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#76

The Village Bistro

place Chester Center, Connecticut

trending_up+6.7pts
71.2
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#77

Smokes on Spokes BBQ

place Mechanicsville, Connecticut

trending_up+6.7pts
63.7
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#78

Mi Cultura II Cafe

place Thompsonville, Connecticut

trending_up+6.6pts
73.6
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#79

Haring's Noank

place Noank, Connecticut

trending_up+6.5pts
68.0
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#80

The Commissary by Liberty Rock

place Shelton, Connecticut

trending_up+6.5pts
65.0
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#81

Favorites Bistro Bar

place New London, Connecticut

trending_up+6.4pts
75.0
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#82

MofonGo Restaurant-Willimantic

place Willimantic, Connecticut

trending_up+6.4pts
69.3
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#83

Kaliubon Ramen & Poke (Wethersfield)

place Wethersfield, Connecticut

trending_up+6.3pts
76.1
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#84

CASA Grille

place Watertown, Connecticut

trending_up+6.3pts
72.8
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#85

Mosaico Cuisine

place North Haven, Connecticut

trending_up+6.3pts
69.4
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#86

Groton Townhouse Restaurant

place Conning Towers-Nautilus Park, Connecticut

trending_up+6.3pts
69.1
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#87

Halal Munchies

place Middletown, Connecticut

trending_up+6.2pts
70.5
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#88

Shah's Halal Food - Stratford

place Stratford Downtown, Connecticut

trending_up+6.1pts
69.2
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#89

Toka

place New Haven, Connecticut

trending_up+6.0pts
75.2
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#90

Carpenter's Pub

place Bridgeport, Connecticut

trending_up+6.0pts
69.6
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#91

Cream Time Restaurant

place East Hartford, Connecticut

trending_up+6.0pts
69.5
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#92

Shah's Halal Food - Glastonbury

place Glastonbury Center, Connecticut

trending_up+5.9pts
74.5
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#93

Millpond Gatherings

place Northford, Connecticut

trending_up+5.9pts
74.2
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#94

Brasserie Saint Germain

place Ridgefield, Connecticut

trending_up+5.9pts
70.2
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#95

The Old Oak Tavern

place Gaylordsville, Connecticut

trending_up+5.8pts
75.6
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#96

The Social Bar + Kitchen

place New London, Connecticut

trending_up+5.8pts
75.1
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#97

Sly Bandit Brewing Company

place South Wilton, Connecticut

trending_up+5.8pts
73.1
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#98

Square Peg Pizzeria East Hartford

place East Hartford, Connecticut

trending_up+5.8pts
67.9
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#99

Trattoria Dal Forno

place North Haven, Connecticut

trending_up+5.8pts
58.4
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#100

1Love Jamaican Restaurant

place Thompsonville, Connecticut

trending_up+5.7pts
59.2
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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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