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“

“I think the Lombardi brothers have set a new standard in Italian dining within Fairfield County CT. The quality of food, atmosphere and service are all excellent! I wish them many years of success.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Delicious, fresh and authentic Italian cuisine! Enjoyed a wonderful meal while visiting family, we are from Orlando. We all decided on the nights’s specials and each dish was superb! Thank you for a great experience, exceptional service and the personal touch that is often missing in today’s world! Grazie!“

“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!“

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

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

“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!!!“

“Second time here. Good spot but 1 person in our group ordered the steak medium rare. First time steak came out was cooked well done and we sent it back. After 20 or so minutes the redo steak came out and was still overcooked but we were so hungry we just ate it.“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“Good place to celebrate 🎉“

“Great food with wonderful service!“

“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!“

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

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

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

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

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

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

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

“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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“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.“

“Absolutely loved this Italian restaurant! 🇮🇹 The food was absolutely delicious, the interior was stunning, and you could truly feel the atmosphere of Italy the moment you walked in.
What made the experience even better was the wonderful service. Ela and the rest of the staff were so warm, welcoming, and attentive, making us feel right at home. Everything came together perfectly amazing food, beautiful surroundings, and exceptional hospitality. Definitely a place I’d love to visit again! ❤🇮🇹“

“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.“

“Always an amazing experience very friendly staff ❤️“

“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. ❤️❤️❤️“