This Connecticut Dining Experience Has Been Called One Of The Best Restaurants In The U.S.

Living in the shadow of New York City can be tough when it comes to getting recognition on a national level. Various cities in Connecticut are often described by their distance away from the Big Apple, and even for locals, it's easy to assume you have to travel into NYC for world-class dining. Anyone who's spent much time enjoying some of the top-rated restaurants in Connecticut knows that couldn't be further from the truth. The Nutmeg State is teeming with delicious eats, and many of our restaurants are (finally) starting to get the national recognition that they deserve. One of the indisputable best is Coracora, a Peruvian restaurant in West Hartford, CT that was recently named a James Beard finalist. Check it out:

The James Beard awards are some of the most coveted prizes in the restaurant industry, and to anyone who's ever dined at Coracora, it's no surprise that this place has been recognized.

This family-owned spot is named for a town in Peru, and serves up authentic Peruvian eats like you'd experience in the city it's named for.

The patio is adorable and it's so hard to believe that this was once a McDonald's building prior to Coracora's opening in 2011.

All of the food here is made in-house using authentic Peruvian recipes. The owners are from Peru and take pride in serving up quality meals.

The food is beautifully presented and looks straight out of an advertisement.

Definitely save room for dessert! All of the sweets here are just as incredible as the main dishes.

Have you ever dined at Coracora? This top-rated restaurant is definitely a must-visit!

For more information about this amazing Peruvian restaurant in West Hartford, CT, check out the Coracora website or the Coracora Instagram page.

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