3 Best Restaurants in The Litchfield Hills, Connecticut

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We've compiled the best of the best in The Litchfield Hills - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Ferris Acres Creamery

$ Fodor's Choice

This popular creamery, located on a massive family-owned and -operated dairy farm since 1864, creates its own made-on-the-farm frozen desserts (that's ice cream!) daily. Choose from more than 30 "regular" flavors, like coffee almond fudge and maple walnut, and as many "special" flavors, like Caramalt and Sunset on the Peach (with a raspberry swirl).  This is not a nut-free facility.

144 Sugar St., Newtown, CT, 06470, USA
203-426–8803
Known For
  • Fun flavor names like Ali-Oop, Bad Habit, Elvis Dream, and Route 302 Chocolate Moo
  • Bucolic scene with 50 dairy cows roaming the adjacent pastures
  • About as close as you can get to homemade ice cream without making it yourself

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The White Horse

$$ Fodor's Choice

Locals, leaf peepers, and folks just passing through stop at The White Horse, a country pub and restaurant that draws its varied menu from British pub, American comfort, and French bistro favorites. Dine on the deck, on the patio, or along the river in the warm months—or inside, in front of the fire during the winter chill.

258 New Milford Tpke. (Rte. 202), New Preston, CT, 06777, USA
860-868–1496
Known For
  • Historical artifacts throughout and a London-style taxi named Audrey
  • Produce grown on its own farm, "The Back Forty"
  • Vegan, gluten-free, and vegetarian menus, too

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Sparrow Bar & Restaurant

$$

The newest creation of local chef and restaurateur John Bourdeau is manned by another local chef, Mike Sorenson, who produces globally inspired dishes for an ever-changing, seasonal menu. Expect dishes like potstickers or caviar grilled cheese, outstanding smashburgers, and in-house baked bread. The indoor-outdoor space will suit diners for all seasons.

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