Thomaston, Connecticut, is in Litchfield County approximately 24 miles west of Hartford. Visitors to Thomaston can choose dining options ranging from casual sports bars to upscale Italian cafes. Thomaston's restaurants are clustered along Main Street not far from area's primary attraction, the Railroad Museum of New England.
This sports bar on Main Street features a casual atmosphere with televisions in the dining room that broadcast live sports events. The restaurant is known among locals for its 11 varieties of chicken wings, including hot chili Polynesian and garlic Parmesan. The featured hot rock entrees consist of portions of meat, such as the New York strip, or seafood, such as shrimp, delivered to the table sizzling on a hot rock. Diners finish cooking the meat on the rock to their specifications. A full bar is available.
Black Rock Tavern & Restaurant serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Reservations are highly suggested. Casual attire is acceptable. The restaurant features a children's menu, and high chairs and booster seats are available. Wireless Internet is accessible within the tavern at no cost. The nearest parking is along the street.
Black Rock Tavern & Restaurant
76-78 Main St.
Thomaston, CT 06787
860-283-4447
blackrocktavern.com
Mona Lisa Ristorante is a Mediterranean restaurant located along Main Street. The house specialty is a lineup of bowls that are built using pasta or rice. Among the choices available are falafel and rice, shell pasta with sun-dried tomatoes and Bulgarian cheese, and spicy sausage and peppers over spaghetti. Sandwiches, wraps and pizzas form a significant portion of the menu. Although it does not serve alcohol, the restaurant permits diners to bring their own bottled beers or wines.
Mona Lisa Ristorante serves lunch and dinner Tuesday through Sunday. Reservations are not taken. Casual attire is appropriate. Diners can find street parking in front of the restaurant.
Mona Lisa Ristorante
66 Main St.
Thomaston, CT 06787
860-283-4422
monalisaristorante.net
A family friendly pizzeria, Pizza Pal & Restaurant is on the corner of South Main Street and Northfield Road. The restaurant opened in 2007, and pizza is the specialty: The menu features 18 specialty pies. The full bar serves 14 wine selections by the bottle and glass, three draft beers and 17 bottled beers.
Pizza Pal & Restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner. Reservations are not required. Casual attire is the norm. Street parking is available.
Pizza Pal & Restaurant
150 South Main Street
Thomaston, CT 06787
860-283-9800
pizzapalrestaurant.com
