The Best of Westport 2023
Looking for everything that make Westport, Wilton and Weston wow? You voted, and these local favorites–from restaurants and bars, to bookstores and boutiques–came out on top.
FOOD + DRINK
Restaurants
Best Service (TIE)
DeTapas
detapasrestaurant.com
Spotted Horse
spottedhorsect.com
Business Lunch + New Restaurant (opened within last year)
Allium Eatery
@alliumeatery
Creative Menu
Kawa Ni
kawaniwestport.com
Hotel Restaurant
La Plage
laplagewestport.com
Outdoor Dining
bartaco
bartaco.com
Pickup/Delivery Option
Little Pub
littlepub.com
Private Dining/Intimate Venue
Baldanza
baldanzarestaurants.com
Seafood
The Whelk
thewhelkwestport.com
Special Occasion/Date Night
Gabriele’s
gabrielesofwestportct.com
Steaks
Gabriele’s
gabrielesofwestportct.com
Sushi
OKO
okokitchen.com
Tapas
DeTapas
detapasrestaurant.com
Regional Specialties
American
Little Barn
littlebarnct.com
Asian/Asian Fusion
Kawa Ni
kawaniwestport.com
Chinese
Little Kitchen
littlekitchenwestport.com
French
Rive Bistro
rivebistro.com
Greek
Layla’s
laylasfalafel.com
Indian
The Naan
thenaanct.com
Italian
Romanacci
romanacci.com
Japanese
Sakura
sakurarestaurant.com
Mediterranean
Layla’s
laylasfalafel.com
Mexican
bartaco
bartaco.com
Spanish
Basso
bassobistrocafe.com
Thai
Rainbow Thai
rainbowthaict.com
Casual Food
Bagels
Pop Up Bagels
popupbagels.com
Bowls
Little Beet
thelittlebeet.com
Burritos
Mexica
mexicawestport.com
Frozen Yogurt
Sunny Daes
sunnydaesicecream.com
Hamburgers
Little Pub
littlepub.com
Hot Dogs
Heibeck’s
heibecksstand.com
Ice Cream/Gelato
Gofer
gofericecream.com
Noodle Bar/Noodles
Kawa Ni
kawaniwestport.com
Pizza
Joe’s Pizza
joespizzaitalian.com
Ribs/Barbeque
Walrus Alley
walrusalley.com
Salads
Spotted Horse
spottedhorsect.com
Drop-In Spots
Breakfast
Granola Bar
thegranolabar.com
Brunch
Terrain
shopterrain.com
Café/Bistro
Terrain
shopterrain.com
Coffee Shop (independent)
Tusk & Cup
tuskandcup.com
Deli
Gaetano’s
gaetanosdelis.com
Diner
Orem’s Diner
oremsdiner.com
Health/Organic Food
Organic Market
organicmarketct.com
Juice Bar
Green & Tonic
greenandtonic.com
Lunch Spot
Little Pub
littlepub.com
Vegetarian/Health
Green & Tonic
greenandtonic.com
Markets + Catering
Bakery
The Painted Cookie
paintedcookie.com
Butcher Shop
Saugatuck Provisions
saugatuckprovisions.com
Cakes/Cup Cakes
The Cake Box
ctcakebox.com
Caterer
AMG
amgcatering.com
Desserts/Chocolates
The Painted Cookie
paintedcookie.com
Gourmet Grocery
Balducci’s
balduccis.com
Gourmet To Go
Balducci’s
balduccis.com
Grocery Pickup/Delivery Option
Whole Foods
wholefoodsmarket.com
Liquor Store
The Fine Wine
thefinewinecompanyofwestport.com
Organic Food Market
Westport Farmers’ Market
westportfarmersmarket.com
Seafood Market
Fjord
fjordfishmarket.com
Wine Shop
The Fine Wine
thefinewinecompanyofwestport.com
Bar Boasts
Beer Selection
Little Pub
littlepub.com
Margaritas
bartaco
bartaco.com
Martinis
Gabriele’s
gabrielesofwestportct.com
Outdoor Bar
Little Pub
littlepub.com
Pub
Little Pub
littlepub.com
Restaurant Bar
bartaco
bartaco.com
Sports Bar
Little Pub
littlepub.com
Wine Bar
Harvest
harvestwinebar.com
Wine List
Gabriele’s
gabrielesofwestportct.com
SHOPPING + STYLE
Fashion
Accessories
She La La
shelala.com
Consignment
Roundabout
roundaboutcouture.com
Department Store
Mitchells
mitchells.mitchellstores.com
Designer Boutique
Mitchells
mitchells.mitchellstores.com
Event Dresses/Bridal Gowns/Bridesmaid Dresses
Anthropologie
anthropologie.com
Eyewear
Specs
specsforyou.com
Jeans
B Chic
instagram.com/bchicct/
Lingerie
Soleil Toile
soleiltoile.com
Luxe Leisurewear
Mitchells
mitchells.mitchellstores.com
Men’s Fashion
Mitchells
mitchells.mitchellstores.com
Men’s Shoes
Mitchells
mitchells.mitchellstores.com
New Shop
OKA
oka.com
Swimwear
Soleil Toile
soleiltoile.com
Teen Fashion
B Chic
instagram.com/bchicct/
Women’s Fashion
Mitchells
mitchells.mitchellstores.com
Women’s Shoes
Shoes ‘N’ More
shoesnmore.com
Jewelry
Designer Jewelry
Mitchells
mitchells.mitchellstores.com
Estate Jewelry
Noya Jewelry
noyajewelrydesign.com
Everyday Jewelry
JL Rocks
jlrocks.com
Fine Jewelry
Lux Bond & Green
lbgreen.com
Selection of Local Designers
JL Rocks
jlrocks.com
Special Occasion Jewelry
Lux Bond & Green
lbgreen.com
Watches
Lux Bond & Green
lbgreen.com
Wedding/Engagement Rings
Lux Bond & Green
lbgreen.com
Home
Antiques/Vintage
Bungalow
bungalowdecor.com
Closet/Organization
House of PRIM
houseofprim.com
Décor
The Post
thepostct.com
Furniture
Serena & Lily
serenaandlily.com
Garden Center
Terrain
shopterrain.com
Hardware
Ring’s End
ringsend.com
Home Tech
Untangled
theuntangledlife.com
Kitchen + Bath
Kohler
kohler.com
Lighting
L’Antiquaire
lantiquaire.net
Linens
Serena & Lily
serenaandlily.com
Outdoor Furniture
Terrain
shopterrain.com
Paint
Ring’s End
ringsend.com
Pool Design
Hoffman
hoffmanlandscapes.com
Rugs
Redi-Cut
redicarpets.com
Stone
Gault
gaultstone.com
Windows/Doors
Ring’s End
ringsend.com
SERVICES + TO-DO’S
Pampering
Blow Out/Updo
Artistex
artistexsalon.com
Color
Artistex
artistexsalon.com
Cosmetic Spa
Wisdom & Youth
wisdomandyouthllc.com
Day Spa
Dream Spa & Salon
dreamdayspa.com
Eyebrow/Eyelash Services European Wax Center Facial
Artistex
artistexsalon.com
Makeup Application
Ultimathule
Makeup Shop
Bluemercury
bluemercury.com
Mani/Pedi
Posh
poshct.com
Massage
Artistex
artistexsalon.com
Men’s Styling/Salon
Westport Cut & Shave
westportcutshave.com
Spray Tan
Artistex
artistexsalon.com
Waxing/Hair Removal
The Waxing Spot
thewaxingspot.com
Women’s Styling/Salon
Artistex Salon & Spa
artistexsalon.com
Fitness
Activewear/Running Shoes
Fleet Feet Westport
fleetfeet.com
Barre
The Pilates Barre
pilatesbarrecore.com
Bicycle Shop
Cycle Dynamics
cycledynamics.com
Crossfit
CrossFit Westport
crossfitwestport.com
Dance Fitness
Conservatory of Dance
conservatory-of-dance.com
Fitness Studio
Burn Boot Camp
burnbootcamp.com
Gym
Burn Boot Camp
burnbootcamp.com
Indoor Cycling
SoulCycle
soul-cycle.com
Pilates
Club Pilates
clubpilates.com
Private Fitness Training
Performance
performanceoptimalhealth.com
Virtual Fitness
Kaia Yoga Center
kaiayoga.com
Yoga
Kaia Yoga Center
kaiayoga.com
Family Life
Art Classes
MoCA Westport
mocawestport.org
Children’s/Baby Décor
She La La
shelala.com
Children’s Clothes
Around the Rosy
aroundtherosy.com
Children’s/Youth Fitness
Wilton YMCA Gymnastics Center
wiltonymca.org
Children’s Haircuts
Sharkey’s
sharkeyscutsforkids.com
Children’s Music Lessons
Suzuki Music School
suzukischools.org
Children’s Parties
Happy Hands Wilton
hhpottery.com
College Prep Courses
New England Education Consultants
needucationconsultants.com
Family Friendly Restaurant
Little Pub
littlepub.com
Toy Store
Awesome Toys and Gifts
awesometoys.com
Daily Essentials
Auto Repair Shop
Westport Auto Craft
westportautocraft.net
Bookstore
Westport Book Shop
www.westportbooksaleventures.org
Car Wash
Splash
locations.splashcarwashes.com/westport
CBD Store
Franny’s
frannysfarmacy.com
Dry Cleaning
Minute Man Cleaners
minutemencleaners.com
Event Space
MoCA Westport
mocawestport.org
Event Space/Wedding Reception Venue
The Inn at Longshore
innatlongshore.com
Fine Art Gallery
Sorelle Gallery
sorellegallery.com
Florist
Compo Farm
compofarmflowers.com
Gift Shop
Classically Cate
classicallycateboutique.com
Driver Service
Teddy’s Transportation
teddyslimo.com
Pet Groomer/Pet Spa
Schuloff
schulhofanimalhospital.com/grooming.php
Pet Supplies/Clothing
Earth Animal
earthanimal.com
Shoe Repair
Westfair
Stationery/Formal Invitations
Paper Source
papersource.com
Storage
Westy
westy.com
Tailor
Mitchells
mitchells.mitchellstores.com
Veterinarian
Cannondale
cannondaleanimalclinic.com
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