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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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#26

Candy's Chapina Restaurant

place New London, Connecticut

trending_up+28.3pts
63.4
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#27

La Joya Mexican Kitchen

place Simsbury Center, Connecticut

trending_up+27.7pts
73.6
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#28

La Fogata Restaurant

place Waterbury, Connecticut

trending_up+26.2pts
54.4
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#29

Genesis Brunch & CO

place Orange, Connecticut

trending_up+26.2pts
47.5
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#30

The Painted Baker Cafe

place Putnam, Connecticut

trending_up+25.3pts
74.9
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#31

Sushi Do

place West Haven, Connecticut

trending_up+24.3pts
46.7
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#32

Allium Eatery

place Saugatuck, Connecticut

trending_up+23.7pts
66.0
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#33

King Wah Chinese Restaurant

place Norwich, Connecticut

trending_up+22.9pts
68.7
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#34

Tokyo Cafe

place Newington, Connecticut

trending_up+22.9pts
64.5
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#35

CAVA

place Newington, Connecticut

trending_up+22.1pts
67.3
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#36

Wood-N-Tap

place Wallingford Center, Connecticut

trending_up+21.8pts
70.7
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#37

Breaking Crab

place Waterbury, Connecticut

trending_up+21.7pts
71.5
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#38

Abigail's Grille and Wine Bar

place Weatogue, Connecticut

trending_up+21.6pts
76.2
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#39

Golden Dragon

place West Haven, Connecticut

trending_up+21.3pts
58.4
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#40

Taco Bell

place Wallingford Center, Connecticut

trending_up+20.7pts
68.3
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#41

Jersey Mike's Subs

place Wethersfield, Connecticut

trending_up+20.6pts
59.1
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#42

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

place Storrs, Connecticut

trending_up+20.4pts
79.2
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#43

The Whelk

place Saugatuck, Connecticut

trending_up+19.3pts
74.9
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#44

THE SLOPPY WAFFLE LLC

place Newington, Connecticut

trending_up+19.1pts
72.5
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#45

Deli Delights & Convenience LLC

place New Britain, Connecticut

trending_up+18.9pts
74.2
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#46

The Granola Bar

place Westport Village, Connecticut

trending_up+18.3pts
72.1
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#47

Shiki Hibachi & Sushi

place Stamford, Connecticut

trending_up+18.2pts
81.8
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#48

Pa Medallo

place West Haven, Connecticut

trending_up+18.2pts
61.0
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#49

JAIPORE Xpress

place Ridgefield, Connecticut

trending_up+18.0pts
85.3
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#50

Mickey's Oceanic Grill

place East Hartford, Connecticut

trending_up+18.0pts
69.7
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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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