50 Best Italian Restaurants near Bethel

“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“

“Vesta was wonderful! I came with a couple friends for Sunday brunch and I will definitely be back to try dinner sometime. The restaurant is lovely with such a cute atmosphere. My biggest gripe is that it was a little hard to find the entrance, I actually went through La Zingara but thankfully the bartender there sent me the right way.
The restaurant is small but very cozy and clean looking.
The brunch is pre fixe and I ordered a Bellini and later tried their passionfruit rooftop seltzer. Both drinks were huge! The seltzer in particular was really nice and I would like to try the other flavors. For starters, my friends had the salad while I opted for the soup of the day (corn chowder). They were all very nice.

For our mains, I went with the chicken and waffles, while my friends ordered the sweet potato skillet and the breakfast pizza (minus the sausage). Everything looked fantastic! The only hiccup was that the pizza came out a bit undercooked, but our waitress was super accommodating and happily brought it back a few minutes later — the second time, it was perfect. The chicken and waffles were amazing! It had a good sized piece of boneless breast with a nice crunchy well seasoned crust sandwiched between two waffles with this wonderful bacon jam. The waffles on their own were very sweet, almost like they were crusted with sugar. But when eaten together with the chicken and bacon jam it was perfect. My friends also loved their dishes. The breakfast pizza was huge (she took half home!) and the crust was great, while the sweet potato skillet was hearty and flavorful.
The only weak spot of the meal was the dessert course. I had the Nutella crepe, and my friend had the chocolate gelato (the only other option was vanilla; no sorbet that day). The crepe was very disappointing. It was small, cold, and didn’t taste fresh. It just felt thrown together and barely had any nutella. The gelato was better, though I thought it was a bit icy in texture.

Overall, I really loved the vibe here and thought the food was great. It’s a charming little spot that would make a wonderful date or special occasion restaurant. I’m already looking forward to coming back for dinner sometime!“

“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!“

“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!!“

“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!!!“

“Great pizza and friendly service“

“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“

“Excellent dinner, love the house salad dressing!“

“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…“

“Love this place. Best calzone ever.“

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

“Wonderful service and atmosphere!“

“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!“

“Love this restaurant and the food is delicious“

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

“Beautiful outdoor patio!!“

“Food was very good the staff most were attentive“

“Maybe this was an off night for Dolce being new years eve. From the start, the waiter had one thing on his mind, get us out as quickly as possible. Waiter was not friendly, and had no interest in assisting us. Didn't even offer bread , only came after we asked during the appetizer. Food was average to above average which helped the situation. Ownership needs to school the waiters on better ettiquette with customers“

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

“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!!“

“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!!“

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

“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!“

“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!“

“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!!!!!“

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

“Everything at Olive Garden is perfect from the service to the staff and the food is delicious. Highly recommend it!. Also our waiter Josh is knowledgeable, empathetic, and helpful a wonderful asset to the Olive Garden staff.“

“Had my mom’s funeral reception here, as well as my grandfather’s two years ago. Incredible food, attentive staff, could not have had a better experience. Thank you Posa, for making an incredibly sad day so much better.“

“Great sandwiches and chicken cutlets“

“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.“

“They make a really great breakfast sandwich and they don’t nickel and dime for every added ingredient. Very reasonably priced, and always greeted with friendly service. I go out of my way to drive through Brookfield so I can stop here! Also highly recommend their tuna salad wrap with the potato chips in it.“

“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!“

“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 pizza around, salad was great too.“

“Excellent food. Small and quant hime feeling. Plenty of room, not on top of each other. Friendly atmosphere. Wine selection was good. Loved the seafood salad and the special: lobster ravioli in a blackberry sauce was outstanding. Definitely a diamond in the rough.“

“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“

“I would walk 500 miles... Well maybe not walk 500 miles. But I will drive 350 miles round trip. Just to have dinner at one of my favorite Restaurants in my old neighborhood. Congrats to Kenny and his culinary and service team. Dinner for my party of 4 was delicious. The 3 specials Short Rib Ravioli, Chicken & Sausage Paella, and the Baby Rack of Lamb. The 4th dinner was our longtime favorite Gnocchi Sorentino. Walked out bellies full and pallets completely satisfied. Oh yeah, don't forget the Fried Burrata. Anytime I'm in Brookfield I will visit Portobellos. Love this place.“

“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.“

“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 wanted to leave a glowing review for Franco's Pizza and Pasta! We ordered dinner for delivery last night and it was absolutely wonderful. Every dish was outstanding. The pasta bolognese was rich and flavorful, the chicken cacciatore was perfectly cooked, and the garlic knots were a delicious must-have. We also really enjoyed the fresh combo salad. The delivery was prompt and the food arrived hot and fresh. Franco's delivers a fantastic dining experience right to our door. It was our first time and we will definitely put them on the top of our list to order regularly. Highly recommend!“

“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.“

“Everything tasted great and the crew was friendly and helpful! From the chunks of garlic on the garlic bread to their amazing marinara, we will definitely come again before we head back west! If you haven’t been here you are missing out!“