Darien Restaurants

We've been going here for years and have never been disappointed. Everyone in our party had a different entree, and all were highly satisfied. Even on a very busy Saturday night, service was excellent (although one entree lagged the other three by several minutes without explanation). Parking is easy in this shopping center lot. Was a bit noisy, but not so much that we couldn't hear each other over the meal. Go, without any worries.

Jared our server was amazing! Five stars for Jared!

What an absolutely excellent experience. I think it’s important to enter this experience well aware that this is not a restaurant, it is a butcher shop with tables placed to convert it. That being said, we enjoyed the intimacy and uniqueness offered dining here. Especially given the small crowd on a Saturday night. The waiter was lovely and attentive. Very friendly and responsive. I am pregnant and no trouble was given for substitutions of some of the courses. Everything was fresh, flavorful and well thought out. My husband is a chef and was impressed by the food quality. The quantity of food was just right. I was shocked to read any review saying that the food was not good as I feel that is not possible, especially given such a variety of diverse courses. A few minor critiques would be to add some tea lights and offer beverages (non alcoholic) aside from water upon arrival. Additionally, while none of the food was cold, some of the courses were a bit more on the not quite hot enough side. I believe this was a result of it not being an actual restaurant with heat lamps as everything was served quite promptly and they could not have expedited the serving any more. I think the pricing was very fair given the multiple courses. We Will absolutely return in the future.

L’Ostal is an extraordinary gem in Darien. The restaurant is charming, the food unparalleled and the service elegant and attentive.

Excellent ambience, food was tasty and healthy. Our waiter was quite attentive too. Would recommend.