Costa Del Sol Restaurante
(860) 296-1714
901 Wethersfield Ave
Hartford,
CT
06114
41.7313
-72.6699
Neighborhood: South End
What People Are Saying About Costa Del Sol Restaurante
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The Scene
Unwind to Spanish guitar music and Old-World serenity at this neighborhood restaurant. Green pillars with fanciful capitals; tall, small-paned windows; sand-colored stucco walls; and a mural of beaches, palms and gaily painted boats transport diners to Spain.
The Food
Hot appetizers include artfully arranged piquillo peppers stuffed with chunky codfish and spinach then drizzled with smooth, salty red pepper sauce. Shrimp sauteed with olive oil and transparent garlic filets, sweet paprika and white wine arrive sizzling in shallow earthenware casseroles. Serrano ham drapes over Catalonian garlic bread topped with slices of tomato, garlic and fresh green herbs. Garlicky salsa verde glazes plump, pan-seared sea scallops nestled in al dente linguini. Diners shell clams and mussels in the bubbling tomato-broth casserole swimming with squid, shrimp, scallops and fish, accented by fragrant saffron rice. House-made desserts include dense cheesecake in a puddle of sweet orange liquor sauce and crema catalana, a loose custard with a crisp crust.
User Reviews
js810
January 01, 2008
Costa Del Sol is a consistently excellent restaurant. We went once a few years ago, and this year during Hartford's restaurant week. This year, we had the empanada and sausage appetizers, which were indescribably good. Same for the paella we split. I even liked the rice pudding, which usually I don't care for. To top it off, the sangria is perfect. It's expensive, but well worth the cost. Go!
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deedeemom
September 24, 2007
On our way to a concert in Hartford, my son and I noticed Costa Del Sol and stopped. Not having reservations, I was concerned we could not be accommodated. However, we were seated promptly and found the wait staff to be friendly and helpful. The restaurant was very clean, and the atmosphere relaxed and amicable. The food itself was extraordinary! The seafood I had was not over cooked and very moist and flavorful. My son had a steak which he claimed was very well prepared and one of the best he had ever eaten. Being a chef himself, I took his word for it! This is a restaurant I would highly recommend to friends.
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annkasj
September 23, 2007
The service was prompt and pleasant. the atmosphere was clean, and intimate - definitely encouraged conversation. the wine was ok. the food was light, fresh and delicious. I really enjoyed myself, thanks to the recommendations. Make a reservation.
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The Extras:
Costa del Sol operates a specialty store next door that sells Spanish delicacies like olive oils and wines.
Know Before You Go:
There are three different paellas--house, seafood and vegetarian. Each serves a minimum of two people.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Carry Out, Notable Wine List
