Food was abysmal. 4 meals, 2 the same. Linguine and clam sauce should actually have a sauce, not…read morethe pasta water with a few garlic cloves added. Clams were rubbery and tasteless. Bolognese should be finished with a bit of milk or cream. This was sloppy Joe-type meat sauce over pasta. Don't call it bolognese. Shrimp dish was tasteless. Nothing was seasoned properly. I don't know about the other locations but Norwalk was more than disappointing. I'll add a few stars for a lovely summer night outside.

We went for dinner on a Saturday and had a good time at this restaurant. The inside is classy and…read morenice, though it's a bit compact, more like a NYC restaurant. Tables are closer together. We sat down promptly at 5:30 and it was already packed. Almost every table was full. I'm not sure whether they were short staffed but service was only ok. Our server seemed to disappear for a long time. They took our drink orders and appetizers, which took a while to come out, probably half an hour. They were solid - the meatballs were soft and flavorful, the calamari was good. You could probably skip the baked clams - they were a bit chewy and gritty. The charcuterie board or whatever it's called was fine too. When we finally put our dinner orders in, we were already about an hour into sitting down. I had the "pollo rustico," which was pretty much just chicken scarpariello, which I love. It was very good here too, with big portions. Spicy, the chicken was a bit weird - seemed to be a few pieces instead of a breast. But cooked well. My wife had the eggplant, which was excellent. The food was good, it just took forever. By the time we left, we had been there two hours for apps and entrees. I like taking my time at restaurants, but it just felt like too long, especially with a kid.

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

I don't understand.. Years ago, they made an excellent bolognese.. Fast forward to 4 years later it…read moreit was completely different and not at all good...... I feel badly giving such a poor review-- I'll give it benefit of the doubt that it was just a VERY off day ?? The tartufo dessert though was delicious!

The visit was a five star visit, but I don't want to give a full five stars until I've been to a…read morerestaurant two or more times. We stopped here on our journey home for lunch. My three kids and myself. The gentleman that greeted us was extremely friendly and very welcoming. My eight year old son and two year old daughter shared the mussels which they absolutely loved, my five year old just got plain pasta which was cooked perfectly, and I got the veal martini I think it was called. That was delicious and exactly what I was in the mood for. The broccoli and carrots that were on my dish were also cooked where they were still With texture. My daughter ate half my broccoli on me. Then we got the chocolate mousse cake to share which was delicious and I got a double espresso to help me on the rest of our journey home. Next time we pass through we will stop here again.

Pausa is a cute, small Italian style coffee shop and caffe in Norwalk. I didn't eat the donuts and…read moretreats in the case, but they looked good. They were fairly busy for a Sunday afternoon, which I think is always a great sign for a caffe. I ordered a black iced coffee. It was above average, but at least for my coffee tastes, I wouldn't say Pausa is a a craft-level coffee shop. In any event, given the mix of friendly service, atmosphere, quality coffee and good looking treats, I'm giving Pausa 4.5 Stars and rounding up to 5 Stars

We love this little Italian coffee spot! The cappuccinos are sooo good -- creamy, smooth, and…read moreperfectly made every time. The pastries are just as amazing (seriously, don't skip them). The staff is super friendly and welcoming, and the whole place has such a cozy, relaxed vibe. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, which makes it great whether you're grabbing coffee to-go or hanging out for a bit. It's quickly becoming one of our favorite spots for weekend coffee dates.

I've only ever had dessert from Romanacci and that was always a good experience, so we decided to…read moregrab dinner before an event. I was so disappointed in the quality of the food. I understand that this restaurant is the casual restaurant between the two (Osteria), but casual does not mean low quality. Everything tasted like it was made a day before and reheated. Nothing tasted as though it was from scratch. I was honestly so puzzled by this because the restaurant itself is stunning, ideal, really beautiful. I don't write this to bash the place, but instead to ask for management to please do some quality control in the kitchen. Check the freezers and get rid of any microwaves. Raise the standard.

Food was fantastic. You can tell the quality is important. The service was fantastic. Jenna was…read morethe best. She has such a great attitude and is very attentive. We will definitely be back. When we sat down we were at a high top, then a booth became available. We asked to move and it was no problem. They brought our glasses and plates for us, it was awesome. We were visiting from Kentucky and will definitely come back the next time we are in town. Also 1/2 price bottles of wine on Sundays and Mondays.

Consistently fine old-school Italian cooking with service to match, making Pasquale's our favorite…read moreItalian restaurant in Norwalk. The burrata Osteria and Caesar salad entrees were flavorful and enough for two persons apiece. For entrees, our group enjoyed veal Osso Bucco, veal Sicilian, chicken Marsala, chicken martini and, veal piccata and chicken cardinale. All very good, with three people having enough for leftovers. There are plenty of gluten-free options, though not the bread for the table. Excellent service.

Authentic Italian food in a cozy setting. Food and service were very good. I would definitely…read morerecommend this restaurant if you like good Italian food.

The staff is welcoming and friendly!!! The coffee is simply…read moreamazing. If you have never tried drinking coffee in its natural state (no milk, cream or sweetener) please get them on the side and try this coffee . You will not regret it. The lattes are delicious as well. All of the pastries and the pizza offerings are well prepared and tasty. Ok - just go and enjoy and let me know if you agree.

I ordered for the first time a large pizza. My assessment after I tried it is that it was salty and…read morethe crust was chewy and tough.

I ordered the eggplant melanzane because it looked so good in the photo- 2nd picture. The first…read morepicture is what arrived. This is just eggplant sliced thinly with parm on top. It was tasty. I never have had eggplant in this style. I'm just disappointed because it was not what I ordered according to the photo. I wanted sauce, basil and cheese as well as eggpla

These photos are the real food you will get for $30 each plate. Taste like it was made days ago and…read morekept in fridge for quick microwave warm ups. Absolutely terrible. Service was even worse than the food itself. The owner didn't want to serve at all. He was very rude to all customers and kept making breaking noises by throwing silverwares and glass cups on new table setups for the next guests. Never will go back there again. So much different than the same one in Greenwich, which has fresh food and such a nice service with care. My kids didn't even want to ask for Parmesan cheese because they were afraid of the owner will get mad to them.

How have we not been here before?…read more They treat you like family, the service is excellent. The food is delicious. Our crew had: Eggplant rollatini - to share. Delish. Could have been a dinner Chicken parm - hubby said it was very very good Swordfish special with risotto - loved jt Chicken Milanese - omg so delish. Served with fresh seasonal veggies. So filling - couldn't eat it all So delish, I forgot to take pics.

Love this neighborhood place ! Great food and service a reasonably priced! I am gluten free and…read morethey are so accommodating.

I'm not giving it 5 stars, my work friend from years ago is. Yes, that is how long it has taken me…read moreto try this restaurant. I'm reviewing a place for the first time I've never actually stepped into. In hopes of finding good Italian food since I miss my Mom's. I kid you not, every time I call I am told they are 'closed for a private party', or they have been booked and can't get in and even on the private party days, no takeout and so I keep trying but never get an answer lately! Because I have given up on Italian food in Fairfield County and this place is my last hope. So if Mike's reads this, please tell me the best possible night to get into your restaurant? I am told your tiramisu is to die for. Well, I don't want to die, but I would like to try it before I do? Thanks.

First time at Mike's. We were met at the door by Nino (owner) and he sat us at a nice table for 4…read more He opened the extensions and proceeded to bring food to the table. No menus, just asked what we liked. He started us off with Burrata with roasted peppers and an arugula salad. Delicious! Then he opened a nice bottle of red and served us sautéed artichoke hearts, bread and olive oil, also fantastic. The whole time he was personable and friendly. As if this wasn't enough, he then served us fresh parpadelli in a wonderful sauce. He did it all. I watched as he left our table and went right to the stove. Back and forth, all evening. He did the same for others. For entrees he served us shrimp, chicken and veal. Enough of each for 4. Then we ended with gelato, port wine, limoncello and coffees. What a fantastic night. The place was well appointed and warm. This is a hidden gem and a must go to.