10 CT Restaurants that Offer Foodies Lots of History

Connecticut offers food lovers a whole host of wonderful options, whether it's great pizza, beautiful waterfront and outdoor dining or delicious desserts.

But what if you want a dining experience with not only fine cuisine, but also with a history on the side?

The entertainment website OnlyInYourState.com has your back and has listed 10 restaurants in Connecticut with historic flair.

"If you’re a bonafide foodie, you’ll love getting to eat a delicious meal with a little something extra," writes author Taylor Ellis. "These historic restaurants in Connecticut have withstood the test of time, from inns as old as the country to the location where the very first burger was served."

Below is the list of "10 Amazing Connecticut Restaurants" that offer loads of history, from OnlyInYourState.com:

• Roger Sherman Inn, New Canaan
• Frank Pepe's Pizzeria Napoletana, New Haven
• The Griswold Inn, Essex
• The North House, Avon
• Copper House Tavern, Somers
• Louis' Lunch, New Haven
• J Timothy’s Taverne, Plainville
• Metro Bis, Simsbury
• Abigail's Grille & Wine Bar, Simsbury
• J. Christian's, Wallingford

Photo: The Griswold Inn, Essex. Photo credit: The Griswold Inn