Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport

4.7

1479 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 9 times today

Charming
Child-friendly
Great for outdoor dining

Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport, CT offers private and festive Igloo dining, as well as comfortable and inviting indoor dining. 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.

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Seafood, Italian, Steak
Hours of Operation
Brunch & Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 16:00–20:30
Phone number
(203) 221-1002
Website
http://www.rizzutos.com/
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.

Location
540 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT 06880
Area
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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

BruschettaUS$11.00
semolina bread, melted gorgonzola, heirloom tomatoes, fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil
New England Clam ChowderUS$10.00
traditional oyster crackers
Burrata CapreseUS$13.00
baby heirloom and vine-ripened tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic reduction, fresh basil, sea salt
Steamed Mussels*US$13.00
plum tomatoes, white wine, garlic, parsley, basil, semolina crostini
Meatballs al FornoUS$11.00
pecorino romano and melted fresh mozzarella, marinara sauce
Point Judith Calamari FrittiUS$15.00
with hot peppers, marinara, garlic aioli
Wood-Fired Chicken Wings*US$14.00
hot or fig-barbeque, celery, gorgonzola dip
Stuffed Garlic BaguetteUS$8.00
mozzarella, boursin, pecorino, roasted garlic, marinara
Bill's Crab Cake*
Maryland style with jumbo lump blue crabmeat, remoulade sauce
- MKT
Antipasto PlatterUS$19.00
parmigiano, Baley Hazen blue, prosciutto, finocchiona, chickpea puree, olives, roasted peppers

Raw Bar Selections

Little Neck Clams
- 1/2 dzUS$15.00
Blue Point Oysters
- 1/2 dzUS$18.00
Colossal Shrimp Cocktail
- eachUS$5.00

Greens & Bowls

Summer Vegetable BowlUS$20.00
organic baby kale, warm quinoa and wild rice, charred corn, tomatoes, avocado, roasted broccolini, roasted chick peas, feta, green godess dressing
Gorgonzola Chopped SaladUS$11.00
romaine, tomatoes, salami, red onion, olives, cucumber, balsamic vinaigrette
- EntreeUS$16.00
Organic Baby ArugulaUS$10.00
goat cheese, toasted pecans, grape tomatoes, fresh pear, balsamic vinaigrette
- EntreeUS$15.00
CaesarUS$10.00
romaine, cherry tomatoes, garlic croutons, parmigiano reggiano
- EntreeUS$15.00
CobbUS$17.00
mesclun, romaine, tomato, egg, gorgonzola, bacon, avocado, ranch dressing

Salad Additions*

Chicken BreastUS$6.00
SalmonUS$10.00
ShrimpUS$9.00
SteakUS$10.00
Maine Lobster MeatUS$24.00

Pasta Kitchen

Sauce

VodkaUS$19.00
PomodoroUS$16.00
Pesto CreamUS$19.00
White ClamUS$28.00
MarinaraUS$16.00
BologneseUS$22.00
Aglio e OlioUS$16.00

Pasta

PenneUS$2.00
SpaghettiUS$2.00
LinguineUS$2.00
Gluten Free PenneUS$2.00
Fresh PappardelleUS$2.00
Hand-Made Three-Cheese RavioliUS$5.00
CavatelliUS$2.00

Protein*

Italian Sausage LinksUS$5.00
ShrimpUS$9.00
MeatballsUS$6.00
Wood-Grilled ChickenUS$6.00

Veggies

BroccoliUS$2.00
SpinachUS$2.00
MushroomsUS$2.00
OnionsUS$2.00
Hot Cherry PeppersUS$2.00
AsparagusUS$4.00

Main Plates

Pan-Roasted Organic Chicken*US$26.00
half semi-boneless organic chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, broccoli, rosemary, roasted red pepper jus
Piatti Parmigiana*
herb panko, mozzarella, spaghetti, marinara
- ChickenUS$23.00
- Eggplant: with StracciatellaUS$21.00
Chicken Marsala*US$25.00
wild mushrooms, marsala wine-butter sauce, spaghetti
Prime New York Steak*US$44.00
wood-grilled, 14 ounces, aged certified Angus, asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes
Wood-Grilled Salmon*US$29.00
smoky apple cider-bourbon glaze, broccolini, whipped cauliflower
Fish and ChipsUS$24.00
ale batter-dipped haddock, shoestring fries, house-made slaw, classic tartar sauce
Steakhouse Burger*US$16.00
Boston lettuce, beefsteak tomato, sliced onion, brioche bun, with fries, pickle and slaw
Our Famous Lobster Roll*US$30.00
warm CT style with melted butter or chilled Maine style lobster salad atop Boston lettuce on a butter-toasted brioche bun, served with fries, slaw and pickle
- King Size with 1/2 Pound of MeatUS$49.00

Wood-Fired Pizza

MargheritaUS$16.00
tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil
FunghiUS$17.00
wild mushrooms, roasted garlic, bacon, baby arugula, mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil
Fig Barbequed ChickenUS$17.00
fig-infused barbeque sauce, caramelized onions, hot cherry peppers, mozzarella, cilantro
Prosciutto ArugulaUS$17.00
fresh mozzarella, shaved parmigiano, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic
VegetarianaUS$17.00
cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, sauteed onions, broccoli, garlic confit, ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiano
AsanteUS$17.00
meatballs, fresh ricotta, mozzarella, tomato sauce, pecorino, basil
Pizza AmericanaUS$15.00
cheese pie with tomato sauce, mozzarella

Wines

full bottle list available upon request

Dry Sparkling

Prosecco, Brut, Franco Amoroso, VenetoUS$11.00
Chandon, Brut, Napa
- SplitUS$15.00

Sweet White

Riesling, Pacific Rim, Columbia ValleyUS$9.00

Lighter Intensity White

Pinot Grigio, Vicolo, Delle VenezieUS$9.00
Gavi, La Scolca, PiedmontUS$12.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Oyster Bay, MarlboroughUS$10.00

Fuller Intensity White

Sancere, Paul Prieur et Fills, Loire ValleyUS$16.00
Chardonnay, Black Stallion, Estate, Napa ValleyUS$12.00

Rose

Fleurs de Prairie, LanguedocUS$12.00

Lighter Intensity Red

Pinot Noir, Kenwood, Yulupa, CaliforniaUS$10.00
Pinot Noir, Firesteed Vineyards, OregonUS$12.00
Malbec, Reserve, Diseno, MendozaUS$10.00

Fuller Intensity Red

Chianti Classico, Tenuta Renieri, TuscanyUS$12.00
Super Tuscan, Tenuta Renieri, "Invetro", TuscanyUS$11.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Bonanza, Wagner Family, CaliforniaUS$12.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley Vineyards, Alexander ValleyUS$14.00

Draft Beer

Whalers | Rise, APA, Rhode Island (5.5%)US$8.00
Sierra Nevada | Hazy Little Thing IPA, CA (6.7%)US$8.00
Allagash | White, ME (5.2%)US$8.00
Peroni | Italy (4.7%)US$8.00
Kona Brewing | Big Wave Golden Ale, Kona (4.4%)US$8.00

Bottles & Cans of Beer

Bud LightUS$5.00
BudweiserUS$5.00
Coors LightUS$5.00
Mich UltraUS$5.00
Woodchuck Hard CiderUS$6.00
Amstel LightUS$6.00
CoronaUS$6.00
Corona LightUS$6.00
Guinness
- CanUS$7.00
HeinekenUS$6.00
PeroniUS$6.00
Athletic Brewing Company, Golden Ale (N/A)
- CanUS$7.00
Athletic Brewing Company, Run Wild IPA (N/A)
- CanUS$7.00

Hard Seltzer

White Claw, Black Cherry, MangoUS$7.00

Specialty Cocktails

Pineapple Dark and StormyUS$13.00
pineapple juice, ginger beer, Gosling's dark rum
The OG Mai TaiUS$14.00
house-infused pineapple rum, Captain Morgan spiced rum, house-made secret mai tai mix, Meyers floater, grenadine splash
Pear MartiniUS$14.00
Absolut pear and elderflower, pear puree, lemon juice, splash citrus vodka, fresh pear
Malibu on the BayouUS$13.00
peach schnapps, Malibu rum, pineapple juice, splash blue curacoa
Deluxe Old FashionedUS$14.00
Bulleit bourbon or rye, bitters, orange twist, Luxardo cherries
Summer CosmoUS$13.00
white cranberry juice, fresh lime juice, citrus vodka, blue curacao, lime wedge
Mezcal PuristUS$13.00
muddled lime, fresh agave, lime juice, mescal
Pomegranate SparklerUS$13.00
prosecco, elderflower liquor, pomegranate juice, lime twist
Black Walnut Old Fashioned or ManhattanUS$14.00
Maker's Mark bourbon, muddled Luxardo cherries, black walnut bitters, orange zest
Huckleberry LemonadeUS$13.00
44 North huckleberry potato vodka, lemonade, splash club soda, lemon wheel
Mediterranean MuleUS$13.00
fig vodka, fresh lime juice, pomegranate juice, ginger beer, lime
Tito's MuleUS$13.00
ginger beer, fresh lime juice
Raspberry LemondropUS$13.00
citrus vodka, house-made lemonade, raspberry puree, sugar rim, fresh lemon
Passion Fruit BelliniUS$13.00
prosecco, Chinola passion fruit liqueur

Sangria

Mixed Berry White
white wine, seasonal berries, prosecco
- GlassUS$11.00
- PitcherUS$24.00
The Perfect Red
mixed fresh fruit, prosecco
- GlassUS$11.00
- PitcherUS$24.00

Luxury Mocktails

Pomegranate StormUS$8.00
cranberry juice, pomegranate juice, ginger beer, fresh lime juice, cranberry, lime
Blood Orange Italian SodaUS$6.00
Pellegrino sparkling water, blood orange puree

The Classics

ManhattanUS$12.00
crafted with Carpano Antica sweet vermouth and Luxardo cherry
MartiniUS$12.00
queen olives or freshly peeled lemon zest

What 1,479 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

4.5Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Connecticut
Seafood
Fairfield
Child-friendly
Fairfield
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant in Westport shines with "freshest fish in town" and "impeccable service." The varied menu pleases many, with standout dishes like lobster rolls and crab cakes. The outdoor igloo dining is a fun experience, and the attentive staff, especially Alessandra and Andrea, elevate every visit.

1,479 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was incredibly attentive and kind. The food was delicious and the atmosphere is unmatched.
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Peter VIP
Connecticut155 reviews
5.0
Dined on 2 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Andi was our server. She is great. One of our favorite Westport restaurants
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steve VIP
New York City29 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was fantastic. She did a great job and a great attitude.
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Margaret VIP
New York City108 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Friendly service and good food. Great neighborhood dining
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Connie
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful meal at a prixe fixe price which was a nice surprise! My fish was a little salty but other than that the meal was superb!
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Gary VIP
New York City10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Just plain old excellent, as usual! Our go to for the best crab cake in CT
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Thomas VIP
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always enjoy the experience at Rizzuto’s! Such a friendly waitress , good food and great cocktails! Even on Valentines Day the service was good. Look forward to going again soon.
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Cristin VIP
New York City7 reviews
3.0
Dined on 15 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Food was very disappointing, as well as the cocktail drink round with a poorly made Manhattan. Have been a few times before and this was not the same quality level. My entree wasn't even hot. They were just churning it out on a busy night. Also, when we order a $130 bottle of Jordan red wine, we'd like to get stemmed cab sav glasses, not casual stemless.
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DianaS
New York City14 reviews
4.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our Valentine’s dinner was delicious. The manilla clams and twin lobster tails were spectacular! Our server was fantastic. My ONLY complaint is that we were freezing. We were seated next to the fireplace by an emergency exit door and, at all 3 tables in that area, people had their coats on. We asked to be moved from near the exit door to the table closest to the fireplace and we still freezing.
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Erika
New York City55 reviews
3.0
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Igloo was delightful as was the server. The food was meh - don’t expect great cuisine other than the salads, raw bar & burgers.
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FAQs

Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport 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 1479 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 9 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
Area
Westport
Hours of Operation
Brunch & Lunch Sat, Sun 12:00–15:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–21:30 Sun 16:00–20:30
Price
$31 to $50
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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.rizzutos.com/
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.

Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Starters

BruschettaUS$11.00

New England Clam ChowderUS$10.00

Burrata CapreseUS$13.00

Steamed Mussels*US$13.00

Meatballs al FornoUS$11.00

Point Judith Calamari FrittiUS$15.00

Wood-Fired Chicken Wings*US$14.00

Stuffed Garlic BaguetteUS$8.00

Bill's Crab Cake*

Antipasto PlatterUS$19.00

Raw Bar Selections

Little Neck Clams

Blue Point Oysters

Colossal Shrimp Cocktail

Greens & Bowls

Summer Vegetable BowlUS$20.00

Gorgonzola Chopped SaladUS$11.00

Organic Baby ArugulaUS$10.00

CaesarUS$10.00

CobbUS$17.00

Salad Additions*

Chicken BreastUS$6.00

SalmonUS$10.00

ShrimpUS$9.00

SteakUS$10.00

Maine Lobster MeatUS$24.00

Pasta Kitchen

Sauce

VodkaUS$19.00

PomodoroUS$16.00

Pesto CreamUS$19.00

White ClamUS$28.00

MarinaraUS$16.00

BologneseUS$22.00

Aglio e OlioUS$16.00

Pasta

PenneUS$2.00

SpaghettiUS$2.00

LinguineUS$2.00

Gluten Free PenneUS$2.00

Fresh PappardelleUS$2.00

Hand-Made Three-Cheese RavioliUS$5.00

CavatelliUS$2.00

Protein*

Italian Sausage LinksUS$5.00

ShrimpUS$9.00

MeatballsUS$6.00

Wood-Grilled ChickenUS$6.00

Veggies

BroccoliUS$2.00

SpinachUS$2.00

MushroomsUS$2.00

OnionsUS$2.00

Hot Cherry PeppersUS$2.00

AsparagusUS$4.00

Main Plates

Pan-Roasted Organic Chicken*US$26.00

Piatti Parmigiana*

Chicken Marsala*US$25.00

Prime New York Steak*US$44.00

Wood-Grilled Salmon*US$29.00

Fish and ChipsUS$24.00

Steakhouse Burger*US$16.00

Our Famous Lobster Roll*US$30.00

Wood-Fired Pizza

MargheritaUS$16.00

FunghiUS$17.00

Fig Barbequed ChickenUS$17.00

Prosciutto ArugulaUS$17.00

VegetarianaUS$17.00

AsanteUS$17.00

Pizza AmericanaUS$15.00

Wines

Dry Sparkling