Check Out Connecticut's Best Restaurants!

Moving into a new home comes with a endless checklist, and figuring out where to grab a great meal shouldn’t feel like work. One of the best parts of settling into Connecticut is discovering its incredible food scene from world-famous apizza and classic coastal seafood shacks to quiet neighborhood gems. To help take the guesswork out of your first few weeks, I’ve put together a curated list of my absolute favorite local spots to eat. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight takeout go-to, a cozy weekend brunch, or a great night out to celebrate closing day, check out my personal recommendations to start feeling like a local right away!

Find Your Best Food Options Below!

New Haven
Adriana's https://maps.app.goo.gl/ntzBLHZw8huH3bRc6
Portofino's Restaurant & Bar https://maps.app.goo.gl/QHvmgevC9QuKqYQD8
Pepe's Pizza https://maps.app.goo.gl/X7EdN5XSJwZ9P5F17
Libby's Italian Pastry Shop and Italian Ice  https://maps.app.goo.gl/g5kyfhHzmFoofpbH6

Woodbridge
Katz's Deli Restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/JsfA66Pfs4BApPCB7

Stratford
Gaetano's Deli https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qno4PL5GWbH1g9zeA
Outriggers Restaurant  https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jk7tNCQ31CDfELfQ9
Biagio's Osteria https://maps.app.goo.gl/2XZjMn5DbnmDbMkGA
La Fortuna Bar & Restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/5uBPZLThfyhnBu8f9
Little Pub https://maps.app.goo.gl/oJMVymCh8dYFJMD6A
Riley's by The Seawall https://maps.app.goo.gl/N2G7ppTXHEyVtLba7
The Landing AT Five Twenty https://maps.app.goo.gl/hif9iVH5RDcJZeaF8

Shelton
Il Palio Restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/pdTbPj8snwKRPpU7A
Amici's Restaurant Shelton CT https://maps.app.goo.gl/JSR12dKWaLiM9F1M8
AriBella https://maps.app.goo.gl/o4Sr6fhEGaVesty6A
Market Place Kitchen & Bar - Shelton https://maps.app.goo.gl/RnJCmBUou9UkVo62A
Vincents Restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/arPeMo4YzLTtK8Um9
Wellington Restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/LL8WVem4pbDg5LTM6

Trumbull 
Antonio's Italian Kitchen & Bar https://maps.app.goo.gl/x9FqgrYeZNWQjuEF8
Prime One Eleven https://maps.app.goo.gl/7d6L6ucVjEnmt3GD8
Ecco Wine Bar https://maps.app.goo.gl/LJhciqqPTcDymzXX6

Monroe 
Vazzy's Osteria https://maps.app.goo.gl/oxTxwBcWr8geXkH99
Osteria Romana - Main St. https://share.google/uk2a1z10mQBB0mr12
Tikka Masala Fine Indian Cuisine https://share.google/59oLLfoncw9loFFKL
Vazzy's Osteria https://share.google/yhhqoQ0biwk1aV8lt
Country Pizza & Restaurant https://share.google/i9A07Yp2gMAaDOdwq
Testo's Restaurant & Banquets https://share.google/43bf2AzzZ9p9nyMKR

Bridgeport 
Boca Oyster Bar https://maps.app.goo.gl/vNiFPQkKdH3fXdq77
Ralph 'n' Rich's https://maps.app.goo.gl/Vip9Hhc7qeeSbrNA6
Joseph's Steakhouse https://maps.app.goo.gl/qK1PwPozUAVQGLx56

Milford 
GG's Wood Fired Pizza https://maps.app.goo.gl/5AwYUie2WR4TZ3oB8
Colony Grill - Milford https://maps.app.goo.gl/h83iaWwxSGVT3KFB6
Breakfast - The Corner Restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/9dMyrC696o88vQey8
Seven Seas Restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/96VJtmpXUFZMWhev9
Stonebridge Restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/cJbKb49BdxdnjiVEA
Citrus Restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/DmJeBZNVRVR6UXp2A

Fairfield 
Testo's Pizzeria & Restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/xnMW3jmGgkUpbaB57
Haven Hot Chicken - Fairfield https://maps.app.goo.gl/26W34jHWkdZDqv19A
The Sinclair https://maps.app.goo.gl/LK9cSxKv6TbtnSnY7
Brick Walk Tavern https://maps.app.goo.gl/7Co8FkJW3NTEUoxr8
Centro Ristorante https://maps.app.goo.gl/mTKwxobb2mbE6jfB6
Molto Molto https://maps.app.goo.gl/Mf6ZQ85cxh4z2ex67
Bodega Taco Bar https://maps.app.goo.gl/zc9VHv8YtKdRRqSJ7
Archie Moore's Bar & Restaurant https://maps.app.goo.gl/9VtV1Wphisqi1nkPA
Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill https://maps.app.goo.gl/ojXJJ9S2Ai8d2gPC8

Westport
Nômade Westport https://share.google/0WPFurW6TtKV3RkXH
The Whelk https://share.google/0WPFurW6TtKV3RkXH
Casa Me https://share.google/KGtnX5HQ9jAc4vYSO
Bartaco https://share.google/MgBPGJVjsm2TuR9kD
Massi Co https://share.google/swBtHNMB0l0RbUJJH

New Cannan
Blackbird https://share.google/NKHBW6mbiewMScC6l
Sole https://share.google/06IDaQVSki5GwBDxA
Spiga https://share.google/N5LowDQC7vZBQ7Amr
Elm https://share.google/eYTprxvOCpXWWFQsv

Darien 
Lykos Taverna https://share.google/6HDH4kADh2INSTa29
Roots Ocean Prime https://share.google/kh6HgGLhLssDGzvNb

Greenwhich
Delamar Greenwich Harbor https://share.google/OQ7a5tUUVYOzSpZIc
The Cottage https://share.google/lfHUsHrkknCHWYIh4
l'escale restaurant https://share.google/meFkx2lXtVsYlTRqx
Hinoki https://share.google/pXI3nRUpbMWvqbo5A
Le Penguin https://share.google/RcWybyLNpyWD4HkPb

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