Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Connecticut

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Castello

4.9

4.9 (489)

$31 to $50

Italian

Danbury

About the restaurant

The comfortably elegant dining rooms with gentle romantic lighting and traditional Italian decor provide a warm and relaxing setting for an unforgettable dining experience at Castello. Knowledgeable and attentive staff further compliment the perfectly prepared fair and hand selected wines from all over the world.

Family owned and operated since 2007
Our Executive Chef/Owner Deme and sons Nori and Zenel look to provide Danbury with New York City Quality Food and Service

Top review

Amanda

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

The cacio e pepe is great, overall a nice place, they do not rush you at all which is lovely. $30 for pasta is a bit steep, but they cook it in front of you in a wheel of cheese which is cool. We will definitely go back for another special occasion

Sushi Bar - Old Greenwich

5.0

5 (172)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Old Greenwich

About the restaurant

Sushi Bar is a modern Sushi restaurant, featuring delicious Nigiri and a unique sushi experience. This intimate and charming establishment is BYOB. Please be advised that the last Omakase seating is an hour before closing.

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William

Dined 2 days ago

Quiet, unpretentious, simple but delicious Sushi Bar. Fish seems fresh, and presentation good. Nice local sushi place

Luigi's Restaurant - Old Saybrook

4.9

4.9 (118)

$30 and under

Italian

Old Saybrook

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Susan

Dined 5 days ago

we always get great service and great food. staff is wonderful as always

Valbella Connecticut

4.9

4.9 (1229)

$50 and over

Italian

Riverside

About the restaurant

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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AnneVIP

Dined on Jun 16, 2025

Excellent food and service!! Our meal was superb. Best meal I had in a long time. Will definitely be returning.

The Tap Room at the Mayflower Inn & Spa

4.9

4.9 (241)

$31 to $50

Continental

Litchfield

About the restaurant

The Tap Room, featuring pub-style fare and quintessential bar snacks that pay homage to Northeast cuisine. We partner with local farms and other purveyors to highlight Connecticut's countryside classics. Join us any night of the week to experience a cozy dinner in one of Connecticut's hidden gems.

HOURS:
Dinner: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Daily

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Ignacio

Dined 2 days ago

Food was delicious and had a great experience thanks to the attentive and excellent service.

The Essex

4.9

4.9 (1076)

$31 to $50

American

Old Saybrook

About the restaurant

Set in the heart of downtown, across from the Katharine Hepburn Cultural Arts Center, the “new” Essex will continue to offer the progressive, modern, approachable cuisine that has made it a top restaurant in the region. Whether it’s a pre-theater dinner, a casual gathering with friends, or a tasting menu for a special evening, guests can gather at The Essex to create memories with family and friends while enjoying excellent cuisine.

The Essex menu showcases modern American cuisine that draws inspiration from the land, sea and deep heritage of the Connecticut River Valley, using the freshest locally sourced products available from farm and sea. All will inspire an ever-changing menu of progressive interpretations of timeless dishes.

"Voted Best New Restaurant in New England" Yankee Magazine
"Best Restaurants in Connecticut" CT Magazine
"Not to be Missed" Town & Country Magazine
"Rising Chef Star" CT Mag

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Dianibel

Dined 7 days ago

It was lovely and personal experience, perfect for our 26th wedding anniversary!

The Wine Bar & Bistro at The Griswold Inn

5.0

5 (102)

$30 and under

Wine Bar

Essex

About the restaurant

The Wine Bar at The Griswold Inn is an extraordinary space in which to enjoy a delicious experience in every respect. It features an innovative tapas menu, inspired "macro" plates, artisanal cheeses and handcrafted desserts. The menu changes periodically to take advantage of all that characterizes a particular season, though there are a few classics that remain on the menu throughout the year, like its very popular Grilled and Carved Bistro Steak, served with white truffle-laced pommes frites, arugula,
and red wine jus. A consistent winner of Wine Spectator's prestigious Award of Excellence, it offers numerous wines by the glass, wine flights, and a more extensive bottle list. A full-service bar is also available. A creative and accomplished chef and a knowledgeable and attentive service staff complete the experience.

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Bruce

Dined 6 days ago

Small plates were excellent, as was the wine special.

J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury

4.9

4.9 (10644)

$31 to $50

Steak

Glastonbury

About the restaurant

J. Gilbert's is an "upscale casual" steakhouse serving prime-aged beef cooked over a mesquite wood-fired grill. Guests enjoy various cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) & other house made favorites like the Maytag Blue potato chips & chocolate velvet cake. The cozy atmosphere includes fire side dining, rich wood, brick & soft lighting where you can enjoy dinner for two or host a large party. The extensive martini & wine list offers the perfect compliment to an excellent meal delivered with attentive service. Reservations are highly recommended.

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Daniel

Dined 2 days ago

We went for the first time last night for my husband’s birthday. I was pleasantly surprised to have a separate menu for GF options and a very knowledgeable staff. The food was delicious, great cocktails, and they even decorated the table! We’ll be back for sure! Nicole

Baldanza at the Schoolhouse

4.9

4.9 (984)

$31 to $50

American

Wilton

About the restaurant

Join us at BALDANZA at the Schoolhouse, 34 Cannon Road, Wilton CT for an amazing meal where where every item on our menu is freshly hand crafted every day using only the highest quality clean ingredients! We are Located at historic Cannondale Village next to the Train Station at Cannondale (Wilton), CT. 203.309.5777

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Steven

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful food, beautifully prepared, friendly, attentive service hard to find these days. We’ll be back - for sure!

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Ola Latin Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (32)

$31 to $50

Latin / Spanish

Bridgeport

About the restaurant

Chef-owner Rene Lemus, originally from Guatemala spins regional ingredients into beautifully balanced dishes. Ola Latin Kitchen offers Lemus’ simple yet refined cuisine from the countries of Latin America with European influences from places like Portugal and Spain. Ola Latin Kitchen features a unique cocktail list and bustling atmosphere, flavor packed tapas, savory steaks, and a vast selection of seafood dishes to suit an array of palates. The beverage menu features innovative, hand-muddled cocktails specialty mojitos and margaritas with flavors of guava, passion fruit or coconut. The vibrant décor fuses traditional and contemporary tastes, the perfect setting to savor Ola Latin Kitchen’s acclaimed cuisine. Ola Latin Kitchen has truly brought tropical dining and style to Connecticut.

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IsabelleVIP

Dined on Jun 15, 2025

A bit pricey for what it is. Sangria was just ok. Expected more elevated food.

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