Best Authentic Restaurants in Darien

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1. Restaurant L'Ostal

4.8

Exceptional(373)

Price: Expensive

• French • Darien

Booked 4 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

4.3

Awesome(76)

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.

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3. Coromandel - Darien

4.8

Exceptional(81)

Price: Expensive

• Indian • Darien

Welcome to Coromandel’s family of highly rated restaurants.We invite you to experience our food, wine and hospitality.

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4. Çka Ka Qellu - Stamford

4.7

Exceptional(187)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Stamford

Booked 18 times today

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5. Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse - Stamford

4.9

Exceptional(811)

Price: Expensive

• Brazilian • Stamford

Booked 64 times today

Terra Gaucha is a classic Churrascaria (Brazilian Steakhouse) serving various of cuts of beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and seafood all expertly prepared and served by our Gaucho Chefs. The meats are served Rodizio style, meaning all of the grilled meats are presented and carved table-side from large skewers piping hot off the grill. To complement the succulent meats, we offer a large selection of cured meats and imported cheeses, fresh vegetables, and authentic Brazilian hot sides in our gourmet salad bar area. Located in the heart of downtown at the Stamford Town Center, Terra Gaucha brings the best of Gaucho cuisine and hospitality delivered with a guest-first approach.

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6. 1920 Bar and Bistro

3.8

Excellent(86)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • East Norwalk

Booked 2 times today

Our name, inspired by the year the building was built, pays homage to its history as the first electric generation station in Norwalk, then a hat factory, and later a home to beloved restaurants. 1920 Bar and Bistro is a tribute to the past, presenting a fresh concept with classic cocktails, craft beer, and a diverse, seasonal menu inspired by contemporary American cuisine.Prepared by a Mexican-born maestro, who enriched his culinary journey with a passion ignited by the finesse of Italian cuisine. Chef Lazaro has honed his skills in prestigious kitchens such as Pane E Benne in Westport, Paci in Southport, Blue Lemon in Westport, and Bridge Market in Westport. Drawing inspiration from his Mexican roots and a love for the flavors of Italian gastronomy, Chef Lazaro Alvarado brings a unique approach to 1920 Bar and Bistro’s 'New American' menu that is both inventive and rooted in global tradition.

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7. Cheese and Bread - Norwalk

4.3

Awesome(14)

Price: Expensive

• Georgian • Norwalk

Booked 6 times today

Cheese & Bread: A Taste of Georgia in NorwalkCheese & Bread is a new casual neighborhood eatery specializing in authentic Georgian cuisine. We offer a unique dining experience with delicious food, a warm atmosphere, and live music.**Our menu features:*** **Traditional Georgian dishes:** Khachapuri (stuffed bread), khinkali (dumplings), kupati sausage, meat and fish kebabs, chakapuli veal stew, and ojakhuri fried potato with meat and onions.* **Full bar:** Beer, wine, and spirits, including an extensive Georgian wine list.* **Coffee bar:** Enjoy a coffee or tea throughout the day.* **Breakfast:** Starting in August.**We are located at 68 Washington Street in South Norwalk.****Come experience the taste of Georgia at Cheese & Bread!**

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8. Peter Chang - Stamford

4.3

Awesome(6)

Price: Moderate

• Chinese • Stamford

Booked 3 times today

Chef Chang seeks to undertake the monumental task of trying to change Americans' perception of Chinese food, and to bring exacting, high quality authentic Chinese food alongside excellent customer service to everyone across the United States.To accomplish this, he knows he has to be creative and reinvent many classic dishes to tailor to the palates of the crowd, while adding his own imprint to create a modern, innovative take on many traditional dishes to attract those familiar with authentic Chinese food.He hopes his passion can inspire other chefs and restauranteurs, until everyone in the United States can experience the flavors and nuances of his native country's cooking.

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9. Tequila Escape - Stamford

4.4

Awesome(165)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Stamford

Booked 3 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. Boteco Ipanema

4.3

Awesome(506)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Norwalk

Coming soon!We are a first generation Portuguese and Brazilian, family-owned restaurant that prides itself on the experience as well as our fresh and authentic food. Our family is heavily influenced by both countries and we are doing our best to give every guest a taste of both cultures.When you dine here, we want you to feel like you are a part of our family. In both Portugal and Brazil, sitting down to a meal is more than just time spent eating. It's the little moments in life that we get to spend with our family and friends that make life so special. Food will always have the ability to bring people together and we are pleased to be able to share our recipes passed down to us from both sides of our family.Started in 1979 by our father Alfredo Pedro (left), Ipanema is the product of 40 years of passion and dedication to providing the best hospitality experience possible.

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MichaelVIP
New York City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Food was excellent but our orders were messed up a few times. They also completely forgot my wine order
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Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse - StamfordPrice: Expensive• Brazilian• Stamford
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4.9
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Fritz
Key West / Florida Keys •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We traveled from Brookfield for a Birthday Dinner. What an outstanding place. Great food Great staff everyone there was spot on. Thank you all until next time !!!!!
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Restaurant L'OstalPrice: Expensive• French• Darien
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4.8
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TadVIP
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Good food, good ambience, good service … and interesting as we aren’t all familiar with Albanian food. A real surprise and a real gem.
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Çka Ka Qellu - StamfordPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Stamford
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4.7
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MichaelVIP
New York City •38 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 15, 2024
The food was good. The gnocchi were under cooked but the sauce was delicious. The veal Osso Bucco special was very tasty. The service was not very good. We had empty drinks after bringing our drinks from the bar and were never asked if we needed another drink. I would consider going again but if the service doesn’t improve, it would be my last. Separately, it is cold in the restaurant especially near the from window where we were seated.
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Scena Wine BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Darien
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4.3
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Sankaran
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 10, 2024
The food is very authentic especially the Southern Indian dishes. The staff are very courteous and attentive. The tandoori chicken and rack of lamb were outstanding . That cauliflower and okra were delicious. That mango lassi was well made and refreshing. We (5 adults and two children} celebrated my grand daughters birthday . They were very accommodating . we were given several containers and a convenient bag for left overs. This was not my first visit and it will not be my last either!!
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Coromandel - DarienPrice: Expensive• Indian• Darien
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4.8

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34 restaurants available nearby

1. Restaurant L'Ostal

2. Scena Wine Bar

3. Coromandel - Darien

4. Çka Ka Qellu - Stamford

5. Terra Gaucha Brazilian Steakhouse - Stamford

6. 1920 Bar and Bistro

7. Cheese and Bread - Norwalk

8. Peter Chang - Stamford

9. Tequila Escape - Stamford

10. Boteco Ipanema

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