Kosher Restaurants Near Norwalk, Connecticut

Kosher food is a very important part of Jewish life. For food to be kosher, it must conform to the rules of kashrut, Jewish dietary laws. Things that can make food non-kosher can include the presence of ingredients derived from non-kosher animals, such as pigs, or from kosher animals that not slaughtered according to Jewish law. In addition, foods that contain a mixture of meat and milk are not kosher, nor are foods with wine or grape juice, or their derivatives, produced without the supervision of a rabbi. In addition, use of produce from Israel that has not been tithed or using cooking utensils which had previously been used for non-kosher food will make food non-kosher. While there are no kosher restaurants within the city of Norwalk, Conn., there are several options in nearby towns.

Oscar`s Delicatessen

Oscar`s Delicatessen is located just three miles northeast of Norwalk, which is about a five-minute drive. This delicatessen offers many kosher options, although it does carry non-kosher foods such as lobster soup. It was opened in 1948 and offers inexpensive deli sandwiches, including beef and pastrami. However, one thing you won't find at Oscar's is French fries.

Oscar`s Delicatessen
159 Main St.
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 227-3705

Stop and Shop

If you are looking to stock up on kosher bakery items, Stop and Shop, with two locations right in Norwalk, has many offerings to bring to the table.

Stop and Shop Supermarket Bakery
385 Connecticut Ave.
Norwalk, CT 06854
(203) 299-1715

Stop and Shop Supermarket Bakery
380 Main Ave.
Norwalk, CT 06851
(203) 840-1001

Thyme For Kosher By Garelick‎

About a 15-minute drive from Norwalk is Thyme For Kosher By Garelick‎, located in New Canaan.

Thyme For Kosher By Garelick‎
97 Main St.
New Canaan, CT‎ 06840
(203) 966-3146‎

Kisco Kosher Deli & Restaurant

If you can commit to a 30-minute drive, Kisco Kosher Deli & Restaurant is not only a restaurant, it also offers catering. The restaurant boasts of its large portions. A printable menu is available at its website.

Kisco Kosher Deli & Restaurant
230 E. Post Road
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 948-6600
kiscokosher.com

Epstein's Kosher Delicatessen

It's a 35-minute drive to Epstein's Kosher Delicatessen; however it is a well-known establishment and is the basis of comparison for all other area delis and kosher restaurants. For 2009, Westchester Magazine voted Epstein's "The Best Kosher Deli in Westchester." The deli is open seven days a week and offers a wide range of soups, sandwiches and entrees.

Epstein's Kosher Delicatessen
387 N. Central Ave.
Hartsdale, NY 10530-1811
(914) 428-5320
epsteinsdeli.com

Article Written By Amy Wolffing

Amy Wolffing has been writing professionally for over 25 years, writing everything from magazine features and articles to biographies and oral histories. She began as an entertainment reporter focusing on music, before branching out into other areas. Amy graduated from Temple University with a BA in Political Science and has worked for 15 years in the area of human resources training and development.

Editor's Pick

5 Top North American Wildflower Hikes

Springtime brings a sense of new beginnings and new life as flowers begin to bloom and fill the air with their sweet and pleasant fragrance. Luckily we can see wildflowers all summer long, since spring hits at different times throughout North America. See flowering cactu...
More National Parks...
Popular Article

National Park Substitutes: Great Spots Without the Crowds

Coping with crowds at national parks can get tiresome, especially during the peak tourist season. If you want to escape from the herd, or just take a breather from the bustle of bigger attractions, the United States has plenty of less-visited but still worthwhile spots t...
More National Parks...
Featured Destination

Prevent Yourself from Getting Lost While Hiking

When you're hiking you're going to want to make sure you stay found. What I mean by that is that you've put an itinerary in the car, you know the area that you're hiking to, you know the route and the trail you plan on being on, you know what the trail markers are going ...
More Camping Basics...