La Vista

I had a good experience at Cava in New Canaan. We had a reservation and were seated right on time,…read morewhich I really appreciated. I ordered the eggplant Parmesan and it was very good, flavorful, well-cooked, and satisfying. We also shared the calamari, which was tasty as well. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time, and overall the service and atmosphere made for a very enjoyable meal.

Cava Wine Bar & Wood Grill in New Canaan is exactly what you hope for in a high-end Italian…read morerestaurant and wine bar. The food was truly exquisite. I'm vegetarian, and they had no problem modifying my pasta to fit my diet without sacrificing any flavor being rich, balanced, and beautifully plated. Everyone at the table loved their dishes; it was gourmet Italian from start to finish, not a single miss. The service was just as impressive: fast, attentive, and genuinely friendly. Our server checked in at the right times, kept drinks topped off, and knew the menu and wine list well. The dining room is clean, warm, and inviting, with the kind of cozy, upscale décor you want for a date night, special occasion, or a nicer dinner out. If you're looking for fine dining Italian in New Canaan, CT, with a great wine bar, wood-grilled dishes, and vegetarian-friendly options, Cava Wine Bar & Wood Grill is absolutely worth it. Highly recommend.

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3.8(118 reviews)

5.0 mi

From Norwalk wanted to explore the New Canaan area read the reviews about this place decided it was…read moreworth giving it a try and glad I came the Service was really excellent our Waitor made us feel welcome and right at Home the Cesar Salad that you guys have is really good I highly recommend it Different from the Traditional Cesar that you may find at other restaurants I had the Fusilli Pasta that was Delicious my Mom had the Chicken Pillard also really good and ended the meal with Dessert Blueberry Cake will Definately be back again for sure

Great atmosphere and cool location. Amazingly fresh food and great drinks. Great service always!…read moreHighly recommend for a quick snack or dinner.

Burger and fries

Corn salad

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Quartiere

4.5(179 reviews)

11.5 mi

Came here with my bf a couple months ago and this was the best Italian we've had so far in…read moreStamford. Calamari and white bean dip were excellent starters. We both really enjoyed our pastas and I loved the shrimp limone. Our waitress was very attentive and nice - she informed us of the happy hour deal even though it was ending in 5 minutes and made sure to check to see if we wanted anything.

I had a mixed experience at Quartiere. The staff were friendly and mostly attentive but the food…read morewas hit or miss. We started with some mocktails that were very good and the apple & pear salad that was also good. Our waitress also brought us some complimentary bread and herb butter. All good. But when my entree came it was so disappointing. I ordered the hanger steak cook medium. It was cooked to temp but had to be the chewiest steak Ive ever had. The steak knife wouldnt even cut through it. The knife basically ripped the steak apart. It also came with the largest broccolini I have ever seen. It was basically broccoli but ultimately was under cooked for how large the stalks were. I did try the desserts but they looked good.

The Americana pizza

Al Limone pasta (the pasta is homemade!)

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Siena Ristorante Norwalk

4.4(90 reviews)

7.2 mi

5-star service from Corey on August 30th! I stayed at the hotel next door, and after a long travel…read moreday, I was in dire need of some food and a cheeky glass or two. Corey and the entire staff at Siena provided excellent service and wine recommendations. As a solo diner, I was able to finish reading my book while also enjoying some excellent conversation about New Orleans (Corey is a native). I look forward to returning the next time I'm in town and trying the squid ink pasta.

The fries were delectable The chicken was ass…read moreThe service was very nice and accommodating and friendly The ambiance was very chill and i felt like a rich person or whatever Oh the ketchup was bussin

Bar pic- very cozy

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Pour

4.5(115 reviews)

10.9 mi

Amazing sliders, wine, atmosphere and attentive and knowledgeable patient staff. Bravoread more

POUR me another one ! I had such a great experience at Pour in Mount Kisco. I started with one of…read moretheir CBD drinks and it mellowed me out right away! (such a great way to start the night.) The flatbread was absolutely delicious, and the drinks just kept getting better from there. I followed it up with some rosé tequila shots from Luca, an espresso martini, and another CBD drink. When I tell you I loved everything -- the vibe, the atmosphere, the owner, the bartender, the drinks, and the food -- I truly mean it. It's one of those places where you instantly feel comfortable and just have a great time. I will definitely be back.

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The Lantern

3.7(82 reviews)

4.5 mi

Positioned on the charming Main Street in historic downtown Ridgefield, The Lantern strives to make…read moreyou feel at home while elevating familiar flavors. The cocktail glass came straight from the freezer, and the drink was shaken and strained. I enjoyed sipping the ice-cold cocktail alongside the super-salty, crunchy olives. Despite being shaken, the drink was strong without feeling diluted. The food arrived promptly, and I particularly enjoyed the guacamole appetizer. The dip was fresh, with creamy avocado pieces that made for a great start to the meal. I was excited to see a poke bowl on the menu, and while the tuna was fresh, the dish as a whole was a little underwhelming. Pickled onions instead of raw red onions would have elevated the bowl, while the tomatoes and spinach felt like an odd addition and didn't add much to the overall dish. The fries were also fine. To end, The Lantern has a welcoming atmosphere, a solid cocktail, and some tasty bites, but there's room for a little more finesse on the plate. I'd happily return for another cocktail and to see what else the menu has to offer.

Waitress was super friendly and service was quick. Sadly, they were sold out of the soup I wanted,…read moreand the dinner I had was ok, but too much cheese. There was a table with kids that was really loud; they could use some acoustical tiles or something. The vibe was pretty nice. It's a decent spot, in this nice little downtown.

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Costa Vino Wine Bar Restaurant

4.5(28 reviews)

8.9 mi

Great place!! Will be back. I don't understand why this mostly Spanish restaurant wasn't packed…read more Pretty place with a decent sized parking lot. Large bar area, a larger dining room great for private events (which they do a lot of) per our attentive waiter and a smaller dining area near the front window. My friend and I had 3 of their specialty cocktails while there which we enjoyed very much. We had the octopus with fingerling potatoes which was delicious; the octopus was very tender. We also had the mussels in a white wine broth, it was great. It was a good sized portion for two, but we almost ordered another as it was so delicious. It came with bread to soak up the yummy sauce. My friend had a decaf cappucino and the goat cheese flan since she didn't want anything too sweet. It was also great, the tangy cheese wasn't noticeable in it and kept the flan from being too sweet (personal preference). They had other flans and Dulce de Leche as well.

Decided to come back with a friend a few days after a Yelp event and was just as impressed, if not…read moreeven more. Their standards of high quality food, drinks, and service does not stop at an event. The food was a 10, the service another 10, the atmosphere is high up there, too. Even with an event going on in the main area, I never felt like I was imposing on the other party as the restaurant is spacious and sectioned. Definitely recommend and will be back!! Also, everything is made from scratch including drinks (lemonade, mocktail

Dinning room

Picadera de carne

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Spiga

3.3(184 reviews)

5.1 mi

I have been to this restaurant many times. I like the chopped salad and get that often. Today I got…read morea gluten free pizza and my husband got the Brussels sprouts as an app. The food is always consistent and the service is very good. The pizza was good but not 5 stars for gluten free but often gluten free varies.

Our table was ready when we arrived, however it was like a bar stool table and too hard for my…read moreparents to manage. They kindly changed our table immediately. HOWEVER... We were seated next to 2 tables. One was a bunch of moms hanging out and having many drinks and their children at another table. Both tables were obnoxiously loud. The kids were Constantly up and down, bumping into my mom's chair, they were all over the restaurant, screaming in my mom's ear. My moms asked them nicely a few times to not scream in her ear. Eventually they sat back down after the waiter said something. But they sat ON the table and couldn't sit still. Totally get that they're kids, but at some point management should have said something before we asked.. Anyway, that's not really the restaurants fault. It just made for an unpleasant experience for our party. Our server was friendly and attentive, Our food was good, portions were good: Everything tasted fresh. My only gripe is that it's very loud and I feel like management should ask parents to control kids that are ruining it for others.

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Chicken Parmigiana

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TIRAMISU

Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.3(424 reviews)

9.7 mi

Great food and drinks in cozy atmosphere. I've been several times and it keeps delivering on…read moreexpectations regardless of season. I highly recommend happy hour (Wed-Sun) and $10 Tuesdays. It's a local gem

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!

The bar

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The Ambleside Pub

4.6(69 reviews)

11.0 mi

First time visiting The Ambleside Pub to watch the England game, and we really enjoyed it. We were…read morewarmly greeted by Steve, the bartender, who made us feel very welcome. I had the haddock fish & chips, my husband had the bangers and mash, and we finished with sticky toffee pudding and custard. Everything was delicious and felt like authentic British pub food. The atmosphere was fun, and we loved how the TVs are hidden behind what look like paintings when not in use -- such a cool touch! There's plenty of seating, even for larger groups. We'll definitely be back for future England games, and next time we may bring our dog since we found out they're dog-friendly too!

I have to agree with ALL these reviews-this place is absolutely fantastic and they should not…read morechange a thing! First off-the owners are so FRIENDLY and kind--you can talk to them about anything and they are happy to answer questions about any of the food and/or drinks. You can tell they love owning this place and meeting customers. I have heard so much about the Pub and went for the first time yesterday with two friends. We had one of their rotating cask beers and one of their bitter regular casks which is a staple of the establishment-each beer was delicious and tasty! I had the vegan curry dish which was very tasty with veggies, rice and great spice. My friends had a dish similar to Shepherd's Pie but slightly different and cooked with more like steak stewed meat rather than lamb and we all licked our plates clean LOL. We also shared two of the desserts which were vanilla ice cream with some type of coconut cookie in it and the other was vanilla ice cream with a yummy type of strawberry sauce I think. The atmosphere is so laid back as well-like traditional British Pubs you order your drinks and food at the bar and they deliver your food to your table with a number. You are able to sit wherever you would like and I hear it gets very packed for European football games. I can't wait until I get a chance to go again-there aren't a ton of food options being that I don't eat red meat-but I was able to find the curry and could also try the Fish and Chips which looked amazing and I have heard it is great. If you are in the area-stop by for a drink or two and you will not be disappointed-you feel like you are transported to England with these type of pub.

Perfect pint!

The bar is to the left, dining in the back and to the right!

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Fish and chips, malt vinegar

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Jordan B.

9 years ago

La Vista Ristorante is more than just a fine dining experience, it's a place that makes you feel like home. My boyfriend and I spent New Years Eve here and did the full course pre-fix menu for a spectacular dinner. To start, La Vista's staff is some of the most professional and customer oriented people I've ever met. The General Manager; Kos, is a lively individual who made sure to check up on our table multiple times on top of keeping his staff organized and on point throughout the night. When it came time to order food, we looked over the menu and saw a scrumptious selection of entrees. My boyfriend wanted to order the lobster dish and was told that they had run out. This was completely understandable because we had come much later in the night and they had been extremely busy throughout the day/night. Kos told us that because the Lobster ran out, he had substituted another item which was to be even better than the Lobster; Stuffed Dover Sole w/ Crab & Shrimp. Being the fish lovers that he is, he couldn't resist. As food began hitting the table we instantly noticed the amount of perfection put into each plate. Your food comes out to you exactly at the moment its best to be served. There are no wait times in the back of the kitchen thats for sure! Their head chef and owner Remy is an absolute artist in the kitchen. Each plate is beautifully presented and paired with the best ingredients. The food looks great and tastes even better! When our main courses arrived we both were in awe. My boyfriend, before a little upset that he had been looking towards having lobster, was very surprised at how delicious the Dover Sole was. Cooked to perfection, this thick piece of succulent fish was stuffed with delicious fresh crab and large shrimp, and served on a plush bed of parmesan risotto. It completely blew his mind! You couldn't get a better fish dish even if you were right by the sea! Now fully satisfied with our very robust meal we began to shift our focus to the entertainment they had for the night. Up in the front of the restaurant was the Jay Prince Band, a very talented group of musicians and singers who got the whole place feeling lively and fun. Everyone around us was up and dancing! Theres few times that you'll see a fine dining restaurant turn into such an exciting atmosphere and La Vista Ristorante hit it right on the head! At the end of the night they had a champagne toast and everyone was excited for 2018! The Owner and Staff gathered everyone together and raised a toast to the new year! It was a special moment indeed, we haven't felt this great about being out at a restaurant in a long time! It is a great pleasure to say that La Vista Ristorante Italiano is the best Italian restaurant we have ever been to! It's more than just great food, and great service.... they truly understand what brings people together and makes them feel special over a nice warm meal: FAMILY. They make you feel like you're their family too. We will always have a special place in our hearts for La Vista Ristorante. Because when we are here.... its home. read more

M J.

10 years ago

My husband and I were so impressed by the service tonight at La Vista and the amazing delicious food. The renovation was absolutely amazing. We had the lucky draw of sitting close to the new fireplace. It was awesome since it was such a bitter rainy cold night. I had the salmon that was absolutely out of this world. Truly the best salmon I have ever had at a restaurant! It was served with pollenta and haricots. The salmon was so tender and in a delicious, not too sweet, sauce. My husband had a chicken dish that was equally delightful. The wait staff was beyond attentive to our needs. Kudos to Kos, The restaurant Manager. I agree with Brooke Y... this place belongs on Arthur Avenue and is a rare gem found in northern fairfield country. I highly recommend La Vista to All.... The prices are very reasonable!!!! read more

Kent A.

8 years ago

La Vista Restaurant is probably one of my favorite places to dine with my wife and kids, I've been going to La Vista since they opened up and their style of cooking and service is incredible because it is very traditional and different from other restaurants and what I love the most it is a family restaurant and having a family of my own, I think it's an incredible thing for a family to work together and spend time together. What I find very interesting and important is how the chef comes out and greets us and makes sure that the service and food is to our liking and the part where he brings his own hand made peppers to each table and tells us his history of becoming a chef. I recommend La Vista to anyone looking for fine dining traditional Italian restaurant and a warm comfortable atmosphere! read more

Jim T.

11 years ago

A real gem of a restaurant. Very stylishly decorated, comfortable and warm. Service, from the greeter to the waiter to the owner was top shelf. However, the real gem is the food. Start with a plate of parmigiano reggiano chunk, olives, and pepers brought to the table. The menu is not huge but has a great deal of variety in the primi and secundo courses. Entres are supplemented by wonderful daily specials. We had two pastas -- one with lobster and the other with squid -- that were at once simple and elegant. The owner / chef is a constant presence to ensure everything is working. Very reasonable prices for the quality of the food. Get there quick before its over-run! read more

Bani K.

8 years ago

Excellent service and friendly staff. Food was perfect and portions were perfect size! I ordered the Filet of Sol. It was delicious! The fish was big and it was accompanied by garlic roasted broccoli rabe and mashed potatoes. Perfect dining atmosphere inside and out on the patio. I highly recommend this restaurant. Even if you're not hungry walking in, you will be just by smelling the delicious meals coming from the kitchen. They have one satisfied customer here. read more

Leah D.

11 years ago

I used to go to Nino's all the time. The new owners have a new name, lovely renovations, similar menu, higher prices and very, very long waits for service. I doubt the prices will go down, but do hope the service improves. It seems that the owner is in the kitchen, so the waitstaff takes their time wandering around in the dining room. I live close by, so I will keep coming to the restaurant. read more

Luke S.

5 years ago

We have been going there for 3 years, even supported them during the entire pandemic. Last night ordered our usual dish and they increased the price by 50% from $16- $24. Owner said it was due to food costs..really now?? We will never go again, this was a slap in the face. read more

Tina S.

11 years ago

This is an amazing Italian restaurant with amazing food, reasonable prices, and friendly employees. The restaurant looks brand new and has very high quality foods. Overall it is an amazing restaurant and I highly recommend it to people who want nice Italian food. read more

Bob S.

7 years ago

I knew Remy from FINO in NYC which was excellent. Now up here in Vista he has gotten out the kinks from when he first opened and La Vista will blow away the best of Italian in NYC and at reasonable prices. Having a meal here is like dying and going to heaven. read more

Jamie N.

11 years ago

Great Authentic Italian cuisine with attentive service in a warm family friendly environment at very reasonable prices, must try !

Michael W.

11 years ago

Great ambience, service and food! Love coming here - our new go-to place. Highly recommend!

Mohamed J.

3 years ago

very great store with quality pizza

La Vista - italian - Updated October 2026

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