above: Lorca Coffee Bar serves artisan coffee and pastries, along with breakfast and lunch offerings. – Photograph by Garvin Burke
Looking for the best restaurants in Stamford? The top salons, fitness studios, restaurants and boutiques? You’ve come to the right place. The Best of Stamford 2025 list features our most loved and recommended businesses—voted by our readers. From fine dining and casual cafes to luxury spas, home services and local professionals, this comprehensive guide highlights everything that makes Stamford one of the most desirable towns in Connecticut.
RESTAURANTS
Best Service + Private Dining/Intimate Venue
The Americano
theamericanobar.com
Business Lunch
Capital Grille
thecapitalgrille.com
Creative Menu
The Wheel
thevillagewheel.com
Family-Friendly
Colony Grill
colonygrill.com
Hotel Restaurant
Divina
divinastamford.com
New Restaurant
Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
terragaucha.com
Outdoor Dining
Table 104
table104stamford.com
Seafood
F.I.S.H. Restaurant
fishstamford.com
Special Occasion/Date Night
Columbus Park Trattoria
columbusparktrattoria.com
SPECIALTIES
American
The Americano
theamericanobar.com
Asian/Asian Fusion
Mecha Noodle Bar
mechanoodlebar.com
Chinese
Peter Chang
peterchangstamford.com
Greek
Kouzina Greek Taverna & Bar
kouzinataverna.com
Indian
Dhabewala
dhabewalact.com
Italian
Café Silvium
cafesilviumct.com
Japanese
Kashi
kashijapanese.com
Mediterranean
Layla’s Falafel
laylasfalafel.com
Mexican
bartaco
bartaco.com
Middle Eastern
Zahra’s Corner Grill
zahracornergrill.com
Seafood
F.I.S.H. Restaurant
fishstamford.com
Spanish + Tapas
Barcelona Wine Bar
barcelonawinebar.com
Steaks
Blackstones Steakhouse
blackstonessteakhouse.com
Sushi
Kotobuki
kotobuki.com
Thai
Bedford Thai
bedfordthai.com
CASUAL FOOD
Bagels
Liz Sue Bagels
lizsuebagelsinc.com
BBQ
Avellino Family BBQ
avellinofamilybbq.com
Bowls + Noodles
Mecha Noodle Bar
mechanoodlebar.com
Burritos
Ole Mole
olemolestamford.com
Food Truck
Lunch Lady Gerri’s
homeofthesloppy.com
Frozen Yogurt
16 Handles
16handles.com
Hamburgers
Bareburger
bareburger.com
Ice Cream/Gelato
Gofer
gofericecream.com
Pizza
Colony Grill
colonygrill.com
Salads
Chopt
chopt.com
DROP-IN SPOTS
Breakfast + Café/Bistro
The Granola Bar
thegranolabar.com
Coffee Shop
Lorca
lorcacoffeebar.com
Brunch The Wheel
thevillagewheel.com
Deli Rye Ridge Deli
ryeridgedeli.com
Diner Elm Street Diner
elmstreetdiner.com
Health/Organic Food
Green & Tonic
greenandtonic.com
Juice Bar
Mr. Mango’s
@mrmangos1
Lunch Spot
Prime
stamford.restaurantprime.com
Vegetarian
Dig Inn
diginn.com
MARKETS AND MORE
Bakery + Cakes/Cupcakes + Desserts/Pastries
DiMare Pastry Shop
dimarepastry.com
Butcher Shop + Gourmet Grocery
LaRocca’s Country Market
lcountrymarket.com
Caterer
Marcia Selden Catering & Events
marciaselden.com
Farmers Market/Local Goods
Stamford Downtown Farmers Market
stamford-downtown.com
Gourmet To Go
Harbor Point Organic
harborpointorganic.com
Grocery Pickup/Delivery Option
Grade A
cingarifamilymarkets.com
Liquor Store + Wine Shop
Val’s Putnam Wines
valsputnamwines.com
Seafood Market
New Wave
newwaveseafood.com
BAR BOASTS
Beer Selection
Hop & Vine Taproom
hopandvinect.com
Margaritas
bartaco
bartaco.com
Martinis + Restaurant Bar
The Americano
theamericanobar.com
Microbrewery
Half Full
halffullbrewery.com
Non-Alcoholic/Mocktails
Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse
terragaucha.com
Outdoor Bar
Crab Shell
crabshell.com
Pub
Tigin
tiginirishpub.com
Sports Bar
Bobby V’s
bobbyvsrestaurant.com
Wine Bar + Wine List
Barcelona Wine Bar
barcelonawinebar.com
FASHION
Accessories + Jeans + Women’s Fashion
House of Humbled
houseofhumbled.com
Bridal/Event Dresses
A Step Ahead
astepaheadfashion.com
Consignment
Roundabout
roundaboutcouture.com
Department Store
Macy’s
macys.com
Eyewear
Cohen’s
cohensfahionoptical.com
Men’s + Women’s Shoes
Hawley Lane Shoes
awleylaneshoes.com
JEWELRY
Everyday Jewelry + Watches
Nagi
nagijewelers.com
Estate Jewelry
Peter Suchy
petersuchyjewelers.com
Designer Jewelry + Fine Jewelry + Selection of Local Designers + Special Occasion Jewelry + Wedding/Engagement Rings
R. Hollander Master Goldsmith
ringart.com
HOME
Antiques/Vintage + Décor
Remix Market
remixmarket.com
Appliances
County TV & Appliance
countytv.com
Closet/Organization
Matt Baier Organizing
mattbaier.com
Custom Kitchen Showroom
Bender
benderplumbing.com
Fine Art Gallery
Loft Artists Association
loftartists.org
Furniture + Rugs
Safavieh
safavieh.com
Garden Center
Designs by Lee
designsbylee.com
Hardware + Paint
Ring’s End
ringsend.com
Kitchen + Bath
Plimpton & Hills
plimptonhills.com
Landscaping
Finescape and Sons
203-461-9790
Lighting
The Accessory Store
stamford-shades.myshopify.com
Outdoor Furniture
Design Within Reach
dwr.com
Pool Design
Shoreline
shorelinepools.com
Stone
Connecticut Stone
conecticutstone.com
Windows/Doors
Windorama
windowrama.com
PAMPERING
Blowout + Men’s Styling/Salon
J&Co
jandcohairsalon.com
Color
Hair by Ela
@wandzelela
Cosmetic Spa
SkinLab by NicholsMD
nicholsmdskinlab.com
Day Spa + Massage
Noelle
noelle.com
Eyebrows/Eyelashes + Facial + Makeup Application
Maria Nicole Aesthetics
marianicoleaesthetics.com
Makeup Shop
Ulta Beauty
ulta.com
Mani/Pedi
VSTUDIO
@nails.stamford.vstudio
Spray Tan
Palm Beach Tan
palmbeachtan.com
Waxing/Hair Removal
European Wax Center
waxcenter.com
Women’s Styling/Salon
Salon Shahin
salonshahin.com
FITNESS AND GEAR
Barre + Dance Studio + Pilates
Chelsea Piers CT
chelseapiersct.com
Bicycle Shop
Danny’s Cycles
dannyscycles.com
Crossfit
Carozza Fitness
carozzafitness.com
Gym + Private Training + Specialty Fitness Studio
Beyond Fitness
beyondfitness.studio
Golf Equipment
Downtown Golf
hititdowntown.com
Indoor Cycling
Cycle x Strength
cycleandstrength.com
Yoga
Connecticut Power Yoga
ctpoweryoga.com
FAMILY LIFE
Art Classes
Best Time Ever
thebestimeever.com
Childcare
Wee Care Nanny Agency
weecarenanny.com
Children’s Haircuts
Happy Kids Haircuts
happykidscutstamford.com
Children’s Music Lessons
STAR Center
stamfordrecreation.com
Children’s Parties + Youth Fitness
Chelsea Piers CT
chelseapiersct.com
College Prep Courses
Tutor Me SOS
tutormesos.com
Toy Store
Awesome Toys and Gifts
awesometoys.com
DAILY ESSENTIALS
Auto Repair Shop
JR Auto & Truck Repair
jrautoandtruck.com
Bookstore
Barnes & Noble
barnesandnoble.com
Car Wash
Splash
splashcarwashes.com
CBD Store
The Vitamin Shoppe
vitaminshoppe.com
Dry Cleaning
Go Green Dry Cleaners
gogreendrycleaners.net
Entertainment Venue
Avon Theatre
avontheatre.org
Event Space + Wedding Reception Venue
The Village
thevillagestamford.com
Florist
Stamford Florist
stamfordflorist.com
Gift Shop
House of Humbled
houseofhumbled.com
Livery Service
Rudy’s Executive Limousine
rudylimo.com
Local Hotel
The Lloyd
thelloydstamford.com
Pet Groomer/Pet Spa + Veterinarian
Spot On Vet
spotonvet.com
Pet Supplies/Clothing
Choice Pet
choicepet.com
Portrait + Wedding Photographer
Callalily Studios
callalilystudios.com
Shoe Repair
Izet’s Leather
izetsleather.com
Storage
Westy
westy.com