25 Essential Norwich Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Norwich.
La Stella
Connecticut
New York-style pies, pasta, gyros & grinders in a quaint dining room with TVs & chandeliers.
Tacos La Rosa
Connecticut
No-nonsense Mexican option doling out generous portions of tacos, tortas & other everyday eats.
That Breakfast Place
Connecticut
an everyday essential favorite for readers tracking Norwich's most persuasive breakfast restaurant rooms, anchored by a Beam Score of 84.1.
Blaze Pizza
Norwich, Connecticut
Hip counter-serve pizzeria dishing up crispy, thin-crust pies made with creative toppings & sauces.
El calenton chino
Norwich, Connecticut
Service options: Curbside pickup, Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Buon Appetito Ristorante & Pizzeria
Norwich, Connecticut
Relaxed Italian eatery featuring patio seating, wood-fired pizzas & classic fare in warm environs.
Harry's Place
Norwich, Connecticut
Longtime drive-in offering burgers, hot dogs & picnic table seating; open seasonally.
Great Oak Pizza
Norwich, Connecticut
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner, Solo dining. Accessibility.
Sol Toro Restaurant
Norwich, Connecticut
Mohegan Sun Mexican cantina owned by Michael Jordan serving tacos, steaks & lots of tequilas.
Thai by Thai
Norwich, Connecticut
Identifies as Asian-owned, Identifies as women-owned. Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service.
The Plum Tomato, Colchester, CT
Norwich, Connecticut
A big menu of pizza, pastas & sandwiches, plus kids' fare, served in an upbeat faux-rustic room.
Brewett City Pub
Norwich, Connecticut
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Little Caesars Pizza
Norwich, Connecticut
Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.
Wasabi Steak & Sushi House
Norwich, Connecticut
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great tea selection. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
D & G Pizza & Pub
Norwich, Connecticut
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great dessert, Great wine list, Live music.
Nino's Pizzeria
Norwich, Connecticut
Casual Italian eatery serving a lengthy menu of pizzas, pastas, sandwiches & wings.
Asylum Street Pizza
Norwich, Connecticut
Service options: No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Egg and Cheese
Norwich, Connecticut
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great coffee. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch, Solo dining. Accessibility.
The Royal Punjabi
Norwich, Connecticut
Service options: Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Drive-through, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
King Wah Chinese Restaurant
Norwich, Connecticut
Small, no-frills Chinese takeout offering a wide variety of appetizers, entrees & lunch specials.
The Victorian & The Village Bakery
Norwich, Connecticut
Service options: Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Great coffee, Great dessert, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Breakfast, Lunch.
Toyo Hibachi & Asian Fusion
Norwich, Connecticut
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
MJ23 Sports Bar & Grill
Norwich, Connecticut
Casino sports bar offering American food & several TVs in a modern space celebrating Michael Jordan.
Oakdale Pizza
Norwich, Connecticut
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible parking lot, Wheelchair accessible restroom, Wheelchair accessible seating.
Olde Tymes Restaurant
Norwich, Connecticut
Nostalgic eatery preparing traditional, homey American comfort classics, with beer & wine.