Southeastern Connecticut is home to several restaurants, with many of them being small businesses and hole in the wall gems. So knowing where to dine can be a challenge if you are new to the area or visiting. Lucky for you we have provided you with some must try restaurants in Groton that will have you dining like a local.
Taqueria Cinco
When you think of the Northeast and the Southeastern coast of Connecticut then you might only focus on seafood cuisine but don’t sleep on Taqueria Cinco.This low-key, counter-serve eatery offers standard Mexican fare such as tacos & burritos is the perfect spot to satisfy your taco Tuesday cravings! Also, hot tip: their Arepas are SPECTACULAR! If you want authentic Mexican fare in Groton, then this is the place to go!
Paul’s Pasta:
Paul’s Pasta is a family-run joint that doles out huge servings of housemade pasta & other Italian eats on the riverfront of Groton. Their pasta is made fresh daily on the premises using only the highest quality ingredients available – it’s truly the best pasta you’ll ever have! Owners Paul and Dorothy Fidrych opened Paul’s Pasta Shop in 1988. Their goal has always been to make the finest pasta products in the region and serve reasonably priced meals in a friendly atmosphere and they’ve accomplished it! Just a heads up they can get busy really quick so expect a wait, but it is worth the wait.
The Rolling Tomato:
The Rolling Tomato has some of the best pizza in southeastern CT. This pizza is so delicious and that is because it is Neopolitan style pizza. This means that the pizza is cooked at a very high temperature (750-950 degrees) in a wood-fired oven. The results in a pizza with with delicious flavor and beautiful dark char marks on the crust. Don’t even get us started on the crust because it is so good! Just trust us at See Groton, it is worth trying! Looking at a recommendation on what to order- try the Noah’s Ark, the Tonka Truck, and Good Luck Charlie. You can’t go wrong with any of those delicious pies! Let us know which ones your try!
Sneekers Cafe:
Sneekers is the dive bar gem of Groton. If you love a good dive bar then Sneekers is the best of the best. Sneekers is a festive gameday hangout that offers a wide menu of American comfort fare in cozy digs and daily specials. Whether you are looking to have a guy’s night with your bros or to have an evening of fun with your partner and all your couple friends, Sneekers is the place for you! They also have live music on most Wednesdays, be sure to follow them on social media for updates, and performance schedules.
