Features Restaurant New Restaurants CT Restaurant Opening Connecticut Homepage NEW IN CT: 17 Connecticut Restaurant Openings for November 2026 Amy S. White November 02, 2026 Here are the hottest restaurant openings and foodie finds for the month of November in Connecticut. Scroll down to check out this month’s list which includes offerings of all kinds imaginable, from smoothies to fine dining, breakfast to dessert, African, Brazilian, Chinese, Greek, Italian, and even a few local favorites expanding their businesses with added locations. What a great month for CT foodies!Note: Keep in mind that new restaurants’ menus and hours may vary. Please check their individual websites and social media pages for the latest information.Benson’s Bagels, South Windsor https://www.facebook.com/p/Bensons-Bagels-100063559059517/The third location for the family-owned Benson’s Bagels is now in South Windsor. Their fresh bagels are baked every day in over 15 varieties, plus pancakes, coffee, tea, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, smoothies and more. 1014 Sullivan Avenue.Bora Bora Smoothie Café, Newington https://www.boraborausa.com/This New York-based smoothie chain brings its waffles, crepes, acai bowls, sandwiches, juices, pastries, coffee, and more to the Berlin Turnpike. Try the “croffle” – croissant dough cooked in a waffle iron to buttery flaky perfection. Open daily. 2394 Berlin Turnpike.Broken Yolk, Manchester https://brokenyolkmanchesterct.com/The owners of the now-closed Andi’s Pizzeria are opening The Broken Yolk at the former home of Shady Glen and Ganymead in the Manchester Parkade Shopping Center. The new restaurant promises a family-friendly atmosphere with breakfast, brunch, and lunch offerings as well as daily specials. 360 Middle Turnpike West. Brownstone Marketplace, Portland https://www.facebook.com/p/Brownstone-Marketplace-61594776121131/The Red Fox Restaurant Group has opened a new counter-service café that is open all day. Featuring breakfast items, sandwiches, salads, pizza and calzones, Italian entrees, coffee drinks, desserts, ice cream, and more, the spot is open for takeout, diner-in, and catering. Open daily. 264 Main Street.Bruno’s Wood Fired Pizza, West Haven https://brunoswoodfiredpizza.com/Bruno has spent a lifetime perfecting the craft of New Haven-style wood-fired pizza, carrying on the proud tradition of Luigi and Catherine Bernardo of the beloved Gigi’s Pizza and bringing it to West Haven. The oven is hot and Bruno is ready to serve. Closed Monday. 17 Wagner Place.Green Heron Sandwich Shop Wethersfield https://www.greenheronsandwichshop.com“Fly” in and grab a sandwich at this new shop opened by Chef Dave Emmons. On the menu are Italian-inspired sandwiches, wraps, and salads such as Chicken or Meatball Parm, Sausage and Peppers, or the Pork and Broccoli Rabe (roasted pork shoulder, pork jus, Cooper Sharp cheese, Italian long hot relish, and broccoli rabe). Closed Monday and Tuesday. 181 Main Street.Kneads, Fairfield https://www.kneadsbakerycafe.com/Westport’s cult favorite breakfast and lunch café has opened a second location in Fairfield. Chef-owners Brittany and Daniel Moreno are alumni of Blue Hill Farm, and their menu here features ingredients sourced from local farmers, including 100% whole-grain flour they mill on site from locally grown ancient grains. The bakery is also seed oil free. Open daily. 1916 Post Road.Kouzina Greek Taverna and Bar, Fairfield https://www.kouzinataverna.com/Be transported to the Greek islands at this sister restaurant of Stamford’s popular taverna. Greek favorites like gyros, souvlaki, moussaka, a braised lamb shank made famous by Guy Fieri on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, and much more are available at this spot with a wide-ranging menu and coastal vibe. Open daily. 52 Sanford Street.Lunar, Greenwich https://lunargreenwich.com/From Bill Xia, the owner of STEAM on Greenwich Avenue, comes a new chapter in a familiar neighborhood gathering place. Peking duck, dim sum, hot pot, soup dumplings, and more is now on the menu at the former Panda Pavilion. Named for the Chinese lunar calendar, Lunar brings people together over traditional Chinese cooking. Open daily. 420 West Putnam Avenue.Melt Chocolatier, Southington https://www.meltchocolatier.com/Melt’s family-owned team has been pouring out their passion into chocolate for over a decade. Now in Southington, Melt specializes in creating unique and delicious hand-crafted chocolate confections in small batches using fresh cream, Belgian chocolate, and pure infused flavors made with only the finest ingredients. Closed Monday and Tuesday. 1 North Main Street. Minas Carne, Danbury https://minascarne.com/Minas Carne is the area’s best spot for authentic buffet-style Brazilian food. They are celebrating more than twenty years in Danbury by opening this second location. In addition to the buffet and salad bar, this location offers a bar with specialty snacks. Open daily. 56 Mill Plain Road.Oak and Ivy Kitchen, Hartford @oak&ivykitchenThe wait is over! For the first time in the long history of The Hartford Club, there will be a restaurant open to the public inside this classic Georgian mansion, and this is it. A partnership between Chefs Xavier Santiago and Chanteun Thanh, Oak and Ivy is a kitchen guided by the seasons with evolving menus that use the finest ingredients available and celebrate local farmers and their produce with unique flavors. Lunch and dinner weekdays, Saturdays are dinner only, closed Sunday (for now). 46 Prospect Street.Sei Bella, Bristol https://seibellact.com/“Freestyle Italian” comes to Bristol with this charming and stylish spot. Start with “The Welcome Table” menu which offers choices of charcuterie, then continue making your way through the rest of the menu’s items with sections such as “Breaking Bread“ (apps), “The Feel Good” (salads), “Keep It Saucy” (pasta dishes), and “Main Character” (entrees). Each dish has a cheeky name. Open for dinner daily. 182 Main Street.Square Peg Pizzeria, Bolton https://squarepegpizzeria.com/The “newest Peg” in the growing chain is in Bolton. Dough made fresh from scratch, never frozen, plus handmade pasta, parm sandwiches, wings and salads. A straightforward neighborhood spot for weeknight dinner with the family, or a pickup on the way through town. Closed Monday. 270 West Street.Taste of African Cuisine, Vernon https://tasteofafricancuisine.com/The family-owned Taste of African Cuisine cooks African food the way it’s made at home: jollof, waakye, banku, and fufu, with all the soups and stews that go with them, all from family recipes. Everything is cooked to order, with seasonings and staples from African markets. Pick it up or have it delivered around Vernon. Closed Sunday and Monday. 200 Hartford Turnpike.Union 66 Kitchen and Bar, Portland https://union66.com/David and Amanda Guildner have bought Portland’s iconic HopKnot and have reimagined it as an “elevated dive bar.” They are offering pretzels as an homage to the previous bar, but otherwise focus on burgers, sandwiches, wings, and a carefully curated list of craft beers. Open daily. 164 Main Street. Vintage Press Café, Granby https://www.facebook.com/p/Vintage-Press-Caf%C3%A9-61588384241721/Vintage vibes. Modern brews. That’s what’s happening at Granby’s latest café which has opened in a historical building that was once a print shop. Vintage Press sells specialty coffee, loose-leaf teas, and breakfast and lunch fare, with drinks named after influential women from history. Open daily. 256 Salmon Brook Street.
