Best Fine Dining Restaurants in New Canaan

12 restaurants available nearby

1. Roger Sherman Inn

4.6

Exceptional(816)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Canaan

Booked 5 times today

Owners Joseph and Nes Jaffre invite you to enjoy memorable dining, beautiful accommodations and exceptional service in a landmark New Canaan inn within an hour of New York City.The dining room and bar feature French-inspired American cuisine with an extensive wine list as well as cocktails and light bites at the bar.Individually-decorated rooms and suites offer modern conveniences, luxury bath products and mini bars with gourmet snacks. The Roger Sherman can host up to 260 guests for Weddings, Baby and Bridal Showers, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, Rehearsal Dinners, Business Meetings, Celebrations, Funerals and Intimate gatherings. Reservations are strongly suggested.Call us to plan your private event today 203-966-4541 ask for Nes.

2. The Royal Green

4.6

Exceptional(110)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Stamford

Booked 7 times today

Nestled in a quiet park like setting, just 40 minutes outside New York City and 10 minutes outside Westchester County New York, in Stamford, Connecticut, The Royal Green resides within Sterling Farms an 18 hole public golf facility laid out over 144 acres of a once active dairy farm.Here at The Royal Green we pride ourselves on the high quality ingredients used in each meal and outstanding service that we offer our valued customers. We look forward to serving you and your family in the near future.

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3. La Vista Ristorante Italiano

4.9

Exceptional(460)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South Salem

Booked 7 times today

Fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere, our family welcomes you to La Vista Ristorante.Serving only the freshest ingredients, Chef Remy's family recipes tempt your palate with homemade pasta, cheeses and desserts. Expertly executed European service delivers table-side preparation of many dishes.Now serving Sunday Brunch, we also offer a full service bar and lounge area. Tue-Thu Prix Fixe 2 course lunch. Special menus for the holidays!Our catering is second to none. Let us cater your event in our facility or yours. Our restaurant can cater an event of up to 200 people, or our VIP room seats up to 60 with its own private bar. Weather permitting, our glorious patio is perfect for cocktails or just to let in the fresh air. Everyone is special at La Vista Ristorante and we cater to your needs. We have an ADA compliant ramp.We have won several awards including Best of Westchster and several Open Table Diners Choice awards.

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4. Paella Tapas Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(34)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Norwalk

To experience a fine dining restaurant mixed with a tapas wine bar, visit Paella Restaurant in Norwalk, Connecticut. , Guests can enjoy a wide variety of Spanish tapas which include chorizos, tostadas, grilled tenderloin, sausage, and much more. Paella Paella Restaurant hosts a wine cellar in the restaurant, offering private events and serving over 80 types of wine by the bottle. The cellar is fully equipped with banquet and tapas services, providing an antique and vintage winery feel to customers who are in the mood for an unforgettable experience.

5. The Cottage

4.7

Exceptional(1627)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 30 times today

THE COTTAGE, is a warm and welcoming new restaurant by Chef Brian Lewis, which embraces the local community and is greatly influenced by the artisan farmers and growers in our region. Chef Brian's creative take on American cooking offers an exciting menu of hand-crafted dishes, inspired by techniques and cultures from various regions around the globe. Our food, wine and signature cocktails are paired with gracious hospitality in a warm and cozy setting. We are deeply rooted in seasonality, focused on sourcing exceptional ingredients and creating a memorable experience for our guests.

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6. The Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges

4.4

Awesome(4502)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pound Ridge

Booked 6 times today

Please visit our website to learn more about The Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges http://www.theinnatpoundridge.com/ Chef Jean‑Georges introduces his latest venture, a casually elegant restaurant ensconced in the picturesque town of Pound Ridge, New York. Here, Jean‑Georges cultivates a truly seasonal, farm-to-table cuisine, with ingredients sourced from the Hudson Valley and New England, whenever possible. Constructed in 1833 as a residence and serving later as an inn, the building has been painstakingly renovated to preserve as many of the original materials as possible, including four working fireplaces. Thomas Juul-Hansen designed the restaurant’s interior with a modern yet rustic sensibility; zinc and marble accent stone and reclaimed wood. The restaurant’s lighting, artfully conceived by Hervé Descottes, employs paper shades and Edison fixtures to create warmth throughout.

7. La plage

4.7

Exceptional(971)

Price: Moderate

• American • Westport

Booked 18 times today

La Plage is a waterfront casual restaurant & oyster bar showcasing a coastal cuisine focused on locally harvested seafood and shellfish, garden fresh produce and sustainable meats, served in a relaxed atmosphere with views of the Saugatuck river and Long Island sound.

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8. The Benjamin - Ridgefield

4.5

Awesome(352)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Ridgefield

Booked 19 times today

The restaurant is named after America’s most famous founding father, Benjamin Franklin. While he was pinnacle in America’s birth, he also became the first ambassador to France. While on trips to Paris, he would wine and dine with the best of them and when he returned, he would bring back the French culture, food and wine, and share it with our new nation. Dishes like Potato Lyonnaise and Crème Brulée were the first of his favorites he shared with America. The Benjamin reflects that bridged gap between the two countries’ cultures. The restaurant and bar is french-inspired, but uniquely American. It sits in Ridgefield's historic district in a 1875 house, but the interiors are modern, elegant and new. Chef prepares dishes like Mussels, Foie Gras, Shrimp Toast, Chicken, Halibut, Duck, and more.

9. La Crémaillère

4.8

Exceptional(28)

Price: Expensive

• French • Bedford

Booked 7 times today

Welcome to La Crémaillère. La Cremaillere is a French fine dining restaurant since 1947 located in an original 1750 farmhouse.Located about 40 miles north of Manhattan, a stone's throw from Greenwich, Connecticut.La Cremaillere restaurant has an intimate and European decor with a fresh approach to the hallmarks of quintessential French cooking and dining.

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10. Valbella Connecticut

4.7

Exceptional(1190)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Riverside

Booked 10 times today

Valbella, which since 1992 has been a celebratory place and a regular haunt for the locals who pack it most nights of the week both for its sumptuous food and its astonishing wine cellar, containing 1,450 selections and 16,000 bottles. Downstairs in the wine cellar is where many people hold private parties of various sizes,and what a splendidly beautiful room it is, done in polished wood, with a lovely fireplace, the tables impeccably set, the stemware thin, the temperature geared to the maintenance of the wine.Also an outstanding feature of the wine cellar is a heated granite table that can accommodate up to sixteen guests.

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PhyllisVIP
New York City •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a wonderful dinner last night at La Vista. The restaurant was decorated for the holidays beautifully, with a roaring fire making it feel cozy and warm. The service was excellent. My water glass was never more than half empty! And the food was divine. I had the fillet of sole, pistachio crusted with lobster sauce. It was excellent. And my partner had the tableside Cacio & Pepe. It's great to have such a gem of a restaurant in our local area. I highly recommend. This was not the first time we were there and we look forward to many more perfect dinners!
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La Vista Ristorante ItalianoPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Salem
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4.9
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Jean-ClaudeVIP
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing combinations and flavor profiles. I was skeptical about a few things we ordered but was exceptionally surprised. Will definitely be coming back.
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The CottagePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Westport
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4.7
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Cynnie
Atlanta Metro •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
I had a wonderful Christmas lunch with friends. This is a 15 year tradition for us and this year was spectacular! The boeuf bourguignon was tender and full of flavor. And the setting never disappoints!
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Roger Sherman InnPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• New Canaan
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4.6
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StephenVIP
Connecticut •39 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 13, 2024
Another great experience. I you haven’t been to this Stamford gem you are missing out on a fabulous dining experience. The food is excellent/consistent and the dining room beautifully decorated for the holidays. Simply put it is a charming establishment and a great place to dine before going to one of the many first rate live shows right next door. You will not be disappointed. ❤️
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The Royal GreenPrice: Very Expensive• American• Stamford
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4.6
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KathyJ
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 8, 2024
Always a favorite of ours for a lighter meal of tapas or a full dinner. We had mussels and baked goat cheese in tomato sauce.
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Paella Tapas Wine Bar & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Spanish• Norwalk
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4.6

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Roger Sherman Inn

2. The Royal Green

3. La Vista Ristorante Italiano

4. Paella Tapas Wine Bar & Restaurant

5. The Cottage

6. The Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges

7. La plage

8. The Benjamin - Ridgefield

9. La Crémaillère

10. Valbella Connecticut

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