Since there aren’t too many seafood markets in the region, make sure to get there early as selections are limited as the day goes on. The clambake bags are fun and include everything you need tied up in a bag for boiling a traditional New England-style clambake. Fresh seafood, special orders and catering. Their meat store is conveniently located next door if you are planning a surf and turf.
174 West St.
860-567-4400
One of Litchfield’s most popular restaurants offers an array of pub food and selected Italian staples. All products and produce are from local farms, bakeries, and craft breweries.
The Village
25 West St, Litchfield
860-567-8307
A Litchfield staple—West Street Grill has been credited with revitalizing the Litchfield Green after opening in 1990. Elegant vibe, impressive food and service. A modern restaurant with a cozy but sophisticated dining room, West Street has the charm of a private club but attracts a broad demographic.
West Street Grill
43 West St., Litchfield
860-567-3885
A best kept secret among the locals, complete with swinging picnic tables outside and a no-frills interior café-style dinning space. It is a wonderful place to enjoy simple food (yummy ice cream as well as hamburgers, hot dogs, fries and onion rings), in a casual setting. It does get crowded on weekends.
Popey’s Ice Cream
7 West St., Morris
860-567-0504
Clamps is a roadside burger joint that was established in 1939 (little has changed since, other than SUVs barreling past) that cooks up a plethora of authentic and regional summertime food. Try the scrumptious burgers with fried onions. Quick and friendly service, outdoor seating but also great for roadside pick up! A classic staple that would be a shame to miss.
Clamps
518 Litchfield Rd., New Milford
860-355-5769
Northville Market has fresh produce, gluten free foods, organic meats, and a take out deli. This grocery store is the best in the lower corner. Progenitor to the Bantam Market.
Northville Market
301 Litchfield Rd.
860-355-2667
The prosciutto and fig pizza; roasted eggplant pizza; and the goat cheese and spinach ravioli are some of our favorite dishes at the Northern Italian style family restaurant. Pasta is house-made; they also have gluten-free pizza. Catering and private parties. Take out is available.
373 Litchfield Road, New Milford
860-350-0006
theuppercrustcucina.com
The Italian word, Oliva, for ‘olive’ symbolizes the many culinary aspects of the mediterranean. For 31 years, Oliva on Main has celebrated Mediterranean and Northern Italian food. They use fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients. Find their gourmet Mediterranean products including hummus, baba ghanouj, and more at a store near you.
Oliva on Main
15 Main St. South, Bethlehem
203-266-5558
A New Preston favorite with breakfast and lunch sandwiches, soups, salads, coffee, and confections.
The Smithy
10 Main St., New Preston
860-868-9003
Greyledge Farm is well-reputed and sells a wide range of top notch cuts and meats. They specialize in all-natural, pasture-raised Black Angus beef, pork from heritage hogs and free-range poultry. Their products are known for their quality and exceptional flavor. Their loyal customers are willing to pay a bit more for their products because they know that producing grass-fed, rotationally grazed cattle, pigs and chickens requires considerably more work and time than conventional farm practices. Antibiotics, steroids, or growth hormones are not used. Greyledge embraces and practices the importance of land preservation, renewable energy, sustaining local agriculture and observing best farm practices.
Greyledge Farm
17 Berry Rd, Roxbury
860-350-3203
Plan your weekend with our guides to the best things to do in Litchfield County, from events and art openings to dining and hikes.
