As established elsewhere in these pages, Waterford can be justifiably proud about its pizza options. But that doesn’t preclude enjoying the town’s other dining possibilities.

In fact, a stubborn Waterfordite (Waterfordist? Waterfordian?) who flatly refuses to leave the Big W for any reason – and is allergic to pizza – could rotate among a fine variety of restaurants and live in culinary happiness for a long time.

She or he — or perhaps a blissful couple — might then settle into a routine of sampling from the following restaurants and find plenty of pleasing variety and reliable service. There’s also Ivy’s Simply Homemade, a place where you can gourmet sandwiches and such to go as well as prepared meals.

Caffé NV — Insider’s tip: try Bonnie’s Pecan Salmon ($23.95), 57 Boston Post Road, (860) 444-8111 www.nvbakeryandmarket.com.

Caffé NV Bakery — Insider’s tip: try the Spicy Chicken Melt Grilled Cheese ($10.95), 40 Boston Post Road, (860) 574-9038, www.nvbakeryandmarket.com.

Filomena’s — Insider’s tip: try the Gnocchi al Palma ($25), 262 Boston Post Road, www.filomenascafe.com, (860) 437-1010.

The Shack — Insider’s tip: try the Corned Beef Hash Wrapper ($8.49), 131 Boston Post Road, www.shackrestaurants.com, 860-442-6660.

Ivy’s Simply Homemade — Insider’s tip: try the Ham & Herb Cheese Sandwich ($9.50), 316 Boston Post Road, (860) 442-8686, www.ivysimplyhomemade.com