50 Best Italian Restaurants near New Canaan

“This place is amazing, everyone works together, they are all happy working about, when i say work together i mean there's no barrier on to who is taking what table, if something needs to be done then it's done. The several times I've been there Freddy, Chris, Anthony, Ricardo, Juan, Jose, Nefty, Brian, Jennifer, William, and of Course DAvid! They all rock, they all work so hard and treat the guests well and make us all feel well at home.“

“Delicious 😋 very good attention, excellent food, the delicious desserts“

“Really enjoyed our first time there. Can’t wait to come back and try more food!!!“

“Great food and great service!“

“We go there multiple times per week. Eggplant parm, chicken francese, shrimp scampi. All amazing.“

“We visited the Greenwich location for the first time and we’re definitely going back!! Good was amazing! Service was excellent.. I would definitely recommend it!“

“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“

“Went there for the first time today with my family for Father’s Day. The food and service was excellent! Would definitely go again!“

“This is my second time going. Highly recommend. The food and the owner are both authentic Italian. You can't go wrong.“

“My girlfriend and I had dinner here tonight it was 5 star off the hook old school wonderful. Kyra was our bartender server ...it was so crowded at 9pm we had to sit at the bar but it was spectacular.

Service 5

Food 25

Owners appreciation 105

Loved it and will be back“

“This wonderful dinner was incredible!!!! absolutely 💯 delicious and way above other Italian restaurants in the area. They make food with love!!! Everything from beginning ✨️ to end was perfect 🥰 Thank you so very much for the hard work that you put into this! The food is fresh, hot and delicious! Loved the full glasses 🥂 of wine 🍷 too!!!“

“Great pasta, healthy, light, fresh… simply delicious“

“We tried their pizza for the first time. Ordered a margarita pizza. It was delicious and unbelievably fresh and the dough was incredible. We’ve tried most pizza places in our area. This was definitely the best“

“Siena is a lovely surprise nestled in the Watershed hotel in Norwalk. The restaurant is nicely decorated with a modern vibe and overlooks the Norwalk river. The menu is reasonably diverse and the food is very good. Fun cocktail list with one mocktail offering (Golden Hour) that was excellent. It's fully staffed so the attention level is very attentive. Ask for a table by the windows so you can look down at the river.“

“Rizzuotos NEVER disappoints. Even with Open Table NOT sending the reservation to them even though i had received confirmation from OT in my email, they were able to accommodate our request, on a busy Friday night. Our server Julissa was noting short of amazing. Always checking on us making sure we were not forgotten. We have been here several times and do not see any dip in service, food or atmosphere.“

“The food was absolutely delicious! We had Calamari, Veal Romano and Chicken Parm. All three dishes were some of the best Italian food I have ever had. The service was excellent. There was not one negative thing at our visit.“

“Always awesome 👏 fabulous menu! Consistently delicious fresh food! Wonder attentive staff!“

“We celebrated my mother's birthday at Siena, and it was absolutely perfect. The staff was wonderful. So warm, attentive, and genuinely caring throughout the evening. The food was outstanding, from start to finish, and beautifully presented. The ambience was cozy and elegant, creating the perfect setting for an intimate celebration. Highly recommend Siena for any special occasion or simply a great night out!“

“Great staff and great food even during this pandemic. And accommodating“

“Creative cocktails. Delicious food 😊 We stopped by for lunch and had the halibut and strip steak with were both prepared perfectly! Wine accompaniment was excellent (Sancerre and Cab Sauv by the glass) Finished with cappuccino and desert including complementary almond biscotti which wrapped up the entire meal wonderfully! Thank you for an excellent early weekend meal 😊🙏“

“Columbus Park is our go to Italian restaurant. Food is always amazing and staff treats you like familia.“

“Good place to celebrate 🎉“

“Bacio is often our “go-to” restaurant when we are out with friends..“

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

“Exceptional dining experience! The atmosphere was perfect, and the staff were warm and attentive while providing timely service. The food did not disappoint. Our table ordered appetizers, lobster ravioli, arugula salad with shrimp and veal scallopini. We look forward to our next opportunity to visit!“

“The best in Norwalk for sure, great ambience, food & service is A+“

“First time here, and definitely will not be the last! Great atmosphere, staff is fantastic, the food was amazing (capellini pomodoro!)! Would definitely recommend on a daily basis.“

“This place is perfection! Just steps from Stamford Center for the Arts' Palace Theatre, it's perfect for dinner and a show, drinks, etc. The good is always fresh, vibrant & delicious. Respectful of dietary choices/restrictions. Gorgeous hotels on either side. Seriously perfect!“

“Great Quality Food and I can honestly say that as I grew up and live in Manhattan most of my life.“

“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!“

“We just hosted a Celebration of Life- And Walter was wonderful to work with. The food was very good and service top notch!!!!!“

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

“I was there as a wedding photographer and liked their service.“

“Food was very good the staff most were attentive“

“Great food with wonderful service!“

“Just like if in the hills of Tuscany!!! 6 Stars Worth the trip!! 1 hour from Long Island Owner John’s“

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

“The pasta is amazing !!! Go ask for Dennis !“

“I've eaten lunch here many times before but it was my first dinner there with my husband. Never saw it so busy!!! Lots of kids which accounted for the noise level, but it was fine. Everything was wonderful....especially our server and the food! Can't wait to come back.“

“❤️❤️❤️ Tomato Tomato is my family’s go to restaurant. Their extensive menu accommodates everyone’s favorites. Food, service and atmosphere makes each time we go a pleasurable experience. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

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

“Excellent from entrance to exit. Staff and food were superb!“

“I gave my husband the gift of a dinner for two here and we were amazed. We felt like we were dining in Italy! As we sat down we were warmly greeted and presented with a salad for two. As entrees my husband had Veal Contandina and I had a special which was Eggplant stuffed with ricotta cheese and mushrooms. Both were outstanding! The tiramisu is yummy. The service and ambiance at this restaurant is top notch. We can’t wait to go back. Thank you for a wonderful experience!“

“I had a very nice meal tonight at Valentino's. I normally spend my monthly overnight for work in Stamford but decided to give Norwalk a try. Other then the price the meal was spectacular! Started off with some clams casino and the moved on to some veal saltambucca. Both were delicious but I couldn't afford do go here on a regular basis.“

“like the Sicilian pizza and the meatball hero.Always a friendly bunch of fellas.“

“we had everything from 5 different appetizers, to four entrees and 5 different desserts. We go out to eat all the time but have never gone here. So we tried it, the restaurant itself is gorgeous. The servers were very friendly and professional and on the ball. The food omg. What can I say it was magnificant. The manager came around and made sure everyone was happy, then the owner Danny came in and introduced himself. This is the best restaurant we have ever been to with the best food we have ever tasted. As I said we eat out alot but nothing compares. Hats off to all the staff and the owner. Well done. Cant wait to go back.“

“Recently held a conference in this hotel and the entire staff at this hotel made it amazing! From the delicious catering to the rooms and amenities, we had a fantastic experience! Dinner at Tony’s was incredible and it was even more amazing when Tony came and played a trivia game with all of us! The laughter and fun we had was just what we needed and it really was fantastic! I received nothing but amazing feedback and I truly cannot thank the staff enough! If I could give you more than 5 stars, I would!!! Thank you!!!“

“Had an awesome luncheon today. The menu was outstanding, everyone enjoyed everything from appetizers to dessert. The staff was also terrific and so attentive. Definitely recommend.“

“definitely 👍 the best food ever, and the service is great. 100% recommended !!!“

“My family and I were traveling through and were looking for a place to eat. Such a great find! The food was incredibly fresh, large portions and delicious!!! The staff were so kind and accommodating. Will definitely stop again when I’m the area!“