Columbus Park Trattoria is everything you hope for in an authentic Italian restaurant. From the moment you walk in, it feels less like a restaurant and more like you're being welcomed into someone's home--warm, comfortable, and genuinely hospitable. The food is outstanding. The pork chop was quite possibly the best I've ever had: perfectly cooked, incredibly flavorful, and memorable long after the meal ended. The Pasta Ragù Bianca is a unique and authentic dish that showcases the kitchen's talent and commitment to traditional Italian cooking. Every bite was delicious. The wine list is extensive, thoughtfully curated, and very fairly priced, making it easy to find the perfect pairing. Service was attentive throughout the evening without ever feeling intrusive. We were never rushed, and the meal was paced perfectly so we could relax and enjoy every course. Be sure to save room for dessert--the homemade selections are the perfect ending to an exceptional meal. If you're looking for authentic Italian food, outstanding hospitality, and an experience that feels both special and welcoming, Columbus Park Trattoria is a true gem. read more

Columbus Park Trattoria - Pasta - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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It was my 1st time eating here, food was absolutely stellar. The burrata, meat and cheese plate, zucchini chips for the table was amazing. My entree was the chicken scarpiello, Chicken was tender. Perfect amount of seasonings and spices. The bread that was first put on the table was fresh, crusty, and delicious. Restaurant in patio are packed. Service was a little slow; however, well worth the wait. read more

I've been to this restaurant five times now, and today my family was visiting, so we decided to celebrate my birthday there. Unfortunately, what should have been a special experience was overshadowed by the service. The manager was super nice and friendly, but unfortunately, our waitress was rude from the very beginning. To make matters worse, at the end of our dinner, she was reaching over us while clearing the table and then dismissed us with an abrupt, "OK, bye!" I was honestly beyond disappointed. I also work in the hospitality industry, and I would never treat a guest that way. The food was great, but unfortunately, the service did not meet the same standard. I hope management takes this feedback seriously and provides additional training on proper guest service and hospitality. Everyone deserves to feel welcomed and respected, especially when they are celebrating a special occasion. read more

My tastebuds are happy. I didn't actually go to the restaurant, but my friends brought me dinner after their date night. The pork chop was perfectly seared and juicy. It was flavorful, and spoke to my tastebuds. There's a little kick to it so if you're not a spice person, then you might want to pass. I was told everything they ate at the restaurant was delicious. If it's this good in a takeout order, I can only imagine how good it is at the actual restaurant. Can't wait to go when I'm not babysitting. read more

Columbus Park Trattoria - Costata Di Suino Al Peperoni Picanti - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

I rarely give 5 stars for a first visit. I usually reserve that for a place that is consistently excellent. That way, someone relying on my 5 star review can expect the same experience. I'm giving CPT 5 stars after 1 visit because I could just tell that they will be great every time. Service was excellent, food was excellent, ambiance was very nice. The wine list was tremendous. Wine prices about double the retail price which is pretty normal. The menu offers a wide variety of interesting options along with a specials list that was truly special. We had - Burrata, grilled calamari, tuna, veal, stuffed chicken. Everything was excellent. We will definitely return! read more

We were lucky to get into this very busy restaurant on a Saturday night. The hospitality was warm and welcoming, and the service was attentive. We started with the special fig appetizer, which was absolutely delicious. I ordered the San Giovanni, which is normally served with fettuccine, but since I'm gluten-free, they substituted it with penne. I'm sure the fettuccine would have been just as wonderful, but the penne was excellent. My husband had the ravioli special with potato and sausage in a rich brown sauce--also outstanding. We dined outside, where the atmosphere was buzzing with energy on a beautiful August evening in downtown Stamford. Overall, it was a lovely experience from start to finish. read more

An outstanding meal was had tonight. We enjoyed great appetizers like stuffed mushrooms, and crab-cakes. This followed a pasta course and then short ribs for dinner. The Italian cookies for dessert were the perfect touch!! The service was excellent. A traditional Italian meal, I would recommend you try this place!! read more

Columbus Park Trattoria - Private dining area - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Underwhelmed in every way. For the praise that Columbus Park has received it was an underwhelming experience. There was so flavor or seasoning in any of the dishes. Bland. Had ordered multiple dishes so it wasn't just one Service was ok, nothing outstanding, but on the slower side. I really wanted to love this place, but each dish was one disappointment after another. The drinks were the only good thing ‍ read more

Hands down the best Italian food in the area. Anyone leaving a negative review about the food here probably doesn't understand what true Italian cuisine really is. The ravioli is absolutely divine, and the osso buco is by far the best I've ever had. This is a small, intimate, family-run restaurant where you can truly taste the passion and dedication in every dish. Each meal is thoughtfully prepared, and the quality is consistently outstanding. The service is just as impressive--friendly, attentive, and genuinely warm. My boyfriend and I come here for nearly every special occasion and often just because. It's simply that good. A true hidden gem. read more

Such mediocre food. You can find much better Italian food in the area for the same $$ range. Not sure how the rating is high as it is.

This was my first time at the restaurant, and my friend and I had the best time. The octopus was delicious. The gin cocktail was fabulous, and the cured meats were delightful. I will return for more when I'm back in the area. read more

Made a last min reservation for Monday evening. Restaurant was fairly busy for a Monday evening. Service was fantastic and bottles of wine were half off. First off get the fried oysters! Very Lightly fried they are served in the shell with a lovely sauce. We also had the lobster ravioli special which was delicate and delicious. We also ordered chicken marsala. It wasn't on the menu but they can make chicken dishes that are not on the menu eg Parmesan, picatta . The rigatoni was slightly too al dente for me. We also ordered the creme brûlée, chocolate cake and lemon cake. All in all a fantastic meal and good service. read more

Columbus Park Trattoria - Frisee salad rigatoni with ragu - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Stopped in for dinner with a small work crew. It has been ~10 years since I've last dined here. Nice little place. Very good service. Started with the grilled calamari. Good choice. Wasn't overcooked, seasoned perfectly. Red pepper sauce not needed. Branzino special was good. Broccoli rabe was disappointing. Completely overcooked, it was pulverized. Didn't try desert but the other guys enjoyed. Will visit again read more

Columbus Park Trattoria - Grilled calamari - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

The go to always when in doubt. Awesome service and food is always fantastic! With summer here, eating outside is very nice.

The food is always great! The service top notch. Great place to celebrate my husband's birthday!

Lively yet Intimate, Delicious and Attentive service. This family-owned establishment is NEVER a disappointment when I return to the area. Make a Res as they are busy. For larger private gatherings, their 2nd Fl Venue is perfect read more

Spinach, cheese, ravioli and that is not only The dish to have when you're eating here The eggplant is done just right You can sit outside and enjoy the night read more

Service excellent. food varied and well served. Excellent pasta dishes . Several varieties of Ravioli offered when we visited

One of the most amazing meals I've had, with the most impressive service from the front of the house to the kitchen! Rockstar status I am so disappointed I haven't found this hidden gem sooner !!! read more

Columbus Park Trattoria - Micheal is a step ahead of the rest and my Yorker approves - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Good Italian food, especially the home made pastas and fish. Friendly service, and good list of wines by the glass

Great staff here, everyone was attentive and friendly. My daughter had the rib eye. It was super juicy and flavorful. I had the rigatoni alla vodka and my husband had the veal Vitello sorrentino. The veal he said was super good. He liked that it was thin sliced. Must've been good given the speed at which he ate it. We also had the calamari and fried zucchini for appetizers. The zucchini was amazing as it's thin sliced and lightly fried. The next I've had. The restaurant was clean and was busy for a Thursday evening. read more

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Food is always great service is friendly (you feel part of family) Ambiance a little tight but good patrons. One of the top Italian restaurants in area. read more

Had a wonderful lunch with 4 friends yesterday. As always, the food was amazing and the staff was attentive to all our needs. So friendly and helpful. I've been patronizing the restaurant both personally & professionally for over 25 years!! Highly recommend it! read more

Stunning service. Superb food. Splendid atmosphere. Super yummy menu. No further notes. Chefs kiss

Very good spot. Low key with great food. Says I need more characters to complete the review

It was crowded and very noisy on a Monday night. Food was pretty good but the service was just okay. Our waiter disappeared but the manager came and checked on us. Do they have a dress code for the staff as a few of them are in street clothes? read more

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I've been here twice now. Both times were a great experience with excellent food. It's in a nice lively spot in downtown Stamford. The dining room is small so on a busy night you would want a reservations . It's pretty loud. Not a place to have a quiet or boring meal. I can't recall exactly what I got the first time but I remember enjoying it. Last night, My wife started with a friend burrata with an interesting sauce - a cold yet flavorful sauce, kind of a strange combo with the hot fried cheese. Mine was better, a mushroom crepe dish with a bechamel sauce. My entree was a veal cutlet with arugula and mozzarella. Delicious and hearty. My wife had a fresh pasta with a number of vegetables that was delicious and a big portion. We finished with Cecilia's doughnuts, espressos, limoncello. The waiters were lively and fun and our cocktails were strong and well made. Prices are fair especially given that this is a high end kitchen with excellent food. read more

I have lived in Stamford since 1978 and never ate here. Tonight, my co workers and I decided we wanted desert and chose this restaurant. we printed out the dessert menu and made our choices and called it in. They told us they would not sell Crème Brûlée for take out, only in restaurant. . The 3 of us that wanted it made a new choice. Cheesecake. They didn't have any of that either. Nor did they have anything at all except Tiramisu. 1 item out of ten choices on the menu. I understand things are weird, and delivery is spotty, but maybe they could have told us during the first phone call. Instead of us spending 15 minutes for nothing. All my friends say this is a great restaurant. I will never know. Because I am petty and little things like this bug me. read more

Food was cold took a while to come out and wait staff quick to take out food. Nice atmosphere and drinks. read more

Whoa, this place was off my radar and blew me away. Excellent service, the focaccia bread with hot oil to start was outstanding. I came for restaurant week lunch and had the chickpea soup and chicken entree..both were fantastic. The bartender Tomo is top notch will definitely be back to try dinner. read more

Columbus Park Trattoria - a bar with a lot of bottles on the shelves - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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Delicious food, good variety menu of pastas (although I wish there were more non-pasta options). Classic Italian. Fresh food that tastes great all around. Beautiful and colorful presentation - good attention to detail. The home-made bread and alfredo sauce were top. The portion size was perfect (smaller than the typical American oversized portions, but good enough to fill you up the right amount) My only issue is that after checking twice and reconfirming with the waiter that my dish would have linguini (not spaghetti) my order still came with spaghetti, which was disappointing. Attention to detail is key. Otherwise, beautiful atmosphere, new fresh décor, great location - would gladly come back. read more

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Definitely high quality Italian cuisine. The menu was very impressive. It wasn't a basic cheap Italian restaurant that is on borderline of casual/fancy. It's fancy high classic dining. I decided to order the swordfish, it was cooked to perfection. One of the best swordfish I ever had. Everyone in my party was satisfied with their meal. It was very tight inside if standing, but once sitting I didn't really notice. The staff wear Christmas hats for the holidays and the whole restaurant was decorated very nice. I really appreciated the holiday cheer. read more

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It has been over 20 years since we have been back to Columbus Park. Not sure if the same owners or not from the late 90's. This is before marriage and kids. Dropped of kids at Stamford station and hubby said Columbus Park is still there! We get the first table at 5pm on the dot! Sometimes you worry if your memory of a well liked place can be the same as you remembered it. Well, Columbus Park was AMAZING. Bread was freshly baked. Super yummy. Our fried calamari was perfect with the best side marinara sauce with a little kick to it. My cockles (clam) linguine was my favorite dish at this restaurant many moons again. Well, it was better than I remember it! All dishes came out fresh and hot. Service was excellent and attentive. We even told our waiter tonight that we will be back. That is a promise! read more

There are a wide range of Italian restaurants in Stamford to choose from but I consider Columbus Park #1 if you want to experience authentic Italian fine dining. Don't come here if you're expecting Americanized dishes like fettucine alfredo or chicken parm. There are plenty of restaurants in Stamford serving that sort of fare (and do it very well). What I like most about Columbus Park is the food is spot on with respect to portion size, presentation, and ingredients. Outstanding bread basket filled with airy slices of fresh focaccia and peasant bread. The bread is Anderson Avenue style with a soft inside and thick, crusty crunch. The three pasta entrees my daughters and I ordered were fantastic (Cavatelli Mare, Ravioli stuffed with lobster and crab, and Paccheri Al Ragu Bianco). None of these dishes were swimming in excess oil/sauce as everything on the plate melded together. We also ordered Torta Della Nonna (lemon custard pie) for dessert, which is very light and has a refreshing lemony flavor. We were lucky to get seated at a separate table for four by the kitchen, so weren't as cramped for space as the other diner seated along the wall. read more

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My mom and I had the chicken scarpiello and it is always delicious! We share the Italian fries which are also amazing. We always have the same waiter and he's the best! He always remembers our drink order and food order every time!! read more

Columbus Park Trattoria - Pollo Scarpariello - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Food: 3 stars Service: 4 stars We decided to stop by for a quick lunch, service was great. They were really friendly and efficient. We ordered the bruschetta to start, it took a very long time to come out. Id understand if it was busy but, there was 4 tables at most. I wouldn't have ordered it had I known it was a trio. The traditional bruschetta was just ok, (not as seasoned as cottos) but the other two (basically pesto and olive puree) were not very good. It took even longer for the kitchen to put out our entrees, we ordered half portions of the gnocchi al ragu and fettuccine ortolano. They were both good in portion but lacking in flavor. The fettuccine itself was thick and chewy but, the gnoochi had good texture. Both were fresh in the bright side. I'd come back to try out a dinner service at most. read more

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Came to celebrate my brothers 55th birthday. Food was great, but noticed we weren't getting as good of service as everyone else. I paid for the bill and sent everyone (the 3 adults) the bill so they can Venmo me the difference. My brother in law noticed that the waiter had already added the 20% gratuity after we had also added 20% to the total bill. We initially did not notice the waiter had already gratuity. This is weird considering there were 4 adults and 1 child. Usually gratuity is added to bills of 6 or more, but I am assuming since we had color to our party they automatically added 20%. I was pissed so I went to the restaurant and they reconciled the difference. I will not go there again. I would rather go to Cafe Silvium which has better authentic food or Davina. read more

Columbus Park Trattoria - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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One of the very best... management and staff treat you like family... food is absolutely outstanding.

Truly one of the best restaurants I have ever been to. The customer service is unmatched and the food is delicious. My best friend has been going here for a very long time and this was my second time going with her. All smiles, all night. I've never felt more welcomed by the incredible staff. So much love for this place. read more

All around delicious fine Italian cuisine. I'm convinced there isn't a single bad dish on the menu. I tried an assortment of antipasti and entrees with The Boy and his family for dinner. We left overstuffed and extremely satisfied. Below are the highlights and can't misses: Burrata e Parma - Never pass on the burrata dish. Never ever. This cheese from the Gods goes perfectly with parma ham and roasted red peppers. Paccheri al Ragù Bianco - Ordered this for my entree because I love veal & I love mushrooms! This was the perfect combination with the pasta cooked al dente; I ate it all up! Lombata di Vitello - Absolutely divine, a definite must-have. The most tender veal loin chop seasoned with rosemary, garlic, and amazing hot cherry peppers! Don't pass on this. Also, don't pass on pairing your dinner with wine - you'll regret it! read more

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