50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants near East Windsor

“Initially visited about 10 years ago. Hadn’t been back for. O particular reason. Recently decided to go back and we’ve been going there every couple of weeks since. Prices are very good and the food is excellent. Jason does a great job. Highly recommend.“

“I remember this spot more from when Broad Brook Brewery used to be here, however, upon hearing the news of new management taking over in 2025, I felt inclined to give this place a try. I don't live in town anymore, but I was pleasantly surprised by their selection of beer, wine, and hard cider/seltzer, and they have a nice to-go fridge if you don't want to sit at the bar - but what really set this place apart was how friendly and knowledgeable the staff is! They're really eager to grow their business, and in a time where it feels like everything is shrinking away, I appreciate a comfortable place to hang out with a friend or grab a drink for later. I try to stop in every so often when I'm visiting family, it's a nice place!“

“Great experience. Definitely coming back for sure.“

“Elizabeth's is our favorite restaurant. The food is always good, fresh and large portions. have tried many different entrees and they are always delicious. Especially love their veal parmigiana and the stuffed soule!“

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“I ordered a Tiramisu Martini… not on the menu. Their Bartender, Rob looked up the recipe and made it for me… Perfection! Came back and he remembered my order precisely… right down to the exact Martini!!! This guy is the real deal and the food is stellar! Props to Rob for his amazing customer service and Roberto’s for their scrumptious food.“

“From the moment my brother and I entered until we left, everything from the staff to the absolute delicious food blew me away!“

“My husband & I eat there often. We go to the one in Sturbridge Massachusetts & East Windsor Connecticut. Always great service & wonderful food! The gift shop is terrific, too! They have a rewards club, I encourage everyone to join ( it's free!!) & the points add up quickly. ( save the points until you have enough for a meal. )“

“Everything g is the best at Russo's. we've tried othe Italuan Bakery's and none can compare. From their Cannoli's, Sfogliatella, Italian Cookies, and their frozen dinners are awesome also.“

“I’ve been here countless times and the food is consistently very good. The servers are always friendly too. Tonight I sat at the bar after a class and ordered grinders for takeout. Absolutely THE best grinders we’ve had in forever. My veggie and cheese grinder was LOADED with veggies! My husband’s grinder had so much nest he could have created 2 more grinders. Thank you Soula and staff. You are all top notch!“

“Awesome sushi place with tons of extras“

“The food is amazingly satisfying and we love dinning in there. On top of that the customer service is great. I highly recommend it.“

“Yellow curry and crab rangoons were absolutely delicious! Had enough curry for 2 meals, too. I got pad Thai mild spicy for my husband and it was okay. It was a little dry and not spicy enough, so if you want it spicy order your food hotter than mild spice! Will definitely be back for the curry and crab rangoons, though! Ordered online, so can't speak for service, but food was nice and hot when I arrived to pick up.“

“Excellent service everyone knows your name once you’ve been there once or twice and very friendly people great food, great music and the bar staff is the most amazing. If you’re lucky, you might meet one of the owners and they are just fantastic.🥳😘❤️“

“Clean Restaurant, Friendly n Welcoming Staff and Fantastic Food!!! I have No need to go to any other Restaurant cuz they have it All here..In my opinion, it's the Best Jamaican Restaurant in Hartford.“

“Splendid!!!! Wonderful food!!!!“

“I would be there right now if they still had the chicken parm sandwich“

“The food and people are fantastic here.“

“The seafood, the atmosphere and our server, Amanda“

“Their food is amazing. The wife and I have been doing their cauliflower crust pizza with only chicken, broccoli, olive oil and garlic (no cheese), it is our treat for our diet. I could eat it everyday! We have both lost weight and still can enjoy a treat every once in a while. We have never had a bad meal there! I highly recommend anything on the menu, the food is spectacular!“

“Today was my first time going to LuAnns Bakery in Downtown Hartford and yes I love their Lavender Honey Latte the people are very sweet and welcoming the atmosphere is coragus will be going back soon“

“We are from Rhode Island and were in the area to visit Six Flags. Found Marks Restaurant using Google maps for breakfast near me. The food was excellent. The homemade bread was even better. Probably not a common comment, but my view of the kitchen from the register it’s a very clean and neat setup. I’ve worked in foodservice delivery and have always viewed restaurants from back of house which influenced my decision to eat there. I recommend Marks and will be back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Hands down the best Indian buffet that I've ever had in the US. Thursday is their Dosa night where they have a live Dosa station along with South Indian staples served in buffet style. On the weekends they have buffet lunch ranging from Goat Dum biriyani to Haryali green chili chicken to their famous Tawa fish (amazing appetizer). If you're around Hartford or a student at UConn do yourself a favor and visit this place for their buffets. The restaurant is clean, they serve alcohol , service is excellent and the food is honestly to die for! I cannot recommend this place enough 👌🏼💯“

“The best Sushi around and the nicest people. Get take out from Umami. You won’t be disappointed.“

“Excellent all around. Great food and atmosphere.“

“In from out of town, walked by and in on a whim. FANTASTIC!!! The service was lighting, very considerate, and accommodating!!! Highly, highly recommended! If we lived here we’d be daily regulars!!!“

“Such great food, great service!!“

“Fantastic food!! Pizza was delicious and the delivery was fast, highly recommend. My new fave pizza spot and my go-to!!“

“Very tasty, nice size portions. I called ahead and phone service was nice, didn't feel rushed to order 😋“

“Good Breakfast/Lunch spot. It kid friendily with an old school diner vibe. The staff was welcoming and very friendily.“

“We had a take out order of various items: 2 kids quesadilla orders (1 chicken and 1 cheese), the taco combo ( al pastor, carnitas), and the platillo oaxaqueño.

It was really good, food was flavorful and filling. I'd love to dine in next time.“

“Amazing food!“

“Listen, the food is no joke...it's delicious and worth the money you're going to have to spend. I know this is going to sound strange, but what impressed me the most was Mr. Joe, who runs the front of the restaurant. He could teach a master class in hospitality. I was amazed how even when he was the only one on the floor, he kept track of every patron who came in, or whoever was on the phone and knew in which order people were to be served. He took orders & got them right without having to write them down. Go for the food for sure, but enjoy the entertainment of watching Mr. Joe work.“

“I love all of their items but we ordered our first cake there (chocolate PB). Outstanding.“

“We stopped into Cooley’s Kitchen while visiting family in Connecticut, and somehow it already feels like part of “home” for us. 🧡🐾 Jen helped us find a table near the back during dinner rush, which ended up being perfect. Low traffic, quieter, and right by a beautiful sunset. As disabled guests with a power chair, sensory overload can happen fast for us, especially in busy restaurants. Whether intentional or not, both Jen and Aaron seemed incredibly aware of the environment around us. Several times when the sun started shining directly into our eyes, one of them would naturally step into the light while checking on us so we could keep enjoying our cheeseburger grinder without getting overwhelmed. Small thing maybe, but it mattered a lot to us. What stood out most was how human everything felt. Not forced “customer service.” Real care. Jen sat and talked with patrons and you could immediately tell this is a place locals genuinely love. Friends, families, regulars. Everyone seemed comfortable there. They checked in with us based on timing and body language, not because some policy told them to stop by every few minutes. Even the thumbs up from across the room felt personal and warm. We had a chance to talk a little about the restaurant too. Hearing that this was Aaron’s dream and that they’ve been building it together for the last two years honestly made the experience even better. You can feel the passion behind the place. Aaron being a chef and Jen helping build the community side of it makes the whole restaurant feel alive in a way chain restaurants never do. Every time we come to Connecticut, we stop here…usually more than once. Truthfully, places like this are part of why we’ve started looking at Ellington as somewhere we could someday call home, even all the way from Iowa. Good food matters. But being seen as human matters more. Cooley’s Kitchen gave us both. 🧡🐾“

“Went here for lunch with my sister! I couldn’t believe how packed they were on a Monday! No wonder- the food and drink were ON POINT! Our waiter was very attentive and informative on wine. We shared the spinach and artichoke dip- delicious! I had the harvest vegetable bowl and added steak. The flavors mixed so well creating a palette of fresh, and my steak was cooked perfectly! My sister got the burger and a Cesar salad. The dressing was really fresh and lemony! The burger was delish as well! I will definitely be back! All the food I watched going by looked like 10 stars!“

“Our favorite breakfast place. Always delicious, great portions. Friendly service. Best fried potatoes, my daughter’s favorite place.“

“We are regulars here, and tonight was another example of why we will continue to frequent this business. We received the wrong order by accident when we picked it up. We called and they IMMEDIATELY rectified it by not making us come out there, but offering and delivering the correct order. We LOVE Buckland Grill and Pizza!!“

“Ambiente familiar. Desayuno riquísimo, buena presentación y muy amables. Aun los visitantes nos hablaron y trataron como familia. Fué una bonita experiencia 10000000%:recommended“

“We have a large family that loves pizza... have sampled pizza all across CT even New Haven. Ellington is hands down the best! that is why our family has been going there for 40+ years. Great pizza... Great People... Please support their business / sample their great pizza and other food...“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Price, quality, service, entertainment... this place is amazing!! Got a special surprise: the honey barbecue was mesquite! And they have *farm fresh* pickles! Definitely coming here again!!!“

“Great place to meet good people. Love the vibe here!“

“Yes yes yes’s. Great waitress and fabulous bus boy. Leighana and Aaron are great employees“

“I went there for the 1st time last week. Breakfast was incredible! Excellent service too and it was packed! Definitely going back!!“

“The waffles were amazing. I stopped here on a whim while I was out riding around on the bike. The service was very friendly and checked on me often. My coffee cup was always filled. I'll definitely will be bringing my wife next time to this place.“

“First time here. Enjoyed everything... French onion soup was great and the prime rib sandwich was the BOMB. Will definitely be back“

“Can't wait to try the calzone here from Calzone Kev. He said well worth it. See you soon“

“Im willing to drive 20 minutes from home because this is the best Chinese food I've ever had! This is my second time ordering from here. I got the sesame chicken with veggie fried rice and a small beef lo mein. The chicken has this wonderful crunch to it and the sauce is so delicious. The rice is cooked to perfection. And the lo mein is soo good and more than plenty for a small. This Chinese food is so good that you can reheat it the next day and it'll taste just as good as it did fresh! The flavors are fresh and its probably the only Chinese restaurant that hasnt made my stomach hurt after eating it. Totally worth the money!“

“I hope everyone try’s this place out just so they get to meet and talk to Maria. The most sweet welcoming lady ever. It was my first time ordering from there and she herself alone will make sure I go back again and again. Food is great too! It’ll make you come back but Maria makes you want to even more!“

“This places food wasn't the best place for soul food which I was truly shocked after reading all the great reviews but still food for a lunchtime meal, just not a place I would write home about. The food is good just not the best I have had. My major complaint was and this will be a shocker but needs more seasoning lol. It kind of seemed a bit bland to me.
HOWEVER, the reason this owner is still getting a 5 star review is he has amazing compassion. Every Thanksgiving, he usually opens his restaurant for all and anybody to come have a meal there, and might I add for FREE. That is the type of business I would 100% recommend to ALL as any owner that gives back to the community is 100% in my book!“