Best Casual Restaurants in Trumbull

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1. La Fortuna

4.7

Exceptional(251)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Stratford

Booked 4 times today

La Fortuna Bar and Restaurant is a family-owned restaurant, serving Italian cuisine and Brick oven Pizza.Philly's, "the cuisine master", is the founder of La Fortuna Bar and RestaurantConnecticut State and Italian food go hand-in-hand, like spaghetti and meatballs. In the late 18th thru the early 20th centuries, A lot of Albanian’s immigrated to Italy for many year’s where they have gotten tremendous experience in Italian Cuisine. Later they flocked Italy to the USA looking for opportunities in the New World, and brought their culinary traditions along with them to neighborhoods that later became Little Italy and Hell's Kitchen. Philly's the owner of La Fortuna Bar and Restaurant she is one of them.

A photo of Market Place Kitchen and Bar - Shelton restaurant

2. Market Place Kitchen and Bar - Shelton

4.7

Exceptional(321)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Shelton

Booked 36 times today

Market Place, known for its American tavern style cuisine! We celebrate and encourage local, organic and sustainably harvested food and spirits. Open seven days a week, outdoor dining, and brunch Saturdays and Sundays. We look forward to you trying our inventive, seasonally inspired cuisine and cocktails. Eat sustainably, live well, and enjoy your experience at Market Place!

3. Osteria Romana

4.7

Exceptional(572)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Monroe

Booked 12 times today

"Brothers Graziano and Maurizio Ricci bring you traditional recipes from Rome, Italy. We specialize in homemade pasta, fish, veal, and chicken plates, in addition to imported Italian wines and unique Italian deserts.Our pasta, prepared daily in the restaurant, is a favorite for all of our customers. Our commitment to quality can be seen in our selection of the freshest ingredients from local producers and our attention to quality and detail. We at Osteria Romana pride ourselves in offering traditional Italian family recipes made with the finest ingredients.Every meal is prepared fresh upon order. The pasta, fish, chicken dishes are all delicious. Our specials are exciting. Modern twists on classic favorites, like our signature hand-made pasta with wild mushrooms and a brandy truffle sauce, are what keep customers coming back."

4. Red Lotus

4.7

Exceptional(211)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Asian • Shelton

Booked 10 times today

Sophisticated Asian fare consisting of only handpicked favorites from Asia and around the world. Enjoy old and new favorites from fresh lobster salad to seared fish tacos to the freshest sushi and raw bar. Omakase menu available. Reservations recommended. Gluten Friendly, Vegetarian friendly. We Cook to Order.

A photo of Boca Grille & Raw Bar at H Smith Richardson Golf Course - Fairfield restaurant

5. Boca Grille & Raw Bar at H Smith Richardson Golf Course - Fairfield

4.4

Awesome(169)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Bridgeport

Booked 7 times today

Customers can look forward to Boca’s popular seafood favorites such as lobster rolls, ahi tuna tacos, market-fresh fish, and raw bar selections, in addition to casual fare that includes wings, nachos, juicy burgers, hearty sandwiches, and fresh salads. The dinner menu features lobster ravioli, rack of lamb, miso-glazed Chilean seabass, and Boca’s signature 50 oz cowboy bone-in ribeye for 2. Craft beer, a curated global wine list, martinis, and creative premium cocktails round out the offerings. Boca Grille and Raw Bar provide the food service for the entire operation throughout the day, from early morning breakfast for golfers and snack bar carts on the golf course to lunch and dinner menus and custom events. The restaurant is family-friendly, offering Saturday and Sunday brunch, in addition to serving as a social respite over cocktails at the bar or on the patio, all overlooking the golf course.

A photo of Red Lobster - Bridgeport restaurant

6. Red Lobster - Bridgeport

4.1

Excellent(1)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Bridgeport

Elevate your day at Red Lobster, where fun meets fancy and every meal is a celebration. Whether you’re marking a special occasion or treating yourself or your crew, Red Lobster is the perfect place to enjoy all your seafood favorites. Dive into our signature shrimp, wild caught lobster and crab, and more. Plus, a variety of fish and popular non-seafood items like our Cajun Chicken Linguini Alfredo. Looking for a showstopper? Create Your Own Ultimate Feast or select a Live Maine Lobster straight from the tank. Or explore our Daily Deals with a different special available each weekday at a price you’ll love. Toast the day with Signature Cocktails including Lobster Punch and Main Deck Margarita Flights to make any moment feel festive. You won’t want to miss our newest menu items or special promotions like Lobsterfest and Crabfest. Reserve online today. Group Dining, To Go, or Catering options. For parties of 11+, please call.

7. Dockside Brewery

4.6

Exceptional(585)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Milford

Booked 55 times today

Waterfront Brewery & Beirgarten, established in 2020, serving our award winning beer, extensive food menu highlighted with New Haven style pizza. Multi-level indoor/outdoor water view seating featuring an outdoor bar. Winner of best new restaurant, best outdoor bar and best beer menu.

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8. Sally's Apizza - Fairfield

4.6

Exceptional(127)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Fairfield

Booked 25 times today

Sally's Apizza is a popular pizzeria located in Fairfield, Connecticut. It is the third location of the famous Sally's Apizza restaurant in New Haven, Connecticut. Sally's Apizza is known for its thin-crust pizza, which is cooked in a coal-fired oven and topped with fresh, high-quality ingredients. Sally's Apizza Fairfield also offers a variety of Italian classics, including fried mozzarella, chicken parmesan, salads, crispy calamari, and Calabrian chicken wings. The restaurant has a casual, family-friendly and lively atmosphere that is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.

9. Chaplin

4.4

Awesome(257)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Shelton

Booked 8 times today

We wanted the best possible quality meat program, seafood towers overflowing with oysters, clams, shrimp, and mussels, and the kind of cocktails that are impossible to get sick of, all in a beautifully designed, unique space. And we wanted it not in New York – we want it right here in Shelton, CT. Enter Chaplin.

10. Boca Oyster Bar

3.9

Excellent(1087)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Bridgeport

Booked 37 times today

Located at Steelpointe Harbor, a new public realm consisting of a network of streets, open spaces, water views and harbor side strolling, Boca Mediterranean Oyster Bar will be your go-to destination for stunning water views and New England fare.

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CarolynVIP
Connecticut •21 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Loved the food! Lots of great choices! It was a little noisy....But it was Friday night! That can add to the "letting off of steam"! Our waitress was very good as well!
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Market Place Kitchen and Bar - SheltonPrice: Moderate• American• Shelton
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4.7
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cherylVIP
Connecticut •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 11, 2025
Met for a friends luncheon. The service, food, atmosphere were all perfect for is to experience a wonderful lunch and a chance to talk and catch up.
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Osteria RomanaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Monroe
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4.7
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Nate
Philadelphia County •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 31, 2025
Always great coming here for dinner with the family!
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Red LotusPrice: Moderate• Asian• Shelton
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4.7
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carlosVIP
Las Vegas •8 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 29, 2025
This restaurant is always a lovely experience, very friendly and quick service, and quality food. The ambience is especially lovely when able to sit out on the patio overlooking the golf course when the weather is clement
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Boca Grille & Raw Bar at H Smith Richardson Golf Course - FairfieldPrice: Moderate• American• Bridgeport
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4.4
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Cameron
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 23, 2025
La Fortuna is always spot on in terms of quality and service. I’ve been coming here for years and recently dined in with my Mom and Aunt. Frankie and the crew are amazing, the food is classic Italian fare, you won’t be disappointed. I’ll be a patron for life!
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La FortunaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Stratford
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4.7

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