Italian Restaurants in Manchester, Connecticut
Manchester, Connecticut, is a suburb of Hartford, the state's capital. Although the town is only 27 square miles large, it is packed full of shopping and dining options. With more than 120 different food establishments, there is definitely something here for everyone to enjoy. One of the most prominent cuisines in Manchester, however, is Italian food.
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Manchester Pizza & Grill
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At the Manchester Pizza & Grill, diners will find the traditional Italian fare they know and love in a casual and friendly environment. Manchester's specialties include chicken stuffed with crabmeat and broccoli, topped with a mushroom sauce; penne with grilled chicken, sausage and sauteed onions, peppers and garlic served in a creamy sauce; and grilled steaks. Other options include pizzas, calzones and grinders with a variety of toppings. For vegetarians, options include eggplant Parmesan and cheesy homemade manicotti. All meals are begun with freshly baked bread and come with a soup or salad to start. There are different lunch and dinner specials daily.
Manchester Pizza & Grill
316 Green Road
Manchester, CT 06042
860-647-2905
manchesterpizzaandgrill.com
Cavey's Restaurant
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Cavey's Restaurant specializes in Northern Italian cuisine. The interior has an elegant Mediterranean feel and white linen-topped tables with candles throughout. The menu at Cavey's changes seasonally to include only the freshest ingredients. The restaurant is two stories with a main dining floor and an upstairs piano bar that features live music, especially classic jazz. Patrons can order off the bar menu, which includes smaller plates such as flatbread pizza or grilled skirt steak in a red pepper salsa. The regular menu features fare such as minestrone soup; roasted asparagus wrapped in prosciutto and topped with Parmesan; veal scallopine picatta; potato gnocchi served with zucchini, grape tomatoes and topped with basil; and pan-seared halibut. Reservations are recommended, and a private dining room is also available.
Cavey's Restaurant
45 E. Center St.
Manchester, CT 06040
860-643-2751
caveysrestaurant.com
Rocco's Pizza, Bar & Grill
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Rocco's Pizza, Bar & Grill has a casual and fun ambiance with separate bar and restaurant areas. Patrons can choose to be seated in the main restaurant or enjoy the bar atmosphere with its live jazz bands. To start, guests are served warm, freshly baked bread with olive oil. There are also a variety of appetizers to choose from, such as portobello salads and homemade soups. Rocco's has a create-your-own pasta entree option, where diners can combine their favorite pasta and sauces. Other options include ravioli al formaggio and vegetable primavera (pasta and fresh vegetables in a white wine and pesto sauce). Rocco's also serves brick-oven pizzas and crostini sandwiches. All entrees are served with a salad and the house Italian dressing.
Rocco's Pizza, Bar & Grill
55 E. Center St.
Manchester, CT 06040
860-645-7777
eatatroccos.com
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