I have been there many times and the food and cocktails were great. Very close to home for me I highly recommend

We have never had bad meal here. This is absolutely my favorite Italian salad restaurant in the area. I might even say Tri-State area read more

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We're out of towers, staying nearby with some old college friends for a mini reunion. 6 of us had a great time. We start3d with some cocktails, I had a martini, and it a real one. Not like the in Manhattan , where they serve the mini martinis (always a pet peeve of mine). Service was excellent, we had Jasmin and a good support staff, a local kid. Food was better than expected. We live right outside the city, and we love our food, obsessively. For starters we had some salad, fried calamari, clams with chorizo in a nice broth and a special fried flourettes. All good, clams in broth was my pick for best app. For entrees we had veal chop, pork chop Milanese with salad, linguine with clams, linguine fra Diablo and 2 fish. Portions are huge, we should have shared. We ended with 1 desert to share a molten lava cake with some fancy ice cream. I'm not a big lava guy, but I loved the ice cream. Expresso were delicious too Price was very good. 468 plus tip, with 2 drinks each too. Place was packed and had a good vibe with a friendly atmosphere. I asked to meet the owner to thank her and tell her that we had a great time. Turns out she was 9ne of the runners out on 5he floor watching over everything. I think he4 name was Vicky. Just want to give some love to a small Italian restaurant whose killing it read more

My husband treated me to some Italian on the day of my birthday. We decided to try Rosso Vino as we kept seeing some Instagram posts about it. This restaurant was about 40 minutes from where I live and it was definitely worth the drive. Our server, a young gentleman I forgot his name... was very kind and welcoming. He took care of us very quickly he knew the menu very well and gave some great recommendations. The food was phenomenal. We came on a Monday night, so there was many people there who came after work. It was quite busy, so be sure to make reservation reservations. The vibes were great. I will be returning. read more

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One of my favorite spots. The food, atmosphere and drinks are all something you need to experience. read more

Rosso Vino - Seabass - Italian Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Food is always amazing! Service sometimes felts rushed, which I understand because it is a small place.

Specialty warm sangria rimmed with graham crackers and infused with cranberries warmed my heart and soul. Espresso martin, a glass of Merlot and all three of us were cheerful. Beer battered fried Squash Flowers served with some of the tasty marinara sauce I've ever eaten. Braised lamb shanks served over mashed potatoes finished with pan juice was braised to perfection. Two meaty shanks, tender as can be. Gnocchi with marinara and two huge signature meatballs. Moms Mia those were good meatballs. Some of the best meatballs I've had outside my home. They serve big portions (I am not complaining) so had to take home half my meal. No room for this gal to eat dessert although friend had the maple creme brûlée which he thoroughly enjoyed . The restaurant was decorated nicely for Christmas with holiday music playing softly in the background. Service was top notch. Reservations are highly recommended as restaurant is not big. Valet parking available daily. An Italian gem in Branford, CT I can't wait to return to. read more

Rosso Vino - Gnocchi marina with two giant meatballs - Italian Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Holy cow fantastic!! Small place near the water in Branford. The service was terrific and the food was absolutely fantastic! From start to finish the meal was amazing. All food was prepared lovingly. I had the arancini appetizer, osso buco dinner and tiramisu for dessert, yummo!!!Definitely recommended read more

Small and intimate. Valet Parking is your best option. Reservations are a necessity. We went with a group of five and were seated promptly. Our server was very excellent. Carefully explaining the specials. I had the monk fish special which was very good. My wife had the broccoli rab and sausage. Portions were just right food was well prepared and the perfect temperature. Overall good food. A bit noisy as place is small but the food more than made up for that. read more

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Got a veal dish. Got one piece of veal and a dollop of mashed potatoes No veggies No salad One drink $55 dollars With tip 65 dollars Left hungry read more

Delicious food, knowledge and friendly staff, great vibe and a neighborhood feel. Rack of lamb, roasted duck breast and the salmon were all exceptional and perfectly cooked, beautiful plating. read more

Our first time here, and it was nothing less than amazing. Thanks Will for great drinks amazing service and giving us the best recommendations for dinner. Everything was 10/10!! Must try. read more

We've been here multiple times and every time it has been exceptional! The food and atmosphere lend itself to a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this place and the prices are reasonable. The service has been outstanding as well. read more

Finally made it in after hearing so many good things! Went on a Monday night and it was busy and fun! We sat at the bar and got great service! Food was all amazing... we tried the fried oysters, the arancini, and a rib eye steak. The steak had the most perfect grill flavor and the mashed potatoes and veggies were just as good! Can't wait to be back and try everything!! read more

I would literally move to Branford to be able to eat at this restaurant on a regular basis. Every time we visit we make sure we eat here. The food is excellent, the atmosphere and staff are tremendous. This is a neighborhood spot and definitely a favorite. Have never been disappointed. Make a reservation as others who have experienced what we have definitely return. read more

Another great meal. Had the pork chops and it was delicious. Great food and service. This is my favorite Italian restaurant in the area. The only problem is there is limited parking, so your option may have to be $20 for valet parking. I have been able to secure street parking every time, but you have to walk a little. read more

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Service was friendly, attentive and wonderful. Food was amazing. The ambiance was lovely, changing and beautiful. Started with the Pasta Purses appetizer which was unique and divine. After we split the Papardelle Telefono, which was pasta in a lobster cream sauce- amazing!! And the Pollo Scarpiello- 1/2 roasted chicken with cherry peppers, potatoes, broccoli rabe and sausage in a delicious brown sauce- sooo flavorful. We will be back! read more

Rosso Vino - Pappardelle al Telefono and Pollo Scarpiello - Italian Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

It has been a while and after having a delicious meal with great service, I don't know why it took me so long to go back. The restaurant was decorated so beautifully for the holidays. Overall a lovely dinner with friends. We will return! read more

My wife and I had dinner last night at Rosso Vino and it was an amazing experience. The restaurant itself is small and quaint, but charming and nicely decorated. The food is the main star. For appetizers my wife had the house salad, which she loved and I had the shrimp cocktail with huge, fresh jumbo shrimp that was delicious. For entrees my wife had the gnocchi with meatballs which she said was devine and I had the bolognese which was the best I ever had. The service was attentive and friendly. Highly recommend this gem. read more

***GLUTEN FRIENDLY*** Always a great meal at Rosso Vino! It's a smaller neighborhood place with indoor and outdoor seating - close enough to the water that some indoor seating has a little view! I'd be sure to make reservations, but it never feels so crowded inside that you can't have a more intimate dining experience. The staff is overly friendly and although parking can be tough, they do have free valet parking. Although I've been there numerous times I've been there twice in the last month for different occasions - each time just as delicious. I'm recently celiac and the staff is extremely knowledge and accomodating. They also have amazing GF pasta! No GF menu and things aren't labeled, but they were very good about it. What we ordered last night: - beets, feta cheese, pistachio vingerette salad (special) - squash flowers - calamari - osso buco with risotto (special) - broccoli robe and sausage pasta - GF pasta with calms What we ordered last month: - tomato, watermelon, feta, pistachio, vinegarette (special) - sardines (special) - salmon - duck - pork chop with hot peppers Plenty of food, great drinks, good wine. Will be back! read more

Delightful Short Beach dining. Perfect duck and veal chop. But be sure to ask about their specials, as those are a real treat, too! Friendly service. Excellent and reasonably priced wine list. read more

This places food is amazing as is the service. Although they were busy you never felt neglected. The only issue was that I although I understand the bus boy is trying to clear the table I was being asked two or three times Within minutes whether I was done just because I stopped for a moment they would come and ask as if they were just watching and waiting for that and just because I was taking a breath didn't mean I was done it happened multiple times to the point that I had my plate taken away before I was even done because I was being asked a third time I appreciate good service but that was a lot. The restaurant was busy I'm not sure if that was the reason but I didn't feel it was just a fight. Also the manager or owner not sure who she was was walking around making sure things were getting done maybe that had something to do with it but I never once saw her smile. Please be advised parking is very difficult so make sure to give yourself extra time definitely worth it especially if there was some small tweaks read more

second time at this restaurant - The pork chop was great and the bolognese was fantastic Great service!! read more

Rosso Vino - bolognese - Italian Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

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Outstanding food in impressively large portions. Parking can be an issue, even with a valet, but it's a worthwhile destination. An attentive and knowledgeable server guided us through a host of intriguingly described menu options. There were 6 of us and it's a popular place, so there was a short wait for our 7:30 reservation. We shared the calamari appetizer, which was delicious, blending perfectly crispy squid rings with a little heat, thanks to the cherry peppers. I had the special pasta with dungeness crab, clams, shrimp & mussels in their spicy fra diavolo sauce. Delicious and impressively abundant. Two of us opted for gnocchi, while the lightly breaded pounded pork cutlet tasted as great as it looked. All of us brought some of our food home, as did most of the other diners we saw. Excellent wine list. We shall return!! read more

The staff accompanied us even though we did not have a reservation. The steamed clams were delicious and the salad with nuts and pears was very refreshing. The entree filet was enough for two! read more

Food was delicious. Had Arancini app and gnocchi with meatballs. The meatballs were very good and seasoned well. Husband had a swordfish special and it was very good. Portions were good for the money. We will definitely be back. read more

Our first visit to Rosso Vino was good! The ambiance was nice, the menu offering was excellent and the meals we ordered were tasty and a good size. My only criticism is with the spicy calamari, if you order I would suggest ordering the sauce to the side otherwise the crispy calamari will be a soggy sauce covered heaps. Next time we go we will explore additional menu offerings to get a better overview of the restaurants capabilities. read more

Dessert and drinks at Rosso Vino saved our evening. We ate dinner elsewhere (a mistake) and came to this highly recommended restaurant to turn the tide of our evening. The staff is a class act. The dessert and cocktails are impeccable. We will be dining here in the future when we are looking for a chic and yummy night out in good company. Thank you, Joe, Will, and Rosso Vino read more

Rosso Vino - Classic Tiramisu takes the cake. - Italian Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

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If I could give this place 10 stars I would! From the food to the service superb! We started with the best Expresso Martini I think I've ever had...moved on to the green tomato appetizer. Next I had the linguine with clams. OMG! The flavor and tons of clams. Sis got the halibut, what a thick flaky piece. Mom got the crab special and our friend Mary got the duck. The best duck around, cooked perfectly. Ended with dessert out of this world! Highly highly recommend but you will need reservations. read more

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This restaurant is a hidden gem. Great food and great service. Very quaint. Street parking but never a problem. Enjoy!

Rosso Vino is the best Italian in Branford and it can definitely compete on Wooster St, New Haven -- delicious authentic homemade pasta and the steaks there are phenomenal. Be sure to also ask what the soup of the day is and be sure to get it if it's their chicken and vegetable soup. The portions are decent and fair priced. The restaurant is clean, inside and out, it's moderately, spacious, the ambience is great, and the service is phenomenal. The only thing that can be a hassle is parking, but the nice thing is they offer a valet. read more

Rosso Vino - Paccheri alla Bolognese - Italian Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

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We meet friends here once a year since it's the halfway point between Mystic and Norwalk. We love the food here and the specials are so good and more international than Italian. Our waiter was very nice and my husband said his beet salad was the best he's had. His Pasolini buccaneers was excellent and a nice, generous portion. I wanted salmon but don't care for lentils and they were so accommodating in making it just right for me. The crème brûlée was gummies but the cherry on top was a small serving of homemade chococello that was sooo good! Need to back more Han once a year! read more

Excellent meal! Loved everything I tried. Pasta was fresh and delicious. Definitely get the Pistachio Cheesecake for dessert - it's incredible! read more

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Myself and a party of 5 went to Rosso Vino on a Saturday night at 6:00. I made a reservation and thank goodness I did, because the place was booming! When we initially got to Rosso Vino, we drove through a cute little beach town. Although, the parking is less than spectacular. We ended up parking in front of a house, but you can either park yourself or get valet parking. There is no parking lot, so be prepared to park in a residential neighborhood. When we got inside, we we greeted by the hostess who was extremely friendly. We told him it was my birthday and he actually remembered when we left and he wished me a happy birthday again. This is the theme regarding the staff at Rosso Vino. Each one makes you feel at home and makes an effort to say "hello" and "thank you for coming" even though they were not directly your server or waiter. Their customer service is outstanding. First, we ordered appetizers: Fried Calamari, Arancini, Fried Oysters, and Caesar salad. Everything was out of this world. I have never had Calamari so light and made to perfection, it was truly amazing. The arancini and the fried oysters were great as well, packed with flavor. I could eat the appetizers and that would have filled me up! We didn't get the squash blossoms which I really regret, because I'm sure, they too, would have knocked my socks off. For dinner, our table ordered Rigatoni Alla Vodka with Chicken, a steak tip special over fettuccini, Pappardelle al Telefono, Pollo Scarpiello, and Maiale Siciliano. Everything was great, although I do wish some dishes had more flavor. We will definitely be back. read more

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If you are ever in the area, do yourself a favor and visit Rosso Vino! This restaurant is exceptional! Delicious food, generous portions, great service, and great ambience! Be sure to make a reservation, because this place fills up! We came to celebrate our great friends birthday here and it was absolutely perfect! Sangria's were top notch, and we all had different apps and they were all delicious! (Lobster Bisque, Zucchini Blossoms, and Caprese Salad). For my entree, I chose the Linguine e Vongole - Fresh Clams, Heirloom tomatoes, Garlic, white wine, Olive Oil and red Pepper Flakes over Linguine. The amount of FRESH little necks (clams) on my plate was mind blowing and they were so fresh and flavorful! (See photo) Finally a restaurant that actually GIVES YOU SOME CLAMS!!! Fantastic flavors and I hate to admit it, but I ATE EVERY BITE!!! lol My hubby had a shrimp dish over pasta, I cannot for the life of me remember what it was called I want to say it was Shrimp Fra Diavolo and he said it was really good, and the Birthday girl had Lobster Ravioli and it was DELISH!! Bread pudding for dessert was AMAZING too! Be sure to save room!!!! :) WE WILL BE BACK!!! :) read more

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Holiday party time. Great food great service great all around. We love it here. Highly recommend read more

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An absolute Gem on the shoreline. I've been here a few times now and the food and service do not dissapoint. This place is far, far better than the average CT Italian restaurant, you will not be disappointed . read more

Excellent! I am born and bred Branford and yet hadn't been to Rossi Vino in a long while. My husband and I enjoyed a beautiful evening here. We sat outside and the ambience was perfect. Our meals were perfection and the service was beyond. I could not recommend more. read more

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Some of the best food Italian style and amazing bread in Branford. Pasta and all dishes from chicken fish veal and appetizers are tasty and ample. Service is friendly and accommodating. Small and cozy. Call for reservations especially on weekends read more

My wife asked where I wanted to go for my birthday dinner and I quickly said Rosso Vino as I heard so many great things about the restaurant and wanted to experience it! Experience it we did with wonderful atmosphere and dedicated and experienced waitstaff including Anthony and Ken! We were blown away stay with our cocktails including the best ever Strawberry Coconut Margaritas! Anthony's suggestions of Paccheri all a Bolognese and New England style stuffed jumbo shrimp was spot on. My beautiful wife always spoils me on my birthday so spoil someone and take them here for a special occasion or just a nice dinner out. read more