Italian Restaurants in Manchester, Connecticut

Italian Restaurants in Manchester, Connecticut
Manchester, Conn., is situated in eastern Hartford County. A thriving city of about 55,000 people, it offers outdoor enthusiasts nearby places to bike, hike or fish. Explore Freja Park trails if you're an advanced cyclist; it boosts a rocky terrain and plenty of hills to navigate. Case Mountain is a hiker's delight. With more than 640 acres, it offers trails of varying terrain including restored carriage trails. Enjoy Italian fare after boating on Bolton Lake or fishing in Globe Hollow Reservoir.

Manchester Pizza and Grill

Manchester Pizza and Grill offers traditional Italian cuisine in a casual atmosphere. House specialties include chicken stuffed with crabmeat and broccoli in a mushroom sauce, Italian steaks, and entrees such as penne and grilled chicken with sausage sautéed with onions, peppers and garlic in a creamy sauce.

Vegetarians will savor the traditional eggplant Parmesan and homemade baked manicotti. All are served with fresh bread and a soup or salad starter. Look for daily lunch and dinner specials.

Reservations are accepted with table and booth seating available. Take out favorites include traditional and gourmet pizzas, calzones and grinders.

Manchester Pizza and Grill
316 Green Road
Manchester, CT 06042
(860) 647-2905
manchesterpizzaandgrill.com/

Cavey's Italian Restaurant

Located at street level, Cavey's Italian restaurant embodies Northern Italian cuisine with a seasonally changing menu. With a Mediterranean décor, Cavey's is fashionable yet welcoming.

Relax in the upstairs piano bar which features classic jazz and live music. Enjoy dishes from the regular restaurant menu or order "bar bites" such as grilled flatbread pizza or grilled skirt steak with onions in a red pepper salsa. Savor an Italian white or Merlot from Cavey's wine list.

In the ground level restaurant, experience antipasti starters such as traditional minestrone or roast asparagus with prosciutto and parmesan. Try the house specialty, veal scallopine picatta, pan seared halibut or potato gnocchi with zucchini, grape tomatoes and basil.

Onsite parking is accessible. All major credit cards accepted. Dress is business casual with reservations recommended and private room dining available.

Cavey's Italian Restaurant
45 E. Center St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 643-2751
http://www.caveysrestaurant.com

Rocco's Pizza and Grill

Take a guided historical walk in Center Springs Park. Afterward, head to nearby Rocco's Pizza and Grill, which has a casual and friendly atmosphere. Unwind at the bar listening to live jazz bands or be seated in the restaurant.

Nibble on complimentary fresh baked bread with olive oil for dipping. Delight in appetizers such as Italian antipasto and portobello salad or sample one of Rocco's soups made fresh daily. Combine your favorite pasta with and sauce accompanied by a salad, fresh bread and roasted garlic.

Taste Rocco's Ravioli al formaggio or vegetable primavera with fresh vegetables in a light wine and pesto sauce. Order one of its extensive brick oven pizzas or crostini sandwich for a lighter fare. Rocco's is accommodating to those with dietary restrictions.

Onsite parking is available; however, reservations are not accepted.

Rocco's Pizza and Grill
55 E. Center St.
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 645-7777

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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