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December 2, 2009

The Hartford area has a large number of excellent restaurants, many of which offer Thanksgiving and holiday meals. So if you would like to give your kitchen and your nerves a break this year going out to one of the Hartford area restaurants for a Thanksgiving meal can make for a relaxed way to spend this family holiday. It is difficult to say exactly which restaurants offer the best Thanksgiving and holiday meals, much of it depends on what you are looking for and expect. But the following restaurants can certainly be counted amongst the best that are offing a Thanksgiving and holiday meal.

La Trattoria
La Trattoria is one of the best classic Italian restaurants in the Hartford area. It has been open for over thirty years, is family run and prides itself on friendly quality service. This is one of the most popular places to go for a Thanksgiving holiday meal in the Hartford area and they get fully booked up very fast. They serve Thanksgiving dinner in set sittings throughout the day with the first one starting at 11:30am.

The menu they are offering is a very traditional Thanksgiving dinner. It includes a large family sized turkey that is brought out to your table to be carved, potatoes, two vegetables, stuffing, a choice of pies and a fruit basket. Plus you can get all of the left over turkey packed up to take home with you, so you won’t miss out on those day after Thanksgiving sandwiches. The atmosphere is kept friendly and casual making it perfect for families or those who don’t like a big fuss.

The cost of the Thanksgiving meal at the La Trattoria is $33 for adults, half price for kids and toddlers eat for free. They have no set deadline for reservations but do have a limited amount of tables available for each sitting so it is necessary to make reservations well in advance as they do fill up quickly. To make reservations you can call 860 673 5000. The La Trattoria is located on route 44 in Canton. They have directions from various towns in the Hartford area such as Avon, West Hartford, Simsbury and Canton available on their website, www.latrattoriact.com.

The Mill On The River
This is probably one of the most picturesque locations for a Thanksgiving holiday meal in the Hartford area, making it extra special, especially for a Thanksgiving dinner, due to its history. The Mill On The River was formally a working mill and is the oldest mill in Connecticut. Both the colonists and local Indians built the mill over 200 years ago. In return for their help the colonists gave the Indians protection from the warring tribes of the Mohegans and Pequots. There is no better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than in a location that is so closely tied to the purpose of the day.

The Mill On The River has large a Thanksgiving menu and has a number of options besides but not excluding Turkey. There are over fifteen appetizers and starters on the holiday menu including cream of mushroom soup, Caesar salad and the unusual dish of pumpkin ravioli amongst the choices. For the main course there is of course a traditional roasted turkey, but there is also sirloin steak, prime rib, chicken, honey glazed ham and baked stuffed shrimp for those who aren’t fond of turkey. Side dishes are traditional Thanksgiving meal components; mashed turnips, baked sweet potato and acorn squash. You will want to make sure you leave room for dessert; choices are pumpkin pie, cheesecakes, apple pie, pecan pie and chocolate mousse layer cake.

The cost of the Thanksgiving meal at the Mill On The River restaurant is $28 per person. Included in the price is one choice from the holiday starters, one main dish, one dessert and teas and coffees. Certain menu choices including turkey are available at a discounted price of $17.95 for children under the age of twelve. It is necessary to make reservations in advance. There is no deadline for reserving your spot, but please note that the restaurant has limited space so it is advisable to reserve well in advance to avoid being disappointed.

To make a reservation you can call 860 289 7929. You can also get further information about The Mill On The River’s Thanksgiving and holiday meal from their website www.themillontheriver.com or by emailing them at info@themillontheriver.com. The restaurant is located at 989 Ellington Road, South Windsor, CT 06074

Carmen Anthony
Being one Connecticut’s award winning restaurants it is no surprise that Carmen Anthony offers one of the best Thanksgiving and holiday meals in the Hartford area. There are five Carmen Anthony restaurants in Connecticut, with two in the Hartford area. These are in Avon on route 44 and in Wethersfield on the Berlin Turnpike. The Thanksgiving and holiday dinner at Carmen Anthony is designed to satisfy the taste buds of everyone with a delicious buffet. The buffet includes roast turkey, prime rib, baked Smithfield ham, stuffed fresh tilapia, baked stuffed shrimp, lobster ravioli, New England clam chowder and a variety of mouth-watering desserts.

The Thanksgiving and holiday buffet is served from noon until 7pm. The cost is $39.95 for adults, $19.95 for children under 12 and FREE for children under 5. For more information about Carmen Anthony and their Thanksgiving dinner visit www.carmonanthony.com. To speak with someone about making reservations you can call the Wethersfield branch on 860 529 7557 and the Avon branch on 860 677 7788.

These are just three of the best Thanksgiving and holiday meal offers in Hartford, but it certainly isn’t all the options. There is a large number of restaurants in the Hartford area that offer a Thanksgiving and holiday meal. The best way to find out about who is offering a special dinner for Thanksgiving is to check in the local papers or you can call your favourite restaurants and ask what they are offering.

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