Social Profile: ![]()
![]()
✔️Brunch ✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out
… View more
The First and Last Tavern has been a Hartford landmark since 1936. The First and Last Tavern which derives its name for its location being the first tavern inside the town line and the last tavern when leaving the City of Hartford. For many years, it was know as the “tradesmen’s bar” when the “Original Special” of pasta, with a meatball/sausage and salad on a single plate was served at the bar or in a booth, often with a draft beer or glass of wine. Over time the First and Last pasta sauce has gained a following in the community. As the years passed, the sauce remained the same and the award winning coal fired brick oven pizza was added to the menu. The First and Last Tavern truly is a Hartford institution.
Long-running tavern serving brick-oven pizzas, pastas & other Italian entrees in a casual setting.
Hours
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 4–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 939 Maple Ave, Hartford, CT 06114
Phone: (860) 956-6000
Website: https://firstandlasttavern.com/
Menu Photos
Order and Reservations
Order: Order online
Photo Gallery
Related Web Results
First and Last Tavern Hartford
Hartford Italian food crafted using fresh, local seasonal ingredients to create signature flavors while delivering the most authentic taste of Italian …
Lunch Menu – First and Last Tavern Hartford
Soup of The Day · Pasta Fagioli · Meatballs Al Forno · Broccoli Rabe · Eggplant Marinara · Fried Calamari · Fried Mozzarella · Brick Oven Chicken Wings.
Dinner Menu – First and Last Tavern Hartford
Dinner Menu Raw Bar *Sampler 4 Each: Shrimp, Oysters, Clams *Countneck Clams Shrimp *Oysters Appetizers & Sides Soup of The Day Pasta Fagioli Meatballs Al …
Reviews
Jay Jay
Finally got a chance to try their pizza, Wow!!!! It all works in perfect harmony. Crust, sauce, & cheese. Crisp airy crust, flavorful sauce, and the perfect amount of wonderful cheese. I am definitely coming back! Shout out to Brenden, apologize if I misspelled, pizza master, you were right, I did enjoy! Thank you!!!! I will definitely be back!!!!
… moreMarco Ferreira
The shrimp scampi pizza is the best I’ve ever had and the cannoli have a flavor so unique and amazing that you won’t find anywhere else. The food never disappoints. I highly recommend this place.
… moreCydonie Brown
On a rainy afternoon in Hartford, Connecticut, I had the joy of treating my oldest daughter to a cozy, traditional Italian birthday meal. She indulged in a rich Cioppino. I had the hearty lasagna, and a crisp side salad. Not to be outdone, my younger daughter went for a custom-made bacon and broccoli pizza — a perfect comfort food for a rainy day.
… moreRM R
Great Italian restaurant with superb pizza. Had a small bar area to grab a pint while waiting for table.The Margherita pizza with pepperoni was delicious. The house breads were all very good. Highly recommend having a reservation during peak dinner/lunch times.
… moregary w
1st time here. Waitstaff was generous and forgiving of our large group of dysfunctional requests. Food was reasonably priced. I ordered the chowder, uck.. yuck. I hope it wasn’t from a bag purchased from Blount foods. BTW, Blount makes soups for every major restaurant in the country and located in Fall River. My calamari was low grade. Being from RI I know a good Rhode Island calamari. There were about 10 squid rings with lots of fried pepper rings and other stuff. Calamari does not need fried pepper rings, that’s the beauty. The raisin bread and foccaccia were wonderful. I don’t speak for the other friends entries. But could the owner please ask the staff not to wear political baseball caps. That alone will reduce your clientele unless that’s your desire
… moreM Dennehy
This remains one of my all-time favorite places to go. The food is outstanding. I think their clam pizza far outshines Pepe’s by a long shot but it’s best to eat this straight out of the oven and not as takeout–it’s sublime (I’m hankering for one as I write this). The staff is terrific, each and every one of them. I’ve been an inconsistent regular for the last 40+ years (yikes!) and I’ve never encountered any staff member who was off their game. The ambiance is perfetto, the ideal blend of neighborhood comfort zone and garlic-scented Italian eatery, with awesome historical nods to Hartford and the local scene. FIRST come for the food AND LAST come for the vibe. Love you guys, heart and soul.
… moreLisa Shaw
Love, love, love this restaurant! Varied menu, delicious food, and the best Italian bread ever! You can purchase a huge loaf to take home and share it with family and friends. The only drawback is the parking. Small lot and it fills quickly at night.
… moreCanary Kin
First and Last Tavern Hartford Connecticut is a landmark. First went there in the 90s and it was already established as a local landmark then.
Went there recently in a group had a great time. started with a bread basket with a variety of excellent breads.
Appetizers and salad
We ordered the arugula and lemon salad as well as the calamari appetizer. Both were excellent.
Pizzas
The entire group was in the mood for pizzas so we shared three different pies:
Broccoli pie
This is a white pie with broccoli mozzarella and ricotta cheese. The crust was perfect . Crisp and Crunchy on the outside, thin, light yet firm. (New Haven style). This is a very good pie.
Tomato pie
This excellent pie does not come with mozzarella. It has grated cheese to complement the crust and the sauce. This is a very sophisticated pie, flavorful, texturally Complex, yet utilizing minimalist. This was a very good pie – no leftovers/no “To go” packaging required.
Margarita
Their interpretation of the margarita is also very good. We got this in a large which is a little harder to execute but this was done flawlessly. The crust was ultra thin, crispy, crunchy, and chewy. The sauce was flavorful. The cheese was perfectly done to complement the sauce and the cost not to compete. Overall well done
Service
The service was top-notch. Hadn’t been here for over a decade so didn’t know what to expect but it was exactly as I remembered. The ladies upfront where great. Everybody was professional and on their game. Our waitress was outstanding. She explained the menu very well. She was attentive make sure we had enough plates to share, drinks – just wonderful.
Atmosphere
This has a Pleasant and rich atmosphere. It has an old world/old school charm but it is evergreen. Brick walls, unique hand-painted tiles, actual Black and white historical pictures on the wall. It’s a very cozy, warm, pleasant experience.
Conclusion
This is one of the best pizzerias in Hartford county, Connecticut. Everything about this place is first class. We made the right choice going here for a wonderful evening and recommend you do the same.
… moreWent there recently in a group had a great time. started with a bread basket with a variety of excellent breads.
Appetizers and salad
We ordered the arugula and lemon salad as well as the calamari appetizer. Both were excellent.
Pizzas
The entire group was in the mood for pizzas so we shared three different pies:
Broccoli pie
This is a white pie with broccoli mozzarella and ricotta cheese. The crust was perfect . Crisp and Crunchy on the outside, thin, light yet firm. (New Haven style). This is a very good pie.
Tomato pie
This excellent pie does not come with mozzarella. It has grated cheese to complement the crust and the sauce. This is a very sophisticated pie, flavorful, texturally Complex, yet utilizing minimalist. This was a very good pie – no leftovers/no “To go” packaging required.
Margarita
Their interpretation of the margarita is also very good. We got this in a large which is a little harder to execute but this was done flawlessly. The crust was ultra thin, crispy, crunchy, and chewy. The sauce was flavorful. The cheese was perfectly done to complement the sauce and the cost not to compete. Overall well done
Service
The service was top-notch. Hadn’t been here for over a decade so didn’t know what to expect but it was exactly as I remembered. The ladies upfront where great. Everybody was professional and on their game. Our waitress was outstanding. She explained the menu very well. She was attentive make sure we had enough plates to share, drinks – just wonderful.
Atmosphere
This has a Pleasant and rich atmosphere. It has an old world/old school charm but it is evergreen. Brick walls, unique hand-painted tiles, actual Black and white historical pictures on the wall. It’s a very cozy, warm, pleasant experience.
Conclusion
This is one of the best pizzerias in Hartford county, Connecticut. Everything about this place is first class. We made the right choice going here for a wonderful evening and recommend you do the same.
Margaret Jachym
12.7.23 I was nervous about finding a parking spot but there were some next to the restaurant. And if you’re lucky, some street parking. Service and food were great. We had the cod, clams, pizza, roasted chicken, apple crisp and free bread.
… moreAram Lecis
Excellent old-school Italian spot, if you are looking for some traditional home-style food you can’t go wrong. I really enjoyed my Artichoke appetizer, and the meatball was spot-on too. The bread selection before the meal was also fantastic, particularly the focaccia.
Oh, and Marty the bartender is an awesome guy, much respect to him!
… moreOh, and Marty the bartender is an awesome guy, much respect to him!