Norwalk Dining
The Edit: Ann Magnin
Ann Magnin Shares Her Top Six Dining Picks.
When she’s not busy building buzz for fashion, lifestyle and home décor brands at her namesake PR firm, Ann Magnin is happily at home in Norwalk. She appreciates the city’s natural beauty, sustainable initiatives, eclectic dining scene and proximity to fantastic hiking trails. Herewith, the Norwalk culinary scene, through her in-the-know lens.
Alma Bistro
By Ann Magnin
Alma Bistro is perfectly located in the newly revitalized downtown Norwalk. The Cocina Latino serves nuevo-latino soul food with a custom cocktail menu Dine at Alma and then see a show at District Music Hall for the perfect night out!
83 Wall St, Norwalk, CT
203-354-5555


Greer Southern Table
Southern fare with a modern flare, first off, is a solid descriptor and Greer Southern Table totally lives up to it. Greer Fredericks has put together a menu of our favorite Southern hits from a bucket of fried chicken with all the fixings to New Orleans style fried shrimp po’boys, house-brined pickles, Cajun boiled peanuts, charbroiled oysters and deviled eggs. She’s serving classics revisited utilizing farms and mills around the south as well as local. There’s so much more from their meal prep concierge which is available every Wednesday for pick up or delivery, their namesake spices and rubs are authentic and chicly packaged which gives us a ping of excitement about the coming-soon retail concept and we’re obsessed with the Savannah Room and The Parlor Dining Room for private parties.
7 River St, Norwalk, CT
203-286-6378
Magic 5 Pie Co.
By Ann Magnin
There’s something special about the outdoor patio at Magic 5 Pie Co. The white clam pizza made with local Copps Island littlenecks is outstanding, and so is the Diavola which brings the heat.
230 East Ave, Norwalk
203-354-3109


Makin' Waves
By Ann Magnin
Parked at the Rowayton Train Station Monday – Friday until 2PM, proprietor Dave Hoffman offers breakfast and lunch classics such as BECs, burgers and chicken wings. I’m partial to wife Bela’s homemade muffins.
Rowayton Train Station
300 Rowayton Ave
203-895-7400
Mykonos Kouzina
Is it just us or does summertime suddenly mean all of your friends are island-hopping from Santorini to Mykonos and Paros. We’re delivering the closest thing to a plane ticket to Greece with a VIP curated visit to Mykonos Kouzina.
This Mediterranean seafood-focused restaurant serves traditional Greek specialties from classic cold mezedes like our favorite taramasalata and tzaziki with fresh grilled pita to hot mezedes such as kalamarkia and grilled calamari and souvlaki and falafel platters. Make note, if you have a favorite Greek speciality from spanakopita to horiatiki they make it, and well. This spot is on repeat for us!
The κυανό, kyano blue creates the most beautiful atmosphere with rattan chandeliers and flowing linens. The OPA Hours every evening after 7:30PM are a vibe.
203-354-9905

Rincon Taqueria
By Ann Magnin
Start out with real-deal guacamole and then move onto a variety of tacos, quesadillas, tamales and more. The burrito? Big enough to split three ways. Eat in with a group (more festive) or order to take home. Either way, keep Rincon Taqueria in your back pocket.
493 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk
203-354-7313


Pontos Taverna
By Ann Magnin
I always order the Greek Salad and the Souvlaki Platter (change is hard!) served with orzo, tzatziki, pita bread, and tomatoes and onion. Make sure to save room for the baklava because it’s a sweet ending to a classic Greek meal.
7 Isaacs St, Norwalk
203-354-7024
pontostaverna.com

Taproot & Next Door at Taproot
By Ann Magnin
Taproot represents the best of sophisticated, seasonal dining—from sips to snacks and bigger bites. The menu reads beautifully! The recent addition of Next Door at Taproot, which serves delicious Southeast Asian dishes, is a new favorite. Go for Sake and Satay Sundays
63-71 N Main St Norwalk
203-857-1494
taprootct.com