ION Restaurant

Welcome

It's Only Natural Restaurant, lovingly referred to as "ION", has been around for over 30 years -- it began as a co-op and has organically grown into a Vegan oasis and the largest Art Gallery in Middletown.

Voted "Best Vegetarian" by The Hartford Advocate since 1992, ION Restaurant truly is the Best around! Everything is made from scratch: fresh whole wheat bread, carrot-miso spread, desserts, the best sweet potato fries anywhere! The mostly organic beer & wine list is always changing to offer patrons an exciting dining adventure.

The art and decor change as the surroundings literally sell: everything is for sale at ION! All art displayed, including jewelry, cards, etc., is by Connecticut artists. The outdoor dining on the deck overlooking the CT River is enhanced by new artwork by Ted Esselstyn, of Kidcity fame.

In case readers try to write off ION as just another hippy dippy burrito joint, keep in mind that the staff and owners do have a sense of humor: there are t-shirts and thongs for sale that say "Vegetarians taste better".

The latest food craze to be embraced and perfected by IONs award-winning Chefs is the Raw food movement. You really need to taste it to believe it.

Happenings

Events and specials at ION

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  Half-Off Organic
  Wine & Beer

  Monday nights

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  Psychic Readings

  Wednesday nights

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  Stitch-n-Bitch

  Thursday nights

Directions

From the North (Hartford)

1. 91 South to Route 9 South to Exit 15
2. Take 2nd left Into Melilli Plaza (If you hit Main Street you just missed it)
3. The restaurant is located in the back of "Main Street Market" You'll see our deck overlooking the parking lot and the river - you can see the neon carrot from the highway

From the South (New Haven)

1. 91 North to Route 9 South to Exlt 15
2. Take 2nd left into Melilli Plaza (if you hit Main Street you just missed it)
3. Restaurant is located In the back of "Main Street Market"

From the South (Old Saybrook)

1. Route 9 North to Exit 15
2. Take 2nd left Into Melilli Plaza (if you hit Main Street you Just missed it)
3. The restaurant is located In the back of "Main Street Market"