50 Best Italian Restaurants near Bethel

“My husband and I tried Bora Restaurant for the first time last night. It was excellent!! The food was delicious, the decorations were beautiful, the atmosphere was warm and cozy, all of the staff that we encountered were young but surprisingly all so very well mannered, polite and very nice!! Our waiter was Alton, he did a wonderful job and always addressed my husband as Sir. We would definitely recommend this restaurant!!“

“From the beginning Lisa was very helpful and listened to what we wanted to do. Roberto was as well. Recently had a surprise party here for my Mom. The delicious food and friendly helpful staff was excellent! Our guests are still talking about it!! We will be back!“

“the food is delicious and the service is great“

“Went here for brunch with some friends and ate at the rooftop. It was slow when we arrived because we ate at an off time but that made it better because it was such a nice atmosphere to chat and relax. By far some of the best things I’ve ever eaten. It was $27 for an appetizer, main course, and dessert which I thought was a great price. You won’t be leaving here hungry! I would definitely come here again.“

“It has been awhile (too long) since we’ve eaten at Portofino’s, just busy. It was very nice to be recognized and they were genuinly glad to see us “back”! Our dinner was delicious! I had the sea bass over risotto. The bass was cooked to perfection! And their service was excellent as always! Thank you for a wonderful evening! We highly recommend Portofino’s and we will definitely be back soon!“

“Great pizza and friendly service“

“Amazing pizzas and fantastic food. Very tasty cocktails and fast service with friendly staff. Beautiful interior and lovely summer patio. Fantastic experience overall!!!“

“great food & set up for a gathering of 30 in party, everyone so friendly-Jose and owners were so welcoming!!!“

“thin ny style crust is great!“

“We stumbled upon this restaurant on Sunday and boy did we enjoy it! Absolutely stunning decor and delicious food. The service was also amazing. Highly recommend! Can’t wait to go back“

“Great Food, Great Drinks, and Great Service“

“Amazing food. Awesome service; owner so accommodating. Love the short rib tagiliatelle. The bar is so much fun and the bartender is on his game.“

“Everything was great, from the ease of making the reservation to leaving and being thanked by the owners on our way out. Service was great, the drinks were made to perfection and the meals were all delicious. We highly recommend you try 4 Seasons Mediterranean Cuisine…“

“Absolutely the best pizza I have EVER eaten, and excellent customer service 💯💯“

“Excellent dinner, love the house salad dressing!“

“Wonderful service and atmosphere!“

“The best pizza in Danbury! 5 stars!!“

“Gisellas has been our favorite go to Italian restaurant in DANBURY since it opened. Food is always delicious and consistent and the wait staff couldn’t be more accommodating. Unfortunately last night we had a different experience the moment we walked in the door. Hostess was very unfriendly and dismissive, no eye contact and acted like she was doing us a favor seating us! Thankfully, like always, the rest of our dining experience was amazing!“

“You want a really excellent pie?
Perfect crust. Not too thick or thin that's lightly crisp and doesn't flop.
The sauce is very flavorful, perhaps a little on the sweet side.
Generous selection of fresh, quality toppings.
The cheese was perfect without the too often unwelcome excessive grease.
Skip new haven brand lines and hype. This mom and pop out shines!
And the staff couldn't be nicer!“

“Food was very good the staff most were attentive“

“Beautiful outdoor patio!!“

“Excellent service and amazing food“

“Absolutely wonderful experience at our first time at Rebellion tonight! From the vibe and atmosphere, to the most amazing drinks by Dorian at the bar and the incredible, elevated food (Bronzino & NY Strip to be specific) and just an absolute amazing experience overall. A must visit! 5 🌟 all the way!!“

“Love this restaurant and the food is delicious“

“Love this place. Best calzone ever.“

“This is my go to place to eat. The food and service is amazing. The waiters are excellent and the owner always makes me feel welcome. I find it to be the best Italian restaurant in this area.“

“We had Mangia Mangia cater our recent rehearsal dinner - it was hands down the best food we have had in a long time. Everything was perfect- Raquel was a tremendous help and she took all the stress away from hosting a large party. I HIGHLY recommend using them for anyone looking for catering a large event. Bladimir, Joline and all the staff were very accommodating- we even called and got 10+pizzas delivered the day after the wedding too!! Huge Hit!!“

“I played live music here and i had a fantastic time !“

“We were there for a wedding shower and the food and the service were exceptional. Well done to all!“

“Had the eggplant parm sub/ wedge as they call it and OMG it was amazing 👏 🤩 🙌 😍 10/10 recommend 👌 n price was even better if your looking for a filling absolutely SATISFYING lunch UNDER 10 .... RUN 🏃‍♀️ DONT WALK HERE!!!!!“

“Dishonest business sells gift certificates yet doesn't honor them. Will be contacting BBB of New England“

“First time back in over 20 years. Food is decent for an Italian Chain Restaurant. Went back for the buy one, get one deal. Definitely worth it in this day and age with the inflation of things. Felt the chicken parm was too salty. Good service. Overall a good experience.“

“So we went for dine-in service on Thursday and was helped by a delightful waitress. I never caught her name though. She was great with menu recommendations and made our guest feel very much at home with her attention and jokes. It was such a great experience - we had pizza for take-out on Friday. It was delicious and pick up was a breeze. Thank you!“

“My husband and son had an amazing early dinner there on Friday and were truly thrilled with every single thing.“

“First time there. Our hostess was also preparing drinks, answering the phone and then she was our server! What a trooper. Lots of menu choices. Meals were all delish: baked rigatoni, penne vodka, chicken Frances, beef stroganoff and a cavatelli dish. Yum! Lovely atmosphere.“

“Excellent penne aka Vodka, the best Garlic bread!“

“Great sandwiches and chicken cutlets“

“Their thin crust pizza is excellent, and friends who've had their Philly cheese steak sub raved about it. In addition to stopping here for slices, I've also had a party catered by Bambino's and they went way above and beyond, the food was a huge hit with my guests. One of my very favorite pizza places with plenty of other great selections on the menu. Very friendly place!“

“BEST PIZZA IN PUTNAM COUNTY! If you haven’t been here yet you don’t know what you are missing!“

“I love this restaurant and the family that works hard every day. Always quality food for a great price.“

“Best pizza around, salad was great too.“

“I generally like the food, however, I tried the chicken parmesan and was disappointed. It was over done, dry, not much sauce or cheese. Maybe just a bad night. Generally it is pretty good......“

“Always delicious!!!* I feel like I should say more, for new customers. I have been eating here since the mid 1980s in a different building. I have seen many waitresses come and go. Most are very good. Some are excellent! A couple have been a little odd. I have met and known all three brothers. The one thing I can always count on, always consistent - their food is incredible!!! Every single time! If it weren't so good I wouldn't keep coming back! And, introducing new people to their fare! Love you guys!“

“This is a hidden gem! I never knew it was there and a friend brought me to this delicious, quiet spot. The food is so good and they have great specials. Kind and easy going staff, they're very caring about food allergies. We love the casual night out vibes where we still feel pampered!“

“West Lane just catered a conference event with 250 women. Not one complaint! Food was perfect. The offerings were amazing. Details were outstanding for our guests including Gluten Free/Vegetarian guests. Lunch arrived on time, presentation was beautiful, and Kosta was so professional and polite. He is humble, professional and you can tell a lot of attention was given to our order. Excellence and quality at its best! Every guest commented on how delicious the lunch was.“

“Great place to stop in to when you’re craving a a simple deli-style sandwich. Nothing too fancy but hit the spot I needed it to. Got the Italian combo on white bread, added pickles and dressing on the side, and ate the whole sandwich. They have a nice sized menu, a couple sides in the to-go cooler, a good variety in the beverage cooler and the staff were attentive and kind. Outdoor seating is always a plus. Will definitely be a return customer if I’m in the area.“

“Best pizza in CT! I’m a super picky pizza person! Very happy I found this place!“

“The food was really good. This was the first time I was here, but I will definitely return we ate in, and the owner was very friendly he even offered to make a small pizza while I waited for my girlfriend to get there. If you haven't tried this location, you are missing out.“

“Just a wonderful atmosphere with AMAZING meals! The staff is so attentive and friendly. The menu selections? What more can I say other than I wanted to try everything? Food is deliciousness you just cannot find everywhere but at Castello's. I highly, highly recommend Castello's for an AUTHENTIC italian meal you will never forget.“

“We recently celebrated my mother`s 100th birthday at Pulcinellas with about 40 friends and family and everyone is still talking about it ! Linda ensured perfection all around. The pizza, antipasto, entrees (chicken champagne, veal francese, eggplant rolatini, penne a la vodka), and sides were delicious and plentiful. The pistachio BD cake was gorgeous and tasted out of this world! the staff was so attentive to everyone's needs and the piano player added to the festive atmosphere. Thank You Linda, John and team for making the event so special and memorable for my mom and our entire family“