Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Connecticut

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best service in Connecticut? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Canggio Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (195)

$30 and under

Peruvian

Norwich

About the restaurant

Canggio Restaurant is a classy but casual dining atmosphere for guests to enjoy the unique offerings of Peruvian cuisine.

Some well-loved dishes are Trio de Ceviche, Pato, Seco de Lomo, and Arroz Chaufa.

Chef Julio Cancho is born and raised in Peru, but classically trained in French and Italian cookery. He adds a Peruvian twist to some American dishes also on the menu.

Peruvian cuisine, considered among the best in the world, inherited its innovation, mix and flavors from Peru’s history. Its culinary fusion developed over a long process of cultural exchange between the Spanish, Africans, Chinese, Japanese and Italians, among others. The dishes became more and more varied as races mixed and migrants landed at the port of Callao.

Top review

William

Dined on Nov 26, 2024

Eat here often because the food is so good. Would have given 5 star for food but last night the chaufa I ordered was a bit too salty. Ceviche and Trios apps incredibly good. Pisco Sour goes down easily:)

Gather55 - Hartford

4.9

4.9 (302)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Hartford

About the restaurant

Gather55 is a unique restaurant that supports the mission work of Hands On Hartford. Each month a different Guest Chef offers a special menu for our guests. Where else can you sample offerings from award-winning chefs all in one meal? Gather55 is in the Parkville neighborhood of Hartford and there is plenty of free parking adjacent to the restaurant.

People in the know say Gather55 is worth the trip. Come and see what the buzz is all about!

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Andrea

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

Great choices on the menu to please everyone in our group of 4. We all got something different and all were happy! Served in a very pleasing manner and delicious. Everybody was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Not at all rushed and prix fixe was offered which 2 of us chose. Best meal ever!

Café on the Green

4.6

4.6 (907)

$31 to $50

Italian

Danbury

About the restaurant

An easy to reach hidden treasure. The upscale décor and table settings along with attentive and gracious service are enhanced by the sweeping views provided by huge active windows that encompass three sides of the restaurant. All of this is surpassed by Authentic Italian Cuisine delicately prepared by Chef Tracey Kydes with the freshest local ingredients. Signature dish Charbroiled Filet Mignon with gorgonzola Brandy sauce. Zagat Rated Excellent Zagat's top 1000 Italian restaurants in US. Wine Spectators Award of Excellence 2023. 40 seat Outside patio and 24 seat veranda overlooking Richter Park golf course. We promise dining out will be unforgettable.

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Debbie

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

We had a corporate real estate team holiday dinner last night. The room was beautifully decorated for the holiday season, and the soft holiday music was the perfect touch. As always, the service, drinks, and food were absolutely wonderful! Thank you, Cafe on the Green for a lovely evening!

Ola - Orange

4.9

4.9 (136)

$31 to $50

Latin / Spanish

Milford

About the restaurant

Ola Nuevo Latino Cuisine is a splashy, exuberant culinary form of celebrating the heritage and the Latin spirit.

Enjoy a lively cosmopolitan atmosphere and a sophisticated restaurant experience, featuring stunning contemporary design elements and world-class Latino Cuisine.

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Lisa

Dined 7 days ago

Always excellent. Festive atmosphere. We have never been disappointed.

Luigi's Restaurant - Old Saybrook

4.8

4.8 (87)

$30 and under

Italian

Old Saybrook

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Rosemary

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent food. Fast and Friendly server. Love coming here for a wonderful nite out

Strega - New Haven

4.8

4.8 (29)

$31 to $50

Italian

New Haven

About the restaurant

The name of the restaurant is inspired by the Legend of Janare of Benevento. Strega means ‘witch’ in Italian and Benevento is considered the “city of witches”.
At Strega, our mission is to transport our guests to the Italy we cherish. Drawing inspiration from traditions across the Italian peninsula, we are dedicated to crafting an authentic Italian experience. With a profound appreciation and understanding of Italy’s rich history and culinary heritage, we prioritize using imported Italian products and are committed to maintaining authenticity in our recipes and menu selections.
At Strega, we believe that cooking with seasonal, authentic ingredients means there is not need for unnecessary embellishment - our food tastes great, is fresh, and at its peak. Our experience is crafted through a series of selected choices. We take pride in serving freshly made dishes, embracing wholesome Italian cooking with fresh and healthy ingredients.
We look forward to serving downtown New Haven.

Top review

Millie

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent. Superb food, gracious service. Highest recommendation.

Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse - Stamford

4.9

4.9 (808)

$31 to $50

Brazilian

Stamford

About the restaurant

Terra Gaucha is a classic Churrascaria (Brazilian Steakhouse) serving various of cuts of beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and seafood all expertly prepared and served by our Gaucho Chefs. The meats are served Rodizio style, meaning all of the grilled meats are presented and carved table-side from large skewers piping hot off the grill. To complement the succulent meats, we offer a large selection of cured meats and imported cheeses, fresh vegetables, and authentic Brazilian hot sides in our gourmet salad bar area. Located in the heart of downtown at the Stamford Town Center, Terra Gaucha brings the best of Gaucho cuisine and hospitality delivered with a guest-first approach.

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theresa

Dined 2 days ago

Unbelievable experience!!! Will be back again and again.

The Wine Bar & Bistro at The Griswold Inn

4.9

4.9 (83)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Essex

About the restaurant

The Wine Bar at The Griswold Inn is an extraordinary space in which to enjoy a delicious experience in every respect. It features an innovative tapas menu, inspired "macro" plates, artisanal cheeses and handcrafted desserts. The menu changes periodically to take advantage of all that characterizes a particular season, though there are a few classics that remain on the menu throughout the year, like its very popular Grilled and Carved Bistro Steak, served with white truffle-laced pommes frites, arugula,
and red wine jus. A consistent winner of Wine Spectator's prestigious Award of Excellence, it offers numerous wines by the glass, wine flights, and a more extensive bottle list. A full-service bar is also available. A creative and accomplished chef and a knowledgeable and attentive service staff complete the experience.

Top review

TaniaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Another outstanding visit- thank you Steve & staff

Castello

4.9

4.9 (475)

$31 to $50

Italian

Danbury

About the restaurant

The comfortably elegant dining rooms with gentle romantic lighting and traditional Italian decor provide a warm and relaxing setting for an unforgettable dining experience at Castello. Knowledgeable and attentive staff further compliment the perfectly prepared fair and hand selected wines from all over the world.

Family owned and operated since 2007
Our Executive Chef/Owner Deme and sons Nori and Zenel look to provide Danbury with New York City Quality Food and Service

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Jim

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent food, Service and hospitality. Highly recommend the restaurant

Baldanza at the Schoolhouse

4.9

4.9 (879)

$31 to $50

American

Wilton

About the restaurant

Join us at BALDANZA at the Schoolhouse, 34 Cannon Road, Wilton CT for an amazing meal where where every item on our menu is freshly hand crafted every day using only the highest quality clean ingredients! We are Located at historic Cannondale Village next to the Train Station at Cannondale (Wilton), CT. 203.309.5777

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Roberta

Dined 2 days ago

Picturesque setting quaint, New England, delicious food, and specialty cocktails. Beautiful presentation excellent service.

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