I can see why this spot is so popular. The food was amazing. The only thing I didn't like was the wild boar lasagna. As a person who doesn't like cheese, it's funny that I found that lasagna in desperate need for more cheese. I loved my squid ink pasta dish. Tiramisu was very good too. They had so many food options here. Highly recommend it. read more

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Came here on a rainy weekday so no need to wait to be seated. Service was pretty good. Food was disappointing. I liked the bread and the appetizer, but the pasta was just so so. Noodles were freshly made but the sauce and seasonings were very bland and boring. I had to add quite a bit salt for taste. read more

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I've been dying to try Cafe Silvium and it certainly lived up to the hype! It was absolutely delicious. Our server was super kind and attentive to the. You will likely have to wait quite a while if you're there at prime time on a weekend, but don't let that deter you, it's worth it. I had to get the fettucine mascarpone (sub shrimp for chicken cutlet) after seeing it all over social media and it was sooo good. My boyfriend got linguine with clams and it came with so many clams! The other couple we were with got rigatoni vodka with cutlet and fish francese. Everything was delish, and so were the big pours of wine haha. I will be back! read more

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I had the pleasure of visiting this special Italian Cafe for my birthday. The food is excellent! My vote for probably best Italian food in CT. This is a family owned business and you can tell by their service. The love for their customers and the pride in the food. It's a casual home feel with lots of locals that you can tell are repeat customers. Downside , weekend reservations are not available. First come first serve. So wait times can be very long. Advice - prob visit during the week when they first open. This will be a repeat for me !!! read more

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Well worth the wait. The food... all of it... no complaints. Everything was a burst of happiness in your mouth. The spaghetti with duck ragú and tortellini with sweet cream sauce - chefs kiss You really feel like family here. The wait staff is super positive, friendly and helpful. The best part is if you are in between two pasta dishes they let you do half and half and the portions are perfect. Not too much and not too little. Make sure to call ahead and see what the seating looks like because this place gets very full and the wait can be upwards of an hour. A MUST TRY SPOT!!!!! read more

Cafe Silvium - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Wow. An amazing experience. By sheer luck, we managed to get a reservation for 10 people directly on the day of (tried many times before for the smaller groups and never succeeded). First, the wine list is between spectacular and amazing - the selection is excellent, but what makes the list amazing are prices, which are more than fair (a bottle of tasty Italian white for $30 at a restaurant? yes, please! ) Food was delicious too. We shared a few appetizers - stuffed mushrooms were excellent, fried artichokes - excellent, roasted peppers with white anchovies (similar or the same as Spanish boquerones) - superb. I had cavatelli with mushrooms as a main course, and it was very tasty. My wife had short rib which was perfectly cooked and delicious. Great service - prompt, friendly, attentive. Most highly recommended. read more

Cafe Silvium - Short rib - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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The restaurant was fully packed with guests. We were seated a few minutes after our reservation time. There was no waiting area, very crammed. Despite this, the staff at the entrance area were welcoming and friendly. The food was absolutely incredible. The portion sizes were very large, so absolutely go there with an appetite. We ordered a few apps, entrees, and desserts. You cannot go wrong with anything on that menu. A huge selection. read more

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The service was great! The food came out fresh, and everyone had recommendations. The fettuccine was 10/10. The dish was flavorful. The calamari was also delicious. The batter was seasoned and the red sauce had a little spice. Make sure you make a reservation because the tables were full the entire night. Great for a date night, birthday dinner or just getting some good food. read more

Cafe Silvium - Fettuccine Mascarpone - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

We had a delicious meal. First rate homemade pasta with fresh veggies for my vegetarian wife and the perfect sole franchesa. The salads were also perfect as was the tiramisu. We'll be back! read more

Need to have a party of Six for a reservation on Friday or Sat Which is ridiculous Prime on the water or the wheel A much better choice And whoever answers the Phone there has a bad attitude Its a tiny place that thinks its a Big deal lol read more

DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME: The guy at the front who wears the cook's jacket completely ruined our experience. The website needs to make the reservation policy more clear as the man seems to make up his own rules. Many open tables but he did not allow us to sit. He says his reservations are coming in, they never did, tells us to wait 15 minutes, and STILL turns us away. NOT WORTH THE WAIT. The food is good, but not that good to be waiting with rude service. 0/10!! read more

I'm not from this area, and needed to make lunch reservations at someplace terrific for some family VIPs. Cafe Silvium did not disappoint! The space is cozy and pleasant , food fresh and enjoyed by all, and the service was unrushed. I can highly recommend! read more

This is a very traditional Italian restaurant. The food was excellent. There is a nice selection of traditional and not so traditional food. The portions are generous. I took half of my meal home. They have wine and beer only.The service was excellent. They were very attentive. It is small inside but they do have a lot of tables. They have a small parking lot but there is another lot on the opposite side. It's easy to get to from I 95. read more

Wow...just wow!!! I love Italian food...but I'm not sure if I knew what REALLY great Italian food was until dining here. This place blew my mind with their Pork Osso Bucco with Saffron Risotto. The pork literally fell off the bone, and the saffron rissoto was creamy and bursting with flavor. I could have eaten the rissoto all on its own. The Fettuccine Mascarpone was delicious as well! Pasta was cooked to aldente perfection, and the sauce was creamy and light. We paired the meal with the house malbec, which complimented the flavors very well. The meal started off with fresh bread, olive oil, and an interesting side dish of muzed veggies/beans. Being that there were only two of us, we opted to go straight into the entrées. I will say, the menu itself had some super enticing appetizers. However, 2 entrées between the two of us was plenty! The quality of the food along with the portion size....absolutely insane! Food aside, the service was phenomenal. Despite it being fully packed on a Saturday night, our waitress made sure to check in frequently and offered great suggestions. As for the ambiance, the place was super charming. It was dimly lit, packed with tables. Managed to have both a family-friendly and romantic vibe. Definitely appeared to be a local favorite. If you are ever in the area, I highly recommend coming here. You absolutely will not leave disappointed. Although...beware....your expectations for good Italian will forever be changed. read more

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This has by far the best Italian food in Fairfield Country, A reservation is a must!!! The menu is huge and offers an amazing variety of dishes. One of my favorites is the snapper--"Dentice Alla Vecchia Bari" Amazing!! read more

Food is amazing! Service efficient. Ambiance can be a wee bit noisy but sitting in "the greenhouse" makes up for any noise ! We ALWAYS go when we return to CT! LOVE IT! read more

Outstanding Italian spot in Stamford. Had a lunch meeting here recently and the place was packed soon after opening. Great, attentive service in a cozy space with white tablecloths and delicious food. The bread on the table and the olive oil were the first indicators that I was going to enjoy anything I ordered. The olive oil-perfection. My sea bass was fabulous. Heard the desserts are fab. My lunch date is a regular and I would be as well if I lived nearby. read more

Cafe Silvium - Sea Bass - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Food as everyone says is amazing. The staff is really friendly but it is a popular spot so spots are limited.

I've heard so much about this restaurant and waited a long time to 6 people to join me there because that's what you need for a reservation only to be very underwhelmed by everything ! The food was mediocre, the wine was from a cheap box and they crowed so may people in there you can't hear a thing. The noise from everyone else's tales is deafening I ordered the short rib lasagna. It arrived I had short rib and lasagna noodles no ricotta! What kinda lasagna has no cheese!! So not worth it ! read more

Lousy restaurant. Don't bother. The food isn't that good. The hosting is absolutely horrible. They rely on good old fashioned Italian mob boss vibes. The underseasoned branzino was served full of bones and fins and served upside down so you can't see the parts you need to navigate around. It was served with 1 overcooked potato wedge and some overcooked cabbage. The red snapper was way over seasoned and far too salty with additional capers and olives. It too was served with 1 overcooked potato wedge and some overcooked cabbage. The potato wedges, though overcooked (I.e. very dark, almost burnt skins) were somehow still dense and almost underdone on the inside. Almost unbelievably, the best thing on both plates was the overcooked cabbage. The Chianti (and all other wines we could see in the restaurant) were served in far too small stemmed water glasses. These aren't white wine glasses, but small water glasses. The pours are heavy, so the glass is almost full, which seems like a good thing, but in a too small glass it's just an illusion of abundance. It's still just the same portion you'd receive if it were served in a properly sized wine glass, but without any elegance or ability for the wine to breathe. Don't order good wine here. The venue is far too small, unsophisticated, and loud. Conversations are hard to maintain in groups larger than 2 or 4 people. The toilets were not clean. The floor was wet all over in the men's room. No paper towels or tissues were available. Parking was very limited.. On top of this, we had a reservation for 6 people @ 6.30. When we arrived they said they had us down for 4 people @ 7:00. We asked if they could correct it and were basically told that they had no room. Meanwhile, a table for 6 in the very middle of the room sat empty for 45 minutes while we waited. Eventually, they sat us at that table. The host and hostess were very unaccommodating. read more

Worst possible experience! Today was my birthday and we had a reservation for 2 months to celebrate my mom and my birthday. Unfortunately 20 minutes before the reservation my older daughter fell ill and couldn't make it. Since we no longer had 6 we were turned away despite the fact that it was my birthday. We were told it would be a 2 hour wait and they didn't care about what had happened. They would put us at the bottom of the entire list. Disgraceful and not caring!!! read more

Wow what an experience, I have always heard about here but tried it for the first time. The server was so fun and gave us wine while we waited which made the 20 minute wait go by so quick and well Worth it. The food was incredible, atmosphere was so cozy and the staff were so amazing. Highly recommend. read more

This classic Stamford Italian restaurant has always been recommended to me but has taken years and years to finally get to. The problem is the restaurant doesn't take weekend reservations for small parties and the line is always out the door. Our party of 4 arrived at 430pm on a Saturday just to be able to get in. It was worth it but I also wouldn't give Cafe Silvium the best restaurant of all time title either. It's a classic style and excellent but there are a few similar classic Italian restaurants in Stamford that are just as good (and maybe a hair better). The ambiance is classic Italian. White table cloths, authentic Italian chefs and waiters, plentiful atmosphere. The service is very quick because they want high turnover. The waiter was knowledgeable and slightly humorous but we also got the vibe that he thought we stayed a bit too long. There was a slightly rushed feeling. The other servers were excellent. The food and wine are to die for. The Rigatoni gnact gnact was amazing, the lobster ravioli was too. The wine pour is incredibly generous, and the tiramisu and lemon cake did not disappoint. I'd definitely go back again with a very early dinner time. read more

A cozy authentic Italian restaurant. Small, with an extension covered by a clear patio enclosure. This place is candle lit and has a versatile atmosphere that opens its arms to casual diners, romantic dates, and family dinners. Tables are tightly squeezed together with linen table clothes and an extensive menu food out menu written in Italian. The food was authentic and delicious. There is bread service I had the lasagna, it was perfect. The Tiramisu was sweet and creamy. I recommend if you're in town but heads up, reservations are needed on week days. Wear: A cozy cable knit sweater and leather shoes. Listen to: Volare by Dean Martin read more

Cafe Silvium - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Went with friends, who know they do not take reservations unless it's a party of 6 or more. So we had a 45 minute wait, which was right on schedule, and so worth it. They don't have a bar to sit at, so we went a few doors down, had drinks there until they called her. We were seated and greeted by a very good, and comical server. Unfortunately I didn't get his name. They only serve wine And Beer. We started with the Antipasto, which had lots of goodies in there, and plenty of it!! We ordered the Seafood Fra Diablo, Sole Franchese, Fettuccine marscapone, & Pork Osso Bucco, over Polenta! Everything was extremely delicious! Service was excellent! read more

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New to Stamford and really excited to learn about the Italian food here, my mom gave me $100 gift card for my birthday to this place because l, everyone recommended it. My husband and I came and spent another 100 of our own for the total of $200 for dinner for two. It is comfort food at best- heavy, greasy, cheesy and not very refined, but we were extra full and didn't want to look at pasta for awhile. I got the feeling that this place used to be extra special back in the day, but has rested on its laurels for a while. read more

It was wonderful! The service was great. The food was amazing and we really enjoyed our time! We didn't feel rushed at all! A wonderful restaurant to enjoy with friends read more

Excellent food and very professional staff. I have not had a bad meal at Cafe Sylvium. It's a very busy place, and you usually have to wait for a table (sometimes over an hour) but its worth the wait. read more

Excellent food Very noisy and crowded. Can I get a reservation go less than 6 on weekends read more

Everything you order here is done with love. Homemade cooking to perfection. Never had a bad meal and staff is attentive. Great sole francese and chicken scarpiello. The pasta dishes are on point. The only drawback is getting in. Make reservations way in advance. read more

IMHO, only restaurant in the area that comes close to Italian instead of Italian-American. The bread was served with olive oil without the balsamic vinegar! The roasted grouper was tender and fresh, not deep fried or buried in red sauce like all seafood in Italian-American restaurants. They treat food with professionalism and respect. read more

This place has been on my list for a while and I am glad we finally made it. It was our 33rd wedding anniversary so it was a special event and they did not disappoint. Half of my Italian heritage is from Bari, so I was really excited to find a place that has many Barese influenced menu items. The appetizers were great, we had the fried calamari, which was as tender as could be, the Arrancini we right on par, and the fried baby artichoke hearts. We shared the Rigatoni Gnact Gnact which was aldente and seasoned perfectly, it was enough for 5 of us to get a little pasta fix before our entrées. I had the Lamb shank, we had the Osso bucco, the Short ribs, all were excellent. My son had the pasta with the wild boar and mushrooms, it was aldente but he felt there could be a bit more of the boar in the sauce. We typically do not get desserts but we were all curious to what they might have. The Tartufo was not the traditional with the hard chocolate shell, I think those typically are not made in the restaurants, but the ones ar Cafe Silvium has a cocoa powder shell surrounding the ice cream, they were fresh and seemed made in the restaurant. They had "Cartellate" which is a Barese specialty which is traditionally severed at Christmas. Never saw this on any menu, the traditional shape is more flower oriented these were bow tie shaped. The Vino Cotto was spot on! Service was fantastic and one of the owners was the host always walking around to check on everything and everyone. Do not miss this place! read more

Cafe Silvium - The Lamb Shank - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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Great food. Great service. Great wine. The staff is helpful in choosing the right dish. There are sooo many to chose from. read more

When we first moved to the area, we asked around the neighborhood for a good spot to celebrate our anniversary and everyone said Cafe Silvium. They were SPOT on. We have now been several times and ate never disappointed. Glasses of wine are filled to the brim, service is attentive even though they are ALWAYS packed, fresh pastas are delicious.. truly a fabulous experience. We have never felt rushed despite their busy nights. The waiters make great suggestions AND will often allow you to do a half and half situation if you want 2 different pastas, which for a girl like me who has complete fomo on the best dish, is a dream come true. Calamari is crisp, never oily. We've also had the stuffed mushroooms which were a delight. My favorite, fra diovlo , was perfect. I know we will be back! read more

They added outdoor seating which reduces wait time. The service is excellent and they always give you a big glass of wine while you wait. the spaghetti a la vongole was perfect and we were glad to return this summer, it had been too long since our last visit! read more

Cafe Silvium - Burrata and prosciutto - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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I've enjoyed many great meals at this restaurant! This restaurant gets busy because they have consistently offered fine food for many years and the wait staff and excellent! Locals as well as those traveling from outside Stamford come to dine here, so make a reservation or get there early. Admittedly, it can get crowded and noisy, but that adds to the charm and the food will not disappoint. read more

That's if there's not a waiting list! They don't take reservation! Food is good and if you don't mind waiting it's a great place to eat. read more

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I have been to Cafe Silvium a few times with my most recent time being this past weekend with two other couples. The restaurant is small with a homey, but lively ambiance. You feel welcomed from the moment you walk in. You can tell they value everyone having a good experience and quality food. I recommend calling for a reservation since they're always busy. Just expect to wait if you don't have a reservation...the wait will be worth it! Our table was ready right on time. The service was great! Our server was happy, helpful and accommodating to any modifications we asked for. Wine and food came out in an appropriate time. The wine, as always, was filled to the brim! We were given limoncello shots at the end of our meal. The food was all so delicious! We ordered octopus, burrata with prosciutto, meatballs, and arancini for apps. I got the rigatoni gnat gnat as my meal. Pistachio cheesecake and crème brûlée were for dessert. I recommend Cafe Silvium thanks to their great service, good sized portions, amazing food, and being reasonably priced. read more

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A cute little Italian restaurant with handmade pasta. The serving staff made us feel at home. A comfortable and relaxed atmosphere. I ordered the lasagna and it was delicious and ranks in the top 3 of lasagna I have had in Italian restaurants I have been to in Chicago. Highly recommended! read more

Cafe Silvium - Lasagna - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Outstanding food and service; consistently excellent. Always a wonderful experience from appetizers through dessert.