1. Casa Villa’s Tacos Are Deliciously Mind-Blowing
Casa Villa866 E Main StStamford, CT 06902(203) 348-0622Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 88 Reviews
Casa Villa’s Tres Tacos con Arroz y Frijoles is a meal you will dream about for the rest of your days. They use the freshest ingredients, and their three exceptional salsa options all taste like they were handmade by angels. No joke. Angels.
2. The Capital Grille’s Kona-Crusted Sirloin Is A Gift From The Steak Gods
The Capital Grille230 Tresser BlvdStamford, CT 6901 (203) 967-0000Yelp: 4 Stars – 100 Reviews
There’s no better place than The Capital Grille if you’re looking for excellent surf and turf—the Chilean sea bass is great and the spicy calamari with jalapenos is delicious. However, the star of the menu (without a doubt!) is the Kona-crusted Sirloin steak with shallot butter. One bite and you’ll thank the steak gods for bringing you here.
3. Further Proof That Fez’s Are Cool
The Fez227 Summer StStamford, CT 06901(203) 324-3391Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 73 Reviews
The Fez in Stamford is the epitome of fine Moroccan dining. Not only is the atmosphere incredible, with great live music, but their food is unbelievable. Everything from their tagine meatballs to their spiced lamb kebabs to their delicious hummus will keep any true foodie mesmerized for days.
4. After This Pizza Will Never Be The Same
Colony Grill172 Myrtle AveStamford, CT 06902(203) 359-2184Yelp: 4 Stars – 150 Reviews
It’s not every day you get to see an Irish-tavern turned pizza joint—but don’t let the confusing mix of Irish beer and Italian pizza throw you off. The combination works—and why choose between two excellent things when you can have both?
Colony Grill’s thin, thin crust pizza topped with superb sauce beneath yummy, melty, gooey cheese is hands down the best pizza in Stamford.
Better yet, try their famous hot oil pizza. OK, it may sound strange but it is out of this world delicious—they infuse the pizza crust with the perfect amount of chili spice. Get this with a nice pint of any one of their on-tap beers to cool down the spice, for one helluva meal!
5. Go Gaga For Zaza’s Gorgeous Gnocchi
Zaza Italian Gastrobar & Pizzeria122 Broad StStamford, CT 06901vPhone number(203) 348-2300Yelp: 4 Stars – 113 Reviews
Zaza’s gnocchi in creamy pesto sauce is to die for—add chicken if you really want to jazz it up. It’s gorgeously yummy and you’ll enjoy every soft, creamy, pesto-y bite!
And don’t forget: appetizers! You may think you hate brussels sprouts but that’s just because you haven’t tried Zaza’s brussels Sprouts with Roasted Almonds, Pancetta, Truffle Oil, and Honey…it’s hard to still call them veggies after they’ve been doused in ooey-gooey wonderfulness of truffle oil and honey, but hey! We’ll take it.
6. Go For Greek Comfort Food And Ouzo Cocktails.. Opa!
Eos Greek Cuisine490 Summer StStamford, CT 06901(203) 569-6250Yelp: 4 Stars – 51 Reviews
Eos’s Pastitsio, sometimes known as Greek lasagna, is the epitome of Greek comfort food—it tastes straight out of a Mediterranean kitchen, complete with layers of seasoned ground beef, pasta, and a creamy bechamel sauce baked to perfection.
And don’t miss their sesame and poppy seed crusted feta saganaki with a pepper-honey drizzle. Top it all off with an ouzo cocktail and thank Zeus you went to Eos!
7. Hungering For A Hearty Burger? Look No Further Than The Harlan
Harlan Social121 Towne StStamford, CT 06902 (203) 883-8000Yelp: 4 Stars – 69 Reviews
The food blog CT Bites officially voted the Harlan Burger the fifth best restaurant burgers in all of Connecticut—but we think it deserves the top spot!
This delicious beef patty topped with cheddar ale sauce and bacon onion jam won’t just make your day, it will make your life!
8. Tawa’s Takes Traditional Indian Food To The Next Level Of Awesome
Tawa Indian Cuisine211 Summer StvStamford, CT 06901(203) 359-8977Yelp: 4 Stars – 68 Reviews
There’s no place better to get authentic Indian cuisine in Stamford than Tawa’s. This place takes traditional Indian food to the next level, like their Cumin Chili Curry and garam masala crusted roast turkey breast or Quinoa lentil Khichdi.
Plus, their garlic naan bread is always served fresh and warm, and is one of the best parts about dining at Tawa’s! Oh, and did we mention they have an all you can eat lunch buffet? Yeah they do, and it’s amazing.
9. Brasitas Seafood Paella is Soul-Soothingly Scrumptious
Brasitas954 E Main StStamford, CT 06902(203) 323-3176Yelp: 4 Stars – 108 Reviews
This incredible, family-style, Brazilian restaurant has some of the best seafood paella around. Put that together with their unlimited fried plantain chips and salsa and unbelievably good sangria, you’ll be oh-so glad you chose Brasitas!
10. The North Meets Southern Comfort Food At Olio
Olio Restaurant934 Hope StStamford, CT 06907(203) 817-0303Yelp: 4 Stars – 37 Reviews
This restaurant takes southern comfort food to the next level of class—their take on the Southern dish, Shrimp and Grits, with shrimp, cheesy Grits and Tasso Ham Poblano Pepper Gravy is MMMtastic.
Better yet, come for brunch and get some of their lobster Eggs Benedict or cinnamon brown sugar French toast with crispy pork belly sweet potato hash. Basically, all of the sweetest, most delectable ingredients packed into one amazing dish!
11. Kotobuki’s Godzilla Roll Stomps All Over Other Sushi
Kotobuki Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar457 Summer StStamford, CT 06901(203) 359-4747Yelp: 4 Stars – 57 Reviews
Kotobuki’s Godzilla Roll is monstrously delicious. It’s two pounds of stomach-filling delight: soft shell crab, takoten, shrimp tempura, avocado, lettuce, cream cheese, spicy tuna, mayo and scallions; topped with spicy mayo, sriracha sauce, eel sauce, black tobeko, wasabi roe, masago, scallions, and tempura "crunchies." Yes, we know. It’s overwhelmingly amazing.
12. Holy Crepe-oly, The Nutella Crepes At Volta Are So Good They Should Be Illegal
Volta Gelateria Creperia30 Spring StStamford, CT 06901 (203) 883-8841Yelp: 3.5 Stars – 49 Reviews
Gelato, crepes, and the best darn smoothies around—what more could you ask for in a brunch spot?
Everyone’s favorite is, obviously, the nutella crepe topped with your choice of perfectly delectable, authentic gelato. But most wonderful of all is the 'affogato'—a drink which is clearly a gift to humanity: espresso with your choice of gelato topped with a thick, delicious whip cream. It’s. Heaven. Get it with the Gianduia flavor gelato: amazing!
13. Your Sweet Tooth Will Be Eternally Grateful After One Bite Of A Lakeside Donut
Lakeside Diner1050 Long Ridge RdStamford, CT 06903 (203) 322-2252Yelp: 3.5 Stars – 53 Reviews
This little off-the-beaten-path diner not only has a beautiful location on the Holt's Ice Pond, but it also has the best homemade donuts you’ll ever taste. Lakeside’s donuts make Krispy Kreme look mediocre, at best.
So sit back, enjoy the view, and stuff your face with the most unbelievably tasty and sugary sweet donuts in the world.
14. El Charrito Is Street Vendor Heaven
El Charrito Food Truck201 Richmond Hill AveStamford, CT 06902(203) 940-0922Yelp: 4.5 Stars – 55 Reviews
If you have any fear of food truck fare, one bite from El Charrito with blow your concerns away about food trucks away—they really are love at first bite.
The owner is constantly whipping up some of the best Mexican food in Stamford, like the tostada de tinga, which is shredded chicken marinated in chipotle sauce with sautéed onions topped off with their Cactus salad.
El Charrito always use fresh veggies, delicious cheese, and all of the meats are cooked to perfection. Plus—their homemade hot sauce is OMG amazing. You’ll just want to take a whole bottle of it to go.
15. Tabouli’s Bakalava Is Legen—Wait For It—dary. Legendary
Tabouli Grill59 High Ridge RdStamford, CT 06905 (203) 504-8888Yelp: 3.5 Stars – 46 Reviews
There’s no place better to get a delicious falafel or perfectly spiced shawarma in Stamford than Tabouli Grill.
However, the kicker that really brings down the house is their legendary baklava. This sugary, sweet, nutty dessert will drive you mad.
If you really want to make the dessert sinful: order the chocolate baklava—it’s the dessert to end all desserts.
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