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Bin 228 - Panini & Wine Bar

228 Pearl St
Hartford, CT 06106
Phone: (860) 244-9463
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Price:
$$
Cross Street:
Between Ann Street and Haynes Street
Best of Citysearch:
Wine List 2005
Hours:
Mon-Wed 11:30am-10pm, Thu 11:30am-11pm, Fri 11:30am-12am, Sat 4pm-12am, Bar: Mon-Thu 11:30am-12am, Fri 11:30am-2am, Sat 4pm-2am

Message from Bin 228 - Panini & Wine Bar

Bin 228 - Panini & Wine Bar

A Place for Wine, A Place to Dine

  • Happy Hour
  • Full Bar
  • Catering

Rated four stars by the Hartford Advocate, Bin 228 - Panini & Wine Bar offers Italian cuisine in a casual bistro dining atmosphere. We have the requisite extensive wine selection and feature a full bar in addition to our restaurant. We have a daily changing risotto and nightly featured specialty entrees. Come in for some fun and we'll take care of the food.

Bin 228 would love to take care of all your catering needs this holiday season. From private parties to all of your personal needs let the Bin take care of the work. Please contact us and let us provide you with the freshest ingredients and most pleasant care.

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Editorial Review for Bin 228 - Panini & Wine Bar – by Jessica Konopa

The Scene
Overlooking Bushnell Park, this modern Italian panini and wine bar occupies a long, narrow space reminiscent of a Soho eatery. Wine is even part of the decor--steel and cherry racks showcase part of the bar's collection. Brick and stucco walls transport hip diners to Italy. Waitstaff is skilled at interpreting the unconventional menu, and exceptionally knowledgeable about wine.

The Food
At bin228, diners choose from salads, small and large plates, bruschetta, tramezzini (crustless tea sandwiches), panini (grilled ciabatta), and sweets. The mixed greens in shallot vinaigrette, and the juicy tomato, mozzarella and julienned basil salad are refreshing starts, while the herb-marinated olive bowl is a salty transition to heartier fare. A zesty lemon mayo accents the pancetta, tomato and arugula tramezzini. The fresh tomato, pesto and fontina panini is lightly charred on the outside and gooey on the inside. Creamy "pana cota" makes a cool end to a spicy meal, and the crisp Nutella panino, a rich, chocolatey grilled dessert sandwich, is neat finger food.

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What to Drink

If you don't see your favorite bottle on bin228's extensive, all-Italian wine list, fill out a recommendation card and let them know.

The Extras

Like what you ate? Take it home. Bin228's entire menu is available for takeout.

When to Go

Mondays feature the bottled wines for half price. Come in for the weekday happy hours from 4pm to 6pm and enjoy $2 draft beers and $5 glasses of wine.

User Reviews for Bin 228 - Panini & Wine Bar

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/13/2006 Posted by slkeiser218

If you live in the Hartford area and would like to enjoy a simple meal and some great wine then Bin 228 is the place. When I visited this warm establishment I completely forgot that I was in Hartford, it definitely had a NY Chic "feel" with the exposed brick walls and warm color palate. The variety of bruscettas and paninis was just enough to fill me up. Whether this is a place to start off your night or it is your final destination it's a wonderful restaurant.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/31/2006 Posted by mbonar1001

Great for Italian wine. The staff was very helpful with the wine, even though they fell down when it came to other service aspects. Nice menu, oriented towards lighter fare. Not the place to go for a serious "foodie" meal. All the wines seemed to be Italian, which is a nice change. Wine prices seemed good by the bottle, per glass prices are very high ( I guess to encourage bottle ordering). Overall a great experience and definetly worth another visit. Not very many tables and small bar, so on a Friday, probably not a good choice.

Pros: Wine list, Wine knowledge, Food Quality

Cons: Limited Menu, Strangely quiet staff, Small space

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Editor's Review

Beautiful presentations of simple, quality sandwiches and snacks complement an extensive menu of regional Italian wines.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

What to Drink

If you don't see your favorite bottle on bin228's extensive, all-Italian wine list, fill out a recommendation card and let them know.

More Insider Tips

Restaurant Information

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Mon-Wed 11:30am-10pm
  • Thu 11:30am-11pm
  • Fri 11:30am-12am
  • Sat 4pm-12am
  • Bar: Mon-Thu 11:30am-12am
  • Fri 11:30am-2am
  • Sat 4pm-2am

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • Visa
  • MasterCard

Cuisines

  • Italian

Meal Price

  • $$

Amenities

  • People Watching
  • Romantic Dining
  • Brunch
  • Quiet
  • Notable Wine List

Recognition for Bin 228 - Panini & Wine Bar

2005 Audience Winner - Wine List

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