25 Essential New London Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of New London.
Smashburger
Connecticut
Counter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.
When Pigs Fly
Connecticut
Quaint eatery with porch seats serving breakfast & lunch comfort foods from omelets to sandwiches.
Mirsina's Restaurant
Connecticut
Casual setting for homestyle Greek & American comfort foods including desserts & coffee.
Ocean Pizza Restaurant and Seafood House
New London, Connecticut
Long-running, homey restaurant serving 40+ different types of pizza & a variety of seafood.
Captain Scott's Lobster Dock
New London, Connecticut
Lobster rolls & other casual seafood served from a take-out window & consumed at picnic tables.
The Shack
New London, Connecticut
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast.
On The Waterfront Restaurant
New London, Connecticut
This dockside restaurant with traditional decor serves seafood, steaks & Italian specialties.
Sal's Pizza & Pasta
New London, Connecticut
Classic Italian dining room with a full menu of pies, entrees & desserts with beer, wine & coffee.
Pizza Works
New London, Connecticut
Bright, bi-level Italian eatery with massive patio & a broad menu of specialty pies & pasta dishes.
Old Saybrook Pizza Palace & Restaurant
New London, Connecticut
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Supreme Pizza
New London, Connecticut
Typical pies & slices, plus pastas & subs, offered in basic, compact quarters with counter seating.
Recovery Room Restaurant
New London, Connecticut
Casual restaurant serving red & white pizzas as well as classic Italian entrees.
La Belle Aurore
New London, Connecticut
Relaxed eatery serving eclectic farm-to-table fare such as scallops & duck breast in warm surrounds.
The Hangry Goose
New London, Connecticut
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection.
Rosemary & Sage
New London, Connecticut
Bistro & bar serving New American cuisine & cocktails in a stylish, relaxed atmosphere.
Wayback Burgers
New London, Connecticut
Made-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.
374 Kitchen + Cocktails
New London, Connecticut
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Langley's
New London, Connecticut
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Jasmine Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar
New London, Connecticut
Easygoing eatery offering an extensive menu of both Thai & Japanese specialties.
Fresh Salt
New London, Connecticut
Refined, New England-accented American seafood in an elegant setting with Connecticut River views.
East Coast Taco
New London, Connecticut
Low-key joint serving classic Mexican fare in a blue & yellow dining room or via delivery.
John's Drive-In
New London, Connecticut
Enduring quick-serve burger joint dishes up comfort eats & ice cream in vintage surrounds.
Charlie's Place Restaurant
New London, Connecticut
Easygoing option for American standards, weekend prime rib, Greek dishes & breakfast specials.
Harvest on Fort Pond
New London, Connecticut
Platters of Tuscan-style Italian cooking served family-style at a rustic spot with waterfront views.
Puerto Lima
New London, Connecticut
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.