These hidden restaurants aren’t hiding in the traditional sense. In fact, they’re pretty easy to find if you know where you’re looking, but these awesome locales are too often overlooked. We implore you to leave the overhyped magazine picks behind this weekend and enjoy the flavors of these underrated hot spots. When it comes to hidden restaurants, these are among the best, and a must try for long time residents and visitors alike! Check them out:
- Staropolska Restaurant
Staropolska Restaurant/Facebook 252 Broad Street, New Britain, CT 06053
Staropolska Restaurant/Facebook Have a craving for something unique? Try some Polish comfort food! You’ll love the authentic plates (made from old family recipes ) at this small town restaurant.
- Melilli Caffe & Grill
Melilli Caffe & Grill/Facebook 264 Main St, Portland, CT 06480
Melilli Caffe & Grill/Facebook This is probably the most laid back establishment in the state. This Italian bakery and eatery has a little bit of everything, making it an ideal place to grab lunch with friends.
- Paul’s Pasta Shop
Paul’s Pasta Shop/Facebook 223 Thames Street, Groton, CT 06340
Paul M./Yelp This waterfront restaurant is a dream come true for pasta lovers. The family owned joint makes their own pasta, serving up daily homemade perfection.
- Rustic Cafe
Rustic Cafe/Facebook 516 Boston Post Road, East Lyme, CT 06333
Gee L./Yelp The tasty plates at this gastropub are complimented by the amazing drink selection. It’s the perfect place to celebrate the weekend with friends, which is why locals love it.
- Monet’s Table
Monet’s Table Restaurant/Facebook 167 Tolland Stage Road, Tolland, CT 06084
Monet’s Table Restaurant/Facebook A true hidden gem, this breakfast/brunch restaurant serves up bold flavors and some pretty decadent breakfast items. It’s one of those places you can’t visit just once.
- Bridge Street Live
Google Maps 41 Bridge Street, Collinsville, CT 06019
41 Bridge Street Live/Facebook This is more than just a restaurant. In addition to serving delicious food, this place also serves up incredible musical and comedic talents. So if you want dinner and a show, this is definitely the place!
- Victoria Station Cafe
Victoria Station Cafe/Facebook 91 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260
Victoria Station Cafe/Facebook Looking for a new lunch spot? This place fits the bill perfectly! This cozy cafe has light lunch items and desserts to die for. And it’s all made fresh every day!
- Bufalina
Bufalina/Facebook 1070 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437
Kiran L./Yelp The wood fired pizza at this restaurant is made from ingredients so fresh this is practically a farm to table restaurant. If you ever doubted this state’s superior pizza making skills, this place will reassure you.
- The Pantry
Mr B./Yelp 5 Titus Road, Washington, CT 06794
Yuchen Z./Yelp This gourmet eatery and shop makes some of the best sandwiches on the planet, which you can pair with one of their fabulous soups. The country store vibe here is very welcoming.
- Viron Rondo Osteria
Viron Rondo Osteria/Facebook 1721 Highland Avenue, Cheshire, CT 06410
Viron Rondo Osteria/Facebook If you ever wondered what it would be like to grow up in an Italian home, this place is a pretty good idea. The warm, lively atmosphere coupled with traditional menu items and a large wine selection will transport you straight to the Italian countryside.
- Nita’s
Nita’s Restaurant/Facebook
Nita’s Restaurant/Facebook Another Polish-American gem, this Connecticut restaurant will delight you with their stuffed crepes. Anyone with a sweet tooth should rush over to this place immediately!
- Grill 37
Grill 37/Facebook 37 Putnam Road, Pomfret Center, Connecticut 06258
Grill 37/Facebook It’s easy to confuse this remote restaurant with a house, but inside is a cozy dining area you won’t soon forget. If you’re looking for a more intimate dining option, this place comes highly recommended.
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Staropolska Restaurant/Facebook
252 Broad Street, New Britain, CT 06053
Have a craving for something unique? Try some Polish comfort food! You’ll love the authentic plates (made from old family recipes ) at this small town restaurant.
Melilli Caffe & Grill/Facebook
264 Main St, Portland, CT 06480
This is probably the most laid back establishment in the state. This Italian bakery and eatery has a little bit of everything, making it an ideal place to grab lunch with friends.
Paul’s Pasta Shop/Facebook
223 Thames Street, Groton, CT 06340
Paul M./Yelp
This waterfront restaurant is a dream come true for pasta lovers. The family owned joint makes their own pasta, serving up daily homemade perfection.
Rustic Cafe/Facebook
516 Boston Post Road, East Lyme, CT 06333
Gee L./Yelp
The tasty plates at this gastropub are complimented by the amazing drink selection. It’s the perfect place to celebrate the weekend with friends, which is why locals love it.
Monet’s Table Restaurant/Facebook
167 Tolland Stage Road, Tolland, CT 06084
A true hidden gem, this breakfast/brunch restaurant serves up bold flavors and some pretty decadent breakfast items. It’s one of those places you can’t visit just once.
Google Maps
41 Bridge Street, Collinsville, CT 06019
41 Bridge Street Live/Facebook
This is more than just a restaurant. In addition to serving delicious food, this place also serves up incredible musical and comedic talents. So if you want dinner and a show, this is definitely the place!
Victoria Station Cafe/Facebook
91 Main Street, Putnam, CT 06260
Looking for a new lunch spot? This place fits the bill perfectly! This cozy cafe has light lunch items and desserts to die for. And it’s all made fresh every day!
Bufalina/Facebook
1070 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437
Kiran L./Yelp
The wood fired pizza at this restaurant is made from ingredients so fresh this is practically a farm to table restaurant. If you ever doubted this state’s superior pizza making skills, this place will reassure you.
Mr B./Yelp
5 Titus Road, Washington, CT 06794
Yuchen Z./Yelp
This gourmet eatery and shop makes some of the best sandwiches on the planet, which you can pair with one of their fabulous soups. The country store vibe here is very welcoming.
Viron Rondo Osteria/Facebook
1721 Highland Avenue, Cheshire, CT 06410
If you ever wondered what it would be like to grow up in an Italian home, this place is a pretty good idea. The warm, lively atmosphere coupled with traditional menu items and a large wine selection will transport you straight to the Italian countryside.
Nita’s Restaurant/Facebook
Another Polish-American gem, this Connecticut restaurant will delight you with their stuffed crepes. Anyone with a sweet tooth should rush over to this place immediately!
Grill 37/Facebook
37 Putnam Road, Pomfret Center, Connecticut 06258
It’s easy to confuse this remote restaurant with a house, but inside is a cozy dining area you won’t soon forget. If you’re looking for a more intimate dining option, this place comes highly recommended.
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