“Orienta is a high-end, luxury French-Asian fusion restaurant centrally located near Main Street, Greenwich. Ambiance is understated, with low light and tables a bit too close to each other, bordering on cramped. Diners are permitted to eat at the bar, which opens up more cuisine area but eviscerates any casual bar scene. We arrived early and tried to grab a drink at the bar. The proprietor shoed us away as there was no room at the bar for drinks (perhaps something the restaurant should rethink). He was not overtly rude – but he wasn’t particularly pleasant either. Surprised, we left for another bar and returned later for dinner.I’m glad we did. As part of a large group, we ordered a number of dishes and shared collectively. Everything was delicious (perhaps that’s why the proprietor felt comfortable encouraging us to leave for a drink). For appetizers, the baby back ribs were the star – rich pork falling off the bone. For main dishes, the spicy duck lo mein is a must.Although the food is exceptional, prices are sky high. For six people, the cost exceeded $900 with very modest beverage consumption. I’ll be back, but preferably on an expense account.“
“I don't see how anyone is knocking the restaurant. Other than some higher prices for dishes, I was happy with everything we ordered. Between, the pastas and seafood and desserts and appetizers this restaurants food was spot on. The ambiance was a delightful surprise, one night they had live music in the bar which you can hear through the restaurant. And they had the fire place rocking which was awesome for the cold winter nights. They had a great wine selection for bottles and glasses and even served the glasses in the appropriate glassware, which is a nice treat. Highly recommend to anyone staying at the hotel or passing through. Great upscale restaurant, doing everything right.“
“We had a great experience. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. We booked a table for 8 for brunch on a busy day. 2 of us showed up early and were seated right away (vs. some places that make you wait for your whole party to arrive). Several members of the staff came by regularly to check on drinks and if we needed anything. The menu is eclectic and had something for everyone. The beef noodle bowl was one of the best I've had -- too often with thinly-sliced beef in a dish like this, it gets overdone -- but this came out a perfect medium-rare. Family members all gave big thumbs ups to the burger, the fries, the steak, the salmon and chicken bowls, etc. No one had a mediocre dish. There was a birthday celebrated at one point, and they did turn up the music, but it lasted 1 minute, so was not a big deal. Even though we had a big round table with 8 of us, it wasn't so loud that we couldn't talk with others across the table. The restaurant was full and busy, but there were no delays in any aspect of the service. This was our first time there, and we would definitely come back.“
“À 1 heure de New York, Greenwich est une jolie ville du Connecticut où il fait bon d’y passer. Pour une Québécoise, c’est comme se retrouver à Westmount à Montréal. En résumé, c’est donc richesse et simplicité. Et c’est ce que j’ai vécu au restaurant Penguin avec des plats simples et succulent de la cuisine française. Peut-être rencontrez-vous Antoine, français d’origine qui vous accueille avec une grande chaleurosité. Les prix sont abordables et le service est excellent. Une très belle expérience. Faite une réservation car le restaurant est très occupé !“
“Raphaël's is far and away the best bakery I've ever been to. To begin with, the quality of the food is absolutely top notch across the board. I never had anything less than delicious from there and they offer a wide variety of options. From traditional French baked goods to chocolate matzo toffee bars to chocolate cookie croissants, there's always something for everyone. The ingredients are also high quality and they don't pack in any junk or preservatives (unlike grocery store bought bread which has an unnaturally long shelf life). I also love how easy is it to get here. They're right off Greenwich Ave and the area is quiet and serene. Well, quiet- ish. Since the day they opened their doors, Raphaël's often has a line out the door. Which is amazing because they opened their doors during Covid in middle of the winter - when most businesses were failing and closing. That should tell you something right there. Still, they're very efficient with checking out patrons and the line moves pretty fast so don't let that scare you away. It's absolutely worth the few minute wait if theres a line. I think Raphaël's continues to be so popular not just because they have great baked goods and a lovely location but they're also the nicest people I've ever met. The bakery is run by a wonderful French family that makes every visit here such a pleasure. If you want to support a local business while enjoying the best croissant you'll ever eat, you need to stop by Raphaël's. You will not regret it.“