Connecticut has no lack of restaurants, but this one area has a sampling of almost everything under the sun. With over 40 restaurants all within walking distance, if you are looking for an over-the-top culinary experience then you need to take a stroll down Main Street in downtown Middletown. The dining options are fresh, interesting, and sure to satisfy your palette.
Located in central Connecticut, downtown Middletown is a foodie’s fondest dream. Although we can’t showcase every restaurant on Main Street, we can give you the highlight reel.
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Tuscan inspired cuisine is quite bountiful at the enticing Luce Restaurant. Look for the restaurant with yellow umbrellas to find this gem.
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This spot has a flavorful menu that features both traditional and unique Italian dishes.
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This colorful restaurant with a mouth-watering menu of Vietnamese food has both indoor and outdoor seating.
Lan Chi’s Vietnamese Restaurant
At Lan Chi’s Vietnamese Restaurant, the plates of food look as beautiful as they taste.
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If you love authentic Mexican cuisine, then stop by Iguanas Ranas Taqueria for some truly inspired dishes.
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The Pickle Stand is a delicatessen and tavern serving magnificent sandwiches, wraps, and of course, pickles.
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The Hop Knot showcases their culinary skill by only serving pretzels.
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Pretzel sandwiches, stuffed pretzels, sausage wrapped in pretzels, and pretzels with dipping sauce are the items on this quirky restaurant’s menu. But all of the options pair well with their extensive craft beer selection.
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If you are looking for that perfect organic vegan meal, stop by Ion Restaurant.
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This trendy spot has a variety of wraps, sandwiches, salads, and other plates. You know the food has to be divine with the number of awards this downtown Middletown restaurant has won.
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If you prefer trying flavors from far away lands, the Tibetan Kitchen will satisfy your cravings for exotic foreign food.
Tibetan Kitchen
For the best brunch in downtown Middletown, hit Brew Bakers, a bright restaurant that does breakfast and lunch just right.
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Krust Pizza Bar is a local hot spot with delicious signature pizzas, craft beer, and a whiskey bar.
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If you enjoy trying new flavors, this pizza bar has unique ingredient combinations to top their wood fired pies.
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Not your typical Asian restaurant, Forbidden City Bistro serves up ethnic food in a gorgeous atmosphere.
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This restaurant dishes out eye appealing and tasty Malaysian cuisine. Forbidden City Bistro pulls out all of the stops with these regional dishes.
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Finish up your stroll in downtown Middletown with this sweet spot. Tschudin Chocolates & Confections has divine chocolates and desserts.
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Which of these fantastic restaurants have you tried? Which one is your favorite? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Lan Chi’s Vietnamese Restaurant
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Please note, Iguanas Ranas Taqueria has permanently closed.
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Please note, The Pickle Stand has permanently closed.
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Please note, The Hop Knot has permanently closed.
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Tibetan Kitchen
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Please note, Forbidden City Bistro has permanently closed.
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You can find all of these downtown Middletown restaurants on this map. If you are searching for a fantastic seafood restaurant then you will definitely want to visit this place.
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