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Carbone's, the premier Italian restaurant in Hartford, CT, offers an unforgettable dining experience. As a delivery restaurant, we bring the flavors of Italy right to your doorstep. Our expert caterer team crafts customized menus for any occasion, making us the go-to event planner for corporate events, weddings, and more. Step into our cozy bar and enjoy handcrafted cocktails, wine, and beer alongside our signature dishes. From classic pasta to innovative entrees, our menu showcases the rich flavors of Italy. Whether you're in the mood for a romantic dinner or a night out with friends, Carbone's is the perfect destination. Conveniently located at 588 Franklin Ave, Hartford, CT 06114, we're just a stone's throw away from downtown. Join us for lunch, dinner, or a quick bite and experience the best of Italian cuisine in Hartford. Book your table now and taste the difference at Carbone's!

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Jennifer Flores
Jennifer Flores -Google user
4 years ago
My husband and I were looking for a Christmas Day date night restaurant and so we came here. Not many places were open Christmas Day so it was great to find a restaurant that was. The service was great, the staff were super sweet and...Read More
Kim A. Linonis
Kim A. Linonis -Google user
7 years ago
Family favorite for over 50 years. Had their Roman Feast with wine pairing in celebration of their 80th birthday; And my parents' 50th and aunt & uncle's 55th anniversaries. Food was wonderful. Wine pairing was a very good value. Staff was attentive without being overbearing....Read More
Erin Carrather
Erin Carrather -Google user
7 years ago
Carbones was great! Amazing meal, excellent service, & delicious drinks (stuffed olive dirty martini). Very impressed overall! Can't wait to return!
M Gallo
M Gallo -Google user
7 years ago
Went for their 80th anniversary special. 7 course tasting and wine pairing. Food and service were excellent.
Rosa Marsal
Rosa Marsal -Google user
7 years ago
Professional friendly service...great atmosphere...love this place! Food is authentic old school Italian. My favorite Italian restaurant in Hartford area.
Khanhlinh Le Begin
Khanhlinh Le Begin -Google user
2 years ago
We celebrated Valentine’s Day here on 2/18 . We found those pictures from Facebook reminder. Nice restaurant , good food and good service here.
Junior Manuel Urena Tirado
Junior Manuel Urena Tirado -Google user
5 years ago
Best customer service, great quality of food, prices are really good and the environment is phenomenal. Recommended!
Sha F
Sha F -Google user
6 years ago
What a beautiful experience, I absolutely loved this restaurant, the atmosphere was lovely and the customer service was great
Timothy Nyren
Timothy Nyren -Google user
6 years ago
Amazing food with excellent service!
Theresa Colquit
Theresa Colquit -Google user
6 years ago
Stellar cuisine! Plethora of choices. Brick oven pizza, raw bar, antipasta, and excellent dessert z
Matt Johnson
Matt Johnson -Google user
6 years ago
First timer. Everything was fantastic! Manhattan-great, Calamari-great. Fillet Mignon with Lobster-Perfect. Dessert-again, great. Service was, yes, Great. Cakebread Wine topped it off.
Lyle Wray
Lyle Wray -Google user
6 years ago
Great business lunch. Salmon was very good. Cheesecake too
Hurlee Blauvelt
Hurlee Blauvelt -Google user
6 years ago
We had a delightful dinner for two on a Friday night. Service was prompt. Menu was varied. Not ideal for a vegetarian, but I managed. Meat lovers will rejoice there. Prices reasonable for NYC dining. Good wine list. Great desserts. Tables were a nice distance...Read More
Sheila Johnston
Sheila Johnston -Google user
6 years ago
We chose here for our date night and were happy to also discover it was restaurant week. From the greeting at the door to the wait staff being friendly we were anticipating a great meal and weren’t disappointed. The portions were smaller than normal but...Read More
Krista Goh
Krista Goh -Google user
5 years ago
Attended a business luncheon with a large group. The salad and dessert choices were fixed with a choice of three entrees- beef, chicken or fish. Pasta was also served family style. The food was fantastic! The service was excellent! This was my third time...Read More
Doris Morris
Doris Morris -Google user
8 years ago
Excellent from start to finish. Great service from our waiter Scott, table of 14 was handled easily. Apps and dinners were hot and delectable. The tableside salads and deserts were a bonus. Old style comforts from the bread dipping oil to not adding...Read More
Steve lopez
Steve lopez -Google user
6 years ago
I've been wanting to check this place out for some time now, we were not disappointed! Everyone was very courteous, the food was fantastic, and the wine selection was long and had plenty of great options within a range of prices. When we...Read More
Laura Sweet
Laura Sweet -Google user
6 years ago
The bread isn't bad and their dipping sauce is decent but I think the waitress thought she was overwhelming us with this mouth watering oil for our bread and it too lacked a little flavor. We started off our meal with the meatball app-I don't...Read More
Diane Fusaro
Diane Fusaro -Google user
7 years ago
Service impeccable & everything we ordered was absolutely phenomenal. We ordered clams casino which were delicious. They were tender & not fishy. We had table side salads prepared, Caesar & Spinach. Fantastic & very accommodating in substituting due to diet restrictions...Read More
Karen Ladd
Karen Ladd -Google user
7 years ago
Great service, great food. Everything came cooked perfectly & perfect temperature. Atmosphere was nicely lit, very nice ambiance. Parking was limited, so most ppl have to park on the street, not a fan. Would definitely recommend this restaurant
Ja Kr
Ja Kr -Google user
7 years ago
We believe this place has rightfully earned all of its five star reviews. We primarily come here for lunch, but the service is perfect, the food is always very good to excellent, and the prices are very reasonable for the experience. There are a lot of...Read More
Aaron Farrokh
Aaron Farrokh -Google user
6 years ago
Wonderful Italian restaurant in the south end of Hartford. It’s no surprise that Carbone’s has done so well all these years. The ambiance is very comfortable and the service is excellent. The food preparation is top notch. Carbone’s …
John “Nads” Simonelli
John “Nads” Simonelli -Google user
5 years ago
They're still the best Italian restaurant in the state. The homemade Caesar salad right before your eyes at the table is a big treat. You just can't go wrong eating there.
Brandon Roberts
Brandon Roberts -Google user
5 years ago
The food here is amazing! Literally get anything and you won't be disappointed. The drinks taste great too! And I can't forget the awesome staff!
Shirley Webb
Shirley Webb -Google user
6 years ago
For reasons we can't remember we hadn't been to Carbones in years after it being our "go to" place for 15 plus years. Anyway, it was my wife's birthday so we decided on Carbone's with friends for her special night. We booked reservations …
Marc Graham
Marc Graham -Google user
5 years ago
I hadn't been here for 10+ years, and it is still a favorite spot! All of the food is excellent, great service, comfortable atmosphere. The short rib was amazing, and the Cannoli Carbone is a real treat. I can't wait to go...Read More
Timothy Myers
Timothy Myers -Google user
6 years ago
This place is amazing in every way. The food is 2nd to none, the location is easy to get to and to park and when you go in you can feel the old world charm welcome you. Carbone's in Hartford is excellent you want good...Read More
Willard Dennis
Willard Dennis -Google user
6 years ago
I first went to Carbone's a couple of years ago while on a business trip to Hartford. While back in Hartford with my sister, I made a reservation for dinner and promised my sister she would love it. Carbone's once again, did not disappoint. …
Peter Sydoriak
Peter Sydoriak -Google user
7 years ago
Excellent old time Italian restaurant Very good food and service. Great atmosphere. Nice bar. This place has been here for years and has been and still is the go to restaurant in Hartford. Well worth a visit!
novaheasy
novaheasy -Google user
6 years ago
Top tier Italian food, I was wowed. I just had pasta and sausage with meatballs and pork, they call it Sunday gravy. Best creme brulee I've ever had

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