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1. Millwright's Restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4122)
$$$$
• American • Simsbury
Booked 50 times today
With its unique setting perched atop a waterfall in Simsbury, Connecticut, Millwright’s invites guests to dine in the 17th century mill with acclaimed, James Beard nominated Chef Tyler Anderson and his team. Featuring daily-chosen farm ingredients, the freshest and most select product, proprietary cocktails, and exciting wine menu, Millwright’s offers a new experience to the Farmington Valley farm-to-table dining scene. The culinary team understands the impact of the highest-quality fresh ingredients. Millwright’s kitchen thrives on local ingredients – grown, raised, produced, foraged and prepared – whenever possible. They also take the farm-to-table concept one step further. Millwright’s has partnered with a farm that will grow most of its organic produce. The “Inspired New England” cuisine at Millwright’s pays homage to the land, to the flavor-rich quality of local, fresh ingredients and to the time-honored cooking techniques that enhance the natural goodness of those ingredients.
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2. Piccolo Arancio
4.7
Exceptional(1325)
$$$$
• Italian • Farmington
Booked 4 times today
Piccolo Arancio is the perfect spot for a romantic evening. It's described as a 'quiet dinner among friends' with 'fresh, vivid flavors' that make it 'worth the time to do reservations and enjoy the table for the evening'. The ambiance is cozy and relaxing, perfect for a date night or a get-together with your loved one.
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3. The Mill on the River
4.8
Exceptional(2654)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • South Windsor
Booked 63 times today
The Mill on the River is one of the most picturesque restaurants in Connecticut. With a reputation of excellence for over forty years, it is the flagship restaurant of the Mill Restaurant Group. The Mill on the River is the perfect blend of traditional New England comfort and upscale dining elegance.Featuring an exciting menu of creative, modern American cuisine and an extensive wine and bar menu; The Mill on the River can please even the most discerning diner. Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner for two, a special family celebration, a business meeting, or even a casual evening at the bar, The Mill on the River looks forward to accommodating you! For Parties over 6 please call the us directly. at 860 289 7929.
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4. Artisan - West Hartford
4.6
Exceptional(1878)
$$$$
• American • Hartford
Booked 54 times today
Artisan - West Hartford is the perfect spot for a romantic evening. Reviews highlight its 'elegant, cool and classy' ambiance, ideal for a 'romantic and cozy' night. It's praised for its 'romantic dinner' atmosphere, 'beautiful decor', and 'beautiful atmosphere' which makes it a 'great romantic spot'. The 'romantic, cozy, and refined' covered patio section is a hit among couples. So, if you're looking for a charming place to woo your loved one, Artisan - West Hartford is the place to be!
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5. The Laurel
4.7
Exceptional(133)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • West Hartford
Booked 41 times today
The Laurel is a celebration of global flavors crafted with love and locally sourced ingredients. Chef Ashley Flagg takes a farm-to-table approach creating inventive share plates that highlight the freshest local produce. Guests can enjoy this culinary experience in a cozy, brick-walled, candlelit atmosphere alongside a uniquely crafted cocktail. Now offering Private Dining!
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6. J. Gilbert’s – Wood Fired Steaks & Seafood – Glastonbury
4.9
Exceptional(10907)
$$$$
• Steak • Glastonbury
Booked 66 times today
Located just west of Glastonbury’s Main Street on tree-lined Glastonbury Boulevard, J. Gilbert’s has been lauded as one of Glastonbury’s finest hidden gems. Consistently an OpenTable Diners Choice Winner and J. Gilbert's Glastonbury has been named in the top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in the US for two years running (#1 for Connecticut). Some consider us the best steakhouse in Glastonbury. Others simply consider us the best restaurant in Glastonbury. Enjoy our Prime wood-fired steaks and seafood – led by award-winning Executive Chef Erik Blommstran and inspired by Kansas City-steakhouse fare – in a luxe, yet warm atmosphere, all served with impeccable care. Guests enjoy the finest cuts of steak, fresh seafood (including award-winning crab cakes) & other house made favorites like our hand-cut Blue Cheese Potato Chips, 24 Layer Cake and more. The extensive cocktail, martini & wine list offers the perfect compliment to an excellent meal. Reservations are highly recommended.
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7. River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar
4.4
Awesome(3292)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Wethersfield
Booked 54 times today
At River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar, a multi-tiered deck will allow those who wish to dine alfresco a spectacular, panoramic view of the river and the Putnam Bridge. The views are equally sensational from the interior space where every table in the dining room and every seat in the bar enjoy the magnificence of the setting.River: A Waterfront Restaurant & Bar features Prime Steaks and fabulously prepared Italian food, including house-made fresh pasta, wood-fired artisanal pizzas, locally-sourced seafood, and beautifully handcrafted desserts.
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8. B Napoli
4.8
Exceptional(2144)
$$$$
• Contemporary Italian • West Springfield
Booked 22 times today
bNapoli Italian is a contemporary Italian restaurant serving authentic cuisine from the Naples region of Italy using only top quality ingredients. Reservations are highly recommended as they are booking for indoor as well as outdoor dining on their 28 seat enclosed patio. BNapoli is known for their professional yet approachable service, beautifully created from scratch menu and inventive balanced cocktails. They offer an eclectic 100 label variety of new and old world wine focused mainly on North America and Italy from a glass enclosed temperature controlled wine room. Their cocktail menu is culinary based and guest focused offering creative seasonal takes on timeless classics and they also offer six draft lines featuring local breweries as well as a small curated selection of bottles.
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9. The Charles - Wethersfield
4.5
Awesome(1977)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Wethersfield
Booked 38 times today
Vintage Feel, Modern Taste – Welcome to The CharlesLocated in the historic Old Wethersfield, CT, The Charles blends timeless charm with contemporary cuisine. Whether you're dropping in for a craft cocktail and small bite at the bar, enjoying a fireside dinner, hosting a business meeting in our state-of-the-art Board Room, or celebrating a special occasion in our private dining room, The Charles offers an experience for every guest.As we proudly celebrate 5 years in June 2025, The Charles has earned over 70 awards for excellence in culinary innovation, beverage programs, service, ambiance, and community involvement.Come see why The Charles continues to be a local favorite and a destination dining experience.CT Magazine's 2025 Best RestaurantsStatewide Finalist▪ Business Lunch▪ Most Romantic▪ Wine SelectionStatewide Runner-Up▪ American New▪ Fine DiningHartford County Winner▪ American New▪ Fine Dining▪ Most RomanticCRA (2022)Best Restaurant – North Region
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10. The Courtroom at The Abner Hotel
4.3
Awesome(205)
$$$$
• American • Litchfield
Booked 8 times today
Situated in the historic main courtroom of The Abner, The Courtroom serves modern tavern food with continental influences, utilizing locally sourced ingredients. Guests can enjoy delicious food, expertly crafted cocktails, a vibrant atmosphere, and exceptional attention to detail. Whether you're stopping by for a drink, a light bite, or a full meal, The Courtroom offers flexible, casual dining at the heart of the community.
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  • Ellen
    New York City •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    The first person you meet when you enter any business is very important for setting the tone for an establishment and wow they got it right here with a welcoming host! We had a lovely table and while the room was full we could actually converse.. thats novel these days! The seting was very comfortable with attractive exposed brick and a beautiful mural. Food was excellent starting with Crab tostada and tuna tartare. We have gluten sensitivity and when the dish was served the server acknowledge that it was prepared GF… almost every item on the menu we were told by our server could be done GF. The prawns w/grits were vg and had nice heat. We also had a burger ( unfortuntley no GF bun)… came with fries which were just mediocre.. a little greasy but easy to overlook with everything else exceeding our expectations. We each had a delicious glass of pinto noir. I highly recommend The Laurel.
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    The Laurel$$$$• Contemporary American• West Hartford
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    4.7
  • John
    Denver / Colorado •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Fantastic customer experience and wonderful food! Our waiter Jack F. was very helpful and attentive. He made our evening very enjoyable
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    Millwright's Restaurant$$$$• American• Simsbury
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    4.8
  • Esty
    Washington, D.C. Area •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Food was delicious and the staff were very attentive!
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    The Mill on the River$$$$• Contemporary American• South Windsor
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    4.8
  • IanGold
    Greater Boston •83 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Great experience! Thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere of the patio, food and beverage, as well as attentive and kind service.
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    Artisan - West Hartford$$$$• American• Hartford
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    4.6
  • StuartGold
    New York City •65 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jun 2, 2026
    We had a great experience for dinner a few nights ago. The food and service was excellent
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    Piccolo Arancio$$$$• Italian• Farmington
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    4.7

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