Got a bunch of shareables. Meatballs are good, Fried chicken was great. The vibe is perfect for a date or a nice dinner with a friend. Our server was incredible and definitely one of the owners. Would come back just for the bread and oil. read more

Divina - Pesto Gnocchi - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Refreshing change from usual ho-hum tavern food. When you see the owner, Enzo, overseeing and working to maintain the operation, they receive my vote. read more

Stayed in nearby hotel. Came for dinner because of the yelp reviews and nearby location. Maybe the chef had an off night but everything was disappointing. Ordered the beat salad which was soggy, 2 thin slices of oranges, 4 slices of beats and a blob on cheese on top. Lacked flavor and presentation. For dinner, I had the green fettuccine with braised short rib and béchamel sauce. The only thing edible was the green fettuccine pasta. The short ribs were 4-5 sliced pieces of beef in the pasta dish. Couldn't tell if it was leftover steak sliced or short ribs. Also had the bistro steak which was not cooked correctly. The outer was tough and burnt while the inside edge was well done with middle being rare/bloody (when asked for a med-rare). Not evenly cooked nor was it flavorful. Steak came with fries and brussel sprouts. The brussel sprouts was the only nice thing on the plate. The tangerine panacotta was bland and more like a jello than a custard. What could go wrong with the chocolate lava cake with pistachio gelato? Everything! It was a cold cake with no lava oozing out of it as the name would suggest. It was hard and dry and the pistachio gelato lacked flavor. Party of 3 with a total of almost $300 bc of the wine bottle. Not worth the cost. Inside decor is beautiful and server was very attentive. read more

Had the calamari and it was rubbery and lacking flavor altogether. As usual the service at Divina is good and the ambiance is nice. I wish the calamari I get at Italian restaurants in landlocked cities was not more tender and so much better Caesar salad I had was quite good and would suggest that any day. read more

I love this place; great food. I love the service, and the bartender, Jonathan, makes incredible drinks, which I strongly recommend. The owner is always there to ensure that the best service is delivered. read more

This is a beautiful restaurant in downtown Stamford. They have a great room for dinners and parties. Service was really great and attentive. They help you with organizing parties. They also made sure everyone got food at the same time. They did a great job serving dessert. Their food is described as modern Italian. They have pizza too. It's part of a hotel. There's valet parking, or garage or street parking. It's in a great area, so you can go shopping after. read more

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I stopped by adivina for an early Sunday dinner with family, and this was the perfect spot. The wait staff was extremely attentive and my water cup was never left empty, which I appreciate a lot. To start, we got two generous baskets of bread and olive oil. The bread was honestly so delicious! As appetizers, we shared verde pizza and calamari. I thought the verde pasta wouldn't be too my likely because there was no tomato sauce, but it was honestly so tasty. There was perfect amount of pesto, so it didn't seem too dry. The vegetables were cooked Al dente and evened out the cheese so it wasn't too cheesy. The veggies gave it a nice crunch. All of the flavors and textures combined, the pizza was fantastic. The calamari was a basic order that would be a safe choice. Like I assumed, it didn't wow me. It didn't feel like it was super fresh. I've had better at other restaurants. As my main course, I ordered the roasted chicken which came with Brussels and chunky yet creamy mashed potatoes. Loved my "consciously slightly healthy option but probably not that healthy" roasted chicken decision, but the dish had real good and not so great parts. For example, the dark meat of the chicken was extremely flavorful and tender meanwhile the chicken breast was a bit too dry and bland for my liking. Mashed potatoes from real potatoes (with skin) was very balanced: creamy, salted perfectly, and chunky. The Brussels had a good flavor but I prefer mine be slightly well done with crispy leaves. Some other complains from the table were that the spaghetti in the chicken parm entree was over cooked and short ribs were on the saltier side. All in all, it was a fair experience in Stamford but felt like it was slightly shy of what I expect in a perfect 5 star experience. read more

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The blue point oyster were really good, however the winter pizza had no flavor . The service on the other hand was amazing and the restaurant itself was gorgeous read more

Divina - Blue Point Oyster - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Service was a 5! We had our waiter Brandling and he was 6 out of 5 - an excellent waiter and extremely personable, friendly, and attentive. Ambiance was cool - the space is decorated nicely and it was clean with a good number of patrons. I would try to give Divina a 3 but the food was so terrible that I need to give it a 2. Pizza was 100% flip and no crunch. I got that as an appetizer. The calamari was ok. Salmon in the past was great but it was a flop this time. The chicken was inedible. It was so dry and flavorless - the only way I could swallow it was by mixing it with a side of rigatoni. They do make hand made pasta but as a side I just got regular box rigatoni. The chicken was unforgivable - my kids make better chicken than this. I would not recommend Divina for food - but give it a try for drinks and a chit chat. read more

Food was cheap and not worth it at all even for the cheaper happy hour prices. Service was good and place was good ambiance wise but would not recommend read more

This restaurant had a nice relaxed vibe. The staff worked together as a team to make sure you had everything that you needed. The food and the drinks were beyond great. I had the chicken parmesan with the homemade pasta. The chicken was crispy with a nice crunch even with the sauce on top. I For my cocktail I ordered several Cosmopolitans and every restaurant/bar can not perfect that drink and Divina perfected it. A perfect blend not too tart and not too sweet. I am really glad I decided to walk in and try Divina instead of always peeking in the window. read more

Divina - Cosmo - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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My team and I went to Divina after arriving in Stamford for work meetings. Our group was 6 people and we got there about 4p. The tables were available, not too close together, and the staff was welcoming. The men in our group got Old Fashioneds, the ladies got wine. The drinks were top notch, and I have to admit that I appreciate the Four Roses upgrade to my Old Fashioned. We got Meatballs, Burrata, and Crostini as starters, and they were great. I preferred the burrata with the peaches, but all were great. I got the Pappardelle with Bolognese, and it's some of the better bolognese I've ever had. The deserts for our group included some Affogato, and the cheesecake. Nothing disappointed. I would recommend this to anyone. read more

I've been eyeing Divinia on Yelp for awhile now, and was glad to have the chance to go recently. Upon entering the restaurant, I immediately felt the hotel restaurant/happy hour vibe. We were greeted by the host and taken to our table. Our waiter came to the table almost immediately to take our drink order and deliver menus. Drinks arrived quickly and tasted delicious. I ordered the zucchini carpaccio appetizer and the Rainbow Beets. I think I expected something different with the zucchini, but the dish was still delish - almost a good alternative to a salad. The Rainbow Beets were interesting ... the avocado and abundant lettuce made this feel disparate from the beets themselves. I guess I'm partial to a beet/root veggie combo, especially this time of year. That salad could have been Served in the middle of summer in California. Also, the prosciutto was not delicious. Amazing concept, but chewy, pig-ear of a thing. All in all, Divinia, even for appetizers/salad was just ok. I will definitely try the pasta/pizzas, but will prioritize some other places first. read more

Divina - Zucchini Carpaccio - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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The lunch food a soup and cauliflower was very good. Portions were way too small. The bill before the tip was $27 not including the five dollar tip. The $7.00 including the tip Valet right next to the restaurant was not included. I am going home minus $34.00 and very hungry. This place should figure it out. Larger potions and a lunch special. There is a reason that you only had a few people for lunch. Good chef read more

What a wonderful experience! From the minute you get in until you leave your dining experience is top notch. The restaurant is very bright and airy as you walk in. They quickly seated us and proceeded to provide and excellent dining experience. The staff was on top of their game. They constantly checked in on us and with each small plate they served they were constantly changing our plates and checking to see if we needed anything else. I liked their attention to detail. The menu was stacked with so many choices but we decided we wanted to order several appetizers. To start off we had calamari, blue oysters, ribs and grilled octopus. The Blue Point Oysters were probably the best oysters I've had in a very long time. The oysters were so big and meaty, they were absolutely delicious. The calamari was perfectly cooked, lightly breaded and cooked to perfection. The St. Louis ribs were good but the knock I would have is that they were slathered with barbecue sauce, which for me was a bit too much. My girlfriend really enjoyed the grilled octopus. She said it was the best she has had. Overall we were extremely pleased with the quality and quantity of the food which was served. Everything was cooked and served perfectly. For dessert we tried the tiramisu and were pleased with the choice. It was served with a scoop of coffee flavored ice cream. One touch which really impressed me was the customer service. A table next to us ordered a specialty pizza and they seemed to not enjoy their selection. It was not the fault of the restaurant but the manager came out and spoke with the customers to straighten out any confusion but there wasn't any. They did nothing wrong but yet went above and beyond to ensure the customer was happy. They ended up providing a free dessert to the customer. What a nice touch, I thought. We will definitely come back to try other items on their menu. If you want excellent service and great food then you want to stop here and have a bite to eat. read more

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Great ambiance for a hotel bar/restaurant. Service was great, food was just okay. Nothing special for the price. I payed $44 for the halibut and it was so overcooked it was completely dry... but, the farro and mushroom soffrito it came with was delish. The salmon was great, 2 people had that. The bolognese was pretty bland, definitely much better other places around town. Started with the mussels - good, but again, nothing special. Overall, it was just okay and would not choose it over other Italian in Stamford... especially at these prices. read more

Service was great and it was a Friday at 5pm. Our server was very attentive and knowledgeable on all menu items we inquired about. The Portugese grilled octopus was delicious. Next time I will not share it, that's how good it was. The Arancini surprisingly were very light. I thought they were going to be heavy but they weren't. Perfectly cook with a light crisp not greasy either i. Simply delicious. I most come back. read more

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Located on a busy corner of downtown Stamford I was eager to try Divina when I read an article that featured the tasty menu. Even though it was a gorgeous night we chose to sit inside simply because the ambiance is unique, sophisticated and lovely. A huge colorful painting overlooks the main dining room. The waiter, host, bus girl sand manager were all extremely helpful and attentive. We chose to order a bevy of small shareable dishes so that we could try several of them. The Tuna, shrimp ceviche, Aransini, and local sausage with broccoli robe were terrific. The meatballs were okay but could use a bit more flavor. The brownie sundae was divine and the bartender made an excellent martini. I'll be back for more. read more

Divina - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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Definitely expected a lot more given the strong Yelp reviews... service was great, ambiance is OK (it's a cool space but it's in a Marriott and there were some cheesy blinking lights up - maybe left over from holidays), food was mediocre. The menu sounds interesting and inventive, but the dishes were mostly underwhelming. Tuna tartare - fresh but the vinaigrette was very soy sauce heavy, would benefit from a little rice vinegar or more citrus or sesame oil to cut it a little. Maybe some pickled shallots? Lol just tasted too much like fish in soy sauce. Oysters - not super fresh and had a sauce on it that really did not enhance the flavor overall. V underwhelming given it was $3ea Mussels - this was quite good! Flavorful sauce and not too spicy Branzino - this was also quite good, had a nice char / grill flavor to it but a bit over cooked... Bolognese pasta - this was very very underwhelming. The sauce does not taste like much was put into it -- tastes like what you get out of a jar 3 of 5 dishes were really underwhelming, 2 were good. So very mixed review from us, and certainly did not live up to the 4.5 stars (and high prices)! read more

I had really high hopes for this restaurant since its in a great location and down the street from my local movie theater. The food was just ok. Not bad, not great. The service was very nice though so I gave them an extra star for that part. read more

Divina - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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It's a beautiful Italian restaurant with fantastic food and staff. I came here while on a 5 day business trip, walking through the rain. I'm so glad I did, it was worth it. I was disappointed that they ran out of the Portuguese octopus but it gives me a reason to come back. read more

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I went here for a Christmas party for work and the food and drinks were great. The service was incredible and the waitress was nice and patient. I had the Fish Branzino and it was delicious. I would definitely come back again. read more

Great food and atmosphere! Owner Enzo was very attentive and welcoming. Highly recommend!

So happily surprised to find this lovely local restaurant attached to the Courtyard Marriot. The rainbow beet salad is devine and I hate beets. The staff is lovely and I look forward to my next visit. read more

Divina - Rainbow beet salad. - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Great spot for happy hour. Drink and food specials. The service was good and the ambiance is chic.

Cool looking place. Ordered roasted butternut squash ravioli in brown butter sauce. Served with tomato sauce totally overwhelming the butternut squash ravioli. Asked waiter to report to chef. Said he would. No report back to me. Wouldn't recommend. read more

Stop everything... turn around and EAT HERE! One its easily my favorite restaurant when I visit Stamford. It's flavorful, fresh with that unique touch of love on every plate. When I call to order, I'm a a princess who gets treated like a queen. Road trips are worth it, lunches with friends or dinner with friends will leave them wanting more & we cannot forget the warm inviting atmosphere. I love the staff here. Such beautiful hearts and genuine service that we used to get many years ago in family owned restaurants. This is not a chain restaurant. It homes. Enjoy every morsel and don't forget seconds! read more

Very cool bar/restaurant in downtown Stamford that has very very good food. Ambiance is welcoming, drinks, service and portions are perfect!!! read more

The food is awful -- just salt!! It's along Main St & it's obvious it's a better bar than a restaurant.

The food was delicious and packed with flavor. The seating is comfortable and the restaurant is not too loud. The service was also great and on time. There were four of us and we split a few appetizers and main course to get a sense of different items on the menu. The food did not disapppoint read more

I tried restaurant week lunch menu and was very impressed. Great food and very good service. Waiter is very attentive and the owner( or manager?) very welcoming. Highly recommend!! I had a great time with my mother and as a senior she said the portion is too big lol.....she was stuffed but satisfied .. read more

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Love this upscale restaurant with handcrafted cocktails and delicious Italian menu! Lots of indoor seating and even a private room in the back. Our server was friendly and attentive! Highly recommend the Cauliflower Bruschetta for an app!! Can't wait to go again soon and try their other pastas and pizzas! read more

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Great service, the food great taste, ravioli and tuna appetizer was perfect. I will definitely be back to explore more options on the menu

Regretfully I had a terrible experience here. My wife and I love Italian food and went to try Divina because the reviews were excellent. We got there and asked two separate staff members for a table. One gentleman sort of mumbled something and turned around to go shuffle his feet near the bar. Another staff member stared at us for about six seconds and walked away to the back room never to return. Nobody directly communicated with us, verbally or even with body language. What's odd is the main dining room wasn't busy, there wasn't anyone in line for a table, and only two of the tables were occupied. We stood there for about four minutes before deciding there is plenty of great Italian food in Stamford so why bother? There are 30 other restaurants in walking distance that will offer you a table on arrival. read more

Tried the small plates / tapas. Really good. Waitress was able to provide recommendations Full bar, different options of infused vodka Cassatella dessert is unique. If you like sweets worth to try! read more

Great place, and hard to believe that it's a hotel restaurant. Went here for dinner. The cocktails and food were all really tasty, and wait staff was friendly and attentive. Unlike some bland hotel restaurants, this has a nice ambiance, especially with the glass wine racks/wine displays. You'll forget you're at a hotel restaurant. I had the steak for dinner, and it was cooked as I ordered and very tasty. read more

While this restaurant has an Italian origin, its name has the same denotation in multiple languages. Divina means divine, which is the most appropriate name. Its heavenly purpose has reignited my flame to continue reviewing. This restaurant accepts reservations, which wasn't needed since it wasn't crowed. We were easily seated after entering. The staff was very professional with a joyous demeanor, that matched the restaurant's warm, cozy and modern rustic glare. We ordered bottomless mimosas and bellinis to start our brunch adventure. Before our waiter could depart, the Espresso Martini caught my eye. It consists of vanilla vodka, baileys and espresso. The drink arrived with a few whole pieces of coffee beans floating on top. Bring tasty, yet strong, it will open your eyes with energy. The menu was full of delicious choices. I settled on gnocchi, having the chef add grilled chicken into the mix. Gnocchi is a delicate pasta; it was wonderfully made. Highlighted with prosciutto and parmigiano crema, I couldn't get enough. It is still on my mind, days after feasting. I ended my divine meal with a tasteful brownie sundae sided with chocolate gelato. The heavens roared, as each bite gave me goosebumps. read more

Delish. Great service. Great food. Great vibe. Great wine selection. Great location. read more

Really loving this restaurant! Such a cute atmosphere for a drink and great food too. They are accommodating to dietary restrictions which I appreciate. Definitely check Divina out! read more

Divina - A very happy espresso martini - Italian Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Always wonderful food and great service. Charred zucchini, pizza, cocktails.. everything was perfect! Nice and quiet on a weekday afternoon