Connecticut’s Top 10 restaurants

1. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana (New Haven)

Why it tops the list: A cornerstone of the “Holy Trinity” of New Haven‑style pizza, Pepe’s has been celebrated by the James Beard Foundation, Food & Wine, The Daily Meal, and The Guardian—with

its iconic white clam pizza hailed as possibly America’s best  .

🍕 Link: Frank Pepe Pizzeria

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2. Modern Apizza (New Haven)

Why go: Founded in 1934, Modern offers the same legendary coal-fired pies—cementing its place among Connecticut’s pizza royalty  .

🍕 Link: Modern Apizza

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3. Miya’s Sushi (New Haven)

Why it stands out: Pioneering plant-based sushi, Miya’s specializes in sustainable, invasive‑species dishes. A multiple James Beard finalist and partnered with the White House on seafood sustainability  .

🍣 Link: Miya’s Sushi

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4. Hachiroku Shokudo & Saké Bar (New Haven)

Tried & true: Named among Connecticut Magazine’s top restaurants for “overall excellence” in 2025  .

🍜 Link: (Featured listings; search via Connecticut Magazine)

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5. Millwright’s Restaurant (Watertown)

Why we love it: Top‑ranked vegan‑friendly venue praised on OpenTable and Tripadvisor; also named for overall excellence by Connecticut Magazine  .

🌿 Link: Millwright’s Restaurant (linked via Mayflower Inn & Spa)

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6. Greca Mediterranean Kitchen + Bar (New Milford)

Honors: Swept multiple CT Magazine categories in 2025: brunch, business lunch, fine dining, seafood, gluten‑free, and steakhouse  .

🥗 Link: Greca Mediterranean Kitchen + Bar

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7. Sal E Pepe Contemporary Italian Bistro (Newtown)

Standout dishes: Celebrated for fine dining, romance, and outdoor seating, offering contemporary Italian with flair  .

🍝 Link: Sal E Pepe

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8. The Dilly Duck Shop (Norwalk)

Street food star: Named Connecticut’s best sandwich shop by Yelp, also noted for excellent value in 2025  .

🥪 Link: The Dilly Duck Shop

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9. Mix of Norwalk’s Best

• Alma Bistro – top overall value, Latin flavors   .

• Jacob’s Pickles – hearty Southern fare in SoNo  .

⭐ Links: Alma Bistro • Jacob’s Pickles

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10. Charcoal Chef (Woodbury)

Multi-award winner: Named CT Magazine’s top Traditional American, breakfast, steakhouse, beer selection, hidden gem, lunch and BBQ winner in 2025    .

🍳 Link: Charcoal Chef