• Cafés

    Where do grab a hot or cold beverage and enjoy a pastry or sandwich.

  • Burgers and Fries

    The classic american style menu or things that are grilled, potatoes that are fried, and many flavors in between.

  • Water Views

    Outdoor dining near water.

  • Italian

    The best Italian Restaurants in Norwalk

  • Seafood

    Norwalk Oysters and all things sea food.

  • Neighborhoods

    Explore food options by neighborhood

Central Norwalk

Discover Norwalk Pizza

Periodically we do extensive research and eat a lot of pizza. This means we have a go to list of who does the best pizza in Norwalk. Norwalk is home

Wave Hill Breads Cappuccino
Cafe

Wave Hill Breads

Wave Hill Breads offers a full cafe experience on Westport Ave in Norwalk that provides an oasis of fresh bread in the corridor.

A lobster roll with chunks of lobster meat in a toasted bun, served on a paper plate with a side of golden French fries. The meal is placed on a black metal mesh table.
American

Best Lobster Roll

Harvesting succulent lobster from the Long Island Sound is but a faded memory. The coastal harbors of Connecticut used to be home to the vibrant industry of the local lobster

American

Overton’s

Overton sits on the Norwalk Harbor next to Veteran’s Park. It’s a seasonally operated waterside hamburger and hot dog stand, kind of a dying breed in Connecticut, and one of

Brunch

Silvermine Market

Tucked away in the heart of the Silvermine neighborhood is the rustic red storefront to the Silvermine Market. Today it offers everything from breakfast to catering. Nothing beats small town

Asian

Kazu Sushi Bar & Japanese

Traditional Japanese flavors entice you to explore new dishes, friendly service keeps you coming back to the venerable Kazu. The location next to the AMC movies in SoNo also helps

Cafe

Cafe Dolce

From classic Hungarian pastries to rich coffee, this european style cafe is the place to be.

East Norwalk

Mr. Frosty’s

The lines in the summer wrap around the block. Mr. Frosty’s is open year-round and anchors the lively corner of East Norwalk where the neighborhood is the walkable ideal of

East Norwalk

Don Carmelo’s

East Norwalk is rapidly becoming the goto food destination in Norwalk. Forget the trendy SoNo eateries with their crowded sidewalks, come explore the fresh fare served up waterside views in

Latin American

Calle Arepas Bar

Popular items of this Venezuelan restaurant includes stuffed arepas, empanadas and pastelistos. 74 N Main St Norwalk CT 06854 (203) 612-4949 website: lacallearepasbar.com

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Central Norwalk

Pizza Week January 2021

The pandemic has been good for the restaurants that sling pizza. Sales nationally are up 20%, fueling the interest of many restaurants to pivot to pizza. What’s not to love

what to eat

Outdoor Dining: Who Is Doing What

With phase 1 of the great reopening underway, there’s a smattering of activity related to restaurants who are venturing into the realm of outdoor dining, or at least tables outside.

American

The Lime Restaurant Reopens

A favorite for those who enjoy organic and natural foods, The Lime Restaurant has reopened. Curbside Pick Up and delivery services are now available. Outdoor dining begins on Wednesday May 20th. 

Dispatch During COVID-19

Curbside Pickup & Take Out Norwalk Restaurants

Sure you could cook or something, but the local restaurants need your dining dollars too! Here are the brave kitchens ready to deliver your meals. Hey, we know the list

Cafe

Grab a Cup at Allora Coffee and Bites

Tucked away on Orchard street, is a tiny cafe with a bright seaside theme of brilliant orange and blues called Allora. The Italian coast inspired the decor, but the coffee

Central Norwalk

Stew Leonards

1969 was a pivotal year for history making events, men landed on the moon, the Gap opened in San Francisco and the world’s largest dairy store (at least according to Ripley’s) opened

Tapas

Paella Wine and Tapas Bar

Overlooking Freese Park is one of Norwalk’s best spots for a European style restaurant experience. Paella delivers on fresh food that evokes the regions of Spain that contributed to the

American

Tavern on 7

Comfortable and cosy, Tavern on 7 offers a view of the Norwalk River along with its classic pub fare. The honey-colored wood evokes a different place from the strip mall aesthetic

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Italian

Jordan’s

To really get the vibe of Norwalk, a trip to Jordan’s is necessary. But first, you have to pick the right location. Jordan’s, the original, located on Westport Ave. is

American

Oak and Almond

Overlooking the Norwalk DMV, Oak and Almond offers a unique farm to table vibe with different rooms to fit everything from large community style tables to private gatherings. They even

Oneils Sono
Irish

O’Neils

O’Neils is an Irish pub. Which means they have scones. And revere Guinness. This is the one place in town sure to lift your spirits, and not just with spirits,

Beaches

Ripka’s Beach Cafe

Ripka’s is an unusual spot in Norwalk. It’s got the vibe of a beachside shack, yet the shack is more like a 1950s school room, cinderblock aesthetic, and the food