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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Casual pizzeria for thin-crust pies (gluten-free available), plus salads and pasta.

1072 E Putnam Ave (Riverside)

Casual pizzeria for thin-crust pies (gluten-free available), plus salads and pasta.

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Masa Taco Bar

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Relaxed eatery, similar to Bar Taco down the street, offering tacos, burritos and bowls.

114 Broad St

Relaxed eatery, similar to Bar Taco down the street, offering tacos, burritos and bowls.

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Sushi Bar

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Casual, modern, elegant, clean eatery serving a variety of sushi rolls, omakase and other Japanese dishes.

242 Sound Beach Ave (Old Greenwich)

Casual, modern, elegant, clean eatery serving a variety of sushi rolls, omakase and other Japanese dishes.

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Pizza Post

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Family-owned (since 1972) & family-friendly casual Italian restaurant known for pizza & pasta.

522 E Putnam Ave #2 (Greenwich)

Family-owned (since 1972) & family-friendly casual Italian restaurant known for pizza & pasta.

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Kira Sushi

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Cozy spot for traditional Japanese cooking including sushi, plus beer and wine.

4 Lewis Ct (Greenwich)

Cozy spot for traditional Japanese cooking including sushi, plus beer and wine.

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The Taco Project

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Counter-service chain serving tacos, burritos, and other Mexican fare in a casual setting.

1111 High Ridge Rd

Counter-service chain serving tacos, burritos, and other Mexican fare in a casual setting.

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Luca’s Pizza

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Casual pizzeria turning out pizza pies and other comfort foods for lunch and dinner.

21 Glenville St (Greenwich)

Casual pizzeria turning out pizza pies and other comfort foods for lunch and dinner.

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Family-run taqueria offering a variety of tacos, burritos, quesadillas and other familiar Mexican fare.

83 Atlantic St

Family-run taqueria offering a variety of tacos, burritos, quesadillas and other familiar Mexican fare.

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Storefront serves extensive Mexican menu for 3 meals daily, with sodas & blended fruit drinks.

866 E Main St

Storefront serves extensive Mexican menu for 3 meals daily, with sodas & blended fruit drinks.

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Glenville Pizza

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Enduring, no-frills counter serve selling ample thin-crust, NYC-style slices & pies, plus tap beers.

243 Glenville Rd (Greenwich)

Enduring, no-frills counter serve selling ample thin-crust, NYC-style slices & pies, plus tap beers.

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Fine-dining sushi restaurant crafting sushi and sashimi, plus omakase menus with a range of fish.

355 Greenwich Ave (Greenwich)

Fine-dining sushi restaurant crafting sushi and sashimi, plus omakase menus with a range of fish.

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Sushi Soba

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Cozy eatery offering sushi and rolls, plus a selection of other Japanese dishes.

1345 E Putnam Ave (Old Greenwich)

Cozy eatery offering sushi and rolls, plus a selection of other Japanese dishes.

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Casual pizzeria dishing up slices, cheesesteaks, and other comfort food, plus beer.

1 Grigg St (Greenwich)

Casual pizzeria dishing up slices, cheesesteaks, and other comfort food, plus beer.

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The Wheel

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The Wheel keeps things interesting with an ever-changing menu built from over 40 local farmers, fishermen and purveyors, plus produce…

4 Star Point Ste 101

The Wheel keeps things interesting with an ever-changing menu built from over 40 local farmers, fishermen and purveyors, plus produce plucked from its own rooftop garden. Seasonal plates, smart cocktails and craft beer that actually taste like right now. Exactly what your weeknight needs this week.

From the Stamford newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Family owned and obsessed with New York-style pies, Slice of Stamford turns out hand crafted slices, pizza rolls, calzones, and classic…

Newfield Shopping Center, 581 Newfield Ave

Family owned and obsessed with New York-style pies, Slice of Stamford turns out hand crafted slices, pizza rolls, calzones, and classic pastas with that just-right fold and chew. They’ve got gluten-free options and over 20 years of Italian know-how, so consider this your midweek hero.

From the Bridgeport newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Elm Street Diner

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Storied family-owned fixture providing unpretentious Greek & American eats in comfy digs.

463 Elm St

Storied family-owned fixture providing unpretentious Greek & American eats in comfy digs.

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Fuji

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An extensive menu of Japanese & Chinese cuisine, including sushi, served in a dark-hued dining room.

94 Bedford St

An extensive menu of Japanese & Chinese cuisine, including sushi, served in a dark-hued dining room.

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Pizzeria offering thin-crust pies for dine-in, takeout, and delivery, plus a menu of other familiar items.

90 Washington Blvd

Pizzeria offering thin-crust pies for dine-in, takeout, and delivery, plus a menu of other familiar items.

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Classic Italian cuisine & wines in an upscale casual space with a patio at the Hampton Inn & Suites.

26 Mill River St

Classic Italian cuisine & wines in an upscale casual space with a patio at the Hampton Inn & Suites.

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Cove Beach Grill

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Casual destination serving burgers along with hot dogs, fries and shakes.

820 Cove Rd

Casual destination serving burgers along with hot dogs, fries and shakes.

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The Americano

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Burgers, mussels and steaks are among the dishes served at this American eatery with a bar.

261 Main St

Burgers, mussels and steaks are among the dishes served at this American eatery with a bar.

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Cafe Silvium

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Popular, casual trattoria with handmade cavatelli & other pastas, plus hearty Italian classics.

371 Shippan Ave

Popular, casual trattoria with handmade cavatelli & other pastas, plus hearty Italian classics.

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John the Baker

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Pizza, pasta & other traditional Italian dishes served in a longtime trattoria with live jazz.

30 Long Ridge Rd

Pizza, pasta & other traditional Italian dishes served in a longtime trattoria with live jazz.

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Welcoming café known for custom-crafted bubble teas alongside ramen, banh mi and other Vietnamese dishes.

191 Summer St

Welcoming café known for custom-crafted bubble teas alongside ramen, banh mi and other Vietnamese dishes.

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Creative Japanese-Thai restaurant featuring sushi, curries, teriyaki & more in a casual setting.

1074 Hope St #14

Creative Japanese-Thai restaurant featuring sushi, curries, teriyaki & more in a casual setting.

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Italian pastas, grilled meats & seafood served in a comfortable environment with white tablecloths.

205 Main St

Italian pastas, grilled meats & seafood served in a comfortable environment with white tablecloths.

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Dig Inn

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Eatery chain for seasonal & locally sourced American food made mostly with vegetables.

43 High Ridge Rd

Eatery chain for seasonal & locally sourced American food made mostly with vegetables.

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Cwispy CHKN

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Crispy fried chicken and waffles share the menu with sliders at this casual eatery known for its multiple sauces.

72 Magee Ave

Crispy fried chicken and waffles share the menu with sliders at this casual eatery known for its multiple sauces.

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Elm

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Seasonal New American fare from an open kitchen in a stylish storefront.

73 Elm St (New Canaan)

Seasonal New American fare from an open kitchen in a stylish storefront.

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Family-friendly outfit serves pizza, wings & standard comfort eats, plus a bar & sports on TV.

1078 Hope St

Family-friendly outfit serves pizza, wings & standard comfort eats, plus a bar & sports on TV.

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Casual local pizzeria chain serving a menu of coal-fired pies, beer & wine since 1925.

64 High Ridge Rd

Casual local pizzeria chain serving a menu of coal-fired pies, beer & wine since 1925.

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Quartiere

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Neapolitan-style pizza and pasta, plus beer, wine and cocktails.

51 Bank St

Neapolitan-style pizza and pasta, plus beer, wine and cocktails.

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Casual, contemporary hangout serving American plates amid sports memorabilia & big-screen TVs.

268 Atlantic St

Casual, contemporary hangout serving American plates amid sports memorabilia & big-screen TVs.

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Sushi X2

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Sushi spot with à la carte & order-all-you-want (but eat-all-you-order) options.

109 Atlantic St

Sushi spot with à la carte & order-all-you-want (but eat-all-you-order) options.

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Mecha Noodle Bar

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Ramen and pho, plus bao buns and dumplings, are served at this noodle shop.

151 Bedford St

Ramen and pho, plus bao buns and dumplings, are served at this noodle shop.

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bartaco

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Light-filled taqueria with a beach theme, open kitchen, lengthy bar & DJ spinning on weekends.

222 Summer St

Light-filled taqueria with a beach theme, open kitchen, lengthy bar & DJ spinning on weekends.

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Tapas & paella, plus a large Spanish wine list, served in a bustling, urbane space with a patio.

222 Summer St

Tapas & paella, plus a large Spanish wine list, served in a bustling, urbane space with a patio.

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Internationally inspired menu with chef's counter seating, a brunch menu & happy hour specials.

184 Summer St

Internationally inspired menu with chef's counter seating, a brunch menu & happy hour specials.

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Farmer's Table

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Farm–to–table dishes are featured at this compact eatery with a cozy ambiance.

12 Forest St (New Canaan)

Farm–to–table dishes are featured at this compact eatery with a cozy ambiance.

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Pappas Pizza

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Pizza, burgers, and other comfort fare served in a casual setting with online ordering and delivery.

201 Main St

Pizza, burgers, and other comfort fare served in a casual setting with online ordering and delivery.

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Taj Stamford

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Chicken tikka masala, lamb, and other familiar Indian dishes served in a casual setting.

211 Summer St

Chicken tikka masala, lamb, and other familiar Indian dishes served in a casual setting.

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Kotobuki

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Sushi & classic Japanese dishes served in a storefront with minimalist decor.

457 Summer St

Sushi & classic Japanese dishes served in a storefront with minimalist decor.

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Mex Spot

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Relaxed eatery serving classic tacos and other familiar Mexican fare, plus margaritas and beer.

137 Connecticut Ave (Norwalk)

Relaxed eatery serving classic tacos and other familiar Mexican fare, plus margaritas and beer.

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Hudson Social CT

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Contemporary restaurant with a full bar & patio, serving steaks, seafood & New American cuisine.

128 Bedford St

Contemporary restaurant with a full bar & patio, serving steaks, seafood & New American cuisine.

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Pellicci's

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Old-school Italian restaurant that's dished out red-sauce classics & family-style meals for decades.

96 Stillwater Ave

Old-school Italian restaurant that's dished out red-sauce classics & family-style meals for decades.

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Small plates & brick-oven pizza served in a bustling bistro with a retro 1950s Rome vibe.

122 Broad St

Small plates & brick-oven pizza served in a bustling bistro with a retro 1950s Rome vibe.

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Çka Ka Qëllu

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Mediterranean restaurant serving traditional Albanian dishes as well as wine, beer and cocktails.

15 Clark St

Mediterranean restaurant serving traditional Albanian dishes as well as wine, beer and cocktails.

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Hibachi, sushi and Asian restaurant with a buffet setting, offering all-you-can-eat items.

850-860 E Main St

Hibachi, sushi and Asian restaurant with a buffet setting, offering all-you-can-eat items.

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Comfortable venue for Asian fusion fare such as Vietnamese pho, Korean gochujang chicken wings, and ramen soup, plus live music.

191 Summer St

Comfortable venue for Asian fusion fare such as Vietnamese pho, Korean gochujang chicken wings, and ramen soup, plus live music.

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Kashi

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Innovative sushi rolls, hibachi & teriyaki in buzzy, illuminated digs with a sake bar.

131 Summer St

Innovative sushi rolls, hibachi & teriyaki in buzzy, illuminated digs with a sake bar.

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Remo's

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Laid-back spot serving Italian classics, brick-oven gourmet pizza, sandwiches & fresh-baked bread.

35 Bedford St

Laid-back spot serving Italian classics, brick-oven gourmet pizza, sandwiches & fresh-baked bread.

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Casual Italian eatery with a modern vibe and menu, plus pizzas and pasta dishes.

275 Summer St

Casual Italian eatery with a modern vibe and menu, plus pizzas and pasta dishes.

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Brasitas

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High-end eatery with tropical decor offering innovative Pan-Latin cuisine & high-octane drinks.

954 E Main St

High-end eatery with tropical decor offering innovative Pan-Latin cuisine & high-octane drinks.

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Greek-style pies, plus other Greek & Italian dishes are served in simple, dinerlike digs.

230 Hope St

Greek-style pies, plus other Greek & Italian dishes are served in simple, dinerlike digs.

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Family-friendly eatery featuring classic Mexican eats plus margaritas and other drinks.

230 Tresser Blvd H002

Family-friendly eatery featuring classic Mexican eats plus margaritas and other drinks.

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Old school diner, grill & bar with retro décor serving American grub from breakfast to dinner.

135 Harvard Ave

Old school diner, grill & bar with retro décor serving American grub from breakfast to dinner.

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Contemporary gastropub offering elevated comfort fare, draft beer & cocktails, plus a rooftop patio.

6 Hbr Pt Rd

Contemporary gastropub offering elevated comfort fare, draft beer & cocktails, plus a rooftop patio.

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Fun, sleek eatery offering all-you-can-eat options of barbecued meats plus seafood and sides.

485 Summer St

Fun, sleek eatery offering all-you-can-eat options of barbecued meats plus seafood and sides.

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Big menu of burgers, salads & sandwiches, plus vintage American fare such as a hot turkey dinner.

209 Bedford St

Big menu of burgers, salads & sandwiches, plus vintage American fare such as a hot turkey dinner.

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Brazilian steakhouse serving grilled meats and a salad bar in an upscale space in the Stamford Town Center.

Center, 230 Tresser Blvd

Brazilian steakhouse serving grilled meats and a salad bar in an upscale space in the Stamford Town Center.

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Fin II

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Artfully presented sushi arrives without fuss in snug, simple quarters with sidewalk seating.

219 Main St

Artfully presented sushi arrives without fuss in snug, simple quarters with sidewalk seating.

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Tutti Pazzi

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Italian menu with lots of choices, including housemade pasta, in a light-filled bi-level space.

269 Bedford St

Italian menu with lots of choices, including housemade pasta, in a light-filled bi-level space.

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Thai curries meet Japanese sushi & teriyaki in a small jewel-green space with stained bamboo.

83 Prospect St

Thai curries meet Japanese sushi & teriyaki in a small jewel-green space with stained bamboo.

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