First time here, but it definitely won't be our last! We celebrated my birthday at this lovely,…read moreauthentic Italian restaurant in downtown Bridgeport, and everything was exceptional. They were incredibly allergy-friendly. We noted that someone in our party has a severe shellfish allergy, and the staff not only acknowledged it but also took the time to guide us through safe menu choices, making us feel completely comfortable dining there. We started with a prosciutto pizza as an appetizer, and it was outstanding! The food, drinks, attentive service, and welcoming atmosphere made it the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. I highly recommend it and can't wait to return!

Our always dinner spot before a concert…read more A "gem". Excellent service, food, and drinks. Reservations recommended.

Great. 3 course meal I ordered the fish it was so good I'll definitely be back for moreread more

Mixed bag here on a Saturday night dinner…read more Attentive service. Elegant high-ceiling interior. Easy secure free parking. Food...good stuff: The bite I had of my wife's broiled scallops. Rice pudding dessert. Food...not so good stuff: One of the worst chicken francaise dishes I've had in my life. I've had better at planet pizza.

I remembered this place years ago under another name. Today I visited it with a friend. Ordered…read morepasta. Sauce was very good. With broccol a healthy meali. Could very well be the best ever in CT. Really tasty. Served well. Water in a bottle not plastic. This might be CT best kept Italian food secret. My only suggestion would be some fresh Italian bread (I love it in moderation) Keep up the good work and keep your prices reasonable. I will be back when in the area.---

I went there the other day with my sister and it was my 65th Birthday. They didn't do…read moreanything ! They didn't wish me a Happy Birthday. They didn't even ask me if I wanted anything to drink ! They never came back to the table for anything ! Very poor service ! It was very loud and noisy and very crowded. The food was alright. Probably will not go back there again. Very disappointed ,expessially on my birthday !!

Decided to give this restaurant a visit, am I glad I did. when I arrived, it was very busy because…read moreof the concert at the amphitheater I was able to find a bar seat and started a conversation with the bartender Brandon who was excellent. There's so many choices on the menu I wanted to try, but I went with the lamb chops, scallops, broccolini, and then finished it off with the pistachio cheesecake and a cappuccino. I legitimately don't have a complaint about anything, if you're in the area and looking for fine dining. This is the place to go. The owner came over and we had a conversation very nice man thanks, Wesley

I found this restaurant on a whim after looking up new American restaurants. This spot came up and…read morea quick scan of their menu got me hooked. We came for a late dinner on a weekend, and they were able to squeeze us in. We went pretty heavy on the appetizers and got some entrees to share. The most note-worthy dishes were: - Jerk Grilled Octopus: it was grilled PERFECTLY. When I first took a bite it you get a lot of jerk seasoning, then it's a slow burn of spice. It also came with a pineapple salsa that brought in some sweetness and acidity. 10/10 - would come back just for this. - Shrimp and Grits: to be quite honest, I only ordered this bc my kids like shrimp. But omg I was not prepared for those grits. They were hands down the best I've had. - Scallops and risotto: scallops were cooked perfectly. And usually not a fan of risotto, but these were pretty decent! Some dishes that can be improved: - Halibut was cooked nicely, but nothing crazy. Lacked a bit of seasoning, and tasted a bit bland. - Oysters: also bland? Lacked brininess and sweetness. - Apple tart and ice cream: Apple tart crust was more something you can handhold and bite into bc it was crunchy and thick like a cookie. Trying to cut into it felt like I was gonna break the plate. Still delicious tho! Service was superb, the host didn't get a chance to chat with us during the meal but made it a point to catch us before we left. Chef also came out to ask how everything was. Loved those little moments that make diners feel appreciated and welcomed like family.

I've been wanting to try this place for a while. We had just had dinner and stopped in search of…read moredessert. We selected a Tres Leche cake and two espressos. Customer service was great. The restaurant was so inviting with a mural of Italy with a Vespa and other coffee imagery. They played Italian music. They also sell pizza, gelato, coffee, cakes and canolis. There is a full bar as well. Next time I stop in I'd like to try the pizza.

I am puzzled how there are so many great reviews for this establishment. I arrived at the top of…read morethe lunch hour and while there were a few getting take out, there was no one eating in. Should have been my first clue. The pizzas in the display case all looked enticing (although nothing labeled or priced) and I decided to get a Gramma slice along with the eggplant special listed for the day. I also got the ricotta/spinach bread showcased in the display case. I asked if the eggplant was a platter or a grinder/sandwich, and was told it was a sandwich. Great. Well, there was no grinder, no Italian bread, roll, but what looked to be either pizza or calzone dough made into bread like slices. Interesting. The taste wasn't great and it was difficult to pick up to eat without all falling apart, so I decided to remove the top piece of "bread" and eat it with a fork and knife. There was 1 piece of eggplant, 1 piece on each sandwich half. One. Eggplant Parm is cooked and then the slices layered, and usually there are at least 3-4 layers, but not this. The eggplant had many seeds in it indicating the eggplant is past its prime-not the freshest -and the seeds add a bitter taste. Not pleasing. Gobs of cheese atop the bread, but no Parmesan detected. The ricotta spinach was an inedible unappetizing mess of stringy cheese and overcooked spinach. The Gramma slice was ok but I would not return for this. The decor is great and the service was fine, but the food was not good and ended up in the garbage! Ugh! On street parking in downtown Bridgeport. I will not be returning nor recommending.

Great place. Right on the water, easy on and off of I-95…read more Food is very good, with good portions and reasonable pricing Bartenders are awesome!

Our group was in town for a family funeral. The deck was comfortable and we were able to visit…read morewell. That was the best part. The server was fine. The food was not good. At least 4 lobster rolls no one enjoyed. They did not seem fresh and had very little meat. 2 Fish & Chips. My son who eats everything barely touched his. Other reported it was not great 3. 2 scallops over noodles. Again not fans. Weird preparation and soggy scallops. 4 Calamari was fine 5. Tuna app was sad looking. Thin slivers of Tuna, just OK We asked if desserts were made in house figuring a YES would be a good thing. The carrot cake was a 3 out of 5 at best Crème Brûlée not good. No crispy top to break through. Unpleasant texture & flavor of custard The NY cheesecake was not in house. Came from NYC. It was really good!! Would have been even better without the whatever syrup they added to it that was unnecessary & unexpected Drinks were fine. Around $800 later. We all agreed we ate because we were hungry and would never go back

Suggested this place to my man because he's a craft beer fan. I haven't been here since it first…read moreopened, so I was curious to see how it was now. We sat at the bar, and I liked how spacious the place is. It has that industrial brewery vibe, a large dining room, and outdoor seating. It's also within walking distance of the arena, so this is a good spot to grab food and drinks and or meet with your group before a concert or event. The pizza is thin crust and has a similar style to New Haven pizza. The flavor was great, but I felt like the center wasn't crispy enough to hold the slice up. It made things a little messy because the middle would flop while eating it. We ordered three small pies so we could try a few different combinations. One was the Weekend Special, which was a red pie with garlic, fresh basil, buffalo mozzarella, pepperoni, meatball, shaved Parmesan, and oregano. The small was $27, which I thought was pretty pricey for the portion. The other two were build your own pie; one white pie with basil and ricotta, and one red pie with pepperoni, meatball, and green pepper. All three pizzas tasted great. My main issue was the texture of the center. I prefer my pizza crispy enough that I can actually pick up a slice without everything sliding or folding over. Service was friendly and attentive enough, although I thought it was a little odd that my bartender disappeared and someone else took over without any explanation. My man tried a few of the beers and enjoyed being able to sample different options, while I went with a margarita flight. Overall, I liked the atmosphere and the pizza was tasty, but I definitely felt the pizzas were overpriced for the size and what you get.

Cute space very rustic with exposed duct work and garage doors still intact that can be opened in…read moresummer for outdoor seating We were seated right away but staff was less than attentive water was hard to come by beers were brought out in plastic cups our plates were paper plates - at this price range you would expect at least glass. Super dark in all areas on the restaurant Antipasto was the best of everything we ordered nicely mixed and large portion full of meats and marinated veggies The meats pizza could barely be eaten because the crust was thin and under cooked so the meats would fall completely off making it very hard to eat Chef choice pizza didn't have caramelized onions but rather red onions but thin with lack luster chicken cutlet and arugula on top Best pizza we had was the Margarita pizza fresh tomato slices, garlic and fresh basil We won't be back due to service and pizza wasn't great They take credit card and have a large lot for parking but can get filled up fast especially if there is an event at the stadium for concerts

Was greeted warmly by staff behind the counter eh I arrived for lunch. I was guided through a large…read moreselection of sandwiches Panini's and wraps by the man behind the counter. My turkey club was delivered to my table and was on a fresh roll and was well made (good portion too). It is a very quiet place (especially for peak lunch hour) but is warm inside. Would recommend if you are in the area.

Lovely new café in downtown Bridgeport-down the street from Leishas bakery-…read more Since I love "Funchal Americana" I could not wait to come over and give this place a try It is so charming and cozy inside, fabulous service. The employees are friendly and very happy to answer questions. My sandwich was delicious! I absolutely loved my turkey and cheese on a nice Portuguese roll. Heard that they are also going to make pizza and I'm excited to check that out next. Phenomenal place run by even better people. Definitely check it out when you're hungry for a good sandwich. If you love, pickles, you will love the pickle sandwich even more! I saw it being ordered while I was there and the customer raved about it. So that's definitely on my "to try" list next.

Honestly, my favorite pizza place on the planet. Hands down. It's been my childhood favorite and my…read moreadulthood favorite. Ive eaten thousands of pizzas in different places and states, and still, I prefer a pizza pie from Captain's over any other. Personally, I prefer the Greek-style pizza over Italian (fight me about it!) and that's exactly what Captain's offers. The crust is much more buttery, yet crispy without breaking your teeth. The red sauce is bursting full of flavor and it's always the right amount. Not too wet, and not ever dry. The cheese... oh the cheeeeese! I admit, I don't know exactly what kind of cheese or cheese blend they use but man, is it good!! Perfectly squeaky, stretchy, and gooey. And they don't skimp out on it. No sir. Then there's the multitude of fresh toppings. Onions, peppers, pineapples, broccoli, spinach, mushrooms... you name it, they have it. All the fresh veggies and meat toppings you'd want. They also offer a variety of amazing tasting Greek and Italian cuisine. Souvlaki, eggplant parm, gyros, calzones, shrimp scampi, spaghetti and meatballs, wraps, burgers, salads, grinders and so much more! Always a very generous portion too, these guys love to feed you!! The restaurant itself is always clean with plenty of seats and tables to accommodate any size party from single folks to large groups. Almost every time I've gone in (Boston ave location), the owner, Dimitrios, is in the kitchen making magic. As busy as he always is, he always makes time to chat and joke with his customers. He's always striving to make his restaurant better so he takes customer complaints very seriously. Whether dining in, or picking up an order, I've never had a negative experience at Captain's. The food is always phenomenal, the service is always great. I've moved away from Bridgeport 10 years ago but every time I come back home, Captains Pizza one of the places I *HAVE* to visit. As a patron since I was a wee little girl, I'm definitely partial, but I know good pizza and good food, and Captain's has it all. They set the bar! (I've yet to find a pizza place that compares!!) Highly recommended!!

Totally missed this place have the best pizza I've ever had been going there since I was a kid. It…read morewas sad to see this place close down. I truly miss it.

I had ordered a small 4 meat Greek style pizza and it was pretty darn good. Ham, sausage, bacon &…read moremeatball. Price was $13.99 for the small decent portions and lots of meat toppings atop the pizza, definitely were not skimpy on that. The only thing I noticed was the pizza was a little burnt in places. I would recommend to give this place a try for your next lunch or dinner.

My personal relationship has come to an end today with this establishment, such a shame. All…read morebecause their cashier was rude and unprofessional when I asked her to use the bathroom. I am a mail carrier, who works in the area. Please note, that I had also delivered to them when the regular was out on vacation, this is how I became a customer. I would purchase their personal size cheese pizza almost everyday while doing the route, or if and when in the area. Before leaving, I would use the bathroom, because as mentioned before ... I am a mail carrier with very little access to restrooms on the routes. So today, although I did not make a purchase today, I stopped there this morning to use the restroom. I again then tried to use the bathroom just now 3/2 @ 5pm and the young lady who is the cashier had an attitude and said to me that I basically shouldn't think that I can just come there and use their bathroom, and that I have to be a customer. I explained to her that I am a customer, I just wasn't making a purchase today. She continues to tell me that she's being "nice," and if it were anyone else .. they would tell me no to my face (lmao). I wanted to curse her out so bad, but me being in my uniform didn't allow me to. Anyways, I reiterated myself about me being a customer ... and that I just wasn't making a purchase ... she calls a gentleman over and he's like don't take it personal ... but it was already personal ... I had been spending my money there for a long time, just for you to deny me bathroom access. I told them straight up that they just lost a customer.