Best Restaurants in Connecticut 2026 by Chef Matt Storch

|

Chef Matt Storch shares essential Connecticut restaurants, from Modern Apizza and Super Duper Weenie to Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough.

About this guide

Chef Matt Storch brings a chef’s perspective to Connecticut dining, choosing places known for strong technique, local character, and dishes people return for.

Restaurants in this guide

  1. Specializes in gourmet hot dogs with a variety of toppings, along with fresh-cut fries and other classic American sides.

  2. An iconic New Haven pizzeria famous for its coal-fired, thin-crust apizza, offering a variety of classic and specialty toppings including the legendary Italian Bomb. The menu focuses primarily on pizza, with minimal other offerings.

  3. Abbott's Lobster In the Rough is a classic New England seafood shack known for its fresh steamed lobsters, lobster rolls, clam bakes, and other casual seafood fare served in a relaxed, outdoor, waterfront setting.