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1. Elm Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(894)
Price: Expensive
• American • New Canaan
Booked 10 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
4.1
Excellent(85)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • New Canaan
Booked 5 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. Siena Norwalk at The Watershed
4.7
Exceptional(373)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Norwalk
Booked 13 times today
Energetic hotel bar & restaurant featuring high-end cocktails & an extensive wine list with scenic views overlooking the Norwalk river. Located within the lobby of The Watershed Hotel, this restaurant boasts Tuscan inspired selections along with wood-fired pizza. Italian owned & operated sister restaurant to Siena Stamford since 1997.
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4. Hatter Piano Bar
3.1
Good(6)
Price: Moderate
• American • Norwalk
Welcome to **Hatter Piano Bar** in Norwalk—a timeless experience with a modern twist. Housed in a beautifully restored historic hat factory, Hatter brings the charm of a classic piano bar to life with live music, crafted cocktails, and an elevated late-night menu. With performances every Thursday through Saturday, Hatter showcases skilled pianists, soulful vocalists, and DJ sets that add a contemporary vibe, creating an inviting ambiance that blends the nostalgia of Norwalk’s first piano bar with today’s energy. Sip on iconic cocktails like the Manhattan, Old Fashioned, and seasonal specialties, crafted to perfection. Choose from elegant dining and cozy lounge areas ideal for special occasions or casual nights out. Make your reservations and join us at Hatter Piano Bar for an unforgettable night of music, flavor, and history reimagined.
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5. Alma Bistro - Norwalk
4.8
Exceptional(167)
Price: Expensive
• Latin / Spanish • Norwalk
Booked 5 times today
Alma Bistro, Cocina Latina located in North Norwalk, was founded out of a deep love for real food, food that is fresh, healthy, and authentically latino. We only use real ingredients fresh eggs, organic tomatoes, fresh water fish, and free-range chicken. We strive to make each and every dish a wholesome expression of our love for food, life, and living. Alma Bistro brings nuevo-latino soul food with an upscale twist.Alma Bistro was born in 2022 a vision of Ulises Jimenez, head chef and owner of Don Rene Taqueria in Milford, CT, with Noberto Lucero as head chef and of course Alma Miranda. Together they've combined their passion for nuevo-latino food and custom cocktails with Alma Bistro, bringing you some of the best latino fusion in Fairfield County. At the moment to make your reservations if you need any special arrangements, PLEASE!!! DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL US: 203-354-5555.A bright airy space with excellent service, a lively bar, room for families and events await you!
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6. North Star Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(655)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Pound Ridge
Booked 2 times today
Rated 4 Stars by the NY Times - April 2012. North Star Restaurant offers casual dining with creative Contemporary American cuisine in an environment designed to feel like your living room. Comfortable with a vibe. Owner operated, North Star has a uniquely warm and friendly staff. An extremely experienced and classically trained European Chef combines the freshest local organic ingredients sourced from the finest organic farms in the NY area. His Chilean Sea Bass, Sautéed Halibut and Butter-Poached Lobster are highly regarded, as are his rich tasting cream-free soups and House-Made Ravioli. North Star is also well known for its lively bar where everyone makes a friend on their first visit, and for hosting the most talented live music in the area after dinner on Thursday nights. Peaceful and quiet outside seating during the Summer. Kid friendly on the early side. Half price bottles of wine under $75 on Tuesday nights. North Star is a unique gem and cultivates customers for life
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7. B J Ryan's Banc House
4.9
Exceptional(161)
Price: Moderate
• Barbecue • Norwalk
Booked 3 times today
Please call the restaurant for reservations.Welcome! Feel right at home with Great Food, wonderful people and a warm fun atmosphere. Serving the Best Regional BBQ and Crab Favorites, Seafood, Appetizers, Sides and Desserts, The BANC House brings new flavor to Norwalk, but doesn’t lose that BJ Ryan's Fun.
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8. O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(67)
Price: Moderate
• Irish • Norwalk
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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9. Bazille - Nordstrom Norwalk
4.3
Awesome(41)
Price: Moderate
• American • Norwalk
Booked 1 time today
The health and safety of our employees and community is our priority. When visiting our restaurant you will see increased sanitation, face coverings and gloves for all employees, traffic flow management and social distancing measures. We are working hard to keep our communities safe and can't wait to serve you. We are open for dine-in and to-go orders with Curbside Pickup. Call (203) 642-2655 to place your order. Offering Brunch until 3pm on Saturdays & Sundays.
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10. Terrain Cafe – Westport
4.7
Exceptional(2985)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Westport
Booked 81 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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  • Sid
    Orlando / Central Florida East •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    My girlfriend and I had a very nice time! All of the servers and staff made us feel very comfortable for a romantic dinner as a queer couple! Food was delicious and portions were perfect. You left the restaurant feeling full in the best way! Very fun experience and worth the money! Visit if you’re wanting to have a fancy evening!
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    Siena Norwalk at The WatershedPrice: Expensive• Italian• Norwalk
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    4.7
  • Jay
    New York City •27 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 29, 2025
    Wonderful experience overall, ambience, service, food all very good. A tad difficult to converse because of background noise, but not terribly so. Prices quite high, but in line with other restaurants of this caliber. Would definitely recommend.
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    Elm RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• New Canaan
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    4.7
  • Robyn
    Connecticut •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 26, 2025
    The restaurant had a great vibe. It was full when we arrived, our table was ready and service was excellent. I can highly recommend the chicken parm- delicious
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    Cava Wine Bar & RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Italian• New Canaan
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    4.1
  • trishaVIP
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 25, 2025
    My husband and I discovered this restaurant fairly recently, and we have been back serval towns in short order. The food is excellent, and comes out quickly- tapas style. Waitstaff has been great and friendly every time. Highly recommend.
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    Alma Bistro - NorwalkPrice: Expensive• Latin / Spanish• Norwalk
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    4.8
  • Diane
    New York City •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Dec 15, 2024
    Overall we enjoyed and appreciated the music , the creativity of the artwork and seating arrangements . It is definitely a place to consider going for a date night. The servers and owners were extremely welcoming and eager to assist, even with the bottle of wine to consider. The food is average for bar food .
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    Hatter Piano BarPrice: Moderate• American• Norwalk
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    3.1

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