South Norwalk Restaurants

Updated on 1/5/2025

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Josie & Tony's - Norwalk

Diners’ top pick

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$$$$Price: Very Expensive

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Italian

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4.9

(12)

A classic throwback with a modern twist. By day, an Italian sandwich shop. By night, a luxury dining destination & membership club. Non-members welcome
Join Us For Lunch Wednesday Through Saturday from 12:00 to 3:00.

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Match

$$$$Price: Expensive

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Contemporary American

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4.7

(1,531)

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.

Washington Prime

$$$$Price: Expensive

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American

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4.8

(1,168)

Winner of Best Steak in Connecticut and top steakhouses in the U.S. by the Food Network, Washington Prime has the privilege of framing SoNo’s newest structure at the corner of Washington Street and Water Street. Adding to this historic and progressive waterside community, this highly anticipated Eating & Drinking Well is driven by a culinary and beverage program that is not about gimmicks - just honesty and creativity. No stranger to high impact restaurants, Washington Prime is brought to you by some of the area’s most dynamic restaurateurs. The land and sea menu is a bit of Americana with cross-cultural influences, the space is multi-dimensional and the attitude is left at the door. Here, we eat, we drink and we join in the fun.

Sono Wood Fired Pizza

Top-rated food

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$$$$Price: Moderate

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Contemporary Italian

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4.6

(32)

Sono Wood Fired located in the heart of Sono with a cozy contemporary, industrial style & locally sourced barn wood finish.
Serving up true Neapolitan wood fired pizza using our imported 00 flour from Naples, traditional & contemporary Italian cuisine.
craft cocktails and a rotating draft selection!
open daily @ 11:30
Awarded top 58 best pizza in CT magazine for the Neapolitan category.
Awarded best new restaurants & best pizza in CT magazine for 2023 / 2024.

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Taproot - South Norwalk

$$$$Price: Expensive

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Contemporary American

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4.5

(178)

Taproot is globally inspired and locally sourced
Nominated for Connecticut’s Best restaurant by the Connecticut Restaurant Association, Taproot offers a chef driven menu with local ingredients in a down to earth setting.
Chef-Driven. Local.

The Spread

$$$$Price: Expensive

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Global, International

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4.2

(342)

The collective dream of four life-long friends and now business partners, The Spread is known for its inventive dishes made from fresh, locally sourced ingredients. It has become the award- winning destination for celebrations big and small in Fairfield County. Owners Andrey Cortes, Chris Hickey, Chris Rasile, and Shawn Longyear along with partner and Executive Chef Carlos Baez, are truly honored to share the food they love and grow with their customers.