CT Savor Last Updated: August 2023

Connecticut’s foodie scene takes the cake. From the nation’s #1 pizza and a variety of cuisines to wineries and breweries, get your fill at these spots throughout the state.

And don't miss the 2023 International Festival of Arts & Ideas, featuring the Grand Avenue Gastronomy Tour, where you'll sample multicultural taste treats served up with a side of history, as Lee Cruz takes you on the ever-popular Gastronomy Tour of one of New Haven’s most storied streets — Grand Avenue.

Culinary Tastes

Many cultures make up the foodie fabric of Connecticut. Find your favorites below.

American

Asian

Bakeries & Cafes

Bars & Pubs

Barbecue

Caribbean/Jamaican

French

Ice Cream

Indian

Italian/Mediterranean

Latin American/Spanish

Mexican

Middle Eastern

Pizza

Seafood

Steak Houses

Vegetarian/Vegan

Connecticut's restaurants are award winning! In addition to James Beard Award finalists like CoraCora in West Hartford, Renee Touponce of The Port of Call and Oyster Club in Mystic, and Christian Hunter of Community Table in Washington, the below have been named Connecticut’s top spots.

Grano Arso

Present Company

Oyster Club

Tavern on State

Millwright's Restaurant

At the Corner

Viron Rondo Osteria

The Charles

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

So much to dig into — here are some guides to Connecticut's culinary scene.

Summer Seafood Shacks

Unusual Dining Experiences

Comfort Foods

Dining in Repurposed Spaces

Lobster Lover’s Guide

Brunch Spots

Nation's #1 Pizza (And More)

Outdoor Dining

Pho Restaurants

Ice Cream Experiences

Barbecue Spots

Classic Drive-Ins

Fireside Dining

Oysters in Connecticut

Dining with a View

Pick Up Fresh Meat and Seafood

Farmer's Markets in Connecticut — 2023

Sweet Treats

What's better than enjoying your meal with a warm breeze and a waterfront view? Here are some spots to find a little slice of paradise.

Fresh Salt

River

S&P Oyster Co.

Abbott's Lobster in the Rough

La Plage

Shell & Bones Oyster Bar & Grill

Red 36

Breakwater

Prime Stamford

Sunset Bar & Grill

Uncork, unwind, and discover your favorite flavors at Connecticut’s wineries. A few highlights can be found below.

Gouveia Vineyards

Hopkins Vineyard

Heartstone Farm & Winery

Preston Ridge Vineyard

Sharpe Hill Vineyard

Chamard Vineyards

Brignole Vineyards

Priam Vineyards

Jones Family Farms

Saltwater Farm Vineyard

Sunset Meadow Vineyards

Hawk Ridge Winery

Tap into new brews at the state’s craft breweries. Check out these highlights.

Willimantic Brewing Company

Two Roads Brewing Company

Stony Creek Brewery

Beer'd Brewing Company

Thomas Hooker Brewing Company

Firefly Hollow Brewing Company

City Steam Brewery Cafe

Thimble Island Brewing Company

Outer Light Brewing Company

Half Full Brewery

The Beer Garden at Shippan Landing

New England Brewing Company

Bear Hands Brewery

Evening Sky Brewing Company

Connecticut's known for pizza — home to the #1 pizza in the nation, according to the Daily Meal. Not only does the state have the best pizza joint in the United States, it's a true pizza mecca with six other spots ranked in the top 50 of the 101 Best Pizzas in America!

New Haven’s Frank Pepe’s at #1, and its long-time neighbor Sally’s at #9, lead the list of Connecticut pizzas rated among the top in the country.

Winners were chosen by survey of the readers of the Daily Meal, a popular food blog among those in the know. Here are how some of our other CT Pizza Trail favorites fared:

Modern Apizza (#16)
Colony Grill (#43)
Zuppardi's (#45)
BAR (#47)

Want to make your own? Learn to make New Haven style pizza with fun (and tasty) classes at the New Haven Pizza School!