Came in for an early dinner on Sunday. Not busy so we were seated quickly. There were more prat the bar than at tables and they had NCAA games on the two TVs over the bar. Divina has a nice rich look and feel to it. Too bad the music playing was so loud that it made it hard to hear the server or each other seated next to each other. Our server did ask that it be turned down a few times - to no avail. We had the broccolini and tuna crudo and the egg plant parmigiana with a glass of wine each. It was very good. Total was about $100 plus tip. read more

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A nice little spot attached to a hotel. Solid lunch menu and wine list. Service was not what I would call "brisk" (on a Monday at 1PM and our party of 7 were the ONLY patrons for the first hour) but it was pleasant. Very good croquettas and chicken parm. The shaved Brussels salad (with added shrimp) was also very good. read more

Divina - Chicken parm - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Great bottomless mimosas/bellini/bloody mary deal for $24! Awesome spot for brunch. I got the eggs Benedict, which was very tasty, the homefries were crispy, and it was of good size. My friends got the breakfast burger, and steak and eggs, which received high reviews as well. The service was great as well. Nice indoor seating with both booth and regular tables. I highly recommended Davina for your next boozy breakfast brunch spot. read more

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A must try spot in the area of downtown Stamford. Parking is street or paid lot parking and can be tricky during peak rush hour. We started off with some prickly pear mocktails and spicy blood orange margaritas. All were amazingly delicious and extremely refreshing. We ordered two appetizers for the table. The fried calamari and fresh baked bread. The bread was pretty good and had a nice crumb to it and it really didn't need any of the dipping they provided. The fried calamari was amazing as there was a good amount of rings to little squid's and it was extremely crisp as it should be. For mains we ordered a margarita pizza, the burger with fries, and I ordered the rainbow beet salad with shrimp. Everything was honestly delicious and so fresh. The only complaint was our server was a bit peculiar and kept lingering at the table and rearranging our plates mid meal. Otherwise a 8/10 for food and overall atmosphere. I would like to come back and try out their brunch menu next. read more

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I always wanted to try this spot and went for a friend's birthday. Overall, I will give the food and drinks alone a 10/10! All of the appetizers we ordered as a small party of 6, we were able to still share and kept us full enough before our entrees arrived. The entrees were just as yummy to eat. As for the round of desserts, I thoroughly enjoyed their chocolate cake and ice cream. The one comment I will add is that the staff could be a lot friendlier, upon arrival and leaving, with little to no interaction nor greeting (especially from the gentleman who was wearing a grey suit; unsure if he was just working the door area for reservations and seating/manager?). Our waiter was the sweetest young man, being extremely patience towards us taking time to order but also knowledgeable with the menu whenever we'd ask questions. read more

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Came for happy hour and it had a lot of options at a discounted price! Happy hour was until 6:30 so it was later than most. The croquettes were unique and I really like the roasted potatoes. The service was quick and kind and the aesthetic was cute although space was semi limited. The cocktails were definitely the weak point but, a good option for happy hour. read more

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Lovely restaurant attached to the Courtyard by Marriott. Many varieties of Italian food. read more

Divina - Prosciutto San Daniele - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

We had a reservation for brunch and were seated promptly. Although there seemed to be a bit of confusion as to where to sit us and then we sat in a room with no one else there yet. The main room was packed. Our server was friendly. The Brunch menu was okay. We started with the croquetas. I wouldn't order again. Not what I expected. My husband asked for some bread for the table while waiting for our food, but they don't give that. The server mentioned that we could order a focaccia bread, so we did. I had the caesar salad with grilled shrimp for my entree. It was okay. More like lettuce with grated cheese, 5 grilled shrimp and a 1/2 of a hard boiled egg. My husband had the pappardelle and said although a small portion, it was very good. We ordered the warm donuts for dessert. They were okay. The table next to us asked for the dinner menus and their food looked delicious. So we will try again, but for dinner. read more

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I went with my best friend for brunch and we shared the brunch board. Wowww it was worth it. It was so much food for us (not complaining) and filled with different entrees from the menu. It was delicious from the chicken to the taco to the avocado toast. The one suggestion i have is maybe to put a sweet entree on it other than just fruit just because the whole board was savory. The restaurant is intimate and beautiful. Service was attentive. I definitely recommend! read more

The food was good. Small menu , limited choices. The drinks were great. The wait staff , very spacey and forgetful. Will give another try soon. read more

Hungry and looking for a place to eat we decided to stop here. It was conveniently located off of the highway and thought we'd give it a shot. It was a Monday at lunch time when we entered. The restaurant was decorated very beautiful but there was not a soul in the restaurant and now we understand why. Furthermore, it took a couple of minutes before we were greeted by any of the staff. We were about to walk out when someone greeted us. The food itself was not flavorful. The pasta tasted like cardboard or straight out if a can (but not a good one). The quinoa bowl just had a peculiar flavor to it and the portion was small( the picturewas very close). The best part of the bowl was the grilled chicken added. Otherwise the flavors didn't mesh well. Our experience with the staff was slightly awkward and they were fairly aloof to us. read more

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Not worth coming back. First, parking is valet only, so expect to pay $6 + tip to park for an hour. It's $14 if you park 2 hours. The host kind of ruined the experience for us. He doesn't have a warm demeanor at all and when we asked for some water upon being seated he rudely gestured at us and gave us a bug-eyed stare like we had just made some ridiculous request. They really should have someone friendlier as the host. That said, the actual servers were much nicer. The food here is mediocre at best. We started with the croquettes and the beet salad. The beet salad is a giant chunk of lettuce with two slivers orange and maybe a small handful of beets. Balsamic overpowered everything on the salad. The croquettes were just ok. The margherita pizza lacked flavor and had a soft soggy crust. My $25 burger came with fries (the best part of the meal) and was cooked as I requested (medium) however my bottom bun was complete soggy and soaked with pink meat juice which was unappetizing. The restaurant has nice ambiance, especially for a hotel restaurant, but the food is unmemorable at best and we were soured by the rude host. I wouldn't come back. read more

We thought we'd check this place out to have a quick happy hour..seeing we were in town for a business meeting. Little to our surprise, happy hour was only at "the bar" that had probably eight seats. this took me by surprise cause it's a very small restaurant. I think they would do much better if they let the whole restaurant have a happy hour. Very cute place but not so "happy"! Food was just ok. read more

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Had a lovely brunch at Divina Restaurant with friends! The ambience was really nice--warm, inviting, and perfect for a relaxed weekend hangout. We especially enjoyed the spicy mussels--full of flavor and just the right kick. Definitely a spot worth coming back to! read more

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While Divina offers a convenient downtown Stamford location, especially if you're planning to catch a movie or attend a show at The Palace before or after, be aware that if you're not staying at the hotel or living nearby, you'll need to find parking either in a nearby garage or on the street. The food is consistently good, and the service is solid. Management appears to be attentive and on top of things. Drinks are well-prepared, and the overall experience is enjoyable. I recommend this establishment. read more

GREAT FOOD, drinks and staff! 90% of all restaurants attached to hotels have failed my expectations in the past. After spending the night above this place a few Saturdays ago which decided to pop in for Sunday brunch and we were extremely happy with all aspects!! we will be back soon :) LOVED THE vast drink menu ... one of the drinks look particularly difficult so I was going to save it for dessert. When I ordered it the manager actually came over and told me if I could wait 10 minutes he would be appreciative as that is the specialty of the bartender that is arriving soon... I waited and I was extremely happy. If I could only remember the name of the drink I would tell you but I might've had a few many read more

Well, it was convenient for breakfast when staying at the Courtyard... Bacon was inedible. Coffee was fine. Eggs were plentiful. Service was ok. read more

Divina - Eggs Any Style breakfast with choice of side protein. - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

My husband and I decided to come here on a whim, as we had one rare evening free together. the ambiance of this restaurant was very nice, but our service was terrible, and the food was not much better. I've heard of decent things, and judging by the reviews, I'm hoping the night I went was just an off night for them. We ordered arancini as a starter, which was very heavy on saffron. Kind of unusual, but if that's your thing you'll probably love it. For main entrees my husband ordered the bistro steak, but apparently they've been out for a day now so that was no longer an option. No big deal, he got baby back ribs instead. He said it was decent, so that's a plus. I ordered chicken Parmesan and unfortunately it was very greasy and heavy. I had some, but the rest we packed away. We also ordered a prickly pear mocktail, which was tart and absolutely delicious! The brussel sprouts also were a hit, even if they were a tad greasy. We ordered a pizza to go for a family member, and I had clear instructions: no meat/sausage on the pizza. The waitress said okay, wrote it on the ticket, but unfortunately for us when we got home we saw they still had put the meat on there. Now a whole pizza gone to waste. It was not cheap either. In between appetizer and ordering our entree as well, the waitress ignored us for a literal half an hour while she took orders and checked on other patrons. I understand she had 3 other tables... but she literally ignored us for a half hour and anytime we tried to get her attention she'd walk past us. It was not a great feeling. All in all, we don't plan to come back. Hopefully others have a better experience. read more

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Many, branling and Johnny are amazing. Love this menu for breakfast lunch and dinner. Best hotel restaurant every

Visited for happy hour and particularly the $1 oysters. Happy hour requires sitting at the bar and there was only the one seat left for the two of us. The hostess was most accommodating and friendly, and checked with the bar tender if anyone was leaving, which there was. Anyways, oysters and other happy hour food was decent and good value, particularly the shrimp which were very well sized. Atmosphere was a little lacking and the bar tender was run off her feet, but all worked out fine. read more

Everything was outstanding. Our server, Branling, was so friendly, personable, courteous, and professional right from the start. The brussels sprouts were the best we've ever had. The angel hair lobster octopus was outstanding with its wonderful and rich sauce. The Caesar salad with shrimp was so flavorful and the beet salad was top-notch. We will definitely come back. Everything was excellent. A +!!! read more

Really great happy hour with friends. The drinks were strong and tasty. The food was good and the service was great! read more

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Amazing place for brunch & dinner. Staff was great, owner was awesome & treated us like family. Loved it

Love the food and the staff. And the sidewalk seating is awesome so Jack can come with. Great ambiance read more

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I LOVE this place! In the middle of the heart of stamford downtown, plenty of parking too. Our bartender JoHn took great care of us! The happy hour is to die for!!! Oysters for $1, wine for $6, and amazing drinks. All the food is tasty and portioned perfectly. The atmosphere is trendy and stylish but calm and peaceful. A great time for business lunches, first dates, a solo dinner or anything! HAPPY HOUR IS 3:30-6:30pm- check them out! read more

Divina - John the bartender! - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

One of my favorite brunch spots in Stamford. They have an awesome bottomless deal of endless mimosas, Bellinis, or bloody Mary's (and yes you can switch between them!) for only 20 dollars (and no there is no time limit). Add the great food and nice servers and it's a perfect spot for a relaxing Sunday! If you are looking for food recommendations, the calamari is fantastic and comes with a delicious slightly spicy marinara sauce and the bunch board is perfect for sharing. read more

I went to Divina with a friend for dinner and must say we were very pleased with our experience. From top to bottom, service was prompt and friendly and food was delicious. They started setting up for a DJ as we got to the end of our meal and we were glad to leave prior to music starting up too loud. Bottom line, it's a good choice for the area if you need a crowd pleaser. read more

Had brunch this morning from a referral from a friend and because we were staying at the Courtyard. We were the only table at 11:30am and we had a reservation for 10. The steak and eggs were ordered medium rare and served well done. When sent back we were told they ran out of steak. The other order of steak and eggs was also overcooked and did not include the chimmichuri. The chipotle hollandaise had no chipotle. The poached egg was undercooked. The Canadian bacon was deli ham, etc. the chef came out to apologize and said everyone has a bad day. Unacceptable! read more

After dropping off family at LaGuardia we wanted to grab lunch and came to Stamford. The reviews were excellent and the pictures painted an accurate picture. The restaurant is located inside the Marriott so valet parking made it convenient. The atmosphere is quaint and colorful. The cauliflower had a unique sauce that was delicious. The burger was juicy, and the bun was an English muffin so it wasn't heavy at all. The were happy to swap a Caesar salad for fries. Wife's egg Benedict was good. Service was friendly and helpful. Overall good experience. Would gladly come back. read more

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My wife and I eat at Divina often ant it's always fantastic! Food is terrific. I had the pork chops and they were perfect and so flavorful. The service is fantastic and the prices are fair compared to other places in today's economy. The owner is usually present and he makes sure to visit the tables and make people feel welcome. We will be back again and again and again! read more

We visited Divina for a dinner with the family. Good location, right in the downtown of Stamford, plenty of parking around. Good selection of cocktails. Wine list is not bad, but doesn't offer too many of decent options under $50. Appetizers were good mostly across the board - fried calamari, meatballs, octopus - all were well made and tasty. Main dishes were somewhat disappointing - I would expect that pasta should be a star at the Italian restaurant, and you can't mess up the basics such as chicken Parm - and yet cannelloni and pappardelle dishes were blunt, and chicken Parm was truly pedestrian speaking about the flavor. Braised short rib was quite good. Excellent service, prompt, attentive and with the smile. read more

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This place is located inside of a hotel. The inside is big, very nice, tall, open, clean, and spacious. Though there was an event going on, it wasn't very loud (also many seated dining that weren't part of the event). I was greeted right when i walked in and sat down just as fast. Everything I ordered here was delicious (despite appearances of the dish) . I had a custom made martini which they executed perfectly (blood mary martini with jalapeño vodka and 3 blue cheese stuff olives). The waitress was knowledgeable and helped me decide on what to order (everything looked good). I'm def going to go back to tried though braised lamb stuffed raviolis ! read more

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Great food! Great Service! Great ambiance. The Chef went completely above and beyond by coming to our table, listening to our needs and then creating a one off dish that was fantastic. Our waiter couldn't possibly have been more accommodating. All in all a great experience. We will be going back for sure! read more

Maybe my expectations were too high for a place attached to the Marriott but if I'm spending $68 for a ribeye, I expect it to at least come cooked the way I ordered - medium rare. Unfortunately, it was mostly well done, maybe borderline medium well which is a shame because it was seasoned well and the sides were good. Cocktail was good too. Server was very friendly. I did let them know, they said "I'm sorry" and simply moved on. Maybe their other offerings are better but for $68, skip the ribeye. read more

Divina - Bone-in ribeye. I ordered medium rare. - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

I'll be honest, I initially wasn't all that thrilled to come here for happy hour when I discovered that this restaurant was attached to a Marriott hotel. However, the HH menu looked great and had a ton of options, so I decided to give it a go and I'm happy to report that I was not disappointed. The interior is very trendy & modern but also a little rustic. Big fan of the artistic touches and cute plant decor. My friends and I had a seat at the bar right at the beginning of HH and we were the only ones in the whole restaurant at the time. Our server/bartender (don't remember her name) promptly approached us and took our drink and food order. I ordered an espresso martini, the meatballs & parmesan truffle fries. The espresso martini was delicious - Not too bitter, not overly sweet. The meatballs were slightly tough but had good flavor and the truffle fries were tasty - Just the right amount of truffle. The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is due to the fact that our server disappeared at times and wasn't always readily available when we needed something or a refill of a beverage (like I mentioned before, the restaurant was completely empty other than my friends & I). Other than that, we had a positive experience and I highly recommend you check out the happy hour here if you're in the downtown Hartford area. read more

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Horrible experience with service yesterday. Had a reservation for 14 made weeks in advance. Food took over an hour and was only served 2-3 meals at a time. After 90 minutes of waiting and asking the servers and managers multiple times for assistance we still had 2 in our party that had not been served and decided to cancel their meals. Two meals brought out were done incorrectly and some in our party had the same meal brought out twice. The issue was never recognized by a manager and we were so disappointed at the horrible experience our family had and that some went to another restaurant after two hours to eat. The discount on our bill was not even close to compensating us for the disaster the meal turned into. Would never go back. This was something completely avoidable and just never given priority. read more

I'm literally obsessed with this Italian restaurant. Coming from a (half) Italian girl who is super snobby when it comes to food... this place hits the mark every time. That's just the food. The drinks are superior and quality and the service is top notch. This will be my go to as long as I'm living in CT!!! Kids meals are nice portion and fresh. My boys absolutely love the calamari which is huge because under normal circumstance they don't like calamari. It's small tender pieces with a perfect crisp and minimal oil. Happy hour is also great. See photos. Will be back again and again! read more

Divina - Happy hr shrimp - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Stopped them for some drinks, and they were very tasty. Had some Pinot Grigio and a Mojito and they both very good quality and were very delicious. We went in on a Thursday around 230 and there was nobody else there. Sadly, it was very quiet and empty, but it was a really beautiful atmosphere. read more

Divina - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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I love this restaurant!!! The ambiance is very welcoming, the service is excellent and the food is to die for!!!!

Bravo for Sunday brunch, and Divina knows how to do it right!! My sister and I decided to meet up here yesterday (07/25/2021). When I arrived I was greeted by Devin, a most gracious host. His smile and welcoming manner was just what I needed after my hour drive from Long Island. Devin served us our first round of Mimosas and told us our server would be coming. Manny, our server greeted us with the biggest smile when he arrived at our table. After answering all our questions, we made our choices from the menu. I chose the Frittata and my sister chose the Field Greens salad and the meatballs. Each of the dishes were visually appealing and seasoned well. I enjoyed each and every bite!! As we ate, Manny and even Devin came by to check on us. We felt valued and extremely well cared for!! We chose the Endless Drinks option (for $20 you cannot beat it!) and after a few more Mimosas, we were ready for dessert. The Coconut Lemon Cheesecake was calling our names. We decided to split a piece and get two cappuccinos. The cheesecake contained pieces of coconut and was bathe in a strawberry/blueberry compote. Can you say, OMG?....cause I sure did! This place is a gem, located in downtown Stamford. We found free street parking on a Sunday. But this is definitely a bustling area during the week, metered parking and pay parking garages are the rule of thumb. I look forward to returning to try more selections from the menu. Divina is truly DIVINE!! read more

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