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"My family and I eat in many of the best restaurants in Connecticut and across the east coast. This restaurant can hold its own with any top tier restaurant. Service was excellent and the food was very surprising on just how good each course was. We will definitely be coming back again and a again. Thank you for a wonderful evening and great food!"

"A fantastic restaurant concept. Excellent food served by friendly staff to support a great cause. The price fix menu includes an appetizer, entree, and dessert. Due to the portion size you will need to have a good appetite or have extra to take home. Make sure you save room for the delicious desserts. A service charge of 20% plus any additional tip goes to Hands on Hartford."

"Great restaurant with a "pay-as-you-can" concept. It has set courses $40/55 for 2/3 courses for dinner with dishes made by great chefs all across Connecticut. The restaurant sets aside a number of tables for the folks who cannot afford to pay full price of lunch/dinner. It's a part of the "Hands on Hartford" organization. The food is great and the service and atmosphere are amazing. I wish there were more restaurants with this concept."

"This restaurant has a great mission for helping those in our community. The food was a plus and the service made the night a delight. The food was outstanding. We started with the hummus and bolognese. The bolognese was top quality. The ricotta was creamy and light, the pasta was aldente and the sauce was perfect. I love a good bolognese and this dish did not disappoint! The hummus was creamy and delicious. It was served with pita, but also an array of spring/ summer vegetables. It was the first time we have seen it served like this, but it was such a delight. It was a great accompaniment to the hummus. For dinner we ordered the chicken and pork. The chicken was served on pureed eggplant and served with summer tomatoes. The chicken was tender and flavorful. Very filling. The pork was beautifully done, crunchy and tasty. It came with an arugula salad that was perfect! Lemony tossed with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It was one of my favorites. Dessert was good with a lemon cake and a flourless chocolate cake. Both were delicious and a perfect end to our meal. Ok. So here's the deal. Remember, this is a benefit to our community, so it ended up running around 145.00 for two for three courses. They add on 20 % as part of their mission. This included two soft drinks and we left extra money to donate to hands on Hartford. This is a great place with excellent service. If you are looking for a different experience in a beautiful historic building, go visit. You won't be disappointed."