Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport

Name: Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant - Westport
Address: 540 Riverside Avenue, Westport, CT, United States, 06880
Telephone: (203) 221-1002
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

1463 Reviews

$31 to $50

Seafood

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 26 times today

Child-friendly
Great for outdoor dining
Charming

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.

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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

Popular dishes

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 1,463 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
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Connecticut
Child-friendly
Connecticut
Seafood
Fairfield
Child-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Rizzuto's Oyster Bar and Restaurant in Westport offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic service" and "amazing food." Known for its fresh seafood and varied menu, it caters to diverse tastes. Patrons appreciate the attentive staff and creative outdoor seating options like cabanas and igloos. Ideal for both intimate dinners and larger gatherings.

1,463 Reviews

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Thomas
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love rizzotos - always welcoming, warm, and reliably good food with good kids menu too.
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Jeffrey
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent salmon and swordfish. Delicious eggplant parm and chicken Marsala. Great pizza. Beautiful holiday decor.
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Barbara
New York City
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Upon walking in, the restaurant is very nice and the fireplace is beautiful. It was very nicely decorated but let’s talk about the food. Order oysters and we did not like them the taste was add, I wouldn’t order them again. The calamari was good the portion was on the smaller size however they were priced accordingly. We also order the lobster roll with was good but I won’t say it was amazing. All of the food came out super fast, the appetizers came out with our drinks and 10 minutes later our entrails were out. We were literally at the restaurant for not even 40 minutes. We drove all the way from NJ because of the great reviews.
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Hal
New York City
20 reviews
4.0
20 reviews
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
My wife and I had dinner at Rizzuto's late Sunday afternoon and the food and service was very good. The problem was even though the fireplace in the main dining room was blazing and the pizza oven was on full, we were cold. Granted it was a cold afternoon with a temperature in the 20's it was uncomfortable. We asked to be seated closer to the fireplace but were advised that they were unavailable even though there were only 2 other tables occupied in the whole dining room. Some of the waiters were wearing padded vests to keep warm. We had to leave before dessert.
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Virginia
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious. Atmosphere was very cozy. Service was good.
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DavidF
VIP
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great waiters! A little noisy because of a baby shower going on in the main dining room.
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John
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 1 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I had not been in years so we decided to try with the family. Bottom line is that it’s overpriced for food that was just ok. There are plenty better places in the area.
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David
VIP
Los Angeles
57 reviews
4.0
57 reviews
Dined on 27 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a great server who ordered our food promptly. We had a six year old who was very impatient. Great family restaurant which is a good value. Parking is somewhat difficult.
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Sharon
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside in an igloo. Like a private dining room. It was cold outside, but warm in the igloo. Food, service, and value we're all excellent - as always. But sitting outside fixed the one gripe we had always had - too noisy. Sitting in the igloo made it perfect!
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Kirsten
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 22 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I cannot remember our servers name, but she was THE BEST
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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 1463 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 26 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

Bill's Crab Cake

Our Famous Lobster Roll

Bruschetta

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