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1. Tony's at the J House
4.7
Exceptional(2177)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich
Booked 21 times today
Tony's at the J House menu offers something for everyone-- homemade pasta, fresh fish, Prime dry aged steaks from Allen Brothers and sushi from Miku of Greenwich. Our Menu offers a wonderful twist to traditional Italian dishes. Vibrant salads, seasonal roasted vegetables and a revolving cheese selection round out his innovative menu. We are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. We keep a portion of our tables offline and if you don't see the time you wish, please call us at (203) 698-6999.
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2. Louie's Italian Restaurant and Bar
4.9
Exceptional(934)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich
Booked 19 times today
Louie's Italian Restaurant and Bar is a top choice for special occasions. With its vintage charm and extensive menu, it's a hit with guests. Reviews rave about the 'excellent menu and wine list', 'attentive staff', and 'festive atmosphere'. Perfect for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or just a fun night out, Louie's offers a great balance of food, ambience, and value.
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3. L'Escale
4.7
Exceptional(2803)
Price: Very Expensive
• Provencal • Greenwich
Booked 65 times today
The iconic, l’escale restaurant bar, or “port of call” for seasonal Mediterranean cuisine is designed to transport the ambiance of Provence to the Gold Coast of Connecticut. Two-hundred-year-old stone terra cotta tiles from Provence adorn the floors with a wood burning fireplace lending an unmistakable charm and beauty.Located at Delamar Greenwich Harbor Hotel, the restaurant’s intimate decor, along with its wrought iron tonelle covered waterfront terrace and exquisitely designed menu by award winning Executive Chef Frederic Kieffer will deliver the Côte d’Azur right to your table.
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4. Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CT
4.7
Exceptional(1868)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • Stamford
Booked 40 times today
Dedicated to the expression of modern American cuisine, Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar is more than just a culinary adventure, it is a true experience. Guests can choose from an array of raw bar favorites, like blue point oysters, little neck clams, and lobster cocktail, along with Mizu Sushi, and steaks and chops like filet mignon and parmesan-crusted veal chop. For those with a sweet tooth, there are several dessert options, like New York style cheesecake, crème brûlée, and the crowd-favorite espresso martini – all served with complimentary water views, as both Prime locations are directly on the water with boat accessibility.Sunday Brunch is offered weekly, with catering options also available. Please note that reservations are recommended but walk-ins are always welcome...allowing you the time to explore our entire property with spectacular waterfront views.
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5. Valbella Connecticut
4.9
Exceptional(1229)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Riverside
Booked 9 times today
Valbella, which since 1992 has been a celebratory place and a regular haunt for the locals who pack it most nights of the week both for its sumptuous food and its astonishing wine cellar, containing 1,450 selections and 16,000 bottles. Downstairs in the wine cellar is where many people hold private parties of various sizes,and what a splendidly beautiful room it is, done in polished wood, with a lovely fireplace, the tables impeccably set, the stemware thin, the temperature geared to the maintenance of the wine.Also an outstanding feature of the wine cellar is a heated granite table that can accommodate up to sixteen guests.
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6. Polpo
4.7
Exceptional(1353)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Greenwich
Booked 17 times today
Indulge in the timeless charm of fine dining at Polpo, Greenwich. Serving traditional Tuscan cuisine for over 20 years, our fresh ingredients and exquisite flavors will transport your taste buds to new heights. From fresh fish to delectable lobster, our menu offers a culinary journey like no other. Join us for lunch or dinner, dine-in, carry-out, or delivery options available. Catering and hosting for special events also available. Experience our intimate indoor dining or al fresco patio seating. Cheers to a memorable dining experience with our extensive wine list. Contact our restaurant manager Avnor at Polpobanquet@optonline.net for private events and catering inquiries.
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7. The Capital Grille - Stamford
4.8
Exceptional(2718)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Stamford
Booked 32 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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8. South Bay - Greenwich
4.4
Awesome(247)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Greenwich
Booked 5 times today
The Siguenza Family welcomed the newest additions to the JS Restaurant Group with the openings of South Bay New Haven and South Bay Greenwich. These are the eighth and ninth restaurants for the Siguenzas as they continue to share their creativity, energy, and passion to provide an exquisitely warm and welcoming dining experience in the communities servedStep inside South Bay and feel swept up in the serenity of a calming sea. From the warm hues of the interior to the nautical ship lap walls, South Bay provides the ultimate coastline dining experience. The menu boasts a variety of Mediterranean inspired, elegant and savory dishes, all created using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Our extensive wine list you'll find second to none and our craft cocktails are refreshing and delicious! With two locations, one in bustling downtown New Haven and the other in the heart of Greenwich on "The Avenue", South Bay is the ideal meeting place for friends and family. Bon Appetit!
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9. Sonora Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2835)
Price: Expensive
• Tapas / Small Plates • Port Chester
Booked 10 times today
Since Rafael Palomino—Sonora’s Executive Chef and Proprietor—opened the doors to this, his flagship Latin-fusion restaurant, he has received accolades from a broad customer base, including an “Excellent” from the New York Times. This creative, Colombian-born (Queens-raised) chef and author of five cookbooks, has since opened 8 more restaurants that span three states (New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania). Sonora, like Palomino’s other restaurants, boasts excellent service and mouth-watering dishes, paired with an extensive wine list and cocktail offerings. In addition to impeccable service and delicious dishes, Sonora’s two-story home offers guests the possibility of having a custom-designed and catered on-site private party, for any occasion, from 12 to 110 people.
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10. Bistro Versailles & Pâtisserie
4.4
Awesome(112)
Price: Expensive
• French • Greenwich
Booked 11 times today
The team at Bistro V (formerly known as Versailles) has been proud to serve the Greenwich community since 1994 at Méli-Mélo, but the story in town actually began in 1990 at the original Versailles café location a few doors up from our current location on Greenwich Avenue. The beloved Avenue has seen many changes over the years and when the current owner spotted the “for sale” sign posted on Versailles’ front door, nostalgia kicked in and could not let another Greenwich institution go! A facelift, a menu shift, and Versailles was reborn as Bistro V. Inspired by the classic bistro in France, the team at Bistro V is excited to share another cozy local hangout with their loyal patrons from Méli-Mélo and newcomers alike. Located in the heart of Greenwich, Bistro V is an all-day restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and everyone’s favorite meal – weekend brunch.
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