Middlesex County CT Dining Guide

CT Restaurant Guide – Cromwell, Essex, Middletown, Old Saybrook

Connecticut Living offers this guide to the very best dining values in Middletown, Cromwell, Old Saybrook and all of Southern coastal Connecticut, including chef-owned restaurants, country inns with amazing culinary creations, and some incredibly good dining values. Enjoy some of the world’s truly great restaurants, and please share your experiences with us. Ask us about Litchfield county CT restaurants or share your CT dining reviews. To feature your Connecticut cafe or restaurant, contact us.

Litchfield CT Restaurant Dining

Avellino's Italian Restaurant, 1813 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824 | 203-254-2339
Just a short walk from great shops and downtown Fairfield businesses. Come in and enjoy true Italian cuisine at this cozy trattoria. Enjoy Lunch, Dinner or a wonderful meal to take out after a busy day of work or play.
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USS Chowder Pot III | 560 East Main St., Branford, CT 06405 | 203-481-2356
Enjoy award winning seafood, slow roasted prime rib and USDA Choice steak. Chowder Pot III has two large dining rooms, air-cooled patio and a very popular Captain's Lounge featuring an amazing raw bar. Happy Hour Mon-Fri, 3:30p-6p. Chowder Pot III has won numerous awards from Connecticut Magazine and for 17 years in a row been voted Best Seafood by the New Haven Advocate. Pick out your own live lobster - 1-15 lbs.!
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Michael's Trattoria, 344 Center St., Wallingford, CT 06492 | 203-269-5303
Award-winning Italian Specialties - Parmigiana, Zuppa Di Pesce, Pasta, Chicken, Veal, Steak, and Seafood served 7 days a week in a relaxed atmosphere. Begin with fresh baked bread served with Michael's own amazing Virgin Olive Oil Dip and complete your meal with Chef-made Banana Cream Pie or fresh-filled Canoli's. Indoor/outdoor dining. Pizza available in the Bar/Lounge or take out only. Catering and In-House Luncheons for up to 40 people available. Michael's Trattoria has served the Wallingford community for more than 25 years.
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Litchfield County CT Restaurants
Bridgewater, Cornwall, Kent, Litchfield
Hartford County CT Restaurants
Hartford, New Britain, Suffield, Enfield
Tolland County CT Restaurants
Andover, Stafford Springs, Mansfield, Tolland, Somers, Storrs, Willington
Windham County CT Restaurants
Woodstock, Eastford, Plainfield, Putnam
Fairfield County CT Restaurants
Bridgeport, Fairfield, Norwalk, Stamford, Newtown
New Haven County CT Restaurants
Hamden, New Haven, Seymour, Waterbury
Middlesex County CT Restaurants
Cromwell, Essex, Middletown, Old Saybrook
New London County CT Restaurants
New London, Uncasville, Norwich, North Stonington, Mystic Village, Old Lyme