CONNECTICUT, USA — Twenty-one Connecticut eateries made it to Yelp's first-ever list of Top 100 Places to Eat in New England. Three of the eateries are from Hartford alone!
Zeneli Pizzeria & Cucina Napoletana in New Haven landed in the #2 spot on the list. Zeneli serves those famous New Haven Neapolitan-style pies cooked over wood for a delicate, lightly burnished crust with fresh sauce and house-made mozzarella!
“We bring [to] New Haven those things that you can have only in Napoli,” Pizzaiolo Gazmir Zeneli told Yelp. Zeneli and his three brothers had spent nearly 20 years in southern Italy after emigrating from Albania.
Salute in Hartford is in the #6 spot on the list. The restaurant is upscale enough for special occasions, but Yelp said it's not intimidating and is approachable for everyday dining.
Salute is also noted for expanding its takeout offerings in recent years, including a $100 deal where you can get a four-course meal for two, including a bottle of wine.
In the #15 spot is The Tasty Yolk in Stratford. This restaurant isn't just bound by brick-and-mortar locations (of which there are two), but they also have a fleet of food trucks to serve up its delicious menu. Yelp said The Tasty Yolk boasts creative and innovative breakfast sandwiches including The Banker (two eggs, brisket, and spicy aioli) and the Just Go Floret (two eggs, turmeric-cumin roasted cauliflower, sauteed kale, and pepper jack cheese in a spinach wrap).
Quit dilly-dallying around and head to the list's #20 spot The Dilly Duck Shop in Norwalk! Yelp said that every morning, chef Russ Zappala fires up the rotisserie oven for roast pork and beef to create his signature sandwiches.
Yelp said that Russ runs The Dilly Duck Shop with his mother, Phyllis. Since opening the cozy cafe 5 years ago, his mission has been “to add to the fabric” of his hometown area, he says. “Everyone feels comfortable and invited to the table.”
Check out the rest of the restaurants below!
28. Layla’s Falafel, Stamford.
46. Norm’s Diner, Groton.
47. Los Garcia Mexican Fusion, Waterbury.
48. Mama Chow, Southport.
55. Tangiers International, Hartford.
58. Teff Eritrean & Ethiopian Cuisine, Stamford.
60. Andes International Gourmet Deli, New Haven.
70. Chicho’s Cocina, Stamford.
72. Pataka Vegetarian Indian Food, New Haven.
73. Himalaya Cafe, Old Saybrook.
77. Twisted Italian Cafe, Hartford.
80. YiaYia’s Greek Kitchen, Torrington.
86. Mosaico Cuisine, Branford.
89. Rawa, New Haven.
90. Crazy Greek, Plantsville.
91. Yalla Organic Hummus & Grill, Fairfield.
92. Domenick & Pia Pizzeria, Waterbury.
See other eateries around New England that have also made the list here!
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