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Pond House Cafe, West Hartford, CT

Pond House Cafe

4.7
4.7
2722 Reviews
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic
1555 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Nestled on the pond in historic Elizabeth Park the Pond House is surrounded by gardens & offers four seasons of charm with a menu to match. Changed seasonally we offer eclectic comfort food that reflects the down to earth but playful spirit of our staff. Announce Spring's arrival with a walk through the park followed by brunch on the patio. Stop and smell the world famous roses then linger over dinner as sun slowly sets over the trees. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch & Take out. The Pond House Cafe- stylish, fun & playful.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Comfort Food, Café
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 11:30 am–3:30 pm Sun 9:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Josh Fiorillo
  • Catering
    Pond House is able to cater to any out of house location including other local venues and your very own kitchen! We will provide everything from staff to clean up! Please inquiry today to have the Pond House to your house!
  • Private party facilities
    Both private parties and semi-private accommodations available, contact restaurant for more information
  • Neighborhood
    Hartford
  • Cross street
    Prospect
  • Parking details
    We are located in Historic Elizabeth Park, with public parking lots and street parking within the park.
  • Public transit
    on Asylum Ave.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,722 people are saying

Pond House Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Great for brunch

  • Hartford

    Best Food

  • Hartford

    Best Value

  • Hartford

    Great for brunch

  • Hartford

    Innovative

  • Hartford

    Healthy

  • Hartford

    Neighborhood gem

  • Hartford

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pond House Cafe in Elizabeth Park offers a memorable dining experience with "excellent food" and "phenomenal service." Guests rave about its diverse menu, including standout dishes like the striped bass, short ribs, and "creatively done" brunch options. "Lovely ambiance" and "attentive staff" enhance the experience. A perfect spot for special occasions.

2,722 Reviews
  1. Ron

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Brunch after Sunday Mass was wonderful, the staff at The Pond House provides excellent service.

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  2. Robert VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    A cute little cafe whose main business is performing weddings. The cate portion is open and spacious but noisy. Food is moderate to good, we had a listless clam chowder, a very nice Moroccan chicken soup, overly-flavored gnocchi with porcini mushrooms and a lobster risotto which was fine. We enjoyed three desserts, cheesecake, crème brûlée and chocolate lava cake, all of which held their own. Wine list was small. Service was polite but not prompt. Upon learning that we were dining for our tenth anniversary and had been married at the Pond House, the manager kindly comped one of our desserts. Overall a decent cafe but nothing super.

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  3. MsCasualTravelor

    New York City14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Had Sunday brunch with a friend whose first time visiting the Pond House was today. The poached eggs were nicely done, and the corn bread yummy (but please, give a whole slice of corn bread ~ half a slice gives a ‘cheap’ vibe). My decaf coffee was blah, which for brunch heeds to have good flavor. My friend enjoyed the food and ambiance.

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  4. Christine

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great time celebrating Moms 85th birthday with family and friends! The food was delicious and our drinks were very tasty! Everyone was very accommodating and the Host was even able to accommodate an extra person in my party last minute! We enjoyed ourselves immensely and Mom had a super fantastic birthday! Thank you to everyone at the Elizabeth Pond House Cafe. Bravo!

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  5. Nancy VIP

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    All three of us loved our brunch--- food, atmosphere and serve all top notch.

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  6. R

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time at the Pond House restaurant, for brunch. When I tell you everything was perfect, I want to go back the next day, for Easter and when friends come. I was very pleased with the entire experience.

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  7. Donna

    Connecticut9 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was extremely busy and we had a 1:45 seating for 3 and had to wait over an hour to be seated. The gentleman seating us was very apologetic, however, some guests just wanted to sit and talk and not pay attention to others waiting to be seated. We were offered an oj drink and later two free desserts which we thought should have been 3. Our waitress was great and also apologetic for our long wait when two women opposite us, must have stayed for over 3 hours. The service and food were excellent. Next time we would make an earlier reservation. This did not happen when we came for their popup dinner which was less busy and again the food was excellent as was the service.

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  8. Tracey

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal and inventive menu. I love going there.

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  9. Daria VIP

    Greater Boston79 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a sweetheart of a restaurant, nestled in Elizabeth Park. The food is always outstanding, as is the service and ambiance. There are choices for meat eaters and plant based lovers, and the plating is lovely. While this is more a destination restaurant for us, we come back over and over again.

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  10. Maggie

    Connecticut13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Pond House Cafe will never disappoint you. Upon arriving, our host seated us as we waited for our friends to arrive. Our server went above and beyond our expectations. In making reservations I made a note of my food allergies and rest sure, our server told me I need not worry she had it covered. This was my first dinner seating with Pond House and I will absolutely revisit. Our friends had never been here before, and were thrilled I suggested. The meal was plentiful and delicious! From the appetizers to dessert, this prix meal was stupendous! Kudos to the chef! Loved our servers and staff.

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FAQs

Pond House Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 231-8823.

Pond House Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 2722 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 33 times today
Google Map for Pond House Cafe

1555 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Prospect
  • Neighborhood
    Hartford
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 11:30 am–3:30 pm Sun 9:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Comfort Food, Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We are located in Historic Elizabeth Park, with public parking lots and street parking within the park.
  • Public transit
    on Asylum Ave.
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Josh Fiorillo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Pond House is able to cater to any out of house location including other local venues and your very own kitchen! We will provide everything from staff to clean up! Please inquiry today to have the Pond House to your house!
  • Private party facilities
    Both private parties and semi-private accommodations available, contact restaurant for more information
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