The best restaurants in Windsor

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

110 Buckland Hills Dr (Manchester)

Pizza, pasta & other basic Italian eats are sometimes accompanied by live music at this casual spot.

34 Tunxis Ave (Bloomfield)

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

1442 Pleasant Valley Rd Ste A (Manchester)

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

1436 Pleasant Valley Rd (Manchester)

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

1155 Tolland Turnpike (Manchester)

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

4 National Dr Unit B (Windsor Locks)

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

596 Elm St (Windsor Locks)

Bright upscale eatery offering American fare, including a fixed-price menu, plus Sunday brunch.

297 S Main St (East Windsor)

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

100 Buckland Hills Dr (Manchester)

Pancakes, burgers & other diner classics in a family-friendly joint with a 1950s theme.

Ella T 50 Ella T, Ella Grasso Turnpike #75 (Windsor Locks)

Family-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.

1035 Kennedy Rd

Special-occasion spot in a rustic former grist mill serving Continental fare plus a popular brunch.

989 Ellington Rd (South Windsor)

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

137 Prospect Hill Rd (East Windsor)

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

500 Evergreen Way (South Windsor)

Japanese spot with an array of unique sushi rolls & entertaining tableside cooking by hibachi chefs.

22 Mountain Ave (Bloomfield)

Italian-American comfort food, including pizza & grinders, in informal, family-friendly digs.

124 Poquonock Ave

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

112 Buckland St (Manchester)

Veteran resource for pizza & oversize subs served at a counter amid modern decor, plus on-site ATM.

492 Spring St (Windsor Locks)

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

194 Buckland Hills Dr (Manchester)

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

221 Buckland Hills Dr (Manchester)

Local BBQ outpost serving smoked meats & sandwiches, plus comfort sides, in a low-key setting.

454 Ellington Rd (South Windsor)

Traditional Italian cuisine, a long wine list & happy hours in a spacious, warmly decorated venue.

6 Wintonbury Mall (Bloomfield)

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

100 Evergreen Way (South Windsor)

Old-school counter-serve place known for giant sandwiches, also offering pizza, chicken & wraps.

75 Old County Rd (Windsor Locks)

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

1428 Pleasant Valley Rd (Manchester)

Pizza & a variety of Italian-American fare in a relaxed space with patio seating.

3 Tunxis St

Mexican chain serving customizable dishes, such as burrito bowls, over the counter.

209 Ella Grasso Turnpike (Windsor Locks)

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

17 N Rd (East Windsor)

Homey chain restaurant serving American comfort food, with an on-site general store.

145 Prospect Hill Rd (East Windsor)

Sofia's Restaurant & Pizzeria is that reliable neighborhood spot locals lean on for classic Italian-American cravings, from pizzas and…

136 Prospect Hill Rd (East Windsor)

Long-running chain serving signature breakfast items & a variety of coffee drinks.

94 Main St (Windsor Locks)

Tomatoe's Pizza & Sports Bar keeps it simple and satisfying with creative pies (think Big Mac or potato bacon), wings in an almost comical…

44 S Main St (East Windsor)

Jimmy Chen's Asian Cuisine & Cocktail Bar is that easygoing strip-mall spot in nearby East Windsor where fresh, lighter-prep plates cover…

US, 122 Prospect Hill Rd (East Windsor)

Casual, contemporary red-&-white digs backdrop sushi, Chinese standards & a few Thai favorites.

4 Prospect Hill Rd #6 (East Windsor)

Skyline Restaurant & Banquet brings old-school Italian steakhouse comfort to life with scratch-made breads and sauces, fresh seafood, and…

106 Ella Grasso Turnpike (Windsor Locks)

Casual place known for its coffee and bagels, plus deli-style breakfast and lunch fare.

19 John Fitch Blvd (South Windsor)

When dinner indecision hits, Izumi Japanese Steak House & Sushi Bar comes through with a legit sushi bar and satisfying Japanese steakhouse…

25 Ella Grasso Turnpike (Windsor Locks)

Elizabeth’s Bar & Restaurant is that clutch, no-argument dinner plan with 90+ choices spanning pizza, steak, seafood, pasta, burgers,…

4 Prospect Hill Rd (East Windsor)

Mazatlán Mexican Grill and Bar brings a festive vibe and legit flavors like Birria de Borrego and Camarones Chipotle, plus burritos and…

2 Corporate Dr (Windsor Locks)

Local BBQ outpost serving smoked meats & sandwiches, plus comfort sides, in a low-key setting.

2152 Poquonock Ave

Chicken wings coated in various rubs and sauces served with potato sides, plus crispy sandwiches.

1014 Main St (East Hartford)

Cozy, casual eatery offering an ample menu of breakfast and lunch dishes, as well as catering.

330 Broad St