Connecticut Restaurant Among The Top 100 In U.S., New Ranking Says

CONNECTICUT — A restaurant in Connecticut has been named to OpenTable’s "Top 100" list, a ranking that includes everything from a Whiskey and Ramen joint in Anchorage, Alaska, to a large pink tavern in Savannah, Georgia, and even an Eiffel Tower-themed eatery overlooking "Paris" and across the Strip from the Bellagio fountains in Las Vegas.

The list, released Wednesday, features an updated methodology using OpenTable diner reviews and new metrics, the company said in a news release. It includes some of the hottest, in-demand restaurants in the country.

Arethusa al Tavolo, located at 828 Bantam Road in the Litchfield borough of Bantam, made the list.

Arethusa al Tavolo offers an innovative farm-to-table menu that "celebrates the products" of the nearby Arethusa Dairy Farm.

Chef Dan Magill describes his cuisine as "modern and comfortable" with "a progressive dining experience."

Popular dishes are the chicken liver dumplings, the Maine lobster salad and the pumpkin cheesecake, Open Table tells us.

Other innovative dishes include a date-parsnip soup, grilled Spanish octopus with Oloroso

California and Florida had the highest share of restaurants on the list with 14 and seven, respectively. That includes returning restaurants Bavel and Bestia in Los Angeles, as well as House of Prime Rib and Kokkari Estiatorio in San Francisco.

This year's list includes restaurants from 63 cities, including Brooklyn, New York; Palm Beach, Florida, and Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Foodies may also recognize some overlap with MICHELIN-starred eateries, such as Lilac in Tampa, Providence in Los Angeles and Girl & the Goat in Chicago.

"This year's Top 100 list features neighborhood gems, hotspots like Bad Roman, MICHELIN-starred venues like Jeune et Jolie, and restaurants new to the list from coast-to-coast," Debby Soo, CEO of OpenTable, said in a statement. "We also see representation across the culinary spectrum – with cuisines like Mediterranean, French and Japanese included."