Danbury Restaurant Earns 2026 Wine Spectator Award

DANBURY, CT — A Danbury restaurant has earned recognition from Wine Spectatorfor its wine program.

The Reserve, located at 128 Federal Road, was named a recipient of Wine Spectator's 2026 Award of Excellence, one of the publication's annual Restaurant Awards honoring restaurants with standout wine offerings.

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According to Wine Spectator, more than 4,000 restaurants across all 50 states and more than 85 countries were recognized this year.

"The restaurant industry is rapidly transforming as diners become more selective about when, how and what they drink," Wine Spectator Chairman and CEO Marvin R. Shanken said in a news release. "Congratulations to the 4,012 restaurants that earned a Restaurant Award and continue to elevate the wine experience for guests around the world."

Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence recognizes restaurants with thoughtfully curated wine lists that offer quality selections and complement their menus.

The Reserve's wine program features approximately 80 selections and more than 500 bottles in inventory, according to the restaurant's profile. The restaurant specializes in California wines and American cuisine.

The annual Restaurant Awards were launched in 1981 and are presented at three levels: Award of Excellence, Best of Award of Excellence and Grand Award.

Wine Spectator's 2026 Restaurant Awards issue is scheduled to hit newsstands July 21.

See the full list of winners online here.

See the Connecticut restaurant winners here.