Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Connecticut

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Contemporary American cuisine in Connecticut? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Arethusa al Tavolo

4.9

4.9 (3570)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bantam

About the restaurant

Located in quaint Bantam (CT) in the scenic county of Litchfield, Arethusa al tavolo offers an innovative farm-to-table menu that celebrates the products of the Arethusa Dairy Farm. Chef Dan Magill’s cuisine is modern and comfortable; it features daily-chosen farm ingredients and the freshest and most select products.

Arethusa al tavolo offers a progressive dining experience to the Northwest Connecticut dining scene.

We look forward to serving you.

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Bob

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

Always a great meal! Highly recommend. Particularly enjoyed the wild boar!

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4.7

4.7 (718)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Newtown

About the restaurant

Meaning "New World" in French, Nouveau Monde serves new American cuisine in a cozy and stylish atmosphere. Our menu celebrates seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, incorporating inspirations from a variety of global flavors. With multiple awards from Connecticut Magazine and Best of Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator, our award-winning wine list has more than 900 by the bottle. We feature a curated list of craft beer and spirits that pair well with our delicious food and convivial, approachable ambiance. Fine dining, relaxed atmosphere.

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KarenVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Always our favorite spot when my daughter comes home from College. The service and the food are always consistently great!

Gather55 - Hartford

4.9

4.9 (324)

$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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Jean

Dined 6 days ago

Food was excellent; waitstaff very personable; very amenable to adjusting to meet our needs. We found the prefix menu both very affordable and of high quality. We are super supportive of the mission of Gather 55 intend to continue dining there.

New Mill Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1924)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Southington

About the restaurant

Plantsville's well-known Old Mill is now New Mill Restaurant, featuring the culinary talents of its new Executive Chef, Bob Martucci. This lovely 1737 cider mill has been a Connecticut favorite for many years, and has now completely renovated by its owners, Chris and Michelle Calvanese. Menu specialties include fresh-only seafood and raw bar selections, "chop house" Angus steaks, and homemade pastas and desserts. An expanded wine list and a large sociable bar round out the new offering.

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Edward

Dined 3 days ago

The best restaurant we have been to in 5 years through post covid. Great food. Genuinely attentive service and excellent value

Osa

4.8

4.8 (751)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Middletown

About the restaurant

Kevin Wirtes and Rich Garcia of Krust (Middletown), team up in the creation of their latest venture, Osa. Located at 500 Main Street in Middletown, Osa features local food, with a fresh take on New American. The full bar offers crafted cocktails, whiskey, a large wine pour list, and craft beer.

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Lisa

Dined 5 days ago

Another awesome meal at Osa! Food, drinks, and staff never disappoint!

Canoe - Greenwich

4.8

4.8 (493)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Greenwich

About the restaurant

Canoe, (New) American restaurant that combines multiple different cultures, focus on ultra fresh seafood, fresh organic salads and quality meats. When you first visit Canoe in Greenwich, you are greeted by the site of a stunning interior. copper ceiling, exquisite art work. unique and stunning copper mash dividers and curtains. As if the décor isn't enough, Canoe offers an incredible array of fresh, delicious foods. Start with oysters the half shell, Salmon summer roll, Pecking duck tacos along with our hand-craft cocktails. Enjoy your dinner with Chilean Sea bass, Organic Scottish Salmon, or Superior Angus Steak. No matter what dish you choose, you are sure yo leave satisfied when you visit Canoe.

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DouglasVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Well priced tasty food. Interesting menu. Good noise level so you can hear yourself and guests

The Cottage - Greenwich

4.8

4.8 (394)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Greenwich

About the restaurant

The Cottage expanded to its second location on Greenwich Avenue in the heart of Greenwich, Connecticut in 2022, featuring Lewis’ award-winning dishes that are hand crafted with exceptional ingredients procured from local purveyors and farmers responsible for growing, raising, harvesting and producing within the region.

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Dr EdwardVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent quality and preparation. Drinks were extremely well prepared.

The Tin Peddler

4.7

4.7 (91)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

North Stonington

About the restaurant

The Tin Peddler offers culturally influenced contemporary American cuisine in a modern and stylish atmosphere. We are conveniently located 2.5 miles from interstate 95, 5 miles from Foxwood's Resort and Casino, and 7.2 miles from Mystic, CT. We are an owner operated establishment, providing our guests with a one of a kind culinary experience. After major renovations winter of 2024, we now proudly offer a 15 seat bar boasting the latest in craft beer, wine, and spirits. Visit our website for more details. Thetinpeddler.com

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Jen

Dined on Apr 20, 2025

Absolutely wonderful food! We were there for Easter Brunch and had deviled eggs, baba ganoush, the Peddler’s Benny (eggs Benedict), and the cured salmon Benedict. We also enjoyed two Irish coffees. Everything was cooked perfectly and very fairly priced. Some of the best bacon I’ve ever had!

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The Restaurant at Winvian

4.8

4.8 (235)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Morris

About the restaurant

Executive Chef Chris Eddy approaches his craft with the core values of "integrity and culinary artistry," promising "solidness is our signature." One taste and you understand you are in the hands of a master, so skilled at his seed-to-table approach using simple, crisp and seasonal ingredients. Winvian's is dedicated to exceed expectations and meet the needs of individual guests, as it is second nature. The menu changes daily, remaining connected to surrounding land and larger community. To compliment our food philosophy, we have put together an extensive wine list of 350 labels from 13 countries and 37 different regions with the emphasis on USA, France and Italy. The end result: a memorable dining experience.

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Alan

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

The winvian is always top notch. You can’t go wrong there. Service, atmosphere, food and drink are impeccable.

Six One Nine Supper Club

4.8

4.8 (117)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Wallingford

About the restaurant

Welcome to Six One Nine, a sophisticated yet approachable dining haven that captures the essence of urban living. We seamlessly blend style with comfort to create a vibrant atmosphere where guests can indulge in modern, inspirational cuisine and expertly crafted cocktails. Our chic and inviting space serves as a backdrop for memorable moments, whether you're enjoying thoughtfully curated dishes or sipping on meticulously crafted cocktails.

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Katherine

Dined 4 days ago

Always fabulous food and service. Welcoming, fun, friendly and delicious menu.

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