The Oxford House
The historic Oxford House was built in 1795 and sits across from Victory Memorial Park, where military exercises were carried out during the Colonial and Revolutionary War periods. The sprawling, Georgian-style building once served as an inn, and the restaurant takes advantage of the space, with several of the ground-level rooms serving as dining spaces. The interior is done in true Colonial style, with printed wallpaper, rustic beams, blue accents and dark wood tones.
The thoughtfully prepared menu offers a variety of appetizers, soups and main dishes. All entrees come with fresh, house-made bread and a garden salad. Popular dishes include gnocchi with shrimp and broccoli, roast duckling flambé, prime rib and veal Grand Marnier. Brunch is served on Sundays. Reservations are recommended.
The Oxford House
441 Oxford Road
Oxford, CT 06478
203-888-6241
oxfordhousect.com
The Brookside Inn Restaurant
The Morgatto family has owned and operated the Brookside Inn since 1954. It enjoys a prime location in town just a few hundred feet from Swan Lake and with a forested hillside in its backyard. The interior is warm and comfortable, with paneled walls, wood floors and marble-topped tables. A full-service bar caters to a lively crowd on the weekends. The extensive wine list complements the dishes, and many of the wines are available by the glass.
The Italian-inspired menu offers an assortment of appetizers, soups and main dishes that come with a house salad. Customer favorites include clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops and calamari over linguine with a garlic and white wine sauce; chicken sautéed with sausage, mushrooms, potatoes, garlic and vinegar peppers with a rosemary-white wine sauce; and grilled New York strip with sautéed mushrooms. Reservations are recommended.
The Brookside Inn Restaurant
231 Oxford Road
Oxford, CT 06478
203-888-2272
brooksideinnct.com
Cucina Rustica Ristorante
Cucina Rustica serves authentic Italian cuisine in a relaxed and comfortable environment. The interior features warm tones, plush leather booth seating and brass pendant lighting. The large wine list focuses on wines from Italy and California, although Washington state and Argentina are well-represented.
The diverse menu features a selection of appetizers, soups, salads, side dishes, pizzas, calzones, grinders and pastas, as well as beef, poultry, seafood, veal and vegetarian entrees. Popular dishes include New Zealand mussels over linguine; chicken breast sautéed with mushrooms, tomatoes, artichokes with provolone cheese and a brown cognac sauce; and grilled rib-eye steak. Reservations are suggested on the weekends.
Cucina Rustica Ristorante
340 Oxford Road
Oxford, CT 06478
203-881-9734
cucinarustica.webs.com
