Restaurants in Branford

“Fabulous food and amazing staff”

“I have been ordering takeouts at Il Forno for the past seven. I started with bacon and onions pizza which was great. I then changed to eggplant pizza and it has to be the best I have ever had. Now I have moved on to shrimp marinara with linguine and I can't tell you how great this dish is. The shrimp are so large and fresh and the sauce is excellent. The filet of sole must weigh at least 2 pounds and my husband gets it every week. The filet is enough for two meals and so is the shrimp. Thank you Il Forno for making our Friday takeout a special treat.”

“visited Hornets Nest for the first time yesterday , by accident , just driving by . Had a great lunch , very pleasant people . Highly Recommended . Going to make it our stop when in the area .”

“Awesome place! Food was delicious . Definitely going back”

“Pearl Wine Bar is a staple favorite to go to in town! They have a cute atmosphere inside and when you want to enjoy the nice weather outside there is a patio! The staff is very accommodating and the drinks are by far the best around! The truffle fries are one of my favorite!!”

“The food is really good! The atmosphere is also really great:) I pick up a lot of prepared food here and even order some hot lunch items too! Portions are good, too. They have great gelato selection :) I highly recommend!”

“The staff is so great, They have so many great drinks and treats to offer.. I definitely recommend this coffee shop and it’s a great to place to hang out! 👍”

“Great service and good. Definitely worth the visit. Staff is wonderful and the chefs are phenomenal.”

“I finally got to try Tasty Yolk and holy heck is this sandwich good!”

“Loved foods. Tried both lunch and dinner several times. It was very delicious. Tried their new lunch buffets yesterday, varieties of items were available. Highly recommended!!!”

“Went to Jerry’s last night and I was soooo full because it was sooo delicious I had to come home and get into bed! The salmon is like butta in your mouth! The tuna firm and soft at the same time… and the eel… OMG… hadn’t been there in a long time and it was excellent!!! Fresh & delicious, go and enjoy!”

“I have dined in and gotten take out… never have I had a bad experience either or. So glad to have a great establishment right down the street. Cocktails and craft beer selections are great too. Kudos to whoever does the cocktails. That watermelon one is on point.”

“I stop by at least once a week”

“my wife and I were looking at places to go, There was Doma, Pasta Cosi, LaMonacos,Goodfellas, Cava, so many other places , But we optioned for Rossittos, and asking Branford locals they gave some mixed reviews, I made reservations for valentines day, We were looking forward to it, And then we Arrive, Its like a Noisy Bar as soon as u walk in , We were seated in the Back along a long wobbly bench seat Next to a filthy wall with an oil pipe coming out, We ordered, The wait staff was extremely slow, I get it , It was busier than they probably ever are considering the occasion, No excuse, we ordered cacio e pepe, And a Lasagna Simple, Casio Pepe which is supposed to be done with Romano Cheese and Black Peppercorns , And pasta Water to form the Gravy.....over Bucatini which is a hollow pasta Well what I got was Brown Butter and someone's leftovers in a Bowl The portion was literally 3/4 eaten when I got it, I immediately asked waitress what the hell is this, she ignored me and walked away, The waitress comes by after almost 30 minutes of it sitting on my table and uneaten, and asks how was everything and is something wrong, I explained that situation, and this is not what I ordered, Couldnt be, We sat next to a couple who ordered Pasta and the Portion was Very Large and looked delicious, Then mine shows up which is literally 2 fork full of pasta in a bowl with This gross looking Brown Buttery sauce and Green parsley I have Many Photos, the waitress asked what I wanted her to do and I was mortified and quipped Bring me what I ordered for 26 dollars , she said We just want to make ya happy sarcastically , I said there is Nothing you can do to make me happy, But bring us the check she did 45minutes later and it was 89 dollars For a lasagna and Cacio e pepe, one soda and a martini, I added it came out to 61 dollars so where is the additional 28 dollars, we paid , Said nothing No Tip and left, Never will I ever Return I guess they charge extra for someone else's Leftovers the kid forgot to wrap!....”

“Probably my favorite restaurant in Branford. Best lobster bisque hands down! Service is always so wonderful, kind and accommodating and the food is out of this world.”

“Excellent for a night out with friends!”

“excellent food, knowledgeable wait staff, great atmosphere. I would return”

“The best place to eat in Branford for families! Their side entrance is super stroller-friendly and the Mac and cheese made my toddler (literally) dance! I can’t recommend Home enough!!”

“Came for Mother’s Day, My first time here. This was a hit!! a very big hit! The service was amazing, the food was delicious, the atmosphere was so inviting & pretty. Portions were big & menu had tons of options. We can’t wait to come back! Well done”

“We visited for the first time yesterday and the service and food was fantastic! As old Saybrook residents we think this is a fantastic business to bring to the town. There was a fantastic selection of drinks and we can’t wait to come back again soon!”

“Food was delicious & staff was friendly, prompt. They went above and beyond.”

“Had a craving for New Haven style pizza. It was ice storming so allot of places were closed, but I was VERY happy with Branford Pizza! Crust was suuuuppper thin, crispy at the top, foldable with excellent sauce and just the right amount of cheese. Very reasonable! Also ordered a ruben for the next day and this did NOT disaapoint! Even with reheat, it was DELICIOUS! Very generous corned beef, tangy sauce, plenty of kraut & cheese. FILLING! Came wrapped in foil so super easy 2nd dinner . Will absolutely order again. THANK YOU!!!”

“best chicken franchise with lemon, spinach and mashed potatoes. compliments to the chef”

“Best and friendliest staff...best food! I've been a customer for 15 years, there's no better pizza place! You guys are the best!!!!”

“Ordered La.Luna from Slice app Food came very fast and it was delicious. Would recommend this restaurant and order from there again.”

“Blue cheese dressing was a big hit with your wings for my gathering. Folks were like “this is some good s__t!””

“These new energy drinks have me up!! I used to be a fat chungus but know I’ve been able to
Workout out and I’m extra tea!! All the moms are still big in the soccer mom group, even I used to look like them, now I look like I actually participate in the soccer team lol. I definitely recommend!!”

“Good service, clean facility and friendly employees!”

“One of the best breweries in CT, warm and friendly staff, beer knowledge is superior, atmosphere is inviting and fun, I highly recommend checking this place out.”

“Such a great restaurant! Their food is outstanding and the specials are even better. Haven’t tried a dish we haven’t enjoyed. The staff is awesome - attentive and friendly. Highly recommend!”

“Their Friday night pizza is out of this world....even in the domain of New Haven pizzas!! Crisp crust! PLENTIFUL toppings - red or white! A GEM! Cash only w/ ATM on site! BYOB”

“The Best, and I’m a Blue Devil Westie girl. :)”

“I’ve been coming to Willoughby’s since 1994 they have always provided a consistently outstanding cup of coffee. I also buy their beans which are roasted to perfection. Treat yourself, you won’t regret it.”

“Absolutely love Darbar! The food and cocktails are always delicious and innovative— owners are so kind and friendly. Always love coming here!”

“Excellent Food! Friendly Service! Unbelievable Deserts! My Favorite Restaurant!”

“I went Branford Beach for the first time today. What a great experience!! Amazing breakfast sandwiches!!! Coffee, hot latte, cappuccino and Iced latte were all so tasty!!! The chocolate cheese muffin was top notch!!!! No it’s as well we’re so good!!!! Highly highly recommend!!!!! Oh and the staff are friendly and super helpful!”

“I was so happy with our lunch today at Branford Townhouse restaurant! The chicken pot pie 🥧 on special today was as good as I have ever had. Definitely homemade! My son had the haddock Reuben with skinny fries 🍟 that were yummy! Wish I had some right now! Our waitress, Vicki, was very nice and super efficient! We shared a delicious Dubai chocolate cake à la mode for dessert! This is a real New York/New Jersey style diner with huge selection
And lots of cool specials! They had fried soft shell crab sandwiches as a special! The child at the next table had a burger 🍔 and it looked terrific. I totally want to go back for the advertised lobster 🦞 festival and to try the homemade rice pudding and grape nuts pudding!”

“I'm really picky about my pizza and today I tried their for the first time. AMAZING.”

“Great looking Easter cookies Sarah!! Amanda just texted me pics of Sammy and Wrenley with theirs and they absolutely loved them. Thanks! Tony - another delighted Canadian customer!”

“Excellent pizza and such a nice family!! We were there last night, 🤌🏼 delicious ☺️!!”

“I am from Vermont came down here to see Tom Z. It’s good food good service I ordered a large breakfast but finished breakfast foods, but sadly I didn’t finish good coffee. Waitress wanted me out so waitress want more people come in to take my seat. Because I am using sign language talk to my iPhone to my friend that they think it’s waste time to sit too long. Forced me to leave Found out they don’t accept credit cards none. Only cash. I didn’t see any signs on entry door glass. It was on cashier very small sign”

“Very well attended & served, great customer service overall (way better than last time I visited). Management’s presence is felt. Great team work, Highly recommended & will definitely come back more often.”

“Its awesome!! Great food in a small village with a beautiful view!!!”

“Good food, good service, clean and comfortable. Its a great place.”

“Excellent food, good service.”

“Excellent menu, food, staff and ambience!”

“I think it’s mentioned that they have the best ice cream in the state, which is definitely the case! The winner for me and my wife is the pumpkin ice cream, only available in the fall. It’s a winner every time, but all their other flavors taste great!”

“Best place with the best people and the drinks are great!”

“On Saturday, June 11th after my Mom’s Memorial service I brought 35 people to lunch. The waitstaff was well organized, very attentive, not to mention the food was OUTSTANDING!! Everyone ordered off the menu, drinks were served along with appetizers and dessert. We all ate at the same time which is hard to do with that many people. I would highly recommend Cafe Fiore in Branford, CT to anyone who is looking to have an event or just a nice lunch or dinner. They staff worked so well together that I gave them a 30% gratuity. WELL DONE CAFE FIORE!”

“Everything is great from food to service. Thanks again everyone for great experiences and thanks to my wonderful friend for recommending me this place”

“I haven't been there in 20 years, this month I have ordered food for pickup and I was so delighted that the taste, quality of tge products in each dish. Home made dumpling WOW Ming the next generation is carrying your lion city resturant into the future”

“Love the new make over. The service and food are great!! However the noise level is so uncomfortable and the was not a full seating. So bad that the hostess had to go outside when answering the calls. Highly recommend sound proofing panels.”

“Went here last night for Cinco De Mayo the food was delicious and the bartender was great!!!! Will definitely be back!!! And highly recommend”

“I have been going to Carson’s for many years now. I recommend everything regarding this restaurant. The food is delicious and always consistent. The bar and the drink menu and selection is exceptional. The restaurant is always sparkling clean and the service couldn’t get any better. Rick the Manager works alongside them like Family and you feel right at home every time you walk in the door. ;)”

“I stopped for the night and had the pizza. its right up there with the best. If I had to choose between Them ,Pepes and modern ID pick them.”

“Overall a good catering/Italian deli and restaurant with some dine in and definitely good take out food. There's a lot of food on the menu. Delivery service too!”

“Very nice workers here!! Very fast and friendly service!!”

“If I could give this place all the stars in the sky, I would! Amazing service! Gluten free! First time I had chinese food in 20 years. Absolutely delicious! Thank you a million times!!! Lorrie from Maine!”

“Awesome breakfast and lunch every day. Very clean deli. Stop in have something good to eat.”

“Underrated by far. The food here is excellent in every way and made with care. Highly recommend!”

“First time going. My husband and I enjoyed it very much. Food was exceptional good, fresh, and very reasonably priced. The seating are was cute and the staff was friendly. We definitely are going back!”

“The Shoreline Cafe & Catering restaurant has a wonderful selection of breakfast lunch options made with delicious ingredients. You gotta try this place. It just became one of our favorite restaurants in Branford, Connecticut”

“Amazing burgers and fries! The freshness really shines through, and the toppings are endless, so you can customize your meal perfectly. The staff is super friendly, making every visit a delight!”

“Good food and portion sizes, and very friendly and attentive waitstaff. Glad I stopped in while traveling.”

“The best neighbors I could ask for! Alexa is topnotch, great personality, and an absolute grinder! I get my protein shake after the morning gym and cheese and crackers box for the afternoon snack. Also helps drive some active people in who love outdoors and action sports!”

“I really like this subway It was very clean, organized and the workers made a great sandwich. Very quickly& efficiency! My new subway to go to in the future!”

“Common Grounds in Branford is my “Go to” every day after my workouts. I meet with friends for coffee and spirited conversation, and see a lot of people I know….and I always make new friends! The staff is AMAZING and I love the owners! Great vibe and the BEST JAVA on the planet. And the wraps…..YUMMY!!!! Thank you!!”

“I WALKED IN AND IMMEDIATELY SAW THE HEART SHAPED 🍩 DONUTS. I SAID HELLO HOW WE DOING TODAY THE YOUNG GENTLEMAN AT THE REGISTER WAS VERY POLITE AND UPBEAT. I LIKED THE KIND OF DEMEANOR IN YOUNG PEOPLE SERVING THE PUBLIC. I TOLD HIM POLITELY HOW TO MAKE MY ICED ☕️ COFFEE AND HE DID IT PERFECT.I WAS LOOKING FOR A DOLLAR IN CHANGE CAUSE I ONLY HAD A 5 DOLLAR 💵 BILL FOR A TIP. I FOUND ALMOST A DOLLAR I PAID FOR MY COFFEE ☕️ AND DONUT WITH MY DEBIT CARD AND TOLD MYSELF DO IT I GRABBED THE 5 DOLLAR BILL AND TOLD HIM TO TELL HIS BOSS HE GOT A FIVE DOLLAR 💵 TIP FOR BEING AWESOME AND MAKING MY ICED COFFEE 👍 GREAT. CHECK IT OUT FOR YOURSELF.”

“I've been coming to P&M deli for years. At least dince the 90s. It's changed a lot since it first opened. The food is still excellent. The staff is always friendly. It started out as a take out lunch place. Now it has some tables inside and outside. I don’t live in Ct anymore but when i visit I need to stop for lunch.”

“Always our “go-to” pizza place in Branford, CT. Deliciously consistent, New Haven style pizza with quality ingredients. 5 ⭐️’s!”

“This restaurant never disappoints. The food is consistently delicious, and the people working here are always friendly. You can tell they care about the quality. Highly recommend!”

“This is a great place to eat. Fresh food and friendly people. I prefer to order there though, to make sure that special instructions are followed (such as removing a particular ingredient due to allergies).”

“Quick lines with drive thru. Not much personality out of the staff. Still get hot coffee so don’t really care if they’re friendly.”

“Amazing food - especially the fresh, table-side guacamole made to order, huge delicious portions, great drinks, and fast & friendly service, Guacamole’s is the best!!!”

“Excellent Food! Friendly Service! Unbelievable Deserts! My Favorite Restaurant!”

“Went to Jerry’s last night and I was soooo full because it was sooo delicious I had to come home and get into bed! The salmon is like butta in your mouth! The tuna firm and soft at the same time… and the eel… OMG… hadn’t been there in a long time and it was excellent!!! Fresh & delicious, go and enjoy!”

“Best and friendliest staff...best food! I've been a customer for 15 years, there's no better pizza place! You guys are the best!!!!”

“On Saturday, June 11th after my Mom’s Memorial service I brought 35 people to lunch. The waitstaff was well organized, very attentive, not to mention the food was OUTSTANDING!! Everyone ordered off the menu, drinks were served along with appetizers and dessert. We all ate at the same time which is hard to do with that many people. I would highly recommend Cafe Fiore in Branford, CT to anyone who is looking to have an event or just a nice lunch or dinner. They staff worked so well together that I gave them a 30% gratuity. WELL DONE CAFE FIORE!”

“Pizza was fantastic! I got a small house special with cherry peppers ! Soooo good !”

“I have been ordering takeouts at Il Forno for the past seven. I started with bacon and onions pizza which was great. I then changed to eggplant pizza and it has to be the best I have ever had. Now I have moved on to shrimp marinara with linguine and I can't tell you how great this dish is. The shrimp are so large and fresh and the sauce is excellent. The filet of sole must weigh at least 2 pounds and my husband gets it every week. The filet is enough for two meals and so is the shrimp. Thank you Il Forno for making our Friday takeout a special treat.”

“Love the new make over. The service and food are great!! However the noise level is so uncomfortable and the was not a full seating. So bad that the hostess had to go outside when answering the calls. Highly recommend sound proofing panels.”

“Good food, good service, clean and comfortable. Its a great place.”

“The food was excellent....we all got something different....stir fry.....lemon chicken.....chicken cordon blu....beef enchilada....so good....the first thing I noticed is how clean it was insude....”

“Have enjoyed breakfast so much! Wonderful home made muffins,clean,cute and very friendly!!! Have tried breakfast several times and ALWAYS quite delicious!”

“Good food and portion sizes, and very friendly and attentive waitstaff. Glad I stopped in while traveling.”

“This location is always dirty and messy!!! Once one of the workers was filling up the forks and with no gloves on (he was the cashier) he grabbed the forks by the part that goes in your mouth!!! Both bathrooms were broken overflowing toilets and they were still open, you'd think they would've been locked up so no one walked in.... The dining area, tables are always filthy with trash on them and the trash cans over flowing. I really don't understand how anyone can work like that, explains why no one eats there (unless its when it 1st opens for the day when its somewhat clean...). My son insists on eating there....”

“Good food, good service, clean and comfortable. Its a great place.”

“visited Hornets Nest for the first time yesterday , by accident , just driving by . Had a great lunch , very pleasant people . Highly Recommended . Going to make it our stop when in the area .”

“Good service, clean facility and friendly employees!”

“Ordered La.Luna from Slice app Food came very fast and it was delicious. Would recommend this restaurant and order from there again.”

“I went Branford Beach for the first time today. What a great experience!! Amazing breakfast sandwiches!!! Coffee, hot latte, cappuccino and Iced latte were all so tasty!!! The chocolate cheese muffin was top notch!!!! No it’s as well we’re so good!!!! Highly highly recommend!!!!! Oh and the staff are friendly and super helpful!”

“The staff is so great, They have so many great drinks and treats to offer.. I definitely recommend this coffee shop and it’s a great to place to hang out! 👍”

“Always our “go-to” pizza place in Branford, CT. Deliciously consistent, New Haven style pizza with quality ingredients. 5 ⭐️’s!”

“I was so happy with our lunch today at Branford Townhouse restaurant! The chicken pot pie 🥧 on special today was as good as I have ever had. Definitely homemade! My son had the haddock Reuben with skinny fries 🍟 that were yummy! Wish I had some right now! Our waitress, Vicki, was very nice and super efficient! We shared a delicious Dubai chocolate cake à la mode for dessert! This is a real New York/New Jersey style diner with huge selection
And lots of cool specials! They had fried soft shell crab sandwiches as a special! The child at the next table had a burger 🍔 and it looked terrific. I totally want to go back for the advertised lobster 🦞 festival and to try the homemade rice pudding and grape nuts pudding!”

“This place is amazing our weekly dinner spot. Awesome staff the girls are the best and always friendly”

“I have been ordering takeouts at Il Forno for the past seven. I started with bacon and onions pizza which was great. I then changed to eggplant pizza and it has to be the best I have ever had. Now I have moved on to shrimp marinara with linguine and I can't tell you how great this dish is. The shrimp are so large and fresh and the sauce is excellent. The filet of sole must weigh at least 2 pounds and my husband gets it every week. The filet is enough for two meals and so is the shrimp. Thank you Il Forno for making our Friday takeout a special treat.”

“Very well attended & served, great customer service overall (way better than last time I visited). Management’s presence is felt. Great team work, Highly recommended & will definitely come back more often.”

“Amazing food - especially the fresh, table-side guacamole made to order, huge delicious portions, great drinks, and fast & friendly service, Guacamole’s is the best!!!”

“One of the best breweries in CT, warm and friendly staff, beer knowledge is superior, atmosphere is inviting and fun, I highly recommend checking this place out.”

“This was our first visit under the NEBCO banner and we LOVED it. All of the beers tasted great. The food pop-up hit the spot. More importantly, the hospitality/customer service was top tier. Fergie was super attentive and friendly. Thank you for everything!”

“10 out of 10 ! Everything about it was great .”

“Normally I have a good experience..I placed an order online at 1:30am on weekend (open till 2am) The,y called me to CANCEL my order!!..I mentioned they were open till 2am, she just said they were closing at 1..That was it..too bad-i couldn't believe it, I go there late after work all the time!!-”