Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in East Norwalk

26 restaurants available nearby

1. Match

4.8

Exceptional(1515)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • South Norwalk

Booked 22 times today

A twenty three year veteran of South Norwalk’s dining scene, Match has earned its reputation as one of the state’s most consistent and award-winning restaurants with its global approach to New American cuisine led by chef/owner Matt Storch. Match has focused on retaining its loyal clientele as well as welcoming new guests by emphasizing high quality local ingredients, plate presentation and great service along with an award winning wine list. All of these elements come together in a radiant room that pulses with energy. Reservations recommended.

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2. Terrain Cafe – Westport

4.7

Exceptional(2900)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 105 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.

3. The Cottage

4.7

Exceptional(1618)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 35 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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4. Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport

4.6

Exceptional(1453)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Westport

Booked 22 times today

Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport, CT offers private and festive cabana and patio outdoor dining, as well as comfortable and inviting indoor dining. The restaurant combines a warm urban environment and genuine hospitality with market-fresh fish, it's Lobster Shack lobster rolls that were recently voted Westport's best, our signature crab cake, a raw bar, prime steaks, pasta, and Neapolitan wood-fired pizza. Rizzuto's focuses on seasonal ingredients, simple preparations and great value. Rizzuto’s is a community driven restaurant and gathering destination for everyone to enjoy a great dining experience.Located in the Saugatuck neighborhood of Westport, CT Rizzuto’s is across from the Saugatuck River. The restaurant boasts a large bar and lounge and the main dining room features an open kitchen and a grand stone fireplace. A large patio overlooks the Saugatuck neighborhood and the tranquil river.

5. Sails Bar & Grill

4.6

Exceptional(108)

Price: Moderate

• Café • Darien

Booked 18 times today

Sails Bar & Grill provides fresh, high quality food for its patrons. Some of the starter items that are popular include the tuna tartare, Sails tacos and the grilled tiger shrimp flatbread. Sails Bar & Grill also offers a variety of sushi specialty rolls, gnocchi Bolognese, mac and cheese, wild king salmon, pork tenderloin and burgers. Another feature that helps make Sails Bar & Grill popular with the locals and visitors is the live music and dancing available on the weekends. It helps to provide a unique atmosphere for the eatery. It is a fun and casual experience for family and friends to enjoy.

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6. Blackstones Steakhouse - Norwalk

4.9

Exceptional(841)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Norwalk

Booked 11 times today

Being the newest steakhouse in town, this spot is rapidly becoming the new best kept secret in CT.The antique decoration, rich menu and the outstanding service, will make your night unique and unforgettable. Be tempted by our prime dry aged beef. You will find dry aged steaks, fresh seafood also complimented by traditional steakhouse side dishes.

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7. Match Burger Lobster

4.7

Exceptional(318)

Price: Moderate

• American • Westport

Booked 1 time today

The tables on our covered heated patio are the only seats being booked via opentable. Outdoor uncovered tables are first come first served. ----------------Fun & Casual - Elevated Road Shack. The delicious Match Burger & Lobster Roll come together on a whimsical menu that will please everyone from age 2 to 102! We have put a simple new England staple menu together, with some twists of course, and execute it at the highest level with the finest ingredients staying as local as we possibly can. We want our guests to crave our food and return for consistant & delicious meals. If you are the heath nut looking for lunch or dinner we are loaded with salads, vegetable’s & a veggie burger made in house, if you are looking to be indulgent how do fries covered in lobster, truffles & cheddar sound?! We look forward to showing you an amazing time in a casual atmosphere with food & service to match our higher end sister restaurant Match.

8. Scena Wine Bar

4.4

Awesome(73)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Darien

Booked 6 times today

Scena Wine Bar offers up Mediterranean fare in the downtown area of Darien. The family-owned restaurant opened in 2010 and has been pleasing customers in the area ever since. Scena Wine Bar has menus for bunch, lunch and dinner. Some of the popular options on the menu include the steamed clams, spicy salmon tartare, cider steamed mussels, ricotta gnocchi, fettuccini carbonara and grilled salmon corn succotash.Scena Wine Bar also has a dessert menu including a cookie plate, tiramisu, apple pie and Nutella filled crepes. The restaurant has a wine menu with a number of different vintages of wine available.

9. The Naan

4.5

Awesome(66)

Price: Moderate

• Indian • Westport

The Naan is a legitimate Indian eatery that uses the freshest fixings and flavors to give you scrumptious Northern Indian dishes. The Naan conveys on the guarantee of its signature with a valid, yet exquisitely present day go up against Indian cooking. The group shares a dream without bounds for Indian cooking, an undertaking to enhance the purest customary and provincial foods, while at the same time making creative, present day dishes and understanding.

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10. Louie's Italian Restaurant and Bar

4.8

Exceptional(867)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich

Booked 31 times today

Louie's Italian Restaurant and Bar celebrates Italian Fare With Neighborhood Appeal. Italian cuisine is known for its depth and variety of flavors, fresh ingredients, and classic comfort. Its diverse appeal, from tastes and textures to styles and regions, make Italian cuisine a family favorite. Takeout Menu can be found in our profile. We are also offering delivery everyday on our website.

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Ashleevip
Los Angeles •20 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always our go to date night spot - we come here about once a month. We love the staff and love the chef’s counter .
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The CottagePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Westport
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4.7
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Lisavip
New York City •121 reviews
4.0
Dined 4 days ago
Convenient, local place. We go there often. Food and service consistently good!
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Sails Bar & GrillPrice: Moderate• Café• Darien
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4.6
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Michelle
New York City •15 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
We all had the Halibut with celery root puree & haricot vert. It was absolutely delicious. Dinnertime (on a Monday) was much quieter than lunchtime so it was nice that it wasn't too loud. Also they didn't rush us out. We lingered & chatted even after we paid the bill. Much enjoyed.
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Terrain Cafe – WestportPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Westport
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4.7
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KAIDI
Baja California Sur •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Excellent experience, it was our first time and we will definitely return. Everything was perfect, our waiter was amazing, he was knowledgeable and excellent. Not to mention working there for 22 years, all the food/drinks recommendations were on point! Thank you
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MatchPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• South Norwalk
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4.8
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Sandyvip
New York City •68 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
I always love this restaurant . The choice is excellent and everything is first rate. Dining in the outside pods is so private and comfortable. I would suggest this to anyone looking for a lovely dining experience, either lunch on weekends or dinner.
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Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - WestportPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Westport
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4.6

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26 restaurants available nearby

1. Match

2. Terrain Cafe – Westport

3. The Cottage

4. Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport

5. Sails Bar & Grill

6. Blackstones Steakhouse - Norwalk

7. Match Burger Lobster

8. Scena Wine Bar

9. The Naan

10. Louie's Italian Restaurant and Bar

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