DONDE JULIO RESTAURANT

4.5 ( 268 reviews )
Checking... 7:30 AM - 4:40 PM See Hours
$10–20
83 Park St, Hartford, CT 06106, United States
+1 860-724-3197

Located at 83 Park St in Hartford, DONDE JULIO RESTAURANT captivates diners with an authentic taste of Colombia. This gem of a Colombian restaurant offers a delightful menu that is consistently praised by patrons. According to Amanda Wang, the pon de bono is a must-try—warm, fluffy, and with a delightful texture. Its friendly staff adds to the experience, making visits feel welcoming and personal.

Matthew Hyde also commends the lunch offerings, particularly the cerdo apanado and calentado #3. He highlights the rapid service and cleanliness, alongside the delicious bunuelos that round off a perfect meal. Emellin Laughner shares a sentiment reminiscent of home, underscoring the restaurant's ability to evoke nostalgia through authentic Colombian flavors.

And let’s not forget the rave review from Makayla, who touts their rice and beans and sweet plantains as the best around. Whether indulging in hearty mains, savory sides, or delightful snacks, DONDE JULIO RESTAURANT proves to be a culinary refuge for those seeking genuine Colombian cuisine. It’s a place where every dish is made with care, making each visit a cherished experience.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Does not have assistive hearing loop
    • No wheelchair-accessible car park
  • From the business
    • Identifies as women-owned
  • Service options
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has gender-neutral toilets
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Plenty of parking

Reviews For DONDE JULIO RESTAURANT

Amanda Wang
Jun 27,2025
Yummmy pon de bono. Warm fluffy and texture is so good. Friendly staff for my lil take out bread but close to 3 for one but I shared with my friends which is justified! :)
Matthew Hyde
Jun 15,2025
My wife and I went for lunch. The food was delicious. My wife had the cerdo apanado and I had the calentado #3. We also had some bunuelos and pandebono. Everything was delicious, the service was great, the restaurant was clean and the food came out quickly. Would definitely recommend.
Emellin Laughner
Jun 11,2025
Great food, great service it brought me back to my home colombia will definitely be back
Makayla
Jun 11,2025
Best rice and beans ever the plantains are always sweet and delicious.
Michelle THEFAM
May 29,2025
Best grocery away clean and have great service
Victor Ramos
May 7,2025
Great homemade Colombian style food and super great service. Server Diana was super nice with our group. Tasty. I’ll come back in my next visit to Hartford. PS: try the Colombian burger, it’s awesome
acKILLes
Apr 11,2025
Walking by you might think this little place isn't much but go inside and have some of the food and you'll feel like you're in heaven. The food is absolutely AMAZING! My girlfriend had the chicken that comes out on like a hot skillet and it was bursting with flavor! I had the steamed flank steak and it was absolutely incredible. The meat was so tender and juicy. Just full of flavor and it just pulled apart so easily. The lady who was at the counter taking our order came out and served us and she came back to check on us to ask how the food we liked our food. She was so nice and courteous. The staff that I did get to meet were very nice and friendly. I'm definitely going back!
Daniel Pardo
Mar 27,2025
Good Colombian food is hard to come by. This place actually blew me away with both the proportion and quality of the food. Ordered the bandeja for lunch and had more than enough for dinner. Will definitely order again. Edit: coming back months later just to rave about this place. I can’t give it enough stars. Hands down the BEST Colombian restaurant in the area (and I’ve tried ALL of them). The pandebonos are to die for. The Colombian hotdog is the most authentic I’ve had in years, and again the bandeja is a slam dunk. This is a hole in the wall gem. The food is unmatched. I just wish their hours were longer!

Add a Review

Quality
Location
Price
Space
Service

Location

Appreciated by Others

Chang's Garden Inc
(533 review)
Chang's Garden Inc
  • 1753 Orchard Park Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224, United States
Chinese restaurant
+1 716-675-8888
Hook Fish Chicken And Grill
(459 review)
Hook Fish Chicken And Grill
  • 7915 Page Ave, St. Louis, MO 63133, United States
restaurant
+1 314-727-1115
El Pueblo Mexican Carry out
(301 review)
El Pueblo Mexican Carry out
  • 59390 Van Dyke Ave, Washington, MI 48094, United States
mexican restaurant
+1 586-677-7800
Jalapeno's Authentic Mexican Restaurant
(370 review)
Jalapeno's Authentic Mexican Restaurant
  • 88 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930, United States
Mexican restaurant
+1 978-283-8228
Fire & Vine
(547 review)
Fire & Vine
  • 115 W 1st St, Cookeville, TN 38501, United States
Pizza restaurant
+1 931-559-8463
Mr. Papa's
(108 review)
Mr. Papa's
  • Blvd. Kukulcan KM 12.5, La Isla, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancun, Q.R., Mexico
restaurant
Tres Galeones PH Polanco
(555 review)
Tres Galeones PH Polanco
  • Av Moliere 222, Polanco, Polanco II Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11530 Ciudad de Mexico, CDMX, Mexico
taco restaurant
+52 55 2580 7357
Yum Yum Soupe Dumpling
(711 review)
Yum Yum Soupe Dumpling
  • 3887 Saint Denis St, Montreal, Quebec H2W 2M4, Canada
chinese restaurant
+1 514-504-2068
George & Pilgrims
(1183 review)
George & Pilgrims
  • 1 High St, Glastonbury BA6 9DP, United Kingdom
restaurant
+44 1458 831146
Temporis
(229 review)
Temporis
  • 933 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60622, United States
Restaurant
+1 773-697-4961