After hearing our friends rave about Posa my husband and our best friends drove from Westport to see if all the hype was true and it is!! We've had the pleasure of visiting Positano last summer and the food at POSA is a reflection of one of Italy's most famous destinations. We had a reservation last Thursday at 6:30pm which seems to be the popular dining hour in Ridgefield. The space and decor is absolutely beautiful. You can tell the owner spared no expense in the transformation as you don't feel like you're situated within a strip-mall. Our waiter Patrick quickly came to our table to introduce himself and gave us a run down of the specials they were offering that evening. Throughout our dinner he was very attentive and hospitable making several visits to see if there was anything we needed. Living in Westport we have an abundance of Fancy Italian restaurants and neighboring towns such as Fairfield so I went into Posa with a slightly bias mindset but Posa definitely hit the mark for the freshness, overall quality of food and their hospitality. I ordered one of the specials they offered that evening which was the Risotto with aged provolone & black truffle shavings. Risotto is one of those dishes that so many restaurants offer but don't get right. I don't think people realize most of the time cooking dishes with simple ingredient is more difficult than cooking dishes with several ingredients, this is especially true in Italian cooking. It takes time and meticulous attention to detail to get the perfect balance of texture and flavor and their risotto delivered, also they were very generous with the black truffle shavings which gave this dish an amazing earthy feel and aroma. During our dinner the owner Massimo came out to greet our table and see if everyone was happy. If you ever have the chance to dine at Posa you can't miss him, he's the charming Italian man walking around with a smile saying "buono sera" to everyone and makes you feel at home. We didn't have room for dessert but Massimo had Patrick usher each of us a glass of their homemade limoncello and almond cookies before we parted. Overall we had a very nice dining experience at Posa and will return shortly. There were some simple service issues that I can see guests complaining about as I've read some of the reviews, for example we waited over ten minutes to receive our glasses of wine but that's clearly because there was only one bartender who was tending to her own guests as well as the service bar for the entire dinning room, having worked in fine dining in college I know first hand how stressful that is for only one person regardless of how fast they are. Also our entrees perhaps took a bit longer than expected but my conclusion to that is whenever you have an entire restaurant fill up at the same time the staff is sure to run into the weeds at some point. I was told that most of the guest that evening were walk-ins. I'm confident that Massimo and his team will figure out a system that works best for them in the coming months. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to enjoy a Positano meal. Ridgefield is lucky to have this addition to their restaurant scene as this place will be attracting guests from all over Fairfield County once the word spreads. read more

I wanted to wait until my family's third dinning experience to write a review about Posa as we first dined there a couple of times since they opened in late May and like all new restaurants there were service issues to work out in their operation. We returned last week and all I can say is WOW!! Upon entering we were greeted by the owner Massimo who is very warm & welcoming. He not only offers truly authentic elevated Southern Italian cuisine "Amalfi Coast" but aims to replicate the same upscale experience as they do in his family's 5 star hotel & restaurants in Positano. From what I was told all the pastas are made in house using only imported ingredients from Italy. If you go there early enough you are able to catch the pasta chef hand crafting ravioli and other stuffed pastas being served for the evening. Upon being seated the bus boy brought freshly made to order bruschetta filled with ricotta, pecorino and basil compliments of the house. Our server Isabella promptly greeted us and explained the specials before taking our wine and cocktail order. Their wine list boasts an extensive selection ranging from $40 a bottle to $1200! Food wise our table ordered the calamari repiene, zucchini flowers, Lasagna, lamb chops, and the Salted Branzino! I'm aware that many local Italian establishments offer Branzino on their menu but this was the first time a server presented the whole fish to our table before baking. This is truly indicative of just how fresh everything is at Posa. Their low counter exposed kitchen allows guests to see virtually everything being prepared. Everything we ordered was excellent!! If you want to experience a taste of Positano then Posa is the place to dine. If you're looking for Italian/America classics like chicken parm, Alfredo sauce, Scarpiello et cetera Posa does not serve these types of dishes but there as plenty of other Italian restaurants in the area who do make those dishes. The price tag definitely reflects typical fine dining but you're paying for superior quality and hand crafted on premise. Posa has become our new favorite Italian restaurant and it will only improve. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for an high end experience!!! read more

Outstanding. Fresh high quality ingredients, perfectly cooked and seasoned. We were blown away! We had a gift certificate to use and decided to use it. The pizza margherita had a perfectly blistered crust from their brick oven. The branzino was so balanced and delicious we had to soak up the juices with the bread. The chicken was so simple so delicious and juicy. This is our new favorite restaurant! What an absolutely wonderful surprise. read more

Easily, one of the finest Italian restaurants in Ridgefield, CT! Located in the perfect location with plenty of parking and outdoor seating. It may look like your average building on the outside, but POSA is anything but. Completely renovated, the décor has a rustic modern appearance and a NYC vibe. Posa has two bars, one serving drinks, with a TV and a trendy atmosphere, the other serving the most delicious authentic wood oven pizza from a pizza chef who has come here straight from Naples, Italy! He worked in the first and oldest Pizzeria in Italy and it shows. As we sat down, we were served a delicious bubbly prosecco and a warm welcome. We ordered the Margarita pizza and we couldn't be more pleased. The dough was flavorful, the sauce was packed with zest and the mozzarella had a great consistency and very little oil. We couldn't decide on just one appetizer so we ordered a few; the calamari, zucchini flowers, eggplant parmigiana, and the special rice balls...we are so glad we did. They were all exceptional! Perfect size, homemade and served on time. Our pleasant waiter took our dinner order of seabass, the homemade ravioli, the risotto and zuppa de pesce ...all incredible and tastefully done and topped off with the perfect glass of Pinot Grigio. We all agreed that the chef at Posa put his whole heart and soul into every one of our dishes. Just when you think you can't eat any more, you must order the dessert and the espresso. The homemade gelato and beignets were remarkable, leaving nothing behind! We can't wait to go back to Posa and enjoy all the Neapolitan dishes in the heart of Ridgefield, CT. read more

OMG- I've been waiting to go to Posa for months! I followed their remodeling etc on social media and was so excited! Finally got to go this past Saturday. I wanted to fully "digest" the experience before writing a review. First I will start with making a reservation- called on Thursday. Someone answered and then hung up on me. Subsequent calls went unanswered that afternoon. Got through on Friday and asked for a 6:30 reservation Saturday which they didn't have but they did have 6:15 (‍). When we arrived, we were promptly seated and then asked by at least two servers what type of water we wanted. We were then attended to by another server (who is one of my favorite ever from other establishments) and I asked if he was the waiter... no, just drinks?!? Meanwhile, other tables remained empty around us (so could we have come at 6:30?)Fast forward to the food... $25 appetizer of Fried shrimp, fried calamari and fried zucchini strips was underwhelming at best. The shrimp (4) were the size of quarters (think of what you get in shrimp fried rice) and no flavor to speak of with any of the options. The zucchini strips were limp and greasy. Our dinner order was two salads, pumpkin ravioli and a pizza. Pizza and one salad were fine... other salad had 3 thin slices of beet and about the same of green apple with a dollop of goat cheese. This was mixed with about 5 cups of greens. My ravioli arrived flat which I knew wasn't a good sign that there was not enough filling inside. Sure enough, I cut into the first one and barely anything. I sent it back and ordered a calzone instead. During this time, my friends ate their meals and the dishes were cleared and no sign of my calzone. It was well over a 1/2 hour. Best part is, we saw it go in the oven at 8:27 and come out at 8:30 so the fancy oven definitely cooks quickly. It was OK because there were still some cool spots in the middle. Not worth complaining again. They took the ravioli off the bill of course, but also the appetizer and calzone which was really nice They also brought out little glasses of limoncello, a desert and a dish of cookies on the house. Those gestures were thoughtful BUT, the owner (who visited many of the tables) should've come over. Decor is beautiful but the food needs help! read more

I still have high hopes for this place but it's getting a slow start. They did a beautiful job with the renovation! The outside area was landscaped beautifully and the accordion doors were a great idea. We have been twice since it opened. First time was it's second week and they didn't have enough staff, even though it was not at all full. The food was good but not great. The second time was two weeks later, this past Friday. We sat outside where they only serve pizza. We waited a half an hour and left. We fully intend to keep trying every few weeks, hoping it becomes an amazing restaurant. Ridgefield needs another good Italian place. We're rooting for you Posa! read more

I'm a Sicilian American and Posa is truly authentic in every possible way. If this restaurant were in Manhattan you wouldn't be able to get a reservation and no one would complain if the service were occasionally slack, because...it's all about the food. Ridgefielders, consider yourself incredibly lucky that you have this rare gem! read more

This is a tale of two restaurants. Love the redesign and the large open doors to the patio. Very pleasant and warm. However, food and wine was pretty average (zucchini flowers, fired calamari and eggplant parm). But service was really a mess. Bar tender was way over tasked...no help and very busy. Several busboys standing around. No one seemed to be in charge. They probably need a decent maitre d' to get everyone organized. Having said that, they comped us on the drinks which was very nice but no one told us. We found out only after realizing the bill was quite low. Very strange. Seem like nice people. The service is fixable and will probably get better. But they need to sharpen on the food. There are several good Italians in town and they will struggle if the food is off. We will be back in a few weeks and are rooting for them to sort out the growing pains! read more

Awful. They did a nice job remodeling, but it ends there. Food is literally worst in Ridgefield. I really wish I could share something good about the place as the location has had a rough run, but it was just terrible. To top off the experience, they added extra drinks to the bill, which were already on the high side and weakly poured. Overpriced, wannabe restaurant where the landlord will be looking for a new tenant. read more

My wife surprised me with a birthday dinner at Posa in Ridgefield. Massimo, the gracious manager of the restaurant who hails from Positano on the Almalfi Coast, greeted us and welcomed us at the door. The food was the closest I've come to eating in Italy since we honeymooned there 20 years ago. Incredible fresh,homemade pastas, mozzarella di bufula, prosciutto di San Daniele, gelato. . . But the absolute centerpiece Is the pizza. The massive wood-fired pizza oven was shipped over from Italy with a masterful pizzaiolo crafting each one to blistered perfection. Best pizza I've had in the US, and believe me, it takes a lot for me to say that. Bravo, Poso, e grazie mielle, Massimo! read more

This absolute gem of a Restaurant is nothing short of amazing. My husband and I ate here a few weeks ago and loved it so much we brought back friends an now they are in love too. Its so beautiful and the food is ethereal..We spent time in Positano and the Amalfi coast and this is as good as it gets...Blows most NYC restaurants away. Pizza to die..Zuppe di Pesce one of the best I have had..could go on and on..its a must! read more

We had dinner at Posa last night and it was fantastic. I read some of the other reviews and I'm sure every restaurant has kinks to iron out in the first few weeks, but we experienced none of them. The service was excellent - our waiter Antonio was knowledgeable and passionate about the menu, and the owner, Massimo, was gracious and clearly took pride in his work. Try the zucchini flower appetizer - it was delicious! read more

OK, its Saturday night only 3 weeks since opening night and the place is packed! So a couple little hiccups from a young staff but each was fun, polite and over the top accommodating led by their manager Morgan made it seamlessly worth it. Seven of us came for dinner all multiple time visitors to Italy and Positano. It was like a concert the evening started quietly with drinks and the antipasto board on the well landscaped patio and built to a crescendo of Italian foods the menu is well thought out, the pizza's like you're sitting in Positano. Someone thought hard about the desserts because they were equally as wonderful as dinner. We closed the place down (which has a cool interior and bar) at 11:15 PM and were all coming back with more friends!! Massimo, family and staff well done! read more

Went in to Posa over the weekend... wow! Not only is the restaurant gorgeous (it feels like a NYC restaurant), but the food was the best I have had. The swordfish involtini was delicious, the branzino melted in my mouth, and the tiramisu was amazing. My friend had a "fish soup", with a mixture of shellfish. He loved it. I tried a bite of his lemon mousse and it felt like the Amalfi Coast. I highly recommend this new restaurant. This is by far the best restaurant in Ridgefield. read more

I was skeptical of this restaurant after reading the reviews of the service. However I was very amazed by the delicious of food, spectacular staff, and uniqueness of the restaurant itself. The food was great, they added their own twists to simple Italian dishes, and it was different from what I've had in the past. The staff never kept us waiting too long and was very attentive to our needs despite the restaurant being relatively busy. I would definitely recommend people to come here, you will be in for an amazing experience. read more

Amber was outstanding, great service and food!! Would definitely return often. Best pizza in Ridgefield.

We have been twice and really are not impressed. The pasta dishes are quite bland and undercooked. The wine list is nice. However, the pours are very skimpy for the price. It's a joke. Prices are not posted for the specials. Beware as they change the prices on your bill. Servers were attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is lovely but as for the food and their prices was hoping for more. It has the potential to be a great place but the owners need to address flaws. read more

We planned ahead and made a reservation TWO WEEKS in advance. We then called the day of to confirm. When we arrived (right on time) we were told we could either have a table by the door and literally next to the hostess' backside or sit at a high top in a busy bar. This is a restaurant with 45 dollar entrees. We asked if we could wait a half hour or more for a better table and were told no. Our server was inattentive and we waited over 10 minutes after our drinks were done to flag him down to beg for another. Food was mediocre at best. Someone came over to apologize but offered nothing else. Save your money and go someplace else....so much better restuarants around than here! read more

Wanted to like this place as well... great ambiance... but way too mediocre food for the price... service also very inconsistent

Don't waste time. Go to Posa. The best Italian food in the Ridgefield area. Ask for Patrick's table and you will be fully taken care of. Excellent ambience, food and service. read more

This is an excellent choice for Italian food. I had the Gnocchi pasta entree and it was delicious. The service was good and the food came quickly. The dessert, chocolate Gnocchi, was a nice treat for the family. I'm definitely going back soon. read more

I am always excited when a new restaurant opens in Ridgefield so my husband and I went to Posa last night. I have to say that the renovation is beautiful and I was impressed by the crowd. It was a beautiful night so we sat outside. We sat with no menus or water for 15 minutes until a waiter finally came over. He seemed very charming and put our napkins in our laps and said " let me get you water" so we got over it quickly. We ordered but unfortunately, the bad service continued. We didn't see our waiter again so when another server brought out our food, we asked for bread. He brought us a basket of rolls that were literally rocks and some soggy bread sticks, no butter, no olive oil for dipping. I tried everything in the basket with no success and called him over again to hand him a roll and ask if was supposed to feel like this. He said, "Noooo, they must be old" and took them away. Didn't see him again. No one came to the table to see how we were doing after we got our main course. I needed Parmesan cheese and was halfway through my meal before our waiter came back. We told him about the bread and he said they ran out and were making some. I don't know what that means exactly but he came back about 10 minutes later with a basket of sliced bread that wasn't fresh, a rock hard roll and some breadsticks, again no butter or oil. We shared an appetizer of fried zucchini flowers which was good only there were 3 on the plate and it was $21.00. The branzino my husband ordered was honestly unimpressive with a few sliced potatoes and grape tomatoes for $32.00 which is average in price . I ordered the gnocchi with eggplant which was good but by the time we got our food we were so annoyed by the service and the bread situation we had decided we wouldn't be coming back. We didn't order dessert and left. It was apparent that no one thought this was unacceptable service because no one apologized. One appetizer, 1 glass of wine and 2 entrees cost $98.00 and if you look at the menu on line there are no prices which is what high end restaurants do. I just didn't expect it here. There are much better restaurants in Ridgefield so if Posa wants to charge $50.00 for Zuppa di Peche they will need to step up the service. read more

This was our fourth time at Posa and it is probably our favorite spot. The food is delicious...atmosphere is wonderful and there is something for everyone on the menu. Thank you Massimo .... read more

Last night we had the best paccheri with lobster, simply and delicious just as food taste in Italy. Authentic Italian dishes. Great job. Ritorneremo presto read more

Everyone was talk about this restaurant saying it's great. When I went they had the doors open into the restaurant allowing bugs in. I kid you not when I saw I got over 15 bug bites during dinner. We ordered our food and then 5-10 minutes later our server came out and told us that what we had ordered was not available anymore. She then sat there doing nothing, not getting a menus or anything for us to figure out what our second choice would be. After needing to ask for me yes we decided on a cheese pizza and an order of tortellini. We waited 25-30 minutes for our food. One it showed up it was pathetic. The pizza was very thin bread with little to no sauce, the cheese had not melted but actually turned to grease. So the pizza was wet greasy toast. Then moving on to the tortellini it was probably 20 tortellini in a dish that was 13" round. The tortellini tasted good, but there was no way shape or form it was even remotely worth the amount of money they charged. Overall I don't ever plan on dining here again due to the sheer audacity when it comes to pricing and portions along with the service we received. read more

Very disappointing tonight. Restaurant was half full and staff was extremely overwhelmed. The food was fantastic but service was lacking. It was our anniversary and we wanted a special dinner. We did not feel that. We did not see our server more than once every 20-25 minutes. On top of this, they were "out" of many items: wine selections, 2 out of 4 specials, and bread. Out of bread! We had a 6:45pm reservation. Mind blowing! To top off the night, every table around us is given complimentary limoncello shots! At least 3 tables around us received them and nothing offered to us. And the restaurant knew it was a special occasion for us! Management needs to be more present! I would have voiced a complaint to management about the lacking service, but it was not worth the wait while we were there. Celebrating an anniversary with 2 kids at home (1 an infant) we expected a better experience with the limited time we had, but we were extremely dissatisfied. read more

We had a meal here a few weeks ago. The food was so delicious and very flavorful! The staff were so helpful, attentive and polite. It was very busy in there that night but we didn't have to wait long for drinks and our food. Kids loved it too. Cant wait to back!! read more

Wonderful experience dining out on a Friday evening. We were greeted with smiles, hostess was very gracious! Great decoration and good vibes. Excellent service. Everything on the menu was tempting, I chose an Italian charcuterie plate and it was delicious. Since it was my first visit I wanted to try the pizza as I was intrigued by the huge pizza oven, which I was told came straight from Italy. Dessert was really sublime with warm chocolate lava. All in all I had a tremendous time, and I heartily recommend this new restaurant which has nothing to envy to the hippest places in Soho - - except it is right in the heart of Connecticut! read more

Main Course took an hour and twenty minutes to arrive. The waitress even apologized - said the dessert (for my birthday) would be comped. It wasn't. The food was uneven. Mine was langoustine (dry) with pasta (overcooked and meager.) Won't go back unless everything else its closed. read more

On a Wed. evening, the welcome was, where to put two people - when the restaurant was empty and they were not going to be a full house. After much fussing about a table for two, we anticipated a nice dinner as it was a third visit. Something has changed. Service was non-existent once dinner was served. A $28 entree tasted like flour and broth (maybe Campbell's). Then, it was a long wait for anyone to notice we were finished - another long wait for check to arrive - and a weird surprise to see they charge for ice ("rocks") ! Another long wait to be checked out. Upon being asked how dinner was, the truth was delivered - when we asked if the chef was the same as in the past, they all looked at each other nervously, but no reply. Then, a response: 'It is a work in progress .' One of the concerned and interested said to come back next week, but never said why. We regret the choice, regret having paid what we did for a very poor dining experience. read more

Had the most amazing dinner last night. The food was outstanding and our waiter, who is from the Amalfi coast, really impressed my group with his deep knowledge of Italian wines. He was fantastic. This is absolutely one of the BEST Italian restaurants that I have ever been to. read more

It's Friday night and we just had a fabulous meal at Posa! This is lovely, elegant and comfortable restaurant providing first class service and wonderful meals. It's a lovely evening and many diners were enjoying the front patio but we chose a booth inside. We ordered salads to start and the garden veggie arugula salad with green goddess dressing is huge, fresh and absolutely delicious. And OMG, the fior di latte mozzarella in the salad with tomatoes and arugula was to die for!! It's imported from Italy and is the finest mozzarella I've eaten. It's so creamy and light, it literally melts in your mouth. We followed up our salads with a selection of pizzas and all were delicious. Mine was the Margherita and it was perfect - the tomato sauce is fresh and sweet with that lovely mozzarella on top and a fresh basil leaf for a delicious garnish. We were made extremely welcome by the new owner, loved the ambiance and received 5 star, excellent, attentive, knowledgeable and caring service from Brandon (there were food allergies to be dealt with) . I've enjoyed wonderful service at many top restaurants, but never have I received a "bear hug goodbye" from my new, all time favorite waiter, Brandon. Thanks all, for a great meal. See you soon! read more

Such a wonderful restaurant. Came here for Valentine's Day and could not be happier with my decision to do so. My boyfriend and I absolutely love Italian food and everything about this place was right up our alley. The service was great, we were not left thirsty or waiting ever and multiple servers continued to check on us the entire evening. I can't forget to mention the wonderful ambiance of the restaurant and how chic it was. We had a 6:30 reservation and were seated immediately then. Fast forward to our wonderful meal which consisted of the Posa salad, pasta Bolognese and topped it off with pistachio gelato. Each dish was amazing, full of flavor and did not disappoint. My bf who usually has eyes bigger then his stomach, cleared his entire plate of tagliatelle alla funghi porcini and ate every spoonful of his tiramisu. Loved the sweet touch at the end of the night when our hostess sent us on our way with a rose. Could not recommend enough, will be back soon!! read more