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Bantam
La Cupola
637 Bantam Road (Route 202)
860-567-3326
Italian Cuisine
$$ Moderate
Major credit cards accepted
Casual/nice attire
Reservations recommended
Hours:
Tues-Thurs: 12:00-8:00 PM
Fri-Sun: 12:00-10:00 PM
Bar: Sun-Thurs: 12:00 PM-1:00 AM
Fri-Sat: 12:00 PM-2:00 AM
Closed Monday
Directions:
Go North on Route 63 for approx. 10 miles to the Litchfield Green. Turn left onto Route 202 West. Follow Route 202 for approx. 3 miles. The restaurant will be on your left. (20 min. from Taft)
Woods Pit BBQ & Mexican Cafe
123 Bantam Lake Road (Route 209)
860-567-9869
Barbecue & Mexican Fare
Kids' menu, Vegetarian dishes, Separate bar
$ Inexpensive
Major credit cards accepted
Hours:
Sun-Thurs: 11:30 AM-9:00 PM
Fri & Sat: 11:30 AM-10:00 PM
Directions:
Go North on Route 63. Turn left onto Route 109 East (East Street). Bear right onto Route 209 North (BantamLake Road). Follow Route 209 for 2.5 miles. The restaurant will be on your right. (20 min. from Taft)
Bethlehem
The Painted Pony
74 Main Street North (Route 61)
203-266-5771
Italian-American Cuisine
Separate Bar
$$ Moderate
Major credit cards accepted
Casual Attire
Hours:
Sun-Thurs: 11:00 AM-10:00 PM
Fri-Sat:11:00 AM-11:00 PM
Brunch: Thurs & Sun 11:00 AM-2 PM
Directions:
Go West on Route 6. Turn right onto Route 61 North. Follow Route 61 for about 2.5 miles. The restaurant will be on your left upon entering Bethlehem. (10 min from Taft)
Woodward House
4 The Green
203-266-6902
$$$ Expensive
Major credit cards accepted
Nice attire
Reservations requested
Hours:
Mon, Thurs, & Fri: 6:00-9:00 PM
Sun: 5:00-8:00 PM
Sat: 6 & 8:30 PM Seatings
Closed Mon & Tues
Directions:
Go West on Route 6.
Turn right onto Route 61 North. Follow Route 61 to the blinking light in the center of Bethlehem. Take a left onto Route 132 and immediate left onto The Green Road. The restaurant will be on your right in a colonial house. (10 min. from Taft)
Litchfield
Aspen Gardens
51 West Street
860-567-9477
Mediterranean Fair l Outdoor Heated Patio
Moderate l Major credit cards accepted
Sun-Thurs: 11:00 AM-10:00 PM
Fri-Sat: 11:00 AM-11:00 PM
Take a left out of Taft's main gate. At the 3rd light, take a left onto Route 63 North, and follow for approximately 10 miles to the Litchfield Green. Turn left onto West Street. Restaurant is on the left at the end of the green. (20 minutes from Taft)
At the Corner
3 West Street
860-567-8882
American Cuisine
$$ Moderate to $$$ expensive
Reservations suggested
Lunch: 11:30 AM-3:30 PM
Dinner: 4:30-9:30 PM
Directions:
Go North on Route 63 for approx. 10 miles to the Litchfield Green. Turn left onto West Street. Restaurant is on the left on the corner of West Street & Route 63. (20 min. from Taft)
Señor Pancho's
Litchfield Commons (Route 202)
860-567-3663
Mexican cuisine
Separate bar
$$ Moderate
All major credit cards
Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 11:00 AM-10:00 PM
Fri-Sat: 11:00 AM-11:00 PM
Directions:
Go North on Route 63 for approx. 10 miles to the Litchfield Green. Turn left onto Route 202 West. The restaurant will be on your left in Litchfield Commons. About 1 mile from the intersection of Routes 63 & 202. (20 min. from Taft)
Tollgate Hill Inn
571 Torrington Road (Route 202)
860-567-1233
Hours:
The historic Captain William Bull Tavern is open for dinner and cocktails:
Thurs-Sat: 5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Sun: 4:00 PM-7:30 PM
Take a left out of Taft's main gate. At the 3rd light, take a left onto Route 63 North, and follow for approximately 10 miles to the Litchfield Green. At the intersection of Route 63 and Route 202, take a right onto Route 202 East. Proceed for 2.25 miles and the inn will be on your left. (20 Minutes from Taft)
Village Restaurant
25 West Street
860-567-8307
American Cuisine with a hint of Italian
Separate bar
$$ Moderate
Major credit cards accepted
Reservations recommended
Casual attire
Hours:
Sun-Thurs: 11:30 AM-9:30 PM
Fri-Sat: 11:30 AM-10:00 PM
Directions:
Go North on Route 63 for approx. 10 miles to the Litchfield Green. Turn left onto West Street. Restaurant is on the left in the middle of the green.
(20 min. from Taft)
West Street Grill
43 West Street
860-567-3885
New American Ethno-centric Cuisine
$$$ Expensive
Major credit cards accepted
Dinner reservations required on weekend's
Nice attire
Hours:
Lunch: Mon-Fri: 11:30-2:30 PM
Sat-Sun: 11:30-3:30 PM
Dinner: Mon-Thurs: 5:30-9:30 PM
Fri-Sun: 5:30-10:00 PM
Directions:
Go North on Route 63 for approx. 10 miles to the Litchfield Green.
Turn left onto West Street. Restaurant is on the left at the end of the green. (20 min. from Taft)
Middlebury
Bella Luna
530 Middlebury Road (Route 64)
203-598-0829
Varied Italian Cuisine
$$ Moderate
MasterCard/Visa
Reservations recommended
Casual attire
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 11:00 AM-9:30 PM
Sat-Sun: 4:00 PM-9:30 PM
Directions:
Go South on Route 63 to the intersection of Routes 63 & 64. Turn right at the light onto Route 64. Follow for about 1 mile. Restaurant is located in the Village Square Plaza. (10 min. from Taft)
Leo's
900 Straits Turnpike
203-598-0166
Gourmet breakfast and lunch, creative daily specials
$$ Moderate
Personal checks accepted
Casual attire
Hours:
Mon-Sat: 8:00 AM-2:30 PM
Sun: 8.00 AM-2:00 PM
Directions:
Go South on Route 63 to the intersection of Routes 63 & 64. Go straight through light. Approx. .5 miles on left, enter Crossroads Plaza. Restaurant is near Holiday Matrix Gym. (10 min. from Taft)
Maggie McFly's
6 Woodside Avenue
203-577-2205
Continental
Cuisine with daily specials
Separate bar
$ Inexpensive to $$ moderate
Major credit cards accepted
Casual attire
Reservations recommended 4+
Hours:
Mon-Sat: 11:30 AM-10:30 PM
Sun: 10:30 AM-10:00 PM
Cafe Menu: 10:30-12:30 AM
Brunch Menu: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM
Directions:
Go South on Route 63 to the intersection of Routes 63 & 64. Go straight through the light. The restaurant is .25 miles on the right of Woodside Avenue. (10 min. from Taft)
Morris
Popey's Ice Cream
ROUTE 109
860-567-0504
All American Food & Ice Cream
Eat-in or Picnic Grove
$ Inexpensive
Cash only
Closed October 1 for winter
Opens second week of March
Hours(open mid-April to October)
Tues-Sun: 11:00 AM-10:00 PM
Closed Mon
Directions:
Go North on Route 63 for approx. 8 miles. Turn left onto Route 109 West at the four corners in Morris. (Junction of Routes. 63 & 109) Follow to the intersection of Route 61. Restaurant is on the SW corner of the intersection at Routes 109 & 61. (20 min. from Taft)
New Preston
Boulder's Inn
East Shore Road (Route 45)
860-868-0541
American Cuisine
$$ Moderate to $$$ expensive
All major credit cards
Reservations Suggested
Hours:
Wed-Thurs: 5:30-9:00 PM
Fri-Sat: 5:30-10:00 PM
Sun: 5:00-8:30 PM
Closed Mon and Tues
Directions:
Go North on Route 63 for approx. 10 miles to the Litchfield Green. Turn left onto Route 202 West. Turn right on Route 45 North to Lake Waramaug. Turn right onto East Shore Road. (45 min. from Taft)
Hopkins Inn
22 Hopkins Road
860-868-7295
Continental Cuisine with Swiss and Austrian specialties
Moderate to expensive
Major credit cards & Personal checks accepted
Nice attire
Hours:
Lunch: Tues-Sat: 12:00-2:00 PM
Dinner: Tues-Fri:6:00-9:00 PM
Sat: 5:30-9:00 PM
Sun: 12:30-9:00 PM
Closed Mon
Directions:
Go North on Route 63 for approx. 10 miles to the Litchfield Green. Turn left onto Route 202 West. Turn right on Route 45 North to Lake Waramaug. Turn Right onto East Shore Road and take the first left onto North Shore Road. Take second right onto Hopkins Road. The Inn is at the top of the hill overlooking the lake. (45 min. from Taft)
Oliva
18 East Shore Road
860-868-1787
Mediterranean Cuisine
$$ Moderate to $$$ expensive
Accepts all credit cards
Reservations required, BYOB optional
Hours:
Dinner: Wed-Sun: 5:30-9:30 PM
Lunch: Sat & Sun: 12:00-2:30 PM
Closed Mon & Tues
Directions:
Go North on Route 63 for approx. 10 miles to the Litchfield Green. Turn left onto Route 202 West. Turn right on Route 45 North to Lake Waramaug. (E. Shore Road). The restaurant is .25 miles on the right. (45 min. from Taft)
Southbury
Julio's Wood-Fired Pizza & Grill
220 Main Street South
203-264-7878
$$ Moderate
Major credit cards accepted
Outside dining available
Hours:
Lunch: Tues-Fri: 11:30 am.-2:30 PM
Dinner: 4:30-10:00 PM
Sat & Sun: 4:00-9:00 PM
Closed Monday
Directions:
Go West on Route 6 through Woodbury to Southbury. At the stop light with the Southbury Plaza to the left, take a right onto Main Street South. The restaurant is on your right. (20 min. from Taft)
Maggie McFly's
Route 172 & Main Street South
203-264-5700
Continental American cuisine
Separate Bar
$$ Moderate
Major credit cards accepted
Casual attire
Hours:
Mon-Sat: 11:30 AM-10:30 PM
Sun: 11:00 AM-10:00 PM
Thurs-Sat: Late night menu until 11:30
Directions:
Go West on Route 6 through Woodbury to Southbury. At the stop light with the Southbury Plaza to the left, take a right onto Main Street South. The restaurant is on the left just before The Southbury Travel Center. (20 min. from Taft)
Señor Pancho's
Union Square
203-262-6988
Mexican cuisine
Separate Bar
Live Mariachi Thurs-Sun
$$ Moderate
Major credit cards accepted
Hours:
Sun-Thurs: 11:30 AM-10:00 PM
Fri-Sat: 11:30 AM-11:00 PM
Directions:
Route 6 West through Woodbury to Southbury. At the stop light with the Southbury Plaza to the left, take a right onto Main Street South. The restaurant is on your left in Union Square. (20 min. from Taft)
Torrington
Anthony's Restaurant
258 Main Street
860-489-6656
Italian Cuisine
$ Inexpensive
Major credit cards accepted
Hours:
Tues-Sun: 11:00 AM-10:00 PM
Closed Mon
Directions:
Go East on Route 6 to Route 8 North.
Take exit 44 off Route 8. Take a sharp left at the end of exit onto East Main Street. At the intersection of Main Street take a right. The restaurant is .25 miles on the right. (20 min. from Taft)
Berkshire Cafe
71 Albert Street
860-489-0600
American cuisine/pizza/grinders
$ Inexpensive
Cash Only
Hours:
Mon-Sat: 11 AM-11 PM
Sun: 11 AM-10 PM
Directions:
Go East on Route 6 to Route 8 North. Take exit 43 off Route 8. Left onto Harwinton Ave. Proceed .25 miles to E. Albert Street. Becomes Albert Street. Restaurant is on the left. (20 min. from Taft)
The Venetian Restaurant
52 East Main Street
860-489-8592
Italian Cuisine
$$$ Expensive
Hours:
Lunch: 11:30 AM-2:30 PM
Dinner: 5:00-10:00 PM
Closed Tues
Directions:
Go East on Route 6 to Route 8 North. Take exit 44 off Route 8 towards downtown. Sharp left onto East Main Street. (20 min. from Taft)
Washington
G.W.Tavern
20 Bee Brook Road (Route 47)
860-868-6633
American/Classic New England Cuisine
Separate bar
$$ Moderate
Major credit cards accepted
Reservations recommended
Nice attire
Lounge with fireplace Dining in enclosed patio overlooking brook
Hours:
Lunch: Sun-Mon: 11:30 AM-2:30 PM
Lite Fare: Sun-Mon: 2:30-5:30 PM
Dinner: Mon-Thurs: 5:30-10:00 PM
Fri-Sat: 5:30-11:00 PM
Sun: 5:00-9:30 PM
Brunch: Sat: 11:00 AM-2:30 PM
Sun:11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Directions:
Go West on Route 6 to Woodbury. Take a right onto Route 47 North to the center of Washington Depot. Take a right onto Route 109. The restaurant will be on the right. (30 min. from Taft)
The Mayflower Inn
118 Woodbury Road (Route 47)
860-868-9466
Gourmet New England Cuisine
Separate bar
$$$ Expensive
Major credit cards accepted
Reservations required
Nice attire
Hours:
Breakfast: 7:30-10:30 AM
Lunch: 12:00-2:00 PM
Dinner: 6:00-9:00 PM
Tap Room Menu: 12:00-9:00 PM
Directions:
Go West on Route 6 to Woodbury. Take a right onto Route 47 North to the center of Washington Depot. Restaurant is 8 miles on the right. (25 min. from Taft)
JD Tuckers
38 Bee Brook Road, Route 47
860-868-9605
American Cuisine
$$ Moderate
Major credit cards accepted
Casual attire
Hours:
Opens daily @ 11:30 AM
Sunday Brunch 10:30-2:00
Directions:
Go West on Route 6 to Woodbury. Take a right onto Route 47 North to the center of Washington Depot. Take a right onto Route 109. The restaurant will be on the right just past Route 109 and the GW Tavern.
Waterbury
Bertucci's Brick Oven Pizza: 203-755-6224
Chili's Grill & Bar: 203-757-6397
Ruby Tuesday's: 203-757-5509
T.G.I.Friday's: 203-591-8800
Directions:
Go East on Route 6 to Route 8 South to I-84 East. Exit I-84 at Exit 23 (Hamilton Ave) turn right and follow signs to the mall. (10 min from Taft)
Carmen Anthony Steakhouse
496 Chase Avenue
203-757-3040
Best Steakhouse in New Haven County (Connecticut Magazine)
$ Moderate to expensive
Major credit cards accepted
Weekend reservations recommended
Nice attire
Cigar bar
Hours:
Lunch: Mon-Fri:11:30 AM-4:00 PM
Dinner: Mon-Thurs: 5:00-10:00 PM
Fri-Sat: 5:00-11:00 PM
Sun: 4:00-9:00 PM
Directions:
Go East on Route 6 to Route 8 South to Exit 36. Turn left at the end of ramp and left at the light. Go approximately .75 miles. Restaurant is on the left. (15 min. from Taft)
Diorio's
63 Grand Street
203-754-5111
Northern Italian Cuisine Bistro atmosphere
$$ Moderate to expensive
Major credit cards accepted
Weekend reservations recommended
Nice attire
Valet parking Thurs-Sat
Hours:
Lunch: Mon-Fri:11:30 AM-2:30 PM
Dinner: Mon-Sat:5:30-10:00 PM
Directions:
Go East on Route 6 to Route 8 South to I-84 East. Take Exit 22 (Baldwin Street). Take three lefts - South Main Street, Grand Street, and Bank
Street. Look for black awning on left. Municipal parking across the street. (15 min. from Taft)
Drescher's
25 Leavenworth Street
203-573-1743
German American, Seafood, Steaks
$$ Moderate
Major credit cards accepted Reservations recommended for 5+
Casual attire
Hours:
Lunch: Mon-Fri:11:30 AM-2:30 PM
Dinner: Mon-Thurs: 5:00-9:00 PM
Fri-Sat: 5:00-10:00 PM
Closed Sun
Directions:
Go East on Route 6 to Route 8 South to I-84 East. Take Exit 21 (Meadow Street). Go right off the ramp. Turn right onto Field Street. Go up the hill, straight through the stop sign, and through the light (Grand Street). (15 min. from Taft)
San Marino Ristorante Italiano
111-23 Thomaston Avenue
(203) 755-1148
$$ Moderate
Major credit cards accepted
Casual attire
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 11:30 AM-10:00 PM
Sat: 11:30 AM-11:00 PM
Sun: 12:00 PM-10:00 PM
Directions:
Go left out of Taft's main gate onto Route 6 East. At the 4th traffic light, take a right onto Route 262 (Route 262 makes a hard left) and follow signs to Route 8 South. Take Exit 34 (West Main Street/ Downtown Area). Take a left at end of exit. Go straight through light. Take a left into Colonial Plaza driveway located before the Shell Gas Station on left. (15 minutes from Taft)
Watertown
Chubba's
1044 Main Street (Route 63)
860-274-4900
The best bagels in Watertown
$ Inexpensive
Specialty coffees/great sandwiches
Serving breakfast and lunch
Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:00 AM-3:30 PM
Sat: 7:00 AM-2:30 PM
Sun: 7:00-11:30 AM
Directions:
Go Left out of Taft's main gate onto Route 6 East. At second light, go right onto Route 63 South (Main Street). Go through three lights. Chubba's is on right in Watertown Commons. (5 min. from Taft)
Golden Palace
544 Straits Turnpike (Route 63)
860-274-6779
Polynesian, Cantonese, Szechwan
$ Inexpensive to $$ moderate
Major credit cards accepted No personal checks
Weekend reservations required
Casual attire
Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 11:30 AM-9:00 PM
Fri-Sat: 11:30 AM-11:00 PM
Sun: 12:00-9:00 PM
Directions:
Go Left out of Taft's main gate onto Route 6 East. At second light, go right onto Route 63 South (Main Street). Stay on Route 63 and bear right at Carvel onto Straits Turnpike. At 2nd light gostraight and turn right into Pioneer Plaza just before the McDonalds. (10 min. from Taft)
Matteo's
971 Main Street (Route 63)
860-274-9800
Gourmet cafe and bakery
Homemade soups daily
$$ Moderate
Major credit cards accepted
Eat in or take out
Casual attire
Hours:
Café:
Mon-Tues: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Wed-Fri: 9:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sat: 11:00 AM-9:00 PM
Dining: Wed-Sat: 5:00-9:00 PM
Directions:
Go Left out of Taft's main gate onto Route 6 East. At second light, go right on Route 63 South (Main Street). Go through 3 lights. Restaurant is on the left across from Fred's Car Wash. (5 min. from Taft)
Roma Ristorante
179 Davis Street
860-274-2558
Italian cuisine
$$ Moderate
Major credit cards accepted
Reservations recommended
Casual attire
Hours:
Lunch: Daily 11:30 AM-2:30 PM
Dinner: Mon –Thurs: 5:00-9:30 PM
Fri-Sat: 5:00-10:00 PM
Sun: 3:00-9:00 PM
Directions:
Go Left out of Taft's main gate onto Route 6 East. At second light, go right onto Route 63 South (Main Street). Stay on Route 63 and bear left at Carvel staying on Main Street. Turn right at the intersection of Davis Street. Roma's is about .5 miles on the left. (10 min. from Taft)
Sweet Basil Cafe & Deli
465 Main Street
860-274-0155
$ Inexpensive
Cash or Check/No Credit Cards
Eat in or take out
Tues, Wed, Fri: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Thurs: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Closed Sunday & Monday
Go left out of Taft's main gate onto Route 6 East, take 3rd right onto Town Hall Drive. At stop sign take a right onto Route 63 (Main Street). Cafe is about 100 yards on the left. (2 minutes from Taft)
Woodbury
Carmen Anthony Fish House
757 Main Street (Route 6)
203-266-0011
Seafood
Separate bar
Casual attire
$$ Moderate to expensive
Major credit cards
Hours:
Lunch: Mon-Fri: 11:30 AM-4:00 PM
Sat: 12:00-2:30 PM
Dinner: Mon-Thurs: 5:00-10:00 PM
Fri-Sat: 5:00-11:00 PM
Sun: 12:00-9:00 PM
Directions:
Go West on Route 6 to Woodbury. Look for Restaurant after the junction of Routes 6 & 64, on left hand side. (15 min. from Taft)
Carole Peck's Good News Cafe
694 Main Street South (Route 6)
203-266-4663
New American with a healthy twist
Separate bar
$$ Moderate
Major credit cards accepted
Reservations suggested
Nice attire
Hours:
Mon: 11:30 AM-10:00 PM
Wed-Sat: 11:30 AM-10:00 PM
Sun: 12:00-10:00 PM
Closed Tues
Directions:
Go West on Route 6 to Woodbury. Look for Restaurant after the junction of Routes 6 & 64, on right hand side. (15 min. from Taft)
Charcoal Chef
670 Main Street North (Route 6)
203-263-2538
Charcoal-broiled American Cuisine
$ Inexpensive
No credit cards Personal checks accepted
Casual attire
Hours:
Mon-Tues: 8:30 AM-8:30 PM
Wed-Thurs: 8:30 AM-9:00 PM
Fri-Sat: 8:30 AM-9:30 PM
Sun: 12:00-8:00 PM
Directions:
Go West on Route 6 to Woodbury. Once you have crossed the town line into Woodbury, 2 miles on the left. (10 min. from Taft)
John's Cafe
693 Main Street South (Route 6)
203-263-0188
New American Bistro, home-made desserts
$$ Moderate
Major credit cards accepted
Casual attire
Hours:
Lunch: Mon-Sat: 11:30 AM-2:30 PM
Dinner: Mon-Sat:5:30-9:00PM
Closed Sun
Directions:
Go West on Route 6 to Woodbury. Go through the light at the intersection of Routes 6 & 64. Take second left. (15 min. from Taft)
Longwood Country Inn
1204 Main Street South (Route 6)
203-266-0800
Gourmet dining in an early American atmosphere
$$ Moderate to $$$ expensive
Major credit cards accepted
Reservations recommended
Nice attire
Hours:
Lunch: Tues-Sat: 11:30 AM-2:30 PM
Dinner: Tues-Sat: 4:30-9:00 PM
Sun Brunch: 11:30 AM-3:30 PM
Closed Mon
Directions:
Go West on Route 6 to Woodbury. Once you have crossed the town line into Woodbury, 12 miles on the right. (20 min. from Taft)
San Remo Pizza and Restaurant
135 Main Street North (Route 6)
203-263-4442
$ Inexpensive
All major credit cards Casual attire
Hours:
Tues-Sun: 11:00 AM-10:00 PM
Closed Mon
Directions:
Go West on Route 6 to Woodbury. Once you have crossed the town line into Woodbury, 6.2 miles on the right. (10 min. from Taft)
The above restaurants and accommodations can be reached in forty minutes or less depending upon traffic conditions. For additional information, go to www.litchfieldhills.com.
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