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Ola Latin Kitchen
Price: Expensive•Latin / Spanish•5(22)Chef-owner Rene Lemus, originally from Guatemala spins regional ingredients into beautifully balanced dishes. Ola Latin Kitchen offers Lemus’ simple yet refined cuisine from the countries of Latin America with European influences from places like Portugal and Spain. Ola Latin Kitchen features a unique cocktail list and bustling atmosphere, flavor packed tapas, savory steaks, and a vast selection of seafood dishes to suit an array of palates. The beverage menu features innovative, hand-muddled cocktails specialty mojitos and margaritas with flavors of guava, passion fruit or coconut. The vibrant décor fuses traditional and contemporary tastes, the perfect setting to savor Ola Latin Kitchen’s acclaimed cuisine. Ola Latin Kitchen has truly brought tropical dining and style to Connecticut.The Tin Peddler
Price: Moderate•Contemporary American•4.9(86)The Tin Peddler offers culturally influenced contemporary American cuisine in a modern and stylish atmosphere. We are conveniently located 2.5 miles from interstate 95, 5 miles from Foxwood's Resort and Casino, and 7.2 miles from Mystic, CT. We are an owner operated establishment, providing our guests with a one of a kind culinary experience. After major renovations winter of 2024, we now proudly offer a 15 seat bar boasting the latest in craft beer, wine, and spirits. Visit our website for more details. Thetinpeddler.com
Sushi Bar - Old Greenwich
Price: Expensive•Sushi•4.8(156)Sushi Bar is a modern Sushi restaurant, featuring delicious Nigiri and a unique sushi experience. This intimate and charming establishment is BYOB. Please be advised that the last Omakase seating is an hour before closing.Arethusa al Tavolo
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.9(3,552)Located in quaint Bantam (CT) in the scenic county of Litchfield, Arethusa al tavolo offers an innovative farm-to-table menu that celebrates the products of the Arethusa Dairy Farm. Chef Dan Magill’s cuisine is modern and comfortable; it features daily-chosen farm ingredients and the freshest and most select products.
Arethusa al tavolo offers a progressive dining experience to the Northwest Connecticut dining scene.
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Strega - New Haven
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(38)The name of the restaurant is inspired by the Legend of Janare of Benevento. Strega means ‘witch’ in Italian and Benevento is considered the “city of witches”.
At Strega, our mission is to transport our guests to the Italy we cherish. Drawing inspiration from traditions across the Italian peninsula, we are dedicated to crafting an authentic Italian experience. With a profound appreciation and understanding of Italy’s rich history and culinary heritage, we prioritize using imported Italian products and are committed to maintaining authenticity in our recipes and menu selections.
At Strega, we believe that cooking with seasonal, authentic ingredients means there is not need for unnecessary embellishment - our food tastes great, is fresh, and at its peak. Our experience is crafted through a series of selected choices. We take pride in serving freshly made dishes, embracing wholesome Italian cooking with fresh and healthy ingredients.
We look forward to serving downtown New Haven.Baldanza at the Schoolhouse
Price: Expensive•American•4.9(912)Join us at BALDANZA at the Schoolhouse, 34 Cannon Road, Wilton CT for an amazing meal where where every item on our menu is freshly hand crafted every day using only the highest quality clean ingredients! We are Located at historic Cannondale Village next to the Train Station at Cannondale (Wilton), CT. 203.309.5777
Chamard Vineyards, Farm Winery Bistro
Price: Expensive•French American•4.9(2,455)Established in 1983, Chamard Vineyards, is one of the Connecticut Wine Trails founding fathers. Tucked between the Long Island Sound and the Connecticut River, Chamard enjoys a unique marine micro-climate ideal for growing European Vinifera vines such as Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Pinot Noir. To produce “French Inspired Wines from the Connecticut Shoreline” has been Chamards mission from the start. As a farm, Chamard honors agriculture by partnering with fellow growers and producers to pair food with wine in celebration of Connecticut’s local gastronomy.Breakwater
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(417)BREAKWATER at Stonington Harbor is a waterfront restaurant located on the Connecticut shoreline in the Stonington Borough. BREAKWATER features seafood & more, specialty cocktails, stunning sunsets & views of Stonington Harbor & Fishers Island Sound. We offer gorgeous all season sunsets & a roomy bar to keep you warm in the winter.
Sadler's Ordinary
Price: Moderate•American•4.8(868)Sadler's Ordinary has been an institution in Marlborough for decades, serving top quality local seafood and ingredients, comfort food, and Fine New England Cuisine. Set in a colonial style building, our cozy dining rooms feature two fireplaces and we offer outdoor dining on a beautiful stone patio during the summer and fall. All of our food is made from scratch in-house, including our delicious desserts and bakery items. We are open for indoor and patio dining, as well as take out every day.The Wine Bar & Bistro at The Griswold Inn
Price: Moderate•Wine Bar•4.9(87)The Wine Bar at The Griswold Inn is an extraordinary space in which to enjoy a delicious experience in every respect. It features an innovative tapas menu, inspired "macro" plates, artisanal cheeses and handcrafted desserts. The menu changes periodically to take advantage of all that characterizes a particular season, though there are a few classics that remain on the menu throughout the year, like its very popular Grilled and Carved Bistro Steak, served with white truffle-laced pommes frites, arugula,
and red wine jus. A consistent winner of Wine Spectator's prestigious Award of Excellence, it offers numerous wines by the glass, wine flights, and a more extensive bottle list. A full-service bar is also available. A creative and accomplished chef and a knowledgeable and attentive service staff complete the experience.
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- AAlexVIPLos Angeles •21 reviews4.0Dined on Feb 24, 2025Good food and drinks with stellar service. The ambience is warm and inviting.More infoStella D'oroPrice: Expensive• Italian• Middletown•4.5
- LLindaNew York City •5 reviews5.0Dined on Feb 23, 2025Fabulous restaurant-excellent and professional staff. Sunday brunch always amazing!More infoRed Fox RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Middletown•4.4
- SSusanOrange County •6 reviews5.0Dined on Feb 22, 2025We really enjoyed our meal. The staff were very friendly.More infoCasa Mia at the HawthornePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Berlin•3.8
- TTiffanyNew York City •1 review5.0Dined on Feb 16, 2025We had a great experience. The food was very very good and the service was top notch. Atmosphere was cool. Will def be back when we are in the area again.More infoHarrie’s Jailhouse - MiddletownPrice: Moderate• American• Middletown•4.9
- CCarolynVIPConnecticut •18 reviews5.0Dined on Feb 15, 2025Enjoyed a nice Saturday lunch at the Red Fox Amore! All five diners were happy with their meals! The food was delicious!More infoRed Fox AmorePrice: Expensive• Italian• Middlefield•4.1
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Frequently asked questions
The best reviewed restaurant in Connecticut is Nataz Restaurant - North Branford
The best vegan restaurants in Connecticut are At The Rooftop, Terrain Cafe – Westport and Viron Rondo Osteria
The best vegetarian restaurants in Connecticut are Pond House Cafe, Terrain Cafe – Westport and Gioia - Wooster Street New Haven
The restaurants with the best service in Connecticut are Nataz Restaurant - North Branford, Coromandel Cuisine of India - Orange, CT and Greenwich Flavor by Myrna's
The restaurants with the best ambiance in Connecticut are The Russell Restaurant, Monty's River Grille and Red Lobster - Danbury
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