Where to Eat in Farmington: The Best Restaurants and Bars

April 15, 2018 Jeremy Dunfee

Farmington is a town in Hartford County in the Farmington Valley area of central Connecticut in the United States. The population was 25,340 at the 2010 census. It is home to the world headquarters of several large corporations including Carrier Corporation, Otis Elevator Company, and Carvel.
Things to do in Farmington

1. Naples Restaurant & Pizza

838 Farmington Ave, Ste 7, Farmington, CT 06032-2351 Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Television Italian, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner SGD 7 - SGD 33 +1 860-674-8876
Excellent
63%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 177 reviews

Naples Restaurant & Pizza

Naples Pizza is a casual dining restaurant, located in the heart of Farmington CT. Serving delicious pizzas and dishes, you enjoy a hearty meal that delights your taste buds and satisfies the largest of appetites. Bring in your friends and family for a great meal today! All of our meals are homemade with the freshest ingredients to ensure taste and pleasure. When you step through our restaurant doors, you are surrounded by the warmth of our ovens. Combined with the delicious dishes, wonderful aromas, and outstanding service, you are able to enjoy a dining experience that is beyond compare!

Reviewed By Pam W - Avon, Connecticut, United States

You can order by the slice or a whole pizza. Eat in or take out. Nice place for everyone. Large enough for teams to socialize. Kids chicken /fries are great and huge. There's a few tables outside if the weather is nice.

2. J Timothy's Taverne

143 New Britain Ave, Plainville, CT 06062-2021 Takeout, Private Dining, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi American, Bar, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +1 860-747-6813
Excellent
53%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 413 reviews

J Timothy's Taverne

Reviewed By Leahb1089 - Connecticut

After waiting 35 minutes to be seated on a Sunday night (we were seated at 6:05pm)
We were so excited to eat. The food was delicious as always, but there was clearly a problem.
The restaurant has gotten so popular the place is CLEARLY understaffed. We felt so bad for the servers seeing them all struggling to keep up with the flow of demand. Also they ran out of French fries they didn’t have any-more left. That is how busy they are now….it does not matter what time or day you go you end up waiting and seeing how over worked these servers are.
We really wish they would just hire more staff and open the back banquet room (in the back of the building) on such busy nights. If they did that though that means they would HAVE to hire more staff, and more staff means making less money for the business as they would have to pay more.
I just wish it wasn’t so crowded all the time now. We use to go 3 times a month, but now we only go for special occasions its not worth the rush and crowds anymore.

3. Great Taste Chinese Restaurant

597 W Main St, New Britain, CT 06053-3965 Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Chinese, Asian, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night SGD 26 +1 860-827-8988
Excellent
68%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 203 reviews

Great Taste Chinese Restaurant

Reviewed By NewEnglander41 - Hartford, Connecticut

Atmosphere and service as good as ever BUT FOOD QUALITY HAS GONE DOWNHILL!!!! I would think twice before coming here

4. El Pulpo Restaurant and Tapas Bar

1217 Queen St, Southington, CT 06489 Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Takeout Seafood, Mediterranean, Spanish, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner 860-410-1147
Excellent
73%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 169 reviews

El Pulpo Restaurant and Tapas Bar

Reviewed By Ladope - Connecticut

I had visited this Venture in the Past two years as well as their location in Middletown on several occasions and unfortunately never have find the time to write a review.
Well today is the day….
The place is located in Southington on a small Plaza right on the CT Route 10. There is a Universal Parking on site, small outdoor Patio, Bar with Counter seating and a separate Dining Room. Modern décor and appropriate music and lighting create a nice atmosphere. Service is very good, courteous and fast.
The Food and it presentation is fabulous and Tapas are awesome.
As I had visit the Venture before a few times along a two years window, I’m entitled to say they are very reliable. The place to go when you’re looking for a Spanish Restaurant in town.

5. Joeys Garlic's

372 Scott Swamp Rd, Farmington, CT 06032-3413 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Italian, American, Pizza, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner SGD 7 - SGD 13 +1 860-678-7231
Excellent
47%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 202 reviews

Joeys Garlic's

Reviewed By Tom W - New Britain, Connecticut

Had the spinach patch pizza for lunch and it was great. Good service and the manager John stopped by the table to make sure everything was good.

6. Sweet Basil Thai Fusion

33 East St, Plainville, CT 06062-2308 Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Asian, Thai, Vegan Options, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +1 860-747-3338
Excellent
62%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 46 reviews

Sweet Basil Thai Fusion

Reviewed By MassCatnap - Western Mass.

Thai food is a good choice when you're in a city you don't know, because it's generally so reliably good. Unfortunately, despite all the glowing reviews I've seen here, I found the meal here to be "just okay". Things sound good on the menu...then the actual food arrives. I was with two other friends, and had the chance to taste what they'd ordered as well as my own selections, so I don't think it was just my dish. Maybe the chef who's usually in the kitchen was out the day we visited? Well, whatever the reason, I was not impressed enough with what I tasted to want to return. The decor / atmosphere could be described as minimal. The service was friendly enough, but despite there being nearly as many servers as customers when we were having our lunch, there were lengthy lapses when I couldn't even catch anybody's eye, which is a bit of a peeve of mine.

7. Wood-n-Tap

1274 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032-1219 Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Valet Parking, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations American, Bar, Pub, Grill, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Drinks SGD 12 - SGD 26 +1 860-773-6736
Excellent
25%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
4%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 151 reviews

Wood-n-Tap

Reviewed By jer b - Bristol, Connecticut

We stopped in for dinner on a Monday and were joined by two friends we had not seen for a while. The Tap was a perfect place for a quiet dinner in a relaxed setting, where we could have meaningful conversation. Marissa, our server, was great and made the dining experience even more wonderful. I had the fish taco and it was great: tender, crispy fish in a wrap with veggies, cilantro and a great peppery sauce. My wife had a salad with salmon and enjoyed it also. Good food, pleasant atmosphere whether inside or out on the patio. We will return again.

8. Staropolska Restaurant

252 Broad St, New Britain, CT 06053-4035 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Reservations Polish, Eastern European, European, Central European, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +1 860-612-1711
Excellent
62%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 104 reviews

Staropolska Restaurant

Reviewed By Mikeyt56 - Mystic, Connecticut

Wanted to try this restaurant for quite some time finally made it today! It is quite a trek from our home in Mystic Ct but well worth it. You just can't find food like that anywhere.The Borscht soup was fabulous stuffed cabbage, pierogies, hunters stew, kielbasa, and potato pancakes delicious!!! Try the Polish platter is a must try and don't forget the Polish apple pie with ice cream mmmmm! The waitress was sweet and very courteous

9. 4 Eat & Drink

838 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032-2351 Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Takeout, Television, Accepts Credit Cards Bar, American, Contemporary, Pub, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Dinner, Lunch, Late Night, Drinks SGD 7 - SGD 35 +1 860-255-7674
Excellent
62%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 61 reviews

4 Eat & Drink

Opened in 2016, 4 Eat&Drink is a full service restaurant and bar in the heart of Farmington, CT. We offer premium wines, bottled beers, a rotating list of craft draft beers and signature cocktails in a fun and cozy atmosphere. We create every dish from scratch serving you the best possible ingredients available using local farms when in season. Please stop in, we believe you will not be disappointed!

Reviewed By RPK1990 - West Hartford, Connecticut

We met here on a friends recommendation. Loved it the moment we walked in, lovely contemporary playful decor. Nice and friendly wait staff. Comfortable casual seating or sit at the bar or tables. Many options. They had seatings for small or large groups. We found a lovely spot that would accommodate our group of 5. The cocktail selections were wonderful and delicious, tapas were great for sharing. We were very happy with all our selections and had so much fun. Our server was friendly and helpful with all our requests. We all enjoyed our Sunday evening at this wonderful bar and will come back again soon.

10. Cottage Restaurant

427 Farmington Ave, Plainville, CT 06062-1324 Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar American, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Lunch +1 860-793-8888
Excellent
64%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
3%
Terrible
8%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 100 reviews

Cottage Restaurant

Reviewed By FlowerShow - Wilton, Connecticut

It was Cinco de Mayo and the chef had added some South of the Border specials that evening! A starter of pork tacos were beyond delicious, crunchy shells filled with savory pork , avocado and cilantro. The bartender made very good Margaritas. One of us had a awesome Mint Julep in honor of the Kentucky Derby being run that afternoon. Fun that the restaurant changes special items regularly. The grilled Salmon was delicious, perfectly cooked. Then, hard to believe that their desserts could surpass everything else, but the Apple Fritters with Vanilla Bean ice cream was unbelievable!!!

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