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1. The Benjamin - Ridgefield

4.6

Exceptional(335)

Price: Expensive

• French American • Ridgefield

Booked 13 times today

The restaurant is named after America’s most famous founding father, Benjamin Franklin. While he was pinnacle in America’s birth, he also became the first ambassador to France. While on trips to Paris, he would wine and dine with the best of them and when he returned, he would bring back the French culture, food and wine, and share it with our new nation. Dishes like Potato Lyonnaise and Crème Brulée were the first of his favorites he shared with America. The Benjamin reflects that bridged gap between the two countries’ cultures. The restaurant and bar is french-inspired, but uniquely American. It sits in Ridgefield's historic district in a 1875 house, but the interiors are modern, elegant and new. Chef prepares dishes like Mussels, Foie Gras, Shrimp Toast, Chicken, Halibut, Duck, and more.

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2. Baldanza at the Schoolhouse

4.9

Exceptional(868)

Price: Expensive

• American • Wilton

Booked 8 times today

Join us at BALDANZA at the Schoolhouse, 34 Cannon Road, Wilton CT for an amazing meal where where every item on our menu is freshly hand crafted every day using only the highest quality clean ingredients! We are Located at historic Cannondale Village next to the Train Station at Cannondale (Wilton), CT. 203.309.5777

3. Bailey's Backyard

4.7

Exceptional(1123)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Ridgefield

Booked 4 times today

Bailey's offers an innovated American Farm to Table menu in a polished casual atmosphere. When you're in the mood to relax in a casual and comfortable atmosphere and enjoy great cuisine, be sure to check out Bailey's Backyard. The restaurant is located in one of the area's most pleasant settings and is known for its delightful staff and superb cuisine. Bailey's Backyard has established itself as one of the area's favorite culinary destinations and is sure to offer you a pleasant and unique dining experience every time you visit.Bailey's is a true, American Farm-To-Table Restaurant in the heart of downtown Ridgefield CT. Just minutes from the Ridgefield Playhouse.PARTIES OF 6 OR MORE PLEASE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS. Please be advised that reserving an outdoor table is weather permitting and the restaurant may or may not be able to move your reservation indoors. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT NOT ALL SEATING INVENTORY IS OFFERED ONLINE. PLEASE CALL THE RESTAURANT FOR AVAILABILITY.

4. North Star Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(645)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Pound Ridge

Booked 3 times today

North Star Restaurant is a fun spot with its friendly staff and a cozy ambiance. It offers a relaxed atmosphere with live music on Thursday nights. It's described as a place where everyone makes a friend on their first visit. The creative Contemporary American cuisine is highly praised, with dishes like Chilean Sea Bass and Sautéed Halibut. The restaurant also offers half-price bottles of wine on Tuesdays, adding to the fun.

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5. Tequila Escape - Ridgefield

4.6

Exceptional(513)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Ridgefield

Booked 5 times today

Our mission is to deliver a unique Latin Fusion dining and drinking experience. Tequila Escape takes great pride in our menu offerings of food creatively and freshly prepared to order from sustainable, organic, wild caught, and grass-fed and local sources. Every drink is meticulously crafted using only the freshest juices, fruits and quality ingredients. All in service to our ultimate objective: unqualified fulfillment of our guests' heart and soul. Our goal is to excite and delight each and every guest with our innovative food and drink offerings, and attention to personalized care and service. We are open daily for lunch and dinner. We also are available to cater both on and off-site events.

6. Gallo Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(1189)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Ridgefield

Booked 13 times today

At Gallo, we take our time to source the best ingredients so we can craft outstanding and authentic Italian Cuisine; right down to the tomatoes in our sauce and the oil in our pans. Whether you spend time in our dining room for an amazing meal with family or friends; or just stop by for a quick bite at our bar; you'll have an amazing experience each time you step into Gallo Ristorante. Eat Well! Live Long!

7. Gates Restaurant

5.0

Exceptional(174)

Price: Moderate

• American • New Canaan

Booked 3 times today

Gates is the perfect place for celebrations, family gatherings, date nights or just because! Sitting in the heart of New Canaan since 1979, we offer an eclectic menu where we boast having something for everyone. Weekly rotating lunch, brunch, and dinner specials.Open year round, seven days a week.

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8. Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(77)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Canaan

Booked 4 times today

Cava Wine Bar offers Chef Nube Siguenza’s modern approach to Italian cuisine with local ingredients, fresh seasonal menus and a family principle of hospitality.

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9. Brasserie Saint Germain - Ridgefield

4.7

Exceptional(245)

Price: Expensive

• French • Ridgefield

Booked 9 times today

At our French brasserie, we take pride in offering a menu that celebrates the best of French cuisine. Start off with our fresh raw bar items, featuring oysters, clams, shrimp, and more. For seafood lovers, we offer succulent whole lobsters, expertly prepared to bring out the natural flavors.For those craving a hearty and comforting meal, our beef bourguignon is a must-try. This traditional French dish features tender beef slowly cooked in red wine with bacon, mushrooms, and onions, served with a side of mashed potatoes.If you're in the mood for steak, our cote de boeuf is a delicious choice. This bone-in ribeye is cooked to perfection and served with roasted vegetables and a decadent red wine sauce.For a truly indulgent experience, try our souffle grand marnier. This classic French dessert is made with light and fluffy egg whites and infused with the delicate flavors of orange liqueur.

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10. Bianco Rosso Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(209)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Wilton

Booked 7 times today

You wonder where stylish, trendy vibes, and outstanding Italian cuisine meet in Connecticut? The innovation of the mind behind the project makes of BR a unique and unparalleled concept in Wilton, CT. Cristina Ramirez has incorporated her striking interior designs, creating a sophisticated restaurant. Mario Lopez and his brother Jaime take pride in supporting the development of this distinctive idea. Living in CT for quite some time now, they realized that nowhere in Wilton there is a place that would offer to its community the vibrant energy from New York City. That is how the idea was born. The moment you walk into the restaurant you will be transported to an exclusive experience that will keep you coming back over and over again. The perfect blend of ambiance, scrumptious food, and unrivaled service, will speak for themselves. There is simply no more to say than… come and experience it on your own.

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Gerald
London •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The drinks were very good and the food was good. The service was also very good. They tag teamed so we were waited upon by 3 separate people but they kept everything flowing. I have been there several times and it keeps getting better.
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Tequila Escape - RidgefieldPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Ridgefield
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4.6
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Carleenvip
New York City •45 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
How wonderful when all the elements of a dining experience come together-- food, service and environment! A real pleasure!
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The Benjamin - RidgefieldPrice: Expensive• French American• Ridgefield
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4.6
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Ellen
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Fantastic dining experience. Service and food were superb. It’s a small restaurant in a charming converted schoolhouse. Staff were attentive and friendly. The one negative is the noise level. If you’re looking for a quiet dining experience this might not be the right fit. For me, this is a great choice to take someone for a special occasion or someone visiting from out of town.
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Baldanza at the SchoolhousePrice: Expensive• American• Wilton
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4.9
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Claudia
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It’s a terrific spot with very tasty food, nice vibe, loud but not deafening! Gave only four stars for service because the staff was solid but not exceptional, and the kitchen struggled a bit to keep up with a busy - but not crazy - Friday night crowd.
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Gallo RistorantePrice: Moderate• Italian• Ridgefield
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4.8
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Jonathanvip
Washington, D.C. Area •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Great food and service! Maybe space the tables out a bit?
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Bailey's BackyardPrice: Expensive• Farm-to-table• Ridgefield
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4.7

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37 restaurants available nearby

1. The Benjamin - Ridgefield

2. Baldanza at the Schoolhouse

3. Bailey's Backyard

4. North Star Restaurant

5. Tequila Escape - Ridgefield

6. Gallo Ristorante

7. Gates Restaurant

8. Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant

9. Brasserie Saint Germain - Ridgefield

10. Bianco Rosso Restaurant

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