I have been to this restaurant many times. I like the chopped salad and get that often. Today I got…read morea gluten free pizza and my husband got the Brussels sprouts as an app. The food is always consistent and the service is very good. The pizza was good but not 5 stars for gluten free but often gluten free varies.

Our table was ready when we arrived, however it was like a bar stool table and too hard for my…read moreparents to manage. They kindly changed our table immediately. HOWEVER... We were seated next to 2 tables. One was a bunch of moms hanging out and having many drinks and their children at another table. Both tables were obnoxiously loud. The kids were Constantly up and down, bumping into my mom's chair, they were all over the restaurant, screaming in my mom's ear. My moms asked them nicely a few times to not scream in her ear. Eventually they sat back down after the waiter said something. But they sat ON the table and couldn't sit still. Totally get that they're kids, but at some point management should have said something before we asked.. Anyway, that's not really the restaurants fault. It just made for an unpleasant experience for our party. Our server was friendly and attentive, Our food was good, portions were good: Everything tasted fresh. My only gripe is that it's very loud and I feel like management should ask parents to control kids that are ruining it for others.

Our recent family gathering at Via Sforza was like being transformed to our heritage in Italy…read more The service could not have been better. So courteous and accommodating to special requests. Several groups of bread, olive oil and olives placed on our large table were evenly distributed so there was not a lot of passing around. The salad was lightly dressed, flavorful and nicely complimented with thin slices of parmesean cheese. The food is as close to homemade as you can imagine. The eggplant parm was not heavy and delicious. The pasta primavera was a favorite among many. Lots of veggies with a delicate cream sauce. My sister and I had the Parpardelle. So delicious! Not a heavy meat sauce but rather small pieces of thin sausage complimented with hearty mushrooms and peas. The parpardelle was a wide very thin pasta making this dish extra delicious. We had our party of 13 guests in the rear private room which is behind a lovely iron gated archway The decor is so inviting. This was our second year having our gathering at via Sforza. Our plan had always been to have a different restaurant each year as in the past. However, everyone in attendance requested we not change the venue. It's been a wonderful find! Thank you Gianni for your attention to detail and making this event so special!

Sad to downgrade, but between the diminished portions, the vastly escalated prices, and apparently…read morenew owners/management, whatever charm there is comes at a very high cost. I recently got Pappardelle Al Forno (a whopping $30) substituting chicken for sausage and it was an insult: literally half the portion it used to be, with a sprinkling of approximately 8 chicken strips each the size of one strand of shredded carrot. The pappardelle noodles themselves were fine, but the delicateness in the sauce is now heavy and overpowering. Also got the Cacio et Peppe ($28). The portion was what most restaurants would call a Kids Meal. And it was extremely salty. Far superior Cacio et Peppe at Zucca down the road, and you get the exact same portion at their happy hour for $10, or an actual entree portion that's more than twice the size for $22. Sad. After 26+ years of loving Via Sforza, we won't be back.

We had a wonderful dinner at Pellicci's Family Italian Restaurant! There were four of us, and they…read morekindly seated us in a quiet area, just as we had requested. The service was superb from start to finish. The portions were very generous, the food arrived nice and hot, and the homemade pasta was excellent. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed their meal--we had spaghetti and meatballs, shrimp scampi, chicken Francese, and pasta with pesto sauce. Everything was delicious! A great family Italian restaurant with friendly service, generous portions, and food that feels homemade. We'll definitely be back!

Amazing food and great service. Loved the sautéed calamari w fresh arugula, that's not on the menu,…read morehowever YKYK. And I had the best crab cakes that I'm still craving for. Lots of delicious crab meat and last but not least, the clams casino. My friend ordered a plain pie and it was perfectly crisp and nicely done. Definitely a must try if you are in the area.

Growing up in Stamford, John the Baker was always a staple for my family. Whether we were having…read moredinner there or grabbing takeout, you always knew exactly what you were going to get -- classic Italian-American food that was authentic, comforting, and consistently delicious. I hadn't been back in quite some time after moving to another town, but I stopped in today and it was everything I remembered. They've stayed true to who they are, and that's what makes this place special. The creamy house Italian dressing was just as I remembered, and the chicken parm -- my ultimate comfort food -- was the perfect warm hug I needed. If you're looking for a local restaurant with great classic Italian food and a true hometown, family feel, check out John the Baker.

I love this place! It's a Stamford staple and have been coming here for years. Think ol school…read moreArthur Ave Mom and Pop restaurant. Come here to eat, no rush, and enjoy. Their menu is extensive, reasonably priced, and I never leave hungry. Mondays and Tuesdays are their 2 for $35 entrees, so chicken parm and penne la vodka (with a little room for their amaretto nut truffle.). And the bread...oh that bread! Baked fresh to order! Their weekly specials are always on point. There has been several businesses that opened near John the Baker, and though it's always good to have friendly competition, think it's hurting them, so please come and support. The ones who know, know! Stop by, bring your friends, your appetite, and have your tummy rejoice

I wanted to try the pizza but a loud table across the restaurant was talking about how Stamford…read morepizza isn't good, maybe I shouldn't have listened? Kind of hard to...actually the whole place was really loud, never our vibe but that's just preference. The food was really good! Calamari fritti, meatball, veal Milanese, clams and linguine, short rib...I thought everything was delicious. They even offer free bread with olive oil...nowadays restaurants charge for bread. This spot is good for groups and the staff are lovely. One large tv was showing football which made a few dads get riled up. If you need a quick bite and no conversation this is the spot to go. Things to note: the veal milaneses were tough, if you order you should ask for a steak knife. Also the risotto was overdone and the rice grains broke creating a gluey consistency. Not dealbreakers, still tasty.

The food does not miss!! Zaza's is easily my favorite spot in Stamford. The food is unbelievable,…read morethe staff is friendly, and the vibes are always high! The burrata pizza was flavorful and fresh. The Tiramisu... oh god, that was HEAVENLY!! Seriously so divine!

Another update! I really need to branch out from my favorite lunch spots. But if it ain't broke,…read moredon't fix it. Today, I did mix it up a bit. I had salmon with my salad instead of shrimp, and it was incredible. I had been avoiding salmon at restaurants for some time because I often find it disappointing, overcooked or unpleasant tasting. But the salmon today has brought me back into the swimming upstream fold. I asked how it's usually cooked and requested medium-rare rather than the usual medium. It was PERFECTLY cooked, tender, and tasty. I only regret eating it all before I thought to a picture. Next time...because there will be a next time.

Went in for pizza and the pizzas were great. Service Las excellent thanks to our waiter Dave/Gabe…read more Also very kid friendly!

Meant to order from John the baker and accidentally ordered from here, good thing I notice while I…read morewas on my way. It was Good Friday so I wanted something meatless and went with the eggplant rollatini over linguine pasta. It came with 3 pieces of bread. Because of the location of their sign upfront, I pulled in the wrong lot, luckily it was a short walk. My order was ready for me when I arrived. The workers made me feel welcomed, smiling with eye contact. My food was packed well, saran wrapped to ensure no leakage. My food tasted good but I feel like the cheese mixture in the rollatini should have had more ricotta. At points it was too chewy for me. Overall I'd try more items on the menu.

Their pizza is the best I have had in years. Tasty, quality cheese over just the right amount of…read moresauce. Size of slices is huge. They have a special of 2 slices and a can of soda for $9. A bargain these days for. Salads and other dishes are made to order and very tasty. Service is gruff, but efficient. On premises parking is extremely limited. 5-6 tight spots. A really great place to have a casual meal or takeout.

Consistently the best italian in the area. The food is home made (pastas included), delicious and…read morethe ingredients are of exquisite quality. Friendly, broad menu. the starting bread (which is the same dough as the pizza is so good that it's dangerous if you want to eat your meal when it arries:). Nice large dining room and bar, which makes a long dinner comfortable. it's a white table cloth restaurant, but it's neither stuffy nor overpriced. It's worth returning to over and over again.

Interesting place. Connected to a Hampton Inn feels a little like a banquet space but nice, large…read moreopen dining room. Good menu. Very pleasant staff. Reasonable prices. I would say good is good, solid. Nice burrata salad and charcuterie board although some of the cheeses were a little hard. Our mains were good, not great. Eggplant Parm lacked flavor. Sauce needed more seasoning. Desserts were pretty good as well. Good solid Italian in Stamford.