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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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#51

Piolin Restaurant

place Hartford, Connecticut

trending_up+17.9pts
76.9
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#52

Locali

place New Canaan, Connecticut

trending_up+17.8pts
78.6
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#53

D'Arcos Bar and Restaurant

place Bethel, Connecticut

trending_up+17.7pts
60.7
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#54

Riley's Hot Dog & Burger Gourmet

place New Britain, Connecticut

trending_up+17.4pts
83.5
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#55

SoNo Harbor Deli & Cafe

place Norwalk, Connecticut

trending_up+17.3pts
78.9
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#56

Lobster Landing

place Clinton, Connecticut

trending_up+17.3pts
70.6
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#57

J. Gilbert's Wood-Fired Steaks & Seafood

place Glastonbury Center, Connecticut

trending_up+17.2pts
80.6
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#58

El Cochinito

place Bridgeport, Connecticut

trending_up+17.2pts
60.6
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#59

Plan b Burger Bar - Simsbury

place Simsbury Center, Connecticut

trending_up+17.0pts
75.6
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#60

Bubbakoo's Burritos

place Meriden, Connecticut

trending_up+16.9pts
77.7
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#61

La Cuencanita Bar-Cafe

place Waterbury, Connecticut

trending_up+16.8pts
58.6
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#62

Lima 32

place Meriden, Connecticut

trending_up+16.7pts
59.7
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#63

Honeyspot Pizza 4

place Meriden, Connecticut

trending_up+16.5pts
74.7
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#64

Makris Diner

place Wethersfield, Connecticut

trending_up+16.5pts
71.2
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#65

Tavern On 7

place Norwalk, Connecticut

trending_up+16.4pts
77.7
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#66

Chuck's Steakhouse By Barbarie's

place Danbury, Connecticut

trending_up+16.4pts
74.2
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#67

Black Dog Bar and Grille

place Putnam, Connecticut

trending_up+16.3pts
81.1
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#68

Lazeez Indian Cuisine

place New Haven, Connecticut

trending_up+16.3pts
78.5
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#69

Wood-n-Tap - Newington

place Newington, Connecticut

trending_up+16.2pts
70.4
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#70

Tacos los mexicanos food truck

place Hartford, Connecticut

trending_up+16.1pts
73.4
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#71

Mario's Tuscany Grill

place Winsted, Connecticut

trending_up+16.0pts
78.6
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#72

Panda King

place Manchester, Connecticut

trending_up+16.0pts
70.4
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#73

Shanghai

place Shelton, Connecticut

trending_up+16.0pts
69.7
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#74

Rocco's Cafe & Delicatessen

place Bethel, Connecticut

trending_up+15.9pts
80.7
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#75

Seven Seas Restaurant

place Milford city (balance), Connecticut

trending_up+15.7pts
79.0
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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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