Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in East Norwalk

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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DarienGreenwichNew CanaanNorwalkPound RidgeSouth Norwalk

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

21 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Sono Wood Fired Pizza restaurant

1. Sono Wood Fired Pizza

4.5

Awesome(36)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • South Norwalk

Booked 2 times today

Sono Wood Fired located in the heart of Sono with a cozy contemporary, industrial style & locally sourced barn wood finish.Serving up true Neapolitan wood fired pizza using our imported 00 flour from Naples, traditional & contemporary Italian cuisine.craft cocktails and a rotating draft selection! open daily @ 11:30Awarded top 58 best pizza in CT magazine for the Neapolitan category.Awarded best new restaurants & best pizza in CT magazine for 2023 / 2024.

A photo of Terrain Cafe – Westport restaurant

2. Terrain Cafe – Westport

4.7

Exceptional(3012)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 89 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.

A photo of Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport restaurant

3. Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport

4.7

Exceptional(1479)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Westport

Booked 9 times today

Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport, CT offers private and festive Igloo dining, as well as comfortable and inviting indoor dining. The restaurant combines a warm urban environment and genuine hospitality with market-fresh fish, it's Lobster Shack lobster rolls that were recently voted Westport's best, our signature crab cake, a raw bar, prime steaks, pasta, and Neapolitan wood-fired pizza. Rizzuto's focuses on seasonal ingredients, simple preparations and great value. Rizzuto’s is a community driven restaurant and gathering destination for everyone to enjoy a great dining experience.Located in the Saugatuck neighborhood of Westport, CT Rizzuto’s is across from the Saugatuck River. The restaurant boasts a large bar and lounge and the main dining room features an open kitchen and a grand stone fireplace. A large patio overlooks the Saugatuck neighborhood and the tranquil river.

A photo of Blackstones Steakhouse - Norwalk restaurant

4. Blackstones Steakhouse - Norwalk

4.8

Exceptional(859)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Norwalk

Booked 7 times today

Being the newest steakhouse in town, this spot is rapidly becoming the new best kept secret in CT.The antique decoration, rich menu and the outstanding service, will make your night unique and unforgettable. Be tempted by our prime dry aged beef. You will find dry aged steaks, fresh seafood also complimented by traditional steakhouse side dishes.

5. Sails Bar & Grill

4.8

Exceptional(117)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Café • Darien

Booked 14 times today

Sails Bar & Grill provides fresh, high quality food for its patrons. Some of the starter items that are popular include the tuna tartare, Sails tacos and the grilled tiger shrimp flatbread. Sails Bar & Grill also offers a variety of sushi specialty rolls, gnocchi Bolognese, mac and cheese, wild king salmon, pork tenderloin and burgers. Another feature that helps make Sails Bar & Grill popular with the locals and visitors is the live music and dancing available on the weekends. It helps to provide a unique atmosphere for the eatery. It is a fun and casual experience for family and friends to enjoy.

6. Osteria Romana

4.5

Awesome(350)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Norwalk

Booked 8 times today

Brothers Graziano and Maurizio Ricci bring you traditional recipes from Rome, Italy. We specialize in homemade pasta, fish, veal, and chicken plates, in addition to imported Italian wines and unique Italian deserts. Our pasta, prepared daily in the restaurant, is a favorite for all of our customers. Our commitment to quality can be seen in our selection of the freshest ingredients from local producers and our attention to quality and detail. We at Osteria Romana pride ourselves in offering traditional Italian family recipes made with the finest ingredients. Every meal is prepared fresh upon order. The pasta, fish, chicken dishes are all delicious. Our specials are exciting. Modern twists on classic favorites, like our signature hand-made pasta with wild mushrooms and a brandy truffle sauce, are what keep customers coming back.

A photo of Match Burger Lobster restaurant

7. Match Burger Lobster

4.6

Exceptional(319)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Westport

The tables on our covered heated patio are the only seats being booked via opentable. Outdoor uncovered tables are first come first served. ----------------Fun & Casual - Elevated Road Shack. The delicious Match Burger & Lobster Roll come together on a whimsical menu that will please everyone from age 2 to 102! We have put a simple new England staple menu together, with some twists of course, and execute it at the highest level with the finest ingredients staying as local as we possibly can. We want our guests to crave our food and return for consistant & delicious meals. If you are the heath nut looking for lunch or dinner we are loaded with salads, vegetable’s & a veggie burger made in house, if you are looking to be indulgent how do fries covered in lobster, truffles & cheddar sound?! We look forward to showing you an amazing time in a casual atmosphere with food & service to match our higher end sister restaurant Match.

8. Scena Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(82)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Darien

Booked 5 times today

Scena Wine Bar offers up Mediterranean fare in the downtown area of Darien. The family-owned restaurant opened in 2010 and has been pleasing customers in the area ever since. Scena Wine Bar has menus for bunch, lunch and dinner. Some of the popular options on the menu include the steamed clams, spicy salmon tartare, cider steamed mussels, ricotta gnocchi, fettuccini carbonara and grilled salmon corn succotash.Scena Wine Bar also has a dessert menu including a cookie plate, tiramisu, apple pie and Nutella filled crepes. The restaurant has a wine menu with a number of different vintages of wine available.

9. The Naan

4.5

Awesome(66)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • Westport

The Naan is a legitimate Indian eatery that uses the freshest fixings and flavors to give you scrumptious Northern Indian dishes. The Naan conveys on the guarantee of its signature with a valid, yet exquisitely present day go up against Indian cooking. The group shares a dream without bounds for Indian cooking, an undertaking to enhance the purest customary and provincial foods, while at the same time making creative, present day dishes and understanding.

A photo of Louie's Italian Restaurant and Bar restaurant

10. Louie's Italian Restaurant and Bar

4.8

Exceptional(908)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich

Booked 12 times today

Louie's Italian Restaurant and Bar celebrates Italian Fare With Neighborhood Appeal. Italian cuisine is known for its depth and variety of flavors, fresh ingredients, and classic comfort. Its diverse appeal, from tastes and textures to styles and regions, make Italian cuisine a family favorite. Takeout Menu can be found in our profile. We are also offering delivery everyday on our website.

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Christine
New York City •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent atmosphere. So excited to finally get here. Food & Atmosphere was incredible. Staff was friendly and attentive. Will be back in the spring.
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Terrain Cafe – WestportPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Westport
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4.7
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MichaelVIP
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
It was our first time there. We sat at the bar. Wonderful place, exceptional service and delicious food. Their pizza, wine and olive oil cake were awesome! We are definitely going back and will bring our family and friends.
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Sono Wood Fired PizzaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• South Norwalk
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4.5
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OpenTable Diner
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Our waitress was incredibly attentive and kind. The food was delicious and the atmosphere is unmatched.
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Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - WestportPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Westport
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4.7
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Lisa
New York City •25 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
Good food, comfy room. The waitstaff was a little slow to respond with drinks. A neighborhood gem in any event.
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Sails Bar & GrillPrice: Moderate• Café• Darien
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4.8
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OpenTable DinerVIP
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 1, 2025
Blackstones always is a great option for us. Service top tier food cooked to perfection.
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Blackstones Steakhouse - NorwalkPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Norwalk
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4.8

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