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Best Peruvian food near Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Discover Restaurants offering the best Peruvian food in Hartford, Connecticut, United States. From its origins as a Connecticut River trading post in 1633, Hartford has become not only the state capital but also the insurance capital of the world, with a slew of historical attractions, a thriving arts and entertainment center, a revitalized riverfront and beautiful parks and public gardens. It was here that the lovable Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer were born in the imagination of celebrated author Mark Twain and immortalized on paper during the writer's Hartford years. Twain's home and those of fellow literary figures Harriet Beecher Stowe and Noah Webster are open to the public. The Wadsworth Atheneum, the oldest public art museum in the U.S., houses Pilgrim-Century furniture, the Amistad collection and a special treasure hunt system to entice kids to explore the museum's works. If your timing is right (end of June, beginning of July), you'll catch the Elizabeth Park rose gardens in bloom, but fall is also great for brilliant leaf colors, and spring yields colorful gardens and blossoming trees. For a bird's-eye view of the city, visit the observation deck of Travelers Tower, where you might also spot two resident falcons.
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1. Cora Cora Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 248 reviews
Reviewed By GnMe
We love Peruvian food, and were so excited to find Cora Cora. It's not much to look at outside, and isn't necessarily fancy inside. But oh, the food! It was everything we had hoped for. The only not-authentic thing was how quickly it was served. We had some friends along who had never had Peruvian food. They loved it of course. Everyone enjoyed the anticuchos, except me... not my thing. I started with tacu tacu. The pollo a la braza was wonderful, and the lomo saltado was excellent - even warmed up the next day. We got a little carried away and ordered way more than we could eat. We'll be back to try out the rest of the menu!
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2. Piolin Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By Karen M
We researched sometime to look for a restaurant where we might find âPeruvian-styleâ roasted chicken. Piolin has consistently come up to be the top establishment in the Hartford, Connecticut, as reviewed by other Trip Advisors in the past. There were ample parking spots within a few block areas in the street from the restaurant.The restaurant was packed, but we were greeted and seated promptly. The place was not glamorous and was filled with loud voices from diners of all ages, infants to very-seniors. It might very well be that the place could be typical of neighborhood eating places in Peru itself. We did not hear any language other than âSpanishâ for all we knew. From what we observed in diners, everyone was devouring his/her food with gusto and respect. We concluded, thus, foods had to be very authentic.We ordered Ceviche Piolin, a house specialty. Then, Pollo ala Brasa, their Roasted Chicken. Lastly, the Chafa Piolin, their version of fried rice with assorted vegetables and meat/chicken/seafood. The foods were brought out speedily. Throughout, the serving lady checked on us many times to ensure that we were pleased. Ceviche was flavorful and an exceptional portion. They added a deep purple-colored sea-weed and unusual looking beans, very fascinating. We were not terribly impressed with the addition of white and sweet potatoes. But, then, we couldnât judge what ought to be authentic Peruvian recipes. It was, however, a better Ceviche than we had at more expensive and âfinerâ eating establishments in the both coasts of the country. Roast Chicken was bit disappointing. It lacked those fabulous seasonings with which the dish had been famous throughout the world. The dish was accompanied by âFrench Friesâ and Peruâs famed Aji Verde. What can one say about French Fries anyway? Aji Verde was very good, but we had better ones some neighborhoods in the New York City areas. Lastly, Fried Rice. It was a large portion with full of beef, chicken, and seafood. It probably has descended from some form of âChineseâ rice dish, but had an exotic flavors different from âAmericanized Chineseâ food. We brought back three large âdoggyâ boxes home which will feed us next three to four days. In summary:Food: Good and EducationalAmbience: Homey, busy, and loudService: Good, gracious, and speedy Value: Excellent
3. The Rockin Chicken
Overall Ratings
4 based on 8 reviews
Reviewed By Sasquatch78
While hanging at a local brewery the owner suggested this place for take-out. We ordered the half/chicken with chorizo and fries. We also ordered a traditional peruvian dish called Papas a la HuancaÃna. I'm not sure they make it often. It was pretty much tasteless. It is a potato dish with a creamy hot sauce. There was no heat to this sauce. They give you a container of hot sauce so that spiced it up. I found the menu to be meat heavy with no Ceviche and found out that it is Peruvian,Bolivian cuisine. They have an extensive menu and for take-out it is great. For a more authentic Peruvian experience I would go to Cora-Cora.
