The Best of Westport, Weston and Wilton [2024]

Since January, you, our enthusiastic readers, have sounded off on your favorite businesses across the Gold Coast. And we’ve been listening. Read on for the results of your votes on what you consider to be tops in Westport, Weston and Wilton for 2024

2024 Westport, Weston and Wilton Winners’ List

food + drink

DINING


Best Service

ALLIUM EATERY

alliumeatery.com


Business Lunch

NÔMADE

nomadewestport.com


Creative Menu

THE COTTAGE

thecottage.kitchen


Event Space

MOCA WESTPORT

mocawestport.org


Event Space/Wedding Venue

THE INN AT LONGSHORE

innatlongshore.com


Family Friendly Restaurant

LITTLE PUB

littlepub.com


Hotel Restaurant

LA PLAGE

laplagewestport.com


New Restaurant

CASA ME

casamecafe.com

Pollo Paillard and an Aperol Spritz — the perfect pair for Italian al fresco.

Outdoor Dining

BARTACO

bartaco.com


Pickup/Delivery Option

LITTLE PUB

littlepub.com


Private Dining/Intimate Venue

GABRIELE’S

gabrielesofwestportct.com


Special Occasion/Date Night

GABRIELE’S

gabrielesofwestportct.com

SPECIALTIES


American

LITTLE PUB

littlepub.com


Asian/Asian Fusion

KAWA NI

kawaniwestport.com


Chinese

LITTLE KITCHEN

littlekitchenwestport.com


French

RIVE BISTRO

rivebistro.com


Greek

LANTERN POINT TAVERNA

lanternpointtaverna.com


Indian

THE NAAN

thenaanct.com


Italian

CASA ME

casamecafe.com


Japanese

SAKURA

sakurarestaurant.com


Mediterranean

LAYLA’S

laylasfalafel.com


Mexican

BARTACO

bartaco.com


Seafood

THE WHELK

thewhelkwestport.com

Specializing in seafood on the Saugatuck, this dish of warm cabbage, white anchovy, Meyer lemon and pepper preserve has quickly become a summer favorite.

Spanish

BASSO

bassobistrocafe.com


Steaks

GABRIELE’S

gabrielesofwestportct.com


Sushi

OKO

okokitchen.com


Tapas

BASSO

bassobistrocafe.com


Thai

RAINBOW THAI

rainbowthaict.com

CASUAL FOOD


Bagels

popupbagels.com


Bowls

LAYLA’S

laylasfalafel.com


Burritos

MEXICA

mexicawestport.com


Frozen Yogurt

SUNNY DAES

sunnydaesicecream.com


Hamburgers

LITTLE PUB

littlepub.com


Hot Dogs

GOLD’S DELICATESSEN

goldsdelicatessen.com


Ice Cream/Gelato

SUNNY DAES

sunnydaesicecream.com


Noodle Bar/Noodles

KAWA NI

kawaniwestport.com


Pizza

PIZZA LYFE

pizzalyfe.com

A classic pepperoni pizza from Pizza Lyfe is a must-order. Stay tuned for their nearby café opening this summer.

Ribs/Barbeque

WALRUS ALLEY

walrusalley.com


Salads

AUX DELICES

auxdelicesfoods.com

DROP-IN SPOTS


Breakfast

STUDIO CAFÉ

thetailoredhomect.com

The Lyrebird BEC sans bacon from Studio Café.

Brunch & Café/Bistro

TERRAIN CAFE

shopterrain.com


Café/Bistro

TERRAIN CAFE

shopterrain.com


Coffee Shop (independent)

GG & JOE

clover.com/online-ordering/ggandjoe


Deli

A & S FINE FOODS

asfinefoodswestport.com


Diner

OREM’S DINER

oremsdiner.com


Health/Organic Food

GREEN & TONIC

greenandtonic.com


Juice Bar

GREEN & TONIC

greenandtonic.com


Lunch Spot

LITTLE PUB

littlepub.com


Vegetarian/Health

GREEN & TONIC

greenandtonic.com

MARKETS & CATERING


Bakery

THE CAKE BOX

ctcakebox.com


Butcher Shop

SAUGATUCK PROVISIONS

saugatuckprovisions.com


Cakes/Cup Cakes

THE CAKE BOX

ctcakebox.com


Desserts/Chocolates

paintedcookie.com


Gourmet Grocery

VILLAGE MARKET

villagemarketwilton.com


Gourmet To Go

AUX DELICES

auxdelicesfoods.com


Grocery Pickup/Delivery Option

WHOLE FOODS

wholefoodsmarket.com


Liquor Store

THE FINE WINE CO.

thefinewinecompanyofwestport.com


Organic Food Market

TRADER JOE’S

traderjoes.com


Seafood Market

FJORD

fjordfishmarket.com


Wine Shop

THE FINE WINE CO.

thefinewinecompanyofwestport.com

BAR BOASTS


Beer Selection

LITTLE PUB

littlepub.com


Margaritas

BARTACO

bartaco.com


Martinis

GABRIELE’S

gabrielesofwestportct.com


Outdoor Bar

LA PLAGE

laplagewestport.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

style + shop

FASHION


Accessories

MILLIE RAE’S

millieraes.com


Bridal

BELLA BRIDESMAIDS

bellabridesmaids.com


Consignment

ROUNDABOUT

roundaboutcouture.com


Department Store

MITCHELLS

mitchells.mitchellstores.com


Designer Boutique

MITCHELLS

mitchells.mitchellstores.com


Eyewear

SPECS OF WESTPORT

specsforyou.com


Formal Wear

MITCHELLS

mitchells.mitchellstores.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

PENFIELD COLLECTIVE

penfieldcollective.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

LUX BOND & GREEN

lbgreen.com


Estate Jewelry

LUX BOND & GREEN

lbgreen.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


Appliances

AITORO

aitoro.com


Décor

THE POST

thepostct.com

The Post’s chic home décor curation ranges from takeaway accessories and gifts to full furnishings.

Furniture

SERENA & LILY

serenaandlily.com


Garden Center

TERRAIN CAFE

shopterrain.com


Hardware

RING’S END

ringsend.com


Home Tech

UNTANGLED

theuntangledlife.com


Kitchen + Bath

KOHLER

kohler.com


Lighting

ASTELE

astele.com


Linens

FIG LINENS

figlinensandhome.com


Outdoor Furniture

PATIO.COM

patio.com


Paint

RING’S END

ringsend.com


Pool Design

GLENGATE

glengatecompany.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

BLOOM

bloombeautyct.com


Color

BLOOM

bloombeautyct.com


Cosmetic Spa

DOLCE VIDA

dolcevidamedspa.com


Day Spa

DREAM SPA & SALON

dreamdayspa.com


Eyebrow/Eyelash Services

FEATHER & FRINGE

featherandfringect.com


Facial

THAT GLOW TO GO

thatglowtogo.com


Makeup Application

ULTIMATHULE

ultimathulesalon.com


Makeup Shop

BLUEMERCURY

bluemercury.com


Mani/Pedi

POSH

poshct.com


Massage

NEW BEAUTY & WELLNESS

newbeautywellness.com

New Beauty & Wellness approaches self-care from the inside out with offerings from massages to facials, and weight loss to injectables. Photo: ©LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS – stock.adobe.com

Men’s Styling/Salon

WESTPORT CUT & SHAVE

westportcutshave.com


Spray Tan

BRONZED BY COY

bronzedbycoy.com


Waxing/Hair Removal

EUROPEAN WAX CENTER

waxcenter.com


Women’s Styling/Salon

BLOOM

bloombeautyct.com

FITNESS


Activewear

LULULEMON

shop.lululemon.com

Lululemon’s classic matching skirt and sports bra set is one of the stories seasonal bestsellers.

Barre

PURE BARRE

purebarre.com


Bicycle Shop

CYCLE DYNAMICS

cycledynamics.com


Crossfit

CROSSFIT WESTPORT

crossfitwestport.com


Dance Fitness

CONSERVATORY OF DANCE

conservatory-of-dance.com


Fitness Studio

KAIA YOGA

kaiayoga.com


Golf Equipment

GOLF GALAXY

golfgalaxy.com


Gym

EQUINOX

equinox.com


Indoor Cycling

SOULCYCLE

soul-cycle.com


Pilates

CLUB PILATES

clubpilates.com


Private Fitness Training

ERIC JOHNSON

linktr.ee/ericmjohnson

Celebrity trainer and wellness guru Eric Johnson is in expansion mode; get ready for his playground for performance recess. fit opening this summer on Turkey Hill. Photo by Andrea Carson

Virtual Fitness

KAIA YOGA

kaiayoga.com


Yoga

KAIA YOGA

kaiayoga.com

FAMILY LIFE


Art Classes

MOCA WESTPORT

mocawestport.org


Childcare

GODDARD SCHOOL

goddardschool.com


Children’s/Baby Décor

SHE LA LA

shelala.com


Children’s Clothes

AROUND THE ROSY

aroundtherosy.com


Children’s Haircuts

SHARKEY’S

sharkeyscutsforkids.com


Children’s Music Lessons

WILTON MUSIC STUDIOS

wiltonmusicstudios.com


Children’s Parties

SSDS MARTIAL ARTS OF WILTON

sdsskungfu.com/wilton


Children’s Sports/Youth Fitness Training

SSDS MARTIAL ARTS OF WILTON

sdsskungfu.com/wilton


College Prep Courses

NEW ENGLAND EDUCATION CONSULTANTS

needucationconsultants.com


Toy Store

AWESOME TOYS & GIFTS

awesometoys.com

DAILY ESSENTIALS


Bookstore

WESTPORT BOOK SHOP

westportbooksaleventures.org


Car Wash

SPLASH

locations.splashcarwashes.com/westport


CBD Store

YOUR CBD STORE

yourcbdstoregreenwich.com


Dry Cleaning

DEAN CLEANERS OF WESTPORT

deancleanersofwestport.com

sorellegallery.com


Florist

COMPO FARM

compofarmflowers.com


Gift Shop

CLASSICALLY CATE

classicallycateboutique.com


Local Hotel

THE INN AT LONGSHORE

innatlongshore.com


Pet Groomer/Pet Spa

CANNONDALE ANIMAL CLINIC

cannondaleanimalclinic.com


Pet Supplies/Clothing

EARTH ANIMAL

earthanimal.com


Shoe Repair

WESTFAIR


Stationery/Formal Invitations

THE WRITE STUFF

thewritestuffct.com


Storage

WESTY

westy.com


Tailor

GREENFIELD CLEANERS

greenfieldcleanerct.com


Veterinarian

CANNONDALE ANIMAL CLINIC

cannondaleanimalclinic.com

Photographs: courtesy of brand/store.

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