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The Olive Tree Restaurant

The Olive Tree Restaurant serves delicious homemade cuisine. Full service dining room surrounded by windows and overlooks the outdoor patio. The perfect spot for a cozy meal or to celebrate any occasion.

The Olive Tree Restaurant
1204 Main St South, Woodbury 
203-263-4555

Mockingbird Kitchen & Bar

Mockingbird Kitchen & Bar uses seasonal ingredients to create a menu that is fresh, made from scratch, and full of global inspiration. The menu changes as the seasons do. They strive to use the best of locally sourced produce and seafood.

Mockingbird Kitchen & Bar
810 Bantam Rd., Bantam
860-361-6730

Meraki Kitchen

Meraki offers a delicious variety of salads, including vegan, dairy free, nut free, gluten free and sugar free. They have fresh baked goods every day with muffins, scones, coffee cakes, and breads. For breakfast they offer local egg sandwiches, breakfast burritos, hash bowls, and more. Their lunch menu is available all day.

Meraki
239 West St., Litchfield
860-361-9777

Litchfield Distillery

Newly expanded, fine craft spirits are distilled one batch at a time. Tours and tastings are conducted seven days a week alongside a convenient retail outlet.

Litchfield Distillery
569 Bantam Rd, Litchfield
860-361-6503

La Piccolina

La Piccolina is an authentic northern Italian restaurant. They use fresh, locally grown ingredients to give you the best dining experience! Chef Carlos Flores has been in the Italian restaurant business for over 25 years and previously worked in New York City. La Piccolina’s inventive cuisine, top-notch service, and casual atmosphere makes it a must-visit in New Milford!

La Piccolina
27 Main St., New Milford
860-210-9669

The Iron Rail

Original hand carved mahogany bar from 1902. Serving burgers, salads, family friendly food.

The Iron Rail
10 Railroad St., New Milford
860-799-5606

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