The best restaurants in Wallingford
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IHOP
RestaurantsLong-standing chain serving a wide variety of pancakes & other American breakfast & diner fare.
IHOP
RestaurantsFive Guys
RestaurantsFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Five Guys
RestaurantsAnthonys Pizzeria and Deli Wallingford
RestaurantsIf your usual pie routine needs a glow-up, Anthonys Pizzeria and Deli Wallingford plays with flavors like Clam Casino, Mr. Potato, and The…
Anthonys Pizzeria and Deli Wallingford
Restaurants99 Restaurants
RestaurantsKid-friendly pub chain offering classic fare like burgers, wings & salads in informal surrounds.
99 Restaurants
RestaurantsMolte Pizze
RestaurantsWhen the group chat can’t decide, Molte Pizze nails it with tavern-thin crispy squares, classic foldable New York slices, and Detroit-style…
Molte Pizze
RestaurantsRosa's Deli & Catering
RestaurantsSince 1981, Rosa's Deli & Catering has been the local move when you need crowd-pleasing trays, from party subs and pastas to meat and…
Rosa's Deli & Catering
RestaurantsJimmy's Pizza
RestaurantsIf your dinner plan is "pizza, please," Jimmy's Pizza turns out Greek-traditional or thin-crust pies with that no-flop crunch, plus hefty…
Jimmy's Pizza
RestaurantsPane & Mozz
RestaurantsWhether lunch needs an upgrade or the group can’t agree on anything, Pane & Mozz serves up the sandwich fix as part of Hubspoke Kitchen’s…
Pane & Mozz
RestaurantsChick-fil-A
RestaurantsFast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
Chick-fil-A
RestaurantsChili's Grill & Bar
RestaurantsFamily-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.
Chili's Grill & Bar
RestaurantsPat's Apizza
RestaurantsPat's Apizza is serving legit New Haven-style apizza with properly fermented dough, artisanal technique, and premium toppings. Grab a slice…
Pat's Apizza
RestaurantsGrand Apizza North
RestaurantsGrand Apizza North is all about thin New Haven style pies with build-your-own topping freedom, plus calzones and other reliable Italian…
Grand Apizza North
Restaurants# Tacos Restaurant
RestaurantsIf your taco nights have felt stuck on hard shells, Tacos Restaurant brings the real deal with family recipes, handmade tortillas made…
# Tacos Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Breakfast Nook
RestaurantsFrom skillet-fresh omelettes and legit Eggs Benedict to fluffy pancakes, waffles, and breakfast burritos, The Breakfast Nook nails the…
The Breakfast Nook
RestaurantsChristo's Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsFamily-run in Wallingford since 2006, Christo's Restaurant & Bar turns out well done, brick-oven pies plus a menu built to end the "what do…
Christo's Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsAmerican Steamed Cheeseburgers
RestaurantsAmerican Steamed Cheeseburgers is your move when only a melty, steamed cheeseburger will do... single or double on a plain or poppy seed…
American Steamed Cheeseburgers
RestaurantsNapoli Pizza Restaurant
RestaurantsFamily owned since 1967, Napoli Pizza Restaurant keeps it classic with Neapolitan and Sicilian pies, simple Italian comfort, and that cozy,…
Napoli Pizza Restaurant
RestaurantsArchie Moore's Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsArchie Moore's Bar & Restaurant bills itself as Connecticut’s neighborhood bar and it backs it up with craveable pub bites, a tap list for…
Archie Moore's Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsKnuckleheads
RestaurantsBustling hangout serving up a variety of rotating craft beers & pub grub in an unpretentious space.
Knuckleheads
RestaurantsAthena Diner II
RestaurantsFamily-owned and rooted in Greek hospitality, Athena Diner II is your reliable go-to for fluffy pancakes at noon, juicy burgers, and legit…
Athena Diner II
RestaurantsLittle Charm Eatery
RestaurantsRun by siblings Belle and Bank, Little Charm Eatery turns Sunday-dinner family recipes into bold Thai and Asian fusion that actually tastes…
Little Charm Eatery
RestaurantsParadise Pizza
RestaurantsFrom handcrafted pies and crispy wings to hearty grinders, fresh salads, and family meals, Paradise Pizza nails the fresh ingredients and…
Paradise Pizza
RestaurantsSakimura Meriden
RestaurantsWhen you need a fun change-up, Sakimura Meriden delivers lively hibachi theatrics, fresh daily sushi and sashimi, and a big menu covering…
Sakimura Meriden
RestaurantsA & A Family Restaurant
RestaurantsCasual Italian joint dishing up pizzas, stuffed peppers, and home fries, plus breakfast.
A & A Family Restaurant
RestaurantsInferno apizza
RestaurantsFrom classic mozzarella to wild cards like clam casino, mashed potato with bacon and caramelized onions, or Evan's hot honey pepperoni,…
Inferno apizza
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsHot Pot
RestaurantsHot Pot is the relaxed spot locals hit when they want to build their own bubbling broth with all-you-can-eat meats and veggies, then chase…
Hot Pot
RestaurantsPig Rig BBQ
RestaurantsCasual venue for American BBQ, including hickory-smoked meats & classic sides, with outdoor seating.
Pig Rig BBQ
RestaurantsWayback Burgers
RestaurantsMade-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.
Wayback Burgers
RestaurantsTaculto
RestaurantsTaculto lives inside Hubspoke Kitchen, which means quick taco satisfaction with easy takeout or delivery right here in Wallingford. The…
Taculto
RestaurantsLos Mariachis
RestaurantsLos Mariachis has been family-owned since 2006, serving authentic, from-the-family-recipe Mexican plates alongside plenty of tequila and…
Los Mariachis
RestaurantsThe Library Wine Bar and Bistro
RestaurantsSettle into the former town library and let The Library Wine Bar and Bistro pour you a chapter of worldwide wines with Executive Chef…
The Library Wine Bar and Bistro
RestaurantsRoodle Thai Bistro
RestaurantsRoodle Thai Bistro nails the balance of heat, herbs, and comfort with bright curries and slurp-happy noodle bowls, prepped by chefs from…
Roodle Thai Bistro
RestaurantsIron Chef
RestaurantsWhen you want fresh without the fuss, Iron Chef nails it with creative signature rolls, pristine sashimi, craveable ramen, and that hibachi…
Iron Chef
RestaurantsSouth Side Thai Restaurant
RestaurantsSouth Side Thai Restaurant is coming through with the greatest hits, from Pad Thai to comforting Green Curry, plus fresh Bubble Tea to seal…
South Side Thai Restaurant
RestaurantsLa Piazza Restaurant
RestaurantsLa Piazza Restaurant reimagines mid-century trattoria vibes with modern Italian comfort food, think twirlable pastas, saucy parm, and…
La Piazza Restaurant
Restaurants1 STOP WINGS
RestaurantsCraving something saucy and satisfying, 1 Stop Wings delivers crave-worthy wings that actually taste like a reward at the end of a long…
1 STOP WINGS
RestaurantsEast Side Pizza Palace
RestaurantsCatering option for a clean, family-owned restaurant offering Greek-style pizzas and grinders and subs, plus pasta dishes.
East Side Pizza Palace
RestaurantsMichael's Trattoria
RestaurantsNorthern Italian cuisine, including many seafood dishes plus pizza, in a casual, European setting.
Michael's Trattoria
RestaurantsDiner's Haven
RestaurantsLocal restaurant providing Chinese and Japanese staples, alongside chef's specials.
Diner's Haven
RestaurantsHometown Pizza & Restaurant
RestaurantsCraving legit New York-style slices without leaving town, Hometown Pizza & Restaurant nails it with fresh-daily dough, a brick-oven bake,…
Hometown Pizza & Restaurant
RestaurantsFabi’s Pizza
RestaurantsFamily-owned since 2015, Fabi’s Pizza turns out crisp, flavorful pies built on fresh ingredients and a little obsession. Go classic or get…
Fabi’s Pizza
RestaurantsZa-Onn Thai House
RestaurantsZa-Onn Thai House keeps it casual and delicious, turning out fresh, authentic Thai like Pineapple Fried Rice, Green Curry, and Pad See Ew,…
Za-Onn Thai House
RestaurantsTerrace on the Green
RestaurantsTerrace on the Green sits beside the Wheeler Family Traditional Golf Course, serving crowd-pleasing American plates with easygoing indoor…
Terrace on the Green
RestaurantsFunju Noodle Bar
RestaurantsNoodle dishes, including ramen and pho, feature at this casual, family-friendly eatery with a bar.
Funju Noodle Bar
RestaurantsColony Diner & Restaurant
RestaurantsColony Diner & Restaurant nails the local-comfort vibe with generous portions, daily specials, all-day breakfast, a legit vegan menu, and…
Colony Diner & Restaurant
RestaurantsHubspoke Kitchen
RestaurantsIf your crew can’t agree on dinner, Hubspoke Kitchen pulls multiple restaurant menus under one roof for takeout and delivery, from burgers…
Hubspoke Kitchen
RestaurantsBackYard Drive In
RestaurantsCasual restaurant fixing up comfort eats including steamed cheeseburgers and liege waffles.
BackYard Drive In
RestaurantsTrackside Brick Oven Pizzeria
RestaurantsStep into a legit 1920s subway car, then crush New Haven-style brick oven pies, grinders, and Italian comfort at Trackside Brick Oven…
Trackside Brick Oven Pizzeria
RestaurantsVida Mexicana Wallingford CT
RestaurantsVida Mexicana Wallingford CT keeps things lively with favorites from fajitas to burritos, a genuinely warm vibe, and fresh cocktails…
Vida Mexicana Wallingford CT
RestaurantsPokemoto
RestaurantsBuild your perfect poke at Pokemoto, where you pick the base, protein, and a pile of colorful toppings, then let the house-made sauces do…
Pokemoto
RestaurantsThe Bees Knees Bistro
RestaurantsThe Bees Knees Bistro is a small, women-led, family-owned spot downtown doing breakfast, lunch, and those in-between cravings with real…
The Bees Knees Bistro
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