We like to bring a little spirit into our homes by stringing up lights and garlands for the holidays. There are several restaurants in Connecticut that like to add some festive decor to their space to make the season more fun. But there is one spot, Cava Restaurant, that could easily be nicknamed the Christmas restaurant in Connecticut because its holiday decor features 85,000 sparkling lights and much more!

Cava Restaurant is a gorgeous place to dine throughout the entire year.
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Located in Southington, this restaurant is known for its fine Italian cuisine. It is also the perfect venue to hold private parties and events.
The restaurant is well known for its spectacular rooftop dining space with incredible views.
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It is highly recommended that you make reservations if you want to dine at Cava Restaurant, it is insanely popular. It is a first-class place with decadent food and top-notch service.
Cava Restaurant goes all out for the holidays. They use 85,000 lights to decorate both the outside and inside of their space, transforming it into the most beautiful Christmas restaurant, a must-visit during the season. Pictures just could not possibly do it justice.
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The tradition began ten years ago when the restaurant started its large Christmas display. The decor on the outside of the building is quite subtle compared to the delights you will find inside.
You will be absolutely dazzled when you walk through the doors and enter Cava Restaurant during the holiday season.
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This Christmas restaurant puts on a holiday spectacular that will take your breath away. You don't know where to look first as you begin to take in all the sparkling Christmas decorations throughout the restaurant spaces.

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Each area of the restaurant is completely decked out, but not always in the same fashion.
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The decor uses a lot of shiny ornaments which bounce the light around the room. Even the baskets of ornaments hanging from the ceiling help with reflecting the holiday glow.
The bar area absolutely explodes in holiday cheer.
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The shiny wood surfaces are the perfect backdrop for the red and white themed decor. Who wouldn't want to enjoy a cocktail in this room that exudes so much warmth?
Some rooms are incredibly full of lights and sparkle!
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Bright and beautiful - the ambiance in this highly decorated room is just spectacular. The chandelier hanging from the ceiling is a majestic part of the decor.
And though the interior decorations of this Christmas restaurant are all very brag-worthy, the cuisine here is top rated too.
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Some of the more popular dishes are the cavatelli, lobster ravioli, and bolognese. The seafood is cooked with care and the steaks are juicy and tender.
Before you say goodbye to Cava Restaurant, you must try one of their sumptuous desserts like the amazing chocolate torte.
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This Italian Restaurant is located at 1615 West St., Southington, CT. It is well worth a visit any time of the year, but wouldn't it be more fun during the holiday season? It could even become one of your favorite Connecticut Christmas traditions each year. Cava Restaurant will keep its winter spectacular alive until February so even more patrons can enjoy the display.

Check out this video footage from inside this Christmas restaurant in Connecticut during the holiday season:

 

If you absolutely adore Christmas and can’t get enough of the holiday fun in Connecticut, then take a trip to this reindeer festival or this holiday train show.

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Christmas Restaurant In Connecticut & Related Info

AnneMarie | October 27, 2022

Are there any other holiday restaurants in Connecticut?

  • J Restaurant in Hartford is a quaint eatery that decorates festively for the season, and there are also holly-covered tents and a gazebo where you can dine while there.
  • The Griswold Inn’s historic dining room features a menu full of festive dishes and seasonal game, waitstaff wearing Christmas-themed costumes, and the Royal Court Singers sing beautiful carols!
  • The Cedars Steaks & Oysters restaurant at the Foxwoods Resort Casino was decorated in 2021 with more than 10,000 ornaments. The bar area transformed into a festive wash of color with red and green ornaments, while the dining room had a glittering gold theme, and Santa-themed dinner and cocktails were added to the dinner menu for the season. Hopefully, this festive fun will return for subsequent seasons year after year!

 

What are some unique ways to experience Christmas in Connecticut?

  • The Historical Christmas Barn is a magical place everyone should experience, and the nice thing is it’s open year-round. Shop for unique, fun items and enjoy the opportunity to feel like you’ve traveled back in time. It’s the perfect place for all of those who never want the Christmas season to end.
  • The Christmas Village that is in the town of Ivoryton during the holidays is another must for the season, with lights dancing to music, warm apple cider to savor, a visit from Santa, and much more.

 

What are the best Christmas towns in Connecticut?

Among the best Christmas towns in the state are:

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Cava, 1615 West St, Southington, CT 06489, USA