Eat & Drink
Chester, a town of fewer than 4,000 people, is fortunate to have award winning restaurants from which to choose. Each one is unique, individually owned, and offers some of the best food and ambiance to be found anywhere. We invite you to try them all! From breakfast at dawn to late evening dining, you'll be pleased and coming back for more memorable experiences.
Grano Arso
At the heart of Grano Arso, Chef Joel mills native New England grains in house to create an old-world approach to his pastas and breads. Coupled with warm and knowledgeable hospitality, Grano Arso is the neighborhood go-to eatery for wholesome cooking, Italian wine, local beers, and specialty cocktails. Named ‘2019 Overall Restaurant of The Year’ by the CT Restaurant Assoc. Reservations
6 Main Street
(860) 322-3143
Little House Brewing Company
Microbrewery, Taproom,
and Beer Garden.
As local as craft beer gets, from their house to yours!
16 Main Street
(860) 322-4153
Honeycone Craft Ice Cream
Small batch frozen desserts from the highest quality local ingredients. Honeycone focuses on both classic and unique flavors. Prioritizing local partners, whose individualized skill & attention to detail make the best craft ice cream! Vegan options available.
23 Main Street
Marker 37
Marker 37, named for its location along the Connecticut River serves a “contemporary aquatic” menu with raw bar and offers both indoor and outdoor seating.
Located at Chester Point Marina
72 Railroad Ave
(860) 579-3737
Moravela’s
Italian savories and NY style pizza.
139 Middlesex Avenue
(860) 526-3633
OTTO Pizza
No-nonsense wood fired pizza, simple salads and a few other specialty dishes. Locally sourced ingredients when possible and a few gluten free options are available. Dinner seven nights a week and for Saturday and Sunday lunch, too. Eat in or take out.
69 Main Street
(860) 526-9445
River Tavern
A casual and stylish restaurant with a daily changing menu, handmade cocktails and a great wine list.
23 Main Street
860) 526-9417
Rustica
Italian cuisine brought to you by an Italian family. Once you visit Rustica you will feel like family, and we trust you will feel the love we have for our family, our restaurant and our homeland. Vicente and Conchi will instantly make you comfortable, and we think you will be planning your return visit even before you leave. Reservations
189 Middlesex Avenue
(860) 526-9021
Simon’s Marketplace
A cozy cafe in the heart of Chester, serving breakfast and lunch all day.
17 Main Street
(860) 526-8984
Thai Riverside
Thai Riverside is a purveyor of casual authentic Thai dining, located in Chester town, Connecticut.
Order online
4 Water Street
(860) 322-4545
The Brushmill
The Brushmill by the Waterfall serves creatively imagined American cuisine and drink. As of the summer of 2022 it has been completely renovated while taking care to preserve its rich history.
Reservations
129 West Main St, Chester, CT
(860) 526-9898
The Pattaconk 1850
A creaky old tavern that has a charm found in fewer and fewer places these days. Serving an inspired selection of pub favorites, tap beer and cocktails.
33 Main Street
(860) 526-8143
The Villager
Have Breakfast with Friends.
The Heartbeat of Chester where Real Folks Gather for Good Food , Good Coffee and Great Conversation.
13 Main Street
(860) 322-3114
The Village Bistro
A neighborhood eatery with a touch of big city elegance featuring locally and regionally sourced menu items that highlight creative New American Cuisine with a touch of European flair.
59 Main Street
860.322.3933
The Wheatmarket
Delicious and inventive homemade deli favorites, served all day serving Chester for more than 3 decades.
4 Water Street
(860) 526-9347