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.“

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

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

“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 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!“

“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.“

“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!!!“

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

“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“

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

“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!“

“This restaurant is fabulous! Well worth stopping in. Every meal i have had there has been superb. Service is impeccable. I has a definite feel of a very hospitable local family restaurant like those we have enjoyed many times in Italy.“

“Have been back several times and always a great experience. The frozen espresso martini is always a must. The stuffed zucchini flowers are delicious along with the cold seafood salad and the hot/sweet peppers. I ordered the Branzino and it never disappoints.“

“Positives First:
-Beautiful View/ Scenery from large floor to ceiling windows.
-Great interior design with spacious tables.
-Very good food.

Negatives:
- Service did not match the atmosphere and the price point.

The service however was a huge disappointment. After providing my name for the reservation, the host walked about 8 steps and then without speaking pointed to the table across the room where we were apparently supposed to sit. I asked for clarification, and he then muttered in annoyance that one by the window….

Next up, we were asked if we want still or sparkling water, I asked for a bottle of still.
We received tap water. I again asked for a bottle of still, we then received lime flavored tap water. Finally our server stepped in and clarified they do not have bottled still water, only filtered…
I do want to mention besides the host no one was rude, but the service in general just didn’t seem to keep up.“

“I love this place. The staff is great and the food is even better! They have a great selection and the price is reasonable. Everything I've ordered here has been delicious and that includes the drinks! The atmosphere is warm and cozy and you can even sit outside in your own private igloo.“

“The terrific food was complimented by the friendly and informative staff. From the greeting by the host to the farewell by the servers it was a 5 star experience and I'm sure when I'm back in Stamford I will be dining here again. Great job.“

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

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

“Love Villa Italia! The food is always delicious. Highly recommend the chicken milanese and sitting outdoors when the weather permits.“

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

“Food was very good the staff most were attentive“

“Great food with wonderful service!“

“Amazing food and the nicest people!“

“Everything about this place gives one the feeling that they are vacationing in Italy! Very comfortable dining area, lovely restrooms, perfect acoustics, friendly and attentive waitstaff and delicious, creative dishes. I can’t wait to go back!“

“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!“

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

“Good place to celebrate 🎉“

“Mike’s Ristorante is truly a gem! A restaurant doesn’t thrive for more than 50 years without providing exceptional food and service. Nino provides both better than anyone. I have been bringing family and friends there for over 20 years and the experience never disappoints. Often, after taking friends there, they become regulars as well. If you haven’t been there already, you are missing out!“

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

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

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“The food. service & atmosphere was fantastic. this was my first visit & I will be back. I highly recommend this restaurant.“

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

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

“❤️❤️❤️ 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 very seldom order take-out - but I tried LaFamilia for pizza when they first opened in Pound Ridge - and was not impressed. However, a few weeks ago I found myself without side dishes for Sunday dinner - and I ordered salads, broccoli rabe and a few other items and they were excellent. Last night I ordered two entrees and they were outstanding.“

“One of my very favorite restaurants and LOVE that they make all the pizza crusts from sourdough!!! They have the NICEST team and are so accommodating every time I come in, even remembering my drink order. The owner is amazing and always so supportive of the community giving back through many charity events as much as they can. Definitely a great place to go with friends!!“

“A and S catered our Halloween party last year and this past Halloween. Their food is so delicious and flavorful, everyone loved it. You can't go wrong with the arancini and meatballs!“

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

“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!“

“My wife and her family all grew up going to Italia. I went there for the first time tonight and I was not disappointed one bit. The service could’ve been a little better but they were absolutely slammed so I do get that it’s had to keep up when you are being pulled left and right. The veal parm is the best I’ve ever had. The ravioli was great as well! I would say skip the pasta fagioli. It was a bit of a let down. My wife said the recipe changed from what she remembered.“