Summer is the perfect season to have outdoor meals with family and friends. The next time you plan to go out for lunch or dinner, choose a restaurant that has patio dining so you can kick back and relax while enjoying a delicious meal. Here are a handful of reasons why you ought to eat outdoors during the warm months. 

4 Reasons to Choose Patio Dining 

1. Ambiance 

Many restaurant patios have a serene and peaceful ambiance, including plenty of comfortable seating and decorative plants. By nightfall, you may even get to enjoy your dinner by candlelight, or among the soft glow of gorgeous tube or string lights. 

2. Cool Breeze

Nothing beats the cool breeze of outdoor patio dining. It’s an excellent way to get some fresh air, especially after being cooped up at school or work all day. You’ll also get some sunlight, which helps with your summer tan and assists the body with vitamin D absorption. 

3. Natural Scenery 

Patio dining allows you to take in some of the natural scenery. Whether the restaurant is located on a lake or simply overlooks beautiful landscaping on the property, you’ll get to enjoy your meal while feeling more connected with the natural landscape. 

4. Sunset

Another great reason to dine on the patio at a local restaurant is to catch the colorful evening sunset. Watching the sunset over dinner is an especially relaxing and romantic activity for date night. Better yet, it’s a more comfortable time of day because the weather begins to rapidly cool down.

The next time you’re in the mood for Italian food and outdoor dining that overlooks the Thames River, make Paul's Pasta Shop your destination. Since 1988, this restaurant has provided delectable soups, salads, sandwiches, and fresh pasta for dine-in and takeout in the Groton, CT, area. Call (860) 445-5276 to place a catering order, and visit them online to view their complete menu of Italian food favorites.