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“

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

“Great food and great service!“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

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

“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!!!“

“Food and service (thanks Joseph!) were fantastic. Best Italian food we’ve had in the area. It is attached to a hotel so seems a little funny walking in but it’s a beautiful space and the view of the river is very nice. We will be back.“

“It was quiet early Thursday evening at Rizzuto's but the service and the dishes (Baker's 12 of oysters and Margherita pizza) were outstanding. Our waiter Aleksandra provided excellent and knowledgeable service. She knows the menu very well. One important point for me: the focaccia was delicious with the oysters and the pizza tasty. We will come back.“

“Great food with wonderful service!“

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

“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!“

“Wonderful dinner. Caesar salad, mussels, eggplant pasta special. Lovely presentation. Excellent waiter, Alessandro. Very busy restaurant but our table was towards the front in a bit less noisy area. We aren't in the area again but if we are we'll be 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!“

“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.“

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

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

“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!“

“Amazing food and the nicest people!“

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

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

“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!“

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

“Good place to celebrate 🎉“

“Wonderful restaurant. A pretty and quaint atmosphere with a personable Italian owner who makes you feel at home. It gives the perfect feeling of how an Italian restaurant should be. There were 5 specials as well as a full menu. Food was excellent! It’s a hidden treasure“

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

“Food was very good the staff most were attentive“

“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.“

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

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

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

“Always an amazing experience very friendly staff ❤️“

“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.“

“❤️❤️❤️ 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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Tutti’s is the best! It’s family run and they make you feel so welcome and at home when you’re there. Maria treats you so well and makes a mean espresso drink, Chef Pasquale makes the BEST homemade bread and flavorful meals. You can’t go wrong with anything you order on the menu. I’ve been coming here for years with my family. It’s the perfect authentic Italian restaurant. They’re a nice place for a big party or a casual lunch. I highly recommend Tutti’s. You’ll be so happy you visited. ❤️❤️❤️“

“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.“

“A piece of CASA - Italy in the middle of Connecticut! Service orchestred by Emiliano and Jordan is simply the best… food great as at all the other Felice’s locations…. Beautiful location and nice selection of wines as usual.
All great - at lunch there is the three courses menu at 35$
Grazie ragazzi 😉🇮🇹“

“I want badly to like this place but Nemo’s food was actually better. I went here twice because the first time was underwhelming and I thought maybe it was just because of all the tiktok influencers so I went here second time and it was still underwhelming. The pizza is okay, crust was soft but needs more flavor. Some of the veggie apps are $18-22 and was kind of disappointing. I had the branzino which was good but portions are small for a $36 dish and the radiatore pasta that is all over social media is just average. The arugula on branzino was wilted and slimy. The atmosphere (especially in the summer) is their only saving grace. I’ll still come back but only for atmosphere hoping they improve on some of their dishes or addend/add.“

“Fabulous! My favorite restaurant I’ve been to since moving here 6 months ago!“

“Tim the waiter is the best
Paolo the bartender is awesome also the backup for Tim.Paolo dad is the owner and chef best homemade ravioli ever
All the homemade pasta dishes are awesome come 3 or 4 times a month.If they have the trout as a special you can't go wrong.“

“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!“