Norwalk has 28 of Connecticut Magazine’s Top Restaurants for 2025
A panel of professional foodies shared their expert picks of the state’s must-try restaurants. Congratulations to Norwalk’s winners in more than two dozen categories of cuisine!
Alma Bistro Cucina Latina, 83 Wall St.: Overall Value
Angelo’s Specialties, 120 New Canaan Ave.: Deli/Sandwich Shops
Barcelona Wine Bar, 515 West Ave.: Spanish/Portuguese
The Blind Rhino, 15 N. Main St.: Beer Selection, Chicken Wings
Cafe Dolce, 345 Main Ave.: Bakery-Café’s, Hidden Gems
Cheese & Bread, 68 Washington St.: Mediterranean/Middle Eastern & Greek, New Restaurants
The Dilly Duck Shop, 666 Main Ave.: Deli/Sandwich Shops, Hidden Gems, Lunch, Overall Value
Greer Southern Table, 7 River St.: Brunch, Southern/Soul
Jacob’s Pickles, 100 N. Water St.: Overall Value, Southern/Soul
Josie & Tony’s, 20 North Main St.: New Restaurants
Knot Norm’s, 10 First St.: Raw Bar
La Columbina Burger, 239 Westport Ave.: Latin/Caribbean
Lazy Sister, 120 Washington St.: Chinese
Magic 5 Pie Co., 230 East Ave.: Chicken Wings
Match Restaurant, 98 Washington St.: Burgers
Mecha, 116 Washington St.: Vietnamese
Mykonos Kouzina, 141 Main St.: Mediterranean/Middle Eastern & Greek
Next Door at Taproot: 71 N. Main St.: New Restaurants, Thai, Vietnamese
Oggi Gelato, 250 Westport Ave.: New Restaurants, Sweets & Desserts
Oishi Sushi & Izakaya, 124 Washington St.: Sushi
Siena Ristorante, 353 Main Ave.: Italian
SoNo Seaport, 100 Water St.: Waterfront Dining
Tablao Wine Bar, 86 Washington St.: Appetizers
Taco Guy, 102 Wall St.: Mexican, Tacos
Tavern at GrayBarns, 194 Perry Ave.: New American, Romantic, Wine Selection
Valencia Luncheria, 164 Main St.: Latin/Caribbean, Lunch
Washington Prime, 141 Washington St.: Overall Excellence, Steak
Wave Hill Breads, 239 Westport Ave.: Bakery Café’s, New Restaurants