The Laurel

Hosted my mom’s 70th birthday dinner here, and it was EASILY one of the best dining experiences I’ve had in my 35 years on this planet! The food is PHENOMENAL!! Everything was so incredibly flavorful, the drinks were all super creative and unique, and the atmosphere was really lovely. I booked the private dining space, and did the 4 course dinner. For myself, I ordered the beet ensalada, the garam masala wings, the Black Sea bass, and the tres leches tiramisu and I genuinely could not pick a favorite. Each item was so incredible in its own way, and I sincerely mean it when I say this was one of the best dinners I’ve ever had. Worth every cent!!! And to top it off, the Laurel team was super easy to work with and extremely accommodating. I cannot recommend them enough, and most certainly pl

I recently celebrated my 6th anniversary and our dinner at the Laurel met and exceeded my expectations for a wonderful date night dinner. I had eaten at this restaurant months ago and was happy to see how their menu rotates with the season and their local suppliers, with an eclectic menu of wonderful items. They also changed their cocktail menu around as well. My past visit was very satisfactory with food, service and ambiance and had high expectations for this date night. My partner and I ordered 4 dishes-- the spicy caesar salad, the haluski pasta with duck bacon, sausage rolls and wagyu skewers. The spicy caesar was crunchy and delicious with a nice kick of chili crisp. The sausage rolls were tender on the inside, while nice and flaky on the outside with a really delicious horseradish

Held my birthday at The Laurel and it was beyond anything I could’ve expected. The food was so delicious & the cocktails were creative & well balanced. 10/10 recommend. The cornbread, Cesar salad, and the steak & frites were a HIT at our table. The chef is so kind & the service staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Can’t wait to try brunch out!

Food was wonderful. We got small plates to share because of the suggestion of our waiter. He suggested 2-3 for our table of 4. We ended up with 5. Which was sufficient. 2-3 would not have been enough food for us. My favorite meal was the pasta!

The Laurel in West Hartford will always hold an incredibly special place in our hearts. My wife and I met on their very first Ladies Night, so choosing The Laurel for our wedding dinner felt deeply meaningful and beautifully full-circle. Having a safe, affirming space as a queer couple was incredibly important to us, and The Laurel truly delivered. Knowing that they are LGBTQ-owned made the experience even more meaningful. From the very beginning, we felt completely welcomed, celebrated, and supported, not just as customers, but as ourselves. The team was attentive, thoughtful, and genuinely excited to help us plan such an important evening. They went above and beyond to make us feel special, and every detail was handled with care. The atmosphere, the service, and the warmth of the staff m