Cocoa

Finally got around to eating at Cocoa tonight. Short version: nice place. I’d have no problems visiting again in the future. I found it just a little pricy, though portions were ample and the food was well-executed.

I had popcorn shrimp with ‘dynamite’ sauce, which was nice and spicy if a little on the salty side. My wife started with a tempura California roll that was not only delicious, but entrée sized.

Speaking of entrées, I had a tortellini special, with a cream sauce, veal, and tomatoes. It was decadent. My wife got a really nice piece of salmon from the regular menu; it was also excellent.

We were stuffed and had to bring most of our entrées home, so no word on the dessert situation.

Overall, Cocoa is a quality addition to the West Hartford center scene. They’ve got outdoor seating in both the front and back of the building, if that’s your sort of thing. Given the awesome appetizers we had, Cocoa is also a worthy choice for just getting drinks and apps, too.