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Best Lunch Restaurants in Monroe

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A photo of Marcello's Italian Eatery restaurant
1. Marcello's Italian Eatery
4.2
Awesome(84)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Monroe
Booked 7 times today
Since 1990, Nicholas DeVellis & Family have been bringing Italian Cuisine to the Fairfield County Area! Now with a new location, they're doing it again with a fine Italian eatery designed to bring a little slice of Italy to Monroe, Connecticut.
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2. Osteria Romana
4.7
Exceptional(574)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Monroe
Booked 3 times today
"Brothers Graziano and Maurizio Ricci bring you traditional recipes from Rome, Italy. We specialize in homemade pasta, fish, veal, and chicken plates, in addition to imported Italian wines and unique Italian deserts.Our pasta, prepared daily in the restaurant, is a favorite for all of our customers. Our commitment to quality can be seen in our selection of the freshest ingredients from local producers and our attention to quality and detail. We at Osteria Romana pride ourselves in offering traditional Italian family recipes made with the finest ingredients.Every meal is prepared fresh upon order. The pasta, fish, chicken dishes are all delicious. Our specials are exciting. Modern twists on classic favorites, like our signature hand-made pasta with wild mushrooms and a brandy truffle sauce, are what keep customers coming back."
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3. Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton
4.6
Exceptional(173)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Shelton
Booked 76 times today
At Mercato, a new-school Italian restaurant, we embrace our motto: Mangia, Bevi, Ridi—Eat, Drink, Laugh. Enjoy delicious pasta, pizzas, salads, and authentic Italian dishes crafted with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.Join us in our warm, inviting atmosphere for a casual dinner or a special night out. At Mercato, eating, drinking, and laughing are at the heart of everything we do.
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4. Foundry Kitchen & Tavern
4.5
Awesome(406)
Price: Expensive
• American • Sandy Hook
Booked 6 times today
New American Restaurant and Tavern in Sandy Hook. Serving fresh, locally-sourced, worldly inspired cuisine and unique spirits. Join us for live music Saturday evenings and Sunday brunch.
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5. La Fortuna
4.7
Exceptional(252)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Stratford
Booked 2 times today
La Fortuna Bar and Restaurant is a family-owned restaurant, serving Italian cuisine and Brick oven Pizza.Philly's, "the cuisine master", is the founder of La Fortuna Bar and RestaurantConnecticut State and Italian food go hand-in-hand, like spaghetti and meatballs. In the late 18th thru the early 20th centuries, A lot of Albanian’s immigrated to Italy for many year’s where they have gotten tremendous experience in Italian Cuisine. Later they flocked Italy to the USA looking for opportunities in the New World, and brought their culinary traditions along with them to neighborhoods that later became Little Italy and Hell's Kitchen. Philly's the owner of La Fortuna Bar and Restaurant she is one of them.
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6. Il Palio
4.8
Exceptional(1904)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Shelton
Booked 17 times today
ONLINE ORDERING AVAILABLE - ilpalioct.comIl Palio was named after the race held each summer in Siena, Italy. Created with a passion, the restaurant has been exquisitely designed and beautifully finished with materials from all over the world. No stone was left unturned and time was not a factor in finding exactly what was required to make the "vision" a reality. The atmosphere created is one of quiet comfort in surroundings reminiscent of an Italian villa. The friendly and courteous staff, the outstanding food, and the efficient service all contribute to the ambiance felt by those who visit the restaurant. Il Palio's fine Tuscan cuisine is a pleasing combination of the highest-quality ingredients and the caring preparation by chefs who take pride in the dishes they present. Like the race in Siena, Il Palio is creating lasting impressions.
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7. Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar - Southbury
4.5
Awesome(248)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Southbury
Booked 20 times today
Mercato Italian Kitchen and Bar, located at 690 Main Street South is open daily at 11:30 a.m.The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and features a wide array of pasta, pizzas, salads, and specialty meals.Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar is the latest concept and restaurant for Market Hospitality Group (MHG). The interior of the restaurant is comprised of iron and custom glass, reclaimed barn wood and inviting booths to complete the industrial yet rustic feel. Enjoy fresh made individual pizzas cooked in our beautiful twin wood-burning ovens!
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8. Market Place Kitchen and Bar - Newtown
4.5
Awesome(174)
Price: Moderate
• American • Newtown
Booked 5 times today
Welcome to Market Place Kitchen & Bar, a new modern American restaurant, located in the heart of Newtown, CT. We celebrate and encourage Local, Organic, and Sustainability harvested food. Come in and enjoy yourself with friends, family and our wonderful staff. Be part of a progressive approach towards healthier and sustainable foods and restaurants in America.
A photo of Market Place Kitchen and Bar - Shelton restaurant
9. Market Place Kitchen and Bar - Shelton
4.7
Exceptional(322)
Price: Moderate
• American • Shelton
Booked 14 times today
Market Place, known for its American tavern style cuisine! We celebrate and encourage local, organic and sustainably harvested food and spirits. Open seven days a week, outdoor dining, and brunch Saturdays and Sundays. We look forward to you trying our inventive, seasonally inspired cuisine and cocktails. Eat sustainably, live well, and enjoy your experience at Market Place!
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10. Red Lotus
4.7
Exceptional(211)
Price: Moderate
• Asian • Shelton
Booked 11 times today
Sophisticated Asian fare consisting of only handpicked favorites from Asia and around the world. Enjoy old and new favorites from fresh lobster salad to seared fish tacos to the freshest sushi and raw bar. Omakase menu available. Reservations recommended. Gluten Friendly, Vegetarian friendly. We Cook to Order.

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