Castello

4.8

479 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

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

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Phone number
(203) 743-3828
Website
http://www.castello-danbury.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Deme Balidemaj
Catering
Catering Available in house or off site, call Nori to get more details <br />at 203 743 3828
Private party facilities
if you are looking to make your next event stress free and easy give us a call and we will handle everything for you. holiday parties to birthday parties we do it all.

Location
2 Padanaram Rd., Danbury, CT 06811
Neighborhood
Danbury
Cross street
North Street
Parking details
parking available on either side of the restaurant as well as underneath it, complementary valet parking is available upon request
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

New Year’s Eve Dinner
Dec 31, 2024 only
Covering in the new year with us at Castello and enjoy a champagne toast at midnight

Gamberetti Castello$18.00
jumbo shrimp, artichoke hearts, roasted pepper, mozzarella, balsamic
Shrimp Cocktail$24.00
(4) jumbo shrimp, cocktail sauce
Calamari Fritti$17.00
fresh calamari, marinara sauce
Artichoke Oreganata$13.00
hearts of artichoke, garlic bread crumbs, lemon white wine sauce
Vongole Oreganata$15.00
little neck clams, garlic bread crumbs
Caprese$14.00
fresh mozzarella, tomato, roasted peppers
Cozze$15.00
prince edward island mussels, tomato broth, garlic, basil
Tuna Tartare$17.00
diced fresh tuna, tomatoes, thinly sliced potato chips

Insalata

Cesare$16.00
crisp romaine, herbed croutons, table side caesar dressing
Insalata Castello$14.00
mixed field greens, red beets, imported gorgonzola, toasted almonds
Insalata di Misticanza$10.00
mixed field greens, tomato, red onions, house dressing
Carpaccio$18.00
thinly sliced filet mignon, arugula, shaved pecorino romano
Insalata di Avocado$16.00
arugula | tomatoes | heart of palm | lemon dressing

Zuppa

Pasta Fagioli$10.00
cannellini beans, buretti pasta, herbed broth
Stracciatella$10.00
italian eggdrop soup with spinach

Contorni

Broccoli Rabe$10.00
Spinach$10.00
Roasted Potatoes$8.00
French Fries$8.00
Sausage & Peppers$10.00

Carni

Pollo Castello$28.00
organic breast of chicken, prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella, roasted bell pepper
Pollo Parmigiana$27.00
organic breaded chicken, marinara, melted mozzarella
Pollo Francese$27.00
organic breast of chicken, egg wash, lemon, white wine
Pollo Scarpariello$28.00
organic chicken and italian sausage with garlic, hot cherry peppers, mushrooms, rosemary
Vitello Marsala$30.00
veal scallopini, mushrooms, marsala wine
Vitello Saltimboca$30.00
veal scallopini, prosciutto di parma, sage, brown cognac sauce
Vitello Castello$34.00
veal scallopini, chopped jumbo shrimp, mushrooms, light tomato sauce
Bistecca alla Griglia$45.00
15 oz. prime n.y strip, 30 days dry aged
Costoletta di Vitello$49.00
14 oz. grass fed veal chop
Filetto di Manzo$56.00
13 oz. center cut prime flet mignon, 30 days dry aged

Pasta

Penne Vodka$22.00
tomato, cream, basil
Rigatoni Bolognese$25.00
homemade meat sauce
Ravioli Pomodoro$22.00
ravioli, ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiana, fresh tomato sauce
Cacio e Pepe$30.00
spaghetti tossed tableside in fresh cheese sauce, drizzle of trufe oil
Spaghetti Carbonara$25.00
spaghetti, pancetta, egg, pecorino romano
Linguini con Vongole$26.00
linguini, little neck clams, garlic, white wine sauce
Spaghetti Castello$30.00
spaghetti, jumbo shrimp, hot cherry peppers, tomato sauce

Pesce

Shrimp Scampi$30.00
jumbo shrimp tossed with garlic and herbs in a lemon sauce, served over linguini
Salmon$36.00
pan seared organic salmon, roma sauce
Ahi Tuna$32.00
peppercorn crust, dijon mustard sauce

What 479 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Castello offers a consistently delightful dining experience with "great food and excellent service." Guests rave about its fresh Italian cuisine, "best cocktails," and attentive staff. The standout Caesar salad made tableside is a must-try. While the parking situation poses challenges, Castello remains a beloved spot for many with its "5-star experience" inside.

479 Reviews

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Thomas
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We went for Christmas dinner. I had several options for dinner but wanted to check out all of the menus. Castello's did not post a menu on their website or FB page so I called. The person who answered the phone said there was no special menu for Christmas. I said but you had one for Thanksgiving. She said no, just order from the menu. After reviewing the menu we decided we would go there. Well, they had a set menu. I ended up with chicken parmesan for Christmas. Definitely not my choice for a Holiday dinner. But they offered 3 fish dishes, they were out of the steak and offered veal, no thank you. Chicken parmesan, lobster ravioli, or Pene ala vodka. Boy was I bummed. I was planning on some Fried Calamari and maybe chicken francese off the regular menu as I was told we could order from that menu. The chicken dish was ok, a typical chicken parmesan, but nothing spectacular. Had we seen the menu in advance we would have choose a different restaurant. The Arch Restaurant had a better menu and the prices were comparable. I just wish the staff knew what was going on for the holiday so I would have gotten the correct information,
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Andrea
New York City
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Very disappointing meal. Food was very mediocre and meh. Lobster ravioli tasted like something store bought and pasta too al dente. Chicken parm very mediocre. Everything was way overpriced—more than a restaurant in NYC and not even close to the same quality. Also the larger table next to mine who was ordering wine seemed to take priority to mine. Will not be returning.
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James
Connecticut
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This was my 1st time dining at Costello's. Good food we were not rushed even though it was Christmas day. Service was very good. I will go back.
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Richard
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great experience love the food. Highly recommend if your looking for great food
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Nancy
VIP
New York City
111 reviews
4.0
111 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. Love the table side dishes such as cacio e pepe. Caesar Salad and desserts. Dietary accommodations easily made. Food is very authentic
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Jim
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, Service and hospitality. Highly recommend the restaurant
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Kristin
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I had a really nice date night at Castello. We sat in the wine room which was quiet with a very nice ambiance. The service , food and drinks were all excellent and made for a wonderful and relaxing dinner experience. We will definitely be back!
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MARISKA
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was exceptional, and the wait staff was abundant, outrageously attentive, and met our every need. We were there for Thanksgiving with a pre-fix menu, and the chef was still happy to accommodate our special requests. The atmosphere has a small restaurant feel with a lovely open bar area and the TV volume off. 5-star experience inside Costello's. There was one significant problem. If you do not make it into one of the 7 or 8 parking spots in the garage or need handicapped access, the parking is horrendous, absolutely awful. Truly, you must back down a very steep incline with cars closely parked on either side with a telephone pole and sign at the bottom of the hill - I am serious! To avoid both of those, which, in the rain and darkness, I did not, you must back onto the sidewalk, then drive forward on the sidewalk and over the curb to merge with traffic. Because of the dangerous parking, I will sadly never return to enjoy this awesome food.
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Carolyn
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Castillo provided delicious meals; attentive and friendly service, and a lovely room. Other patrons were a bit noisy, but all good natured.
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Kimberly
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing from every course of dinner to the service! The tableside Caesar salad is a must!
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FAQs

Castello does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Castello also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 743-3828.

Castello is rated 4.8 stars by 479 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 8 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2 Padanaram Rd., Danbury, CT 06811

Additional information

Cross street
North Street
Neighborhood
Danbury
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
parking available on either side of the restaurant as well as underneath it, complementary valet parking is available upon request
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Deme Balidemaj
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.castello-danbury.com/
Phone number
(203) 743-3828
Catering
Catering Available in house or off site, call Nori to get more details <br />at 203 743 3828
Private party facilities
if you are looking to make your next event stress free and easy give us a call and we will handle everything for you. holiday parties to birthday parties we do it all.

Castello

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

New Year’s Eve Dinner

Appetizers

Gamberetti Castello$18.00

Shrimp Cocktail$24.00

Calamari Fritti$17.00

Artichoke Oreganata$13.00

Vongole Oreganata$15.00

Caprese$14.00

Cozze$15.00

Tuna Tartare$17.00

Insalata

Cesare$16.00

Insalata Castello$14.00

Insalata di Misticanza$10.00

Carpaccio$18.00

Insalata di Avocado$16.00

Zuppa

Pasta Fagioli$10.00

Stracciatella$10.00

Contorni

Broccoli Rabe$10.00

Spinach$10.00

Roasted Potatoes$8.00

French Fries$8.00

Sausage & Peppers$10.00

Carni

Pollo Castello$28.00

Pollo Parmigiana$27.00

Pollo Francese$27.00

Pollo Scarpariello$28.00

Vitello Marsala$30.00

Vitello Saltimboca$30.00

Vitello Castello$34.00

Bistecca alla Griglia$45.00

Costoletta di Vitello$49.00

Filetto di Manzo$56.00

Pasta

Penne Vodka$22.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$25.00

Ravioli Pomodoro$22.00

Cacio e Pepe$30.00

Spaghetti Carbonara$25.00

Linguini con Vongole$26.00

Spaghetti Castello$30.00

Pesce

Shrimp Scampi$30.00

Salmon$36.00

Ahi Tuna$32.00

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