and change due to availability

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Draft

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Sams Summer Ale$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Back East IPA$7.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Stella Artois$7.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Peroni$7.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Guinness$7.50

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Bottle

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Corona$5.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Amstel Light$5.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      • Bud Light$4.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        • Michelob Ultra$4.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          • Coors Light$4.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            • Sam Adams$4.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              • Sam Adams Light$4.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Miller Light$4.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  • Buckler$4.00

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Last updated: February 2, 2022

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    What 2,759 people are saying

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4.7
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 4.7Food
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 4.6Service
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • 4.4Value

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Hartford

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Healthy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Hartford

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Good for special occasions

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Peppercorns Grill in Hartford is a standout dining destination with "excellent food" and "amazing service." Known for its Italian cuisine, it offers a diverse menu featuring favorites like veal chops and orange ravioli. The ambiance is upscale yet relaxed, perfect for pre-theater dining. Consistently praised for its "wonderful" atmosphere and attentive staff, Peppercorns remains a reliable choice for locals and visitors alike.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    FAQs

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Peppercorns Grill offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 547-1714.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Peppercorns Grill is rated 4.7 stars by 2759 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2 people
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    7:00 PM
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Booked 17 times today

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Google Map for Peppercorns Grill

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    357 Main St., Hartford, CT 06106

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Cross street
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Capital Ave
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Hartford
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Lunch Fri 11:45 am–3:30 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      $31 to $50
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Italian
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Casual Elegant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Smart Casual
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Free parking is available to the left of the restaurant from 12 pm until closing. Street parking is available at no after 5 pm. Free valet is also available in the evening.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Public transit
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Stop located across the street in front of restaurant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Payment options
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Executive chef
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Celestino (Dino) Cialfi
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Website
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      http://www.peppercornsgrill.com/
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Phone number
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      (860) 547-1714
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Catering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      We’ll cater from our menu or your request
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Our private dining room with a contemporary Italian flair holds from 10-85. We offer several prix fixe menus to satisfy different tastes & price ranges prepared by chef/owner Dino Cialfi. Try some of our specialties all homemade such as seasonal ravioli, fettuccine, ossobuco, fresh fish & seafood

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