Location: Westport
Top Restaurants in Westport
Top Things to do in Westport
Westport Food Guide: 10 Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Westport
Westport is an affluent town located in Connecticut, along Long Island Sound within Connecticut's Gold Coast in Fairfield County, Connecticut. It is 29 miles (47 km) northeast of New York City. The town had a population of 26,391 according to the 2010 U.S. Census, and is ranked 22nd among America’s 100 Richest Places as well as second in Connecticut, with populations between 20,000 and 65,000.
Things to do in Westport
1. Finalmente Trattoria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Andre Iodice's dream of opening a family owned and operated regional Italian restaurant lives on with Finalmente Trattoria! Located in downtown Westport, CT just blocks away from the Westport Playhouse - it's the perfect place for an intimate dinner before or after your show! The combination of Andre and Guido's dedication to their customers, exceptional service, and delicate preparation of food has created the "Finalmente Family." "We enjoy long-lasting relationships with our customers and we are here to make our customers happy!"
Reviewed By Don51644 - Wilton, Connecticut
Our second time to Finalmente better than the first & the first time was excellent. You arrive & you're greeted warmly by Andre who remembers your name, service,ambiance all good menu choices superb. Be sure to make a reservation the restaurant is small which helps insure the quality.
We had the Osso Bucco prepared perfectly just fell off the bone & the Chicken with cherry peppers & rosemary both highly recommended. The restaurant has a very good Wine List priced fairly. The Wait Staff attentive & knowledgeable.
If you're in Westport or just want to have a great meal you won't be disappointed!
2. Pontos Taverna
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By yecats59 - Redding, Connecticut, USA
Really enjoyed our meal here. Felt very comfortable and welcomed. Nice family atmosphere. Loved seeing many guests arrive who knew the staff by name and were welcomed like family. Nice menu, very good food, and attentive service. Excellent lamp chops, great octopus, gyros and tzasiki (can’t spell it). And it was very reasonable in cost. They only have wine, no spirits, so be prepared.
3. The Cottage
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By hankieladie - Westport, Connecticut
This small farm to table restaurant has recently enlarged its space.The expansion has changed the size ,but not the focus of this wonderful dining experience. We enjoyed the hanger steak and eggplant toast, scallops were melt in your mouth smooth. Service is very personal and warm.
4. Osteria Romana
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 200 reviews
Reviewed By Morganna - Norwalk, Connecticut
It was our Anniversary I picked another restaurant but my husband wanted to go here...we had been there before May times... I ordered my favorite bucantinni pasta which is in red sauce who,e tomato with onion and pancetta ...this came over with a very heavy smoke taste maybe added but was very notable...not good taste just stay rest of the evening ...husband had the veal dish with mushrooms and artichokes sadly it was very chewy ...I tried it M so we ate very little and went right home..ruined evening.
I guess it can happy to the best places but why that night ....oh well
5. The Spotted Horse Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 213 reviews
Reviewed By Gloria H - Fairfield, Connecticut
This was our first time eating here. They offer a nice menu- appetizers, sandwiches, burgers, pasta dishes, salads, desserts, drinks and coffee. I had the veggie burger with sauteed mushrooms and side salad. The burger was huge and very tasty. My husband the the Chicken Caprese sandwich- delicious and it had a generous serving of chicken cutlets and it also included sweet potato fries. In addition we had very good service.
6. Valencia Luncheria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 511 reviews
Reviewed By Crawford99975 - Wilton, CT
We've been told for some time to give Valencia a try but it seemed every time we were in the area we decided to eat at our old. local favorites instead of trying something new. This was our mistake and as of last Sunday we now have a new favorite place to go in the Norwalk/Wilton area for drinks, lunch, brunch and/or dinner. What a nice surprise to find a casual, fun, reasonably priced restaurant in our area with a great vibe frequented by local couples, kids and families!
Excellent menu with everything from vegetarian items to Mexican entrees, sandwiches, salads and creative brunch items mixed in between. Even the tropical ice tea was delicious! Service was friendly, timely and efficient.
Next time we go back we are taking a group of friends and can't wait!
7. bartaco Westport
Overall Ratings
4 based on 192 reviews
Inspired by a healthy, outdoor lifestyle, bartaco combines fresh, upscale street food with a coastal vibe in a relaxed environment. bartaco is specialty cocktails crafted with fresh-squeezed juices, beer out of a bottle, and hand-held foods delivered on metal trays. The rustic beach resort design complements the spirited bold and bright flavors of bartaco’s eclectic menu. The stylish ambience, cocktails, and freshly prepared tacos and “not tacos” create an unforgettable experience.
Reviewed By jcl08 - CT
With a highly specialized menu, and a very non-typical menu, it does not offer a lot for those with traditional tastes. That said, if you enjoy a delightful range of mini tacos, and a place that is just a bit to the pricey side, you will certainly enjoy Bartaco. The location’s popularity can make patience a prerequisite on a busy night when the wait for a table may be longer then you might wish.When the weather is good, there is a lovely serviced patio to hang out in over drinks. While just a bit noisy inside, when seated you should be able to have a decent conversation with those you are dining with. While I would never envision Bartaco being my regular weekend hang out, it certainly belongs on my list of local restaurants to consider when we go out.
8. Mediterraneo Norwalk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 283 reviews
Transport yourself to the South of France where the sights and sounds are transposed within Mediterraneo. Located within the ultra-chic Hotel Zero Degrees, views of the Norwalk River impose soothing sensations of surf and sun. You will feel as though you are dining aboard a yacht of the highest caliber with cuisine that encompasses the region. Offering contemporary interpretations of Italian favor
Reviewed By James F
The food was delicious. The service was excellent. The ambiance is modern and clean with excellent views of a stream. Five people for lunch, no reservation, arrived at 11:45. Seated immediately even though our party was not complete. I made a wine choice and told the waiter I wanted it when the other guests arrived; right on cue, when the others arrived and ordered drinks, my wine arrived with theirs. Staff were ever-available and prompt in all their actions, but managed to not hover. The lunch menu includes an $18 appetizer plus main dish option with about 8 options for each, which is about the same price as any one of the main dishes alone. Portion size is the same whether you order a la carte or from the express lunch menu. The pastas were perfectly cooked (slightly al dente - neither mushy nor too stiff) and the sauces were rich and delicious. The wine list looked ok, but we ordered by the glass and were quite happy with what was available as well as staff knowledge of the options. The interior has modern accents and looks out along one long wall of glass on a green area, which would be beautiful in a snowfall.
9. Via Sforza Trattoria
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 133 reviews
Since 1992, the Sforza's Westport Italian trattoria has earned a “loyal following” with “dependable” “classic” fare, some inspired by nonna's recipes, plus brick-oven pizza and weeknight family-style specials, served in an “inviting” Tuscan farmhouse setting that “brings you to old-time Italy” with a distinctive stone exterior; “first-rate” service and a popular Sunday brunch are further reasons why fans declare “it's one of our favorites.” - Zagat
Reviewed By LA P
Went here for Sunday brunch. The food was okay. Nothing really special about it. There was a nice variety and plenty of it, but you could get the same just about anywhere else for less. Also, it was not particularly hot, especially the breakfast choices....MoreWe're sorry to hear that you weren't completely satisfied. Thank you for taking the time to review, your feedback is very valuable to us.
10. brasitas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 198 reviews
Reviewed By yecats59 - Redding, Connecticut, USA
Bra Sita she catered a meal at my office and I loved the food. Had to go try it out first hand, and glad I did. Really comfortable atmosphere, a fun bar, and friendly attentive service. There was live music on a Friday night which was fun, but really loud. Difficult to have a conversation. The appetizers are great, and they are gigantic. Also love the plantain chips. I am a ceviche nut, eating it in pretty much every Latin country out there. Brasitas ceviche was a disappointment. My only disappointment. It was a huge portion, but very tasteless and just bland as could be. Needed spicing, needed salt, needed a kick, and it was so mild you couldn’t even taste any lime juice.
