8 Best Italian Restaurants near Darien

“Wonderful dinner experience last evening. The food is delicious and although the place was packed, we never felt rushed to finish. Instead, we were thanked multiple times for visiting and the entire staff was warm and friendly. We will be back!“

“I just tried this restaurant for the first time and I am very impressed. The food was delicious, and our server Jordy was so detailed and helpful even during the busy night. It was the night before Valentine’s Day and I’m so glad we chose this place. One thing worth mentioning is that my table was taking a little longer than expected to get ready and the owner (or manager) gave us prosecco and that was just super sweet and considerate. The service and welcoming atmosphere is a breath of fresh air compared to all my recent restaurant experiences! Will definitely be back!“

“Everyone is so friendly and the food is amazing. Very reasonable prices and don't leave w/o trying the cheesecake!! ▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎▪︎“

“Look what I just found in my salad from Papa Joe’s - much #love as always!“

“A tradition! My friends and I cycle all over Stamford, New Canaan, Pound Ridge, Darien, and more …and about half the time they insist that we stop at “mother‘s” (as they call it) before we head to our respective homes. We always get rolls with egg, cheese, broccoli rabe, and bacon …and pancakes …and coffee and it’s definitely heaven.

Thanks for the warm welcome and fresh coffee every time!“

“We ordered lunch for our office. The food was prepared promptly but one of the containers was opened and spilled on the way back to our office. One of the managers, Francesco, kindly replaced the item and delivered it himself. What service! Would definitely recommend this restaurant for food and customer service.“

“The pizza was delicious and the service was amazing. We came with our 2 year old for a quick bite on our road trip and they cleaned off a table for us, cut our child's pizza into pieces and put Bluey on the TV without us asking for any of it. We will definitely make this choice #1 when driving through again!“

“Memorable Happy Hour! My colleagues and I recently hosted a business happy hour at Scena, and we were blown away by the fantastic service, delicious food, and refreshing drinks. Cristian's attentive presence was commendable. He consistently checked in with us, making us feel valued and well taken care of. The bartender and the rest of the crew were incredibly friendly and accommodating, adding to the positive vibe of the evening. Scena rose to the occasion, delivering beyond our expectations for our group of 25-30 people. The tastefully decorated interior and cozy seating arrangements created a comfortable space for socializing and networking. Overall, our experience at Scena was phenomenal. The exceptional service, mouthwatering food, and delightful ambiance made it an unforgettable happy hour. We wholeheartedly recommend Scena for a memorable dining experience.“