The best restaurants in Manchester

Pizza, pasta, grinders, deli sandwiches & other standard Italian & American food in casual digs.

1489 Silver Ln (East Hartford)

Basic pizza outpost offering a selection of pies with creative toppings, plus gluten-free options.

285 E Center St

New American cuisine & creative cocktails in handsome, banquette-lined surroundings.

110 Buckland Hills Dr

Fast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.

1442 Pleasant Valley Rd Ste A

Long-standing eatery specializing in hot or cold grinders & classic pizzeria fare, also for takeout.

273 Broad St

Locally sourced, creative burgers & craft brews are the draw at this modern restaurant with a patio.

1436 Pleasant Valley Rd

Contemporary eatery in a strip-mall offering hibachi meals, sushi rolls & other Japanese staples.

1155 Tolland Turnpike

Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.

100 Buckland Hills Dr

Old West-style steakhouse chain known for its burgers & chops made from bison.

500 Evergreen Way (South Windsor)

Lively chain steakhouse serving American fare with a Southwestern spin amid Texas-themed decor.

21 Redstone Rd

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

299 B Boston Turnpike (Bolton)

Hip, modern cafe offering caffeine drinks with updated comfort foods for breakfast & lunch.

639 Main St

Chain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.

112 Buckland St

Pizzeria serving thin-crust pies, wings, pasta & more in a booth-lined space with tin ceiling.

981 Main St

Vintage '50s diner with classic cheeseburgers, homemade ice cream & waiters in paper hats.

840 Middle Tpke E

Modern-rustic hangout featuring hearty, hot sandwiches & burgers, plus flights of craft beer.

291 E Center St

American comfort fare served in a spare orange-walled space with booth seating & a brick-walled bar.

300 Middle Turnpike W

Family-run, local institution serving American pub fare, beer & more in spacious wood-&-brick digs.

306 Main St

Counter-service chain offering a range of Philly-style cheesesteaks, loaded fries & lemonades.

194 Buckland Hills Dr

Casual local pizzeria chain serving a menu of coal-fired pies, beer & wine since 1925.

221 Buckland Hills Dr

Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.

199 Spencer St

Family-owned pizza parlor supplying Italian bites & sandwiches, plus beer & wine, in cozy surrounds.

250 Hartford Rd

Casual, unpretentious setting for pizza & a big variety of easygoing Italian eats.

316 Green Rd

Italian restaurant & bar serving pizza, pasta, grinders & more in a relaxed, contemporary space.

775 Main St

Upscale bar & grill chain featuring an extensive menu of American fare in a stylish dining room.

100 Evergreen Way (South Windsor)

Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

1428 Pleasant Valley Rd

Unassuming, longtime pizza parlor producing classic pies, slices & traditional Italian eats.

489 Middle Tpke E

Branch of a sandwich shop chain offering subs, wraps & salads, plus rice & grain bowls.

200 Hartford Turnpike (Vernon)

Relaxed venue for bagels made fresh, sandwiches, muffins and pastries, plus coffee and tea.

243 Hartford Turnpike (Vernon)

Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.

320 Buckland Hills Dr

Family-run for 40+ years, Elmo's Dockside keeps it classic with a true scratch kitchen, daily local seafood, and New England clam chowder…

48 Hartford Turnpike (Vernon)