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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Coyote Flaco Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual outpost offering familiar Mexican fare & margaritas in easygoing surrounds.
Coyote Flaco Mexican Restaurant
RestaurantsOlympia Diner
RestaurantsDown-to-earth diner serving classic breakfast, lunch & dinner fare for over 50 years.
Olympia Diner
RestaurantsTHE SLOPPY WAFFLE LLC
RestaurantsImaginative waffle creations, classic breakfast fare & burgers in an easygoing atmosphere.
THE SLOPPY WAFFLE LLC
RestaurantsD'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches
RestaurantsBranch of a sandwich shop chain offering subs, wraps & salads, plus rice & grain bowls.
D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches
RestaurantsEdo Ichi Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse
RestaurantsModern, colorful Japanese restaurant serving sushi, noodles, hibachi fare & more.
Edo Ichi Sushi & Hibachi Steakhouse
RestaurantsElaine's
RestaurantsQuaint restaurant plating Italian pasta dishes, as well as pizza, sandwiches & Sunday brunch.
Elaine's
RestaurantsTexas de Brazil - Hartford
RestaurantsUpscale Brazilian eatery featuring all-you-can-eat grilled meat carved tableside & a salad bar.
Texas de Brazil - Hartford
RestaurantsVillage Pizza Restaurant - Wethersfield
RestaurantsNeighborhood pizzeria offering gyros & souvlaki alongside classic pasta dishes.
Village Pizza Restaurant - Wethersfield
RestaurantsRed Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsChain for gourmet burgers & other American comfort fare.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
RestaurantsOutback Steakhouse
RestaurantsBoisterous Australian-themed chain serving steaks, seafood & other hearty steakhouse fare.
Outback Steakhouse
RestaurantsEl Pollo Guapo
RestaurantsSnug counter serve featuring rotisserie chicken with Latin American sauces & sides, plus tacos.
El Pollo Guapo
RestaurantsYannis Pizza Restaurant
RestaurantsSpecialty pies & pasta, plus a few token Greek dishes, fill the menu at this basic Italian spot.
Yannis Pizza Restaurant
RestaurantsJersey Mike's Subs
RestaurantsNew Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.
Jersey Mike's Subs
RestaurantsSubway
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.
Subway
RestaurantsThe Honey Baked Ham Company
RestaurantsFamily-owned chain selling ready-to-serve smoked hams, plus turkeys, roasts, side dishes & desserts.
The Honey Baked Ham Company
RestaurantsJoey Garlic's Newington
RestaurantsBustling, family-friendly spot for brick-oven thin-crust pizzas & large portions of Italian dishes.
Joey Garlic's Newington
RestaurantsLava Hibachi & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsElegant, contemporary environs for elevated sushi rolls, Pan-Asian fare & hibachi grill specialties.
Lava Hibachi & Sushi Bar
RestaurantsSushi House
RestaurantsSimple venue serves Japanese classics, plus all-you-can-eat sushi, appetizers, teriyaki & more.
Sushi House
RestaurantsTropical Smoothie Cafe
RestaurantsHealth-conscious cafe chain featuring a menu of custom smoothies, sandwiches & wraps.
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
RestaurantsWethersfield Pizza House
RestaurantsItalian pies, chicken cutlet subs & more served in a modest counter-serve eatery with booth seating.
Wethersfield Pizza House
RestaurantsBurger King
RestaurantsWell-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes.
Burger King
RestaurantsP.F. Chang's
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain offering creative takes on Asian fare in a striking space.
P.F. Chang's
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsShake Shack Newington
RestaurantsHip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.
Shake Shack Newington
RestaurantsElmwood Pizza & Grinders
RestaurantsFamily-owned institution with a casual diner vibe known for pizza, sandwiches & pasta dinners.
Elmwood Pizza & Grinders
RestaurantsFrank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
RestaurantsCasual local pizzeria chain serving a menu of coal-fired pies, beer & wine since 1925.
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
RestaurantsRaising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsFast-food chain specializing in fried chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries & Texas toast.
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers
RestaurantsLeo's Pizza
RestaurantsCozy counter-serve pizzeria offering Greek & Italian-style pies, plus pasta & subs, since 1975.
Leo's Pizza
RestaurantsPanera Bread
RestaurantsCounter-serve bakery/cafe chain serving sandwiches, salads & more, known for its bread & free WiFi.
Panera Bread
RestaurantsPuerto Vallarta Newington
RestaurantsDishes from various regions of Mexico in a colorful hacienda setting with an outdoor patio.
Puerto Vallarta Newington
RestaurantsKaliubon Ramen & Poke (Wethersfield)
RestaurantsTraditional ramen with homemade noodles & other Japanese eats are the draw at this casual eatery.
Kaliubon Ramen & Poke (Wethersfield)
RestaurantsGoldberg's Bagels
RestaurantsLocals line up for housemade bagels, sandwiches & salads at this pint-sized, daytime counter serve.
Goldberg's Bagels
RestaurantsCity Pizza Grill & Grocery (new britain)
RestaurantsCasual restaurant offering pizza, wings, and other quick bites for lunch and dinner.
City Pizza Grill & Grocery (new britain)
RestaurantsPizza Pal Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual eatery for pizza and calzones, plus Italian offerings such as meatballs and grinders.
Pizza Pal Restaurant
RestaurantsPJ's Coffee
RestaurantsNew Orleans-born chain for house-roasted coffee, organic teas, blended drinks & pastries.
PJ's Coffee
RestaurantsExpress pizza & scoops
RestaurantsCasual pizza joint also offering sandwiches and chicken wings plus delivery and takeout.
Express pizza & scoops
RestaurantsFancy Sushi
RestaurantsPopular Asian eatery featuring sushi rolls, tempura and hibachi-cooked steaks and vegetables.
Fancy Sushi
RestaurantsTown & Country Pizza Restaurant
RestaurantsStraightforward option with booths for everyday pizzas & pastas, plus salads & oven-toasted subs.
Town & Country Pizza Restaurant
RestaurantsElm Hill Pizza
RestaurantsGreek-style pies, cold-cut subs & basic Italian pastas served in a stalwart counter-serve joint.
Elm Hill Pizza
RestaurantsMOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain for custom burgers, including poultry & veggie versions, plus fries & shakes.
MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
RestaurantsSushi California
RestaurantsWhether you're craving delicate sashimi, crispy rice topped just right, or a full-on Love Boat situation, Sushi California keeps it fun…
Sushi California
RestaurantsBella Gourmet Pizzeria
RestaurantsLow-key counter-serve featuring classic pizzas, plus grinders & Italian dishes such as lasagna.
Bella Gourmet Pizzeria
RestaurantsEL MALECON RESTAURANT
RestaurantsCozy eatery offering home-style Dominican eats, including rice and beans, plus tacos.
EL MALECON RESTAURANT
RestaurantsTown Line Pizza & Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily-run pizzeria dishing up pies, wings, and other comfort eats in a casual setting.
Town Line Pizza & Restaurant
RestaurantsNicolas Pizza & Mexican Eatery
RestaurantsBurritos and tacos alongside pizza and more from this cozy pizzeria and Mexican eatery.
Nicolas Pizza & Mexican Eatery
RestaurantsPeppino's Pizza
RestaurantsBasic eatery serving handmade, thin-crust pies made with natural ingredients, plus pasta & burgers.
Peppino's Pizza
RestaurantsSalsa Fresca Mexican Grill
RestaurantsThis week, whether you want a build-your-own burrito, tacos or a lifestyle bowl, Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill keeps it fresh with…
Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill
RestaurantsDave’s Hot Chicken
RestaurantsCasual, trendy eatery known for its Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sliders in a range of spice levels.
Dave’s Hot Chicken
RestaurantsEast Side Restaurant
RestaurantsGerman comfort food & beer in a vibrant destination that has a year-round Oktoberfest vibe.
East Side Restaurant
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsHungry Bowl Mongolian Grill, Sushi & Ramen
RestaurantsCasual spot featuring a mongolian grill where guests build their own bowls.
Hungry Bowl Mongolian Grill, Sushi & Ramen
RestaurantsCapitol Lunch
RestaurantsCapitol Lunch has been slinging assembly-line, made-to-order hot dogs since 1929, with snappy Martin Rosol’s franks, that famous meat…
Capitol Lunch
RestaurantsSyriana Cuisine
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving a menu of Mediterranean classics such as falafel and lamb kabsa, plus pita and pies.
Syriana Cuisine
RestaurantsCriollisimo Restaurant
RestaurantsSimple kitchen serving typical Puerto Rican eats such as pernil & plantains in a buffet-style setup.
Criollisimo Restaurant
RestaurantsRooster Co.
RestaurantsLocally sourced roast chicken is the forte of this New American eatery with a warm, industrial vibe.
Rooster Co.
RestaurantsVN Phở
RestaurantsTraditional Vietnamese restaurant specializing in pho and rice dishes, and serving bubble tea.
VN Phở
RestaurantsGinza Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsSushi mainstay with an array of unique rolls & happy hour, in a sleek space with neon details.
Ginza Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsBonchon West Hartford
RestaurantsCasual chain serving cooked-to-order Korean fried chicken, plus other traditional eats.
Bonchon West Hartford
RestaurantsPhở Saigon | Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsPhở Saigon | Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant keeps things low-key and high flavor with steaming bowls of seafood pho, rare steak pho, and…
Phở Saigon | Authentic Vietnamese Restaurant
RestaurantsSoulbaila
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery featuring DJ-spun music, cocktails and comfort food, along with a VIP section.
Soulbaila
RestaurantsBrio Italian Grille
RestaurantsRelaxed Italian chain eatery serving Tuscan-inspired grill fare, plus wine & cocktails.
Brio Italian Grille
RestaurantsBeachland Tavern
RestaurantsAmerican staples & happy hours offered in a warm, comfortable environment with a long bar.
Beachland Tavern
RestaurantsThe 881 Grab & Go (881) Hartford
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with counter service serving Caribbean dishes, including vegan options.
The 881 Grab & Go (881) Hartford
RestaurantsWayback Burgers
RestaurantsMade-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.
Wayback Burgers
RestaurantsPhở Boston
RestaurantsTraditional Vietnamese dishes such as pho & vermicelli noodle plates served in basic quarters.
Phở Boston
RestaurantsThe Pho Bar
RestaurantsVietnamese eatery featuring beef noodle soup (pho), stir-fry dishes and rice entrees.
The Pho Bar
RestaurantsAdriatic Restaurant
RestaurantsInformal halal restaurant whipping up Italian standards like veal piccata, plus Balkan dishes.
Adriatic Restaurant
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