Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in East Norwalk

25 restaurants available nearby

1. Match

4.8

Exceptional(1528)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • South Norwalk

Booked 24 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.

2. Boteco Ipanema

4.3

Awesome(506)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Norwalk

Booked 1 time today

Coming soon!We are a first generation Portuguese and Brazilian, family-owned restaurant that prides itself on the experience as well as our fresh and authentic food. Our family is heavily influenced by both countries and we are doing our best to give every guest a taste of both cultures.When you dine here, we want you to feel like you are a part of our family. In both Portugal and Brazil, sitting down to a meal is more than just time spent eating. It's the little moments in life that we get to spend with our family and friends that make life so special. Food will always have the ability to bring people together and we are pleased to be able to share our recipes passed down to us from both sides of our family.Started in 1979 by our father Alfredo Pedro (left), Ipanema is the product of 40 years of passion and dedication to providing the best hospitality experience possible.

3. Public Wine Bar

4.4

Awesome(151)

Price: Moderate

• Wine Bar • South Norwalk

Booked 6 times today

Delectable wine bar in the heart of the SoNo neighborhood. Come check us out for good eats, drinks, and live music events!

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4. Terrain Cafe – Westport

4.7

Exceptional(2937)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 124 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.

5. The Cottage

4.7

Exceptional(1627)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 34 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.

6. Hatter Piano Bar

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4.7

Exceptional(2)

Price: Moderate

• American • Norwalk

Booked 3 times today

Welcome to **Hatter Piano Bar** in Norwalk—a timeless experience with a modern twist. Housed in a beautifully restored historic hat factory, Hatter brings the charm of a classic piano bar to life with live music, crafted cocktails, and an elevated late-night menu. With performances every Thursday through Saturday, Hatter showcases skilled pianists, soulful vocalists, and DJ sets that add a contemporary vibe, creating an inviting ambiance that blends the nostalgia of Norwalk’s first piano bar with today’s energy. Sip on iconic cocktails like the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, and seasonal specialties, crafted to perfection. Choose from elegant dining and cozy lounge areas ideal for special occasions or casual nights out. Make your reservations and join us at Hatter Piano Bar for an unforgettable night of music, flavor, and history reimagined.

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7. Gabriele's of Westport

4.7

Exceptional(731)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Westport

Booked 38 times today

Gabriele’s Italian Steakhouse fills the void in the Fairfield County dining scene with the quintessential steakhouse. It brings together America’s two favorite cuisines in one location.

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8. Restaurant L'Ostal

4.8

Exceptional(374)

Price: Expensive

• French • Darien

Booked 10 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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9. Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport

4.7

Exceptional(1462)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Westport

Booked 23 times today

Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport, CT offers private and festive Igloo 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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10. Blackstones Steakhouse - Norwalk

4.9

Exceptional(846)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Norwalk

Booked 7 times today

Being the newest steakhouse in town, this spot is rapidly becoming the new best kept secret in CT.The antique decoration, rich menu and the outstanding service, will make your night unique and unforgettable. Be tempted by our prime dry aged beef. You will find dry aged steaks, fresh seafood also complimented by traditional steakhouse side dishes.

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Maria
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We were greeted at the door and seated immediately. The ambiance was natural and magically perfect! The food arrived fairly quickly, fresh and tasty. The staff are all friendly and we didn’t feel pressured to leave. The cafe is situated within a beautiful store setting which works great in my opinion. I purchased nice faux candles in the store section before leaving. I can honestly say we had a wonderful time walking around and looking at all the items and plantings they had available before leaving. Would I recommend this restaurant? Absolutely!!!
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Terrain Cafe – WestportPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Westport
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4.7
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Dacia
Connecticut •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
So fun, festive and cozy! Excellent drinks and apps. Can’t wait to come back again soon.
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MatchPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• South Norwalk
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4.8
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Jean-ClaudeVIP
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 19, 2024
Amazing combinations and flavor profiles. I was skeptical about a few things we ordered but was exceptionally surprised. Will definitely be coming back.
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The CottagePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Westport
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4.7
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Cristina
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 20, 2024
Great food, great drinks. Good music and atmosphere. Definitely going back.
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Boteco IpanemaPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Norwalk
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4.3
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OrestePVIP
Las Vegas •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 27, 2024
We went on a Saturday night around 6 and the restaurant was dead. We were nervous since it was our first time and there were no customers. But dinner was great and the service was super helpful. We highly recommend.
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Public Wine BarPrice: Moderate• Wine Bar• South Norwalk
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4.4

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25 restaurants available nearby

1. Match

2. Boteco Ipanema

3. Public Wine Bar

4. Terrain Cafe – Westport

5. The Cottage

6. Hatter Piano Bar

7. Gabriele's of Westport

8. Restaurant L'Ostal

9. Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport

10. Blackstones Steakhouse - Norwalk

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