Best Lunch Restaurants in Norwalk

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1. Alma Bistro - Norwalk

4.8

Exceptional(156)

Price: Expensive

• Latin / Spanish • Norwalk

Booked 1 time today

Alma Bistro, Cocina Latina located in North Norwalk, was founded out of a deep love for real food, food that is fresh, healthy, and authentically latino. We only use real ingredients fresh eggs, organic tomatoes, fresh water fish, and free-range chicken. We strive to make each and every dish a wholesome expression of our love for food, life, and living. Alma Bistro brings nuevo-latino soul food with an upscale twist.Alma Bistro was born in 2022 a vision of Ulises Jimenez, head chef and owner of Don Rene Taqueria in Milford, CT, with Noberto Lucero as head chef and of course Alma Miranda. Together they've combined their passion for nuevo-latino food and custom cocktails with Alma Bistro, bringing you some of the best latino fusion in Fairfield County. At the moment to make your reservations if you need any special arrangements, PLEASE!!! DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL US: 203-354-5555.A bright airy space with excellent service, a lively bar, room for families and events await you!

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2. B J Ryan's Banc House

4.8

Exceptional(156)

Price: Moderate

• Barbecue • Norwalk

Booked 1 time today

Please call the restaurant for reservations.Welcome! Feel right at home with Great Food, wonderful people and a warm fun atmosphere. Serving the Best Regional BBQ and Crab Favorites, Seafood, Appetizers, Sides and Desserts, The BANC House brings new flavor to Norwalk, but doesn’t lose that BJ Ryan's Fun.

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3. Terrain Cafe – Westport

4.7

Exceptional(2904)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 119 times today

Terrain’s greenhouse cafe offers seasonally inspired brunch and dinner menus, alongside a thoughtfully curated beverage program. Our dedicated culinary team works closely with purveyors to ethically source fresh, high-quality ingredients that lay the foundation for our nourishing dishes. Each cafe's unique and deliberately designed environment blurs the line between indoor and outdoor spaces, providing an inspiring dining experience every time. Our Westport cafe offers a full-service bar featuring small bites, seasonal cocktails, and a robust yet approachable wine list.

4. La plage

4.7

Exceptional(962)

Price: Moderate

• American • Westport

Booked 12 times today

La Plage is a waterfront casual restaurant & oyster bar showcasing a coastal cuisine focused on locally harvested seafood and shellfish, garden fresh produce and sustainable meats, served in a relaxed atmosphere with views of the Saugatuck river and Long Island sound.

5. Elm Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(883)

Price: Expensive

• American • New Canaan

Booked 32 times today

Welcome to Elm. Here in the heart of New Canaan, CT., we believe that great meals start with the best ingredients, friends, family, (and of course), our favorite wines. In our charming neighborhood restaurant, we serve seasonal American dishes, inspired by elm’s farmers and fishmongers, and on occasion, a far away place. Elm is the showcase for the inventive and seasonally inspired cuisine. You can enjoy our daily changing a la carte and chef's tasting menus in all of our distinct dining areas...our beautiful bar, the elegant dining room, at the chef's counter with a view of the kitchen, or we can customize a private dining event at our 14-seat chef's table. Come celebrate the bounty of the season with us.

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6. Restaurant L'Ostal

4.8

Exceptional(370)

Price: Expensive

• French • Darien

Booked 12 times today

L’Ostal is a Provencal restaurant rooted in history and tradition celebrating the cuisines of Southern France & its boundaries. Stemming from the old Occitania language, the word ‘ostal’ refers to house & the warmth of hospitality that encompasses welcoming one into your home. Throughout the six dialects of this language starting in Catalonia, stretching through the Languedoc into Provence and onto the Alps of Piemonte, they all embrace this welcoming through their cooking. We celebrate the traditions of each country through their amazing cuisine as well as showcasing the wine and heritage of indigenous products. We look forward to bringing our warmth in hospitality & dining to the great community of Darien, Connecticut. Welcome to our home at L’Ostal.Outdoor seating is available, but only offered weather depending, and reservations can be made day of, only over the phone, starting at 2pm on the day of.

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7. Siena Norwalk at The Watershed

4.6

Exceptional(354)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Norwalk

Booked 10 times today

Energetic hotel bar & restaurant featuring high-end cocktails & an extensive wine list with scenic views overlooking the Norwalk river. Located within the lobby of The Watershed Hotel, this restaurant boasts Tuscan inspired selections along with wood-fired pizza. Italian owned & operated sister restaurant to Siena Stamford since 1997.

8. Capuli Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(159)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Westport

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to Capuli Restaurant!We are excited to have you as our guests for lunch and dinner. We are offering a standard menu and weekly specials. Whether you dine in or order for take-out you will thoroughly enjoy our fusion of California-Mediterranean Cuisine. It offers a variety of fresh ingredients, fresh pasta, seasonal vegetables, low in saturated fats, lean meats and seafood. Capuli is a restaurant based on skill, experience and involvement. Our food and hospitality reflect our desire for craftsmanship and connection with our new town.Please join us for lunch or dinner! We look forward to your visit.

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9. The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club

4.6

Exceptional(766)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Westport

Booked 5 times today

The Boathouse at Saugatuck is an exciting American seafood restaurant with panoramic views of the Saugatuck River. House in the Saugatuck Rowing Club, this Westport restaurant is situated on the second floor (elevator accessible) with indoor as well as limited outdoor dining on our covered deck and first floor water front terrace when weather permits.If you are not able to book on OpenTable, please call us at 203-227-3399 and depending upon availability, we may be able to accommodate you. We are limiting bookings to 90 minutes. If you are more than 15 minutes late your reservation is at risk. Please take travel time into account in order to be on time.We will make every attempt to honor reservation requests for our upstairs deck. However, due to limited seating outdoors, high demand and the ever changing weather, we cannot guarantee seating on the deck. Requesting "Outdoor Seating" on your OpenTable reservation does not guarantee a table is available at the time you request.

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10. Zucca Gastrobar - Westport

4.6

Exceptional(198)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Westport

Booked 21 times today

Welcome to Zucca Gastrobar! In addition to our handmade pastas and brick oven pizzas, our dishes are inspired by classic Italian ingredients and preparations. Our extensive menu holds something for everyone. From inspired small plates and antipasti boards featuring a selection of salumi and cheeses, to entrees made with free-range poultry, sustainable seafood, and all natural meats. Our large selection of vibrant salads are made with local organic greens and seasonal produce. Like many Italians, we believe that the best times are had over a glass of wine or an aperitivo. We offer an extensive wine by the glass selection as well as a comprehensive reserve bottle list, with varietals from Italy and beyond. Our craft cocktail menu offers classic drinks with a contemporary spin.

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Mary
New York City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Outstanding Service, lovely food and charming atmosphere. Burgers, truffle fries, Desert Board and Gingerbread Chai Latte were very tasty. We were seated outside under heaters which was perfect thanks to good weather. They offered Seasonal Cocktails and they were passing hors d'oeuvres while we were waiting to be seated. This cafe is situated in Terrain and it was so beautifully decorated for Christmas including a snow machine. This was my 2nd visit and Restaurant staff are excellent.
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Terrain Cafe – WestportPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Westport
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4.7
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Robertvip
New York City •21 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
We like La Plage. Great for date night, but can get a bit loud if your table ends up next to a larger group. Service was excellent. I had the filet and my lovely and brilliant wife had the branzino, both prepared beautifully. They seem to have solved the heating problem in the outdoor transitional space.
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La plagePrice: Moderate• American• Westport
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4.7
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Richard
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great experience and food... definitely going back.
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Alma Bistro - NorwalkPrice: Expensive• Latin / Spanish• Norwalk
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4.8
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Robin
Connecticut •1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 Nov 2024
Enjoyed our dinner. We've been to Banc House many times and it never fails to please. Great ambiance and staff.
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B J Ryan's Banc HousePrice: Moderate• Barbecue• Norwalk
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4.8

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60 restaurants available nearby

1. Alma Bistro - Norwalk

2. B J Ryan's Banc House

3. Terrain Cafe – Westport

4. La plage

5. Elm Restaurant

6. Restaurant L'Ostal

7. Siena Norwalk at The Watershed

8. Capuli Restaurant

9. The Boathouse at Saugatuck Rowing Club

10. Zucca Gastrobar - Westport

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