Sign up for Scenic Six
Navigate the endless possibilities of New England travel with Boston.com.
One of the top ‘hidden gem’ restaurants in the U.S. is in Connecticut, according to Tripadvisor users
The restaurant, in the heart of Olde Mistick Village, offers inside and outside dining.
There are “hidden gem” restaurants across America serving up delicious food and loads of charm and one of the very best is in Connecticut, according to Tripadvisor users.
The Needham-based travel site released a list of the 25 best hidden gem restaurants in the U.S. on Tuesday, part of its Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Restaurants, and Trattoria Amalfi in Mystic, Conn. ranked No. 9.
The restaurants on the list “certainly earn their winner status in both taste and local charm,” wrote Tripadvisor.
Trattoria Amalfi, a coastal Italian restaurant located in the heart of Olde Mistick Village, opened in May of 2023, and diners can relax in the restaurant’s main dining room, private dining area, at the bar, or on two outdoor patios.
Advertisement:
Here’s what Tripadvisor wrote about Trattoria Amalfi:
Trattoria Amalfi puts you in a comfortable spot with its coastal-inspired Italian cooking and a welcoming atmosphere. The handmade pastas and fresh local seafood are standouts—ask about daily specials and don’t skip dessert. Service is relaxed but on point, and the patio’s a great call if you want to hang out with friends or family over drinks.
“We’re honored,” wrote restaurant officials on Instagram. “Thank you to our incredible team and guests who make every day unforgettable.”
The No. 1 hidden restaurant is 1 Kitchen in Nashville, which has a farm-to-table menu and rooftop bar.
Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice winners are chosen based on the highest volume of “above-and-beyond” reviews from the Tripadvisor community between Aug. 1, 2024 and July 31, 2025.
Check out Tripadvisor’s list of the 25 best hidden gem restaurants in the U.S.
For fall travel ideas in Mystic, Boston.com readers recommend checking out the cider doughnuts at B.F. Clyde’s Cider Mill, a National Historic Landmark and the oldest steam-powered cider mill in the U.S. It has been family owned and operated since 1881.
To comment, please create a screen name in your profile
To comment, please verify your email address
Conversation
This discussion has ended. Please join elsewhere on Boston.com