Must-see restaurants in Connecticut

  • Fire and Spice

    Connecticut

    Just outside of the downtown core, Hartford has one notable restaurant catering to nonmeat eaters, lovers of vegetables and those with food intolerances…

  • Sono Harbor Deli & Cafe

    Connecticut

    This airy cafe with high ceilings serves Illy barista coffee and fabulous diner-style breakfasts with cafe-style touches at greasy-spoon prices…

  • J.P. Gifford Market

    Connecticut

    Gifford has expanded to two Litchfield locations, and the Kent market is a handy spot to get all-day breakfast burritos and intriguing sandwiches like the…

  • Ferris Acres Creamery

    Connecticut

    Three generations of the Ferris family, who've owned this property since the mid-19th century, produce a stunning variety of ice cream here during the…

  • Local Kitchen & Craft Beer

    Connecticut

    Solid pub food like fish and chips backed up with some Connecticut ales (and those from further afield) make this a pleasant dining experience. Lobster…

  • Luc's Cafe

    Connecticut

    A tidy little French bistro set in a narrow street off the main drag is a nice place to enjoy a soup or ham sandwich with a glass of continental white:…

  • Plan B

    Connecticut

    The Glastonbury branch of this northeast burger chain is a rowdy joint with a cabinet of bourbon behind the bar, televised football games and red-leather…

  • Chip's

    New Haven

    A Connecticut staple since 1966, these buttermilk pancakes are somehow light as a feather, and topped with a choice of boysenberries, pecans or maple…

  • Vanilla Bean Cafe

    Connecticut

    Families, cyclists and Sunday drivers regularly make the pilgrimage to 'The Bean' for creative casual dining, live music (including open mikes and well…

  • Soleil and Suns Bakery

    Connecticut

    Quiet Cornerners from miles around love Bill Beausoleil's loaves, including Asiago cheese, cranberry-pecan, cinnamon-raisin and garlic cheddar. English…

  • Ibiza Tapas

    Connecticut

    A lovely looking tapas restaurant in an unexceptional strip mall in industrial Danbury. Friendly staff make it even easier to love the food, which is good…

  • Mountainside Cafe

    Connecticut

    Tastefully done in white tile and wood, this old Appalachian Trail way station does solid omelets and sizable sandwiches, along with healthy kale and…

  • Sally's Apizza

    New Haven

    One of the New Haven 'pizza family,' Sally's has been at it since 1938; the white-clam pie ($12.75) is legendary for good reason, but all pizzas share the…

  • Zuppardi's Apizza

    New Haven

    In the quieter neighborhood of West Haven, Zuppardi's is a great alternative to the New Haven pizza mob, if you're looking for somewhere without the…

  • Solé

    Connecticut

    Sit at the marble-topped bar with a glass of pinot grigio and watch the chef prepare wood-fired pizzas and northern Italian dishes, such as Tuscan bread…

  • Booktrader Cafe

    New Haven

    This light-filled, new-and-used book-filled atrium (you won't believe how many books there are) is a delightful place to devour scrumptious sandwiches and…

  • Mrs Bridge's Pantry

    Connecticut

    Sit down to English tea with crumpets, scones and clotted cream in this quaint wooden teashop. Tea comes served in china cups and there's a light menu of…

  • The Place Restaurant

    Connecticut

    Drive in, snag a tree stump for a stool, crack open the cold beer or wine you've brought with you and order up a feast of littleneck clams, lobsters and…

  • Rincon Taqueria

    Connecticut

    Friendly staff and spotless surrounds welcome you to this homey Chilean-Mexican joint serving delicious tacos, tamales and burritos as big as a baby's arm…

  • Otto

    Connecticut

    A new, more reasonably priced and homey offer on Main St: wood-oven-fired pizzas in a variety of red and white sauces and toppings. Will you have room for…

  • We-Li-Kit Ice Cream

    Connecticut

    Sit at trestle tables and slurp sundaes and housemade, farm-fresh ice cream with holidaymakers and locals. There's a bunch of wacky and wonderful flavors…

  • Tikkaway Fresh Indian Grill

    New Haven

    Students love this cheap, tasty and healthy Indian restaurant with plenty of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options and a fresh, clean, vibe.

  • York St Noodle House

    New Haven

    If you're looking for a quick meal that's both filling and inexpensive, look no more. This small eatery is usually filled with chatty students slurping…

  • Kawa ni

    Connecticut

    Kawa ni (meaning 'at the river') is a modern take on a traditional Japanese izakaya (pub) in the middle of Westport, offering visually appealing small…

  • Bobby Q's

    Connecticut

    This credible barbecue joint doles out wicked wings by the dozen and smoky ribs with a range of tasty sides. Its location – a sprawling suburban condo…

  • American Pie

    Connecticut

    A local favorite serving up 20 varieties of housemade pie, including pumpkin and blueberry crumb, alongside burgers, steaks and salads, offering the sort…

  • Sweet Evalina's

    Connecticut

    Serving up comfort food for two decades, this roadside stand features housemade doughnuts and pies, popular pizzas (including one with clams, scallops and…

  • Essex Coffee and Tea Company

    Connecticut

    A pleasant, jazz-filled cafe with a range of coffee drinks, loose-leaf tea and killer macaroons – they've won some awards and it's clear why. Local art…

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