Spris Restaurant
Hartford, CT 06103
Phone: (860) 247-7747
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- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Spris Restaurant – by Jessica Konopa
The Scene
Young couples and middle-aged professionals gaze out nearly floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Constitution Plaza and the stunning, all-glass Phoenix Life Insurance building. Contemporary twists on classic Italian dishes are elegantly served in a quiet, open atmosphere.
The Food
Diners munch on artisanal breads, airy bread sticks and tapenade as they await heaping meals. Antipasti on colorfully painted earthenware platters include carpaccio of thin-sliced Angus tenderloin in a nest of arugula, shaved Parmesan and salty, marinated artichokes. Diced tomatoes, bitter black-olive paste and artichoke hearts crown garlicky bruschetta. The veal chop is lacquered in smooth mushroom jus and sided by uncomplicated sautéed spinach. Lightly battered, tender fried calamari, jumbo shrimp, sea scallops and rounds of zucchini complete the satisfying and greaseless fritto misto that needs no dipping sauce. Vanilla pastry cream oozes out of the profiterole smothered in light ganache. Traditional tiramisu makes diners wonder whose Italian grandmother is hiding in the kitchen.
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Insider Tips
ParkingPark in the adjacent garage and enter directly into the restaurant without setting foot outside.
What to DrinkServers happily shake up the house Spris cocktail--an aperitif of prosecco, Campari, soda water and garnished with a lemon twist.
User Reviews for Spris Restaurant
12/07/2007 Posted by kypkmd
I went here with a group of friends a couple of years ago for our annual Christmas get together. We were seated promptly but it was downhill from there.Very Very slow service.Meals were brought out one or two at a time with a lot of time in between.Dishes were almost thrown on the table.Finally one of our group had a heated talk with the person in charge that night. We all vowed to never go there again
Pros: The view
Cons: awful wait staff
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06/24/2006 Posted by discerningdi
This is one of the best locations that will suit any occasion and any time. The service is impeccable. The food will satisfy the most discerning taste buds. Their pasta & pizza have a distinctive clean taste, a trademark of authentic Italian cooking that lets one indulge without feeling heavy afterwards. The fish was exquisite. The wine list provides interesting choices. I wish they were open on Sundays as well! By the way, parking garage is right there. Ask the staff to stamp a receipt to get a parking discount. Oh, don't forget to take a stroll to the riverfron afterwards (weather permitting).
Pros: food, ambiance, service
Cons: closed on Sundays
