Harwinton Area Guidebook
Food scene
Excellent food & service. Old world atmosphere open since 1921. The owners come out to meet you & make sure everything is to your satisfaction. Tableside prep of best Caesar salad ever.
Housemade pasta with excellent sauces. Other menu items are just as good.
Flawless service and all that a restaurant should be, in case we forgot.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Venetian Restaurant
52 E Main StExcellent food & service. Old world atmosphere open since 1921. The owners come out to meet you & make sure everything is to your satisfaction. Tableside prep of best Caesar salad ever.
Housemade pasta with excellent sauces. Other menu items are just as good.
Flawless service and all that a restaurant should be, in case we forgot.
Good food and drink.
Outdoor area to eat and drink.
Live music on the weekends.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Greenhouse Café & Tavern
511 Spielman HwyGood food and drink.
Outdoor area to eat and drink.
Live music on the weekends.
Great food and owner takes pride in getting fresh ingredients.
Very friendly and authentic.
Lemongrass Asian Grill
Connecticut 4Great food and owner takes pride in getting fresh ingredients.
Very friendly and authentic.
Outdoor dining, great for seafood. Nicer for fine dining.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Saltwater Grille
26 Commons DriveOutdoor dining, great for seafood. Nicer for fine dining.
Great choices. Nice atmosphere. You will like this place.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Marketplace Tavern
7 North StGreat choices. Nice atmosphere. You will like this place.
Fine dining for a special night out. Top rated restaurant. You will have to make reservations days or even weeks ahead.
69 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Arethusa al tavolo
828 Bantam RdFine dining for a special night out. Top rated restaurant. You will have to make reservations days or even weeks ahead.
The owner "Lucky" owned many pizza restaurants in NY before he moved to Harwinton. We love their NY style margarita pizza. Tiny strip mall hole on the wall.
Harwinton Pizza & Restaurant
122 Litchfield RdThe owner "Lucky" owned many pizza restaurants in NY before he moved to Harwinton. We love their NY style margarita pizza. Tiny strip mall hole on the wall.
@ the Corner
3 West StQuaint lunch, dinner, Bar
The Edison Grill
178 Birge Park RdGood food, pub style.
great spot for breakfast. Gets crowded on sunday mornings.
9 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Patty's Restaurant
499 Bantam Rdgreat spot for breakfast. Gets crowded on sunday mornings.
More high end, very good service with good food.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
West Street Grill
43 West StMore high end, very good service with good food.
Bakery etc... The best apple strudel :)
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Dutch Epicure Shop
481 Bantam RdBakery etc... The best apple strudel :)
Uncommon Grill
777 Echo Lake RdGreat food selection, great eats and variety. Worth the trip.
Italian food in a strip mall type atmosphere,
Does have outdoor dining. Large portions.
Sabrina's Restaurant
258 Spielman HwyItalian food in a strip mall type atmosphere,
Does have outdoor dining. Large portions.
Interesting decor. Pizza is very good. Service is great.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bohemian Pizza
342 Bantam RdInteresting decor. Pizza is very good. Service is great.
All restaurants below we have not been to, but list them for convenience.
KawaSaki Japanese Restaurant
8 Village Green DrAll restaurants below we have not been to, but list them for convenience.
Zini's Restaurant
938 Bantam RdLa Cupola
637 Bantam Rdfine dining and events.
Mockingbird Kitchen & Bar
810 Bantam RdSaybrook Fish House
460 Albany TurnpikeIn Canton.
Grindstone Tavern
3 River StThe Green Papaya
160 Albany TurnpikeOnion Mountain Kitchen
220 Albany TurnpikeBuon Appetito
50 Albany TurnpikeAmici Italian Grill
401 W Main StMeraki Kitchen
239 West StGreat Breakfast & Lunch - Closes at 6
Dish N Dat
144 Albany TurnpikeRock Garden Cafe
459 Main StFino Wood Fired Pizza & Bar
663 Main StHoratio's Bar
1073 Main StSunset Grille at Crestbrook Park
834 Northfield RdNonna Lucia's
1133 Main StPasta Heaven
720 Thomaston RdThaiBowL Thai Restaurant
515 Main StLEBNANI Lebanese Grill
544 Straits TurnpikeRoma Ristorante Italiano
179 Davis StSakura Japanese Steak House
544 Straits TurnpikeLasalle market is a Collinsville institution! Not to be missed for breakfast, and lunch. Try the Grilled Marinated Flank Steak Sandwich, or the favorite Bistro Sandwich.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lasalle Market and Deli
104 Main StLasalle market is a Collinsville institution! Not to be missed for breakfast, and lunch. Try the Grilled Marinated Flank Steak Sandwich, or the favorite Bistro Sandwich.
Sightseeing
Begin your adventure here and grab a guide of the many trails. Great place anytime of the year and many are mountain bike friendly, as well as running, walking, cross country ski or snow shoe. Afterward, head into town and grab a meal in the center of Litchfield.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
White Memorial Conservation Center
80 Whitehall RdBegin your adventure here and grab a guide of the many trails. Great place anytime of the year and many are mountain bike friendly, as well as running, walking, cross country ski or snow shoe. Afterward, head into town and grab a meal in the center of Litchfield.
Topsmead State Forest
Black Rock State Park
151-599 Bidwell Hill RdVery close to us, in Burlington (Great apple cider donuts, cider)
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hogan's Cider Mill
522 Spielman HwyVery close to us, in Burlington (Great apple cider donuts, cider)
Visit the cows and get their amazing signature cream milk and delicious artisanal chocolates, A must visit.
Some of the best mllk and chocolate you have ever had.
The chocolates are named after the cows. Worth the trip.
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thorncrest Farm and Milk House Chocolate
280 Town Hill RdVisit the cows and get their amazing signature cream milk and delicious artisanal chocolates, A must visit.
Some of the best mllk and chocolate you have ever had.
The chocolates are named after the cows. Worth the trip.
Arethusa Farm Gardens
Bunnell Farm
498 Maple Stoccasional weekend tag sales in the barn.
Laurel Ridge Farm
66 Wigwam RoadWhite Flower Farm Store & Gardens
167 Litchfield RdMatterhorn Mini Golf
10 Dyer Cemetery RdStonybrook Golf Course
263 Milton RdLitchfield Golf center
590 Torrington RdFairview Farm Golf Course
300 Hill Rdvery close, in Harwinton.
Paugnut State Forest
KidsPlay Children's Museum
61 Main StActivities: Hiking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing
Satans Kingdom Road
Spend the afternoon tubing down the Farmington River.. park your car, rent a tube, they provide a shuttle !
Services: Public Canoe/Kayak/Tube Launch Area, Vendor on site for tubing rentals.
Location: From the junction of Route 202 and Route 44 in Canton, follow Route 44 west 2.6 miles to the Forest entrance on the right.
Fee: There is no parking fee at this park.
This park can be quite congested during the summer tubing season.
Satan's Kingdom State Recreation Area
79 Elm StActivities: Hiking, Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing
Satans Kingdom Road
Spend the afternoon tubing down the Farmington River.. park your car, rent a tube, they provide a shuttle !
Services: Public Canoe/Kayak/Tube Launch Area, Vendor on site for tubing rentals.
Location: From the junction of Route 202 and Route 44 in Canton, follow Route 44 west 2.6 miles to the Forest entrance on the right.
Fee: There is no parking fee at this park.
This park can be quite congested during the summer tubing season.
Collinsville is a charming New England town where artists gather. Shopping, eateries, and outdoor activities will surely delight. Their local Halloween Parade and Holiday Parade helped put this charming town on "the map".
22 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Collinsville
Collinsville is a charming New England town where artists gather. Shopping, eateries, and outdoor activities will surely delight. Their local Halloween Parade and Holiday Parade helped put this charming town on "the map".
Essentials
Excellent area to shop when looking for organic foods, and fresh fish.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Market CT
793 Bantam RdExcellent area to shop when looking for organic foods, and fresh fish.
Any food or shopping place you can think of... all within 5 to 10 minutes. Groceries, restaurants, fast food, department stores etc.
Torrington
Any food or shopping place you can think of... all within 5 to 10 minutes. Groceries, restaurants, fast food, department stores etc.
Market 32 by Price Chopper
990 Torringford StSupermarket 5 minutes away.
Stop & Shop
931 Torringford StSupermarket 5 minutes away.
Distilleries & Wineries
Litchfield Hills Fitness
599 Bantam RdHaight-Brown Vineyard
29 Chestnut Hill RdConnecticut Valley Winery Llc
1480 Litchfield TurnpikeSunset Meadow Vineyards
599 Old Middle StConnecticut Valley Winery Llc
1480 Litchfield TurnpikeNice winery, wine tasting, live music occasionally.
Nice restaurant on site.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Hopkins Vineyard
25 Hopkins RoadNice winery, wine tasting, live music occasionally.
Nice restaurant on site.
Hawk Ridge Winery
28 Plungis RdThe wine is good and the views are beautiful. I highly recommend this spot for outdoor or indoor fun, including games, live music and wine.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Brignole Vineyards
103 Hartford AveThe wine is good and the views are beautiful. I highly recommend this spot for outdoor or indoor fun, including games, live music and wine.
The Connecticut Wine Trail is a unique collection of 26 vineyards and wineries statewide. All members have tasting rooms where visitors can sample their portfolio of wines; reservations are not required except for special events. Connecticut is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing wine regions in the United States. Visit the CT Wine Trail's Calendar for special pairings, live music, wine releases, and more. Visit ctwine.com
Vineyards and wineries:
Aquila’s Nest Vineyards
Bishop’s Orchards Winery
Gouveia Vineyards
Hawk Ridge Winery
Hopkins Vineyard
Jonathan Edwards Winery
Paradise Hills Vineyards
Priam Vineyards
Sharpe Hill Vineyard
Stonington Vineyards
Sunset Meadow Vineyards
Taylor Brooke Winery
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Connecticut Wine Trail
433 S Main StThe Connecticut Wine Trail is a unique collection of 26 vineyards and wineries statewide. All members have tasting rooms where visitors can sample their portfolio of wines; reservations are not required except for special events. Connecticut is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing wine regions in the United States. Visit the CT Wine Trail's Calendar for special pairings, live music, wine releases, and more. Visit ctwine.com
Vineyards and wineries:
Aquila’s Nest Vineyards
Bishop’s Orchards Winery
Gouveia Vineyards
Hawk Ridge Winery
Hopkins Vineyard
Jonathan Edwards Winery
Paradise Hills Vineyards
Priam Vineyards
Sharpe Hill Vineyard
Stonington Vineyards
Sunset Meadow Vineyards
Taylor Brooke Winery
Music
Tavern Off The Green
432 Bantam RdInfinity Music Hall and Bistro
25 New Britain Avenuegreat concert venue.
Greenhouse Café & Tavern
511 Spielman HwyLive music on weekends
Warner Theater
68 Main StEvening Sky Brewing Company
280 Spielman HighwayThe HSO calls Simsbury their summer home. Pack a picnic and watch the orchestra perform under the stars.
Hartford Symphony Orchestra
166 Capitol AveThe HSO calls Simsbury their summer home. Pack a picnic and watch the orchestra perform under the stars.
Historic
Tapping Reeve House and Law School
82 South StMount Tom Tower
Smokey Hollow RoadLitchfield Historical Society
7 South StHICKORY HILL FARM
Thomaston Opera House
158 Main StKent Historical Society
4 Studio Hill RdThis is a delightful place for a Saturday or Sunday afternoon visit. Steam engines of all sizes and the Mining Museum shows all of the minerals and rocks mined in CT - way beyond what I would have thought. My dad loved this place !!!!
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Connecticut Antique Machinery
31B Kent Cornwall RdThis is a delightful place for a Saturday or Sunday afternoon visit. Steam engines of all sizes and the Mining Museum shows all of the minerals and rocks mined in CT - way beyond what I would have thought. My dad loved this place !!!!
Shopping
The Old Litchfield Jail
7 North StC.P. Farmhouse
23 West StThe Shoppes at Farmington Valley
110 Albany TurnpikeTorrington
Any store you can imagine...