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1. Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton

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4.5

Awesome(41)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Shelton

Booked 85 times today

At Mercato, a new-school Italian restaurant, we embrace our motto: Mangia, Bevi, Ridi—Eat, Drink, Laugh. Enjoy delicious pasta, pizzas, salads, and authentic Italian dishes crafted with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.Join us in our warm, inviting atmosphere for a casual dinner or a special night out. At Mercato, eating, drinking, and laughing are at the heart of everything we do.

2. Bridge House

4.7

Exceptional(509)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Milford

Booked 24 times today

Just over the Devon bridge is a cozy, quaint restaurant by the name of Bridge House, which is situated in beautiful Milford. Featuring both indoor and outdoor seating and a private dining area capable of accommodating up to 80 guests, the establishment has been serving area residents with culinary professionalism since December 2007. Bridge House offers gastropub fare with a blend of English and Irish flavors and dŽcor. Guests are invited to dine in the warmth and friendliness of the atmosphere as they chow down on seasonal daily soup, portobello burgers, pan roasted salmon, seared sea scallops, a hearty 18-ounce cowboy steak or the leg oÕ lamb Bolognese. Bridge House also features a prix fixe dining menu as well as a dessert and wine list that comes highly recommended.

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3. Stonebridge Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(1470)

Price: Expensive

• American • Milford

Booked 35 times today

The Stonebridge, a classic New England setting located on the Wepawaug River, offers choices to suit most any desire. We specialize in casual American Fare, with dishes featuring Fresh Seafood, choice cuts of Beef, Poultry & incredible Homemade Pasta Dishes. Only steps from the harbor, customers flock to the "the Bridge" to enjoy fresh lobster, lobster rolls, crab cakes & brick oven pizza. Our Main Dining Room offers a more formal dining atmosphere and our classic inside bar and dining area surrounded by rich Mahogany. For a more relaxed atmosphere, our patio bar and dining area is opened up to the sky in the warmer months and is enclosed by glass in the colder months so you can experience the warmth of inside and the scenic waterfall views of outside. Multi tiered decks & patios over look the river provide customers full lunch & dinner menus, also offering lighter fare menus. After sunset, "The Bridge" is the acclaimed hotspot, featuring live bands every Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

4. Strega Milford

4.6

Exceptional(366)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Milford

Booked 7 times today

Our mission at Strega is to bring the diner to the Italy that we know and love. Influenced by the traditions of several parts of the Italian peninsula, Strega is keen on creating a deeply authentic Italian experience. With a home-grown appreciation and knowledge of Italy’s historical and culinary past, we focus on imported Italian products and are committed to authencity in our recipes and menu choices.

5. Red Lotus

4.9

Exceptional(206)

Price: Moderate

• Asian • Shelton

Booked 19 times today

Sophisticated Asian fare consisting of only handpicked favorites from Asia and around the world. Enjoy old and new favorites from fresh lobster salad to seared fish tacos to the freshest sushi and raw bar. Omakase menu available. Reservations recommended. Recipient of TripAdviser's Highest Award for Excellence Winner 2013-2023. Gluten Friendly, Vegetarian friendly. We Cook to Order.

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6. Trattoria 'A Vucchella

4.8

Exceptional(461)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bridgeport

Booked 14 times today

In Bridgeport, Connecticut, Trattoria 'A Vucchella is an Italian restaurant that serves delicious and unique dishes based on classic, rustic Italian cooking. Its lunch and dinner menus are full of traditional Italian dishes broken up into antipasti, primi and secondi courses that will give you a tour of a variety of Italian tastes. Whether you’re in the mood to try some traditional honey beef tripe or littleneck clams sautéed in white wine and garlic or homemade potato gnocchi stuffed with crab, Trattoria 'A Vucchella will satisfy your desire. Trattoria 'A Vucchella prides itself on pleasing diners with its authentic Italian cuisine in a comfortable and relaxed dining atmosphere. So, no matter if you’re just looking for some antipasti and a glass of wine or are celebrating a big family style dinner, it’s just the place to do it.

7. Biagio's Osteria

4.4

Awesome(1851)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Stratford

Booked 14 times today

Rustic Southern Italian kitchen with strong influence from Tuscany. All professional staff with over 30 years experience."It is most certainly a gourmet establishment with a menu from top to bottom that is exquisitely creative with tastes and flavors and choices that make selections so joyously difficult--and with a wine list to match food and pocketbook. Consider this the now best Italian restaurant in the state. Three cheers for Biagio the chef.""Concealed jewel, but easily accessible off the parkway. Esteemed staff that goes about taking care of your every need, especially the maitre d'. Exceptional menu with meals that make you crave for more. The homemade pasta dishes are unequaled to any place in the state. This is an elite restaurant that I will entertain my family and my business clients at. Head chef will go above and beyond his means for satisfaction of customer."

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8. Pre Game Stratford

4.6

Exceptional(4)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Stratford

Booked 2 times today

Welcome to Pre Game Stratford, the elevated sports restaurant experience. Our mission is to provide our guests with an unforgettable experience filled with elevated tavern fare, expertly crafted cocktails, live bands, karaoke, happy hour specials, catering, and more. We aren't just another restaurant group, we're a community and we're looking to join yours through our engagement and philanthropic efforts to give back to the amazing cities we're grateful to be a part of.

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9. Terrain Cafe – Westport

4.7

Exceptional(2937)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 116 times today

Terrain’s greenhouse cafe offers seasonally inspired brunch and dinner menus, alongside a thoughtfully curated beverage program. Our dedicated culinary team works closely with purveyors to ethically source fresh, high-quality ingredients that lay the foundation for our nourishing dishes. Each cafe's unique and deliberately designed environment blurs the line between indoor and outdoor spaces, providing an inspiring dining experience every time. Our Westport cafe offers a full-service bar featuring small bites, seasonal cocktails, and a robust yet approachable wine list.

10. La plage

4.7

Exceptional(979)

Price: Moderate

• American • Westport

Booked 21 times today

La Plage is a waterfront casual restaurant & oyster bar showcasing a coastal cuisine focused on locally harvested seafood and shellfish, garden fresh produce and sustainable meats, served in a relaxed atmosphere with views of the Saugatuck river and Long Island sound.

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West Palm Beach •1 review
5.0
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A great Restaurant! Great Food. Great Atmosphere. Well managed by the best professionals! An overall excellent experience. The very best!
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Red LotusPrice: Moderate• Asian• Shelton
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4.9
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Kevin
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Our Christmas Eve dining experience was truly exceptional. The food was outstanding, and the service was nothing short of outstanding. The atmosphere perfectly captured the holiday spirit, adding to the overall enjoyment of the evening. It was a memorable celebration shared with family, made all the more special by the warmth and attention to detail at this restaurant.
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Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - SheltonPrice: Moderate• Italian• Shelton
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Linda
New York City •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 19, 2024
Excellent food and service. Will.be back for sure!!
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Stonebridge RestaurantPrice: Expensive• American• Milford
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4.7
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Chris
New York City •14 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
Great service and food was fantastic! We had fish, beef, mussels and apps. Attentive and friendly service.
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Bridge HousePrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Milford
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4.7
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Dorothy
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
The greeting, service and food was exceptional. The actual tables could be updated; they were chipped and picnic-style. The music was nice but a little loud. It was difficult hearing my daughter. The portions were beautifully displayed but a little small. They were fine for the 3 woman. If my husband was there...he could have eaten both our dishes.. Overall, in my opinion....the food was wonderful but just a few little things would have made it an A+.
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Strega MilfordPrice: Moderate• Italian• Milford
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4.6

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421 restaurants available nearby

1. Mercato Italian Kitchen & Bar - Shelton

2. Bridge House

3. Stonebridge Restaurant

4. Strega Milford

5. Red Lotus

6. Trattoria 'A Vucchella

7. Biagio's Osteria

8. Pre Game Stratford

9. Terrain Cafe – Westport

10. La plage

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