This place absolutely nailed it - every dish was so on point! Outstanding Italian energy. 7-star…read moreexperience!

I ordered the eggplant melanzane because it looked so good in the photo- 2nd picture. The first…read morepicture is what arrived. This is just eggplant sliced thinly with parm on top. It was tasty. I never have had eggplant in this style. I'm just disappointed because it was not what I ordered according to the photo. I wanted sauce, basil and cheese as well as eggpla

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!

Another August, another birthday dinner with Mom. She came here with some friends, about a month…read moreago, and liked it. So she wanted to come back with us. We had a 6:30PM Saturday reservation, and we sat in the outside portion of the restaurant; complete with roof, walls and a nice breeze. Menu is a lot of pasta, chicken, pizza, some apps, plus specials. We ordered fairly quickly. Clams Casino & Maldani Pizza for Apps. Risotto, Lasagna and 2 Pasta Dishes for mains. We noticed a band was tuning up, which I wasn't thrilled about. The apps arrived before the music started, and while the Pizza was pretty good, their version of Clams Casino was not. More like baked or stuffed clams with a huge chunk of bacon on top, that dominated the entire flavor of the clam. While waiting for about 40 minutes for the entree, the band kicked into high gear. What started off with some Italian Classics, quickly turned into a loud, bad wedding band. "Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison, stopped all conversation at the table. All we could do was wait for dinner, and laugh at the ridiculousness. The Lasagna was good, but the rest of the meal was not. Linguini and Clams was way too salty, Risotto was dry and just not good. My Pappardelle il Forno was disappointing. Overcooked pasta, and a strange sauce for almost $30.00. The desserts were the star, coffee was good and our servers were nice. But a bill of about $300.00, {after tip and tax} is totally unjustifisble. Also, we noticed that during dinner, a breeze would bring the stench of either the dumpster or a dead animal on the property, to our noses. A perfect omen. This place needs to lose the band, fire the cooks, and revamp. It was pretty awful. Maybe at one time this place was really good, but that time has long passed....

My family took me here to celebrate my birthday, and it was a great choice for a special occasion…read more We went early evening, before the dinner rush. Although a few large parties were happening, it felt comfortably busy without being loud. Parking was easy with their lot. The décor is elegant, and the beautifully lit bottle display behind the bar really stands out. We sat in the main dining room and could easily hold a conversation. We started with the grilled polpo and ahi tuna tartare -- both excellent. I ordered the T-bone medium rare, and it was cooked perfectly. The table also had filet mignon, mezzi rigatoni alla vodka with shrimp, and pappardelle bolognese. Sides of Brussels sprouts with bacon and balsamic-honey glaze and baked spinach au gratin complemented everything nicely. The chocolate soufflé was a sweet finish. Portions were satisfying without being overwhelming. Bathrooms were very clean, though the entryway floor was a bit slippery. Overall, I'd absolutely return and recommend it for a special night out.

Gabriele's is a classy Italian market and restaurant with a stunning interior and a beautiful…read moregarden room. It's perfect for a date night in the garden room or bar, a family dinner in the main dining room, or celebrating a special occasion. We ordered the tomahawk steak, seafood tower, and a salad, and every dish was terrific--well-prepared and thoughtfully presented. To end the night, we couldn't decide between the Napoleon or the carrot cake, and our server (I wish I remembered his name!) surprised us by bringing the Napoleon on the house, mentioning that it's award-winning. He also moved us from a smaller table to a beautiful booth toward the end of the meal because he wanted to make sure our first visit ended with the right ambiance. Such a kind and thoughtful gesture that really elevated the experience. We'll absolutely be back.

We have been coming to this Resturant for years. The food and service at one point was excellent…read more Unfortunately, things have changed. The service is slow and very unprofessional. The food was fair at best with the pappardelle pasta being mush and overcooked and with very little meat sauce. The outside seating area looks like a10 year old put it together. Very crude and unappealing. The food at their sister Resturant's, Applausi and Columbus park are considerably better.

We met friends at Tarantino on one of the hottest days of the year, but inside the restaurant was a…read morepleasant experience, from incredible service to delicious food, we shared an appetizer, had salads, entrees and shared a couple of deserts... everyone was happy with their meals, and went home full and content. We will definitely return!

Disappointing. For a Wednesday night, the service was very problematic. Our waiter first delayed…read moredelivering our drinks. As he took our order he explained that he wanted to take the order for the whole meal at once, that they would bring everything out like a relaxed Italian bistro. After an hour, we had not received bread nor even the olives we had ordered. The manager eventually realized the problem and apologized as the waiter had not entered the order properly. Although we received many apologies and were told they would make it right, their discount on the bill felt insufficient. Also disappointing , one of our four meals was very under seasoned. A couple dishes were excellent. Not what we hoped and expected.

Very good Food A+! Cocktails are very small.. service got better as we ordered more food... hence…read morethe check going up. Great ambience sat outside... management was a little stuffy and not too inviting.... But definitely go back.. just for the delicious food!

What an excellent dining experience. I highly recommend you make reservations because the inside…read moredining room is very small and you May have a long wait if you don't make a reservation. For starters we had the fig and prosciutto appetizers. It was so good, highly recommend. For our entrees i had the veal chop served with mixed veggies. I absolutely loved my dish, the chop was lightly breaded and cooked perfectly. My girlfriend had the chicken scarpariello served with polenta. Our meals were so good, we totally loved our experience. The service was excellent, various servers checking up on us but not overbearing. We will definitely go back to try other items.

Unassuming and odd location for such a fantastic restaurant right on the street next to railroad…read moreparking. Inside is quaint and cozy. You're served by the wife of chef who's welcoming and motherly. The food is excellent, truly! Everything was clearly made with care. The pasta is home made. The sauces are superb and everyone in my family was extremely satisfied, which is hard to do. Can't recommend this place highly enough. Just great food!

This place was exceptional. The wings were amazing and the pizza was even better. The service…read morewas excellent as well.. Highly, highly recommend. We were just traveling through, but we will be back.

Our Friday night go-to. This place is a crowd pleaser for delicious pizza. It's good for takeout or…read moredine-in. The inside dining area is small, but nice and cozy. And the tables outside are nice touch too. Staff is always professional and they are typically fast--delivery often comes within 25 minutes.

Had a great lunch at Zucca Gastrobar in Westport…read more We started with bread, then moved on to the crab cakes appetizer, made with jumbo lump crab and served over a jalapeño aioli with mixed greens. Fresh, light, and just the right amount of kick. The eggplant rollatini, filled with ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiano, spinach, and pomodoro sauce, was super comforting and packed with flavor. For mains, the homemade lasagna really delivered. House-made pasta layered with rich bolognese and creamy béchamel, topped with parmesan and fontina. It was hearty without feeling too heavy. Portions were generous, the food was consistently excellent, and the service was warm and attentive. Definitely a spot worth coming back to.

Great service. Meals came out hot and quickly. The flavor profiles were very tasty. Will definitely…read morereturn with more friends and family.

Osteria Romana has been a goto of mine for years. Stopped going a few years back because my wife…read morewasn't interested in trying it. Fast forward to last week and she was interested. Nothing bad to say. Service excellent, Food impeccable. I decided not to have my goto, chicken marsala. Instead, I got the veal scarpariello, turns out they combined their marsala sauce with a scarpariello. I've nothing bad to say, the veal, the sausage, the cherry peppers were excellent. My wife got the trout almondine. Perfectly cooked, melted in your mouth. And let us not forget the potatoes. Both of us couldn't stop taking about the potatoes. Sad to see the vespa gone, but it's still a cozy and charming place even without it. Needless to say, we will be coming back

Food was abysmal. 4 meals, 2 the same. Linguine and clam sauce should actually have a sauce, not…read morethe pasta water with a few garlic cloves added. Clams were rubbery and tasteless. Bolognese should be finished with a bit of milk or cream. This was sloppy Joe-type meat sauce over pasta. Don't call it bolognese. Shrimp dish was tasteless. Nothing was seasoned properly. I don't know about the other locations but Norwalk was more than disappointing. I'll add a few stars for a lovely summer night outside.

Love their lobster rolls! Service was great...we enjoy eating inside as well as outside on the…read morepatio or in one of their free standing tents.

I have experienced this place is several capacities: happy hours, holiday party's, and dinners…read more First and foremost, I really appreciate the service there. Staff is very friendly, pleasant and accommodating. Rizzutos is one of the few places (3 in my area) around Connecticut that does igloos for the winter and then canopy tents in the summer! This is great if you're looking for that added privacy and special touch to your dining experience. The inside is also lovely as you'll be able to dine by a wonderful fireplace that definitely feels amazing during these cold northeast winters. One recent addition that I think is amazing and what brought me in this last time is their seasonal four-course menus! For like $30 you get a four course meal! Such a great price for the experience. The portions are samplings so not TOO large portions but with the amount of courses you will get comfortably full.