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Trending Restaurants in Connecticut

Monthly discoveries · Places on the rise

Good places keep getting better. Discover restaurants making the biggest gains in Restaurant Score and find a new favourite for your next visit.

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The Restaurants on the rise

Leading monthly increases · Connecticut
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71.6
#1

Stamford Connecticut

Shah's Halal Food Stamford

trending_up+53.7pts
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69.2
#2

Pawcatuck Connecticut

J & G Railside Restaurant

trending_up+51.9pts
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66.6
#3

Danbury Connecticut

The#One

trending_up+50.0pts
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#4

AYCE Mongolian Grill

place Bridgeport, Connecticut

trending_up+49.9pts
66.5
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#5

Bedford Post Barn

place Stamford, Connecticut

trending_up+46.7pts
62.2
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#6

Crescent Beach Stand

place Niantic, Connecticut

trending_up+42.8pts
61.2
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#7

Q'Hubo Restaurant and Bakery

place Middletown, Connecticut

trending_up+39.5pts
63.7
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#8

Fresh Greens & Proteins Newington

place Newington, Connecticut

trending_up+38.0pts
63.4
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#9

Taquerio

place Mystic, Connecticut

trending_up+37.3pts
76.7
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#10

Top's China

place Pawcatuck, Connecticut

trending_up+36.3pts
62.5
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#11

Country Diner

place Hazardville, Connecticut

trending_up+35.0pts
74.0
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#12

JAYA'S KITCHEN PURE VEGETARIAN

place Orange, Connecticut

trending_up+34.0pts
76.6
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#13

Sparrow Pizza Bar

place West Hartford, Connecticut

trending_up+34.0pts
73.4
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#14

Olivia's Noodle House

place Glastonbury Center, Connecticut

trending_up+33.1pts
70.3
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#15

Penny Farthing Tea Room and Bakery

place Morris, Connecticut

trending_up+32.7pts
73.6
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#16

The Waveny Tavern by PXK

place New Canaan, Connecticut

trending_up+32.7pts
71.9
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#17

Mark's Restaurant

place Thompsonville, Connecticut

trending_up+32.7pts
68.3
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#18

Max Downtown

place Hartford, Connecticut

trending_up+32.6pts
73.8
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#19

Tacos Mi Nacho

place Meriden, Connecticut

trending_up+31.6pts
62.8
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#20

Mirsina's Restaurant

place Old Saybrook Center, Connecticut

trending_up+31.4pts
80.1
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#21

Osteria D’Ambra

place Long Hill, Connecticut

trending_up+30.8pts
68.1
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#22

Abbott's Lobster In the Rough

place Noank, Connecticut

trending_up+30.5pts
71.9
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#23

Kashi

place Stamford, Connecticut

trending_up+30.4pts
81.0
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#24

September In Bangkok

place Bridgeport, Connecticut

trending_up+30.4pts
66.8
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#25

The Pizza Lady

place Pawcatuck, Connecticut

trending_up+29.1pts
70.7
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A little context

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. This list reflects score growth; our restaurant rankings in Connecticut offer another way to discover places by their current score. Explore the scoring methodology for more context.

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