Italian Restaurants in Middletown, CT

Cockaponset State Forest, the second largest in the state, sits about 22 miles southeast of Middletown, Connecticut, off exit 8 on Route 9 south. Take a long afternoon with your peeps and go swimming, fishing, hiking and biking. When you get hungry and start longing for civilization, head back to eat at an Italian restaurant in Middletown, Connecticut.

Jerry's Pizza

For more than 40 years, Jerry's Pizza in Middletown, Connecticut, has honorably served its community. This family-owned Italian pizza restaurant claims that "Everything is made fresh daily from the pizza dough to the sauces, using only top quality ingredients." All classic Italian meals start with antipasto followed by Jerry's shrimp scampi pizza or a classic Italian entrée like eggplant parmigiana. The atmosphere is casual; no reservations are necessary.

Jerry's Pizza
635 South Main St.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-5335
jerryspizzamiddletown.com

Esca Restaurant and Wine Bar

Esca Restaurant and Wine Bar offers diners, "impeccable cuisine, extensive wine list and distinctive décor." The owners want outdoor enthusiasts to know, "Each dish is an ensemble of strong, distinctive flavors and made only from the freshest ingredients including local fruits and vegetables." A selection of pasta dishes on the dinner menu at this Italian restaurant includes duck confit ravioli, gnocchi de spinaci and linguine con vongole.

Esca Restaurant and Wine Bar
437 Main St.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 316-2552
escact.com

Tuscany Grill Restaurant

Tuscany Grill serves Italian food in a warm and welcoming contemporary space. The spacious and fully stocked bar at this Italian restaurant boasts five flat-screen televisions and a 10-foot projection-screen television. A great place for a date, they offer live music every Friday and Saturday night. The first three Tuscany Grill classic original favorites on the menu include orecchiette Tuscany, penne primavera and puttanesca. Parking is free, and reservations are welcomed.

Tuscany Grill Restaurant
120 College St.
Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 346-7096
tuscany-grill.com

Resources

State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection: Cockaponset State Forest

Article Written By Victoria Weinblatt

Victoria Weinblatt began writing articles in 2007 with articles published on LIVESTRONG.COM, the Daily Puppy, eHow and other Web sites. She is a licensed massage therapist and real estate agent as well as a certified yoga instructor and English teacher. She received her degree in natural resources from Michigan State University.

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