The Old School House Deli has the freshest, tastiest food on the shoreline. Soups and salads are homemade. The lunch crowd arrives early to chose from more than 20 signature sandwiches and an ever-changing selection of gourmet hot meals, including pulled pork, meatloaf and chicken florentine. Several vegetarian selections are always available. Bread, rolls and bagels are delivered daily from New York.
For 40 years, Napoli Deli has provided its loyal patrons with quality deli service and speciality sandwiches. Conveniently located on Bridgeport Avenue, this family-owned business offers hot Italian dishes and special sandwiches such as barbecue pulled pork, eggplant, sausage and roast beef. In addition to featuring a sizable grocery area, the deli also provides catering services.
Formerly Shoreline Foods, Wilson Jara's Shoreline Cafe & Catering is located a quarter-mile from Branford Green. Jara is also the owner of the coffee shop, Common Grounds, which is adjacent to the Green. Shoreline Cafe & Catering's menu contains 11 chicken dinners, including Chicken Wilson, a dish comprised of prosciutto, fresh mozzarella and spinach with lemon lobster sauce.
A fully array of breakfast items is available, and for lunchtime, choose from an assortment of sandwiches, wraps, burgers and more. A self-serve salad bar rounds out the offerings.
The dining room has ample seating with about a dozen tables that look out onto Main Street through large glass windows. Outside dining is also available.
The Riverhouse at Goodspeed Station is a catering and banquet hall located in a picturesque setting above the Connecticut River. The Riverhouse takes pleasure in catering business events, private parties and, of course, weddings.
It is composed of banquet rooms of different sizes to accommodate a variety of sized parties and even has a fully-equipped children's playroom. To learn more about the facility, you may visit the website or call the number provided.
Guilford Food Center offers an extensive selection of high-quality groceries. Conveniently located on the green, the shop features fresh meats, a bakery that makes fresh bread daily and a catering service for large parties and events.
Michael Anthony's has been family owned and operated since 1990 by Mike and Carmine. Offering take-out, delivery and catering, they specialize in "New Haven-style pizza", as well as dinners, hot and cold subs, soups, salads, appetizers and stuffed breads. Pizza parties and outdoor events are upon request. 12, 14, 16 and 18-inch pies are available.
In 2007, Ronald and Nancy Solevo, former owners of Antonio's in East Haven, brought more than 30 years of experience in the restaurant business to Campania Ristorante & Taverna. The couple also made sure they included the Original Antonio's Seafood Salad on the Campania's menu.
Campania has a warm atmosphere, with a small bar located at the center of the restaurant. There is a fire place inside, as well as outside for those who choose to dine on the patio.
Broad Street Pizza has been going strong since 1991. In addition to pizza, the shop sells grinders, salads, pasta dinners, fried dough and desserts. Owner Nolberto Gonzalez attributes his success to his loyal customers; "We have good customer satisfaction."
Broad Street gets top grades from the neighborhood kids, too. When they bring in a report card with all A's, Gonzalez gives them a free slice.
Small, but very well stocked, Lino's Market is an Italian specialty market located on Main Street. A full butcher shop and deli are on the premises, serving the freshest meats, poultry and side dishes all day long. Sandwiches can be ordered, catering services are offered and prepared dinners and sides may be purchased. The market sells a variety of imported and domestic items, fresh produce, cheeses and coffees. Italian gifts and novelties are also sold here. There is a small bakery display near the checkout loaded with cookies cannolis and other delicious treats for the ride home.