The best restaurants in Stamford
63 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Greenwich Pizzeria
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria for thin-crust pies (gluten-free available), plus salads and pasta.
Greenwich Pizzeria
RestaurantsMasa Taco Bar
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery, similar to Bar Taco down the street, offering tacos, burritos and bowls.
Masa Taco Bar
RestaurantsSushi Bar
RestaurantsCasual, modern, elegant, clean eatery serving a variety of sushi rolls, omakase and other Japanese dishes.
Sushi Bar
RestaurantsPizza Post
RestaurantsFamily-owned (since 1972) & family-friendly casual Italian restaurant known for pizza & pasta.
Pizza Post
RestaurantsKira Sushi
RestaurantsCozy spot for traditional Japanese cooking including sushi, plus beer and wine.
Kira Sushi
RestaurantsThe Taco Project
RestaurantsCounter-service chain serving tacos, burritos, and other Mexican fare in a casual setting.
The Taco Project
RestaurantsLuca’s Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria turning out pizza pies and other comfort foods for lunch and dinner.
Luca’s Pizza
RestaurantsTAQUERIA GARIBALDI
RestaurantsFamily-run taqueria offering a variety of tacos, burritos, quesadillas and other familiar Mexican fare.
TAQUERIA GARIBALDI
RestaurantsCasa Villa Restaurant
RestaurantsStorefront serves extensive Mexican menu for 3 meals daily, with sodas & blended fruit drinks.
Casa Villa Restaurant
RestaurantsGlenville Pizza
RestaurantsEnduring, no-frills counter serve selling ample thin-crust, NYC-style slices & pies, plus tap beers.
Glenville Pizza
RestaurantsSushi Wafu - Omakase
RestaurantsFine-dining sushi restaurant crafting sushi and sashimi, plus omakase menus with a range of fish.
Sushi Wafu - Omakase
RestaurantsSushi Soba
RestaurantsCozy eatery offering sushi and rolls, plus a selection of other Japanese dishes.
Sushi Soba
RestaurantsGrigg Street Pizza
RestaurantsCasual pizzeria dishing up slices, cheesesteaks, and other comfort food, plus beer.
Grigg Street Pizza
RestaurantsThe Wheel
RestaurantsThe Wheel keeps things interesting with an ever-changing menu built from over 40 local farmers, fishermen and purveyors, plus produce…
The Wheel
RestaurantsSlice of Stamford
RestaurantsFamily owned and obsessed with New York-style pies, Slice of Stamford turns out hand crafted slices, pizza rolls, calzones, and classic…
Slice of Stamford
RestaurantsElm Street Diner
RestaurantsStoried family-owned fixture providing unpretentious Greek & American eats in comfy digs.
Elm Street Diner
RestaurantsFuji
RestaurantsAn extensive menu of Japanese & Chinese cuisine, including sushi, served in a dark-hued dining room.
Fuji
RestaurantsHarbor Point Pizza
RestaurantsPizzeria offering thin-crust pies for dine-in, takeout, and delivery, plus a menu of other familiar items.
Harbor Point Pizza
RestaurantsVilla Italia Restaurant
RestaurantsClassic Italian cuisine & wines in an upscale casual space with a patio at the Hampton Inn & Suites.
Villa Italia Restaurant
RestaurantsCove Beach Grill
RestaurantsCasual destination serving burgers along with hot dogs, fries and shakes.
Cove Beach Grill
RestaurantsThe Americano
RestaurantsBurgers, mussels and steaks are among the dishes served at this American eatery with a bar.
The Americano
RestaurantsCafe Silvium
RestaurantsPopular, casual trattoria with handmade cavatelli & other pastas, plus hearty Italian classics.
Cafe Silvium
RestaurantsJohn the Baker
RestaurantsPizza, pasta & other traditional Italian dishes served in a longtime trattoria with live jazz.
John the Baker
RestaurantsWelcoming café known for custom-crafted bubble teas alongside ramen, banh mi and other Vietnamese dishes.
Kiku Sushi Asian Fusion
RestaurantsCreative Japanese-Thai restaurant featuring sushi, curries, teriyaki & more in a casual setting.
Kiku Sushi Asian Fusion
RestaurantsColumbus Park Trattoria
RestaurantsItalian pastas, grilled meats & seafood served in a comfortable environment with white tablecloths.
Columbus Park Trattoria
RestaurantsDig Inn
RestaurantsEatery chain for seasonal & locally sourced American food made mostly with vegetables.
Dig Inn
RestaurantsCwispy CHKN
RestaurantsCrispy fried chicken and waffles share the menu with sliders at this casual eatery known for its multiple sauces.
Cwispy CHKN
RestaurantsElm
RestaurantsSeasonal New American fare from an open kitchen in a stylish storefront.
Elm
RestaurantsVinny's Backyard Restaurant and Bar
RestaurantsFamily-friendly outfit serves pizza, wings & standard comfort eats, plus a bar & sports on TV.
Vinny's Backyard Restaurant and Bar
RestaurantsFrank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
RestaurantsCasual local pizzeria chain serving a menu of coal-fired pies, beer & wine since 1925.
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
RestaurantsQuartiere
RestaurantsNeapolitan-style pizza and pasta, plus beer, wine and cocktails.
Quartiere
RestaurantsCasual, contemporary hangout serving American plates amid sports memorabilia & big-screen TVs.
Sushi X2
RestaurantsSushi spot with à la carte & order-all-you-want (but eat-all-you-order) options.
Sushi X2
RestaurantsMecha Noodle Bar
RestaurantsRamen and pho, plus bao buns and dumplings, are served at this noodle shop.
Mecha Noodle Bar
Restaurantsbartaco
RestaurantsLight-filled taqueria with a beach theme, open kitchen, lengthy bar & DJ spinning on weekends.
bartaco
RestaurantsBarcelona Wine Bar
RestaurantsTapas & paella, plus a large Spanish wine list, served in a bustling, urbane space with a patio.
Barcelona Wine Bar
RestaurantsFlinders Lane Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsInternationally inspired menu with chef's counter seating, a brunch menu & happy hour specials.
Flinders Lane Kitchen & Bar
RestaurantsFarmer's Table
RestaurantsFarm–to–table dishes are featured at this compact eatery with a cozy ambiance.
Farmer's Table
RestaurantsPappas Pizza
RestaurantsPizza, burgers, and other comfort fare served in a casual setting with online ordering and delivery.
Pappas Pizza
RestaurantsTaj Stamford
RestaurantsChicken tikka masala, lamb, and other familiar Indian dishes served in a casual setting.
Taj Stamford
RestaurantsKotobuki
RestaurantsSushi & classic Japanese dishes served in a storefront with minimalist decor.
Kotobuki
RestaurantsMex Spot
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery serving classic tacos and other familiar Mexican fare, plus margaritas and beer.
Mex Spot
RestaurantsHudson Social CT
RestaurantsContemporary restaurant with a full bar & patio, serving steaks, seafood & New American cuisine.
Hudson Social CT
RestaurantsPellicci's
RestaurantsOld-school Italian restaurant that's dished out red-sauce classics & family-style meals for decades.
Pellicci's
RestaurantsZAZA Italian Gastrobar
RestaurantsSmall plates & brick-oven pizza served in a bustling bistro with a retro 1950s Rome vibe.
ZAZA Italian Gastrobar
RestaurantsÇka Ka Qëllu
RestaurantsMediterranean restaurant serving traditional Albanian dishes as well as wine, beer and cocktails.
Çka Ka Qëllu
RestaurantsKumo Ultimate Asian Cuisine Buffet
RestaurantsHibachi, sushi and Asian restaurant with a buffet setting, offering all-you-can-eat items.
Kumo Ultimate Asian Cuisine Buffet
RestaurantsComfortable venue for Asian fusion fare such as Vietnamese pho, Korean gochujang chicken wings, and ramen soup, plus live music.
Kashi
RestaurantsInnovative sushi rolls, hibachi & teriyaki in buzzy, illuminated digs with a sake bar.
Kashi
RestaurantsRemo's
RestaurantsLaid-back spot serving Italian classics, brick-oven gourmet pizza, sandwiches & fresh-baked bread.
Remo's
RestaurantsDivina Modern Italian
RestaurantsCasual Italian eatery with a modern vibe and menu, plus pizzas and pasta dishes.
Divina Modern Italian
RestaurantsBrasitas
RestaurantsHigh-end eatery with tropical decor offering innovative Pan-Latin cuisine & high-octane drinks.
Brasitas
RestaurantsHope Pizza Restaurant
RestaurantsGreek-style pies, plus other Greek & Italian dishes are served in simple, dinerlike digs.
Hope Pizza Restaurant
RestaurantsPuerto Vallarta Stamford
RestaurantsFamily-friendly eatery featuring classic Mexican eats plus margaritas and other drinks.
Puerto Vallarta Stamford
RestaurantsThe Stamford Diner
RestaurantsOld school diner, grill & bar with retro décor serving American grub from breakfast to dinner.
The Stamford Diner
RestaurantsSign of the Whale
RestaurantsContemporary gastropub offering elevated comfort fare, draft beer & cocktails, plus a rooftop patio.
Sign of the Whale
RestaurantsLove Meat Korean BBQ
RestaurantsFun, sleek eatery offering all-you-can-eat options of barbecued meats plus seafood and sides.
Love Meat Korean BBQ
RestaurantsLucky's Classic Burger & Malt Shop
RestaurantsBig menu of burgers, salads & sandwiches, plus vintage American fare such as a hot turkey dinner.
Lucky's Classic Burger & Malt Shop
RestaurantsTerra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse - Stamford
RestaurantsBrazilian steakhouse serving grilled meats and a salad bar in an upscale space in the Stamford Town Center.
Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse - Stamford
RestaurantsFin II
RestaurantsArtfully presented sushi arrives without fuss in snug, simple quarters with sidewalk seating.
Fin II
RestaurantsTutti Pazzi
RestaurantsItalian menu with lots of choices, including housemade pasta, in a light-filled bi-level space.
Tutti Pazzi
RestaurantsOcha Thai & Japanese Cuisine
RestaurantsThai curries meet Japanese sushi & teriyaki in a small jewel-green space with stained bamboo.
Ocha Thai & Japanese Cuisine
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