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Il Palio, Shelton, CT

Il Palio

4.8 (1905)
$31 to $50
Italian
5 Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT 06484

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Romantic
ONLINE ORDERING AVAILABLE - ilpalioct.com
Il Palio was named after the race held each summer in Siena, Italy. Created with a passion, the restaurant has been exquisitely designed and beautifully finished with materials from all over the world. No stone was left unturned and time was not a factor in finding exactly what was required to make the "vision" a reality. The atmosphere created is one of quiet comfort in surroundings reminiscent of an Italian villa. The friendly and courteous staff, the outstanding food, and the efficient service all contribute to the ambiance felt by those who visit the restaurant. Il Palio's fine Tuscan cuisine is a pleasing combination of the highest-quality ingredients and the caring preparation by chefs who take pride in the dishes they present. Like the race in Siena, Il Palio is creating lasting impressions.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Saturday Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Margherita Aloi
  • Catering
    Off-Premise Catering: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Private party facilities
    Il Palio offers exquisitely decorated private dining rooms perfect for all your memorable occasions including corporate events and private parties. Our service professionals and event planners attend to every detail, anticipating our guests needs and delivering innovative solutions. Our chef can create authentic Italian, and contemporary dishes for your next social gathering. We focus on reliability, which consistently provides our clients with undeniable elegance that leaves distinct and lasting memories.
  • Neighborhood
    Shelton
  • Cross street
    Bridgeport Ave.
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,905 people are saying

Il Palio reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Good for special occasions

  • Connecticut

    Italian

  • Fairfield

    Good for special occasions

  • Fairfield

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Palio offers an "outstanding" dining experience with exceptional "food and service". Guests consistently praise the "amazing food", including fresh, authentic Italian dishes and delightful appetizers. The restaurant boasts a "beautiful" and "romantic" ambiance, perfect for special occasions. The attentive staff, including standout servers like Justin, ensure a memorable visit.
1,905 Reviews
  1. Pam

    Washington DC7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thoroughly enjoyed it. Space Excellent food, wine, atmosphere and service!

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  2. Lucretia

    Connecticut23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a fabulous waiter called Justin. The food was fabulous. We had the special appetizer with prosciutto, and fresh figs. Delicious! Then an order of sweet gnocchi with short ribs and Halibut. Second time here in two weeks!

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  3. Salvatore

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was great, the staff was attentive and friendly, and the Tiramisu gelato was delicious?

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  4. Jennifer

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always il Palio goes above & beyond with their food & service! Outstanding!

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  5. Ken VIP

    New York City41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner…felt very cared for here once again.

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  6. Manuel

    Connecticut2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a very nice meal, the atmosphere is very romantic. The waiter (Jose) was very friendly and great at anticipating our needs.

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  7. Tom VIP

    New York City31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    another outstanding lunch at Il Palio. Get the Lasagne. It's great!

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  8. Cynthia

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ! Food , service ambience . All excellent !

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  9. Rohit

    Connecticut2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent. The ambiance was very nice . The service was great.

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  10. Lukasz

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tried octopus salad as well as beets with fennel as appetizers; also had half of lasagna special that day (with shrimp and shiitake mushrooms). Appetizers were great - so flavorful. As mIn course we had halibut and grouper. Again both were fantastic. It’s hard not to over order 😋

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FAQs

Il Palio offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 944-0770.

Il Palio is rated 4.8 stars by 1905 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for Il Palio

5 Corporate Drive, Shelton, CT 06484

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Bridgeport Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Shelton
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 11:30 am–9:00 pm Saturday Sat 5:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Plenty of parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Margherita Aloi
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Off-Premise Catering: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
  • Private party facilities
    Il Palio offers exquisitely decorated private dining rooms perfect for all your memorable occasions including corporate events and private parties. Our service professionals and event planners attend to every detail, anticipating our guests needs and delivering innovative solutions. Our chef can create authentic Italian, and contemporary dishes for your next social gathering. We focus on reliability, which consistently provides our clients with undeniable elegance that leaves distinct and lasting memories.
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