#1	Maple Giant Grinder And Pizza Italian, Pizzeria, Casual/Family, Pasta 236 Adelaide Street, Hartford (860) 525-2947  Admitedly, it is kind of a hole in the wall but the food is great. Try the beef cutlet grinder for something different--highly recomended.

#2	Saigon Kitchen Asian 40 Temple Street, Hartford (860) 244-2511  Saigon Kitchen has the best Chinese food ever. The lines that form during lunch time are insane, but its worth the wait.

#3

Corner Grinder Shop Pizzeria 200 Franklin Avenue, Hartford (860) 296-0590  I grew up a navy brat up and down the East coast. My mother grew up in Hartford and North Kingstown, R.I. I was raised on their grinders, and now live in South Carolina. But I always stop to get grinders every chance I get when I go up there to visit...

#4

Catering by Carbone's Italian 588 Franklin Avenue, Hartford (860) 296-9646  This is by far one of the best restaurants i've ever been to. If you are in the Hartford area and would like to taste some of the finest cooking around i urge you to give it a try....you won't be dissapointed. Their staff is very curtious, helpful,an...

#5

Lena's Restaurant & Catering Pizzeria Park Road, Hartford (860) 528-5365  I've been going to Lenas for over 20 years and the food gets better. There's a better selection and great desserts. The only negative is that the specials are a little pricey. But that doesn't spoil her reputation. One can always find themselves gree...

#6

Nutshell Catering 229 White Street, Hartford (860) 956-2836  My husband and I were pleasantly surprised when we ate here (June, 2008). Delicious food, beautifully presented and stellar service. We had eaten at Oporto a few weeks ago and found the opposite experience - Mediocre food and bad service and overpric...

#7

Cornerstone Deli/Sandwich/Subs, Fast Food 529 Main Street, Hartford (860) 278-2923  I work in the area and went here for lunch one dat around 12:30. The line was a little long but that was expected since it was lunch but the wait was WELL worth it. The food was great and very well priced for how much you get. I will be going back on...

#8	Max Downtown American, Continental 185 Asylum Street, Hartford (860) 522-2530  Max Downtown is an excellent restaurant featuring French Cuisine. Perfect for business lunches and dinners. This restaurant features a cigar bar. Occasionally, they offer an all in one package dinner.

#9	Prospect Cafe American, Catering 345 Prospect Avenue, Hartford (860) 523-8069  Great Food, Great Bar, Excellent Service. Bobby Jo is a great waitress and makes this dining experience fun and accomdating. The great tradition of good food continues. Will always go back for more.

#10	Francescos Ristorante And Lounge Italian, Brewery/Pub/Tavern, Seafood, Casual/Family 318 Franklin Ave, Hartford (860) 296-3024  I love coming to Francescos for the great music, the Italian food, the cocktails and the overall experience. If you haven't been to Francesco's you better go there soon!!