Results for New Haven, CT, USA

We're always asked for our favorite restaurants in our home state of CT. So we've done our best to make a guide of them, by cuisine type. We also include places we think you can skip. We're always trying new spots, so we'll be constantly adding more to this list. Enjoy!

New England holds a special place in my heart as the place where I grew up and lived for 20 years. Shop my collection of curated guides and itineraries for lovers of food, design, and history. For custom recommendations and itineraries, check out my Bespoke Planning Services board at the end.

New to the area? Sick of your regular spots? Fairfield County is Connecticut's gold coast and there's lots to explore. I moved to Darien, Connecticut, when I was around six years old, and aside from a couple of years when we lived in Hong Kong - it's where I called home for the majority of my life! After five years in Chicago, my fiancé and I moved to Stamford in 2023, and honestly, really struggled to find our footing at first. We were spoiled rotten when it came to our selection of high-quality, (relatively) low-cost restaurants in Chicago. After about a year of living in CT again, there are good spots - you just have to dig a little deeper to find them. Look no further - here's my list of tried and true eateries. From upscale restaurants to delis - this guide has you covered! If I've missed anything or if you need recommendations on anything else - let me know!

Get your closest girl gang together for a cross-connecticut bachelorette party. Filled with spots like Hartford, New Haven, Ledyard, Old Saybrook, and more. From a casino to a beach, and many vineyards. This state has something for everyone. Just make sure to rent a car for all the adventures.

Need a quick weekend getaway? Leadville is such a history rich town with so many fun trails, iconic events, and FREE camping everywhere! Here are some must hit restaurants, trails, and camp spots. Though, we are always adding new finds to the list!

Welcome to my completely unorganized but oh-so-helpful map of Connecticut! An absolute smorgasbord of my own travels and research, suggestions from friends and strangers, and many treasures found along the way, this is where I compile all things CT for my future trips and yours. Things I particularly love that you’ll find a lot of: ☕️ Coffee shops & bakeries 🌮 Local cuisine 🏛️ Museums of all kinds 🌳 Gardens & parks 🛏️ Boutique hotels 🍕 Small regional chains with good reputations All my guides in this category are $5 per 100 places included, but since I add to these constantly, you can lock down the lowest price today and gain a lifetime access!

Join me for a walking tour featuring both spooky stories, general history, and murder in Greenwich Village! This tour can be done virtually from the comfort of your couch or follow along person.