Best Restaurants in Connecticut 2026 by Samantha Yanks
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Samantha Yanks has covered Connecticut dining for years — she's the founder of The Connecticut Edit and Editor-in-Chief of Westport Magazine. So when we asked for her Top 3s, we knew the list would be good.
About this guide
Samantha Yanks has covered Connecticut dining for years — she's the founder of The Connecticut Edit and Editor-in-Chief of Westport Magazine. So when we asked for her Top 3s, we knew the list would be good.
Restaurants in this guide
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Rowayton Seafood
Rowayton Seafood offers a refined menu focused on fresh, high-quality seafood, including an extensive raw bar, grilled fish, lobster, and creative seafood preparations. They also feature select non-seafood entrees like steaks, complemented by a curated wine list and craft cocktails.
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Luc's Café
Classic French bistro fare including escargots, steak frites, coq au vin, and daily specials, with a focus on traditional preparations.
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Casa Me
Casa Me offers a menu of authentic Italian cuisine, featuring a selection of Neapolitan-style pizzas, fresh pastas, and classic Italian entrees, often with a modern approach.
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Union League Pâtisserie
Union League Pâtisserie offers a selection of classic French pastries, viennoiseries, cakes, and tarts, alongside coffee and other beverages.
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fatto a mano bakery
Fatto a Mano Bakery offers a wide array of artisanal Italian-inspired breads, pastries, cakes, cookies, and coffee. They also serve light breakfast and lunch items like sandwiches and quiches.
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Lyfe Cafe
Lyfe Cafe offers a menu focused on fresh, organic, and locally sourced ingredients. Highlights include a variety of smoothies, cold-pressed juices, acai bowls, salads, wraps, and toasts. They cater to various dietary needs with extensive vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options.
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Ferris Acres Creamery
Homemade ice cream and frozen desserts made with fresh ingredients from a working dairy farm, offering a variety of classic and seasonal flavors.
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Mr. Frosty's Ice Cream Shop
A classic ice cream parlor offering a wide variety of soft-serve and hard-scoop ice cream, customizable sundaes, refreshing milkshakes, slushes, and other frozen treats.
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16 Handles
Self-serve frozen yogurt with a wide variety of rotating flavors and an extensive toppings bar, including fresh fruit, candies, sauces, and options for various dietary needs.
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Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
A legendary CT staple. Hands down.
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Bufalina
Authentic Neapolitan pizzas with a variety of toppings, including classic Margherita, specialty pizzas, and options for gluten-free crust and vegan cheese. Also offers appetizers and salads.
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Pizza Lyfe Westport
Offers a variety of classic and gourmet pizzas, including gluten-free and vegan options, alongside appetizers and salads in a casual setting.