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1. Zaza's on Main
4.8
Exceptional(133)
€€€€
• Global, International • New Milford
Booked 10 times today
From the initial greeting through the wonderful after dinner drinks, we loved every part of the evening! The host warmly greeted us and personally delivered us to our table. We started with their delicious Old Fashioneds accompanied by their crispy pork wonton special. Both mouthwatering! Next we had the lamb chops (perfectly done with a tiny bit of crisp, the way I love them) and my husband devoured the filet, also perfectly done. Our server was delightful and made sure we were never without water or beverages. The evening ended on a beautiful note with a surprise birthday song and delicious dessert (chocolate lava cake) for our friends' birthday. We also tried the Pistachio tartufo. Absolutely a Must Have! We will be back! Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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2. Market Place Kitchen & Bar | Danbury
4.8
Exceptional(150)
€€€€
• American • Danbury
Booked 10 times today
Booked a reservation for my mom’s PhD graduation dinner and she loved it. The hostess (I forgot her name sadly) was so kind and accommodating. The food was great and the seating was amazing.
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3. Mezzaluna Pizzeria & Restaurant - Brewster
4.7
Exceptional(72)
€€€€
• Italian • Brewster
Great place. The shopping mall location detracts a little but the interior atmosphere, food and service are all great! The Mezza Luna beet salad with Kalamata olives, pear, avocado and goat cheese is amazing!
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4. Massi Co.
4.7
Exceptional(228)
€€€€
• Italian • Westport
Booked 33 times today
Excellent experience! the food was phenominal. My group of 6 tried a variety of shareable plates, 2 pastas, 2 pizzas and an entree all of which was fantastic! Stand outs, the raddichio salad, caccio e pepe and the radiatore pasta. I also very much enjoyed the swordfish entree! A+
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5. Dolce Restaurant - Danbury
4.7
Exceptional(122)
€€€€
• Italian • Danbury
Booked 2 times today
The ambience was great. Food was delicious. Waiter couldn’t have been better.
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6. Arethusa al Tavolo
4.9
Exceptional(3846)
€€€€
• Contemporary American • Bantam
Booked 21 times today
Everything was a solid 10. The unassuming exterior belies the elegant ambience inside the restaurant. Food was outstanding, starting with the creative and tasty amuse. The appetizer of beet and apple was delicious and the main course of salmon was great and presented beautifully. Our waiter Julian gets 10 out of 5 stars.
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7. Cowboy Butter
4.4
Awesome(44)
€€€€
• American • New Milford
Booked 2 times today
Our server/bartender was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu items. Food was great!
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8. Orienta
4.8
Exceptional(472)
€€€€
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Greenwich
Booked 17 times today
We love Orienta! Every visit delivers amazing food, great service, and a super fun vibe. Make sure to order the Lobster Shooters, Shrimp Curry, Duck Lo Mein, and Duck Bao Buns—they're all incredible. You really can’t go wrong with anything on the menu!
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9. Esh Modern Mediterranean - Fairfield
4.8
Exceptional(1064)
€€€€
• Mediterranean • Fairfield
Booked 50 times today
Beautiful atmosphere, wonderful service & amazing food!!! Esh is always a win!!!! Prefect for dates, special celebrations or grabbing dinner at the bar!!!!
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10. ROLi - New Haven
4.8
Exceptional(386)
€€€€
• European • New Haven
Booked 50 times today
We did the chef tasting experience. Worth every penny. The food was absolutely delicious. Also most tasting menus leave you hungry. This did not. The service was exceptional. The space was so cute. Can’t wait to go again.

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  • Karen
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Amazing!! My husband and I sat at the bar. The staff were all so attentive and the food was delicious! We had the dumplings and the duck.
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    Sambal$$$$• Thai• Irvington
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    4.4
  • SusanGold
    New York City •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Great spot. Lovely design (the bar is so “worthy”); reasonably quiet (although I was there on a Sunday night), attentive service and hospitality, and delicious food. Highly recommend.
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    Blackbird - New Canaan$$$$• American• New Canaan
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    4.8
  • matthewGold
    New York City •256 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 13 Oct 2026
    Wonderful food and exceptional service! Every dish prepared perfectly!!
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    Himalaya Sono$$$$• Nepalese• Norwalk
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    5
  • DavidGold
    New York City •196 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 3 Oct 2026
    Ross makes the effort to speak with every guest and ensures that they have a great meal. creative menu and food / drink specials. A great find in downtown Stamford.
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    Flinders Lane Kitchen and Bar$$$$• Australian• Stamford
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    4.7

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