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Enjoy private igloos when booking an outdoor table - Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport, Westport, CT

Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport

4.7
4.7
1308 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport, CT offers expansive socially distant outdoor dining in private cabanas as well as indoor dining that remains amply spaced out even after the lifting of restrictions. The restaurant combines a warm urban environment and genuine hospitality with market-fresh fish, it's Lobster Shack lobster rolls that were recently voted Westport's best, our signature crab cake, a raw bar, prime steaks, pasta, and Neapolitan wood-fired pizza. Rizzuto's focuses on seasonal ingredients, simple preparations and great value. Rizzuto’s is a community driven restaurant and gathering destination for everyone to enjoy a great dining experience.
Located in the Saugatuck neighborhood of Westport, CT Rizzuto’s is across from the Saugatuck River. The restaurant boasts a large bar and lounge and the main dining room features an open kitchen and a grand stone fireplace. A large patio overlooks the Saugatuck neighborhood and the tranquil river.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Italian, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch & Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 221-1002
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Mariano Flores
  • Catering
    Rizzuto's is available for private and semi-private functions and may be reserved in full or in part for your gathering. Off-premise catering is also offered. For more information please email catering@rizzutos.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Indoor private dining events are available for up to 150 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Sharon Winkler, General Manager: (203) 221-1002
  • Neighborhood
    Westport
  • Cross street
    Bridge Street
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Entertainment
    Rizzuto's bar was voted Best of the Gold Coast for it's happy hour.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,308 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Kid-friendly

  • Connecticut

    Seafood

1,308 Reviews
  1. B123

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there. Went for Restaurant Week. Food was great and will go back.

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  2. RylandHerzog

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place was great! Came here with my friend and service was super fast and nice. 10/10 Recommend!!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Andie is the best! Always an amazing time and great food!!

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  4. Striper

    Pittsburgh

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely late lunch meeting. Olivia our server was great! She recognized we were having serious discussions and gave us the space and time to visit and meet before taking orders. Never felt pushed or rushed. Everything was delicious.

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  5. MichaelP

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Andrea was wonderful. Great service and attitude. Will return

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Pinehurst

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic food and atmosphere, our waitress was amazing. Will return.

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  7. bobl

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Fried calamari was rubbery and consisted of a small quantity of small pieces. Fish and chips was burned and dried out. Very disappointed

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  8. Gina

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We have had consistent great meals at Rizzuto‘s. It’s our go to when we want seafood or a lobster roll. It’s always fresh and the service was fast. We also enjoyed a cocktail.

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  9. LucilleP

    Naples

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our meals were delicious and the server was very friendly and accommodating. We always enjoy our meals at Rizutto's.

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  10. margaretm

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for great service, great food and perfect dining experience in your canape section. Will recommend to friends and family.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place- great food and service! Noise level was not a problem; could hear my friend and didn’t have to speak loudly.

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  12. PRPJR

    New York Area

    124 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    124 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had Andi for our server. She is tremendous and we always enjoy having her take care of us. This time we had a 3 year old and 5 year old with us and both enjoyed the child menu. I enjoyed the Lobster Roll.

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  13. Nikki

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Superb, fresh and delicious fish and oysters. Good service too

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  14. ManeishaH

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Me and my friend reserved Rizzuto's for Friday dinner. The service level was exceptional beyond our expectation. No need to say about food which is really yummy. We sat at the patio and it was a beautiful summer day. So me and my friend are extremely happy for our choice at Rizzuto's. Will receommend to anyone. Good luck Rizzuto!

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  15. SusanS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! Loved the cabana!! Felt very private

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  16. Linda

    Baltimore

    117 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    117 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    We travel from Maryland every year to Westport to spend a week with family. It has been a tradition for the past three years for the entire family to meet at Rizzuto's Oyster Bar. This year was a disappointment for the pasta dishes. All three dishes were undercooked and our entire service was a very long wait. I realize we are not regular customers but the kitchen and the servers are not aware of that. Hopefully, it was an off night and next year will be the same quality of food and service we have experienced in the past.

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  17. BRUCEK

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
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  18. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great waiter!! Great food!! Definitely a good spot

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  19. Bickerstaff

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Friendly service, good food, great oyster selection.

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  20. PaulaCNYC

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    This is a very good restaurant with reliable food. But the acoustics are terrible, we had to scream to talk.

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  21. CynthiaH

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best lobster and lobster rolls. Bill runs a great place, we are loyal customersfor many years!

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  22. Wayne

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Good food, excellent service. Aleksandra is great.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Caribbean

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time there but we are definitely going back. Lobster was amazing!

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  24. Missedthemark

    New York Area

    28 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    For me it was a miss. The waitress was the best part. She was very attentive and professional. However the food was a miss. I ordered pasta where you could pick your pasta , protein and veggie. I ordered chicken penne broccoli in garlic and olive oil. It had zero flavor and came in a puddle of water not even oil. It was not tasty at all. My local pizza place could do better. Won’t be returning.

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  25. Sandy

    New York Area

    51 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I always enjoy this restaurant for it's ambiance, service and variety. One can have anything from a sandwich or a salad to a lobster, and it is always well prepared and beautifully presented. It's a great family place or for a date or group of friends,

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Absolutely fabulous food and great service. Love the outside arrangement even if it’s on a parking space 😉

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  27. LukeG

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience at Rizzuto’s - delicious food and the service was charming, even the cocktails were outstanding. For apps we shared the cheese garlic baguette, crab cake, calimari, and they were all excellent. Everyone loved their entrees too which spanned lobster to the “angry lazy lobster pasta” to steak frites. Definitely recommend!

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  28. Bernda

    Philadelphia

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best lobster roll ever!!!! Fresh, sweet, loaded with lobster meat on a perfectly grilled bun! Fabulous! Will definitely be going back!

    1 person found this helpful

  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    Food was delicious- felt very rushed by staff in a Saturday night- we had reservations at 7:00- enjoyed cocktails- then apps- them bottle of wine - entree then desert- felt totally rushed for every course and then found out around 9:30 that they close- explains why we were rushed starting at 7:00

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  30. JamesW

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server Kasey Anne was awesome and food was great. Always a good time at Rizzutos.

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  31. NoelW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service. First visit. Will definitely return. Thank you!

    1 person found this helpful

  32. RichardM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great waiter. We go there often and always good.

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delish lobster rolls, great Maine oyster selection and fantastic service!

    1 person found this helpful

  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience eating outside in the cabana! It was beautifully decorated and the service was great. Food and drinks were amazing as always - will be back again soon!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely dinner. Sat in bar area. Was quiet. Service very helpful and patient. Was best dinner!

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  36. BRUCEK

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good service, food and ambience - love this place.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    Poconos

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always have a great meal at Rizzutto’s!

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  38. LindaLou

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Service was fast and attentive. Food was out of this world good. 👏🏻👍🏻. The ambiance was outside on patio. And though it’s technically in a parking lot your view is of the little bridge in Westport which I love so it worked for us. We definitely plan to return and I would definitely recommend to others.

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  39. Kristi

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food and great service! Love the lobster roll

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  40. PickyCustomer

    Naples

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Service was slow but understandable because we were only table outside. Lobster roll and scollops were delish, not abundant for the price but restaurant prices have all gone up. My daughter loved her pasta bolognese. She told our waitress it was her birthday and I sorta thought she might get something desserty with a candle but maybe that had to ordered in advance. Still it would have been a nice gesture and compensated for some of the waiting.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport using the Order Online button. Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 221-1002.

Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport is rated 4.7 stars by 1308 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport

540 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT 06880

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bridge Street
  • Neighborhood
    Westport
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch & Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Italian, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mariano Flores
  • Entertainment
    Rizzuto's bar was voted Best of the Gold Coast for it's happy hour.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (203) 221-1002
  • Catering
    Rizzuto's is available for private and semi-private functions and may be reserved in full or in part for your gathering. Off-premise catering is also offered. For more information please email catering@rizzutos.com.
  • Private party facilities
    Indoor private dining events are available for up to 150 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Sharon Winkler, General Manager: (203) 221-1002
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