TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Norwalk - Updated November 2024

Camille Wilson

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"Small interior seating that plays rock music with great service and awesome food. A treat for a vegan and vegetarian. The nachos and beans had nice..."

Maulik Thakkar

"I can't get enough of how stellar and fresh the food is here. It's incredible to be able to eat so many flavors while also being so..."

Andrew Xue

The Spread

Wheelchair Accessible

"Whether it's appetizers, dinner, brunch or just cocktails, Spread takes great care in the service and their menu. I've never had a bad meal or..."

RoseAnne Sanders

"Delicious! Had reservation on Saturday night at 830. The place was packed and only had to wait about 10 min...but I was happy to do so because..."

Sarah Imarata

"So happy I got to spend some time at The Spread and El Segundo while in town! Food was perfect as we sampled the grilled squid, beef tongue, el..."

Jay Bauder

"I recently had a private party at The Spread SoNo for my 40th Birthday. Everything about it was beyond my expectations from the time we started..."

Jeanine Murphy Chakar

"I love having The Spread in Greenwich! I recently celebrated my 30th birthday with a group of 16 friends in their side room and it was spectacular...."

Morgan Fitzpatrick

"This is a special place, it may not seem it, at first. The decor is a little underwhelming, the staff very funky, but you won't be disappointed in..."

Clayton Wheat

"Amazing Mother’s Day Brunch and our waiter, Chico was on..."

Cristy Lee

"the Alaskan-Benny is to die for! Go here almost every Sunday for brunch. Great crowd, GREAT service, and AMAZING food. The homefries-- you will want..."

Kelly Broschardt

"Awesome place! Good food, drinks and service! Nicole, the manager, is the..."

Mari Palchik

"Love the vibes and energy of this place. Also one of my favorite chefs Carlos with an incredible..."

Maria Lourdes Vilas

"Love this place and the people there! Food is always an awesome combo of fresh ingredients, the drinks perfection and great music to work it off..."

Thea Tsiranides

"Farm to table.......every bite was scrumptious! Staff is super nice. Brought out Birthday desert & sang Happy..."

Cookie Hartigan Yordon

"My husband and I went to El Segundo last night and they were hosting a private event so the manager sent us over to The Spread! We were skeptical but..."

Shawna Gillespie

"the most amazing staff and service thank you Nicole and Carlos for going above and beyond for our group..."

Autumn Fonteyn

"Food was excellent! Our server Fernando was great too! Will definitely be going..."

Eleni Koukides

"Amazing food! Incredible drinks! Really nice staff! A great place to go if you want to eat/drink, dance good music and have a lot of..."

Aline Braile

"Went to The Spread for the first time on Sunday for brunch. The food and drinks were amazing! We sat outside so our dogs could join us - the service..."

Ana Wood

"Great food, good service and decent prices. Went on a double date with some friends. The Brussels Sprouts and grilled oysters were absolutely..."

Katherine Perez

"Awesome work dinner we had Wednesday night, the quality of food is great, the service is great, the environment and the location are very attractive..."

Abi Pena

"Great outdoor dining space with lights and next to a large water fountain. Good was delicious, servers were really nice and attentive. Went with a..."

Sakira Del Rosario

"Brunch, was the best we have ever had. Could not find fault with the food or the servers. The French toast was incredible as was the dressing on the..."

Food Lover

"The Spread is a perfect combo to go on a date or to gather with friends. Their layout provides the flexibility of both ! They have a lovely outdoor..."

Alesya Dumova

Bistro Mediterranean & Tapas Bar

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"Great experience!!!!! The service was great our waiter (Rudy) was very accommodating, and was spot on!!! The food was beautiful and delicious. Dining..."

Steve Spaeth

"A tucked away gem with great food and a wonderful staff. They have just added an outdoor patio! Stop by, you will love it..."

Katie Monti Buch

"I have brought family, friends and colleagues here. The food is top notch, and prices are very reasonable for what you are getting. I have been to..."

Matthew Olson

"Travelled from East Haven to feast on chef Gabriel's amazing food. We had tapas, brussel sprout salad, blue point oysters, salmon, ribeye, and skirt..."

Annie Amrose

"First time there went for Valentine's dinner ordered from the regular menu. Everything from the starter small plates to our entrees was amazing. Food..."

Ellen Andersen

"Excellent wine selection. Creative and delicious tapas. Friendly & attentive staff. Great with friends or for..."

Claudette G Quadrini

"I have eaten here twice, the food is amazing!!! I will be back to try their surf and turf! AND they also..."

Jackie Indigo Onassis

"Our second home! Love them!! Food, service and setting are great! Always a good meal, great wines and good..."

Jenn Higham

"Specials are always great. Service is attentive without being overwhelming. Good wine list at affordable..."

Peter Justason

"Great food, beautiful athmosphere, and fast and attentive..."

Marina Lapatski

"Food is absolutely delicious! Staff always friendly and willing to go the extra..."

Bobby Buch

"The tapas were excellent! Excited to have a spot that is not in the obscene Sono area where you can grab good food and..."

Eric Mendez

"Just went for lunch today! Wonderful food!!!! The $12.50 Prix fixe menu is a steal!!! I got so much food and all of it (seafood bisque and mahi mahi)..."

Samantha K Fargione

"Love it..."

Debra Raflowitz Clark

"Best food I had in my entire..."

Fannie Katy Diaz

"One of the best paellas I’ve had, Great food, great quality and the price was great. Staff were very friendly and attentive. All the dishes were..."

Daritza Polanco (Dvpolanco)

"Came here for a family reunion had great tapas, entrees and drinks. The service was amazing, very friendly great atmosphere. Not too busy and got..."

Anna Mallardi

"Excellent place, good was delicious, excellent service, I highly recommended...."

Rocio Torres Nerio

"This place is absolutely AMAZING!! I consider myself a bit of a self proclaimed food critic, and this restaurant is truly a hidden gem. Definitely a..."

Gabby fn Paiva

"It's on a busy, hill turn, that people like to speed on. So getting to the restaurant can be a little harrowing depending on the time of day. But..."

Brian Eder

"My family and I just happened to eat here while traveling. It was delicious! We are a big foodie family and loved everything! Their food is all..."

sharon humphrey

"Great food - great service - and great choices! Lovely restaurant - very comfortable and open. The tapas items were interesting and the mojitos were..."

SALLY LAURENT

"Underrated! Absolutely amazing. We have come here several times, and every time we are impressed. The atmosphere is great, the wine and liquor..."

Cole Gebhardt

Saffron Indian Cuisine

79/100 (1274 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I had no idea I never reviewed this place. I love them and I recommend them to every friend I meet, every person I talk to in a store, really just..."

Nicholas Ruiz

"Very good, authentic, homemade Indian cuisine. The owner, Pinky, is personable and concerned that the food is made correctly and to the customer's..."

Mark LoGiurato

"Great food and service. I would definitely recommend this,to anyone who love indian..."

JACOB ROY

"They use family recipes, and make your dining experience feel more like a homestay experience/like they're hosting you in their Punjabi kitchen. We..."

Anna Lietman

"Great food. Spices can be customised. Pinky, the sweet and caring owner will guide you through the menu. Now, the food. We ordered a kebab, garlic..."

Aratrika Debnath

"Delicious food. I requested non spicy and it was perfect. Lots of gluten free..."

David Garvin

"I'd give this place 4 stars for the food but that one extra star is for the service. The owner aunty is so friendly and nice. She offered us Dal..."

Shrey Singhal

Stew Leonard's

77/100 (5750 ratings)

Specialty Food Market

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Thank you to Billy and his amazing birthday party staff. They put on quite a spectacular 6th birthday party for my daughter today. They had the..."

Kimberly Grauer Keener

"Stew Leonard’s is the best! Once around the loop ready to check out, and we forgot Stew’s Rippled Potato Chips 1lb bag. Twice around the loop, we..."

Eric Medhus

"Stew's is the best! I have a 2 year old and a newborn, Stew's was the first place we stopped after being discharged from the hospital after having..."

Heather Buzzetto

"Stew Leonard's is my favorite place, every thing is fresh & the staff is always friendly, the lady who takes care the animals outside does a..."

Patricia Yupanqui

"100% satisfied with my daughters 3rd birthday party at Stews and a great value! They took care of literally everything - a spacious and decorated..."

Rachel Pencu

"This place was amazing! We are traveling around the country and happened to come across this gem. It is the best experience I've ever had at a..."

Marlis Renee

"Every year I am blown away by the staff here- they work so hard and they're unfailingly pleasant. It's a madhouse at the holidays, but it's still a..."

Amy Dodd Scatenato

"This is not just an average grocery store, it’s an experience. There are talking and singing vegetables and animals throughout the store that..."

Brittanie Quain

"Best places ever to shop everything always fresh there love it my favorite..."

Angela Fabricatore

"Stews is awesome employees are always so friendly and helpful there bakery is unbelievable awesome..."

James Andrasi

"Being from Wisconsin, I had to stop at a place that tags itself as the largest dairy store in the world. Problem is this is a grocery store. It’s a..."

Michael Grayson

"Love the produce at this place. While they do not have a huge array of regular grocery items (this is after all really a dairy store,) there is..."

Kate Connors

"I love this place. Clean and fun shopping. Stew's have so much to offer by way of healthy natural choices, and an emphasis on offering premium..."

Denise L-Asif

"Does it get any better than Stew’s? I think not. And this time of year is obviously the best- apple cider goodies, pumpkin pie, fall florals, the..."

Lindsay Lewis

"What started out as my girlfriend saying "hey how do you feel about singing vegetables?" turned into a great experience. As someone not from the area..."

Nicholos Bitsis

"We love stews. They have an amazing variety of produce, fresh baked goods, meats and cheeses, and seafood. The store itself is an adventure that we..."

Becca

"I wish Stew Leonard's had a location closer to East Lyme! My family had a blast shopping. Food looks delicious.. and the Ice Cream super..."

Kristin Brown

"An interesting layout and large store. If looking for restrooms, look up alittle past bread area, while following foot prints easy to walk past sign..."

Douglas Champagney

Harbor Lights

77/100 (1675 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Great food, drink and a fabulous location. Best waterfront restaurant in Fairfield County... The fish, lobster and shellfish are always fresh and..."

Thomas S. Corona Sr

"I was amazed at the exceptional customer service that we received while dining here yesterday! While enjoying our lunch on the outside deck a pair of..."

Jaclyn DiProspero

"Don't know where previous reviewer parked so that her car was in water, never seen water in their lot it is well above the harbor! We've eaten here..."

Lori Ammann

"I have never been in such a good restaurant!!!! Amazing view, extraordinary food, the best..."

Giorgos Pantelidis

"I enjoyed oyster platter and chocolate mousse dessert is to die for! So good..."

Agnes Bradbury

"Great view, staff friendly and good..."

Denise Brindisi McIntyre

"Staff is amazing, view is to die for.....we come here for all of our special events!!! Love, love,..."

Fafa Damanti Reyes

"Beautiful views, excellent service, impeccable food and an upscale yet down to earth ambience!! Plus "Jimmy" makes everyone smile. Love it! Sonny..."

Sonny Grosso

"Exquisite food and wine with a whiff of continental culture, the staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Great parking and fabulous view I will be..."

Eileen Lanphier

"Amazing place, Perfect Food, Great Service, and Incredible water..."

Claudio Crespo

"The food is absolutely the best in town (maybe even in the state?) and the service is incredible... and the views from the restaurant right on the..."

Laura London

"Beautiful place I was their for the celebration of James Nobles Life. The food and service were over the..."

Stacy Kay-Sercus

"This was more of an 4.5 stars experience. Beautiful location right on the water. Reserved this place for a bday celebration. Parking is a little..."

Adam Galazka

"You just have to see past the dates carpet, and some of the 1990s decor, and you will have a wonderful dining experience. The views from the tables..."

Seamus McEvoy

"Stopped by for dinner while we were in Stamford. It was a nice place with very good food. The drinks were a little too sweet but the food and dessert..."

Prazeena Shrestha

"Amazing place, food and service was great, nice indoor and outdoor seating areas. Parking lot is small and fills up fast, but nice valet service...."

Jason Vectrex

"My family and I celebrated my sister's birthday at Harbor Lights yesterday, and we had a FABULOUS evening with outstanding food and beautiful..."

Theresa Tartarone

"6 of us reserved here for July 4th (covid era) and we were not disappointed! The view was wonderful, the dishes delicious and service very friendly..."

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