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Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Connecticut

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Updated February 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the most romantic 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!


A photo of Joseph's Steakhouse - CT restaurant
4.9
4.9 (730)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Bridgeport
About the restaurant
Join us for an evening or afternoon of relaxed elegance, sumptuous cuisine and exceptional service. Joseph's menu of dry aged steaks, fresh seafood and award-winning wines will surely impress! Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or hosting a business luncheon or dinner, we can help you flawlessly pull off any private dining event. With many awards and accolades under his belt, Joseph has created a stellar reputation and loyal following. Joseph's Steakhouse is a true landmark of Bridgeport, Connecticut!
Top review
jay
Dined on Jan 29, 2025
Food was great, staff is excellent! Best steakhouse in CT.!
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A photo of The Ridges Seafood & Steakhouse restaurant
4.9
4.9 (194)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Stamford
About the restaurant
Conveniently in the heart of High Ridge Rd off of exit 34/35 on the Merrit Pkwy, The Ridges is a traditional NYC styled Steakhouse offering the best quality USDA Prime Dry Aged Steaks such as our succulent Porterhouse, bold NY Sirloin, tender lean Filet Mignon as well as fresh daily line caught seafood, and homemade pasta to North Stamford.


We invite you into our vibrant dining room decorated with table cloths and flowers for birthdays, corporate meetings, date nights, or just a casual night out we are to ensure you have a memorable evening.

Top review
Carin
Dined on Dec 23, 2024
Great meal - just pricey! Be sure to check out the specials and ask about price before ordering!
A photo of The Waters Edge at Giovanni's restaurant
4.7
4.7 (541)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Stamford
About the restaurant
Enjoy Award Winning Steaks, Fresh and Locally Sourced Seafood, Traditional & Contemporary Italian Dishes and Wine from our award winning wine selection.

The Waters Edge at Giovanni’s is an award-winning steak house and event venue. We began more than 35 years ago as one of Stamford and Darien’s premiere Steakhouses, renowned for our Certified Angus Beef® steaks, select premium seafood and Italian specialties. Our in-house wine room provides a vast selection of premium wines that our professional staff will help you pair with your dinner.

We offer our guests a timeless experience in a genuine, warm atmosphere perfect for special occasions, corporate events, or even a family night out.

Top review
LisaB
Dined on Jan 18, 2025
We went to celebrate a double family birthday and had an outstanding experience. The food was top notch, generous portions, service was excellent and Chris even entertained us with his comedy show. All of us thoroughly enjoyed our experience. On top of that, they made a very generous donation to the Make A Wish Foundation. I would highly recommend this restaurant.
A photo of Millwright's Restaurant restaurant
4.7
4.7 (3771)
$31 to $50
American
Simsbury
About the restaurant
With its unique setting perched atop a waterfall in Simsbury, Connecticut, Millwright’s invites guests to dine in the 17th century mill with acclaimed, James Beard nominated Chef Tyler Anderson and his team. Featuring daily-chosen farm ingredients, the freshest and most select product, proprietary cocktails, and exciting wine menu, Millwright’s offers a new experience to the Farmington Valley farm-to-table dining scene. The culinary team understands the impact of the highest-quality fresh ingredients. Millwright’s kitchen thrives on local ingredients – grown, raised, produced, foraged and prepared – whenever possible. They also take the farm-to-table concept one step further. Millwright’s has partnered with a farm that will grow most of its organic produce. The “Inspired New England” cuisine at Millwright’s pays homage to the land, to the flavor-rich quality of local, fresh ingredients and to the time-honored cooking techniques that enhance the natural goodness of those ingredients.
Top review
Jennifer
Dined 4 days ago
Phenomenal dinner experience with Chefs Tyler Anderson and Renee Touponce in the Loft.
A photo of Doppio restaurant
4.7
4.7 (212)
$31 to $50
Italian
Greenwich
About the restaurant
Doppio located around the corner from historic Greenwich Avenue specializes in artisanal Italian Food & Wine.

Set In a stylish rustic environment, guests enjoy small plates like Grilled Polpo, Crispy Calamari, and Arincini to start the meal before moving on to a signature brick oven pizza, freshly hand made pastas including fettuccine and rigatoni or other traditional Italian favorites such as the popular bone in veal milanese and pan seared branzino.

Offering both indoor and outdoor dining guests can enjoy a glass of wine or crafty cocktail in the holiday themed corner patio under hanging lights beside the twinkling tree and flaming fire pit.



Top review
Sarah
Dined on Jan 25, 2025
Delicious food with great, cozy ambiance. Amazingly perfect for all ages.
A photo of South Bay - Greenwich restaurant
4.7
4.7 (233)
$30 and under
Seafood
Greenwich
About the restaurant
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 served

Step 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!

Top review
LeahVIP
Dined on Dec 5, 2024
I love this place! I went with 3 friends we got the table by the window. We ordered plates to share. Everything was amazing! The bao buns, stake tacos, fried calamari, baked artichokes, pizza appetizer to share. Everything was delicious and the waiters were so attentive and kind!
A photo of Millwright’s Tavern restaurant
4.6
4.6 (434)
$31 to $50
American
Simsbury
About the restaurant
Welcome to Millwright's Tavern. Open Tueday - Sunday.
Top review
Tomasz
Dined 5 days ago
Everything was as wonderful as expected. See you soon!
A photo of Stella D'oro restaurant
4.6
4.6 (64)
$31 to $50
Italian
Middletown
About the restaurant
Stella D’oro, a family owned restaurant, was established in 1993 in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Reopened in Middletown, Connecticut serving fine, northern Italian food.
At Stella D’oro you’ll enjoy the best Italian cuisine with a full bar and various wines.
View our full, up to date menu. We offer salads, pasta, steak, seafood, and more!

Top review
Marla
Dined 6 days ago
We enjoyed our visit. The restaurant was easy to get to, and there was plenty of parking in a lot next to the restaurant even in downtown Middletown. The weight staff was attentive, and gave great recommendations for food. Our meals were prepared, very tastefully. Even though the seating area is smaller than some restaurants, it was not noisy and didn’t feel crowded We will go again 
A photo of John Davenport's at the Top of the Park - Omni New Haven restaurant
4.3
4.3 (427)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
New Haven
About the restaurant
John Davenports is a 19th floor restaurant and bar that offers contemporary, approachable, coastal New England fare with the best views of New Haven.
Our Executive Chef strives to resource sustainable, seasonal ingredients from local farmers, while taking pride in products made in house. His culinary team highlights the Atlantic coastline and its abundant offering from the sea.
Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the most captivating, panoramic views of the city, Long Island Sound, and Yale University to our community.

Top review
Jeffrey
Dined on Jan 27, 2025
Wonderful breakfast as always. Michael is the best server!
A photo of 1920 Bar and Bistro restaurant
3.6
3.6 (88)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
East Norwalk
About the restaurant
Our name, inspired by the year the building was built, pays homage to its history as the first electric generation station in Norwalk, then a hat factory, and later a home to beloved restaurants. 1920 Bar and Bistro is a tribute to the past, presenting a fresh concept with classic cocktails, craft beer, and a diverse, seasonal menu inspired by contemporary American cuisine.

Prepared by a Mexican-born maestro, who enriched his culinary journey with a passion ignited by the finesse of Italian cuisine. Chef Lazaro has honed his skills in prestigious kitchens such as Pane E Benne in Westport, Paci in Southport, Blue Lemon in Westport, and Bridge Market in Westport. Drawing inspiration from his Mexican roots and a love for the flavors of Italian gastronomy, Chef Lazaro Alvarado brings a unique approach to 1920 Bar and Bistro’s 'New American' menu that is both inventive and rooted in global tradition.

Top review
William
Dined on Dec 12, 2024
new holidays menu is a dramatic elevation. The chocolate cake feels like a warm embrace, and perfect finish after the steak with Brussels sprouts. The new bartender deserves a standing ovation – their Old Fashioneds are a solid 10/10.
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