Italian Restaurants in Shelton, Connecticut

Visiting some of the more traditional sites of the city of Shelton, Connecticut is truly like traveling back in time. Located in Fairfield County, Shelton borders the Housatonic River and is peppered with original churches and homes, as well as cemeteries dating back to the Revolutionary War. Modern Shelton offers a variety of activities, from fishing in the river to golfing at Brownson Country Club, as well as a variety of notable Italian restaurants.

Vincent's Italian Restaurant

Located in the Huntington section of Shelton, Vincent's is a local, family-run restaurant in its 10th year of business. Tasteful and elegant, Vincent's serves traditional Italian fare fresh and cooked to order. The menu is broad, featuring grinders, baked stuff pastas and poultry, seafood and veal dishes. Appetizers are available as well, including calamari and a zesty scungilli salad. Vincent's prices are reasonable and with pizza and calzones rounding out the offerings, there's something for everyone here.

Vincent's Italian Restaurant
526 Shelton Avenue
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 929-9104
vincentsitalianrestaurant.com

The River Restaurant

The River Restaurant is a staple for Italian food in the area. It serves hearty classics, such as lasagna and gnocchi, along with traditional as well as an impressive list of white pizzas. House specialties include tasty shrimp parmigiana and a decadent lobster roll, and a nice children's menu is available. The River features live music and drink specials in their updated bar, and a catering menu for group events. Pricing is in the high-mid range, with special lunch and dinner combo meals listed.

The River Restaurant
656 New Haven Avenue
Derby, CT 06418
(203) 732-2630
riverrestaurantonline.com

Lias Pizza

With locations in Shelton and the neighboring town of Monroe, Lias Pizza is the spot for tasty Italian food at extremely reasonable prices. Lias menu offers a nice variety of lunch and dinner entrees that run the gamut from lasagnas and pastas to fish and chips and fried clams. The heart of the restaurant, however, is in the grinders and pizza. Grinders are available in both hot and cold varieties, with choices like the cold cut combo stuffed with meats and cheeses, and the tangy sausage parmigiana covered in lovely tomato sauce and smothered in mozzarella. Pizza is crispy and thin crust, with seemingly endless topping choices designed to cater to a variety of tastes. Service is friendly and prompt, with lunch and dinner served daily.

Lias Pizza
425 River Road
Shelton, CT 06484
(203) 924-7009

535 Monroe Turnpike
Monroe, CT 06468
(203) 452-8177

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