Diners' Choice: Italian restaurants in Connecticut

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Castello

4.9

4.9 (489)

$31 to $50

Italian

Danbury

About the restaurant

The comfortably elegant dining rooms with gentle romantic lighting and traditional Italian decor provide a warm and relaxing setting for an unforgettable dining experience at Castello. Knowledgeable and attentive staff further compliment the perfectly prepared fair and hand selected wines from all over the world.

Family owned and operated since 2007
Our Executive Chef/Owner Deme and sons Nori and Zenel look to provide Danbury with New York City Quality Food and Service

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Amanda

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

The cacio e pepe is great, overall a nice place, they do not rush you at all which is lovely. $30 for pasta is a bit steep, but they cook it in front of you in a wheel of cheese which is cool. We will definitely go back for another special occasion

Grano Arso

4.9

4.9 (1786)

$31 to $50

Italian

Chester

About the restaurant

Owned and operated by husband and wife, Chef Joel and Lani Gargano, coupled with warm and knowledgeable hospitality and a creative and experience kitchen team with Grano Arso is the neighborhood go-to eatery for wholesome cooking, Italian wine, local beers, and specialty cocktails. We invite you to come and experience what community means to us!

***Please note for large parties of 6 and more there is a service charge of 22%. There is a prix fixe menu requirement for parties of 7 to 12 with a service charge of 22% and 50% deposit. Guests will need to have the restaurant book large parties and will not be able to do so on Opentable.***

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TedVIP

Dined 2 days ago

I responded to the Trattoria menu email, and was very happy I did. Hadn't gone since the place opened - no, actually during the pandemic where we sat in the parking lot - and the food was just as good, if not better.

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4.9

4.9 (1846)

$31 to $50

Italian

Old Saybrook

About the restaurant

Savor the authentic tastes of Italy when you dine at La Marea. Located on the shoreline of CT in Old Saybrook, our family owned Italian restaurant prepares northern and southern Italian cuisine using a mix of the finest imports from Italy as well as fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Gluten Free and Vegetarian options are available. Enjoy your dining experience in either our dining room or be sure to reserve a seat at our conversational hi-top tables or at the bar in our lounge.

Important: when making a reservation through OpenTable there is an option to make a reservation at a high top table in the bar area or standard table which is in the dining room. If the high top option does not pop up as an option for you then that means that there are NO High Top tables available at those times. If you would like to reserve bar seats please leave us a note or call us. See you soon!

Take-out available

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DonnaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent as usual! Food was outstanding and staff is always friendly. Best coffee and dessert to top off a great meal!

Il Palio

4.8

4.8 (1928)

$31 to $50

Italian

Shelton

About the restaurant

ONLINE ORDERING AVAILABLE - ilpalioct.com
Il Palio was named after the race held each summer in Siena, Italy. Created with a passion, the restaurant has been exquisitely designed and beautifully finished with materials from all over the world. No stone was left unturned and time was not a factor in finding exactly what was required to make the "vision" a reality. The atmosphere created is one of quiet comfort in surroundings reminiscent of an Italian villa. The friendly and courteous staff, the outstanding food, and the efficient service all contribute to the ambiance felt by those who visit the restaurant. Il Palio's fine Tuscan cuisine is a pleasing combination of the highest-quality ingredients and the caring preparation by chefs who take pride in the dishes they present. Like the race in Siena, Il Palio is creating lasting impressions.

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Cynthia

Dined 2 days ago

The food was amazing as usual . Best Italian restaurant in the state. I had lasagna which was perfect ( and I’m a great Italian cook) and my guest had the pounded pork chop that she said was sooo good

Della Francesca

4.8

4.8 (188)

$31 to $50

Italian

Danbury

About the restaurant

A touch of class has been added to Danbury's restaurant scene with the opening, of this intimate restaurant specializing in northern Italian cuisine. Step inside and you'll immediately see the welcoming touches of owner-executive chef Johnney Mersieni. And he will probably be the person to greet you as you enter the dining room.

Please call the restaurant for tables larger than 8 guests and for any reservation after 8pm! Thank you!

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Martin

Dined on May 23, 2025

Not the cheapest place in town, but great ambience, excellent food, and wonderful service.

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4.9

4.9 (399)

$50 and over

Italian

Suffield

About the restaurant

Tosca is a contemporary restaurant that serves both old school and modern seasonally inspired Italian and French influenced cuisine. Owner-chef Kevin Cousin and secondary, Sous Chef Rebecca Bates supervises a creative menu dominated by a nice range of Italian dishes and seafood entrees. All desserts and Pastas are freshly crafted.Visit for dinner and enjoy a savory dish of pan-seared salmon, or order the Bolognese alla Tosca for an appealing pasta dish that takes you to Bologna Italy.Fresh cuts of meat such as Black Garlic Sirloin or Today's Special .Finish off with a classic Vanilla bean Crème Brûlée.Or our famous Salted-Caramel ice cream.Tosca also boasts a nicely stocked bar and an outdoor patio that provides a scenic dining option during the warmer months.Craft seasonal Cocktails,New Specials daily and weekly . The restaurant’s casual and upscale vibe and intimate ambiance provides a welcoming backdrop for a spur-of-the moment dinner or a romantic date. Reservations encouraged.

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Roger

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

1st time there and we will go back! The entrees are unique and the portions are large. We all had leftovers to take home. Each meal was excellent. They started us with warm homemade bread which I could’ve made a meal on.

Siena Ristorante

4.9

4.9 (473)

$31 to $50

Italian

Stamford

About the restaurant

Enjoy the casual vibrant atmosphere of an authentic Tuscan village ristorante. Chef's homemade pasta dishes and varied entree offerings change seasonally. Extensive Italian wine list has something for everyone.

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Gail

Dined on Jun 19, 2025

Our waiter was personable and the food as always delicious.

Consiglio's - New Haven

4.8

4.8 (619)

$30 and under

Italian

New Haven

About the restaurant

Consiglio's Restaurant: A True Taste of Italy in the Heart of New Haven's Little Italy District Consiglio's Restaurant has been a staple of the Little Italy district in New Haven for over 80 years. Founded in 1938, this third-generation, family-owned establishment offers a romantic and comfortable atmosphere and uses old-world, family-inspired recipes to create delicious dishes.
Consiglio's menu is focused on delivering affordable, delectable food for guests to enjoy any day of the week. Start your meal with an appetizer like the cauliflower with truffle oil, eggplant rollatini, or the fried calamari. For the main course, indulge in popular dishes like the Lobster Ravioli, Homemade Cavatelli and Braciole, or their award-winning Lasagna, which recently took home the title of "Best Pasta in the State."

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Ray

Dined 6 days ago

Consistently outstanding, with the best Bolognese anywhere!

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Luigi's Restaurant - Old Saybrook

4.9

4.9 (118)

$30 and under

Italian

Old Saybrook

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Susan

Dined 6 days ago

we always get great service and great food. staff is wonderful as always

Valbella Connecticut

4.9

4.9 (1230)

$50 and over

Italian

Riverside

About the restaurant

Valbella, which since 1992 has been a celebratory place and a regular haunt for the locals who pack it most nights of the week both for its sumptuous food and its astonishing wine cellar, containing 1,450 selections and 16,000 bottles.
Downstairs in the wine cellar is where many people hold private parties of various sizes,and what a splendidly beautiful room it is, done in polished wood, with a lovely fireplace, the tables impeccably set, the stemware thin, the temperature geared to the maintenance of the wine.
Also an outstanding feature of the wine cellar is a heated granite table that can accommodate up to sixteen guests.

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Dennis

Dined 1 day ago

Everything, as usual, was exquisite. Meal delicious and service impeccably polished.

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