Westbrook, Connecticut Italian Restaurants

Situated on the sandy banks of Long Island Sound, Westbrook Connecticut offers outdoor enthusiasts sandy beaches and activities from sailing and kayaking to hiking and saltwater fishing. Whether you dock at Pier 76, rent a cottage at Grove Beach or stay at a Bed and Breakfast, you will find locally owned family-style restaurants with Italian cuisine. All eateries have friendly staff and informal dining. After hiking at nearby McKinney National Refuge, explore daily house specials to satisfy your appetite.

Pazzo Italian Restaurant

Pazzo's is an Italian bistro with a cozy, charming interior. Less than .25 miles from Westbrook Town Beach, this restaurant offers indoor and outdoor seating. Parking is ample but during the summer months, it fills quickly. Snack on complimentary fresh baked bread and dipping sauce. Sample appetizers such as artichoke stuffed with lobster and fresh tarragon aioli. Delight in specialty dishes such as Sicilian style mussels in a garlic, white wine broth. Still hungry? Try freshly made profiteroles for dessert. Stop by Tuesday through Sunday 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

730 Boston Post Road
Westbrook Connecticut
(860) 399-4444.
pazzoprimo.com

Zio Ciccio's Pizzeria & Trattoria

Zio Ciccio's Pizzeria & Trattoria is located near Grove Beach and Menunketesuck Island. Order from the take out menu, grab a single slice at the counter or unwind in the dining area after walking along the Board and Green Old Mail Trail. Start with a Capressa or Arugula salad or enjoy the Zuppa di Pesce. Zio Ciccio also serves gourmet pizza such as shrimp Florentine and grinders such as Mortadella, Bocconcini with roasted peppers. Italian entrees are served with both salad and pasta with vegetarian options available. They serve lunch and dinner from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week.

79 Boston Post Road
Westbrook, CT
(860) 669-2338

Leon's Pizza Restaurant & Lounge

Near Pier 76 marina on the Boston Post Road is Leon's Pizza Restaurant & Lounge with dine-in and take out options for lunch and dinner. After a day on the water, wind down with a cocktail in the Captain's Lounge. Then, relax in comfortable booth seating and savor Italian dishes such as Shrimp Parmigiana with deep fried shrimp in a marinara sauce and a side of pasta or dine on Chicken Florentine which is a sautéed chicken breast served over spinach in a savory lemon wine sauce. Leon's offers a children's menu and vegetarian options. Drop in Sunday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m..

41 Boston Post Road
Westbrook, Connecticut
(860) 669-9691
leonspizza.com

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Article Written By Dawn R. Levesque

Dawn Renée Levesque has been a writer for 32 years and has a B.F.A. in photography. Her photographs have been exhibited in Europe and the United States. As a SCBWI member, Levesque is the author of Women Who Walk With the Sky and co-author of Wisdom of Bear.

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