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1. Match
4.8
Exceptional(1515)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • South Norwalk
Booked 26 times today
A twenty three year veteran of South Norwalk’s dining scene, Match has earned its reputation as one of the state’s most consistent and award-winning restaurants with its global approach to New American cuisine led by chef/owner Matt Storch. Match has focused on retaining its loyal clientele as well as welcoming new guests by emphasizing high quality local ingredients, plate presentation and great service along with an award winning wine list. All of these elements come together in a radiant room that pulses with energy. Reservations recommended.
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2. O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(67)
Price: Moderate
• Irish • Norwalk
Booked 1 time today
The Soul of Ireland in the heart of South Norwalk! Enjoy the best in Irish-American fare with friendly professional service in a casual dining atmosphere. Please call 203-838-0222 if you would like to place your reservation over the phone.
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3. Terrain Cafe – Westport
4.7
Exceptional(2900)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Westport
Booked 105 times today
Terrain’s greenhouse cafe offers seasonally inspired brunch and dinner menus, alongside a thoughtfully curated beverage program. Our dedicated culinary team works closely with purveyors to ethically source fresh, high-quality ingredients that lay the foundation for our nourishing dishes. Each cafe's unique and deliberately designed environment blurs the line between indoor and outdoor spaces, providing an inspiring dining experience every time. Our Westport cafe offers a full-service bar featuring small bites, seasonal cocktails, and a robust yet approachable wine list.
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4. The Cottage
4.7
Exceptional(1618)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Westport
Booked 36 times today
THE COTTAGE, is a warm and welcoming new restaurant by Chef Brian Lewis, which embraces the local community and is greatly influenced by the artisan farmers and growers in our region. Chef Brian's creative take on American cooking offers an exciting menu of hand-crafted dishes, inspired by techniques and cultures from various regions around the globe. Our food, wine and signature cocktails are paired with gracious hospitality in a warm and cozy setting. We are deeply rooted in seasonality, focused on sourcing exceptional ingredients and creating a memorable experience for our guests.
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5. Restaurant L'Ostal
4.8
Exceptional(369)
Price: Expensive
• French • Darien
Booked 13 times today
L’Ostal is a Provencal restaurant rooted in history and tradition celebrating the cuisines of Southern France & its boundaries. Stemming from the old Occitania language, the word ‘ostal’ refers to house & the warmth of hospitality that encompasses welcoming one into your home. Throughout the six dialects of this language starting in Catalonia, stretching through the Languedoc into Provence and onto the Alps of Piemonte, they all embrace this welcoming through their cooking. We celebrate the traditions of each country through their amazing cuisine as well as showcasing the wine and heritage of indigenous products. We look forward to bringing our warmth in hospitality & dining to the great community of Darien, Connecticut. Welcome to our home at L’Ostal.Outdoor seating is available, but only offered weather depending, and reservations can be made day of, only over the phone, starting at 2pm on the day of.
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6. The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club
4.6
Exceptional(767)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Westport
Booked 5 times today
The Boathouse at Saugatuck is an exciting American seafood restaurant with panoramic views of the Saugatuck River. House in the Saugatuck Rowing Club, this Westport restaurant is situated on the second floor (elevator accessible) with indoor as well as limited outdoor dining on our covered deck and first floor water front terrace when weather permits.If you are not able to book on OpenTable, please call us at 203-227-3399 and depending upon availability, we may be able to accommodate you. We are limiting bookings to 90 minutes. If you are more than 15 minutes late your reservation is at risk. Please take travel time into account in order to be on time.We will make every attempt to honor reservation requests for our upstairs deck. However, due to limited seating outdoors, high demand and the ever changing weather, we cannot guarantee seating on the deck. Requesting "Outdoor Seating" on your OpenTable reservation does not guarantee a table is available at the time you request.
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7. Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport
4.6
Exceptional(1453)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Westport
Booked 23 times today
Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport, CT offers private and festive cabana and patio outdoor dining, as well as comfortable and inviting indoor dining. The restaurant combines a warm urban environment and genuine hospitality with market-fresh fish, it's Lobster Shack lobster rolls that were recently voted Westport's best, our signature crab cake, a raw bar, prime steaks, pasta, and Neapolitan wood-fired pizza. Rizzuto's focuses on seasonal ingredients, simple preparations and great value. Rizzuto’s is a community driven restaurant and gathering destination for everyone to enjoy a great dining experience.Located in the Saugatuck neighborhood of Westport, CT Rizzuto’s is across from the Saugatuck River. The restaurant boasts a large bar and lounge and the main dining room features an open kitchen and a grand stone fireplace. A large patio overlooks the Saugatuck neighborhood and the tranquil river.
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8. Emmy Squared Pizza - Westport
4.2
Awesome(108)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Westport
Booked 18 times today
Offering quality ingredients and deliciously unique toppings, our signature Detroit-style pizza is marked by its square shape, crispy bottom, fluffy dough, cheesy "frico" crust, and signature sauce stripes. Our famed double-stack burger, the Le Big Matt, was named ‘#1 Best Burger in Nashville’ by The Tennessean and Nashville Lifestyles, voted one of ‘The Best New Burgers In NYC’ by Gothamist, and listed as one of the ‘20 Best Burgers in NYC’ by The Infatuation. The menu also highlights a selection of approachable salads, sandwiches served on pretzel buns, craft beers and cocktails, wine and our homemade frozen pomegranate margarita! Gaining critical claim and an ever-growing cult following, we have expanded the Emmy Squared brand with eight locations across New York City, Nashville, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and Louisville. In every neighborhood we join, our team is committed to contributing to the community and practice our company ethos of and unparalleled hospitality.
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9. Arezzo Ristorante
4.1
Excellent(930)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Westport
Booked 4 times today
Arezzo Ristorante is a culinary gem that invites you to savor the essence of Italian sophistication. With an ambiance reminiscent of a Tuscan villa, our restaurant transports you to a world where rustic charm meets modern elegance. Amidst warm, earthy tones and soft candlelight, you'll embark on a sensory journey through Italy's diverse regions. Our menu is a symphony of flavors, each dish crafted with passion and precision. From the first bite of our handmade pasta to the last sip of a carefully selected wine, every moment at Arezzo is a celebration of culinary artistry. Our restaurant is perfect for romantic dinners or memorable gatherings with friends and family. Arezzo Ristorante is more than a restaurant; it's a culinary sanctuary where tradition and innovation converge, where every plate tells a story, and where every guest becomes part of our extended family. Come, experience the magic of Arezzo and let your senses wander through the flavors of Italy.
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10. Harvest Wine Bar Westport
4.7
Exceptional(180)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Westport
Booked 8 times today
Harvest Wine Bar in Westport offers the Siguenza family legacy’s modern approach to American cuisine with distinct ingredients, seasonal menus and exceptional attention to hospitality.Inside Harvest Wine Bar of Westport, guests are whisked from the train platform to the welcoming oasis of the restaurant’s many unique spaces. The distinguished and well-loved history that connects the landmark building is transformed to a modern space through its use of concrete, hand hued reclaimed wood, metal, and glass elements. The space now boasts an open concept dining room with a large 20 seat bar of solid lacquered wood and a private dining area.

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