Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Riverside

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1. Tony's at the J House

4.6

Exceptional(2106)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich

Booked 29 times today

Tony's at the J House menu offers something for everyone-- homemade pasta, fresh fish, Prime dry aged steaks from Allen Brothers and sushi from Miku of Greenwich. Our Menu offers a wonderful twist to traditional Italian dishes. Vibrant salads, seasonal roasted vegetables and a revolving cheese selection round out his innovative menu. We are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. We keep a portion of our tables offline and if you don't see the time you wish, please call us at (203) 698-6999.

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2. Louie's Italian Restaurant and Bar

4.7

Exceptional(868)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich

Booked 11 times today

Louie's Italian Restaurant and Bar is a top choice for special occasions. With its vintage charm and extensive menu, it's a hit with guests. Reviews rave about the 'excellent menu and wine list', 'attentive staff', and 'festive atmosphere'. Perfect for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or just a fun night out, Louie's offers a great balance of food, ambience, and value.

3. L'Escale

4.7

Exceptional(2706)

Price: Very Expensive

• Provencal • Greenwich

Booked 38 times today

The iconic, l’escale restaurant bar, or “port of call” for seasonal Mediterranean cuisine is designed to transport the ambiance of Provence to the Gold Coast of Connecticut. Two-hundred-year-old stone terra cotta tiles from Provence adorn the floors with a wood burning fireplace lending an unmistakable charm and beauty.Located at Delamar Greenwich Harbor Hotel, the restaurant’s intimate decor, along with its wrought iron tonelle covered waterfront terrace and exquisitely designed menu by award winning Executive Chef Frederic Kieffer will deliver the Côte d’Azur right to your table.

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4. Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CT

4.8

Exceptional(1774)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Stamford

Booked 25 times today

Dedicated to the expression of modern American cuisine, Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar is more than just a culinary adventure, it is a true experience. Guests can choose from an array of raw bar favorites, like blue point oysters, little neck clams, and lobster cocktail, along with Mizu Sushi, and steaks and chops like filet mignon and parmesan-crusted veal chop. For those with a sweet tooth, there are several dessert options, like New York style cheesecake, crème brûlée, and the crowd-favorite espresso martini – all served with complimentary water views, as both Prime locations are directly on the water with boat accessibility.Sunday Brunch is offered weekly, with catering options also available. Please note that reservations are recommended but walk-ins are always welcome...allowing you the time to explore our entire property with spectacular waterfront views.

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5. Valbella Connecticut

4.8

Exceptional(1184)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Riverside

Booked 11 times today

Valbella, which since 1992 has been a celebratory place and a regular haunt for the locals who pack it most nights of the week both for its sumptuous food and its astonishing wine cellar, containing 1,450 selections and 16,000 bottles. Downstairs in the wine cellar is where many people hold private parties of various sizes,and what a splendidly beautiful room it is, done in polished wood, with a lovely fireplace, the tables impeccably set, the stemware thin, the temperature geared to the maintenance of the wine.Also an outstanding feature of the wine cellar is a heated granite table that can accommodate up to sixteen guests.

6. Polpo

4.6

Exceptional(1318)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Greenwich

Booked 19 times today

Indulge in the timeless charm of fine dining at Polpo, Greenwich. Serving traditional Tuscan cuisine for over 20 years, our fresh ingredients and exquisite flavors will transport your taste buds to new heights. From fresh fish to delectable lobster, our menu offers a culinary journey like no other. Join us for lunch or dinner, dine-in, carry-out, or delivery options available. Catering and hosting for special events also available. Experience our intimate indoor dining or al fresco patio seating. Cheers to a memorable dining experience with our extensive wine list. Contact our restaurant manager Avnor at Polpobanquet@optonline.net for private events and catering inquiries.

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7. The Capital Grille - Stamford

4.8

Exceptional(2596)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Stamford

Booked 38 times today

Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.

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8. South Bay - Greenwich

4.8

Exceptional(230)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Greenwich

Booked 2 times today

The Siguenza Family welcomed the newest additions to the JS Restaurant Group with the openings of South Bay New Haven and South Bay Greenwich. These are the eighth and ninth restaurants for the Siguenzas as they continue to share their creativity, energy, and passion to provide an exquisitely warm and welcoming dining experience in the communities servedStep inside South Bay and feel swept up in the serenity of a calming sea. From the warm hues of the interior to the nautical ship lap walls, South Bay provides the ultimate coastline dining experience. The menu boasts a variety of Mediterranean inspired, elegant and savory dishes, all created using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Our extensive wine list you'll find second to none and our craft cocktails are refreshing and delicious! With two locations, one in bustling downtown New Haven and the other in the heart of Greenwich on "The Avenue", South Bay is the ideal meeting place for friends and family. Bon Appetit!

9. Tsuki Sushi

4.4

Awesome(63)

Price: Moderate

• Sushi • Greenwich

Booked 3 times today

At Tsuki Sushi, we put a lot of work into getting the freshest products and turning them into inspiring flavors. Join us to discover a Omakase experience that you can write home about. We serve a three course lunch/dinner that includes three appetizers, eleven pieces of Nigiri and a Japanese cheesecake for dessert. Our fish is flown straight from Japan strictly for your pallets pleasure. Paired with our beautiful cocktails and ambiance we hope you will find yourself transported. We look forward to have you over.

10. Sonora Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(2772)

Price: Expensive

• Tapas / Small Plates • Port Chester

Booked 10 times today

Since Rafael Palomino—Sonora’s Executive Chef and Proprietor—opened the doors to this, his flagship Latin-fusion restaurant, he has received accolades from a broad customer base, including an “Excellent” from the New York Times. This creative, Colombian-born (Queens-raised) chef and author of five cookbooks, has since opened 8 more restaurants that span three states (New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania). Sonora, like Palomino’s other restaurants, boasts excellent service and mouth-watering dishes, paired with an extensive wine list and cocktail offerings. In addition to impeccable service and delicious dishes, Sonora’s two-story home offers guests the possibility of having a custom-designed and catered on-site private party, for any occasion, from 12 to 110 people.

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Judy
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful to eat Italian where the chef realizes that Italian food is more than garlic. Loved the food and will be back soon.
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Louie's Italian Restaurant and BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Greenwich
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4.7
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Jonvip
New York City •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
The food and service were great - a quality meal for those looking to enjoy themselves.
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L'EscalePrice: Very Expensive• Provencal• Greenwich
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4.7
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Randivip
New York City •83 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Prime is one of my favorite restaurants in Stamford. My brother and I both had steak. The filet mignon and skirt steak were cooked perfectly. The sides were also excellent. I was disappointed with the martini. The glass wasn’t completely full after the pour and the waitress had to go back to the bartender to get more martini! It’s the food (and a good wine list) that keeps me coming back!
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Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CTPrice: Very Expensive• American• Stamford
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4.8
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Jonathan
Connecticut •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Honestly, for the vibe, the food, and the value, I cannot believe this isn't the top of the list for high-end restaurants in the area. It's an absolute Gem. The owner walked around and checked in on every table—a super friendly fella. The only thing I'd add is that you have to vale your car, which if you're on a date is actually a huge net positive, which I was.
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Tony's at the J HousePrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Greenwich
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4.6
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Barrett
New York City •51 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 6, 2024
Really like how quiet it is. Other restaurants would benefit from understanding how important low noise is to the quality of the experience. fantastic cuisine
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Valbella ConnecticutPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Riverside
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4.8

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36 restaurants available nearby

1. Tony's at the J House

2. Louie's Italian Restaurant and Bar

3. L'Escale

4. Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Stamford CT

5. Valbella Connecticut

6. Polpo

7. The Capital Grille - Stamford

8. South Bay - Greenwich

9. Tsuki Sushi

10. Sonora Restaurant

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