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    Restaurant L’Ostal

    4.7 (44 reviews)
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    Oeuf de poule
    Kathryn B.

    We had a really nice date night at L'Ostal. The Oeuf de Poule was to die for. I could eat it every day. I also ordered the Salmon tartare special which was honestly only ok. It came with salmon skin chicarones which was really fun but the flavor of the salmon tartare itself was really lacking. For dessert I had the olive oil cake which was served with rhubarb and a balsamic sorbet. Overall the dessert was only ok. The wine and sommelier were on point. My husband and I both really enjoyed the wine selection and pairing suggestions. Besides the Oeuf de Poule the other most notable thing about L'Ostal was the service. Honestly I'm not sure I've ever had better service. Our sever was extremely attentive, our glasses were always full (both water and wine), the food came out extremely quickly. I was amazed at the staff! I would definitely come here again there were so many fun things on the menu that I'd really love to try.

    Black Sea Bass
    Wil S.

    When dining out in Fairfield County, I've always have taken it with a grain of salt. This is attributable to its proximity to New York City; where majority of the talent and service industry resides. It's obviously a magnet for this region, hence CT usually falls short in the hospitality industry. The service and attention at L'Ostal reminds me of the Philadelphia hospitality scene (properly trained and employees focused on long term commitment to owner and standards). It's refreshing to witness this holds true at this establishment. As far as the food is concerned; any top tier restaurant should be lucky. I have yet to be disappointed or interject how the dishes could be enhanced during my dining. It's truly a delightful palate experience and CT should be appreciated as much as I do.

    Ricotta Tortelli
    John B.

    My wife and I are celebrating our 41st wedding anniversary as well as my wife's birthday. We're usually OK with Italian but this time French was calling out to us. We didn't want to go into NYC so after checking out Yelp we decided on Restaurant L'Ostal. We were not disappointed. Dinner began with a half bottle of champagne which paired so well with our starters - Foie Gras for me and Gigante Beans for my wife. We moved on to the first course - salad for me and Ricotta Tortelli for the Mrs.. For our second course I had the Duck Confit that I paired with a Côtes du Rhône, and my wife had the Bavette Steak with a glass of Langhe Nebbiolo. We ended the evening with refreshing homemade gelato drenched with a shot of cold espresso. French restaurants are notorious for their small portions but we found the portions to be more than enough. The food was superb, the service was impeccable and the wait staff was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I could go on and on about how rich and savory the foie gras was or how satisfying the Bavette Steak was, but it would simply take too long. I must mention that the chef and I have the same taste in music and we were surprised and delighted to listen to Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi and The Allman Brothers while we enjoyed a very special meal. So if you're looking for a restaurant for that special occasion or if you simply want something a little different and more than a bit elevated, we highly recommend Restaurant L'Ostal.

    Cristina P.

    Simple spectacular.. is probably my favorite new spot.. service is superb the bartender is always very nice and knowledgeable.. food is always great one dish better than the next. Always a warm and welcoming ambiance.

    Jim C.

    Easily the best fine dining restaurant in Darien if not Fairfield County. Vraiment Francais with a diverse menu with many vegan options. Impeccable, unhurried service. Great wine list and delightful ambiance, especially on the covered outdoor patio. Expensive but worth it, especially for birthdays and anniversaries. Reservations are a must at this hot new restaurant

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    Always an unbelievable meal and experience. #1 restaurant in Fairfield Co. by far.

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    This place is unreal. Nicolas is one of the best servers I have ever had. Trust whatever he tells you. Food is amazing. Sit outside

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    Absolutely wonderful dining experience. Great food and the staff was exceedingly helpful!

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    Celebrated my husband's birthday here recently. The food was absolutely delicious. Service was perfection. Great ambiance. Highly recommend!

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    This is the only restaurant in CT offering fine Manhattan dining! The staff made it delightful to enjoy our excellent dinner.

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