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1. Elm Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(889)
Price: Expensive
• American • New Canaan
Booked 30 times today
Welcome to Elm. Here in the heart of New Canaan, CT., we believe that great meals start with the best ingredients, friends, family, (and of course), our favorite wines. In our charming neighborhood restaurant, we serve seasonal American dishes, inspired by elm’s farmers and fishmongers, and on occasion, a far away place. Elm is the showcase for the inventive and seasonally inspired cuisine. You can enjoy our daily changing a la carte and chef's tasting menus in all of our distinct dining areas...our beautiful bar, the elegant dining room, at the chef's counter with a view of the kitchen, or we can customize a private dining event at our 14-seat chef's table. Come celebrate the bounty of the season with us.
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2. Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant
4.3
Awesome(82)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • New Canaan
Booked 8 times today
Cava Wine Bar offers Chef Nube Siguenza’s modern approach to Italian cuisine with local ingredients, fresh seasonal menus and a family principle of hospitality.
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3. Chef Luis Restaurant and Boquitas Bar
4.7
Exceptional(37)
Price: Expensive
• Continental • New Canaan
Booked 12 times today
Chef Luis is a vibrant restaurant serving unique, creative fare influenced by flavors from around the world. No matter what cuisine you fancy, Chef Luis Lopez, one of New Canaan’s most beloved local chefs, has cultivated a contemporary global menu bursting with clean, fresh ingredients. Set amidst a warm atmosphere, be treated to the passion and richness of an international culinary celebration, right here in your backyard!
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4. The Royal Green
4.6
Exceptional(111)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Stamford
Booked 1 time 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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5. La Vista Ristorante Italiano
4.8
Exceptional(467)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • South Salem
Booked 9 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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6. Bianco Rosso Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(212)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Wilton
Booked 8 times today
​You wonder where stylish, trendy vibes, and outstanding Italian cuisine meet in Connecticut? The innovation of the mind behind the project makes of BR a unique and unparalleled concept in Wilton, CT. Cristina Ramirez has incorporated her striking interior designs, creating a sophisticated restaurant. Mario Lopez and his brother Jaime take pride in supporting the development of this distinctive idea. Living in CT for quite some time now, they realized that nowhere in Wilton there is a place that would offer to its community the vibrant energy from New York City. That is how the idea was born. The moment you walk into the restaurant you will be transported to an exclusive experience that will keep you coming back over and over again. The perfect blend of ambiance, scrumptious food, and unrivaled service, will speak for themselves. There is simply no more to say than… come and experience it on your own.
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7. O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(67)
Price: Moderate
• Irish • Norwalk
Booked 1 time today
The Soul of Ireland in the heart of South Norwalk! Enjoy the best in Irish-American fare with friendly professional service in a casual dining atmosphere. Please call 203-838-0222 if you would like to place your reservation over the phone.
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8. Terrain Cafe – Westport
4.7
Exceptional(2937)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Westport
Booked 114 times today
Terrain’s greenhouse cafe offers seasonally inspired brunch and dinner menus, alongside a thoughtfully curated beverage program. Our dedicated culinary team works closely with purveyors to ethically source fresh, high-quality ingredients that lay the foundation for our nourishing dishes. Each cafe's unique and deliberately designed environment blurs the line between indoor and outdoor spaces, providing an inspiring dining experience every time. Our Westport cafe offers a full-service bar featuring small bites, seasonal cocktails, and a robust yet approachable wine list.
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9. The Inn at Pound Ridge by Jean-Georges
4.4
Awesome(4500)
Price: Moderate
• American • Pound Ridge
Booked 4 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.
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10. The Cottage
4.7
Exceptional(1628)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Westport
Booked 32 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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  • Carol
    Greater Boston •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Overall excellent. Every time. Just a great place with great food and friendly efficient service. What’s not to like.
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    Cava Wine Bar & RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• New Canaan
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    4.3
  • Judy
    New York City •12 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Everything about the evening was perfect. The half smoked chicken was tender and flavorful with delicious smokiness. The Bronzino was perfectly cooked. The brussels sprouts with pad Thai flavoring was rich and a treat. The smoked trout appetizer was wonderful, and the carrot cake at the end of our meal was spot on perfect. Merry Christmas. One of the best parts of the meal was the Prom Night mocktail. Wow!
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    Elm RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• New Canaan
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    4.8
  • Antonia
    New York City •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    It was our first visit to La Vista. We will definitely return. The food was delicious and substantial. The service was outstanding. It was Christmas Eve and the restaurant was very well attended with a price fix menu. The selections were varied to satisfy any preference. It was crowded but the wait staff handled it without a hitch. They were amazing and actually made our evening pleasurable to the point of wanting to return. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
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    La Vista Ristorante ItalianoPrice: Moderate• Italian• South Salem
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    4.8
  • OpenTable DinerVIP
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Chef Luis is the best! Such a vibrant restaurant with a happy, welcoming host. The food is delicious!
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    Chef Luis Restaurant and Boquitas BarPrice: Expensive• Continental• New Canaan
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    4.7
  • StephenVIP
    Connecticut •40 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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