The best restaurants in Newington

67 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Casual outpost offering familiar Mexican fare & margaritas in easygoing surrounds.

635 New Britain Ave (Hartford)

Casual outpost offering familiar Mexican fare & margaritas in easygoing surrounds.

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Olympia Diner

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Down-to-earth diner serving classic breakfast, lunch & dinner fare for over 50 years.

3413 Berlin Tpke

Down-to-earth diner serving classic breakfast, lunch & dinner fare for over 50 years.

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Imaginative waffle creations, classic breakfast fare & burgers in an easygoing atmosphere.

2551 Berlin Tpke

Imaginative waffle creations, classic breakfast fare & burgers in an easygoing atmosphere.

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

1345 Silas Deane Hwy (Wethersfield)

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

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Modern, colorful Japanese restaurant serving sushi, noodles, hibachi fare & more.

580 Silas Deane Hwy (Wethersfield)

Modern, colorful Japanese restaurant serving sushi, noodles, hibachi fare & more.

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Elaine's

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Quaint restaurant plating Italian pasta dishes, as well as pizza, sandwiches & Sunday brunch.

1841 Berlin Tpke (Wethersfield)

Quaint restaurant plating Italian pasta dishes, as well as pizza, sandwiches & Sunday brunch.

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Upscale Brazilian eatery featuring all-you-can-eat grilled meat carved tableside & a salad bar.

91 W Farms Mall Ste h-108 (Farmington)

Upscale Brazilian eatery featuring all-you-can-eat grilled meat carved tableside & a salad bar.

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Neighborhood pizzeria offering gyros & souvlaki alongside classic pasta dishes.

233 Main St (Wethersfield)

Neighborhood pizzeria offering gyros & souvlaki alongside classic pasta dishes.

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Chain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.

1509 New Britain Ave (West Hartford)

Chain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.

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Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

3210 Berlin Tpke

Boisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.

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El Pollo Guapo

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Snug counter serve featuring rotisserie chicken with Latin American sauces & sides, plus tacos.

1044 Main St

Snug counter serve featuring rotisserie chicken with Latin American sauces & sides, plus tacos.

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Specialty pies & pasta, plus a few token Greek dishes, fill the menu at this basic Italian spot.

296 Main St

Specialty pies & pasta, plus a few token Greek dishes, fill the menu at this basic Italian spot.

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New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

12 B Fenn Rd

New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.

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Subway

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

63 E Cedar St

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

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Family-owned chain selling ready-to-serve smoked hams, plus turkeys, roasts, side dishes & desserts.

2657 Berlin Tpke

Family-owned chain selling ready-to-serve smoked hams, plus turkeys, roasts, side dishes & desserts.

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Bustling, family-friendly spot for brick-oven thin-crust pizzas & large portions of Italian dishes.

150 Kitts Ln

Bustling, family-friendly spot for brick-oven thin-crust pizzas & large portions of Italian dishes.

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Elegant, contemporary environs for elevated sushi rolls, Pan-Asian fare & hibachi grill specialties.

396 Cromwell Ave (Rocky Hill)

Elegant, contemporary environs for elevated sushi rolls, Pan-Asian fare & hibachi grill specialties.

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Sushi House

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Simple venue serves Japanese classics, plus all-you-can-eat sushi, appetizers, teriyaki & more.

397 Cromwell Ave (Rocky Hill)

Simple venue serves Japanese classics, plus all-you-can-eat sushi, appetizers, teriyaki & more.

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Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.

12C Fenn Rd

Health-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.

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Italian pies, chicken cutlet subs & more served in a modest counter-serve eatery with booth seating.

955 Silas Deane Hwy (Wethersfield)

Italian pies, chicken cutlet subs & more served in a modest counter-serve eatery with booth seating.

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Burger King

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Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes.

2500 Berlin Tpke

Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes.

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P.F. Chang's

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Family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.

322 W Farms Mall Space F226 (Farmington)

Family-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.

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

1267 Silas Deane Hwy (Wethersfield)

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

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Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.

3329 Berlin Tpke Unit 6

Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.

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Family-owned institution with a casual diner vibe known for pizza, sandwiches & pasta dinners.

1154 New Britain Ave (West Hartford)

Family-owned institution with a casual diner vibe known for pizza, sandwiches & pasta dinners.

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

1148 New Britain Ave (West Hartford)

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

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Fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.

1298 Silas Deane Hwy (Wethersfield)

Fast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.

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Leo's Pizza

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Cozy counter-serve pizzeria offering Greek & Italian-style pies, plus pasta & subs, since 1975.

689 Wolcott Hill Rd (Wethersfield)

Cozy counter-serve pizzeria offering Greek & Italian-style pies, plus pasta & subs, since 1975.

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Panera Bread

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Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

1600 SE Rd (Farmington)

Counter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.

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Dishes from various regions of Mexico in a colorful hacienda setting with an outdoor patio.

2385 Berlin Tpke

Dishes from various regions of Mexico in a colorful hacienda setting with an outdoor patio.

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Traditional ramen with homemade noodles & other Japanese eats are the draw at this casual eatery.

1323 Silas Deane Hwy (Wethersfield)

Traditional ramen with homemade noodles & other Japanese eats are the draw at this casual eatery.

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Locals line up for housemade bagels, sandwiches & salads at this pint-sized, daytime counter serve.

1131 New Britain Ave A (West Hartford)

Locals line up for housemade bagels, sandwiches & salads at this pint-sized, daytime counter serve.

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Casual restaurant offering pizza, wings, and other quick bites for lunch and dinner.

662 East St (New Britain)

Casual restaurant offering pizza, wings, and other quick bites for lunch and dinner.

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Casual eatery for pizza and calzones, plus Italian offerings such as meatballs and grinders.

264 S Main St (New Britain)

Casual eatery for pizza and calzones, plus Italian offerings such as meatballs and grinders.

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PJ's Coffee

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New Orleans-born chain for house-roasted coffee, organic teas, blended drinks & pastries.

3313 Berlin Tpke Unit 12

New Orleans-born chain for house-roasted coffee, organic teas, blended drinks & pastries.

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Casual pizza joint also offering sandwiches and chicken wings plus delivery and takeout.

82 Pane Rd

Casual pizza joint also offering sandwiches and chicken wings plus delivery and takeout.

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Fancy Sushi

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Popular Asian eatery featuring sushi rolls, tempura and hibachi-cooked steaks and vegetables.

224 Berlin Tpke Unit 1 (Berlin)

Popular Asian eatery featuring sushi rolls, tempura and hibachi-cooked steaks and vegetables.

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Straightforward option with booths for everyday pizzas & pastas, plus salads & oven-toasted subs.

685 Farmington Ave (New Britain)

Straightforward option with booths for everyday pizzas & pastas, plus salads & oven-toasted subs.

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Elm Hill Pizza

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Greek-style pies, cold-cut subs & basic Italian pastas served in a stalwart counter-serve joint.

625 Maple Hill Ave

Greek-style pies, cold-cut subs & basic Italian pastas served in a stalwart counter-serve joint.

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Counter-serve chain for custom burgers, including poultry & veggie versions, plus fries & shakes.

24 Fenn Rd

Counter-serve chain for custom burgers, including poultry & veggie versions, plus fries & shakes.

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Sushi California

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Whether you're craving delicate sashimi, crispy rice topped just right, or a full-on Love Boat situation, Sushi California keeps it fun…

30 Fenn Rd

Whether you're craving delicate sashimi, crispy rice topped just right, or a full-on Love Boat situation, Sushi California keeps it fun with standout special rolls like Fire House and Green Hulk, plus cozy katsu and teppanyaki for the non-raw crew. Treat yourself this week.

From the New Britain newsletter, August 24, 2026

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Low-key counter-serve featuring classic pizzas, plus grinders & Italian dishes such as lasagna.

125 Fenn Rd

Low-key counter-serve featuring classic pizzas, plus grinders & Italian dishes such as lasagna.

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Cozy eatery offering home-style Dominican eats, including rice and beans, plus tacos.

516 Main St (New Britain)

Cozy eatery offering home-style Dominican eats, including rice and beans, plus tacos.

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Family-run pizzeria dishing up pies, wings, and other comfort eats in a casual setting.

736 New Britain Ave

Family-run pizzeria dishing up pies, wings, and other comfort eats in a casual setting.

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Burritos and tacos alongside pizza and more from this cozy pizzeria and Mexican eatery.

1125 Willard Ave

Burritos and tacos alongside pizza and more from this cozy pizzeria and Mexican eatery.

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Peppino's Pizza

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Basic eatery serving handmade, thin-crust pies made with natural ingredients, plus pasta & burgers.

10 Main St (New Britain)

Basic eatery serving handmade, thin-crust pies made with natural ingredients, plus pasta & burgers.

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This week, whether you want a build-your-own burrito, tacos or a lifestyle bowl, Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill keeps it fresh with…

12 A Fenn Rd

This week, whether you want a build-your-own burrito, tacos or a lifestyle bowl, Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill keeps it fresh with hand-prepped ingredients, house-made salsas and no freezer in sight.

From the New Britain newsletter, August 28, 2026

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Casual, trendy eatery known for its Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sliders in a range of spice levels.

3384 Berlin Tpke

Casual, trendy eatery known for its Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sliders in a range of spice levels.

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German comfort food & beer in a vibrant destination that has a year-round Oktoberfest vibe.

131 Dwight St (New Britain)

German comfort food & beer in a vibrant destination that has a year-round Oktoberfest vibe.

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Chick-fil-A

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

3240 Berlin Tpke

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

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Casual spot featuring a mongolian grill where guests build their own bowls.

3025 Berlin Tpke

Casual spot featuring a mongolian grill where guests build their own bowls.

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Capitol Lunch

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Capitol Lunch has been slinging assembly-line, made-to-order hot dogs since 1929, with snappy Martin Rosol’s franks, that famous meat…

510 Main St (New Britain)

Capitol Lunch has been slinging assembly-line, made-to-order hot dogs since 1929, with snappy Martin Rosol’s franks, that famous meat sauce, plus burgers and fries. When you want nostalgia with bite this week, this family-run spot brings quick service and the kind of flavor only a few doors down can make.

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Syriana Cuisine

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Casual eatery serving a menu of Mediterranean classics such as falafel and lamb kabsa, plus pita and pies.

238 Allen St (New Britain)

Casual eatery serving a menu of Mediterranean classics such as falafel and lamb kabsa, plus pita and pies.

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Simple kitchen serving typical Puerto Rican eats such as pernil & plantains in a buffet-style setup.

340 Arch St (New Britain)

Simple kitchen serving typical Puerto Rican eats such as pernil & plantains in a buffet-style setup.

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Rooster Co.

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Locally sourced roast chicken is the forte of this New American eatery with a warm, industrial vibe.

1076 Main St

Locally sourced roast chicken is the forte of this New American eatery with a warm, industrial vibe.

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VN Phở

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Traditional Vietnamese restaurant specializing in pho and rice dishes, and serving bubble tea.

59 Overlook Terrace, 501 Flatbush Ave (Hartford)

Traditional Vietnamese restaurant specializing in pho and rice dishes, and serving bubble tea.

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Sushi mainstay with an array of unique rolls & happy hour, in a sleek space with neon details.

1295 Silas Deane Hwy (Wethersfield)

Sushi mainstay with an array of unique rolls & happy hour, in a sleek space with neon details.

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Casual chain serving cooked-to-order Korean fried chicken, plus other traditional eats.

1491 New Britain Ave (West Hartford)

Casual chain serving cooked-to-order Korean fried chicken, plus other traditional eats.

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Phở Saigon | Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant keeps things low-key and high flavor with steaming bowls of seafood pho, rare steak pho, and…

989 New Britain Ave (West Hartford)

Phở Saigon | Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant keeps things low-key and high flavor with steaming bowls of seafood pho, rare steak pho, and crisp spring rolls made with fresh ingredients and time-honored recipes. When you're not in a soup mood, their beef sandwich and rice with chicken absolutely deliver.

From the New Britain newsletter, August 22, 2026

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Soulbaila

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Relaxed eatery featuring DJ-spun music, cocktails and comfort food, along with a VIP section.

735 Wethersfield Ave (Hartford)

Relaxed eatery featuring DJ-spun music, cocktails and comfort food, along with a VIP section.

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Relaxed Italian chain eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, plus wine & cocktails.

325 W Farms Mall (Farmington)

Relaxed Italian chain eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, plus wine & cocktails.

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Beachland Tavern

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American staples & happy hours offered in a warm, comfortable environment with a long bar.

1128 New Britain Ave (West Hartford)

American staples & happy hours offered in a warm, comfortable environment with a long bar.

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Casual restaurant with counter service serving Caribbean dishes, including vegan options.

881 New Britain Ave (Hartford)

Casual restaurant with counter service serving Caribbean dishes, including vegan options.

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Wayback Burgers

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Made-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.

450 S Main St (West Hartford)

Made-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.

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Phở Boston

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Traditional Vietnamese dishes such as pho & vermicelli noodle plates served in basic quarters.

144 Shield St (West Hartford)

Traditional Vietnamese dishes such as pho & vermicelli noodle plates served in basic quarters.

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The Pho Bar

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Vietnamese eatery featuring beef noodle soup (pho), stir-fry dishes and rice entrees.

224 Berlin Tpke (Berlin)

Vietnamese eatery featuring beef noodle soup (pho), stir-fry dishes and rice entrees.

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Informal halal restaurant whipping up Italian standards like veal piccata, plus Balkan dishes.

577 Franklin Ave (Hartford)

Informal halal restaurant whipping up Italian standards like veal piccata, plus Balkan dishes.

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