La Cuisine​ In Branford Closing After 38 years

BRANFORD, CT — A fixture of Branford is closing its doors later this month after doing business in the town for 38 years.

In a Facebook post, the restaurant announced it will close its doors on June 12 amid uncertainty caused by the new coronavirus and "regulatory challenges" the restaurant's owners say have made its future "too uncertain to continue."

"Ultimately we have decided that our two most important assets, who are 5- and 8-years-old, need our utmost care and focus during these challenging times," owners stated.

The restaurant will remain open for to-go service during lunch and dinner, and it will continue to sell prepared foods through June 12.

The restaurant will continue to accept gift cards by phone until the restaurant closes. To order lunch or dinner with a gift card, customers should call 203-488-7779. To order prepared foods with a gift card, the best number is 203-488-7100.

The restaurant said it is also refunding all catering deposits and will help catering clients transition to another caterer if asked to do so.

"It was such a pleasure to have had the opportunity to be a part of so many people’s lives," restaurant owners wrote, in part. "We will truly cherish those memories and hope for a bright future where joy, laughter, and the enjoyment from gathering and eating great food can once again be an everyday occurrence. From the bottom of our hearts we want to thank you for all that you have done."