Ridgeway Pizza

I went last night with a colleague for their "reverse happy hour" (best idea ever!). It was our…read morefirst time coming across this restaurant despite living locally. The low light ambiance and music was definitely giving adults-only vibes. What I really liked was being able to talk and hear because the volume level of the music was just right. Our waiter was attentive and would check-in on us from time to time, ensuring our experience was the best. He had quite a friendly and genuine demeanor about him (sorry, I don't remember his name but he wore glasses and had dark hair). The margarita pizza, wine, and desserts (didn't have lava cake so I tried their chocolate mousse) were delightful to indulge. We also received a complimentary drink of choice on the house just because! I will definitely be coming back again and hope to bring other colleagues along for the Quartiere experience.

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.

Atmosphere

Chocolate Torte

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Cafe Silvium

4.6(616 reviews)

2.1 mi

I've been dying to try Cafe Silvium and it certainly lived up to the hype! It was absolutely…read moredelicious. Our server was super kind and attentive to the. You will likely have to wait quite a while if you're there at prime time on a weekend, but don't let that deter you, it's worth it. I had to get the fettucine mascarpone (sub shrimp for chicken cutlet) after seeing it all over social media and it was sooo good. My boyfriend got linguine with clams and it came with so many clams! The other couple we were with got rigatoni vodka with cutlet and fish francese. Everything was delish, and so were the big pours of wine haha. I will be back!

I had the pleasure of visiting this special Italian Cafe for my birthday. The food is excellent! My…read morevote for probably best Italian food in CT. This is a family owned business and you can tell by their service. The love for their customers and the pride in the food. It's a casual home feel with lots of locals that you can tell are repeat customers. Downside , weekend reservations are not available. First come first serve. So wait times can be very long. Advice - prob visit during the week when they first open. This will be a repeat for me !!!

The place itself

Stuffed Mushrooms

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Tiramisu

Bari167

4.4(72 reviews)

1.1 mi

Always going to give a review for Bari167. The food is great. ( had a lunch panni today with…read morebroccoli rabe, chicken and muzz and. Side of homemade potato chips). The service is always an efficient and welcoming. The ambiance is small but mighty. Came here today when the "other Italian place" was chaotic and the music too loud. Come to Bari!!

Food: Altamura Pizza…read more($20): A nice mix of meat and veggie toppings including sausage, meatballs, mushrooms, peppers, pepperoni, and onions; otherwise a fairly standard quality pizza; decent value Squid Ink Fettuccine ($26): Classic seafood pasta dish done well with shrimp, calamari, mussels, and of course fettuccine; maybe could have been a bit more flavorful but still standard quality Ambiance: The most special part of this restaurant is that the interior is decorated like a real restaurant in Italy, with brick walls and tons of interesting little decorative pieces here and there. The space is not all that big, but is cozy (also helps that the front opens up toward the outdoor seating area). Service: The staff are pretty friendly and the service speed is decent. There was a guy with a shirt saying "Big Mike" who seemed to constantly be monitoring the place which was a bit odd but I suppose he was just the boss keeping tabs on his restaurant. Overall: Average quality food but nice Italian-inspired environment. Would recommend if you are in the Stamford area and interested in Italian food.

Peter and DJ at Bari 167 on Bedford Street in Stamford. Love it. Real Italian.

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Pellicci's

3.8(192 reviews)

1.3 mi

It is not my first time at the restaurant. The restaurant is more of a staple in Stamford's dining…read moreuniverse. Really surprised that I never wrote a review before. We visited restaurant for the Christmas holiday party. The restaurant was very nicely decorated for the holidays, creating a great festive feel. Excellent wine selection at the bar, I understand that everyone also enjoyed cocktails. The food was served family style, and everything was delicious - fried calamari, pasta, chicken, beef, salmon - all perfectly cooked. Excellent service - prompt, attentive, friendly. Definitely recommended.

The service was the best! Very friendly and attentive staff given the high volume of customers. It…read morewas packed! We were seated right away. We enjoyed their wings and ton of food. It was good. My expectations were very high and I was a little disappointed but it was fine. Had it once I don't need to go again. But if you're in the area this could be an option.

Interior

Cheese Ravioli with Vodka Sauce

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Newspaper articles

Villa Italia Ristorante & Bar

4.2(195 reviews)

Overall the food, ambience and service was just good. Unfortunately, the Best in CT, calamari was…read morealso average. I was told it was fresh made (not wild caught, bet the ranch) I just didn't subject myself to a struggle to return it. A return visit is unlikely

Got gnocchi pesto it was all butter. If you don't have pesto and are skimping, please put oil at…read moreleast not butter.

Dining tables in the Mill River Room

Shrimp scampi

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Large picture windows overlooking the Mill River park and our beautiful patio

ZAZA Italian Gastrobar & Pizzeria

3.8(673 reviews)

The food does not miss!! Zaza's is easily my favorite spot in Stamford. The food is unbelievable,…read morethe staff is friendly, and the vibes are always high! The burrata pizza was flavorful and fresh. The Tiramisu... oh god, that was HEAVENLY!! Seriously so divine!

I wanted to try the pizza but a loud table across the restaurant was talking about how Stamford…read morepizza isn't good, maybe I shouldn't have listened? Kind of hard to...actually the whole place was really loud, never our vibe but that's just preference. The food was really good! Calamari fritti, meatball, veal Milanese, clams and linguine, short rib...I thought everything was delicious. They even offer free bread with olive oil...nowadays restaurants charge for bread. This spot is good for groups and the staff are lovely. One large tv was showing football which made a few dads get riled up. If you need a quick bite and no conversation this is the spot to go. Things to note: the veal milaneses were tough, if you order you should ask for a steak knife. Also the risotto was overdone and the rice grains broke creating a gluey consistency. Not dealbreakers, still tasty.

Dining room

Steak and eggs above, Octopus Salad below

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Espresso martini

Lenny's Italian Seafood & Steakhouse

3.4(24 reviews)

3.1 mi

We hosted my son's baptism lunch here and had such a wonderful experience. The private event room…read morewas perfect for our group--it's so nice to have a dedicated space where everyone can relax and celebrate together. The service was incredibly friendly and attentive, and the food was absolutely delicious. The steaks are truly some of the best in the area, and everything our guests ordered came out great with generous portions. They were also very flexible in helping us set a menu that worked well for our group, which made planning the event so much easier. It's clear this is a family-operated business that really cares about the experience they provide. We're so lucky to have a place like this in the North Stamford area. Highly recommend for both special events and a great steak dinner!

Food was OK. The owner is what left a rotten taste in my mouth. He should…read morestay in the kitchen

Lenny's private wine room (fits 14 max)

Tomahawk Steak for 2

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Manzo

4.8(5 reviews)

ZONA PARAISO The best @ manzo…read more Read the flyer ‼ Petrie Meets House . .............................

We sat at the bar and our bartender was very nice and tried to be helpful. They had an issue with…read morethe espresso machine so that took a little while for an espresso martini, but it ended up being tasty. The octopus appetizer was very spicy, which my husband loved, but it was very small for the price.

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Remo's

4.2(502 reviews)

Been to Remo's twice now while visiting Stamford and both times have been great. Really good…read morepizza, salads and desserts. Within walking distance of the Stamford Marriott and The Stamford Hotel.

Having moved from Westchester to CT I learned 2 things: 1…read more Hot oil is the best thing that Connecticut has done with pizza and I always get Hot Oil at Remo's 2. Remo's is THE best pizza in Stamford

Inside kitchen

Mussels with linguine and white sauce

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Lasagna

Table 104

3.8(204 reviews)

0.8 mi

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Great food with many good food options, so hopefully someone you went with selects something you…read moredidn't pick and you can each have a taste or two of something else at the table. The restaurant completely fills up day 7:30- 8:00 pm on Saturday evening and it can get fairly noisy - so be prepared for the noise!

This was our first time at the restaurant, and let's say we had a bad taste in our mouth from the…read moreexperience. The place was always busy, so we wanted to see what the hype was all about. We got there and sat down immediately. Service was nothing special, but the waiter was pleasant. I ordered the lunch special smash burger, which was very tasty. I also ordered the calamari, which was slightly salty but had great flavor. The pizza was very good as well, but when it came to the dessert (cheesecake and chocolate gelato), they weren't that good and left a bad aftertaste. We asked our waiter if it could be taken off the menu, so he went to get the manager. The manager came to the table and explained why we should like the desserts and that no one complains since the chefs are from Brooklyn and the cheesecake is made in-house. He was very reluctant to take these items off the menu. Everyone has different palates, so why are you talking as if I'm supposed to like it since everyone else does? This didn't sit well with me, and the vibe was off from there. We liked the food, but it wasn't worth the hype around it. Our waiter was still pleasant through it all.