A Foodie’s Guide to Connecticut

Many cultures make up the foodie fabric of Connecticut. Find your favorites below.

Connecticut's restaurants are award winning! In addition to James Beard Award finalists like CoraCora in West Hartford, Renee Touponce of The Port of Call and Oyster Club in Mystic, and Christian Hunter of Community Table in Washington, the below have been named Connecticut’s top spots.

So much to dig into — here are some guides to Connecticut's culinary scene.

What's better than enjoying your meal with a warm breeze and a waterfront view? Here are some spots to find a little slice of paradise.

Uncork, unwind, and discover your favorite flavors at Connecticut’s wineries. A few highlights can be found below.

Tap into new brews at the state’s craft breweries. Check out these highlights.

Connecticut is home to the some of the nation’s best pizza shops, receiving high praise year after year. Not only does New Haven deserve its name as the Pizza Capital of the U.S. (eat your heart out New York and New Jersey) but the rest of the state is a true pizza Mecca as well with six other spots ranked among the top pizzas in America.

New Haven’s Frank Pepe and its long-time neighbor Sally’s lead the list of Connecticut pizzas rated among the top in the country.

Other acclaimed CT Pizza Trail favorites include:

• Modern Apizza 
• Colony Grill 
• Zuppardi's 
• BAR

Aside from touring the Pizza Trail, Connecticut dishes out so many ways to enjoy a few slices.

Want to make your pizza tour a full getaway? Stay over in this fun pizza-themed rental conveniently located near some of the top-rated pizza spots. Then learn to make New Haven style pizza with fun (and tasty) classes at the New Haven Pizza School! Try all different pies on a Taste of New Haven Tour or make it a party and hop on the Elm City Party Bike to tour the city known for pizza.

Want to learn more?  "Pizza wasn't invented in New Haven. It was perfected there." Watch the documentary to learn more about the fascinating history behind Connecticut pizza.