The Best of Stamford 2023
Looking for everything that makes Stamford stand out? You voted, and these local favorites–from restaurants and bars, to bookstores and boutiques–came out on top.
FOOD + DRINK
Restaurants
Best Service
Washington Prime
washingtonprimect.com
Business Lunch
Capital Grille
thecapitalgrille.com
Creative Menu
The Wheel
thevillagewheel.com
Hotel Restaurant
Villa Italia
villaitaliastamford.com
Outdoor Dining
Table 104
table104stamford.com
Pickup/Delivery Option
Colony Grill
colonygrill.com
Private Dining/Intimate Venue
The Wheel
thevillagewheel.com
Seafood
F.I.S.H. Restaurant
fishstamford.com
Special Occasion/Date Night
Divina
divinastamford.com
Steaks
Blackstones
blackstonessteakhouse.com
Sushi
Kashi
kashijapanese.com
Tapas
Barcelona
barcelonawinebar.com
Regional Specialties
American
The Wheel
thevillagewheel.com
Asian/Asian Fusion
Mecha Noodle Bar
mechanoodlebar.com
Chinese
Peter Chang
peterchangct.com
French
Chez Vous Bistro
chezvousbistro.com
Greek
Kouzina
kouzinataverna.com
Indian
Taj
tajstamform.com
Italian
Café Silvium
cafesilviumct.com
Japanese
Kashi
kashijapanese.com
Mediterranean
Layla’s Falafel
laylasfalafel.com
Mexican
bartaco
bartaco.com
Spanish
Barcelona
barcelonawinebar.com
Thai
Bedford Thai
bedfordthai.com
Casual Food
Bagels
Liz Sue Bagels
lizsuebagelsinc.com
Bowls
Chopt
choptsalad.com
Burritos
Ole Mole
olemolestamford.com
Frozen Yogurt
16 Handles
16handles.com
Hamburgers
Lucky’s
luckysclassic.com
Hot Dogs
Lunch Lady Gerri’s
homeofthesloppy.com
Ice Cream/Gelato
Gofer
gofericecream.com
Pizza
Colony Grill
colonygrill.com
Ribs/Barbeque
Avellino
avellinofamilybbq.com
Salads
Chopt
chopt.com
Drop-in Spots
Breakfast
Granola Bar
thegranolabar.com
Brunch
Fortina
fortinapizza.com
Café/Bistro
Granola Bar
thegranolabar.com
Coffee Shop (independent)
Lorca
lorcacoffeebar.com
Deli
Rye Ridge
ryeridgedeli.com
Diner
Elm Street Diner
elmstreetdiner.com
Health/Organic Food
Mike’s Organic
mikesorganic.com
Juice Bar
Juice Kings
juice-kings.com
Lunch Spot
Table 104
table104stamford.com
Vegetarian/Organic/Health
Teff
teffstamford.com
Markets & Catering
Bakery
DiMare Pastry Shop
dimarepastry.com
Butcher Shop
LaRocca’s
lcountrymarket.com
Cakes/Cup Cakes
DiMare Pastry Shop
dimarepastry.com
Caterer
Marcia Selden
marciaselden.com
Desserts/Chocolates
DiMare Pastry Shop
dimarepastry.com
Gourmet Grocery
Mike’s Organic
mikesorganic.com
Gourmet To Go
Mike’s Organic
mikesorganic.com
Grocery Pickup/Delivery Option
Mike’s Organic
mikesorganic.com
Liquor Store
BevMax
bevmax.com
Organic Food Market
Mike’s Organic
mikesorganic.com
Seafood Market
New Wave
newwaveseafood.com
Wine Shop
Harbor Point Wine & Spirits
harborpointwineandspirits.com
Bar Boasts
Beer Selection
Third Place
halffullbrewery.com
Margaritas
bartaco
bartaco.com
Martinis
Divina
divinastamford.com
Microbrewery
Half Full
halffullbrewery.com
Outdoor Bar
Cisco Brewers
thevillagestamford.com
Pub
Tigin
tiginirishpub.com
Restaurant Bar
bartaco
bartaco.com
Sports Bar
Bobby V’s
bobbyvsrestaurant.com
Wine Bar
Barcelona
barcelonawinebar.com
Wine List
Barcelona
barcelonawinebar.com
SHOPPING + STYLE
Fashion
Accessories
Whim
whimlove.com
Consignment
Roundabout
roundaboutcouture.com
Department Store
Macy’s
macys.com
Designer Boutique
A Step Ahead
astepaheadfashion.com
Event Dresses/Bridal Gowns/Bridesmaid Dresses
A Step Ahead
astepaheadfashion.com
Eyewear
Cohen’s
cohensfahionoptical.com
Jeans
Havana Jeans
shophavanajeans.com
Lingerie
Victoria’s Secret
victoriassecret.com
Luxe Leisurewear
House of Humbled
houseofhumbled.com
Men’s Fashion
House of Humbled
houseofhumbled.com
Men’s Shoes
Hawley Lane Shoes
hawleylaneshoes.com
New Shop
Daisy-Bella
daisy-bella.com
Swimwear
Macy’s
macys.com
Teen Fashion
Whim
whimlove.com
Women’s Fashion
House of Humbled
houseofhumbled.com
Women’s Shoes
House of Humbled
houseofhumbled.com
Jewelry
Designer Jewelry
Russ Hollander
ringart.com
Estate Jewelry
Russ Hollander
ringart.com
Everyday Jewelry
Nagi
nagijewelers.com
Fine Jewelry
Russ Hollander
ringart.com
Selection of Local Designers
Nagi
nagijewelers.com
Special Occasion Jewelry
Russ Hollander
ringart.com
Watches
Peter Suchy
petersuchyjewelers.com
Wedding/Engagement Rings
Russ Hollander
ringart.com
Home
Antiques/Vintage
Remix Market
remixmarket.com
Appliances
County TV & Appliance
countytv.com
Closet/Organization
Matt Baier
mattbaier.com
Décor
The Collective
thecollectivect.com
Furniture
Remix Market
remixmarket.com
Garden Center
Designs by Lee
designsbylee.com
Hardware
Rocky’s
rockys.com
Kitchen + Bath
Plimpton & Hills
plimptonhills.com
Lighting
The Accessory Store
stamford-shades.myshopify.com
Linens
Home Goods
homegoods.com
Outdoor Furniture
DWR
dwr.com
Paint
Ring’s End
ringsend.com
Pool Design
Shoreline
shorelinepools.com
Rugs
Redi-Cut
redicarpets.com
Stone
Connecticut Stone
connecticutstone.com
Windows/Doors
Windorama
windowrama.com
Pampering
Blow Out/Updo
Noelle
noelle.com
Color
Noelle
noelle.com
Cosmetic Spa
Nichols Skin Lab
nicholsmdskinlab.com
Day Spa
Noelle
noelle.com
Eyebrows/Eyelashes European Wax Center Facial
Maria Nicole Aesthetics
marianicoleaesthetics.com
Makeup Shop
Macy’s
macys.com
Mani/Pedi
Coco Nail
cocospa.com
Massage
Noelle
noelle.com
Men’s Styling/Salon
Salon 1026
salon1026stamford.com
Spray Tan
Palm Beach
palmbeachtan.com
Waxing/Hair Removal
European Wax
waxcenter.com
Women’s Styling/Salon
Reveal Hair Salon
revealhairsalon.com
SERVICES + TO-DO’S
Fitness
Activewear/Running Shoes
Rhone
rhone.com
Barre
Chelsea Piers CT
chelseapiersct.com
Bicycle Shop
Danny’s Cycles
dannyscycles.com
Crossfit
Carozza Fitness
carozzafitness.com
Dance Fitness
Empowered Aerial Fitness
empoweredaerialfitness.com
Fitness Studio
The U
morethanjustagym.com
Golf Equipment
Sterling
sterlingfarmsgc.com
Gym
Carozza Fitness
carozzafitness.com
Indoor Cycling
Life Cycle
lifecyclect.com
Pilates
Chelsea Piers CT
chelseapiersct.com
Private Fitness Training
The U
morethanjustagym.com
Virtual Fitness
The U
morethanjustagym.com
Yoga
Connecticut Power Yoga
ctpoweryoga.com
Family Life
Art Classes
Best Time Ever
thebestimeever.com
Children’s/Baby Décor
Honey Pie
honeypiewestport.com
Children’s Clothes
Honey Pie
honeypiewestport.com
Children’s/Youth Fitness
Training
chelseapierwsct.com
Children’s Music Lessons
Mary Ann Hall’s Music for Children
musicforchildren.net
Children’s Parties
Chelsea Piers CT
chelseapiersct.com
College Prep Courses
Tutor Me SOS
tutormesos.com
Family Friendly Restaurant
Honey Joe’s
honeyjoescoffee.com
Nanny/Babysitting Services
Wee Care Nanny
weecarenanny.com
Toy Store
Awesome Toys and Gifts
awesometoys.com
Daily Essentials
Auto Repair Shop
Pray Body Shop
praybodyshop.com
Bookstore
Barnes & Noble
barnesandnoble.com
Car Wash
Splash
splashcarwashes.com
CBD Store
Fine Fettle
finefettle.com
Dry Cleaning
Go Green
gogreendrycleaners.net
Event Space
Third Place
halffullbrewery.com
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 Limousine
rudylimo.com
Local Hotel
The Lloyd
thelloydstamford.com
Pet Groomer/Pet Spa
Spot On
spotonvet.com
Pet Supplies/Clothing
Choice Pet
choicepet.com
Shoe Repair
Izet’s Leather
izetsleather.com
Storage
Westy
westy.com
Tailor
Mario the Tailor203-324-5177
Veterinarian
Spot On
spotonvet.com