My husband and I ordered take out for the first time on 11/16/20 to celebrate my birthday and the food was delicious! We ordered the following: meatballs and calamari as appetizers and pumpkin ravioli and pork chops scarpariello for entrees with tiramisu for dessert and everything was great! Made my birthday special and this pregnant lady very happy during these social distancing times we're living in. The calamari was perfection - still crispy and none of them were soggy which is usually the case with take out. I was craving pumpkin ravioli and they did not disappoint! The meatballs were sooo tender and I could've eaten 10 more and the pork scarpariello was juicy, tender, and spicy! We'll certainly order again and when we feel comfortable to eat out again, we will certainly visit in person! Thank you, Bar Rosso! Support our local restaurant community!! read more

Fast and attentive servers. Consistently great food. Impeccable management. Fantastic happy hour. Need I say more? read more

Bar Rosso - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

We love this place- the atomosphere and the service is always on point. The waitstaff are amazing when it comes to accommodating us- we have a 3 and 5 year old. The kids love the pizza and we have been consistently happy with our meals. Check out the spicy salami pizza, the crust is delicious. read more

Amazing food & such wonderful service. I would highly recommend for appetizers the short rib tacos and the grilled octopus. For an entree the short rib gnocchi was to die for. I will definetly be coming back and suggest others to eat here. read more

Had an amazing time here last Thursday for ladies night. $3 red sangrias and rosé and the apps we had were sooo good! The burrata margarita and truffle fries will def have us coming back for more. read more

I threw a private party here for my husband's 30th birthday this past weekend. The private room upstairs was perfect for our party (~30-35 people). We did a cocktail style event with our own private bartender and platters of food. Everyone was raving about the paninis and the calamari. The bartender and the server that was helping around the room were both fabulous (and even wore my silly party hats that I bought). The prices were very reasonable for the food and we did a cash bar which everyone seemed to enjoy. I am grateful for Andrea, the planner, as it was a surprise party and I emailed him a ton of times. I would highly recommend Bar Rosso for a private party! read more

Always a great experience at Bar Rosso. They have great food, yummy drinks, and great service. If you're looking for a good happy hour, check out their happy hour menu! Highly recommend Bar Rosso! read more

My friend and I went to Bar Rosso Thursday for an early dinner. We sat outside, had a glass of wine. It was our first time out since outside dining became available in Stamford. We ordered a salad, entree and a dessert. The salad was fresh with seasonal ingredients. The gnocchi with short ribs was tender, moist and so delicious! The servers did a great job in terms of the tables being well separated, all staff wore masks, paper or app menus were offered. We felt very comfortable and safe. Will definitely go back. read more

Great food and great service! The staff created a safe and enjoyable outdoor dining experience during the pandemic! The manager, Erica was especially kind and made a Retirement celebration extra special! read more

Very good pizzas. Great draft beer selection. Parking across the street. A short walk from the Avon Theater.

Great food, great drinks, great atmosphere! Truffle fries and veal meatball apps were amazing. Fire pit outside in winter, bar and restaurant are separated nicely for a more intimate or fun feel! CURRENT FREE DRINK ON CHECK- IN PROMO IS A GREAT BONUS read more

Bar Rosso is soooooooo good omg!!!!! Its the best restaurant on earth!!!! I would know cause i'm a blogger now, and everyone knows that bloggers opinions are always spot on and their credentials are unquestionable. God blogging is fun!!! Its almost as fun as actually having a real job that pays real money!!! read more

Dreadful. Bread was inedible. Salad included good arugula, tomatoes and passable parmesan - all would have been fine if it weren't doused with a sickeningly sweet interpretation of Balsamic vinegar. Pizza dough would have held my interest if it weren't rendered soggy by watery tomato sauce and supermarket bland mozzarella. Lived in Fairfield county for nearly 20 years and still looking for just one decent Stamford restaurant. read more

Lunch - Two people - sat at the Bar. Three tapas - Blah meatballs -- totally bland. No sauce came with the Calimari - chewy. Baked olives - not warm. Three Charcuterie - you hardly get anything - we tried procuitto and salumi. Piece of cheese was so small it was embarrasing. Nothing on the menu really sounded exciting. Thank God the bottle of wine was reasonable for $21, but spending over $30 on the above for lunch was just a waste of money. Beautiful space - but reminded me of the "Italian" Barcelona. Everything about it seemed like a Italian copy of Barcelona. Even the servers look like they are wearing the same t-shirts. read more

I will say the atmosphere of the place is nice. Great layout and has all the promise of a great new restaurant, but that is about where the compliments end. The service was fair but the food was beyond sub par. We had a party there and we were quote $50 plus tax and gratuity/person for a four course with wine, beer, soda, liquor was extra. We received bruschetta for the app, a mixed green salad, penne bolognese, and some kind of roasted chicken. Although the bruschetta, salad, and pasta were fair the chicken was almost inedible. It tasted like it was microwaved then stuck over the fire pit on the front patio. On top of that it was family style and there was barely enough of the main course to serve everyone. Our real problems began when the bill came. Now until the bill came out we never met the manager for the entire night (never showed his face) for any of the three parties going on. We were charged for forty people even though only 24 people were at the party. He was verified that morning by our coordinator that only 25-30 people would be coming. Not only did he keep the settings for forty, he also charged us for them. He argued that his servers kept the count and we were served for forty people. Now we counted. Each main plate had four chicken pieces and three or four fingerling potatos. There were six plates brought out. How do 24 pieces of chicken serve 40 people?! Our bill ended up being $1000 more than what it should have been. We had to argue with him for 30 minutes before he came down to the correct price. I just dont get it. Every other establishment I have been to for a party the manager would come up make sure everyone was served, the food was good, and above all make sure the head count was correct. In the end he was only concerned about how the food was and that the bill was paid, the two items that were the worst part of the whole experience. I will go out and have drinks here but the food was not worthy for me to spend my money or appetite on. I suggest the owner correct his manager's issues and attitude and maybe this place can come out on top someday. Until then we give Bar Rosso 48 thumbs down!!!! Do not waste your New Year's Eve here. read more

Awful service and food. Caesar salad dressing was extremely fishy, bruschetta bread was hard and stale and we had poor service. I'm only giving this establishment 2 stars because the sangria was good. read more

Not the same restaurant it was when it first opened. Bar rosso used to be my favorite new restaurant in stamford. I loved their food and the quality was consistent. Not the case anymore. Completely different menu, all new management and staff. Unfortunately I will not be coming back here anymore. read more

Girl bartender lost my friend's credit card. Closed it out and gave it away to someone else! Then said she NEVER got the card?? I mean ... come on!!! read more

Went with a few girlfriends and the atmosphere was really nice. Dark, trendy and cool decor. The waiter was very friendly but was nowhere to be found when we needed him. The food was good but nothing special, we got a few small plates (lamp chops, truffle fries, brussel sprouts, bruschetta, eggplant) and a pasta dish with creamy sauce - the Nutella pizza was delish! Wanted to love it a lot more! read more

Love the weekend happy hour specials. Perfect for what I need when I want to go out for a quick bite and a cocktail.

I was at bar rosso tonight (December 27, 2018). The food was terrific and the service was outstanding. Was served by a very professional bartender (Sabrina). As someone who has traveled to over 35 countries and has an appreciation for a great food and wine, I would recommend Bar Rosso without qualification. - order the seared shrimp (I know cliche but excellent) and ask for Sabrina as your server. read more

Love coming here. The food is great. The staff is helpful and friendly. Reading through the other reviews. Really? "The white folk" were getting better service? Love you trying to create racism where it doesnt exist. I wholeheartedly disagree with that ridiculous review. read more

Great space, poor quality food at too high a price. Room is outstanding, service is acceptable, but food quality and quantity are not. Not good value, especially when compared to Tappo which offers a very similar dining experience. read more

Best wood burning oven pizza in Stamford! A Must try! We haven't had pizza this delicious in a long time. The employees were very friendly and our food was ready on time! We will be getting our lunch from Bar Rosso more often. read more

Bar Rosso - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

This bar has one redeeming quality: the bar. Drinks are pretty good and the bar staff was very good. Jack, you can disregard the rest of this review. HOWEVER. We waited almost TWO HOURS for a table. We did get 2 bottles of prosecco comp'd for our party of 9, but only after 1 1/2 hours of waiting. The food is way over-priced. The only reasonable things on the menu are the burger, pizzas and "bar snacks". A friend was upset you couldn't mix and match the bar snacks. Not very customer-friendly. The hanger steak, at $30, was tasty but TINY. Seriously, when it arrived, we all stared at it like we were watching child molestation in action and were powerless to stop it. The location is nice, decor is pretty good, but the space is big enough for a lot more tables, and the inattentive waitstaff isn't too concerned about turning them over. I don't think anyone in our party will ever go back there. No one HATED their food, but we were just overall very disappointed with the whole experience. read more

Worst place to have a party! Over charged and GM was no help in correcting error on bill. Besides food was gross!!

Excellent service and arugula pizza! Attractive atmosphere, large TVs, and a cool place to meet with friends.

I was glad when this restaurant replaced the old boring one in the same location on Spring St. The upgrade in decor is trendy and fun, providing plenty of ambience if meeting with friends for drinks. The downside, food is average. My diver scallops were overcooked and not particularly flavorful and my wifes short ribs were tough and stringy (i,e, maybe not cooked enough). My friends salad was very tasty as was my steamed clams but as someone else mentioned, a little heavy handed on the salt. The pork belly was also a tad tough and my Stella Atois was flat from the tap. The high wood ceilings are attractive but the lack of insulation makes the restaurant very noisy. Better up your A-Game but then again, Stamford is full of mediocre restaurants opened by restaurantuer want-to-be's. read more

Nice open floor plan. Two levels. Went for restaurant week, though still $$. Decent service too.

Ordered a martini for $13 and there was no alcohol in it at all and this was also the case for everyone I was with (one of my friends ordered sangria and it was just OJ and fruit, and the frose for $16 also tasted like they didn't use alcohol). The pasta was way too overcooked as well and definitely shouldn't have been soggy. Better off just ordering wine or beer to ensure you're actually getting what you paid for. read more

What's less than 1 star? Tried again after I saw one or two positive postings and I've decided that a) they're not credible or b) they are looking for different things than I am in a restaurant? It's comparable to Bradford's at this point. The servers are young, not trained and uninterested. The managers are lazy and arrogant. Too loud and the food is still mediocre compared to many other options within two blocks. Its a "wanna-be" restaurant. read more

We had a small get together there on Saturday for a birthday. What a great choice! The food was amazing and the staff was so attentive! Stamford has lots of dining options but Bar Rosso should be high on the list. Diego and his staff are amazing! read more

We went to Bar Rosso after work for a small office gathering. It's a nice medium sized place tucked away on spring street right in front a parking lot which is really convenient. We stayed pretty much at the bar drinking and taking some appetizers all along. Tried fried parmesan, calamari and 3 different kinds of pizza. All food items were quite good and appetizing. The Stella I took from the tap tasted and smelled a bit funny. Figured out it was the glass that was to blame. I would recommend this place. read more

The appetizers were the smallest I have ever seen. Rice balls or four ping-pong sized balls I would say. Very stingy portions for prices that average $15+. Don't even order the Caprese salad with a few slices of mozzarella n tomato - wow (make it at home!)!.. read more

Such a cute place for drinks and food. Loved the happy hour and they do give you a lot for your money. David is by far the best server his humor and laughter enlightens anyone's crowd. He knows exactly when your drink is empty before it's "empty" and he knows the menu by heart. Love this guy! read more

Met some friends on a Friday night for small plates and wine. The small plates were good but VERY high priced. $16 or $18 for two lamb chops? 3 scallops? Come on... Yes the food was good but a ripoff. They have a good wine list and most BTG selections are over $10. The service was great. One thing that was exceptionally irritating was how flooded the restaurant became with overflow traffic from the bar. We were sitting in our seats and being bumped and jostled and touched by the bar crowd. Not to mention the noise level is deafening. If I was in the bar mood the bar would have been great but it was impossible to have a comfortable conversation at a table. I have to say the dessert (passion fruit mousse) was exceptional. read more

Was very excited at the prospect of this restaurant, since I adore the food at the other owned/operated restaurant by the same individual (Napa & Co), but was sadly disappointed. Atmosphere & décor are fine, but food completely uninspired. Also touting themselves as a pizza spot it seemed very odd that when we asked to hold an ingredient on the pizza we were told they could not do that. So for drinks fine spot but for chow go elsewhere. read more

Great for sitting outside on a nice day or evening. Food is average and brick fired pizza a little less than that.... If you're looking for a nice place for a date or a drink..yes, if you're looking for better brick fired pizza, go to the corner and make a right to Remos, but no bar atmosphere there. read more

Always good... Service is always mediocre but food is good and not too terribly overpriced. Can be done as "tapas" style, wines by the glass are great and pizza is delicious. Hasn't disappointed. read more

My husband and I were drawn to this place for the simple fact that there is a fire pit outside. We don't have our door seating where we live and we love being outside so much. We have come here three times since moving here in November. We haven't actually ordered main course meals. But we have ordered appetizers to split between us. The Brussels sprouts are really tasty and the rest is okay- the bartenders make a good Manhattan ! So we've gotten that every time we've been. It's often very crowded and the staff is too busy to ever really pay attention to you...you might even be confused why I give this place 4 stars but I do love sitting outside with a good Manhattan on a quiet street with my hub. A lot of the bars downtown are so rowdy and dirty at times and this is one of our favorite places to just relax after a long week. read more