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Leading monthly increases · Connecticut
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66.6
#1

Danbury Connecticut

The#One

trending_up+50.0pts
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62.2
#2

Stamford Connecticut

Bedford Post Barn

trending_up+46.7pts
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73.4
#3

West Hartford Connecticut

Sparrow Pizza Bar

trending_up+34.0pts
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#4

Olivia's Noodle House

place Glastonbury Center, Connecticut

trending_up+33.1pts
70.3
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#5

Penny Farthing Tea Room and Bakery

place Morris, Connecticut

trending_up+32.7pts
73.6
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#6

Allium Eatery

place Saugatuck, Connecticut

trending_up+23.7pts
66.0
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#7

D'Arcos Bar and Restaurant

place Bethel, Connecticut

trending_up+17.7pts
60.7
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#8

Airway Restaurant

place Windsor Locks, Connecticut

trending_up+15.7pts
71.1
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#9

Brooklyn Country View Restaurant

place East Brooklyn, Connecticut

trending_up+15.4pts
79.3
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#10

MIA Restaurant & Bar - Middletown

place Middletown, Connecticut

trending_up+15.2pts
74.0
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#11

Cafe Aura

place Manchester, Connecticut

trending_up+14.9pts
72.7
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#12

Sherwood Diner

place Staples, Connecticut

trending_up+14.6pts
75.9
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#13

Athenian Diner II

place Middletown, Connecticut

trending_up+14.3pts
69.9
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#14

Banana Brasil West Haven

place West Haven, Connecticut

trending_up+14.3pts
69.0
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#15

Constantine’s on the Bay

place Niantic, Connecticut

trending_up+14.1pts
69.1
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#16

River: A Waterfront Restaurant and Bar

place Wethersfield, Connecticut

trending_up+13.2pts
72.8
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#17

The Quail & Ale Neighborhood Pub

place Derby, Connecticut

trending_up+12.8pts
78.1
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#18

Nino's

place Darien Downtown, Connecticut

trending_up+12.6pts
77.7
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#19

NAYA

place Noroton Heights, Connecticut

trending_up+12.6pts
69.2
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#20

Bubbakoo's Burritos

place Norwalk, Connecticut

trending_up+12.2pts
81.6
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#21

Chili's Grill & Bar

place Shelton, Connecticut

trending_up+11.2pts
77.9
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#22

Hartford Giant Grinder - Westbrook

place Westbrook Center, Connecticut

trending_up+11.1pts
73.4
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#23

Acme Burger Connecticut

place Middletown, Connecticut

trending_up+11.0pts
73.7
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#24

Shah's Halal Food Newington

place Newington, Connecticut

trending_up+10.7pts
75.0
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#25

Shah's Halal Food - Bridgeport

place Bridgeport, Connecticut

trending_up+10.7pts
69.7
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Trending follows the largest positive changes in Restaurant Score over a monthly comparison. The current scores are dated October 9, 2026; the comparison target is September 9, 2026. The nearest earlier weekly observation, up to 14 days before that target, supplies each restaurant's starting score.

Changes are measured in points. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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