Submitted by AdministrativeCost2 t3_10k8nd2 in StamfordCT
I'd like to take my girlfriend out somewhere nice for our anniversary. We're not the kind of couple that believes the more expensive a place is the better it is, so I'm not concerned about the price but it doesn't need to someplace that known for being expensive, if that makes sense. Just looking for a place with a nice atmosphere that feels like a romantic place to go on a date and get dressed up for.
I second Match. Unless you plan on eating at 5pm on a Tuesday afternoon good luck with reservations at Cafe Silvium.
You can go grab a drink at tomato tomato if there's a wait. They also started taking reservations during covid, although I haven't been there in a little bit and that may have changed again.
Quartiere would get my vote
She does enjoy that place, but we've been there a handful of times already so I'm not sure it'll feel special/unique enough.
My wife and I love Siena. Legit Italian food, not uptight, great cocktails.
cka ka qellu has a super cute vibe!
Live music on weekend evenings too. I was there Saturday, it was PACKED
Chez Vous Bistro is my typical recommendation. Kotobuki is also an intimate spot but maybe not what you're looking for.
I like Barcelona, their wine selection is extensive and the food is good too!
Barcelona can get pricey but try the location in Norwalk CT way nicer than the Stamford location and even nicer Spring and Summertime at the Barcelona in Fairfield off the Meritt at the Hi Ho Hotel iis a great spot.
L’Ostal in Darien has the best service of any restaurant I’ve been to in Fairfield County. Absolutely delicious. You can make it as expensive or less expensive as you like (you could both get pasta and the wine by the glass and keep it reasonable or could blow it out and spend hundreds of dollars) Hard to get a reservation. They’re on opentable.
Olio is a great date spot in Springdale.
honestly their house wine is great - kyle the bartender is spectacular and would highly recommend a bar seat because it’s part of the experience. definitely get the prosciutto
Ooo I’ll have to try a bar seat next time
Haven't heard of either of those! Thanks I'll check them out and see what she thinks.
Table 104 is a great spot!
Le’escale at the Delamar in Greenwich. It’s not really much more expensive than other restaurants and really nice. Have a wood fire place. Bring cash for tipping valet.
Olio is fantastic. Cafe Silvium is really good too.
I went to Prime recently and it was great but definitely very expensive.
Brasitas in Stamford. You won’t find better tasting food in town!
Columbus Park Trattoria. Excellent drinks, service and Italian food without the waiting/price of Cafe Silvium (which, for the record, is very good, but yes, impossible to walk in and get a table at a normal “dinner” time)
Olio or Siena both would be perfect for that!
Gray Goose Cafe in Southport. Amazing vibes, amazing food.
Prime
Le Fat Poodle in Old Greenwich blew us away. Best date night meal we’ve had in a while.
Another vote for Cafe Silivum. Two friends of mine (a couple) go there for their anniversary annually and swear by it.
We love Table 104
I highly recommend washington prime in norwalk
My girlfriend and I really enjoyed Divina off of Broad Street
Gabriele's steakhouse in Westport
Madonia on High Ridge is a hidden gem for date nights
Le Fat Poodle in Old Greenwich. Spectacular food and service. And if it’s a birthday, they’ll sing you 50 Cent / BeeGees birthday remix. That’s always a plus.
MrMangoTango22 t1_j5p2bzu wrote
Some nice plates might be Cafe Silvium, Olio and Match in Norwalk.