Excellent food, service. Great happy hour deals. Huge portions. Love this place. Really great…read morefood.

Alma Bistro, Cocina Latina is a Latin fusion restaurant in Norwalk, Connecticut, celebrated for its…read moreflavorful, authentic dishes with a modern twist, blending South American, European, and Asian influences. Popular menu items include birria tacos, octopus, shrimp ceviche, and steak chimichurri. My daughter and I visited here for her birthday, and we both love Latin cuisine. As we walked in, we were greeted warmly and shown to our seats immediately. It was a chilly day, and the restaurant felt cold inside as well. The staff tried to warm things up with space heaters, but they didn't quite do the trick. We ordered empanadas, birria tacos, hanger steak, and sweet plantains with crema and queso fresco. When the dishes arrived, they were lukewarm--a bit disappointing, considering how cold it was outside. The birria tacos were delicious, though again, they could have been hotter. The meat was tender and well-seasoned, but I would have liked it a bit crisper. The hanger steak was tender, and the Pico de Gallo was bursting with flavor, pairing perfectly with the steak. It was nicely seasoned and had a good-sized portion. The empanadas were tasty, with flavorful and plentiful meat. The plantains were extremely delicious. The crema and queso fresco helped bring the whole dish together beautifully. The customer service was friendly, but the food could have been hotter; still, the flavors and seasonings were spot-on.

First time trying Peruvian and wow!! So delicious…read more I got the classic and well loved Pollo Saltado and I honestly had no notes. Huge portions also Cons: The restaurant was super loud and the service didn't go beyond just getting the job done. Overall great spot and I'd definitely go again.

Great Peruvian joint, right here in Downtown Stamford. The vibe is great and the food is delicious…read more This was my second visit to the restaurant and we ordered the Ceviche Sampler to start with. The sampler has a variety of Shrimp and Fish Ceviche and all were really good. The Sampler is actually good for 4-5 people as the quantity is pretty generous. Talking about generosity, when our main dishes arrived, there was no way each dish is for one person. The portions are simply huge! We ordered the Lomo and Pollo Saltado and just to mix it in we also ordered the Chicken Chaufa. If I was to pick one dish from them all I would certainly go with the Chaufa as the taste and the way the spices are mixed in with the rice and chicken, it was very tasty. I do need to mention how good their Aji is. Spicy and perfect to go with the bread and the rice.

Pros: Duck curry is flavorful and well portioned. Would…read moreprefer fresher pineapple be used. Coconut chicken soup is delicious. Green and red curries are good but not consistent. Dumplings are homemade and outstanding. Pad thai solid, could be a bit saucier and less dry. Cons: Please use an unscented spray/cleaning product for the restaurant. Nobody wants to smell cleaning products when they eat! The restaurant is dirty. Please keep it clean. Terrified to know whats going on in the basement kitchen. Sign on door says hygiene report available upon request. Would love to see this restaurant cleaned up! The food is good. Do the right thing and keep the kitchen and dining room clean! Kitchen most important!!

Not many great Thai places in Connecticut, but this one in Westport was pretty good. We got spring…read morerolls, green curry, a tofu dish and pad Thai. The spring rolls and green curry were very good, but the green curry could've used a bit more spice. The staff here weren't friendly even though the restaurant and took a while for a wait staff to come by to us to place the order. The food came out very slow and some of it wasn't warmed off or just cooled off quickly. I probably wouldn't come back but if craving Thai, it isn't a bad spot to stop by.

Came back to the strip on a Monday, after leaving my keys behind during the weekend. Tablao was…read morevery lively that night with a great nightlife vibe. My friend works nearby, so she met up with me for some tapas and drinks during happy hour, since my keys were next door. I wasn't hungry, so I just sampled everything she ordered. She had fried calamari which was beautifully presented, the hanger steak with green chimichurri, Eggplant Tablao (fresh mozzarella, fried eggplant, and warm tomato ragu), and the warm goat cheese with marinara sauce and pesto crostini. (Portion was super small) oh yeah, we also had the paellera consisting of chorizo, chicken, pork, clams, mussels, shrimp. The bread with olive oil was a nice simple touch as well. For drinks, we had a margarita and a Manhattan. The Manhattan was amazing...the fresh orange zest really elevated the drink and infused it with a bright citrus aroma right away. Definitely recommend trying it! We had the pleasure of chatting with the owner, Luis. You can tell he truly takes pride in his craft and creating an experience for his guests. He was welcoming and passionate about what he does. I'd definitely return again!

Came back with my boyfriend, we got two rounds of sangria, the cheese croquettes and fried calamari…read moreall in the happy hour. We also got the beet salad, which was not on the happy hour but it was so good. Fast in tentative service too. Really great spot for a date night, and apparently late at night it turns into a party around 11 PM! I love this happy hour, highly recommend Tablao!

Best Ecuadorian spot!! Very traditional and delicious! Service was great…read more Love to come here with the family

The last 4 times we ordered from here the food was double fried, burnt, dry, tasteless and oily…read more They used to be good until they weren't anymore. The very last time, I had it with them. I called them 2 hours before closing and they would not answer the phone. We probably threw out 150$ worth of food those last four times. The first time should have been the last time, why did I think there was hope? Shame on you don floro. You guys suck now and this was THE spot!

Everything! Everything went well!…read moreCarajillo martini!!!!! The best drink ever! Bartender is aces! Chills the drink beyond! The queso Fundido was the best Mexican food I've had in ct! You'd be a fool not to try it, but make a reservation! Cuz you're gonna need it!

Surprise surprise, over here in Norwalk, CT. We were visiting, briefly, and came across this place…read more We were hungry and this place delivered. We were shocked how good it was. I mean c'mon, it's Connecticut. Service was great. We ate the Esquites, Chicken tinga tacos, and the flank steak tacos. Everything was delicious. Nice quaint place and has a little bar area as well. Plus, a small outside dining spot.

Finally got the chance to check out their izakaya and absolutely loved the space! It's open and…read morewelcoming. Their ordering system is QR code based which I'm not really a fan of but the food did come out fast! The show stoppers were the crab Rangoon croquettes, Karaage onigiri and the yuzu bar. I only tried one cocktail which was the whassup and personally I did not love it. The burnt honey called to me but the wasabi tonic was extremely overpowering. I also felt the chimichurri on the pork belly yakimono was overpowering as well, but a lot of their other items are fantastic and maybe it was an off day for those items! I'd definitely return as there's so many things to try still!! I'm still thinking about the yuzu bar!

We went on a Sunday and chose the chef's counter in the tamaki-ya room hidden away in the back. We…read morewere fortunate enough to find Chef Taibe behind the counter on his otherwise night-off. I'm no foodie but I am Chinese/Japanese and can appreciate finer things in life when I see it. This place meet and exceeded my expectations. The wonderful speak-easy tamaki-ya room in the back is warmly lit and held at a nice volume, much quieter than the izakaya bar in the front. For small bites we had the Beet n Hijiki salad (highly recommend!), Agedashi tofu, and Torched Maine uni. For hand-rolls I had the Spanish Mackerel, Hokkaido Scallops, Ocean Trout, BBQ Eal & Foie Gras, and Cucumber ume. My wife had the Maine Uni, Hamachi, and Botan Ebi. Everything was good, but there were quite a few that were very good, and there were two that, for me, were the best that I've ever had in recent memory. For the Spanish Mackerel Chef Taibe put an interesting spin on it by topping it off with a traditional Chinese ginger and scallion garnish used in a tender chicken dish. It works, it balances out the briny taste of Spanish Mackerel... which is great... unless you LOVE the briny, savory, mineral, metallic, umami taste of fresh Spanish Mackerel :) The Hokkaido Scallops was, by quite a large margin, the best scallop dish I've ever had. The tender sweetness of the fresh scallop combined with a brown butter kewpie (how American!) and yuzu tobiko sauce swimmingly. Texture, temperature, taste, all perfect. I like eel and I love Unaju. But by far the biggest surprise was the BBQ Eal & Foie Gras (see pic). This dish alone warrants a culinary course. On the face of it, bbq, eel, foie gras all sets you up for something rich, filling, heavy. But when I bit into the unassuming hand roll, it was the lightest bite of Japanese rice/seafood/seaweed/liver/sauce combo I've ever had. Turns out Chef Taibe prepared the sauce from scratch using five+ different spices, and prepared the foie gras au torchon. I could go on, but suffice to say, this was one of the best bites I've ever had. By contrast, I thought I was going to close out with the cucumber ume roll, but compared to the eel and foie gras, the ume actually felt more overpowering. Perhaps if they cut back on the generous amount of ume paste... (Worthy mention: Chef Taibe presents the nori in a separate envelope. This seemingly simple step is crucial to the taste and mouthfeel of the hand roll. It provides a wonderful fresh crisp crunch to every bite and it does indeed make a difference. He mentioned he sources a special nori but I forgot the details, just know that it's really good) My wife loves uni, and I'll let her describe her experience (which she won't) but it was so good she had to order a second one. As if you need more convincing, we had a great experience and I think you will too. Bravo Chef, well done

We went for a quick bite before an even at the music hall. The service was great. They sat us down…read morequickly and our food came out right away. We order the meat picadera. All the meats and chicken wells flavorful and tender. I definitely will come back and try a dinner meal.

My husband was craving Ecuadorian food, and since his mom lives all the way in Queens, NY and I…read morehaven't quite mastered those dishes yet. We decided to take a trip down to Norwalk after seeing the mouthwatering photos from El Idolo. The menu, especially the "specials," had some nostalgic favorites that caught my husband's eye. I was especially excited for the Bolón de Verde, my favorite Ecuadorian breakfast that's very similar to a Dominican mofongo. We ordered it as an appetizer, and wow -- not only was the portion size much larger than expected, but it was just as incredible as the ones I've had in Ecuador. My husband couldn't stop talking about the humitas -- one of his favorite childhood breakfast dishes -- so, of course, we had to order those too. I have to admit... I might actually like them more than tamales! Our main entrees did not disappoint. The portions were huge for the price, so we had plenty to take home. Somehow, we still saved room for dessert -- figs and cheese, a surprisingly amazing combo that ended the meal perfectly. To top it all off, our host was incredibly attentive and kind. She even saved us from getting a parking ticket when we completely missed the meter at the end of the awkwardly placed street. And the Ecuadorian music playing in the background? It made us feel like we were right at home with my husband's family -- complete with the classic tunes about heartbreak and betrayal! We'll definitely be back!