Best Cosy Restaurants in Darien

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DarienEast NorwalkGreenwichNew CanaanNorwalkOld Greenwich

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CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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51 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Restaurant L'Ostal restaurant

1. Restaurant L'Ostal

4.9

Exceptional(386)

££££Price: Expensive

• French • Darien

Booked 18 times today

L’Ostal is a Provencal restaurant rooted in history and tradition celebrating the cuisines of Southern France & its boundaries. Stemming from the old Occitania language, the word ‘ostal’ refers to house & the warmth of hospitality that encompasses welcoming one into your home. Throughout the six dialects of this language starting in Catalonia, stretching through the Languedoc into Provence and onto the Alps of Piemonte, they all embrace this welcoming through their cooking. We celebrate the traditions of each country through their amazing cuisine as well as showcasing the wine and heritage of indigenous products. We look forward to bringing our warmth in hospitality & dining to the great community of Darien, Connecticut. Welcome to our home at L’Ostal.Outdoor seating is available, but only offered weather depending, and reservations can be made day of, only over the phone, starting at 2pm on the day of.

2. Scena Wine Bar

4.6

Exceptional(82)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • Darien

Booked 4 times today

Scena Wine Bar offers up Mediterranean fare in the downtown area of Darien. The family-owned restaurant opened in 2010 and has been pleasing customers in the area ever since. Scena Wine Bar has menus for bunch, lunch and dinner. Some of the popular options on the menu include the steamed clams, spicy salmon tartare, cider steamed mussels, ricotta gnocchi, fettuccini carbonara and grilled salmon corn succotash.Scena Wine Bar also has a dessert menu including a cookie plate, tiramisu, apple pie and Nutella filled crepes. The restaurant has a wine menu with a number of different vintages of wine available.

3. Sails Bar & Grill

4.8

Exceptional(117)

££££Price: Moderate

• Cafe Dining • Darien

Booked 15 times today

Sails Bar & Grill provides fresh, high quality food for its patrons. Some of the starter items that are popular include the tuna tartare, Sails tacos and the grilled tiger shrimp flatbread. Sails Bar & Grill also offers a variety of sushi specialty rolls, gnocchi Bolognese, mac and cheese, wild king salmon, pork tenderloin and burgers. Another feature that helps make Sails Bar & Grill popular with the locals and visitors is the live music and dancing available on the weekends. It helps to provide a unique atmosphere for the eatery. It is a fun and casual experience for family and friends to enjoy.

4. Washington Prime

4.8

Exceptional(1180)

££££Price: Expensive

• American • South Norwalk

Booked 17 times today

Winner of Best Steak in Connecticut and top steakhouses in the U.S. by the Food Network, Washington Prime has the privilege of framing SoNo’s newest structure at the corner of Washington Street and Water Street. Adding to this historic and progressive waterside community, this highly anticipated Eating & Drinking Well is driven by a culinary and beverage program that is not about gimmicks - just honesty and creativity. No stranger to high impact restaurants, Washington Prime is brought to you by some of the area’s most dynamic restaurateurs. The land and sea menu is a bit of Americana with cross-cultural influences, the space is multi-dimensional and the attitude is left at the door. Here, we eat, we drink and we join in the fun.

5. Match

4.7

Exceptional(1544)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • South Norwalk

Booked 15 times today

A twenty three year veteran of South Norwalk’s dining scene, Match has earned its reputation as one of the state’s most consistent and award-winning restaurants with its global approach to New American cuisine led by chef/owner Matt Storch. Match has focused on retaining its loyal clientele as well as welcoming new guests by emphasizing high quality local ingredients, plate presentation and great service along with an award winning wine list. All of these elements come together in a radiant room that pulses with energy. Reservations recommended.

A photo of Sono Wood Fired Pizza restaurant

6. Sono Wood Fired Pizza

4.6

Exceptional(36)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • South Norwalk

Booked 3 times today

Sono Wood Fired located in the heart of Sono with a cozy contemporary, industrial style & locally sourced barn wood finish.Serving up true Neapolitan wood fired pizza using our imported 00 flour from Naples, traditional & contemporary Italian cuisine.craft cocktails and a rotating draft selection! open daily @ 11:30Awarded top 58 best pizza in CT magazine for the Neapolitan category.Awarded best new restaurants & best pizza in CT magazine for 2023 / 2024.

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7. The Capital Grille - Stamford

4.8

Exceptional(2663)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Stamford

Booked 27 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

8. Sign of the Whale

4.4

Awesome(592)

££££Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Stamford

Booked 4 times today

We are taking INDOOR reservations - We are accepting reservations of up to 4 guests via OpenTable, please call us (203.883.8282) or email (events@signofthewhalect.com) for reservations of 5 or more. Tables have a 90 minute max.Check in downstairs with host.Sign of the Whale is one of Harbor Point’s most dynamic spaces. We proudly boast Stamford’s first rooftop- complete with lounge space and comfortable seating, an elevated dining room and a lively bar scene. We are a place where you can sit back with friends eating well-crafted food, sipping on playful cocktails, and listening to great music

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9. Tequila Escape - Stamford

3.5

Very Good(181)

££££Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Stamford

Booked 5 times today

Join Us at Tequila Escape!Experience unique Latin, Mexican, and South American fusion cuisine made fresh from sustainable, organic, and local ingredients. Enjoy our spacious venue for large groups and an extensive drink menu perfect for after-work gatherings.Try our award winning cocktails, as well as popular wild-caught octopus and oven-baked organic half chicken. Don't miss our fun bottomless weekend brunch and late-night specials!Join us Fridays and Saturdays, 10 PM to 2 AM, for live DJ performances and dance to electrifying Latin beats. Come crave more!

10. The Royal Green

4.4

Awesome(122)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• American • Stamford

Booked 3 times today

Nestled in a quiet park like setting, just 40 minutes outside New York City and 10 minutes outside Westchester County New York, in Stamford, Connecticut, The Royal Green resides within Sterling Farms an 18 hole public golf facility laid out over 144 acres of a once active dairy farm.Here at The Royal Green we pride ourselves on the high quality ingredients used in each meal and outstanding service that we offer our valued customers. We look forward to serving you and your family in the near future.

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Lisa
New York City •25 reviews
4.0
Dined on 4 Mar 2025
Good food, comfy room. The waitstaff was a little slow to respond with drinks. A neighborhood gem in any event.
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Sails Bar & GrillPrice: Moderate• Cafe Dining• Darien
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4.8
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Rebecca
New York State •1 review
5.0
Dined on 2 Mar 2025
Very cute establishment! Not only is it woman-owned, but it sources its bakery items from other local women-owned businesses. The setting was adorable, the pastries were delicious, and the prices were reasonable (given the generous amount of food you receive with the Deluxe Tea package). As for parking, it couldn’t be easier, with a public garage right across the street! According to their website, they host events— it would be so cute for a little girl’s birthday or even a bridal/ baby shower 💕
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The Cozy CupPrice: Moderate• Afternoon Tea• Mount Vernon
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5
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Tony
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 Mar 2025
Wonderful dining experience with great food, attentive servers and a nice ambience
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Washington PrimePrice: Expensive• American• South Norwalk
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4.8
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francisVIP
New York City •29 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 Mar 2025
Great hostess, attentive waitstaff, best eggplant parmegiana in Fairfield County!
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Scena Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Darien
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4.6
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alexVIP
New York City •144 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 Feb 2025
fabulous evening! delicous food, wonderful service and delightful atmosphere! bavette steak is a wonderful new addition! sole was phenomenal! thank you eugene, christina and everyone at l’ostal for making our evening extra special!
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Restaurant L'OstalPrice: Expensive• French• Darien
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4.9

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