West Hartford weatherWhat’s on in West Hartford →Events →

Your local guide

Best of West Hartford

Vote for your favorite local businesses in West Hartford. Verify your email, opt in to city updates, and choose the places you love.

THE PEOPLE’S LOCAL FAVORITES

Vote for your local favorites

Who makes the best tacos? Where do you take a friend for coffee? Give your favorite local places a little recognition.

Vote now →

One vote per verified email, category and year. You can change your choice. Voting requires an explicit opt-in to this city’s email updates and local business offers. You can unsubscribe at any time.

See current community vote totals

Choose a category to view its votes.

    Don’t see your favorite business? Suggest it on the ballot for review. Email verification confirms access to an inbox; it does not verify city residency. Votes reflect participating readers, not every resident. Manage your vote and email preferences →

    A starting point for exploring West Hartford

    Explore a shortlist from our researched local directory. Each group explains how its places were selected. These suggestions are separate from the community votes above and do not represent a citywide award.

    Each profile links to its sources. Ratings, where available, can change. Use the heart on a photo to save a place for later.

    See your saved places →

    Local restaurants to get to know

    Independent kitchens, neighborhood cafes and places for your next meal.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Theme restaurant

    A.C. Petersen Farms Restaurant

    Theme restaurant · 240 Park Rd

    A.C. Petersen Farms is a family-style restaurant located in West Hartford, Connecticut. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and desserts, including ice cream. Breakfast is available all day. The restaurant…

    Mediterranean restaurant

    Arugula Bistro & Bar

    Mediterranean restaurant · 953 Farmington Ave

    Arugula Bistro & Bar is a Mediterranean bistro located in West Hartford, Connecticut. The bistro offers a diverse menu, including dinner, cocktails, wine, and dessert options. The menu celebrates Mediterranean cuisine,…

    Gastropub

    Beachland Tavern

    Gastropub · 1128 New Britain Ave

    Beachland Tavern is a gastropub at 1128 New Britain Ave in West Hartford. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Pizza restaurant

    Bert's Pizzeria and Mexican Cuisine

    Pizza restaurant · 264 Park Rd

    Bert's Pizzeria and Mexican Cuisine is a pizza restaurant at 264 Park Rd in West Hartford. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Chinese restaurant

    Black Bamboo Chinese Restaurant

    Chinese restaurant · 766 Farmington Ave

    Black Bamboo Chinese Restaurant is a chinese restaurant at 766 Farmington Ave in West Hartford. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Restaurant

    Blue Plate Kitchen

    Restaurant · 345 N Main St

    Blue Plate Kitchen is a restaurant at 345 N Main St in West Hartford. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Independent shops worth exploring

    Browse locally rooted shops and find something beyond the usual chains.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Jewelry store

    Armeny Custom Jewelry Design

    Jewelry store · 995 Farmington Ave

    Armeny Custom Jewelry Design is a shop and showroom located in West Hartford, Connecticut. The business offers custom jewelry design, as well as repair, restoration, and appraisal services for jewelry and watches. The…

    Butcher shop

    Hall's Market

    Butcher shop · 331 Park Rd

    Hall's Market is a butcher shop, full-service deli, and market that offers prepared foods and catering in West Hartford, Connecticut. The business is owned and operated by David Booth, the third generation of the Booth…

    Arts crafts and hobby store

    Janow Custom Framing

    Arts crafts and hobby store · 485 New Park Ave #3

    Janow Custom Framing is an arts crafts and hobby store at 485 New Park Ave #3 in West Hartford. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Florist

    Lane and Lenge Florists

    Florist · 1 Memorial Rd

    Lane & Lenge Florists is a florist at 1 Memorial Road in West Hartford. Its official website presents flower arrangements, weddings, occasion collections and local delivery, along with current ordering and contact…

    Second hand store

    Max and Lily's Closet

    Second hand store · 585 Prospect Ave

    Max and Lily's Closet is a second hand store at 585 Prospect Ave in West Hartford. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Jewelry store

    Mosaic Sun

    Jewelry store · 968R Farmington Ave

    Mosaic Sun is a jewelry store at 968R Farmington Ave in West Hartford. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Make a day of it

    Museums, galleries and cultural stops from our city directory.

    An alphabetical selection of researched local places. This is not a rating or popularity ranking.

    Music venue

    Music At The Red Door

    Music venue · 679 Farmington Ave

    Music At The Red Door is a music venue at 679 Farmington Ave in West Hartford. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    History museum

    Noah Webster House

    History museum · 227 S Main St

    The Noah Webster House is a museum located in West Hartford, Connecticut. It is the birthplace of Noah Webster, who was a teacher, lawyer, and early abolitionist. The museum includes the historic house and other…

    Comedy club

    The Elbow Room

    Comedy club · 986 Farmington Ave

    The Elbow Room is a comedy club at 986 Farmington Ave in West Hartford. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Museum

    Vintage Hi-fi Museum

    Museum · 485 New Park Ave

    Vintage Hi-fi Museum is a museum at 485 New Park Ave in West Hartford. Visit the business website for current offerings and visiting information.

    Want a different neighborhood or cuisine? Search all 85 places in our directory →. These selections are not paid placements.

    West Hartford AI

    Your West Hartford local guide
    Hey there!

    I'm West Hartford AI. Ask about neighborhood food, independent shops, local history or planning a visit.

    AI recommendations may be inaccurate. Verify hours and prices. Questions are processed by Cloudflare. Privacy