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Pictured above: Millwright’s, Simsbury • Expert's Pick: Best for Overall Excellence (photo by Winter Caplanson)

Still hungry after reading the results of our latest Readers' Choice survey? We’ve assembled a panel of culinary experts to dish up a second serving of restaurant recommendations below.

+8 Best Restaurants 2019: Readers' Choice The results of our latest restaurant survey, presenting our readers' favorite places to eat and drink by county and across the state.

Best For Overall Excellence

Arethusa al tavolo, Bantam

Cafemantic, Willimantic

The Cottage, Westport

Kawa Ni, Westport

La Tavola Ristorante, Waterbury

Millwright’s, Simsbury

Miya’s Sushi, New Haven

Thomas Henkelmann, Greenwich

Union League Cafe, New Haven

Winvian, Morris

Best New

Balos Estiatorio, West Hartford

Bistro on Main, Manchester

Bridgestreet Libations & Temptations, New Hartford

Broken Symmetry, Bethel

Community Table, Washington

Gaudí Tapas and Wine, Danbury

Grano Arso, Chester

Harlan Haus, Bridgeport

Lucas Local, Newtown

Main Street Pint & Plate, Bristol

OKO, Westport

Swyft, Kent

Vintage, Colchester

Vyne, Middlebury

Most Romantic

Ballo Italian Restaurant, Mohegan Sun

Old Platform 6, Oakville

Old Riverton Inn, Riverton

The Schoolhouse at Cannondale, Wilton

2 Hopewell, South Glastonbury

Union League Cafe, New Haven

Vue 24, Foxwoods

Winvian, Morris

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Best American

Arethusa al tavolo, Bantam

The Cottage, Westport

Engine Room, Mystic

Good News Cafe, Woodbury

Jesup Hall, Westport

Match, Norwalk

Millwright’s, Simsbury

Present Company, Simsbury

Taproot, Bethel

West Street Grill, Litchfield

Best French

Àvert Brasserie, West Hartford

Bistro on Main, Manchester

Cavey’s, Manchester

Le Petit Café, Branford

Luc’s Cafe, Ridgefield

Sucre Sale, Ridgefield

Union League Cafe, New Haven

Best Italian

Adriana’s, New Haven

Alforno Trattoria, Old Saybrook

Aranci 67, Wilton

Bar Sugo, Norwalk

Grano Arso, Chester

L’Orcio, New Haven

La Tavola Ristorante, Waterbury

Rustica, Milford and Chester

Roma Ristorante, Oakville

Trattoria ’A vucchella, Bridgeport

Osa, Middletown

Best Asian

Formosa, North Haven

Great Taste, New Britain

Kawa Ni, Westport

Midori, Hamden

Shu, Fairfield and West Hartford

Taste of China, Clinton and New Haven

Wang, Cromwell

Best Sushi

Hana Sushi, Manchester

Ki Asian Bistro & Sushi, Danbury

Mahzu, Norwich

Miya’s Sushi, New Haven

OKO, Westport

Sushi House, Rocky Hill

Sushi Red, Plainville

Best Pho/Ramen

Kawa Ni, Westport

Mecha Noodle Bar, New Haven, Fairfield and Norwalk

Midnight Ramen, New Haven

Pho 501, East Hartford

Pho Saigon, West Hartford

Pho Vietnam, Danbury

Sprouts Vietnamese Cuisine, Bethel

Tiger Belly, Granby

Best Mexican

Evarito’s, Norwalk

Fiesta Cinco de Mayo, Willimantic

Long Wharf food trucks, New Haven

Los Garcia Mexican Fusion, Waterbury

Rincon Taqueria, Norwalk

Rivas Taqueria, Wallingford

Sayulita, South Glastonbury

Taqueria Mexico, Wallingford

Tequila Revolucion, Fairfield

Best Hidden Gems

The Eatery, Wallingford

El Pollo Guapo, Wethersfield and Hartford

Golden Palace, Uncasville

Harborview Market, Bridgeport

Jem’s Gardens, South Windsor

L’Orcio, New Haven

Lebanese Cuisine, Bethel

The Little Rendezvous, Meriden

Match Taco, Bridgeport

Sweetwater Juice Bar & Deli, New Britain

Teff, Stamford

The White Hart Inn, Salisbury

Best Outdoor Dining

Abbott’s Lobster in the Rough, Noank

Ford’s Lobster, Noank

Fresh Salt, Old Saybrook

Goats N’ Roses, Marlborough

Hopkins Inn & Restaurant, Warren

The Hops Company, Derby

Lobster Landing, Clinton

The Place, Guilford

Red 36, Mystic

Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill, New Haven

Best Middle Eastern/Mediterranean

Lazizah Bakery, Norwich

Lebanese Cuisine, Bethel

Noujaim’s Bistro, Winsted

Oliva on Main, Manchester

Sesame Seed Restaurant, Danbury

Tangiers International Market, Hartford

Zohara, West Hartford

Best Latin American/Spanish

Barracuda Bistro & Bar, New Haven

Brasitas, Norwalk

Canggio, Norwich

Gaudí Tapas and Wine, Danbury

Ibiza Tapas, Hamden

Geronimo, New Haven and Fairfield

Olea, New Haven

Porrón & Piña, Hartford

Rubamba, New Haven

Best Pizza

Crown Pizza, Waterford

Domenick & Pia Pizzeria, Waterbury

E&D Pizza, Avon

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, New Haven, Fairfield, Danbury, Manchester, West Hartford, Waterbury and Mohegan Sun

Letizia’s Pizza, Norwalk

The Little Rendezvous, Meriden

Locali, New Canaan

Modern Apizza, New Haven

Otto Pizza, Chester

Papa’s Pizza, Milford

Sally’s Apizza, New Haven

Swyft, Kent

Zuppardi’s Apizza, West Haven

Best Seafood

Liv’s Oyster Bar, Old Saybrook

Lucas Local, Newtown

Noah’s Restaurant, Stonington

Oyster Club, Mystic

Red 36, Mystic

Shell & Bones Oyster Bar and Grill, New Haven

The Whelk, Westport

Best Breakfast/Brunch

Arethusa a mano, Bantam

Caffe Social, Norwalk

The Corner Restaurant, Milford

Cromwell Diner, Cromwell

King’s Restaurant, Newtown

Leo’s Restaurant, Middlebury and Southbury

Laurel Diner, Southbury

O’Rourke’s Diner, Middletown

Oak Haven Table and Bar, New Haven

Rise, Mystic

Valencia Luncheria, Norwalk

Best Indian

Dhaba Wala Indian Kitchen, Hartford

Himalaya Cafe, Old Saybrook

House of Naan, New Haven

Indigo Indian Bistro, Manchester

Kolam, Newtown

Tikkaway Grill, New Haven

Utsav Indian Cuisine, Vernon and Wethersfield

Best Food Trucks

Eat Justice, Bethel

Greekin’ Out, Bozrah

The Green Grunion, Danbury

HAPA, Stamford

Jung’s Kimchi Corner, New Haven (food cart)

La Patrona, New Haven

Liberty Rock, Milford

Munchies Food Truck, New London

M.O.C. Eatery, Stamford

The Tasty Yolk, Bridgeport and Fairfield

Best Barbecue

Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ, Hartford,

Windsor, South Windsor and New Haven

Chester’s Barbecue, Groton and Clinton

The Cook & the Bear, West Hartford

The Cue, Danbury

Hoodoo Brown BBQ, Ridgefield

Smokin’ with Chris, Southington

Taíno Smokehouse, Middletown

Uncle Willie’s, West Haven and Seymour

Best Desserts

Aranci 67, Wilton

Arethusa a mano, Litchfield

Bianco Rosso, Wilton and Trumbull

Bistro on Main, Manchester

Gaudí Tapas and Wine, Danbury

Hen & Heifer, Guilford

Sift Bake Shop, Mystic

Best Beer Bars

The Beer Collective, New Haven

The Blind Rhino, Norwalk

Cask Republic, New Haven and Stamford

Eli Cannon’s Tap Room, Middletown

The Hops Company, Derby

J. Timothy’s Taverne, Plainville

MiKro Beer Bar, Hamden

Spigot Beer, Norwalk

Taprock Beer Bar & Refuge, Unionville

Best Cocktails

Conspiracy, Middletown

Elm City Social, New Haven

The Essex, Centerbrook

Jesup Hall, Westport

Little River Restoratives, Hartford

Match, Norwalk

116 Crown, New Haven

Best Vegetarian/Vegan Options

Arles & Boggs, Wallingford

Bloodroot, Bridgeport

Claire’s Corner Copia, New Haven

Flora, West Hartford

G-Zen, Branford

Heirloom Food Company, Danielson

ION Restaurant, Middletown

The Salad Bar, Rocky Hill

The Schoolhouse at Cannondale, Wilton

Shandals Vegetarian Cafe, Bridgeport

Up-and-Coming Chefs

Mike Fox, MiKro Beer Bar, Hamden

Chris Gonzalez, HAPA food truck, Stamford

Dan Sabia, catering and special wood-fired cooking events, formerly of Jesup Hall, Westport

John Brennan, Elm City Social and Olives and Oil, New Haven

Ben Dubow, Bistro on Main, Manchester

Jess Bengston, Terrain Garden Cafe, Westport

Kristin Eddy, pastry chef at Millwright’s Restaurant (Simsbury), The Cook & The Bear (West Hartford), and Porrón & Piña (Hartford)

Juan Flores, Gaudí Tapas and Wine, Danbury

Colt Taylor, The Essex, Centerbrook

Joel Gargano, Grano Arso, Chester