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Top Restaurants In Danbury, Connecticut

Plate of nachos and hummus
Plate of nachos and hummus | Photo by Kyle Brinker on Unsplash

Known as ‘Hat City,’ Danbury once produced approximately 25% of all hats in the United States. Yet headgear aside, this small city in Connecticut is full of distinct heritage and culture – perhaps no where more visibly than through its wide selection of diverse and ethnic restaurants. We take a look at the best around.

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Kibberia

Kibberia is a Middle Eastern restaurant and cafe serving bountiful and savory dishes difficult to find elsewhere in Connecticut. It offers a vast assortment of options ranging from traditional tabouleh and baba ghanouj to innovative choices such as kibbe pocket served with fresh hummus and tabouleh. With a combination of aromatic, flavorful food and fast, accommodating service, the restaurant provides a memorable dining experience.

Mezon Tapas Bar and Restaurant

Known for its unusual mixture of Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean cuisines, Mezon Tapas Bar and Restaurant serves a vast range of exotic dishes that merge traditional Spanish ingredients with tropical ones. As well as its unique options, the restaurant also offers an extensive selection of high-quality cocktails and Spanish and South American wines. Even the interior design reflects the restaurant’s love for fusion, merging European and Caribbean styles. Ultimately, Mezon successfully condenses the culinary and architectural components of several different cultures into one, providing visitors with an original dining experiences.

Sesame Seed Restaurant

Specializing in Middle Eastern and American cuisine, Sesame Seed is a restaurant that serves vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. The owner, Dimitri Chaber, ensures that all ingredients are fresh and hand-picked from local sources, providing guests with delicious and healthy dishes. The colorful exterior of the restaurant is approachable and welcoming, surrounded by flower pots, while boasting a comfortable, homely interior.

Ichiro Hibachi and Sushi Bar

Ichiro Hibachi and Sushi Bar offers some of the best Japanese sushi and hibachi in Danbury, catering to large groups. Its objective is to bestow customers with the most authentic and savory Japanese meals possible.

Barbarie’s Black Angus Grill

A strong believer that the reputation of a steakhouse correlates with the quality of beef, Barbarie’s Black Angus Grill dedicates itself to sourcing meat that has been reared humanely and responsibly. The owners cooperate with world famous meat providers to select high-quality beef raised using environmentally responsible practices. Through its efforts, Barbarie’s Black Angus Grill has earned its title as the Greater Danbury Connecticut’s premier steak house.

Pappadellas

Chefs Andres Medina and Luis Alvarez worked for over 25 years at La Fortuna in Bethel, Connecticut, before joining to open a restaurant that well reflected their skills in authentic Northern Italian cooking. The result was Pappadellas, combining Medina’s talent in making handmade pastas and Alvarez’s baking skills.

Stanziato’s Wood Fired Pizza

Stanziato’s serves delicious pizzas made with organic, locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients. The exception is the dough, made with flour imported from Naples, Italy, and fermented for three days in order to obtain a light, airy texture. Stanziato’s rightly enjoys its reputation as serving the best pizza in Danbury.

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