Craving an authentic Italian meal? One of those hearty meals that leave you happy and full for hours? Fortunately, we can find plenty of Italian restaurants throughout Connecticut. But, if you’re also craving a classic experience at a restaurant that’s been around for decades, you’ll definitely want to add this Italian restaurant in Connecticut to your culinary bucket list.

Journey back more than nine decades when you sit down at Lorenzo's Restaurant, in Sandy Hook, the oldest Italian restaurant in Connecticut.
Lorenzo’s Restaurant 1926
A family-owned and run restaurant since 1926, the quaint eatery promises a cozy atmosphere and a delicious selection of authentic Italian dishes.
Lorenzo’s Restaurant 1926
Kick off your meal with a scrumptious appetizer - roasted peppers, French onion soup, or fresh sauteed mushrooms, perhaps?
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Or, dig right into a homemade entree, such as the manicotti, lasagna, or meatballs and peppers. All chef's specials come with fresh bread and butter and pasta, soup, or salad.
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Of course, Lorenzo's also dishes up such classic pasta dishes as cheese ravioli, spaghetti, and baked ziti.
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And, you'll definitely want to consider one of Lorenzo's famous pizza pies, made with homemade dough and pizza sauce. Choose a classic cheese pizza or try one of the specialty pizzas.
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Cap off your meal with a slice of carrot cake, chocolate cake, or a cannoli.
Lorenzo’s Restaurant 1926
Treat yourself to a Connecticut original at Lorenzo's Restaurant, serving dinner Wednesday through Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
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Lorenzo's Restaurant is located at 229 Riverside Rd., Sandy Hook, CT 06482.
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Click here for the official website of Lorenzo's Restaurant. Or, go here for Facebook.

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