ION Restaurant

It's Only Natural Restaurant ®, lovingly referred to as "I.O.N.", has served Connecticut diners for more than 30 years. Once a humble, hippie deli counter in the North end, I.O.N.® has grown organically through the years (thanks to a handful of hard working Vegetarians) into an award-winning Restaurant. We are (finally!) getting web savvy and have an official blog: (thanks to Kori C., who used to do impressions of an amoeba at our Open Mic Nights when she was in high school).

www.ionrestaurant.com/thesexycarrot

Our Bread is baked every morning, before we open to the public. Our Vegan Cakes and Cupcakes are a constant source of Joy for us to present. We have a delicious selection of Organic Wine and Beer, and hope to represent LOCAL wineries soon. The entire menu is prepared here using the best available ingredients. It's Only Natural® has been voted "Best Vegetarian Restaurant" in the Hartford Advocate's readers poll since 1992, thanks to our big hearted staff, and because of loyal customers like you.

Thank You!

I.O.N.® is also an Art Gallery. We display the works of local, Connecticut artists: Paintings, Sculpture, commissions from City Bench ® — it's all here.

Cookbook

many of your favorite vegan recipes for $12! Wholesale orders welcome.

ION Events

Events and specials at ION

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  Half Off Organic
  Wine & Beer

  Monday & Tuesday nights

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  Psychic Readings

  with Mary Wed. nights & by appt.

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. 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. www.ionrestaurant.com/thesexycarrot

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. www.ionrestaurant.com/thesexycarrot