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!“

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

“Great pizza and friendly service“

“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!“

“I had an amazing dining experience, as it always is when my family dines at TerraSole. Philip was really good with my two kids, which I truly appreciate. The service is top notch all around. The children’s menu is extensive and the food that comes out is beyond your usual frozen kids foods. Those fries! All of our meals were excellent and full of flavor. I look forward to my next visit!“

“Beautiful outdoor patio!!“

“Excellent dinner, love the house salad dressing!“

“Great Food, Great Drinks, and Great Service“

“Service was outstanding. Prix fixe lunch menu has very good variety. Main menu is very interesting with something for almost everyone. Will return for more lunch meetings and most likely dinner as well. Great addition to our dining scene options. Somewhat small parking lot with 2 spaces reserved for bakery next door. The acoustics are not great, so intimate conversations may suffer during busy times. It is difficult to find parking when the restaurant is busy. Apparently the church across the street no longer will share their lot.“

“My Brothers go to, as he lives in the area...when I'm visiting I stop in and get the chicken marsala(and not just one,?)....the people that work there are beautiful and kind. They put their hearts into their business ...We recommend Spasis to EVERYONE......I'm looking forward to going very soon.

Kid-friendliness: easy menu for kids pallet...“

“Very nicely done inside and the food and drinks were very good. Definitely will be going back. Short Rib was very good, the eggplant was very good we also had the mushroom crostini and antipasto. The tri color cake was so delicious too.“

“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!“

“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…“

“Stopped in for a late snack. We got four different pizza slices … all DELICIOUS.
Quick and pleasant service at the counter. This is pizza like I used to get as a kid in my old Italian neighborhood in NY. That’s the highest praise I can give it!“

“Wonderful service and atmosphere!“

“its a wonderful place love the food“

“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.“

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

“Food was very good the staff most were attentive“

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

“Love this restaurant and the food is delicious“

“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!!“

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

“Excellent service and amazing food“

“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 Place where I get my Chicken Wings. Owners will go out of their way if you want something customized. I am able to get custom orders here like Sautéed Vegetables and Oil, Plain Wings, Sausage and Grilled Chicken which I greatly appreciate.Service is quick and the owners (two brothers) remember and respect their loyal customers.Thank You....“

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

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

“We went 2 weeks ago to try this restaurant for the first time in a while! The person who take care of us was so helpful, kind and a sweet person, she make us feel satisfied and provided everything that we need, she always was so attentive (her name is Diana)! I love the soft tone of his voice when he speaks that makes you feel comfortable. We definitely will come back!!“

“Scott and his team catered our wedding this September. If we could provide more than 5 stars, we would! He was more than accommodating and made this process stress-free. We gave him ideas about what kind of food/style we were hoping for and he ran with it. We were not limited to a pre-created catering menu and were told that he and his team could make "anything we want". He provided recommendations from our reception space, to service style, and menu to even linens. We are still getting comments from our guests raving about the food and service from our wedding. Scott and his team exceeded our expectations and then some. Highly recommend!“

“Great sandwiches and chicken cutlets“

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

“The best, my favorite, pizza joint on Mill Plain Rd, on the Westside, in Danbury! The crust is thin, has that slight crunch, folds easily to cradle the abundance of toppings. Oh, and the meat lover's version, wow! Full-size toppings (hubby & son raved about it)....and my fave, the veggie...spinach, broccoli, mushrooms, garlic, peppers, onions -LOADED & DELICIOUS! But, you cannot go wrong with a plain cheese either... Not greasy, perfect balance of cheese to sauce. My dad's favorite pizza spot, too... and no loss of memory makes him forget how to get there!“

“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“

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

“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......“

“Best Deli / EATERY in town. This place is a hidden GEM ! Everything here is freshly made and the staff are very friendly. It’s hard to find good delis these days in Connecticut but this is the place ! The new owner comes from a long years of experience in the kitchen industry and they are very knowledgeable in what you want to eat. No such thing as language barrier, it’s all about communication and how detailed you are with how you want your order to be made.

Best place in TOWN !“

“Great people offering your typical fan fare for a pizzeria. I have had their pizza, and although it is not for me, theirs subs are by far the best in the area. Their grinder rolls are exquisite and come from NY and mesh phenominaly with their chicken parm and sausage and peppers. I find their grinders very well priced for what you get and always well received. ALSO, a GIANT kudos... these people take phone orders CORRECTLY and follow directions well!

Parking: Plenty of spots“

“Everything that I have had, has been great. Friendly staff as well. However, prices on the menu on their website are not accurate. Website needs to be updated as it’s misleading to customers.“

“Asked for extra garlic on half of a large pizza. They actually put slices of garlic on it! ❤️ Slices of garlic! ❤️ I was expecting the usual processed minced garlic, but nope, they sliced garlic to put on my pizza. I'm really impressed. And the pizza was amazing!“

“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!“

“Best pizza around, salad was great too.“

“Great meal! Large portions at reasonable prices. Just enjoyed the incredible toasted garlic bread & Chicken Portobello. Yum! Will definitely go back👏👏 🍷🍷🍴“