We found 380 Restaurants in New Haven County:
Featured Restaurant in New Haven County
John Davenport's at the Omni New Haven Hotel
155 Temple Street, New Haven, CT 06510-2602
203-974-6858
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Discount Gift Cards
This premier, 19th-floor restaurant welcomes you in an upscale atmosphere were you can enjoy an elegant dinner, a light breakfast or a cocktail in Bar19. Specializing in creative New England cuisine, we tempt you with Maine Lobster Mac-n-Cheese, George’s Bank Scallops and Long Island Duck to name just a few. Selection of fine wines available.
We offer spectacular views of New Haven’s historical green and one of the most prominent Ivy League colleges in the country, Yale University. Located at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner from 6:30 am – 10 pm Mon-Fri and 7 am – 10 pm Sat & Sun.
Featured Restaurant in New Haven County
Geronimo
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Nightlife / Southwest / Mexican / Outdoor Dining
The authentic Santa Fe cuisine on which Geronimo focuses is rooted in the traditional foods of the Apache and Navajo peoples, with some Spanish and Anglo-Saxon influences.
The bar, one of the largest and certainly the most unique in New Haven, offers nearly 100 types of tequila in addition to an extensive wine list and myriad top-shelf liquors. In winter, the expansive dining room, framed in slate and walnut complete with a leather wall, is warmed by an adobe fireplace (traditionally called a kiva). In the warmer months, the glass paneled wall, which offers a year-round view of Crown Street, opens up onto the largest patio bar and dining area in the region.
While many modern eateries tout "fusion" fare, Geronimo is 100% Southwestern, arguably the original fusion cuisine. The restaurant is named for the infamous Apache rebel whose current resting place, many believe, is New Haven. Geronimo's only request, when he finally surrendered to American authorities, was that upon his death his bones be returned to his homeland. If Geronimo's skull has, in fact, been brought even farther from his home to reside deep within a society of secrecy in our hometown, then at least we could bring a little flavor from his home to ours.
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Featured Restaurant in New Haven County
Frank Pepe Pizzeria
157 Wooster Street, New Haven, CT 06511-5709
203-865-5762
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Pizza
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 26/11/15 $20
While world-famous white-clam pizza is the standout at this Wooster Street landmark, many other varieties are also worth the often long wait. Beer and wine only.
Featured Restaurant in New Haven County
Central Steakhouse
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Steak
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/22/19 $49
Here you'll find tender and flavorful T-bone and porterhouse steaks, but also fresh Ahi tuna and Hawaiian escolar, outstanding salads and desserts from an award-winning pastry chef-- all served in a pleasantly hip city setting.
Featured Restaurant in New Haven County
Amarante's Sea Cliff
62 Cove Street, New Haven, CT 06512
203-467-2531
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Water View / Outdoor Dining
In your choice of three very special settings... our radiant, water side deck... our charming, private inn...our romantic, grand ballroom. Won't you please let us know how our forty years of catering the finest wedding can make your a perfect experience.
Featured Restaurant in New Haven County
American Steakhouse
354 Saw Mill Road, West Haven, CT 06516
203-937-7818
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Family / Steak / Casual / Big Bang For The Buck
Family fun dining at affordable prices! All entrees include our fabulous buffet bar. Best kids' menu in Connecticut! American Steakhouse is Connecticut's favorite family restaurant.
Featured Restaurant in New Haven County
Leon's
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian / Banquet/Catering / Outdoor Dining
Since 1938, Leon’s Restaurant has been synonymous with New Haven and with family-owned-and-operated Italian food. The tradition continues in Leon's new location on Long Wharf Drive, formerly the Rusty Scupper, with spectacular water views, ample parking and easy access to both I-95 and I-91.
Today, Edward E. Varipapa, executive chef and owner, again offers his customers a broad menu of Italian specialties in a friendly, comfortable, family atmosphere. Leon’s famous signature dishes, Pane Cotto, Gypsy Chicken, Pork Tenderloin Calabrese, and Squid Steak, just to name a few, will be prominently featured on the menu along with the famous ever changing “Goodie List."
DINING ROOM HOURS
Lunch: Mon – Sat, 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
Dinner: Mon – Sun, 3:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Brunch: Sun, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
BAR HOURS
Sun – Thurs, 11:30 am – 1:00 am
Fri & Sat, 11:30 am – 2:00 am
Featured Restaurant in New Haven County
La Tavola
702 Highland Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06708
203-755-2211
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Italian / Outdoor Dining
The center of Italian life can be found at La Tavola. The Table.
Here family and friends share food, stories, dreams and ideas. Here, life comes together around dishes both familiar and satisfying. It is the place where memories are made and lives are shaped. To paraphrase a popular slogan, “what happens at La Tavola, stays with us forever.”
At the heart of this restaurant is a passion for fresh local ingredients, classic offerings that honor a proud Italian heritage with a distinctive approach and the promise of real dining value. In December 2008, Connecticut Magazine, voted La Tavola "Best New Restaurant", New Haven County and Statewide.
Lunch Monday - Saturday 11am to 3pm; Dinner Monday - Saturday 5pm to 10pm.
Full service bar, wine cellar, private parties, catering, outdoor patio.
Featured Restaurant in New Haven County
La Luna Ristorante
168 North Main Street, Branford, CT 06405
203-483-9995
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Italian / Banquet/Catering / Dancing / Outdoor Dining / Brunch / Discount Gift Cards
Enjoy an upscale yet comfortable setting in suburban Branford, Connecticut at La Luna Ristorante, a restaurant that represents a unique blend of authentic Tuscan cuisine and truly innovative culinary creations. Savor the gastronomic creations of executive chef Edgar Ortiz and tantalize your palate with an exceptional selection of fine wines and sinful after dinner delights. Entertainment and lighter fare await you in the spacious lounge and the dining room waves with the soothing sounds of live piano music Thursday through Sunday. Join us for karaoke on Wednesday evenings and enjoy live bands performing Friday through Sunday. On Sundays, La Luna presents its award-winning brunch. Come and join us around the holidays including: Thanksgiving dinner, Easter brunch, Mother’s Day brunch and dinner, Father’s day brunch and dinner, Christmas Eve dinner, Valentine’s Day brunch and dinner, New Year’s Eve party and New Year’s Day brunch.
Featured Restaurant in New Haven County
Bentara
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Fusion / Malaysian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 24/22/21 $38
Take a trip to Malaysia in an elegant dining room as you enjoy a sensual and satisfying dining experience. Careful preparation and exquisite presentation in a dining room showcasing Asian artifacts, including shadow puppets, make your meal an occasion to remember. Spicy as you like it, the authentic flavors of southeast Asia and fine wines from around the world combine to envelop you in sensory delight.
Featured Restaurant in New Haven County
Café George by Paula
300 George Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-777-1414
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Breakfast & Lunch
Relax and Enjoy All Your Special Events.
Corporate & Private Catering.
Weddings, Showers, Christenings, Bachelor parties, Graduations, BBQ's, Retirements, Birthday parties, Lunch meetings, Non Profit Galas, Fundraisers.
Fresh & Innovative Cuisine.
We provide full service catering or delivery & drop service.
Waitstaff, bartenders, tents, rentals, linens, floral, music, etc.
Creative & thoughtful menus customized for your taste & style.
Breakfast & Lunch,
Private Function Room,
Dinners-to-go.
Chef-Owner, Paula Konareski
Featured Restaurant in New Haven County
Thali of New Haven
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Indian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 26/22/23 $39
Recently rated "Excellent" by the New York Times, Chef Prasad has brought his high-end Indian cuisine to a large contemporary space in New Haven's happening Ninth Square. Thali's exotic Indian cuisine can be sampled at the sumptuous, fragrant Sunday Brunch.
Featured Restaurant in New Haven County
Brazi's Italian Restaurant
501 Food Terminal Plaza, New Haven, CT 06511
203-498-2488
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Banquet/Catering
Quotes from an article by Keith Amoroso that appeared some time ago in "Great Taste." As we were ushered to our table, I was pleased to note that the room was packed. Everywhere you looked, you could see Brazi's large, young staff attending to their patron's needs and wishes.Brazi's Main Dining Room is one of three rooms available for your dining pleasure. As you enter this "new concept in family dining," you pass a large brick pizza oven and preparation area.There is also a large bar with a few tables, suggesting an outdoor setting.Our waiter introduced himself and brought over a basket of warm bread and pepperoni stuffed garlic knots. These little bon mots were an instant smash with all the people at our table.Brazi's is a family restaurant in the rue sense of the word. And parents can feel comfortable bringing even their youngest children here.Brazi's decor is decidedly Roman with columns, gazebos and water fountains. The walls are adorned with a tapestry inspired wallpaper.I dare you to find a restaurant value as great as Brazi'sGreat food and pleasant service at reasonable prices. This is the formula for success. Brazi's is a smash hit family restaurant.
Featured Restaurant in New Haven County
American Steakhouse
1170 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450
203-634-9994
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Family / Steak / Casual / Big Bang For The Buck
Family fun dining at affordable prices! All entrees include our fabulous buffet bar. Best kids' menu in Connecticut! American Steakhouse is Connecticut's favorite family restaurant.
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Papacelle
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian / Outdoor Dining / Discount Gift Cards
Hand crafted creative Italian food, unlike anything at all in the area and far beyond.
We bring you friendly attentive service, a great wine selection, and food made from fresh local ingredients daily. We craft everything by hand including our bread, all our pastas, and our REAL gelato.
Join us for an evening you will not soon forget, have a drink during our happy hour at our beautiful 12 seat striped mahogany bar, or relax by our gorgeous water fountain on our 40 seat patio, set off the road with a beautiful view of the Avon mountains.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
David, Adam, and Momma
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Sal e Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro
97 South Main Street, Newtown, CT 06470
203-426-0805
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Italian / Outdoor Dining / Discount Gift Cards
One of the top restaurants in the area, Sal e Pepe (which means Salt & Pepper in Italian) is as attractive a place to dine as owner Angelo Marini and his staff are warm and welcoming. Guests love the fresh flowers and the unique pairs of salt and pepper shakers at each table. The restaurant always features a list of intriguing specials. Sal e Pepe is especially well known for its sumptuous housemade fresh pastas, but tasty soups, imaginative salads, and entrees like pork chop Milanese, roasted salmon with balsamic glaze and vitello al Gorgonzola add up to fine Italian dining with contemporary American touches. You won't want to miss dessert, either. Even the bread and dip served are terrific. And in warm weather, guests can enjoy al fresco dining on the handsome enclosed porch.
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Bar Americain at Mohegan Sun
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Steak / Gourmet
An American brasserie, Bar Americain celebrates the foods of America with a healthy dose of the bold flavors Bobby Flay is most known for.
With a menu that ranges from Shrimp-Tomatillo, Crab-Coconut and Lobster-Avocado Shellfish Cocktails to Buttermilk Fried Chicken with Black Pepper Biscuits and Brookdale Farms Honey Sauce, Bobby combines his menu with the energetic fast pace of the time-honored European Brasseries.
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J Restaurant | Bar
297 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106
860-527-7764
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Mediterranean / Italian / Outdoor Dining / Discount Gift Cards
The former Pizza Plus has morphed into a beautiful butterfly, offering an upscale Italian menu sure to please the toughest critic. A couple of years ago, its enlightened owner, Jordan Dikegoros, invested a minor fortune, remodeling and expanding until the restaurant could stand shoulder to shoulder with the Capital City’s better dining venues. The restaurant’s name was changed and the menu updated (but some old favorites were retained). In hiring supremely talented Jennifer Krascella as executive chef, Dikegoros found someone more than equal to the challenge. This handsome restaurant also has free parking, eliminating one of the top discouragements to Hartford dining. In just a couple of years, J Restaurant/Bar has become one of the Capital City's top dining destinations.
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Birches Bar & Grill at Mohegan Sun
1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT 06382
860-862-8000
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Casual / American (Traditional)
Indulge in your favorite comfort dishes with a new and delicious twist at Birches Bar & Grill. Located in Casino of the Earth, Birches offers mouthwatering entrées prepared by Mohegan Sun's world-class chefs including cedar plank salmon, woodstone pies, flame-broiled burgers and their signature Turkey Timbers. In the mood for something light? Stop in for tasty small bites like a crisp salad or deli sandwich. Day or night, Birches always has something to offer!
116 Crown
116 Crown Street, New Haven , CT 06510
203-777-3116
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Tapas/Small Plates
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/23/21 $37
Housed in an old hotel, the design at 116 is modern and natural. Drawing inspiration from the rustic dishes of the Mediterranean Basin, the food menu is served tapas style and is appropriate as a traditional meal or sharing multiple dishes amongst a group. The wine list is divided by style rather than geography or grape varietal, with a focus on Old World Style.
121 Restaurant at OXC
7 Juliano Drive (Waterbury-Oxford Airport), Oxford, CT 06478
203-262-0121
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/23/20 $42
121 Restaurant @ OXC is located adjacent to the runway at the Waterbury-Oxford Airport.
With an open aired kitchen, wood fired pizza bar and view of the runway, 121 Restaurant and Bar at OXC promises to deliver a dining experience like never before.
Through emphasizing American favorites, 121 at OXC continues the 121 tradition of obtaining the highest quality ingredients, preparing them with a sense of simplicity, and serving them in an attractive wholesome environment, that is free from pretension.
146 Grand Street Bistro
146 Grand Street, Waterbury, CT 0670
203-574-9100
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
Lunch: Mon-Fri 11am ∼ 2:30pm
Dinner: Th, Fri & Sat 4pm ∼ 11pm
Full Bar Available * Daily Specials * Dinner Menu changes weekly
On & Off-Site Catering for your business or casual events
Please join us and we will impress you with an affordable, enjoyable dining experience in our pleasant atmosphere.
Cheers!
168 York Street Cafe
168 York Street, New Haven, CT 06510
203- 789-1915
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Big Bang For The Buck
Gay-owned and operated bar with pretty good food that's miraculously affordable. We don't happen to be gay, but we're tolerant and we can't resist the occasional Monday visit when a spagetti and giant meatball dinner is $3.99 and a meatloaf dinner is $4.50. Good desserts are made by Leah, The Gourmet Goddess.
Adriana's Restaurant
771 Grand Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511-4942
203-865-6474
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/16/20 $43
Long a New Haven Italian staple, those in the know order the aged New york strip steak with portobello mushrooms in Barolo wine sauce or grilled tuna with pesto-mustard sauce over wilted greens. Portions like Nonni serves of the tenderest veal, pasta with various sauces and the traditional Italian favorites to satisfy the pickiest [and hungriest] of diners. Open Sundays for banquets/business accomodations only.
Aldario's Restaurant & Banquet Facilities
240 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford, CT 06460
203-874-6096
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Banquet/Catering / American (Traditional)
Aldario's located on Naugatuck Avenue in Milford, has been a family run business for more than 50 years. Continuing the tradition of great food at reasonable prices and exceptional service, owners, Chef Sante and Rosemary Faustini and Family have been dedicated to presenting one of the most innovative menus in Fairfield and New Haven Counties.
Our food is high quality and exciting; always fresh and the presentation attractive.
American Steakhouse
1021 Wolcott Street, Waterbury, CT 06704
203-756-7529
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Family / Steak / Casual / Big Bang For The Buck / PROMOTIONS
Family fun dining at affordable prices! All entrees include our fabulous buffet bar. Best kids' menu in Connecticut! American Steakhouse is Connecticut's favorite family restaurant.
Anna Liffey's
17 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511
203-773-1776
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Casual / Bar
An authentic Irish Pub located right in the heart of New Haven.
Anthony's Ocean View
450 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT 06512
203-469-2348
Entree Price:
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Water View
Anthony's Ocean View offers great views of Morris Cove and New Haven Harbor, well-manicured gardens and access to the beach. One of the premier catering and banquet operators in New Haven County, it's also famous for its great colorful spreads of tasty food.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
526 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT 06477
203-795-5762
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Casual
Whether it's for lunch, dinner, after work, or late at night, we've got the neighborhood favorites you've grown to love.
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar
1088 North Colony Road, Wallingford, CT 06492
203-284-9956
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Casual
Whether it's for lunch, dinner, after work, or late at night, we've got the neighborhood favorites you've grown to love.
Archie Moore's Restaurant
188 1/2 Willow Street, New Haven, CT 06511-2594
203-773-9870
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Casual / Pub / Sandwiches
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 19/14/17 $22
Best wings in the Northeast! Lively atmosphere and fun bar scene make this the place to meet and greet old friends and new. Burgers and traditional pub food make for plentiful and pleasurable casual dining.
Archie Moore's Restaurant
17 Elizabeth Street, Derby, CT 06418
203-773-9870
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Casual / Pub / Sandwiches
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 19/14/17 $22
Another reliable outpost of the original (New Haven) Archie Moore's, featuring great wings, good pub grub and even better times.
Archie Moore's Restaurant
39 North Main Street, Wallingford, CT 06492
203-265-7100
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Casual / Pub / Sandwiches
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 19/14/17 $22
Another lively winner from the Archie Moore's restaurant group, with great wings, good sandwiches and even better times.
Archie Moore's Restaurant
15 Factory Lane, Milford, CT 06460
203-876-5088
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Casual / Pub / Sandwiches
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 19/14/17 $22
Still another outpost of the Archie Moore's group, with some of the best wings anywhere and good sandwiches and great times. Be there or be square.
Assaggio
168 Montowese Street, Branford, CT 06405
203-483-5426
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian
Contemporary Italian creations incude blackened Chilean sea bass over lobster risotto. Enjoy homemade desserts, too.
Aunt Chilada's Restaurant
3931 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518
203-230-4640
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Mexican
19th century converted farmhouse with large deck overlooking Sleeping Giant Golf Course, Aunt Chilada's has the area's finest Mexican food. Menu choices include the ever-popular enchiladas, burritos, chimichangas and fajitas. We also offer traditional Mexican dinners, with the accent on chicken and steak.And if Margaritas are your thing, we pride ourselves on our 18 [and counting] varieties to suit every taste. Three stone fireplaces, upstairs cantina featuring pool tables, large booths, and 4 TV's make Aunt Chilada's a fun place to be!. Kids eat free, Sunday 4-8 pm, with a magician doing tableside tricks. Karaoke Fridays, 10 pm in the upstairs Cantina. Across the street from the Farmington Canal Trail, 1 mile north of Quinnipiac University.
Ayuthai
2279 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437
203-453-2988
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Thai
Brand new Thai restaurant hasn't been around long enough for a consensus to form, but early reports are stirring interest.
Bacco's
1230 Thomaston Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06704-1713
203-755-0635
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
Our restaurant was opened 72 years ago by Santillo Bacco and has been managed over the years by his four sons, Leo, John, Ernest and Eddie, and Eddie's son, Sam. Bacco's is now owned by Mike Muca and Julian Muca.
Bacco's is a favorite meeting place for friends and family. Within our comfortable, open dining room we serve our highly prized and guarded family recipes and sauces. We have hot as well as cold appetizers and pasta dishes to suit everyone's taste. Our menu includes delicious veal, chicken, beef and seafood entrées. We offer daily features and have a wine list that I am especially proud of. And of course, there's always our famous pizza.In this, our 72nd year, I would like to invite you to sample all that has made Bacco's such a great Waterbury tradition. Today, there's all kinds of new restaurants opening that have to invent a past… we however have created one! Baccos' Restaurant is steeped in tradition and our roots run deep.Bacco's is open six days a week, closed Mondays, for lunch and dinner. Our Italian bread is baked fresh daily and is available for purchase during the morning and throughout the day. WE ARE CONVENIENT TO I-84 & ROUTE 8... EASY ON-EASY OFF EXIT 36 FROM ROUTE 8.
Ballou's Wine Bar
51 Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT 06437
203-453-0319
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Wine Bar / Cheese / Sandwiches
Ballou's is a casual and relaxed wine bar located adjacent to the Historic Guilford Green. We offer a selection of wines from around the world, as well as local vineyards, by the glass and by the bottle. A unique assortment of bottled beer is available as well. Our menu features light fare "comfort" food, as well as gourmet coffee, espresso, cappuccino, and an assortment of cheeses, fondues, desserts and handmade truffles. We hope to see you soon.
Bank Street Bistro
92 Bank Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
203-575-9755
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Mediterranean / Brazilian
Mediterranean-Brazilian fusion.
Seafood, Churrasco, Steaks and Chops.
Moderately priced cuisine served with style and flair. Sit back and listen to smooth jazz while enjoying our Bistro wines and tropical drinks. Bank Street Bistro--where you want to be!
Bar
254 Crown Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-495-8924
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Pizza / Brewery / Nightlife
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 25/17/16 $22
Bar is known for thin-crust, brick-oven pizza. You may want to try the ever popular mashed potato and bacon pie. Bar brews its own beer, is known as an after-dark New Haven hot spot, and is open 365 nights a year!
Fans of Bar pizza claim it worthy of comparison to the famous Wooster Street pies.
Bar B Q Restaurant
491 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT 06460
203-874-5653
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / BBQ
Welcome back to the Bar B Q Restaurant! We are thrilled to be back and better than ever. We proudly offer classic American fare using only the finest ingredients. Enjoy the comfort and elegance of our cozy dining room.
Bar19
155 Temple Street, New Haven, CT 06510
203-974-6858
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Bar
Located in John Davenport’s at the Top of the Park, this 19th-floor bar welcomes you in an upscale atmosphere were you can enjoy comfort food with a twist. Specializing in creative New England cuisine, we tempt you with Maine Lobster Mac-n-Cheese, George’s Bank Scallops and a selection of burgers, sliders and pastas.
We offer spectacular views of New Haven’s historical green and one of the most prominent Ivy League colleges in the country, Yale University. Located at the Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale. Open from 2 pm – Midnight Sun-Thurs and 2 pm – 1 am Fri & Sat.
Barcelona Restaurant and Wine Bar
155 Temple Street, New Haven, CT 06510
203-848-3000
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Mediterranean / Spanish
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/21/20 $41
Our newest Barcelona, opened in December of 2006, is our largest and most dramatic. Winner of the New Haven Advocate’s “Best New Restaurant” and “Best Wine List,” Barcelona is located next to the Omni Hotel in downtown New Haven just steps from Yale University. Here we have combined some of our favorite elements in a single location. A street-level lounge overlooks a dining bar area with a stone fireplace. The sophisticated glass-and-steel dining room is framed by a 200-bottle refrigerated wine cellar. The dramatic 80-seat private room is dominated by a 30-foot Spanish mural, and a 20-person Chef’s Table, fashioned from a single walnut tree, borders the busy open kitchen.
Basil Restaurant
142 Howe Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-865-4000
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Pan-Asian / Noodle House
Welcome to Basil Restaurant, we have a delicious noodle and rice, but also for you with your good service, let you come to our restaurant has a good dining environment so that you feel at home......
Basta Trattoria
1006 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510
203-772-1715
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 20/17/19 $39
Sustainable, Organic, Wild, Line-Caught fish and seafoods, Organic and Free-Range Chicken, Prime Grass-Fed Beef, Hand Made Italian Cheeses, Italian Wines from small family owned vineyards throughout Italy Lovingly and Skillfully prepared in the classic Italian tradition.Dedicated to using organic and sustainable ingredients, locally sourced, and carefully prepared in the true Italian tradition, with modern interpretations.
Family Owned and Operated by Chefs Frank & Claire Criscuolo, with Chef Daniel Sergi.
Beach House Restaurant
141 Merwin Avenue, Milford, CT 06460
203-877-9300
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Seafood / Steak
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 22/23/21 $48
The Beach House features all natural, hormone and antibiotic free premium beef, top quality fish and seafood, and organic fruits and vegetables wherever possible. The Beach House offers an elegant bar with a pub menu and raw bar, an open theater kitchen where you can watch our Chef at work. We provide comfortable friendly service from a classically trained staff, and offer over 500 wine selections from which to choose, including an extensive wine glass offering.
Beachhead Restaurant
3 Cosey Beach Avenue, East Haven, CT 06512
203-469-5450
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Italian
An East Haven landmark for 65 years. Beautiful water views. Windows are lined with booths to give a cozy atmosphere and view of Long Island Sound. Famous for Zuppa di Pesce and Beachhead Fried Combo, which are hugh portions to be shared by two. Great Baked Stuffed Clams and Rhode Island Clam Chowder. Private party Room. Open 7 days in the Summer & Winter 6 days [closed mondays] dinner only. Monday thru Saturday from 4 pm, Sunday from 1 pm.
Bertucci's
550 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT 06477
203-799-6828
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Casual
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 16/14/16 $23
Breathe in the heavenly aroma of fresh bread baking and vegetables roasting while savoring the remarkable flavors of signature seafood dishes, entrée specialties, pasta dishes, and of course, incomparable pizzas.
Bertucci's
495 Union Street, Waterbury, CT 06706
203-755-6224
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Casual
Breathe in the heavenly aroma of fresh bread baking and vegetables roasting while savoring the remarkable flavors of signature seafood dishes, entrée specialties, pasta dishes, and of course, incomparable pizzas.
Bespoke
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Outdoor Dining
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 24/23/21 $52
Bespoke is under new ownership, and is now open for Lunch and Dinner
Big Steer Steakhouse
231 Bank Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
123-456-7890
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Steak
THIS IS NOT A REAL RESTAURANT! THIS IS A TEST LISTING USED BY THE RESTAURANTSCT.COM DESIGN TEAM.
Great prime steaks in an old-world atmosphere. Salad bar, full wine list, and Happy Hour every day.
Bin 100 Restaurant
100 Lansdale Avenue, Milford, CT 06460
203-882-1400
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian / Spanish
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 25/22/23 $43
Bin 100 Restaurant is a contemporary eatery that exudes urbane chic. Table linens, stylish lamps, warm wall colors, and a cool wine bin display create a hip and elegant ambience. The focus of the cuisine is an exploration of Mediterranean flavors presented in updated, modern dishes. You will find an array of small plates, great for sharing or sampling while either in the dining area or at the bar with cocktails. Entrees are creative and satisfying. The extensive wine list is an adventure in moderately priced, global wines chosen to bring out the subtle flavors of the food. The friendly staff at Bin 100 is professional, yet casual, and strives to give guests an unforgettable experience.
Bistro Basque
13 River Street, Milford, CT 06460
203-878-2092
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: French / Spanish
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 26/20/24 $42
This bustling Basque eatery, mostly Spanish with a little French, features tapas and entrees at the north end of the Milford Green.
Black Bear Saloon
124 Temple Street, New Haven, CT 06510
203-562-2327
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Pub
A pub style restaurant and bar that is designed to appeal to everyone. Besides the perfect setting for any sporting event, the Black Bear Saloon is the perfect party scene with a live DJ Thursday through Saturday night. If great food is what you're looking for their kitchen serves a full menu until 10:00pm from Sunday through Thursday and until 11:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Also, if you feel like partying until close, enjoy items from our Late Night menu.
Black Bear Saloon
1201 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT 06460
203-301-0778
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Pub / American (Traditional)
A pub style restaurant and bar that is designed to appeal to everyone. Besides the perfect setting for any sporting event, the Black Bear Saloon is the perfect party scene with a live DJ Thursday through Saturday night. If great food is what you're looking for their kitchen serves a full menu until 10:00pm from Sunday through Thursday and until 11:00 on Fridays and Saturdays. Also, if you feel like partying until close, enjoy items from our Late Night menu.
Blackie's Hot Dog Stand
2200 Waterbury Road, Cheshire, CT 06410
203-699-1819
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Hot Dogs
Blackie’s Hot Dogs has been a Connecticut tradition since 1928. Over the years very little has changed, we serve the same dogs with our homemade relish. The menu is pretty simple it’s about the dog…all you need to decide is how many - one, two, or three! Blackie's is closed on Fridays throughout the year and it doesn't serve French fries.
Blue Pearl
130 Court Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-789-6370
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Cheese
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 20/22/20 $37
The Blue Pearl serves creative American cuisine and offers an extensive fondue list. Relax in the late-night lounge with a great martini.
Bobette's Take Out
93 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT 06460
203-874-9414
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Takeout / Delivery / Sandwiches / Lunch Only
Here, in our clean facility at BOBETTE'S TAKE OUT, our philosophy is to serve you home-style cooking and top quality products with GREAT service at a reasonable price.
Bocca
190 Main Street, East Haven, CT 06512
203-467-9498
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Big Bang For The Buck / Prix-fixe
In East Haven, starved for good restaurants, Bocca is a find. Not only does this two-year-old restaurant offer a modest menu of Italian dishes done with a little extra delicacy, freshness and imagination, but it offers prix-fixe early dinner menus (up till 7:30 p.m.!) that are the talk of the town. One hates to tell people about the restaurant and make it harder to get in oneself.
Brass House Restaurant
2620 South Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06706
203-755-4910
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Family / American (Traditional)
Open 24 hours. Breakfast served all day & night.
We offer casual dining at its best in a warm and inviting family atmosphere. We will do everything to make your visit pleasant.
We use only the freshest finest ingredients, quality meats dairy and produce. Every menu item and special is made fresh to order.
Our soups, mashed potatoes, and homefries are made from scratch. Our hamburgers are made fresh daily.
We have a daily selection of breakfast, lunch and dinner specials.
Brix Restaurant
1721 Highland Avenue, Cheshire, CT 06410
203-272-3584
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Continental
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 19/19/19 $36
Unwind in the comfortable atmosphere while enjoying Mediterranean specialties like roasted rack of lamb and potato-encrusted cod.
Bru Café
141 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06510
203-752-0052
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Coffee Bar
Bru Cafe is an oasis of calm in the tempestuous sea of our generally unbalanced lives. We are an escape, however temporary, from life's frantic pace. Or, if necessary, it is a cup of heaven to go.
C.O. Jones
969 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-773-3344
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Bar / Mexican
With specials like $2 Coronas, half-price margaritas and a free build-your-own burrito bar during happy hour, C.O. Jones is the place to be. The menu is chock-full of wings, quesadillas, burritos and other Mexican fare. Warm and inviting, this hip restaurant offers great food and drink, and promises a lot of fun. Dinner Mon.-Sun.
Cabo
1 Schooner Lane, Milford, CT 06460
203-882-1999
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Southwest / Mexican / Outdoor Dining
Mexican and Southwest cuisine overlooking Milford Harbor. Outdoor dining too!
Café Allegre
725 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443
203-245-7773
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 20/21/20 $48
At Chef Silvio Suppa's restaurant in the heart of downtown Madison, he has created a décor and menu that blend Old World techniques and tradition with New World tastes. His award winning cuisine is prepared and served with experience. It's the perfect setting for a romantic dinner for 2 or a social event for 250. At Cafe Allegre, "It's All in Good Taste."
For larger events of up to 600 guests, experience Chef Silvio Suppa's cuisine prepared at Woodwinds in Branford.
Visit the Woodwinds web site »»»
Café Atlantique
33 River Street, Milford, CT 06460
203-882-1602
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Continental / Wine Bar
A fine- wine and espresso bar serving casual bistro fare like grilled chicken, tomato and pesto paninis. ham, Swiss and roasted red pepper crepes, salads and delcious desserts. Wine tasting classes available.
Cafe Goodfellas
758 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-785-8722
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 21/17/21 $44
The Goodfellas staff is attentive, profesional and attractive. And the food...amidst all the excitement about this highly acclaimed restaurant, the food remains the main attraction--Italian Cuisine prepared to perfection.
Cafe Grounded
20 Church Street, Guilford, CT 06437
203-453-6400
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Breakfast / Prix-fixe / Tapas/Small Plates
Located, of all things, in a quonset hut, this intriguing cafe offers an imaginative and upscale menu of contemporary American items in a casual setting.
Cafe Ra
1163 South Broad Street, Wallingford, CT 06492
203-269-2960
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Coffee Bar / Sandwiches
An imaginative selection of sandwiches, wraps, paninis, smoothies and other delights makes this Wallingford cafe well worth a visit.
Cafe Taste
384 East Main Street, Ansonia, CT 06401
203-732-3447
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Coffee Bar / Breakfast / Sandwiches
Jeannine Erhardt & Roy Josias opened The Good Egg in Derby on Labor Day weekend in 2002... Within the first year of the opening, The Good Egg received notice from a chain restaurant in Arizona (also The Good Egg) and, for legal reasons, we had to change our name... Cafe Taste not only features the favorites from our original breakfast and luncheon menus but we are open in the evenings with a full bar, dinner specials and live entertainment as well.
Caffe Bottega
908 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510
203-624-6200
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Casual / Coffee Bar / Sandwiches
In the heart of New Haven on a corner of the Green sits capacious Caffe Bottega, which has developed a great following for its coffees, salads, panini sandwiches, pizettes, gelatos and desserts.
Campania Ristorante & Taverna
284 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405
203-483-7773
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian
Italian Fine dining at its best, Chef owned and operated by the Solevo Family, featuring many long standing traitional Italian favoirite dishes, along with steak and seafood. The best Sunday Sauce anywhere
Cancun Charlie's
1 Schooner Lane, Milford, CT 06460
203-882-1999
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Mexican / Outdoor Dining
Authentic Mexican, with a flair for steaks and seafood, overlooking Milford Harbor. Great wine list, over 20 different Margarita's, patio dining, water views.
Carmen Anthony Steakhouse of New Haven
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Steak
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 22/20/22 $52
The fifth restaurant, the second steakhouse, in this group of gems is now open in New Haven. Conveniently located just off the State Street exit from I-91, the restaurant offers New Haven County's best steaks and chops, fresh seafood and a great wine list. Private dining in Carmen Anthony style is now available in Southern Connecticut for groups of up to 100 or more, in the dividable State Room. Occupying the entire first floor of the prestigious One Audubon Building, the handsome bar looks out a floor-to-ceiling round window at this newly rennovated business neighborhood. Garage parking in the building, and Valet Parking on weekends.
Carmen Anthony Steakhouse of Waterbury
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Seafood / Steak
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 22/20/22 $52
Thick Certified Angus steaks, fresh-only seafood including Maine lobsters up to 5 pounds are featured at this sophisticated restaurant. Dinner every day, lunch Monday thru Friday. Wine Spectator Magazine has distinguished our wine list with it's prestigious Award of Excellence. Connecticut Magazine has declared us Best Steak New Haven County and Best Steak state runner up for the past five years. Private accommodations are available for groups of up to 40.
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Carousel Gardens
153 North Street, Seymour, CT 06483
203-888-2700
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Banquet/Catering
A restaurant with a story. Legend has it that the ghosts of the Woosters have been seen, heard, felt and photographed throughout the whole house. Come and have dinner in one of our three rooms in the mansion and listen to stories told by the owner that will put chills in your body or get a tour of the house and bring your camera. Ruth loves her picture taken! Even if you don't believe in life after death the dining experience is wonderful and the food is excellent... every one makes you feel like you are part of the family. We also have plenty of room for any type of party or wedding.
Cascade Fine Catering
480 Sherman Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering
The Cascade, a new state-of-the-art banquet facility is now available to host your magical affair.
From the Porte-Cochere entrance to the fashionable interior, you’ll find elegance, luxury and charm at Cascade. Placed on five acres, the outdoor amenities include a pond, pergolas, cascading waterfall, terrazzo and picturesque gardens. Arriving guests enjoy cocktails in the newly created Garden Room with outdoor terrazzo surrounded by picturesque gardens and waterfalls.
White-gloved service, succulent cuisine and graciously appointed function space, the Cascade will serve as the ideal canvas on which you can paint the event of your dreams. Their wedding specialists invite you to call for a personal tour of one of Connecticut’s premiere event sites.
Caseus Fromagerie & Bistro
93 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06510
203-6CHEESE
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Bistro / French / Cheese
ZAGAT 2009/2010: -/-/- M
In an attractive setting, this combination fromagerie and bistro offers an incredible selection of cheeses along with charcuterie and bistro classics like moules and steak frites, souffle, French onion soup, salad nicoise, and even, egads, poutine (Quebecoise frites topped with fresh cheese curds and gravy)
Chestnut Fine Foods & Confections
1012 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-782-6767
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Bakery / Sandwiches
Although our editor had a soft spot for Chestnut Fine Foods & Confections when it was located on lower Chapel Street, it has moved to the gentrified State Street neighborhood where it probably draws better food traffic. This versatile enterprise offers everything from irresistible carry-out food to serious catering.
China Pavilion
185 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT 06477
203-795-3555
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Chinese
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 21/17/19 $24
Srving Szechuan and Hunan fare since 1982, including traditional dishes like Dragon and Phoenix and Hawaii 5-0.
Christopher Martin's
860 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-776-8835
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Continental
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 20/15/21 $34
A Jekyll and Hyde combo of a formal restaurant and rowdy bar, this reliable New Haven Continental right next to the Yale campus is not expensive to begin with and becomes even less so with their "two for one coupons". Surveyors also give high marks to the community-conscious owner, who sponsors local charities.
Chuck's Steak House of West Haven
1003 Orange Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516-1727
203-934-5300
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Steak
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 18/13/17 $35
SUMMER SPECIAL, $15.95, NOW THRU LABOR DAY
Select a Chuck's Little Sirloin, Little Teriyaki, Chicken Dijon or Teriyaki, Baked Lemon Sole, or Special of the Night... includes our famous Salad Bar and your choice of Rice Pilaf, Baked Potato, French Fries or Vegetables.
In 1964, Chuck's Steak House created a concept that many other restaurants have followed. Our premise was and still is - a quality dinner and salad bar for a fair price served in a comfortable atmosphere by a knowledgable and friendly staff. Our longevity attests to that concept. We continue to strive to keep our original idea alive
Citrus
56 Broad Street, Milford, CT 06460
203-877-1138
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Fusion / Contemporary
New American/Caribbean/Fusion cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere of citrus colors and bamboo palms. Try the seafood pasta with Parmesan cream sauce, strawberry calypso grouper with bananas, and black Angus sirloin with Havarti cheese and mushrooms.
City Hall Cafe
234 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
203-754-8866
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
All of Greater Waterbury is buzzing about this new cozy, cordial eatery. Reminiscent of days gone by, Waterburians recognize the popular recipes of legendary Waterbury Chefs, and new culinary talent as well. One of "Waterbury's GREAT* Restaurants," (Gimme a Reason To Eat Around Town) the perfect complement to a visit to the Palace Theater.
Claire's Corner Copia
1000 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510-2402
203-562-3888
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Natural / Vegetarian/Vegan/Raw
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 19/11/14 $18
Since 1975, Claire’s Corner Copia has been devoted to sustainable vegetarian cooking. Visit this award winning restaurant for delicious and homemade Italian, Mexican, and other ethnic foods or pickup a copy of one of their national cookbooks.
Cohen's Bagel Co.
1347 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443
203-318-5090
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Bakery / Breakfast / Sandwiches / Bagel Shop
Hailing originally from Bronx and Westchester Counties in New York, we thought we knew a thing or two about bagels. With a lot of determination and a lot of help behind us, we came up with a terrific recipe, a great store location and hardworking team of people.
At Cohen's, we take pride in our products using only the finest ingredients to create our baked goods, sandwiches and salads. All breads, bagels and pastries are baked on-site daily. Cohen's Bagel Company provides a wide range of services including casual catering, corporate breakfasts and lunches, eat-in or take-out dining. Other than our now famous bagels, Cohen's Bagel Company offers a menu including fresh-baked breads, specialty sandwiches, smoothies, soups, salads, gourmet coffees and espresso.
Editor's Note: A great name for an eatery, and no, I'm not in any way related.
Cohen's Bagel Company
1008 Main Street, Branford, CT 06405
203-488-6200
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Bakery / Breakfast / Sandwiches / Bagel Shop
Hailing originally from Bronx and Westchester Counties in New York, we thought we knew a thing or two about bagels. With a lot of determination and a lot of help behind us, we came up with a terrific recipe, a great store location and hardworking team of people. At Cohen's, we take pride in our products using only the finest ingredients to create our baked goods, sandwiches and salads. All breads, bagels and pastries are baked on-site daily. Cohen's Bagel Company provides a wide range of services including casual catering, corporate breakfasts and lunches, eat-in or take-out dining. Other than our now famous bagels, Cohen's Bagel Company offers a menu including fresh-baked breads, specialty sandwiches, smoothies, soups, salads, gourmet coffees and espresso. Editor's Note: A great name for an eatery, and no, I'm not in any way related.
Consiglio's
165 Wooster Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-865-4489
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian
Located in the heart of New Haven's historic Wooster Street neighborhood, Consiglio's has been a City tradition since it was established in 1938 by Italian immigrants Annunziata and Salvatore Consiglio.
Today the second, third, and now fourth generations of Consiglio’s continue the family's tradition—offering our customers the finest Italian food at reasonable prices, and the friendly, gracious service they’ve come to expect here at Consiglio’s. We still serve the best of Annunziata’s Southern Italian recipes, like our hand-rolled Cavatelli, Braciola, Lasagna and Eggplant Rollatini, as well as our new favorites of the 21st century—like Chicken Amalfi, Veal Champagne and Filet Mignon Gorgonzola.
Weekly gourmet club cooking classes and summer dinner theatre in the Outdoor Garden are also featured.
Conte Ristorante
1573 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT 06460
203-783-1766
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian
Enjoy a true cucina italiana where everything is cooked to order and all the pasta is homemade. Claudio Conte, a culinary chef from Italy, prepares his dishes with the freshest ingredients.
You will feel like you are dining in Tuscany as you step through the doors of this romantic Italian restaurant.
Coromandel
185 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT 06477
203-795-9055
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Indian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 26/18/22 $34
Cuisine at Coromandel has captured a flavor of India with a menu that reflects its traditional character and also introducing a distinctive cuisine for the states on the Coromandel coast (Tamilnadu and Andhra Pradesh). In addition Coromandel offers you selected dishes from Karnataka, Kerala and Parsi Fare. We also have cuisine of Moghul Emporers, the early delights of the Punjabis, a wholesome of Goa's golden coast exquisite cuisine from the northwest frontier.
Crave
102 Main Street, Ansonia, CT 06401
203-735-3300
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Spanish / Caribbean
Crave serves eclectic Spanish cuisine with a Caribbean flair in a metropolitan atmosphere. Menu "cravings" include paella, scallops, short ribs and empanadas.
CrossRoads Cantina
210 Meadow Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
203-573-9458
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: BBQ / Bar / Mexican / Outdoor Dining
Tex-mex Cafe, indoor seating plus outdoor pation, private banquet room- banquet seats 46 people, outdoor seats 60 people, inside seats 100. Soft bar, full liquor license. Two pool tables, kids menu.
One of "Waterbury's GREAT* Restaurants," (Gimme a Reason To Eat Around Town) the perfect complement to a visit to the Palace Theater. Our kitchen is open Sunday thru Wednesday from 11 am to 10 pm; Thursday from 11 am to 11 pm; Friday & Saturday fromm 11 am to Midnight.
D'Amelio's Italian Eatery
718 Highland Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06708-4134
203-755-0261
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Banquet/Catering
Located in Waterbury's Little Italy, D'Amelio's features menu items like veal saltimboca and ossobuco. Try their signature dessert: Tuscan-style cheesecake. One of "Waterbury's GREAT* Restaurants," (Gimme a Reason To Eat Around Town) the perfect complement to a visit to the Palace Theater.
Daiko
400 Derby Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516
203-392-3626
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese
Known for having one of the state's largest sushi bars, Daiko also serves teriyaki and tempura dishes. Open daily.
Daniel Street
21 Daniel Street, Milford, CT 06460
203-877-4446
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Continental
Housed in a French Quarter replica with wrought-iron balconies and flickering lanterns, Daniel Street boasts bronze and purple hues and an acid-washed floor for dancing. Serves imported and domestic cheeses, fresh fruit plates, gourmet paninis and sweets like the double chocolate ganache.
Darbar India
1070 Main Street, Branford, CT 06405
203-481-8994
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Indian
Amidst splashing fountains and Indian music, Darbar offers a full menu of Indian specials. Try the 15-to-20-dish super lunch buffet.
Delaney's Restaurant & Tap Room
882 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515
203-397-5494
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Pub / Beer Heaven
This popular Westville joint has some 50 beers on tap, not to mention surprisingly good dining fare. In the Tap Room, from which the dining room is well-insulated, you can request peanuts and shell them on the floor. Not for those with a peanut allergy.
Diorio Restaurant & Bar
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Italian / Banquet/Catering
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 24/22/24 $48
A Connecticut landmark, from 1931 until 1981, and again since 1991 under its current ownership. Lovingly rehabbed from its famous marble bar, to its hand-carved bankers' booths, it's where central Connecticut diners in the know go for premier comtemporary Italian American favorites. Zagat 2005 again says EXCELLENT! A Palace Theater featured restaurant! One of "Waterbury's GREAT* Restaurants," (Gimme a Reason To Eat Around Town) the perfect complement to a visit to the Palace Theater.
Dolly Madison Restaurant & Inn
73 West Wharf Road, Madison, CT 06443
203-245-7377
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
Located one block from Long Island Sound at the Madison Country Club, this inn serves berry-crunch pancakes, prime rib and 10-ounce burgers along with healthy choices and a light menu.
Downtown At The Taft
261 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510
203-624-6331
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Italian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 21/20/20 $36
Hours
Lunch & Dinner Times
Lunch: Monday - Friday 11:30 to 4:00
Dinner: Monday, & Tuesday. 4:00 to 9:30
Wednesday & Thursday 4:00 to 10:00
Friday & Saturday 4:00 to 11:30.
"New Haven's BEST MARTINI," New Haven Advocate 2009
Drescher's
25 Leavenworth Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
203-573-1743
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / German
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 22/21/23 $35
Good, consistent German fare is served in a nostalgic and comfortable setting with vaulted tin ceilings, Tiffany lamps and turn-of-the-century murals at this Waterbury staple. If sauerbraten and Wiener schnitzel aren't your thing, there are reasonably priced Italian entrees to chose from as well.
One of "Waterbury's GREAT* Restaurants," (Gimme a Reason To Eat Around Town) the perfect complement to a visit to the Palace Theater. Open at 5:00 pm for Dinner Monday through Saturday on show nights: visit us after the theater for dessert and our famous bar.
Duffy's Tavern
241 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516
203-933-721
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
Rich oak accents, pictures of yesteryear and an array of comfort foods invoke warm nostalgia and high spirits at this neighborhood tavern celebrating over 20 years of fne food.
Dusitra Thai Cuisine
369 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT 06513
203-239-2232
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Thai
Thai cuisine is one of world’s most popular with a large array of sumptuous and nutritious dishes. The many herbs and spices used in That cooking give added medicinal benefits. With plentiful choices of ingredients and spices. Thais are able to supply their culinary expertise to create gastronomic delights with a perfect harmony of taste, flavor and texture. Indeed, Thailand’s tropical weather and fertile land have long provided plentiful and delicious food for domestic consumption and export overseas.
The kitchens of Thailand are not only creating wonderful dishes for Thais, but are also busy delighting my other food lovers around the world. Today the Thai food industry has achieved high international quality standards, meeting the requirements of markets overseas. Many food products are manufactured with innovative production and packaging techniques, helping to elevate Thai food onto the world scene. As one of the largest food producing countries over the last ten years, coupled with the fast rising popularity of its wonderful cuisine, Thailand is indeed the kitchen of the world.
Elaine's Healthy Choice
117 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511
203-773-1897
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Vegetarian/Vegan/Raw / Vegan
This new vegan Jamaican restaurant located in walking distance of the Yale campus says: Elaine's healthy choice is supplying the growing demand for tasty vegetarian meals and a healthy lifestyle. All of our meals are 100% vegan, tasty, nutritious and wholesome with no animal products or harmful spices used. Nutrition is our highest and main goal, and it's provided in every meal. We bake our own bread daily.
Eli's Brick Oven Pizza & Market
2402 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518
203-288-1686
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza / Takeout
The Eli's on Whitney crew, which also owns Laurel View Country Club, took over the old Bimonte's Pizza Castle location of the editor's youth and turned it into Eli's Brick Oven Pizza Market. In addition to delicious pizza, Eli's offers a range of other Italian classics as well.
Eli's on Whitney
2392 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518
203-287-1101
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Casual / Pub
Eli's is an American Restaurant with a sophisticated flair. Located on Whitney Avenue in Hamden, Eli's has been recognized by the readers of Connecticut Magazine as the Best American Restaurant in its County.
The varied menu features an array of fresh fish, steaks and chops and a large selection of enticing appetizers, including New Haven County's "Best Buffalo Wings".
Elizabeth's Cafe at Perfect Parties
885 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443
2032450250
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
ZAGAT 2009/2010: http//
For over twenty-five years, Elizabeth's Cafe at Perfect Parties has been delighting customers with food made from the freshest and finest ingredients. Join us for lunch, dinner and Sunday Brunch.
"Best American Cuisine on Shoreline", Shoreline Times Reader's Poll
"28" Zagat
"Amazing" New Haven Register
"Best of Connecticut" two years running, Connecticut Magazine
"Very Good", New York Times
Listed in Zagat's "Best Restaurants in American"
Equinox Diner
285 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT 06477
203-298-4100
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Diner
In Equinox Diner in Orange, it looks like there might finally be a challenger to upscale City Limits Diner of Stamford. Enjoy a menu of 140 items, including organic eggs, bacon smoked in cherry wood, certified Black Angus beef and Hawaiian French toast. A second Equinox Diner under construction in Mystic is expected to open in June.
Fattoush Market
584 Plank Road, Waterbury, CT 06705
203-753-2221
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Lebanese
Take a break from the usual tonight and take a trip to the Mediterranean—come to Fattoush Market right here in Waterbury, Connecticut. We’re the only Mediterranean restaurant and grocery store in town. Featuring traditional Lebanese foods, you’ll enjoy the scrumptious flavors of falafel, shish kabobs, hummus, or tabouli.
Foe, An American Bistro
1114 Main Street, Branford, CT 06405
203-483-5896
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Continental
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 22/19/21 $42
Fine foods in a casual setting, serving wild mushroom and risotto cakes, seafood succotash and pan-seared pork tenderloin.
Foster's
56-62 Orange St., New Haven, CT 06511
203-859-6666
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 17/17/17 $41
Bamboo and stonework lend atmosphere to this handsome contemporary American eatery on Ninth Square. Foster's is jointly owned by creative chef David Foster and by Ming Lau of nearby Miso. Just about every dish on the highly creative menu includes some kind of interesting twist.
Frank Pepe's The Spot
163 Wooster Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-865-7602
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Pizza
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 26/10/15 $20
If you're craving superior pizza and don't want to wait in big brother Pepe's longer lines, this spot fits the bill with great pies. It's smaller and has a more "low-key vibe" than the original.
Frankie's
643 Lakewood Road, Waterbury, CT 06704
203-753-6999
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Seafood / QuickServe / Hot Dogs / Burger Joint
After more than 60 years in business, the springtime opening of Frankie's Original "Drive-In" location in Waterbury has become a local tradition. Loyal patrons both young and old know that when those windows open and crowds gather in front, summer has "officially" begun! The Caizzo family's commitment to providing quality food - FAST!! has spawned 8 franchise locations in CT. Several of them now provide indoor service - so fans of their famous footlongs can enjoy them year-round. Voted "Best Hot Dog" in Connecticut Magazine Reader's Poll.
Frankie's
700 Watertown Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06708
203-753-2426
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Seafood / QuickServe / Hot Dogs / Burger Joint
After more than 60 years in business, the springtime opening of Frankie's Original "Drive-In" location in Waterbury has become a local tradition. Loyal patrons both young and old know that when those windows open and crowds gather in front, summer has "officially" begun! The Caizzo family's commitment to providing quality food - FAST!! has spawned 8 franchise locations in CT. Several of them now provide indoor service - so fans of their famous footlongs can enjoy them year-round. Voted "Best Hot Dog" in Connecticut Magazine Reader's Poll.
Frankie's
464 Reidville Drive, Waterbury, CT 06705
203-757-9700
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Seafood / QuickServe / Hot Dogs / Burger Joint
After more than 60 years in business, the springtime opening of Frankie's Original "Drive-In" location in Waterbury has become a local tradition. Loyal patrons both young and old know that when those windows open and crowds gather in front, summer has "officially" begun! The Caizzo family's commitment to providing quality food - FAST!! has spawned 8 franchise locations in CT. Several of them now provide indoor service - so fans of their famous footlongs can enjoy them year-round. Voted "Best Hot Dog" in Connecticut Magazine Reader's Poll.
Frankie's
1151 Orange Ave., West Haven, CT 06516
[203] 933-6631
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Seafood / QuickServe / Hot Dogs / Burger Joint
After more than 60 years in business, the springtime opening of Frankie's Original "Drive-In" location in Waterbury has become a local tradition. Loyal patrons both young and old know that when those windows open and crowds gather in front, summer has "officially" begun! The Caizzo family's commitment to providing quality food - FAST!! has spawned 8 franchise locations in CT. Several of them now provide indoor service - so fans of their famous footlongs can enjoy them year-round. Voted "Best Hot Dog" in Connecticut Magazine Reader's Poll.
Frankie's
664 Rubber Avenue, Naugatuck, CT 06770
203-723-0050
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Seafood / QuickServe / Hot Dogs / Burger Joint
After more than 60 years in business, the springtime opening of Frankie's Original "Drive-In" location in Waterbury has become a local tradition. Loyal patrons both young and old know that when those windows open and crowds gather in front, summer has "officially" begun! The Caizzo family's commitment to providing quality food - FAST!! has spawned 8 franchise locations in CT. Several of them now provide indoor service - so fans of their famous footlongs can enjoy them year-round. Voted "Best Hot Dog" in Connecticut Magazine Reader's Poll.
Frankie's
Municipal Stadium, Waterbury, CT 06708
[203] 579-9195
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Seafood / QuickServe / Hot Dogs / Burger Joint
After more than 60 years in business, the springtime opening of Frankie's Original "Drive-In" location in Waterbury has become a local tradition. Loyal patrons both young and old know that when those windows open and crowds gather in front, summer has "officially" begun! The Caizzo family's commitment to providing quality food - FAST!! has spawned 8 franchise locations in CT. Several of them now provide indoor service - so fans of their famous footlongs can enjoy them year-round. Voted "Best Hot Dog" in Connecticut Magazine Reader's Poll.
Frankie's
Hammonasset State Park, Madison, CT 06443
[203] 245-3413
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Seafood / QuickServe / Hot Dogs / Burger Joint
After more than 60 years in business, the springtime opening of Frankie's Original "Drive-In" location in Waterbury has become a local tradition. Loyal patrons both young and old know that when those windows open and crowds gather in front, summer has "officially" begun! The Caizzo family's commitment to providing quality food - FAST!! has spawned 8 franchise locations in CT. Several of them now provide indoor service - so fans of their famous footlongs can enjoy them year-round. Voted "Best Hot Dog" in Connecticut Magazine Reader's Poll.
Friends and Company
11 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443
203-245-0462
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Sunday Brunch
Our editor confesses to having a soft spot for this restaurant located on the Madison side of the East River from his days living in that shore town. He remembers a nice selection of American offerings with some imagination. He recalls with special fondness great salads and even better fresh breads that could be bought in the foyer on the honor system.
Full Harvest Bar & Grill
57 South Main Street, Beacon Falls, CT 06403
203-672-5996
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
As soon as you walk inside you know to expect something special. Inside, it's a wonderful warm, cozy atmosphere with exposed brick and hardwood floors. Choose the bar area with jukebox and multiple television screens, or separate dining room complete with hanging lights, fireplace and french doors. The waitresses are friendly and the service compliments great food.
Featuring Fresh Seasonal CT Grown Produce, Chefs Andrea Scalese and her brother Doug Scalese make sure you taste the love in their fresh food. Whether you're in for a 1/2 LB Burger and fresh Sweet Potato fries, a bowl of Mussels, or one of our homestyle entrees such as Chicken Portobello or Little Neck Clams over Linguini, you'll be happy you found us. We also offer daily specials and house made desserts. We look forward to seeing you soon.
Gagliardi's Restaurant & Pizza
1015 Meriden Road, Waterbury, CT 06705
203-596-0541
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Banquet/Catering / Pizza
Where the Old World Meets the New. Italian Style Restaurant and Pizza serving Waterbury, CT and New Haven county featuring a dining room, catering hall & bar.
Giant View Café
3584 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518
203-285-3000
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Bakery / Sandwiches / Outdoor Dining / Breakfast & Lunch
This conveniently located cafe set in the shadow of Sleeping Giant is a great place to catch a bite before or after a hike on one of the many park trails or before or after enjoying the Farmington Canal Greenway. Engaging owner Kamran Moody offers an array of paninis, muffins, cookies and other treats. Patio seating is available in good weather.
Glenwood Drive-In
2538 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518
203-281-0604
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Seafood / QuickServe / Hot Dogs / Burger Joint
In business more than 50 years, Glenwood Drive-In is an institution which draws people from all over the state for its exceptional hot dogs, hamburgers and fried seafood. For those seeking dessert afterward, Kelly's Kone Konnection, located in the same building, offers homemade ice cream.
Grace & Tony's
225 West Street, Seymour, CT 06483
203-685-6068
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / American (Traditional)
Italian, steaks, seafood, pasta and burgers. Voted number 1 Italian restaurant by urbanspoon in Seymour.
Greek Olive
402 Sargent Drive, New Haven, CT
[203] 495-9990
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Mediterranean / Greek
New to the New Haven landscape, the "Greek" in this restaurant's name is taken seriously. Omelets, Middle Eastern platters, and traditional dishes take this restaurant a cut above the usual. They also offer standards like burgers, fresh fish, club sandwiches and wraps.
Grilled Cheese To Go
1201 Boston Post Road, Connecticut Post Mall, Milford, CT 06460
800-348-5950
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: QuickServe / Sandwiches
Grilled Cheese To Go is a quick-service franchise concept designed to bring good old-fashioned, delicious grilled cheese sandwiches and soups to the places you need them most.
Guilford Mooring
505 Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT 06437
203-458-2921
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Seafood
Located on the Guilford town marina, this open-air restaurant has views of the Sound from every table. Try award-winning clam chowder, steamers Amello, lobster bisque and other favorites.
Gusto
255 Post Road, Milford, CT 06460
203-876-7464
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian / Banquet/Catering
This newly renovated restaurant serves linguini con vongole with baby New Zealand clams and grilled lamb chops. Don't forget the homemade tiramisu.
Harry's Sports Grill
201 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473
203-654-4191
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Sports Bar
Located in the Holiday Inn. Here's Connecticut's hot spot, where you can catch all the BIG GAMES on one of our 29 plasma HDTV screens. Featuring Major League Baseball Extra Innings, NFL Ticket, Hockey and ESPNU for all UCONN Games. Rally at the bar with friends or dine with family at Harry's for the full-menu breakfast, lunch and dinner. Try out our amazing Prime Rib on Friday and Saturday or our unique sluggers menu for a great deal. What ever city your favorite team is from and what ever sport they play we will have it at Harry's. We can host parties as well in a private section, just ask anyone of our team members. We are also children friendly and have a special menu just for them.
Heirloom
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Hotel/Motel/Inn Dining
ZAGAT 2009/2010: -/-/- E
Heirloom is located in The Study at Yale, New Haven's luxury boutique hotel. Heirloom is open daily for breakfast from 7am-10am. Lunch and Sunday Brunch hours to be determined. Dinner is Sunday-Thursday 5:30-10pm, Friday & Saturday 5:30 - 11:00pm.
Holiday Hill
43 Candee Road, Prospect, CT 06712
203-272-5358
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Outing
Holiday Hill is a seasonal resort hosting daily events for 100 to 3,000 guests, including Company Picnics and Private Parties, from May through September.
Hula Hank's
216 Crown Street, New Haven, CT 06510
203-789-0677
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Bar
Hula Hanks is the place to be for some straight-off-the-islands fun. The more than 6,000 square-foot space is full of tropical-theme décor with three bars and a private cabana loft overlooking the large dance floor. State-of-the-art lighting and sound systems make Hula Hanks the perfect spot for DJs and live entertainment.
Humphrey's East
175 Humphrey Street, New Haven, CT 06511-3941
203-782-1506
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Family
This "neighborhood original" is known for its sandwiches, including the 10-ounce burger. Now serving brick-oven pizzas.
Ibiza Restaurant
39 High Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-865-1933
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Contemporary / Tasting menu / Spanish
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 28/24/25 $53
This contemporary Spanish restaurant located on the edge of the Yale campus is thought by some to be Connecticut's best restaurant and the country's best Spanish restaurant. In the current Zagat Survey, it is listed as having the 2nd best food of any restaurant in Connecticut. And it also happens to be this humble editor's favorite restaurant, except possibly for its newly opened casual sibling, Ibiza Tapas & Wine Bar in Hamden.
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Ibiza Tapas & Wine Bar
1832 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
203-909-6512
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Spanish / Big Bang For The Buck / Tapas/Small Plates
Ibiza Tapas & Wine Bar, a sibling of Ibiza Restaurant in New Haven, offers a selection of hot and cold traditional and modern Spanish tapas, all priced under $10. There will also be at least 30 wines priced at $30 or less. The bright and colorful modern Spanish decor gives this exciting new restaurant a unique feel.
Istanbul Cafe
245 Crown St., New Haven, CT 06511
203-787-3881
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Turkish
Authentic Turkish food is served in this atmospheric little restaurant in the heart of New Haven's dining district.
Ivy Lounge
956 Chapel Street (rear), Temple Plaza Courtyard, New Haven, CT 06510
203-562-5566
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Nightlife / Tapas/Small Plates / Sandwiches / Dancing / Outdoor Dining
The Ivy Lounge has transformed into the perfect place to gather with friends for great food and cocktails. Not quite a bar and not quite a restaurant, the Ivy is the flawless marriage between casual and refined, simple and complex. Our intention is to provide guests with a not only the highest quality local ingredients, but the outstanding service and value that are so often neglected. Guest satisfaction is paramount, so whether you are here for dinner, drinks, or a little of both our warm and inviting staff will do whatever it takes to ensure your experience is a pleasant one!
Tucked away in the Temple Plaza Courtyard, the Ivy offers guest an off-the-beaten-path appeal often difficult to find in downtown New Haven. The large patio is secluded from the street, so patrons can relax and enjoy a cocktail or a nosh without the noise of passersby. The facade of the building, still faced with the original brick, provides ideal routes for climbing ivy vines. The interior of the lounge is outfitted with a simple and modern yet warm decor, complete with marble bars, plush leather couches, and artwork from local talents. The original hardwood floors, exposed beams and high vaulted ceilings are reminiscent of the buildings days as a textile factory. The space offers three levels of dinner, drinks and dancing, including a two-level restaurant and lounge, as well as a downstairs nightclub. In the warmer months, the Ivy also boasts one of the largest patios in New Haven as well as an expansive terrace that overlooks the Temple Plaza Courtyard.
Jalepeño Heaven
40 North Main Street, Branford, CT 06405
203-481-6759
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Mexican
Mexican fare includes filet de chipotle, enchilada seafood blanco and fajitas made from scratch and cooked to order.
Jeffrey's Restaurant By Claudio
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Banquet/Catering / French
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/19/22 $44
Seasonal specialties reign at this chic yet comfortable spot, where favorites include tuna, duck, and rack of lamb.
Jimmie's of Savin Rock
5 Rock Street, West Haven, CT 06516-5847
203-934-3212
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Family
Located on the waterfront, Jimmies serves customers the specialties they've come to know and love in the most comfortable and beautiful surroundings. Menu offers daily caught seafood, hand cut steaks, crispy fried fish, fresh salads and more.
Johnny Ray's
1015 Bridgeport Ave., Milford, CT 06460
203-877-2200
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Fusion
This new restaurant is already a crowd favorite in Milford. In the bar area, there's a glass tile wall behind a baby grand piano and a sheet-like waterfall behind the gorgeous onyx bar. Clubby art-deco orange banquettes in the dining room make for a comfortable repast. But the food is the real draw--a contemporary American/fusion menu that will excite your taste buds.
Judies European Baked Goods
63 Grove Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-777-6300
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Bakery / Sandwiches / Lunch Only
Our editor flags Judies as his favorite lunch spot, with wonderful hot-pressed paninis, great soups and salads, and sweet baked goods to finish things off. There's no Judie these days, and hasn't been for years since David Brooks moved the very popular bakery from Short Beach in Branford to Grove Street in New Haven. Judies' sandwiches prove the truism that a sandwich is only as good as the ingredients that make it up, while Judies' famous peaseant bread (the editor's favorite bread around) is still sold on premises and distributed to gourmet locations throughout the area.
K. LaMay's Steamed Cheeseburgers
164 Scott Street, Meriden, CT 06450
203-634-8484
Entree Price:
Menu Type: Burger Joint / Hamburgers
The home of the over-stuffed steamed cheeseburger.
K. LaMay's Steamed Cheeseburgers
690 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450
203-23 STEAM
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Burger Joint
The home of the over-stuffed steamed cheeseburgers.
Katz's Restaurant & Deli
1658 Litchfield Turnpike (Route 69), Woodbridge, CT 06525
203-389-5301
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Deli / Sandwiches
Katz's Restaurant & Deli is one of Connecticut's best New York-style delicatessens. This deli offers a wide range of traditional items like authentic matzo ball soup, bulging sandwiches, cheese blintzes and potato pancakes.
Kitchen Zinc
966 Chapel Street (Rear), New Haven, CT 06510
203-772-3002
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Pizza
Kitchen ZINC is about the ingredients. Just like its sister restaurant, ZINC, the newest restaurant from owners Denise Appel and Donna Curran will focus on local, sustainable and fresh ingredients. For nearly a year, the owners have been developing their new concept to bring feel-good comfort food to New Haven in a way that is good for them too. The idea–artisan pizza.
So what exactly is artisan pizza? An Artisan, for anyone who doesn’t know, is defined as a skilled worker who practices a trade or handicraft–in other words, a craftsman. By defining Kitchen ZINC as artisan pizza we are taking our years of knowledge, award-winning skills and relationships with local farms in an attempt to create the perfect pie.
Klein's Kosher
415 Willow Street, Waterbury, CT 06710
203-754-3354
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Takeout / Sushi / Deli / Kosher
Klein's Kosher serves up Connecticut's finest Kosher foods with exciting dishes and unique ambiance. At Klein's Kosher, every dish is created using only the freshest, finest ingredients. Klein's Kosher offers the finest full service catering in all of Connecticut. All of our products are strictly Glatt Kosher and under the supervision of The Vaad Hakashrus of Greater Waterbury.
Kudeta
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Pan-Asian / Chinese / Asian Fusion / Indonesian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 21/23/20 $41
From the owners of the Little Kitchen of Westport, Kudeta is an extremely attractive and atmospheric pan-Asian and Asian fusion restaurant, with a particular emphasis on Chinese, Indonesian and sushi specialties.
Kumo
780 Lakewood Road, Waterbury, CT 06704
203-753-8889
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese
Enjoy the fine Japanese cuisine and sushi. Exotic Japanese flavor in combination with an elegant French style restaurant makes Kumo Japanese Cuisine an extraordinary dining experience. Apart from serving the traditional sushi and sashimi, the new French style influence gives you the highest quality taste at a very affordable price. Their vast selection of wine, beer, cocktails and Sake, plus traditional Japanese green tea, creates a perfect meal.
Kumo Hibachi Steak House
7 Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06510
203-562-6688
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese / Hibachi
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 22/22/18 $30
This restaurant located on the corner of Elm and Orange is the sibling of Kumo Japanese Restaurant in Hamden. It serves Japanese specialties, hibachi and sushi.
Kumo Japanese Restaurant
218 Skiff Street, Hamden, CT 06517
203-281-3166
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese / Hibachi
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 22/22/18 $30
Features a Hibachi Table along with full menu of authentic Japanese sushi.
L'Orcio
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/20/20 $56
An elegant gourmet Italian restaurant with continental accents. Chef Francesco d'Amuri's creations include specials like carpaccio di filetto and housemade specialty pastas such as gnocci, pappardelle and eggplant ravioli. Desserts are house-made daily. Closed Mon.
Lalibela
176 Temple St., New Haven, CT 06510
203-789-1232
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Ethiopian/Eritrean
This attractive college-town eatery in the heart of New Haven claims to be the only Ethiopian restaurant in Southern New England.
Lao Sze Chuan
1585 Boston Post Rd., Milford, CT 06460
203-783-0558
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Chinese / Szechwan
At Laoszechan, you will experience gourmet Chinese delicacies imaginatively prepared by Master chefs from China, who are well versed in the classic art of Chinese cooking and can prepare special dishes upon request. Their spices are imported directly from China creating a truly authentic taste.
Laskara
295 Parker Farms Road, Wallingford, CT 06492
203-679-0844
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Continental
Both dining rooms at Laskara invoke the beauty of the Mediterranean. Rack of lamb, seafood Myconos and chicken Princess are favorites.
Le Petit Café
225 Montowese Street, Branford, CT 06405
203-483-9791
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: French
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 28/23/27 $55
A special favorite of many, this is an elegant French bistro offering five-course country dinners. Enjoy dishes like duck cassoulet, not to mention desserts like chocolate fondant with passion fruit créme.
Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale
1301 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443
203-245-7289
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Family
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 22/11/17 $23
A family seafood restaurant famous for generous portions of the freshest seafood available. The service is prompt, good and friendly and the prices are reasonable. Family fun and casual.
Lenny's Indian Head Restaurant
205 South Montowese Street, Branford, CT 06405-5232
203-488-1500
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Seafood
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 20/16/17 $30
Lenny’s has been the favorite watering hole for locals, visitors and yachters since 1968. Menu features lobsters, steamed, broiled and stuffed; clams and oysters on the half-shell and fried; killer steaks and the Herculean King’s Cut Roast Beef. Also, burgers, dogs, chowder, Uncle Lloyd’s ribs and a surprising wine list.
Los Mariachis
105 N. Colony St., Wallingford, CT 06492
203-265-1838
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Mexican / Mariachi
Los Mariachis serves authentic Mexican food in a low-key setting. They combine culinary delights with style and personal flair to create a unique experience every visit. And the name? A mariachi band plays every Friday night.
Louis' Lunch
261-263 Crown Street , New Haven, CT 06510
203-562-5507
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Burger Joint
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 24/15/14 $11
The standard fare at Louis' Lunch is the original hamburger and a wide assortment of beverages. Most of the time, potato salad is also served, along with mouth-watering homemade pies and dessert. During our late-night hours on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, we frequently serve hot dogs and steak sandwiches as well.
Ludal
28/30 Broadway, North Haven, CT 06473
203-234-1814
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian
Ludal Restaurant offers a unique dining experience in a contemporary upbeat setting. The bar area offers one of the finest HAPPY HOURS available with especially priced appetizers and drinks.
The moderately priced menu offers a large selection of Italian specialties, as well as other uniquely prepared dishes from pasta to chicken to veal to seafood and steak.
Machu Picchu
101 Farren Avenue, New Haven, CT 06513
203-467-7671
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Latin American / Peruvian
This small corner restaurant and polleria in a little visited part of New Haven serves Peruvian and other South American, especially chicken.
Mandala Bistro
25 Temple Street, New Haven, CT 06510
203-777-6900
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Indian / Breakfast / Sandwiches
We invite You to experience the melting pot of American, Indian and Italian food. To ensure the quality of the menu items offered, each of our Chefs have specialized in a particular cuisine. Food that is sure to please any food connoisseur and an ambience that is sure to provide a warm and exciting feel, Mandala Bistro welcomes you to enjoy the Mandala experience and 'enlighten your taste buds'.
Mango's
988 Main Street, Branford, CT 06405
203-483-7700
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Fusion / Caribbean
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 19/19/20 $29
Mango's is a mix of classic Key West and old style Havana. The cuisine is a fusion of traditional American, with influences from the Islands. The style and decor are unique to the area.
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
377 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405
860-693-8237
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Mexican
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 15/15/16 $19
Margaritas in Branford is a perfect place to bring the family for great Southern California-style Mexican food or to meet friends in our festive bar and lounge. The spacious dining room features bright sun-porch seating, an enclosed room for parties of up to 8 and a 6 ft. hand-carved horse among the colorful Mexican decorations. Look out for the enormous multi-colored Papier-mâché lizard that watches over the dining room.
Mickey's Restaurant
2323 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
203-288-4700
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Mediterranean / Italian
Mickey's is one of our editor's favorite hangouts, offering a perfect combination of friendly atmosphere and fine Mediterranean-influenced cuisine. There are fresh specials daily. The lively lounge offers happy hour specials and live music on the weekends.
Minervini's Pizzeria & Restaurant
216A Main Street, East Haven, CT 06512
203-468-8995
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
A Family tradition for over 50 years.
Known for our famous fresh white clam pizza.
Miso
15 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06510
203-848-6472
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/22/21 $38
Miso is often described by others as a little cozy restaurant in the heart of downtown New Haven that gives you a little taste of Japanese elegance. A Japanese restaurant, which serves not only traditional Japanese dishes and sushi, but also delicious new creations from our master head chef.
Everyday is a new delivery of fresh fish from the market, all hand picked by our owner. The owner selects only the best and freshest ingredients to be served to our customers. Enjoy the atmosphere and expect nothing but the best from Miso.
Miya's Sushi
68 Howe Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-777-9760
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Vegetarian/Vegan/Raw / Japanese
"For sheer gutsy inventiveness, nothing I've eaten this year beats New Haven's Miya's. When the young chef is at the stove, it is sublime and it is a joy to be in the presence of such an original mind." "The food is unique, precisely seasoned, beautifully prepared and presented--the best one could hope for in an original cuisine." -New York Times,
Modern Apizza
874 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-776-5306
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 25/11/17 $19
Aficionados insist this New Haven pie palace that's out of the Wooster Street "limelight" can give them a run for the dough any time. As far as they're concerned, superb pizzas with more topping options than the better-known haunt, shorter lines and friendly service make this a more enjoyable eating experience.
Mona Lisa Restaurant
10 Wakelee Road, Wolcott, CT 06716
203-879-7300
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian
WELCOME to MONA LISA RESTAURANT! Our menu provides the largest selection and variety of Italian and Mediterranean foods throughout the community. Entrees vary from tender filets to the freshest seafood and finest pastas.
For 18 years we have served Newtown, CT and we are now at your service here in Wolcott.
In addition, we offer a variety of 4-5 different daily specials, offered at both Lunch and Dinner. Mona Lisa also offers seasonal luncheon specials and a separate burger and bar menu. A children's menu is also available. There are also a variety of tasty desserts and homemade pies to end your meal with. Mona Lisa's cuisine remains uniquely tasteful due to the long lasting employment of its original chefs and side cooks. The restaurant is not only praised for its wonderful food, excellent service and beauty, but also for the reputation it holds under the management of its originator, Sam Chowdhury.
Monty's River Grille
130 Coram Lane, Milford, CT 06460
203-701-0051
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
Overlooking the Housatonic River, this restaurant offers American cuisine with an Italian touch. Dishes range from pasta with shrimp and garbanzo beans to blackened sae scallops and grilled double-thick lamb loin chops.
Nardelli's
87 Maple Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770
203-729-9470
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Deli / Grinder
Nardelli's grinders have been recognized by Connecticut Magazine as Connecticut's Best for nearly a full decade. Quality ingredients, friendly staff and nearly endless variety are the hallmarks of this third generation family business.
Nardelli's
540 Plank Road, Waterbury, CT 06705
203-754-5600
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Deli / Grinder
Nardelli's grinders have been recognized by Connecticut Magazine as Connecticut's Best for nearly a full decade. Quality ingredients, friendly staff and nearly endless variety are the hallmarks of this third generation family business.
Nardelli's
515 Watertown Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06708
203-753-7400
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Deli / Grinder
Nardelli's grinders have been recognized by Connecticut Magazine as Connecticut's Best for nearly a full decade. Quality ingredients, friendly staff and nearly endless variety are the hallmarks of this third generation family business.
Nataz Restaurant
2025 Foxon Road, North Branford, CT 06405
203-315-0180
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
Having a difficult time finding a company capable of offering quality food or partys, in the north Branford CT area? Nataz restaurant has spent much time deciphering what qualities our clients are looking for. Then we proceeded to build our business around customer satisfaction. A variety of dishes are served including chicken and seafood.
Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub
914 North Colony Road, Wallingford, CT 06492
203-284-9989
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Family / Casual
The Ninety-Nine is a full service, casual dining restaurant with a variety of menu selections. So whatever you are in the mood for- steak, chicken, pasta, seadfood, mouth-watering appetizers, and huge desserts- you'll always come back for more!
Ninety-Nine Restaurant & Pub
920 Wolcott Street, Waterbury, CT 06705
203-755-5209
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Family / Casual
The Ninety-Nine is a full service, casual dining restaurant with a variety of menu selections. So whatever you are in the mood for- steak, chicken, pasta, seadfood, mouth-watering appetizers, and huge desserts- you'll always come back for more!
Nini's Bistro
40 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06510
203-562-6464
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Continental / Prix-fixe
Nini’s Bistro is a four night per week prix fixe bistro, where customers can get a multi-course meal for one affordable flat price. The menu changes every month so that customers can come back with greater frequency and not have the same repetitive menu. This also allows the Chef the ability to use only the freshest ingredients available at the start of each menu. B.Y.O.B is the finishing touch, adding even more affordability to the concept.
Nino's Trattoria
91 Scott Road, Waterbury, CT 06705
203-757-9490
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Casual
Bringing the tastes of Southern Italy to Waterbury for more than 20 years! At Nino’s, we serve generous portions using only the freshest ingredients. We proudly prepare traditional Italian favorites such as Broccoli Rabe and Sausage, Escarole & Beans, Fried Smelts and Zuppa de Pesce. Our extensive menu includes house-made pastas, delicious pizza, specialty raviolis, fresh seafood, steaks, veal, chicken and more! Pair your dinner with the perfect wine from our large selection. Lastly, complete your meal with an over flowing cappuccino and dessert!
Noodles Casual Cuisine
508 Old Toll Road, Madison, CT 06443-1822
203-421-5606
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Seafood
A cozy neighborhood hangout featuring a diverse selection of innovative noodle and un-noodle dishes, homemade desserts. An upbeat and welcoming staff on hand to serve you both in the cheery lounge and the comforable dining room decorated with local Americana.
Olive Tree Restaurant
137 East Hill Road, Southbury, CT 06488
203-263-4555
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Seafood / Contemporary / Outdoor Dining
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 19/20/20 $39
The Olive Tree Restaurant is located in Southbury, overlooking the Heritage Village Country Club Golf Course. Our menu offers a wide variety of seafood, steak, prime rib, chicken and pasta dishes. We are open for lunch and dinner and have a full service bar. With five working fireplaces and outdoor dining overlooking the golf course, The Olive Tree has something for everyone to enjoy. Our three dinning rooms and outdoor patio are available for birthdays, corporate dinners, showers, weddings, etc. Private business meetings can be held in our small private dinning room which seats up to twelve.
Pacific Buffet
20 Ives Road, Wallingford, CT 06492
203-269-6888
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Buffet / Asian Fusion
Come dine at this international buffet restaurant serving two locations in Wallingford and Hamden, and enjoy Japanese, American and Chinese food favorites. In business for over four years, Pacific Buffet & Grill offers a wide variety of selections from drinks and international foods on their All-You-Can-Eat-Buffet bar.
Pacifico
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Seafood / Nuevo Latino
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/19/21 $45
Rafael Palomino is the energetic chef, restauranteur, teacher and cookbook author behind this lively Nuevo Latino seafood spot.Take a delicious gourmet trip around Latin America through inspired and beautifully presented appetizers like ostras con mofongo, lobster and avocado quesadilla and through entrees like seafood paella, sauteed red snapper in saffron and chorizo broth and whole roasted cumin Mediterranean black sea bass.The bar serves refreshing Latin American cocktails like the traditional Mojito from Cuba, Pisco Sour from Peru and Caipirinha from Brazil.
Pad Thai
1170 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-562-0322
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Thai
The older sibling of Siam Orchid in Branford, this Thai restaurant across from Colony Inn has a loyal following. The editor notes that Pad Thai happens to be his 24-year-old daughter Rebecca's favorite New Haven-area Thai restaurant.
Paisano's Restaurant & Bar
538 Meriden Road, Waterbury, CT 06705
203-757-2629
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Banquet/Catering
A peek at the menu shows an extraordinary variety of offerings. Appetizers range from Eggplant Rollatini, Shrimp Florentine to Broccoli Rabe and Sausage. Entrees range from Fettucine Ala Enza (shrimp, artichokes, sun dried tomatoes, spinach, in a garlic alfredo sauce, served over fettucine) to Sirloin Steaks, Pork Chops, a wide variety of shrimp dishes, Walnut Encrusted Chicken, and of course, a delicious selection of traditional Italian dishes.
In addition to breakfast, lunch, and dinner, the talented chefs at Paisano's provide off premise catering and party trays for any occasion. Paisano's also has seating for special events, offering seating for 50 people for after funeral or graduation parties.
Park Central Tavern
1640 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
203-287-8887
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Pub
No expense seems to have been spared in outfitting handsome and stately Park Central Tavern in Hamden. An immediate hit upon opening, Park Central Tavern is helmed by chef Robert Johnson, formerly of Aqua in Clinton and Cibo in Branford. The menu changes weekly to offer the freshest ingredients available.
Partners Cafe
365 Crown Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-776-1014
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Bistro / Pub
New England's premiere gay bar, open seven days a week.
Pasta Avest & Pizzeria
680 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437
203-453-8779
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Italian / Takeout
Freshly prepared meals-to-go in the cold case, homemade pasta and sauces, salad bar, soup, hot lunch & dinner, pizza, stuffed breads and desserts.
Pasta Cosi
1018 Main Street, Branford, CT 06405
203-483-9397
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian
Also known as Billy's Pasta Cosi, Pasta Cosi is one of New Haven County's best and brightest Italian venues. Billy's housemade fresh pastas and sauces (which are sold commercially) are terrific. Customers are welcomed like beloved friends.
Perfect Parties
885 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443
203-245-0250
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Takeout
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 26/18/24 $51
Although it's primarily a catering establishment and gourmet take-out shup, this popular New American on Madison's main drag offers creative, well-prepared dinner entrees from Wednesday-Saturday. The BYO policy makes the price right for most.
Pink Petal Sweets
151 Quinn Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770
203-982-3981
Entree Price:
Menu Type: Bakery
Pink Petal Sweets is a specialty cookie shop. We are best known for our chunky chocolate chip cookies and our chewy oatmeal raisin cookies. Pink Petal Sweets also offers custom cookie trays for holidays, business events and special occasions. New cookie selections are debuted through the year as the seasons change.
Pizza Castle Restaurant
143 Chase Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06704-2234
203-755-3501
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Family / Pizza
The Castle Restaurant and Pub has been a landmark in Waterbury for over 20 years, offering a wide breadth of Italian and American cuisine.
Playwright Irish Pub & Restaurant
1232 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
203-287-2401
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Irish
Family Style restaurant with traditional Irish dishes Serving lunch and dinner daily. Full Service Restaurant & Bar. Irish breakfast on Sunday 10Am-12PM. Banquet facility available. Outside dining available
Press 200
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Bistro / Wine Bar
Experience downtown New Haven as you have never done before!
Our meticulously composed small plates provide our guests with a premiere dining experience, minus the snobbery.
Enjoy press200’s extensive wine list, featuring the “best” domestic and imported reds, whites, and sparkling wines by the glass or bottle.
Prime 16
172 Temple Street, New Haven, CT 06510
203-782-1616
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Casual / Sandwiches / Beer Heaven / Burger Joint
With the arrival of Prime 16 in the old Quattro's space on Temple, downtown New Haven gains an exciting burger joint and beer bar rolled into one. And already the place is "hopping." Burger lovers can choose from a selection of imaginative burgers and other sandwiches on interesting themes, like Hawaii-inspired Maui burgers or Greek-inspired lamb burgers, not to mention accompaniments like homemade potato chips and sweet potato fries. Beer lovers can choose from a selection of about 70 beers, with around 20 on tap at any given time. It's beer and burger heaven!
Prospect Dairy Bar & Restaurant
29 Waterbury Road, Prospect, CT 06712
203-758-5651
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Ice Cream / American (Traditional) / Sandwiches
Catering and Dining in Connecticut has been changed for the better since 1953! That is when the Prospect Dairy Bar first opened it's doors.
Whether you are interested in a quick bite to eat or are in the mood for a fresh cooked Meal, the Prospect Dairy Bar is where you should be.
Fresh soups and dinner specials daily, stop in today to check them out!
Quattro's Italian Restaurant
1300 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437
203-453-6675
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian
Rack of lamb with mushrooms and rosemary-garlic sauce and herb-encrsuted salmon in lobster broth are examples of the fare at this superior restaurant.
Rainbow Gardens Inn
177 North Broad Street, Milford, CT 06460
203-878-2500
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
Located on the Milford green, the inn features innovative dishes like "Raspberry Chicken Explosion" and "Beauty and the Beef", as well as extravagant desserts.
Rib House
16 Main Street, East Haven, CT 06512
203-468-6695
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / BBQ
A family place with some of the best ribs going, but there is more: buffalo wings, lobsters and mouth watering chicken tenders to tempt you and your family.
Richter's
990 Chapel St., New Haven, CT 06510
203-777-0400
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Pub / Beer Heaven
Billed as "New Haven's oldest bar," this Yalie hangout on the edge of the green is better known for its beer selection, taken by the half yard by the more adventurous, than for its pub grub.
Ristorante Luce
2987 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518
203-407-8000
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 22/20/21 $48
Contemporary Italian cuisine plus thick double-cut veal chops, pane cotto and fresh daily fish specials. extensive wine list.
River Restaurant
656 New Haven Avenue, Derby, CT 06418-2528
203-732-2630
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Italian
Located in Derby's historic shopping and arts district, this family restaurant serves up tasty Italian cuisine, baked fresh bread, pizza, steaks, seafood and lobster rolls.
Rossini's Restaurant
529 West Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410
203-272-7297
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
This pizzeria focuses on an Italian fare with generous portions and is most sought for their pizza. ble prices with courteous service. Our specialty is Pizza and Italian Cuisine. For more than thirty years it is our pleasure to be serving Cheshire and the surrounding communities. Everything on our menu can be made for takeout. Don't forget to check out our Catering Menu.
Rustic Oak
165 Washington Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473-1710
203-239-1107
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Steak
Designed and decorated after a ski lodge resort restaurant in Sun Valley, Idaho, The Rustic Oak provides a warm and comfortable environment to enjoy great food with family and friends. A large see-through stone fireplace is the main focal point in the foyer and main dining room.
Featured for your dining pleasure are aged USDA Choice Western Beef hand cut on-premises. Also available are a large selection of seasonal seafood along with a variety of chicken dishes. To finish your meal, consider one of their scrumptious desserts made on-premises, including rice pudding, Grasshopper Pie, and warm apple crisp.
Sage American Grill & Oyster Bar
100 South Water Street, New Haven, CT 06519-2822
203-787-3466
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Seafood / Steak / Outdoor Dining
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 20/21/20 $43
Spectacular setting on the water open 7 days a week... all day Sunday. Former Chart House location. Great steaks, fresh seafood, prime rib, chops, dinner salads, sandwiches, Sunday brunch, oyster bar, live music 5 nights a week, fireplace, free parking, outdoor deck, full bar, champagne bar, classic cocktails, 40 wines by the glass, private rooms, daytime weddings, private lunch, business meetings, easy on/off I-95, handicap accessible, major credit cards. Boat docking available.
Sally's Apizza
237 Wooster Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-624-5271
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Pizza
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 26/9/11 $21
If there were a "secret password" to get into this slice of heaven in New Haven's Little Italy it would be "more coveted than the Hope diamond"; when you sit down you're rewarded with a paper-thin crispy pizza crust and sauce is so good even cheese is an unworthy topping.
Saluté
290 Old Gate Lane, Milford, CT 06460
203-301-0408
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Mediterranean / Italian
Specializing in traditional Italian cuisine. Inspired by the islands off the Amalfi Coast.
With authentic, gourmet Italian cooking at prices everyone can afford, Salute' offers a comfortable setting that evokes classic Italian sensibilities with the friendliness of a neighborhood island cafe. The interior will charm you -- cozy with a touch of formality.
A warm welcome...incredible food...top notch live music... all waiting for you here at Salute'.
San Marino Ristorante Italiano
Colonial Plaza, Waterbury, CT 06702
203-755-1148
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Italian
San Marino offers an extensive menu including home-style pasta’s, delicious veal, and chicken, steaks and seafood, Italian delicacies and much more. A family run business for over 30 years, a comfortable & relaxing dining & bar area, spacious enough for large gatherings. One of "Waterbury's GREAT* Restaurants," (Gimme a Reason To Eat Around Town) the perfect complement to a visit to the Palace Theater.
Sandpiper
161 Cosey Beach Avenue, East Haven, CT 06512
203-469-7544
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Family / Outdoor Dining
Famous for our fresh seafood, the Sandpiper is often referred to as the Shoreline's Best Kept Secret. Spectacular water views of Long Island Sound. Seasonal outdoor patio seating is available and lunch and dinner specials are served daily. Recognized for generous portions and fast and friendly service. Full bar and seasonal drink specials. Take out service available. Open 7 days a week year round.
Saray Kebab
770 Campbell Ave., West Haven, CT 06516
203-937-0707
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Turkish
The more upscale of two competing Turkish eateries on Campbell Avenue in West Haven, this gracious Turkish restaurant offers tasty, well-prepared food at reasonable prices. They carry organic produce, fresh Turkish coffee and homemade products. Last time we checked, it was BYOB.
Savvy Tea Gourmet
28 Durham Road, Madison, CT 06443
203-318-8666
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Bistro / Tea House
A trendy bistro offering sandwiches, salads, soups, paninis, tasy breads, and dessert. They offer high quality teas and fine food for breakfast, lunch & dinner and in-between. Relax and unwind at their Tea Market and Cafe with European & International eclectic menu & atmosphere.
SBC Restaurant & Brewery - Branford
850 West Main Street, Branford, CT 06405-3422
203-481-2739
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Casual / Brewery / PROMOTIONS / Brunch
Every Sunday from 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Family Night
Every Sunday evening from 5:30PM - 8:30PM.
Bring the kids to enjoy our Magician, special kids menu, fun for the entire family!
Karaoke
Every Wednesday night 9:30pm to close
DJ
Every Saturday night 10:30pm to close
Welcome to SBC Restaurant & Brewery, where culinary excellence and brewing expertise has been a Connecticut staple for 11 years. We are more than a restaurant; we’re a friendly neighbor with your comfort in mind. We are more than a brewery; we are a stylish escape with endless possibilities.
Our Branford, Stamford, Southport, Milford and Hamden locations offer tasty menu selections for brunch, lunch and dinner. Dining out should be a unique experience, and the staff at our four restaurants will ensure excellent service, delicious food and a memorable time. So bring in your family and friends and share in the SBC experience. Your table awaits...
SBC’s 27 home-brews are processed with the finest natural ingredients and will satisfy all patrons - from the casual taster to the sophisticated connoisseur. We invite you to sample our incredible selection in our comfortable dining rooms or distinctive taprooms.
SBC Restaurant & Brewery - Hamden
1950 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
203-288-HOPS
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Casual / Brewery / PROMOTIONS / Brunch
Sunday Brunch
Every Sunday from 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Preview our Sunday Brunch Menu
Family Night
Every Sunday evening from 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Bring the kids to enjoy our Magician, special kids menu, fun for the entire family!
Karaoke
Every Thursday night
Welcome to SBC Restaurant & Brewery, where culinary excellence and brewing expertise has been a Connecticut staple for 11 years. We are more than a restaurant; we’re a friendly neighbor with your comfort in mind. We are more than a brewery; we are a stylish escape with endless possibilities.
This is the newest addition in the SBC family of restaurants. Welcome to SBC Restaurant & Brewery, where culinary excellence and brewing expertise has been a Connecticut staple for 11 years. We are more than a restaurant; we’re a friendly neighbor with your comfort in mind. We are more than a brewery; we are a stylish escape with endless possibilities.Our Branford, Stamford, Southport, Milford and Hamden locations offer tasty menu selections for brunch, lunch and dinner. Dining out should be a unique experience, and the staff at our four restaurants will ensure excellent service, delicious food and a memorable time. So bring in your family and friends and share in the SBC experience. Your table awaits... SBC’s 27 home-brews are processed with the finest natural ingredients and will satisfy all patrons - from the casual taster to the sophisticated connoisseur. We invite you to sample our incredible selection in our comfortable dining rooms or distinctive taprooms.
SBC Restaurant & Brewery Milford
33 New Haven Avenue, Milford, CT 06460
203-874-BEER
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Casual / Brewery / PROMOTIONS
Sunday Brunch
Every Sunday from 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Family Night
Every Sunday evening from 5:30PM - 8:30PM
Bring the kids to enjoy our Magician, special kids menu, fun for the entire family!
Karaoke
Every Thursday night 9:30pm to close
Live band
Every Friday night 10:30pm to close
DJ
Every Saturday night 10:30pm to close
Welcome to SBC Restaurant & Brewery, where culinary excellence and brewing expertise has been a Connecticut staple for 11 years. We are more than a restaurant; we’re a friendly neighbor with your comfort in mind. We are more than a brewery; we are a stylish escape with endless possibilities.
Our Branford, Stamford, Southport, Milford and Hamden locations offer tasty menu selections for brunch, lunch and dinner. Dining out should be a unique experience, and the staff at our four restaurants will ensure excellent service, delicious food and a memorable time. So bring in your family and friends and share in the SBC experience. Your table awaits...
SBC’s 27 home-brews are processed with the finest natural ingredients and will satisfy all patrons - from the casual taster to the sophisticated connoisseur. We invite you to sample our incredible selection in our comfortable dining rooms or distinctive taprooms.
Scoozzi Trattoria and Wine Bar
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Contemporary
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 22/21/21 $42
Chef Jeff Caputo’s focus is innovative Italian cuisine made with the most demanding ingredient for success - simplicity. Italian food, to be the best, demands that each ingredient be celebrated in its offering. The menu offers a wide variety of innovative pastas, thin crust pizzettes, regional seafood features and more. The award winning "All Italian" wine list represents the best Italy has to offer. A beautiful outdoor patio (currently closed for renovation) offers guests a dining experience second to none. Join us for Live Jazz on Sunday Brunch or Thursday evenings. "Scoozzi - A New Haven Gem"
Scribner's Restaurant
31 Village Road, Milford, CT 06460
203-878-7019
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Seafood
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/16/20 $40
Serving some of the finest and freshest seafood along the shoreline, Scribner's offers dishes like swordfish Gorgonzola and potato-crusted grouper.
Senor Pancho's
Main Street South, Southbury, CT 06488
203-262-6988
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Casual / Mexican
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 17/17/19 $25
Senor Pancho's offers a delicious variety of authentic Mexican dishes guaranteed to satisfy the most discriminating palates. Our friendly staff will ensure that your dining experience is transformed into a FIESTA of culinary delights. We offer a full bar, very generous portions, thirst quenching margaritas and live Mariachi serenades from Thursday - Sunday. We also offer catering services for special functions. Serving every day from 11:30AM until 10PM weekdays and 11PM weekends. Appetizers served later in the bar, and the bar stays open!Thank you for considering us for your dining pleasure, we hope to see you soon, or please refer us to a friend.
Senor Pancho's
280 Cheshire Road, Prospect, CT 06712
203-758-0159
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Casual / Mexican
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 17/17/19 $25
Senor Pancho's offers a delicious variety of authentic Mexican dishes guaranteed to satisfy the most discriminating palates. Our friendly staff will ensure that your dining experience is transformed into a FIESTA of culinary delights. We offer a full bar, very generous portions, thirst quenching margaritas and live Mariachi serenades from Thursday - Sunday. We also offer catering services for special functions. Serving every day from 11:30AM until 10PM weekdays and 11PM weekends. Appetizers served later in the bar, and the bar stays open!Thank you for considering us for your dining pleasure, we hope to see you soon, or please refer us to a friend.
Seoul Restaurant & Lounge
343 Crown St., New Haven, CT 06511
203-497-9634
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Korean / Japanese
This long-standing Korean restaurant popular with the Yale community also offers some Japanese dishes and sushi.
Shadrach's Pub at The Heritage Hotel
522 Heritage Road, Southbury, CT 06488
203-264-8200
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Steak
A culinary treat you're sure to enjoy, the lunch and dinner menus at Shadrach's includes a delightful blend of classic American fare, as well as some new twists on old favorites. In addition to delicious culinary creations and your favorite libations, Shadrach's is a venue for activity and fun. Prove your pool prowess on first-class billiard tables or root your team on to victory on one of their eight flat-panel TVs.
Shoreline Diner & Vegetarian Enclave
345 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437-2931
203-458-7380
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Diner / Middle Eastern / Vegetarian/Vegan/Raw
Whether you are a vegetarian, counting carbs, adding up points or simply in the mood for pancakes at dinner time, you will be pleased with Shoreline Diner and Vegetarian Enclave's diverse menu and culinary creations.
Siam Valee
20 Ives Rd., Wallingford, CT 06492
203-265-6331
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Thai
Daraporn "Pookie" Sourivong has been cooking with ginger, curry, lime leaves, rice and lemon grass since before leaving Thailand 10 years ago. After years of dedicating herself to the growth and success of her sister's Thai Restaurant, Som Siam in Guilford, Pookie teamed up with David Doolittle from Wallingford to open this authentic Thai eatery in his hometown.
Signatures
29 Leavenworth Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
203-575-1190
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Continental
Signatures Restaurant is proud to be announced as “the newest addition” to downtown Waterbury. Signatures features upscale, unique dining to the finest! Our exquisite ambience, complemented with a warm inviting atmosphere, will make your experience complete. Owner’s Martin DiVito Jr. and Milo Flannery Jr. (co-owner and chef) are no strangers to the area; combined they entail over 65 years experience. Together they are dedicated to bring back upscale dining along with old-fashioned hospitality. We offer an extensive wine selection to satisfy every palate. Dinners served Wednesday- Saturday from 5 pm: Lounge opens at 2:30 pm. Lunches served Thursdays and Fridays only from 11:30 am. We are available to host your special event, showers, luncheons, meetings, and banquets on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Reservations are suggested.
Skappo Italian Wine Bar
59 Crown Street, New Haven, CT 06510
203-773-1394
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian
The menu at Skappo reflects sun-baked shores of Puglia to the crisp mountain air of Piemonte with foods that highlight the characteristics of their home and wines specifically paired with each dish to bring the full experience of a region's cuisine. Served as "spuntini" [Italian-style a la carte], the food selections will tempt you to make new discoveries- and even discover if there are other food and wine combinations you enjoy. The wealth of Italy's diverse aromas and flavors await you!
Slice
2400 Foxon Road, North Branford, CT 06471
203-483-0048
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Family / Pizza
Real New Haven Pizza closer to home. 20 years experience making New Haven style pizza. Large party room available. Local delivery.
Sono Bana
1206 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06517
203-281-4542
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese
For years, this restaurant, which recently changed its name (from Hama) but not its management, was the gold standard of Japanese food and sushi in Connecticut. Other fine restaurants have arisen, but it's still one of the very best.
Soul de Cuba Café
283 Crown Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-498-2822
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Casual / Cuban-Themed
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 21/20/21 $32
Soul de Cuba offers a dining experience unlike any other in the Yale-New Haven area. We provide a unique combination of excellent traditional Cuban, Caribbean and South American dishes and specialty drinks in a fun, entertaining, service oriented atmosphere.Menu items include empanadas, croquetas, yuca frita, bistec palomilla, black bean chili con pasta, ropa vieja, boliche and much much more. For dessert, try the empanada de guava y queso for a real treat to your taste buds!
Spartan Restaurant & Bar
970 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT 06708
203-573-1431
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Italian / Pizza / Greek
A Waterbury institution for family-style Italian and Greek specialties. Also known for its popular social bar. One of "Waterbury's GREAT* Restaurants," (Gimme a Reason To Eat Around Town) the perfect complement to a visit to the Palace Theater.
Stonebridge Restaurant
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Banquet/Catering / Outdoor Dining
We specialize in casual American fare featuring Fresh Seafood, choice cuts of Beef, Poultry, & incredible Pasta dishes. We offer our Main Dining Room for a more formal, yet relaxed dining atmosphere. Our newly expanded Bar, where you'll be surrounded by rich Mahogany, is a great place to meet friends to enjoy a few appetizers and drinks.On pleasant days, join us on our Patio, which overlooks the Wepawaug River waterfall, for cool drinks and lighter fare
Swagat
215 Orange Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516
203-931-0108
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Indian / Big Bang For The Buck
We love this little Indian dive in the Allingtown section of West Haven for its fresh-tasting Indian food, some of it unusual, and great prices. Last we knew, the restaurant was BYOB, adding to its affordability.
Taste Restaurant
1995 Whitney Avenue, North Haven, CT 06473
203-230-8801
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Casual
This 50-seat contemporary American restaurant is technically located in North Haven but in reality is an integral part of the Hamden dining scene. Chef owned and operated, it can be counted upon for tasty and imaginative offerings.
Templeton's Restaurant in the New Haven Hotel
229 George Street, New Haven, CT 06510
203-498-3222
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Contemporary
Award winning Templeton's Restaurant, set in the heart of downtown New Haven, offers a fine dining experience in a casual, comfortable atmosphere. Featuring a variety of contemporary American favorites such as dry aged meats, coast-to-coast seafood and Connecticut's best jumbo lump crab cakes. Templeton's offers restaurant patrons complimentary parking for nearby Shubert Theatre and other downtown attractions.
Terrace
1559 Dixwell Ave., Hamden, CT 06514
203-230-2077
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Thai
The editor notes that The Terrace, a new Thai restaurant on a nondescript stretch of Dixwell Avenue, has become the darling of the Hamden crowd. The restaurant doesn't always live up to its vaunted billing and can be a little pricey, but the interior's charming, the food's good and sometimes very good, the kitchen makes an effort with plate presentations and the eatery has apparently captured the imagination of the community. Chef Amy Amy Wongwiwat is apparently a graduate of French Culinary School in Leon, France.
Thali Too
65 Broadway, New Haven, CT 06511
203-776-1600
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Indian / Vegetarian/Vegan/Raw / Big Bang For The Buck
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 26/22/23 $39
Prasad Chirnomula, perhaps America's top Indian chef, accepts Yale's invitation and opens Thali Too, an imaginative vegetarian Indian eatery in a location behind Yale Bookstore that's bound to teem with college students. Reportedly, nothing on the wide-ranging regional menu with an emphasis on southern Indian dishes and street foods costs more than $10. Features will include a lassi bar and a rice bar.
The Funky Monkey Cafe & Gallery
130 Elm Street, Cheshire, CT 06410
203-439-9161
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Contemporary / Cafe
Popular upscale cafe & art gallery serving gourmet panini sandwiches, soups and salads, decadent desserts. Excellent beer and wine selection. Live Music, Stand Up Comedy evenings and weekends. Calendar of events at www.thefunkymonkeycafe.com.
The Hills
660 Park Road, Waterbury, CT 06708
203-755-1331
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Banquet/Catering / Outdoor Dining
The Hills Restaurant is located on Western Hills Golf Course and features a lounge, dining room, patio and banquet facility. The Hills offers authentic Italian influenced dishes including chicken, veal, steaks, chops, pastas and seafood. Complement your meal with a selection from our extensive wine and martini list. Private event space for 30-170 guests. Off-site catering is also available. Open to the public 7 days a week for lunch and dinner year-round.
The Kitchen Table
128 Crown Street, New Haven, CT 06510
203-787-5422
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Banquet/Catering
The Kitchen Table American Seasonal Cuisine
Using Sustainable Meats and Poultry
The Lazy Lobster
6 Broadway, Milford, CT 06460
203-283-1864
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / BBQ / Outdoor Dining
The Lazy Lobster serves up daily the sweetest lobster this side of Maine.... couple that with a slab of our 48 hour dry rub ribs slathered with the Lazy Lobster 'Q sauce, sip a glass of wine or pop a few beers and let your troubles fade away as you slip into "The Lobster Lifestyle". Eat inside, on our water view outdoor patio, take it to go, or have a picnic on the beach only a few steps away.
The Stone House Restaurant
506 Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT 06514
203-458-3700
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Seafood
Located midway between Boston and New York City, its contemporary cuisine featuring seafood and steak is appealing to both travelers and shoreline residents. A superior level of service combined with an exceptionally comfortable ambiance makes The Stone House one of the more popular restaurants in the area.
Ting Ho Best Chinese Food Restaurant
533 South Broad Street, Meriden, CT 06450
203-988-2500
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Takeout / Delivery / Chinese
Eat in, take out and delivery. We have the best Chinese food in town.
Tolli's Apizza Restaurant
410 Main Street, East Haven, CT 06512
203-469-9582
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
A complete remodeling a few years ago transformed this third-generation Neopolitan pizzeria & Italian restaurant so that the setting was worthy of the good food. Its New Haven-style pizzas have gathered plenty of fans. Opening in 1954, Tolli offers lunch, dinner and limited delivery with pride and passion.
Top O' the Mornin'
2740 South Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06706-2647
203-754-3338
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Family / Diner
TOP O' THE MORNIN' is a breakfast and lunch restaurant dedicated to serving quality food at reasonable prices.
Toral's
549 Ferry St., New Haven, CT 06513
203-865-5135
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Latin American / Pan-Latin / Mexican
Wide-ranging pan-Latin menu from a chef who studied the culinary arts in Ecuador, Colombia and Peru. Everything is prepared fresh daily and in-house.
Toyo Sushi
1109 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410
203-699-1818
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese
This sushi joint set back in a strip mall on the main drag in southern Cheshire is a pleasant surprise with a full selection of Japanese specialties and imaginative sushi dishes.
Tre Scalini
100 Wooster Street, New Haven, CT 06511-5719
203-777-3373
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/21/22 $43
Recently rennovated, Tuscan decor. Located in the heart of New Haven's Little Italy. Favorite dishes- Pappardelle al Telefono, Pollo Ripiene, Scallopine di Vitello al Tre Funghi. Lunch Monday thru Friday, Dinner seven days. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Connecticut Magazine Best Italian, Most Romantic in New Haven County.
Turkish Kebab House
1157 Campbell Ave., West Haven, CT 06516
203-933-0002
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Turkish
In atmosphere, this is the less upscale of two competing Turkish restaurants located on Campbell Avenue in West Haven, but it enjoys a loyal following.
Twin Pines
34 Main Street, East Haven, CT 06512
203-468-6887
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Diner / Breakfast / American (Traditional)
A local favorite with friendly service. Roast prime rib, stuffed shrimp, pork chops and roast turkey are just a few of the quality dishes available at very reasonable prices.
Twisted Vine
285 Main Street, Derby, CT 06418
203-734-2462
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian
Located in a historic bank building with balconies, Twisted Vine has the same chef as Tartaglia's did before it for a mostly Italian menu of delights.
Union League Café
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Bistro / Banquet/Catering / French
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 27/26/25 $57
Reminiscent of a Paris brasserie, with high ceilings, starched tablecloths and a chef extraordinaire. Lobster salad and breast of duck are recommended. Chef -owned, Union League Cafe prides itself on creative interpretation of classic French and bistro dishes, using the best seasonal ingredients available with unsurpassed service for your dining pleasure.
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USS Chowder Pot III
560 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405-2907
203-481-2356
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Family
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 16/13/16 $32
A friendly family restaurant. Voted Best Seafood 9 years in a row. We have a full service lounge with entertainment. Reservations are expected for parties of 7 or more Sunday - Thursday. Bus Tours are welcome. Dinner hours are: Sunday 12 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday - Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Lunch hours are: Monday - Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Vasi's Restaurant & Bar
1700 Watertown Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06708
203-755-3936
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Mediterranean / Italian
Lunch & Dinner 6 Days a Week • 25 Original Martinis • Late Night Menu • 6-10 PM Sushi Tuesdays. One of "Waterbury's GREAT* Restaurants," (Gimme a Reason To Eat Around Town) the perfect complement to a visit to the Palace Theater.
Victorian House Restaurant
226 Maple Avenue, Cheshire, CT 06410-2505
203-272-5743
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Casual
Built in 1871, the Vic House is one of the very few original Victorian-style homes still existing in Cheshire. Inside, one will find a diverse dining atmosphere, a welcoming staff and a versatile menu that will satisfy most appetites.
Virtú
1986 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06705
203-591-8082
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian
A newcomer to the Waterbury dining scene, this popular neighborhood Italian restaurant features family style pastas, a great martini menu, and creative appetizers.
Wall Street Pizza & Restaurant
90 Wall Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-776-9021
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza / Breakfast / Sandwiches
Formerly known as Naples Pizzeria, the much storied hangout of generations of Yalies, their names carved into the tables.
Wasabi
350 Boston Post Rd., Orange, CT 06477
203-795-5856
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese / Big Bang For The Buck
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 24/14/21 $28
Uncompromising quality is the trademark of the food served at this favorite of our editor. Unrelated to any other restaurants bearing the name Wasabi, this Orange restaurant, a poor man's Nobu, is not only quite reasonably priced but a serious candidate for best sushi in the state. Try the chef's omakase platters.
Wasabi (of North Branford)
280 Branford Road, North Branford, CT 06471
203-488-7711
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Korean / Japanese
Unrelated to other restaurants with Wasabi in their name, this Korean-Japanese with sushi has received good local word of mouth. In a town starved for good restaurants, this attractive little eatery is a real oasis, but sometimes service is marred by an uncompromising attitude.
Watch Factory Restaurant
122 Elm Street, Cheshire, CT 06410
203-271-1717
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: German / Continental / Austrian
The Watch Factory Restaurant's unique courtyard setting radiates with Ambiance & Atmosphere, perfectly suited to the Austrian Country Cuisine being served. Chef Markus Patsch, formerly The Gourmet Table - Darien, knows how to create true Austrian classic dishes. Try his Wienerschnitzel or Sacher Torte .. you know you WILL be coming back.
Waterbury Pizza House
701 Cooke Street, Waterbury, CT 06710
203-757-4992
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Pizza / Kosher
Best Kosher Pizza in New England.
Waterbury's G.R.E.A.T. Restaurants
All around Waterbury, Waterbury, CT
203-756-7318
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Seafood / Italian / Steak / Pizza / German / Casual / Continental / Mexican
Waterbury's G.R.E.A.T. (Gimme a Reason To Eat Around Town) invite you to enjoy your favorite food and Beverages with us. From Italian to German, steak to seafood, casual to fancy... and everything in between... we offer plenty of "reasons to eat around town." All independently owned and owner managed, you'll find each of our restaurants alive with hospitality... as only a great neighborhood restaurant can be.
Have dinner with us before a Palace Theater event, drop by after for your favorite cocktail, celebrate a birthday, entertain clients... there's a G.R.E.A.T. restaurant ready to serve you.
Westbrook Lobster
300 Church Street, Wallingford, CT 06492
203-265-5071
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Seafood
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 18/13/15 $32
Fresh fish is purchased daily from the ports of New Bedford, Boston, Point Judith and Stonington at this popular restaurant. Their lobster holding system is the largest in Middlesex County with a capacity of 5000 pounds, and a state of the art filtration and chilling system. They do not purchase or serve any seafood treated with chemical additives or preservatives. All fried food is prepared in 100% Soybean Oil. Most of the seafood is also available in their fresh seafood market.
Westside Bar & Grill
883 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515
203-387-9378
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
A family friendly restaurant, located in the heart of Westville Village, offering a warm and inviting pub atmosphere that serves sophisticated, yet unpretentious food.
Our Chef has created a menu as diverse as the surrounding community. Selections range from Buffalo Wings and Nachos to New York Strip Steak and Salmon Wellington. For the kids, we offer $2 kid meals & crayons.
Wharf
94 West Wharf Road, Madison, CT 06443
203-245-0005
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Seafood / Nightlife
Enjoy magnificent views of the Sound at this great sport while savoring items like lobster rolls, steamers, crabmeats and seafood casserole.
Whitfield's On The Guilford Green
15 Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT 06437
203-458-1300
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Outdoor Dining
Whitfield’s On Guilford Green is regarded as the most beautiful and historical town on the Connecticut shoreline. This popular dining destination is a true American Café and occupies the entire first floor and patio of a fully restored colonial home built in the late 1700’s. Come and enjoy a truly delightful brunch, lunch, or dinner.
Woodwinds
29 Schoolgrounds Road, Branford, CT 06405
203-481-6577
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering
Chef Silvio Suppa and his family have brought their level of cuisine and service offered at their restaurant, Cafe Allegre of Madison to The Woodwinds of Branford. The perfect setting for Weddings, Corporate & Social Events and Bar & Bat Mitzvahs for up to 600 guests. Wedding ceremonies and receptions take place in beautiful ballrooms or on manicured grounds. Celebrate a special occasion at Woodwinds, where "It's All in Good Taste."
YellowFin's Seafood Grille
1027 South Main Street, Cheshire, CT 06410
203-250-9999
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Seafood / Steak
YellowFin's is a casual-upscale restaurant.Outstanding fresh seafood with modern twists, great steaks, dinner salads. 2lb. lobsters fri/sat in the summer. Fireplace, raw bar.
York Street Noodle House
166 York St., New Haven, CT 06511
203-776-YORK
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Japanese / Big Bang For The Buck / Noodle House
This noodle house located a stone's throw from the Yale Repertory Theater is popular with Yalies looking for cheap eats with an Asian flair.
Yorkside Pizza & Restaurant
288 York Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-787-7471
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza / Greek
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 16/8/14 $15
As a family operation since 1969, Yorkside Restaurant takes great care and pride to prepare their food with the freshest and finest ingredients. From our soup to salad dressing, they make virtually everything from “scratch.” Dough and sauces are made fresh daily on the premises.
Zaroka Bar & Restaurant
148 York St., New Haven, CT 06511
203-776-8644
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Indian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 20/18/18 $24
Zaroka features a broad range of Indian regional offerings, including numerous breads, Southern Indian specialties and Tandoor oven preparations.
Zhang's
44 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443
203-245-3300
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese / Chinese
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 18/14/18 $27
Zhang's Asian Restaurants are family owned and operated offering three cuisines: Asian, Japanese and Chinese.
adison location which opened in 2000. Zhang's has over 20 years of experience, bringing you the tasty wonderful Foods of Asia. Enjoy sushi from the Sushi Bar, Tempura dishes or any other Japanese favorites. Or start out with some of the China Taste dishes or South East Asian dishes including some dishes with Thai Red Curry Sauce.
Zia's Cucina
393 East Main St, Waterbury, CT 06702
203-596-3632
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian
Fine northern Italian cuisine. Veal, Chops, seafood, Pasta. House made pastas & sauce. One of "Waterbury's GREAT* Restaurants," (Gimme a Reason To Eat Around Town) the perfect complement to a visit to the Palace Theater.
Zinc
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Bistro
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 24/22/22 $46
Situated across from the historic New Haven Green, in the heart of the city's shopping district, ZINC offers up its unique style of Modern American Food for both lunch and dinner. Since opening it's doors in September of 1999 ZINC's modern interpretation of "American Food" has firmly established it in the city's burgeoning restaurant scene.
Acclaimed chef, Denise Appel, describes ZINC's Modern American Food as "market inspired and globally infused". The menus for both lunch and dinner change seasonally, often drawing upon the area's fine green markets and local organic farms for the freshest ingredients. In ZINC's first year critical accolades from The New York Times, The Hartford Courant, and Connecticut Magazine and more recently an invitation to the James Beard House and an "Excellent" review from The New York Times, have confirmed it's star power.
Zoi's on Orange
338½ Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-777-6736
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Deli / Sandwiches / Breakfast & Lunch
Our Mission is to provide you with “Fresh Food Fast”. To do so, we have partnered will local vendors, to source only the freshest ingredients when preparing your food.
Everything is made to order with care and efficiency. If there is something you don't see and have a craving for, please ask! We will try to accommodate your requests as best as possible.
We know you have a choice. Thank you for choosing Zoi's - the Small Place with BIG TASTE!
Zuppardi's Apizza
179 Union Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516
203-934-1949
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Pizza
Zuppard's Apizza's commitment to provide quality Napolitano style pizza is driven by their desire to preserve their parent's legacy. Serves great pies with a variety of traditional and unique toppings.
5 Senses
212 Crown Street, New Haven, CT 06510
203-789-1333
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Bar / Nightlife
Abbott & Casello
339 North Colony Street, Wallingford, CT 06942
203-901-0835
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Breakfast & Lunch
We offer a full breakfast and lunch menu. Breakfast is served all day seven days a week from six to one, and lunch is served Monday to Friday from eleven to one.
Acropolis Diner
1864 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
203-288-0400
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Diner
Akasaka
1450 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06515-1130
203-387-4898
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 17/14/17 $29
Gourmet cuisine-- from the freshest sushi and sashami to crispy tempura and terrific teryaki-- served in a casual setting. Enjoy fresh scallop, clam and oyster specials and come with your friends!
Al's Hot Dog Stand
248 South Main Street, Naugatuck, CT 06770
203-729-6229
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Hot Dogs / Sandwiches / Burger Joint
This roadside restaurant offers a variety of fast foods like hamburgers, steak sandwiches and even seafood, but what rules here are the Hummel hot dogs that place this eatery among Connecticut's more distinguished weiner venues.
Ami's Crispy Bagels
2457 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06705
203-759-5669
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Deli
Anatolia Restaurant
586 Plank Road, Waterbury, CT 06705
203-591-8450
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Turkish
Located where Friendly's used to be on Plank Road in Waterbury is a Turkish delight. Anatolia Restaurant offers delicious, authentic Turkish specialties at affordable prices. The appetizer and entree platters are a great introduction to Turkish cuisine. In addition to the usual beef, lamb and chicken entrees, Anatolia even has salmon, snapper and swordfish.
Aniello Pizza & Restaurant
346 Hemingway Avenue (Trolley Square), East Haven, CT 06512
203-467-5694
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza / Takeout
For years, our editor had stopped at Aniello's carry-out counter and picked up subs and pizzas for immediate consumption and stuffed breads for potluck suppers. Finally, he wised up and enjoyed a proper meal in the nice dining room, finding the food a definite cut above most pizzeria-cum-restaurants. See for yourself!
Anthony's of Guilford Restaurant
2392 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437
203-453-4121
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Casual
Apps Ristorante
283 Captain Thomas Boulevard, West Haven, CT 06516
203-932-1657
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Banquet/Catering
Bangkok Gardens
172 York Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-789-8684
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Thai
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 22/14/18 $26
Downtown New Haven Southeast Asian favored by "Yalies" as the place to take the parents for flavorful pad Thai and mango curry before checking out the many nearby attractions. Moderate prices mean it's very popular.
Bin 300 World Bistro
300 Wolcott Road, Wolcott, CT 06716
203-879-5858
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian
Brass City Bistro
812 Hamilton Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06705
203-574-2489
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Bistro
ZAGAT 2009/2010: -/-/- E
Breakaway Deli
24 Whitney Ave., New Haven, CT 06510
203-865-5946
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Sandwiches / Lunch Only
Also known by the name T.J.'s, the Breakaway Deli is one of our editor's favorite New Haven lunch spots, a small place with well-made sandwiches carefully assembled from first-rate ingredients. Owner Tom Herd's sports allegiances tilt toward Boston, not New York, but he's still a great guy.
Brookside Inn
231 Oxford Road, Oxford, CT 06478
203-888-2272
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Casual
Café Grappa
900 Main Street South, Southbury, CT 06488
203-262-8001
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Italian / Contemporary
Try the Florida grouper with orange-mango salsa or the crab, lobster and caramelized leek ravioli in this newly remodeled restaurant. Elegant and relaxing.
Café Romeo
534 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-865-2233
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Pizza / Deli / Sandwiches / Breakfast & Lunch
Captain's Galley
19 Beach Street, West Haven, CT 06516-5461
203-932-1811
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Family
Casa Chipotle Bar & Grill
43 Broadway, North Haven, CT 06473
203-239-2262
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Mexican
Castaways
754 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-789-0089
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Seafood
At Castaways, the emphasis is on the denizens of the deep, with everything from lobster and clam rolls to seafood pastas to mahi mahi, seafood thermidor, and Maine lobster.
Charcoal Chicken
71 Elm Street, West Haven, CT 06516
203-934-2683
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: BBQ / Latin American / Ecuadorean
This long-time restaurant serves authentic Ecuadorean food but is especially popular for its delicious barbecued chickens, which many people buy whole for take-out.
Cheng's Buffet
86 Boston Post Rd., Orange, CT 06477
203-891-8888
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Buffet / Chinese / Big Bang For The Buck
Our editor claims that, despite ill-informed plaudits wasted on fancier venues of lower quality, Cheng's Buffet in Orange has been producing the best Chinese food in the New Haven area for several years. There's little buffet-like about the quality here. Dishes don't hang around long enough to turn stale. Nothing tastes slap-dash or mass produced. And I have yet to dine in a local Chinese restaurant that can produce food of the quality of Cheng's Buffet's hot pepper squid, its delicate dumplings, its intensely flavorful roast pork, and so many other winners. Visit Cheng's Buffet, if you haven't, for a very pleasant surprise.
China Buffet
2300 Dixwell Avenue (Hamden Mart), Hamden, CT 06514
203-288-2000
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Buffet / Chinese
This long-standing buffet-style, all-you-can-eat Chinese restaurant has been serving Hamden for many years.
Christy's On Orange
261 Orange Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-777-5454
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Pub
Comfort Kitchen Caterers
27 Waterbury Road, Prospect, CT 06712
203-758-7772
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
30 Research Drive, Milford, CT 06460
203-877-7595
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Family
Crooked Shillelagh
576 Main Street, Branford, CT 06405
203-481-0348
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Irish / Pub
Cucina Rustica Ristorante
340 Oxford Road, Oxford, CT 06478
203-881-9734
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
Demir's Restaurant
565 Washington, North Haven, CT 06473-1137
203-234-2909
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Casual
Dino's Restaurant
540 Washington Street, North Haven, CT 06743
203-239-5548
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Family
Dragon 168 Chinese Restaurant
975 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, CT 06460
203-876-0561
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Sushi / Chinese
Enjoy delicious Chinese food right in your hotel room or home. Offering traditional Chinese food to take out. Monday thru Thrusday 11:00 am to 10:00 pm and Friday and Saturday 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm.
East Japanese Restaurant
17 Turnpike Square, Milford, CT 06460
203-877-7686
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese
Menu favorites include oysters, scallops and duck. Also enjoy sushi and sashami as well as special daily appetizers. Open daily.
El Tapatio
214 Grand Avenue, New Haven, CT 06513
203-785-1939
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Latin American / Big Bang For The Buck / Mexican / Outdoor Dining
Authentic Mexican restaurant in a cavernous space at Grand & Ferry. The food is simple but quite good and dirt cheap. Get chilaquile, soft tacos with beef tongue, tropical-flavored shakes, and the like.
Francesco's Fabulous Foods
93 Campbell Avenue, West Haven, CT 06516
203-933-7000
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Deli
Fresh Taco
39 Elm Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-777-3068
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Big Bang For The Buck / Mexican
You wouldn't think a quick-serve, mostly carry-out or delivery, Mexican joint that seems to be Chinese-run would amount to much, but the foods on this limited menu are dirt cheap, freshly made and delicious. Apparently, its two New York City branches have gotten some good ink, too.
Hometown Pizza & Restaurant
314 Main Street, Yalesville, CT 06492-2265
203-294-9004
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza
Indochine Pavilion
1180 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-865-5033
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Thai / Vietnamese / Laotian
The editor notes that this is his favorite kind of immigrant success story. Industrious Chatchai & Nippaporn worked for him when he was a newspaper's circulation director when they first came to the United States. Soon they owned their own restaurant on the fringes of Yale University, and it was very popular. The restaurant serves authentic Thai, Vietnamese and Laotion food. It has a wonderful lunch buffet on week days for $5.95.
Jani Restaurant
187 Cherry Street, Milford, CT 06460
203-874-1199
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese / Chinese
Voted Best Chinese Restaurant in New Haven Advocate's Best of New Haven Readers' Poll, Jani features full Chinese and Japanese menus and a sushi bar. In the roomy dining room, cherry booths are available for more intimate dining. Sunday brunch, catering services, full bar and kids menu make us your destination spot!Serving lunch, dinner and early bird specials, and delivery upon request.
Kampai
869 West Main Street, Branford, CT 06405
203-481-4536
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese / Hibachi
In existence for almost 30 years, Kampai happens to be a personal favorite of our editor. The hibachi preparations avoid both pitfalls of blandness or too much soy sauce use that beset so many Japanese steakhouses. The traditional Japanese fare and sushi are both good, and the regular dining room is well separated (upstairs) from the festive entertainment supplied by the hibachi chefs.
La Cuisine Cafe, Market & Catering
750 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405
203-488-7100
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / Casual
ZAGAT 2009/2010: -/-/- M
Lanza Restaurant & Capri Lounge
370 East Main Street, Ansonia, CT 06401
203-736-3599
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian
Leo's
7 Poverty Road, Southbury, CT 06488
203-264-9190
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Casual
Scrumtious breakfast fare for hearty appetites. Try the "Wheel of Fortune"- a Belgian waffle with fresh strawberries, bananas, kiwis, raspberry cream sauce and whipped cream. Lunch and dinner are equally delicious and our menu features old favorites presented in fresh ways, as well as new creations to tempt your palate.
Leo's
900 Strait's Turnpike, Middlebury, CT 06762
203-598-0166
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
Great cheerful and relaxed family atmosphere. Excellent breakfast and lunch. Menu offers traditional diner food as well as, creative entrees.
Lisboa Restaurant
19 Layfayette Street, Waterbury, CT 06708
203-754-0789
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Portuguese
Little Bit Farm Ice Cream Shop
111 Bungay Road, Seymour, CT 06483
203-305-6471
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Ice Cream
A friendly little ice cream shop located on a picturesque horse farm. Pony rides and ice cream. What could be better?
Maggie McFly's
6 Woodside Avenue, Middlebury, CT 06792
203-577-2205
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Casual
Mama Mary's Soul Food
372 Whalley Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511
203-562-4535
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Southern
Martin's American Cafe
25 Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT 06437
203-458-1300
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
Located in a turn-of-the-century Victorian on the Guilford green, Martin's menu includes Raspberry Royale French toast, macadamia-encrusted halibut and zuppa di pesce.
McDonald's
184 Chase Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06704-2245
203-573-0880
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / QuickServe
Mezcal
14 Mechanic Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-782-4828
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Mexican
As the perimeters of the New Haven restaurant scene begin to fill with inexpensive and authentic Mexican restaurants catering to the immigrant community, this mid-range offering in a trendier neighborhood is nevertheless worth the extra scratch. The offerings go far beyond standard Mex to complex moles and pipian sauces.
Michael's Trattoria
344 Center Street, Wallingford, CT 06492
203-269-5303
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 23/18/21 $36
Michael's decor makes you feel like you are in an Italian courtyard. Choose from a variety of seafood, veal and steak dishes, like swordfish over penne. Catering available.
Midori
3000 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06518
203-248-3322
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Sushi / Korean / Japanese
This cute new Korean-Japanese with sushi is easily missed in a little shopping plaza but serves authentic Korean food, usually with soup and salad but minus complimentary panchan plates. Consider it a good sign that at times all of the customers are Korean.
Milton's Restaurant
764 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405
203-481-5170
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Sunday Brunch
This fine Italian restaurant is open seven days per week. It offers daily lunch specials and serves Sunday brunch.
Mr. C's Fish & Steakhouse
352 Hemingway Avenue, East Haven, CT 06512
203-467-0007
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Steak
This new seafood and steakhouse located by the Trolley Square post office is drawing good local traffic due to its attractive interior and generous portions.
Mr. Mac's Canteen
2004 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford, CT 06460
203-874-1515
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Seafood / Hot Dogs / Burger Joint
This restaurant (and its Monroe sibling) owned by the sons of the original owner of Merritt Canteen in Bridgeport is known for its quick-serve food, especially its Hummel hot dogs topped with its own unique chili.
New Haven Hotel
229 George Street, New Haven, CT 06510
203-498-3100
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Continental
Nick's Place Restaurant
200 Boston Post Road, Madison, CT 06443
203-245-0433
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Family / Big Bang For The Buck
This little restaurant located in a small strip mall on the Boston Post Road has long been popular with Madison restaurants for its exceptional deals on dinners like roast beef au jus. When our editor lived in Madison, he dined there numerous times.
Ola Restaurant
350 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT 06477
203-891-0522
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: Fusion / Nuevo Latino
Old Dublin Pub
171 Quinnipiac Street, Wallingford, CT 06492-3521
203-949-8022
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Irish / Pub
Olive Garden
439 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT 06477-3507
203-795-8600
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Italian
Orange Ale House
517 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT 06477
203.410.8682
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Pub
Restaurant and Pub
Outback Steakhouse
132 March Hill Road, Orange, CT 06477
203-795-0700
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Steak
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 16/13/16 $31
Oxford House
441 Oxford Road, Oxford, CT 06478
203-888-6241
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
Pancho's Cantina
883 Whalley Aveue, New Haven, CT 06515
203-397-3300
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Mexican
Lively, fun Mexican restaurant. The homemade salsa is a must.
Panda Pavilion
923 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT 06477
203-799-8383
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Japanese
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 16/12/18 $25
These "yeoman Chinese" offer many years' standing with locations throughout CT offering what ever neighborhood needs - reliable eats, which they're willing to alter upon request. They also make ordering takeout a piece of cake.
Pantry
2 Mechanic Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-787-0392
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Family / Breakfast
Winner of the New Haven Advocate Best Breakfast 7 years in a row! The Pantry is a breakfast restaurant serving Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sause or perhaps Belgian Waffles with fresh strawberries, seasonal pancakes, and many other wonderful breakfast dishes. Open 7am until 2pm Tuesday through Saturday, and 8am until 3pm on Sundays. No wait for weekday breakfast!
Pot-au-Pho
77 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06510
203-776-2248
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Vietnamese
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 20/10/14 $19
The same ownership closed the more upscale Auberge d'Asie in Branford, but this charming collegetown Vietnamese soup and noodle house continues to delight.
Rapp's Paradise Inn
557 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia, CT 06401
203-735-6417
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Banquet/Catering
Rapp's Paradise Inn is the premier walkin dining and banquet facility in the valley. The elegant dining rooms have a nostalgic ambience that is complemented by the consistently good food and friendly service.
Rice Pot
1027 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-772-6679
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Thai
Several Thai restaurants have occupied this location, all of them pretty fair, and this is the latest incarnation.
River Run at the Mill Pond
1565 Middletown Avenue, Northford, CT 06472
203-484-4727
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Contemporary
The setting is rustic, yet elegant. Crisp, white, linen-covered tables contrast with the exposed posts and beams, wood floors and big fireplaces. Nearly every table offers a view of river or marsh. The menu is contemporary American. Chef Sam Caldwell, whose resume includes The Cypress Club in San Francisco, Wildwood in Portland, Ore., and Chaos in Manhattan, calls it "comfort food with a twist" -- pan-seared salmon with risotto and snow peas, grilled pork chops with cider glaze served with mashed sweet potatoes and caramelized apples; paella of shrimp, mussels, crab, chicken and pork served over sweet rice; prime rib with garlic-mashed potatoes, green beans and a popover. The menu always includes a game entree, such as venison or duck, served with seasonal vegetables; and there always is an entree or two for vegetarians.
Roseland Apizza
350 Hawthorne Avenue, Derby, CT 06418
203-735-0494
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Pizza
This pizzeria sometimes makes top 10 lists in Connecticut, which is extraordinary for a restaurant located in "The Valley." It's especially famous for its shrimp and other seafood pizzas.
Royal India Restaurant
140 Howe Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-787-9493
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Ethnic / Indian
Serving Connecticut diners since 1991, Royal India's owner & Chef, Nabin S. Rana, has been preparing the best in Indian foods, breads and curry dishes. We can beat the price and the taste of our competitors every time. We do catering for any occasion or party. Take-out available. Free deliveries. Open 7 days. 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. 5:00 pm to 10:30 pm Sunday - Thursday. 5:00 p.m. - 11:00 pm Friday - Saturday.
Royal Palace
32 Orange Street, New Haven, CT
203-776-6663
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Chinese
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 24/15/21 $26
Hunan and Cantonese cuisine of authentic dishes such as sliced crispy conch with yellow chives, abalone with black mushrooms, eight treasure duckling. Reasonable prices and takeout is available as well.
Saoco
456 Forest Road, West Haven, CT 06516
203-389-0038
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Latin American / Colombian
Mid-range Colombian restaurant with some imagination and charm also offers a mojitos bar.
Scoop This!
180 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525
203-389-8800
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Coffee Bar / Ice Cream / Sandwiches
Scoreboard Sports Bar & Grill
12 Selden Street, Woodbridge, CT 06525
203-387-2673
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Sports Bar / Pub
The sports fan sports bar. Great food, great atmosphere, family friendly.
Seven Seas Restaurant & Pub
16 New Haven Avenue, Milford, CT 06460
203-877-7327
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary)
Near Milford Harbor, Seven Seas offers neighborhood-pub atmosphere along with terrific hamburgers, fish-and-chips, fried shrimp and lobster rolls.
Siam Orchids
899 West Main Street, Branford, CT 06405
203-483-6993
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Thai
This well-regarded Thai restaurant at the bottom of Branford Hill is a sibling to Pad Thai in New Haven.
Side Street Grill
15 Dickerman Street, Hamden, CT 06518
203-407-1539
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Bar / Pub
Silver City Grill / Ramada Plaza Hotel
275 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT 06450-7124
203-238-2380
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Casual
Sloppy Jose's
186 Hillside Avenue, Milford, CT 06460
203 878-9847
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Mexican
Smokey's Char-Grill/BBQ
3810 Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT 06518
203-909-6729
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: BBQ / Hot Dogs / Burger Joint
Smokey's brings real barbecue back to Hamden, along with many nice items from the char grill. There are soups, salads, smoked-up sandwiches, burgers (even bison and veggie), hot dogs, chicken wings, seafood platters, interesting sides, and desserts like apple strudel and rice pudding--all at great prices. But the best reason of all to come is BBQ pit specialties like pork back ribs, pulled pork, big Tex brisket and smokehouse chicken, which can be ordered individally, in two-meat combos, or in a sampler that includes all four.
Smokin' Kettle BBQ
511 Frost Road, Waterbury, CT 06705
203-597-8599
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Banquet/Catering / BBQ
Som Siam
63R Whitfield Street, Guilford, CT 06437
203-458-0228
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Thai
This popular and authentic Thai restaurant is considered one of the best and most gracious in New Haven County.
Stony Creek Market
178 Thimble Island Road, Branford, CT 06405
203-488-0145
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Pizza / Deli / Outdoor Dining
Shoreline restaurant with outdoor seating. Eat wholesome natural foods while over-looking the harbors of long island sound. Try our whole grain pizza in the summer months!
Su Casa
400 East Main Street, Branford, CT 06405
203-481-5001
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Casual / Mexican
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 18/17/18 $27
The Aztec setting at this popular spot enhances the fajitas, shrimp Acapulco and Mexican eggrolls, but be sure to try a margarita made with fresh lime juice.
T.G.I. Friday's
2335 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514-2100
203-407-0111
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Family / Casual
T.G.I. Friday's
348 Boston Post Road, Orange, CT 06477
203-799-0800
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Casual
T.G.I. Friday's
335 Union Street, Waterbury, CT 06706
203-591-8800
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Family / Casual
Tastebuds
6 Church Street, North Haven, CT 06473
203-234-3837
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Deli / Gourmet
Temple Grill
152 Temple Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-773-1111
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Bistro
Tengda Asian Bistro
1676 Boston Post Road, Milford, CT 06460
203-877-8888
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Pan-Asian / Asian Fusion
Tequila's Mexican Restaurant
733 Lakewood Road, Waterbury, CT 06704
203-755-4806
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Mexican
Thai Palace
1387 Meriden Road, Wolcott, CT 06716
203-633-4133
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Thai
Thai Pan Asian
1150 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-752-9898
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Thai / Pan-Asian
ZAGAT 2009/2010: 17/11/18 $20
Pad Thai as well as regional Thai cuisines that recombine the old familiar flavors. Seafood specialties and Chinese and Japanese dishes add to the global flavor.
Thai Taste
1151 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-776-9802
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Thai
The Place
901 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437
203-453-9276
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Seafood / Outdoor Dining
The Place is just what the sign out front says: a unique restaurant. Seating is entirely outdoors and the best tasting American cuisine is cooked right in front of you on a huge fire. It is sure to please almost any crowd...just come expecting a good time and great food. BYOB
Toad's Place
300 York Street, New Haven, CT 06511-3627
203-562-5694
Entree Price: $
Menu Type: Pub
Tomo 68
174 Prospect Street (Route 68), Naugatuck, CT 06770
203-720-2466
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Sushi / Thai / Japanese
Tony & Lucille's Little Italy Restaurant
150 Wooster Street, New Haven, CT 06511
203-787-1621
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Italian / Pizza / Bakery
On historic Wooster Street in New Haven, hospitable Tony & Lucille's Little Italy Restaurant offers some of the best old world Italian cooking one can find anywhere. Tony & Lucille's is credited by many for the invention of the calzone, and for years manufactured them for retail sale. Their calzones, pizzas, fresh rolls and other baked goods may be divine, but it's a full-fledged restaurant with some of the best appetizers and entrees you could ever want to find. Baby clams and beans in a white wine broth, tripe a la Romano and veal medallions with mushrooms in a Gorgonzola sauce are just some of the culinary delights awaiting you!
Uncle Willie's BBQ
403 Saw Mill Road, West Haven, CT 06516
203-389-2065
Entree Price: $$
Menu Type: Casual / BBQ / Southern
The real thing. Pulled pork, fried chicken, sweet-potato pie, wings and ribs are served at indoor picnic tables. Leave room for the banana pudding.
Vintage
92 Bank Street, Waterbury, CT 06702
203-575-9848
Entree Price: $$$
Menu Type: American (Contemporary) / Contemporary