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The Laurel

4.9 (202)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
1046 New Britain Ave, West Hartford, CT 06110-2417

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The Laurel

4.9
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
West Hartford

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Innovative
The Laurel is a celebration of global flavors crafted with love and locally sourced ingredients. Chef Ashley Flagg takes a farm-to-table approach creating inventive share plates that highlight the freshest local produce. Guests can enjoy this culinary experience in a cozy, brick-walled, candlelit atmosphere alongside a uniquely crafted cocktail. Now offering Private Dining!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–15:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual

All Experiences

  • Salu-Salo: A Taste of Filipino Christmas

    US$0.00 - US$130.00 per person

    Prepaid

    1 - 20 people

    14 Dec 2026 only
    18:30
    In the Philippines, Christmas season starts in September, and every gathering comes with a ton of food. Our Filipino pop-up series, Salu-Salo, wraps up with a Filipino Christmas party of its own. This time we're mixing traditional dishes with playful, fun takes on some of our favorites, all served family style. Come hungry. Monday, December 14 | 6:30pm | The Laurel Adults: $130, includes three cocktails
 Kids 4 to 12: $30
 Kids 3 and under eat free 
Prices do not include tax or gratuity. Not drinking alcohol? Mocktails from The Laurel's regular drinks menu are included. MEET THE TEAM Krystle Perfetto | Host & Creator, Salu-Salo 
Chef Ashley Flagg | Chef/Owner, The Laurel | Connecticut's 2025 Chef of the Year 
Chef Chris Gonzalez | Executive Chef, Kawa Ni | 2017 Eater Young Guns semifinalist, Connecticut Magazine Up-and-Coming Chef 2018 
Joselle Villaluz | Pastries & Desserts 
Abraham Rojas | Cocktails Part of the proceeds will go toward Noche Buena packages for families in the Philippines who need a little help this Christmas. Noche Buena is the big Christmas Eve feast after midnight mass, and it's the meal Filipinos look forward to all year!

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Laurel.

4.9

4.9
(202)
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Connecticut

    Healthy

  • Connecticut

    Contemporary American

  • Hartford

    Best Overall

  • Hartford

    Best Food

  • Hartford

    Best Service

  • Hartford

    Best Ambience

  • Hartford

    Best Value

  • Hartford

    Great for brunch

  • Hartford

    Innovative

  • Hartford

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Laurel in West Hartford delights diners with its "amazing food," offering creative, eclectic dishes that blend various cultures. Guests rave about the "impeccable service," with attentive staff making every visit memorable. The ambiance is "beautifully decorated," and the restaurant is ideal for celebrations, featuring "delicious creative food" and unique cocktails.
202 Reviews
  1. John

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first visit and everything was fantastic! We’ll be back!

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  2. Maura

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is amazing with many choices of various food cultures! Service was impeccable. The wine list is limited and lacks recognizable varietals that made ordering a challenge.

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  3. Patricia Gold

    Connecticut4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 November 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best experience for our first visit to The Laurel on November 1st. The restaurant is beautifully decorated, and the food was unique and so delicious! Drinks were just as great. We visited on the occasion of my birthday, and staff presented us with complimentary bubbly and a birthday candle in an amazing chocolate cake. Thank you for serving such a wonderful and memorable birthday lunch! We’ll definitely be back to visit again.

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  4. jennifer Gold

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and service. It was quiet too given that it’s on a busy street.

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  5. Floyd

    New Orleans / Louisiana22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We stopped by to have brunch at the Laurel on Sunday and it was wonderful. The food was eclectic and fantastic. Blend of unique combinations of ingredients made the dishes visually attractive as well as delicious. The service was amazing! Thank you Abraham. I had a guest visiting from out of town. Abraham’s service made the brunch even more special. Well, done

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  6. Laura

    Connecticut3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 24 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was good. We had a brunch menu which some in the party appreciated. The service was great. Our waitress was super attentive to our large party.

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  7. Sahireliz

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 16 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely recommend this restaurant. The food was delicious and the waiters were very accommodating and kind. If you’re having hesitations in trying it because fine dining is not your taste. Take it from a food truck lover like me you want to try this place. I don’t remember the last time I wanted to lick a plate clean. The food was incredibly fresh and locally sourced and the blend of spices and textures was amazing! 10/10 would recommend!

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  8. Theodora

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an amazing birthday dinner at The Laurel. We enjoyed a number of shared dishes, wines and dessert. Our server, Marla, was great! We appreciated her knowledge of the dishes and overall enthusiasm for making sure we had an enjoyable evening. The supporting staff were also helpful refilling our water glasses and bringing out dishes from the kitchen in a timely manner. As the birthday girl, I also appreciated the card, candle in the dessert and the glasses of bubbly for the table.

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  9. gustavo Gold

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 4 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food locally sourced. Unique recipes and very tasteful.

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  10. Russell Gold

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We discovered this restaurant on the spur of the moment and it was wonderful. Great small plate options with a variety of flavors. We will definitely be coming back.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 11:00–15:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual

FAQs

The Laurel’s menu is built for sharing, guests describe the small plates as shareable and often say the tapas-style plates are generous enough that parties leave comfortably full.

The Wagyu Beef Skewers are a recurring favorite, guests repeatedly praise the tender souvlaki-style wagyu with whipped feta and the olive-and-date salad.

Yes, The Laurel is often recommended for special evenings, with reviewers calling it a perfect date‑night spot and praising anniversary dinners and thoughtful wine pairings.

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished-but-comfortable attire; many guests mention dressing up a touch for anniversaries and special occasions.

Yes, The Laurel stages special chef-led multi-course events and themed dinners, including anniversary six-course chef’s specials with wine pairings, a Harvest prix‑fixe wine dinner, and a Filipino dinner series.

Sunday brunch (Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm) is a guest favorite, reviewers repeatedly praise The Laurel’s brunch offerings.

The Laurel is cozy and intimate, a brick‑walled, candlelit spot with a front bar and comfortable dining rooms, where guests describe a calm, conversation-friendly vibe and moderate lighting.

Yes, The Laurel is family‑friendly: guests report bringing kids for brunch and family celebrations, and one reviewer specifically notes children enjoyed kid-friendly options like mac and cheese.

Yes, the menu includes clearly labelled vegetarian (V) and vegan (VG) dishes, and staff have accommodated gluten-free diners on request.

The patio is dog‑friendly, reviewers describe dining there with a pup and being offered treats, making it a pleasant outdoor option for dog owners.

For a particularly lovely visit, plan for Sunday brunch (the restaurant lists brunch hours Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm), guests repeatedly praise the brunch as very enjoyable.

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The Laurel

4.9
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
West Hartford

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
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