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A photo of Sally's Apizza - Westfarms Mall, Farmington restaurant

1. Sally's Apizza - Westfarms Mall, Farmington

4.1

Excellent(63)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Farmington

Booked 28 times today

Sally's Apizza is a popular pizzeria located in Farmington, Connecticut. It is the sixth location of the famous Sally's Apizza restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut. Sally's Apizza is known for its thin-crust pizza, which is cooked in a coal-fired oven and topped with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Sally's Apizza Stamford also offers a variety of Italian classics, including fried mozzarella, chicken parmesan, salads, calamari, and Calabrian chicken wings. The restaurant has a casual, family-friendly and lively atmosphere that is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

2. Ideal Tavern

4.3

Awesome(697)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Southington

Booked 1 time today

Ideal Tavern is a Gastropub serving modernized, New American classic cuisine, craft cocktails and select beers in a charming, rustic atmosphere!

A photo of Greenhouse Café & Tavern restaurant

3. Greenhouse Café & Tavern

4.5

Awesome(34)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Canton

Booked 6 times today

If booking is full please call directly!Greenhouse Cafe and Tavern offers family friendly dining experience. Join us for our new Dining room and Bar or 'al fresco', alongside our beautiful pond and waterfall amongst beautifully planted gardens. We focus on the "farm to table" concept and work hard to ensure that as much product as possible is locally sourced to ensure the freshest and most delicious menu offerings. Be sure to finish off your meal at The Frozen Gnome ice cream shop located next door!We have our own gardens and greenhouses onsite where we are growing as much product as possible for use in our recipes.Look for our weekly specials which feature fruits and vegetables as they come into season. We offer fresh, local and sustainable seafood. We travel regularly to purchase product for use in our restaurant from one of the best farmers in the business. Our route takes us through the famous Rhode Island ports and allows us to take advantage of the freshest seafood possible!

A photo of M.I.A. Cafe Lounge restaurant

4. M.I.A. Cafe Lounge

4.5

Awesome(22)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Waterbury

M.I.A Cafe Lounge is a bold new concept that seamlessly blends the best of two worlds: the innovation of America and the rich flavors of Albania. "Made in America, Made in Albania," our restaurant offers a fresh, elevated dining experience with crafted cocktails, elegant Mediterranean-inspired dishes, and an atmosphere that’s as sophisticated as it is inviting. Whether you’re here for a creative drink or a memorable meal, M.I.A is where culinary artistry and modern elegance come together.

5. Uncommon Grill

4.8

Exceptional(86)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Watertown

Booked 3 times today

Dine with us at Uncommon Grill! Located in Watertown, CT, we are a modern restaurant that blends American cuisine with globally inspired flavors. Our menu features creative, high-quality dishes made with fresh ingredients, offering a mix of comfort food & bold, innovative flavors. We believe that great food & drinks bring people together. Our thoughtfully crafted cocktail menu features twists on classic favorites & unique creations, while our draft list highlights the best local craft breweries. Enjoy your meal in our welcoming dining room or get cozy on our patio beside the fire. We keep things exciting with our bi-weekly specials & monthly brunches, offering fresh, seasonal dishes & drinks to enjoy with family and friends. Whether you’re joining us for a casual night out, a special occasion, or a relaxed evening by the fire, we look forward to sharing our passion for great food, inventive drinks, & warm hospitality with you. Come experience Uncommon Grill—we can’t wait to serve you!

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6. Echo Craft Kitchen - Watertown

4.6

Exceptional(135)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Watertown

Booked 1 time today

Echo Craft Kitchen offers delicious food served in multiple dining areas and craft cocktails served at our prohibition style bar. A building constructed in the 1700’s has been completely renovated to provide each customer with a memorable dining experience.

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7. Brio Italian Grille - Westfarms

4.4

Awesome(555)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Farmington

Booked 3 times today

Brio Westfarms Mall is a premier Tuscan-inspired Italian restaurant in Farmington, CT serving authentic, northern Italian cuisine, luxury wines & cocktails-our specialties include premium quality steaks, chops, seafood, made-to-order pasta and flatbreads. If you're looking for the best holiday party venue or restaurant for Thanksgiving, Brio offers easy reservations and catering services to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Brio Westfarms Mall is the place to eat in Farmington, CT for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!

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8. P.F. Chang's - West Hartford

3.8

Excellent(115)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Farmington

Booked 1 time today

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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Amelia
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Best Brussels sprouts. And the Couscous bowl was highly satisfying and not heavy, even though it was plenty of food. Yum! Had a limoncello. Not to sweet. Just enough vodka. Sat next to window and got to watch the twin scene a little. Highly recommend.
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Ideal TavernPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Southington
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4.3
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George
Connecticut •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
As usual, food, service, ambiance were great. Look forward to going again!
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Greenhouse Café & TavernPrice: Moderate• American• Canton
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4.5
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DanVIP
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 10, 2025
Place is awesome! A total breath of fresh air to have a new go to spot in Waterbury.
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M.I.A. Cafe LoungePrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Waterbury
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4.5
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Dave
Indiana •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 8, 2025
Pizza is soooooooo good. Perfect char, sauce, cheese and thin. Hard to find a better pie.
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Sally's Apizza - Westfarms Mall, FarmingtonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Farmington
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4.1
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Jackie
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 29, 2025
It was busy but we were still seated on time and the waitress was quick and friendly. The food was delicious.
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Uncommon GrillPrice: Moderate• American• Watertown
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4.8

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