Firstly, make sure you make reservations! The restaurant is really small, roughly 10 tables. It's located off a main road so it's easy to miss/drive past if you're going too fast. They do have a small parking lot though which is a plus. Upon entering we were greeted by the hostess who was very sweet. We did arrive almost an hour before our reservation time, but we were seated immediately. At around 8pm you could tell it starts to get busy. They have a full bar area also. We sat down and we were offered a hot pepper, which I thought was a very nice touch. They also brought out bread and butter to the table which was delicious. For appetizer we ordered the Cesar salad. This is made table side and can be customized. The flavor was good, however the portion was very small. We also ordered a side of mashed potatoes. They were good but could have used a little seasoning, such as salt or pepper. For dinner we ordered the chicken francese, which was served over potatoes and some broccoli/carrots. The flavor was pretty good. The chicken was thick/tender. I just wish they would have put more sauce in the plate. The chicken was decently moist but there was no additional juice to dip into. For dessert we ordered the tartufo, and the ricotta cheesecake. The tartufo was really good. The cheesecake was okay. We ordered a regular hot coffee, and an espresso. The hot coffee tasted very watered down, the espresso was good. I would definitely recommend this place. The food was pretty good and the service was exceptional. read more

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Top notch Italian Mediterranean dishes served with skill and class. Noori is the son of owner chef and cares for guests in a friendly but classy way. Casual bar area or main dining and private rooms. Excellent restaurant read more

We love coming here. The food is delicious. We've tried the steak, the fish, the chicken. Tonight we came in just for some appetizers and it was delicious. They never fail to impress. The staff is always friendly, helpful, and always willing to work with me and make adjustments on my meals for the allergies. We like to sit at the bar most of the time and the bartender is amazing and has a wonderful personality. My husband tonight had calamari and then had pasta with clams in a white wine sauce and I had oysters and then had a cold seafood salad. Superb!!! They have valet if you wish to use it. The restaraunt is pretty big inside. Parking can be a challenge on the weekends. But believe me everything about this place is worth it! read more

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What a great experience. Fresh food and great service. Cacio e Pepe is a MUST. Side table freshly made for us. I love family-owned restaurants. They make sure they deliver nothing but the best. Artichoke hearts for appetizer are on point. Highly recommended for families. If you like nice food and a good atmosphere, definitely this is the place. I was visiting with my kid. And they are super kid-friendly. read more

Castello Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

Went for dinner and it got even better. Full house, great music and beautifully delicious food. Great bar. read more

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What a really nice authentic restaurant! I was surprised how good and flavorful the food was, and even how nice it looks inside. You're almost transported to about part of the world. The food was soooo good. The branzino was beautifully cooked and filleted table side. Did I mention the flavors were incredible? We finished with the housemade lemoncello which was divine Ava refreshing. A 10/10. The waiter was friendly and the owners son so you get the family vibe for sure. read more

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Food is amazing one the best Italian restaurants that I ate at in a long time. The Bronzino is amazing deboned table side in front of you..

Beautiful anniversary dinner ! Great friendly service. Everything was terrific and delicious! Highly recommend!

I love this place. The bar is great. The food is amazing. The wait staff is friendly and welcoming and good at what they do. It's like stepping back in time dining at Castello's. Highly recommend it read more

We dined here based on a recommendation from friends however we found the service was good but the food was mediocre. So overcooked and tiny portions. I ended up taking my food home because it was so unpalatable and ultimately just ended up throwing it out as it didn't even make the grade as 'leftovers'. Based on my experience I cannot recommend you nor would I ever return read more

Great old school vibe inside. Chicken parm, spaghetti and broccoli rabe all on point.

Hadn't been here for many years due to relocation. Back in the area and remembered this place. Our experience was excellent from beginning to end! Food was amazing. We will definitely return. Kudos to owners/management for providing a truly enjoyable dining experience. The Patrone's read more

The food was absolutely amazing . I had the shrimp scampi. The lemonade was my favorite.

I wanted to love this place. Live locally now and had been here many times years back with a friend who came here all the time. He was a real Italian and loved good Italian food. Now dad is in the kitchen and I felt the food was just ok. Ordered Artichoke hearts app, bland and just ok. Ordered linguine con vongole. I had to spit out the larger clams as they were too tough. The small ones were good and the pasta was loaded with large chunks of garlic. Not what I am used to. As i remember the good memories, I will return to give it another go. read more

This is the place you wanna go for best meal to be found in the area - NYC quality. The staff is engaging & table side prep of specialty dishes, caesar salad, etc. adds to the experience. read more

We've been here many times and it never disappoints. The menu includes many home made dishes very well prepared. Staff are energetic and very hospitable. Anything you ask for you get-- in my experience. There's a lengthy wine list and desserts are super good. Inside is very cozy with some rooms accommodating special parties. Valet parking available for those who prefer. Prices are modest for what you get. Highly recommend! read more

Consistently the best Italian food in the area. The service is unparalleled. In all of our travels, we've never had a better Cesar salad anywhere. Table side Cesar, Cacio y Pepe and whole branzino... so good. read more

This place has the best food,best drinks,best ambiance and it comes with a lot of partners to help throughout your dinner,they remind me of amazing team like Hall and Oates,Mork and Mindy,Drake and Josh,Bonnie and Clyde and Mystery Inc. read more

Just enjoyed a delicious meal at Castillo's. The family of servers was so friendly. The service was excellent. I had the table side prepared ceasar salad abs the branzino. They were both superb. One of my friends got the veal Marsala which was amazing. I will be returning for sure. Ohhh and their cappuccino was just like in Italy. read more

We discovered this place while looking for a sit-down pizzeria that used to be at the same address, and while we were sad at its loss, Castello is a net gain. It's a bit on the fancy side, but the food is up to snuff and a nice surprise this deep into the outer 'burbs (Danbury is the terminus for a branch of the Metro North). The Carpaccio de Manzo was tasty, and my Swordfish steak was not overcooked, which is a rarity and appreciated. Food was well-presented and delicious. The Cannoli I had for dessert was a thing of beauty, and tasty to boot. A little on the pricy side, but nice for a family or date outing. read more

Castello Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

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This is one of my favorite restaurants in the entire area. Must have passed it countless times before deciding to finally try it a year or two ago. Now I come here as much as I can. A tad pricey, but well worth it for what you get. Great for special occasions. Castello has the perfect mixture of everything: the restaurant is cozy with a distinct Italian feel, the servers have a great attitude and sense of humor, and the food is fantastic. I have yet to eat a meal that I haven't enjoyed. You would be making a mistake to prejudge it based on the less-than-appealing appearance of the brick exterior. One of the things that sets this restaurant apart from others is that they prepare several dishes tableside. The Cesar salad, the Bronzino, and the flambé are just a few meals that they prepare right at your table. It's interesting to watch what goes into preparing these dishes. You just don't see this at any other restaurants around here and it's an enjoyable experience every time. My favorite dish hands-down is the Bronzino. I don't particularly enjoy fish in general, but this is the best fish dish I've ever tasted anywhere. It's worth noting that 75% of the other people in the place tonight had it too. They know the secret! I've had it about half a dozen times, prepared very consistently, and the sauce they put on it is to die for. One little note about this dish is that it is generally not on the menu. It's almost always listed as a special, but on a couple occasions they didn't make it a special either. However, if they've got it in the back and you ask for it, they'll make it for you. Another great thing about this place is that it's a family-owned restaurant, and you can clearly see and taste the level of attention and care they put into running this place. They are just a great bunch of folks and they always make me laugh with the little stories and anecdotes they tell in passing. If you are looking for some great Italian cuisine and a nice atmosphere, this is the place. Don't forget to save room for the dessert! read more

Everything was amazing. Table side Caesar was incredible. Bronzino special always a winner. Tuscan wine to die for. And this veal parmigiana with the incomparable penne ala vodka so good. Can't wait to go back. read more

Castello Restaurant - Veal parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

I feel so bad for the owners because the food and service is good ,just no ambiance felt like I was eating my last meal at a funeral home

I looked forward to Mother's Day dinner with my family and was so disappointed. The filet mignon was so salty. It tasted like it was seasonned again after it was cooked with a salt and pepper crust. So double salted. I wanted to order something else after I sent it back but was so disappointed that I lost my appetite. My family felt so bad they just wanted to get out of the restaurant, so we didn't stay for dessert (which was included in the price).No one came to our table and apologized for the meat or offered to give us the dessert to take home. read more

These other reviews must be from family and friends. The food was BAD and the service was BAD. The only way a single good review could have been left for this place is if the owners paid for them. AVOID AT ALL COSTS read more

Wonderful experience came to CT for the weekend for a gateway trip and wanted Italian food. This place is the best recommended. Service was awesome. They were very friendly. Thank Norie I think that's his name but thanks for your service read more

Unassuming interior, but fabulous food, and wonderful service by the two sons of the chef- owner. Cacio e Pepe is prepared table-side from a wheel of pecorino romano. The halibut was delicate with nice color served in a flavorful lemon butter sauce. Appetizers were also wonderful. Our one letdown was that the tiramisu was made this morning and needed more time to set; next time. Instead, "settled" for the Italian cheesecake and the hazelnut cake, the latter, dark, rich, creamy and airy. The cheesecake was light, lemony and delicious. We're still coming back for the tiramisu, though! read more

Excellent family owned classic southern Italian food experience! We really enjoyed this place. Our waiter was the owners oldest son who was delightful, competent and friendly. He helped us with the menu and steered us perfectly including a nice Sangiovese wine to go with dinner. All the food was tasty and almost perfectly prepared- my rating is higher than a 4 but short of a 5 so I settled on a 4. I would love to go back here. The Caesars Salad was superbly prepared table side with all fresh ingredients including a fresh egg. My only quibble was not enough croutons. We had Rigatoni Bolognese (perfect) and veal scaloppini with artichokes and white wine (melt in your mouth). All was delicious! We ended with a nice cannoli made from scratch that was perfect as well. read more

The food is not good. The atmosphere is old wouldn't recommend this restaurant. Not what I though.

Always a great meal with impeccable service. I think this is truly a hidden gem in Danbury. With so many dining establishments a step above fast food, Castello's is a welcome throw back to fine dining. Without the price or air of pretense. They have the best Caesar salad anywhere (they make it at the table), amazing pasta cooked perfectly, fresh seafood, and delicious desserts. The strawberry flambé is a must. If you are looking for great Italian food with old school, professional service at a reasonable price, this is your place. read more

When you come in it's time to sit down and Relax nothing is rushed at this restaurant you are here to enjoy the food atmosphere is eclectic and very interesting. read more

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I just came here for my birthday dinner and it's a real toss up what is better, the food or service. We had Nori and this experience, as a whole, was absolutely incredible. Definitely our new favorite restaurant and can't wait to come back! But waiting until they have the short rib special. Ps - the molten cake will change your life. read more

I had passed this place more times than I could count, but just assumed it was a very expensive restaurant, so I always just kept going. My daughter ate here at a party, and told me how good the food was. So, when I saw their coupon on Local Flavor, I decided to try them. The food was very good, and the service was as well. They were very attentive, and made sure we liked everything. They put a bread basket and a butter mixed with what I think was sun dried tomatoes and red peppers on the table. We started off sharing the fried calamari. The breading was light, and tasty. The sauce that came with it was outstanding. Of course, there was not a crumb left. I had the Veal Saltimbocca as my main course. The veal was pounded so thinly, and was soft and tasty. It has a thin slice of prosciutto on top of each cutlet, which gave them a nice salty element. The sherry sauce was delicious. The vegetables were nice and garlicky, and yummy. My daughter had the Veal Sette Collie. Her veal was also pounded nice and thin, and was soft and tasty. She loved the artichokes, and the lemon, wine, caper sauce. Her vegetables were also garlicky and yummy. We shared the chocolate lava cake with ice cream, for dessert. The cake was warm and gooey, and the vanilla ice cream went well with it. We will definitely go back here. It is a great Italian restaurant. We highly recommend this place. read more

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Excellent cocktail selection, table-side food preparation and tasty specials. I had the lasagna that was on the special list and my meal looked as though it was prepared just for me and was so fresh; the complex flavors were amazing. read more

My girlfriend and I tried this restaurant because we had a gift certificate. I've been driving by this place for years and never thought to stop and try. I'm happy we had a reason to go. The decor of the restaurant is somewhat dated. We were seated promptly on a Friday evening. There is no hostess so we aimlessly walked into the bar area and asked a passing waitress for a table. The hostess graciously seated us, however she neglected to give us menus when we took our seats. She did take our drink orders though. After the drinks came we were still without menus. I had to call the attention of a waiter to ask for a menu. The food was actually quite good. I had the Chicken Francese and my girlfriend had the Penne a la Vodka. We started with a table side prepared caesar salad which was fantastic. Overall the food was quite delicious. I would say the the decor needs updating both inside and outside. Service could be improved as well. There is no reason to wait 5-10 mins for a menu. I hope to return in the future and try additional entrees. read more

Very nice place. They have valet parking here, food was really good & if you're observant, you might see some hanky panky going on with the customers. Service wasn't super speedy so this is the place you go if you have time to kill & want to linger a little bit. I'd come back. read more

Best restaurant around. The entrees and desserts are always absolutely delicious and of such high quality. Always wonderful service as well

We had a branzino and Marsala veal for dinner. Both dishes were tasty, well prepared and absolutely good to eat. The service has been average. We had to ask for the menu and had to order drinks twice before getting them. But the dinner made us quickly forget the poor service... Just avoid sitting in the hidden corner and life will be much better. read more

Castello Restaurant - Italian Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

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A great night out with family! From handcrafted cocktails to Caesar Salad prepared table-side and incredible homemade deserts, this old style family owned and operated Italian restaurant has it all. My wife had the Bronzino, which was finished table-side, my Oysters and Sea Bass were very fresh and expertly prepared, and our kids were also very well accommodated with simple but elegant Italian dishes. Don't miss out on a side dish of homemade potato chips! The decor brings you back to old world charm, and you can expect to hear Sinatra and Dean Martin in the background. Prices are reasonable, and the service is second to none! read more

Looooove this place! Great food and excellent costumer service. My husband and I found this place about a year ago and it's always a pleasurable experience. read more