CTBites Connecticut Top Picks
Curated collection of the best restaurants in Connecticut
Why these are the best restaurants in CTBites Connecticut Top Picks
CTBites Connecticut Top Picks is home to a diverse food scene ranging from traditional local fare to modern cafes and global cuisines. This guide highlights some of the most popular and highly rated restaurants in the area, curated by CTbites.
Whether you are looking for authentic local food, casual dining, or special-occasion spots, these restaurants represent top choices that locals and visitors recommend.
Restaurants in this guide
-
Gabriele's of Westport
This classic old school Italian steakhouse is as Arthur Ave as you'll get in CT. The menu features premium cuts, hand-selected and dry-aged for 28 days, alongside beautiful raw bar favorites, house made pasta & expertly prepared seafood entrées. The interior is clubby and the hospitality is on point
-
Materia Ristorante
Materia is the CT restaurant most deserving of a Michelin star. Take a trip to Lichfield County for outstanding Northern Italian cuisine, artfully presented, in a stunning dining room. This is truly fine dining, including Chef David DiStasi's delicate hand made pastas, risotto made to order, and pro
-
Kawa Ni
One of our go-to's is Chef Bill Taibe’s Japanese Izakaya spot in Westport, Kawa Ni. This small cozy culinary gem, bathed in warm woods, vintage Japanese posters and that perfect restaurant buzz, has hosted many a night for sake bombs (gong ringing included), tofu pockets, chicken karaage, Szechuan p
-
116 Cocktail Bar By Hachiroku
The team behind Hachiroku Shokudo & Sake bar took over 116 Crown in New Haven with this Japanese cocktail lounge, their 4th restaurant in New Haven. The cocktail menu features Japanese spirits and flavors, an expertly curated wine list alongside dishes including Wagyu & Uni Toast, Miso Fried Chicken
-
The Essex
Mixture of locally sourced ingredients, global flavors and very vibrant