Restaurant L'Ostal

4.8

373 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines

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.

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Italian, Spanish
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(475) 328-9629
Website
http://www.restaurantlostal.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jared Sippel

Location
22 Center St, Darien, CT 06820-4501
Neighborhood
Darien
Cross street
Center Street and Tokeneke Road
Parking details
We have ample free three hour parking in the lot behind us, and are seconds away from exit 12 on Interstate 95.
Public transit
Conveniently located steps from Metro North stop at Darien.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 373 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Connecticut
Great for fine wines
Connecticut
Romantic
Connecticut
Good for special occasions
Fairfield
Best Service
Fairfield
Great for fine wines
Fairfield
Romantic
Fairfield
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Restaurant L'Ostal is a beloved French bistro in Darien, consistently praised for its "great food and wonderful service." Guests appreciate the "exquisite" dining experiences and "superb" ambiance. With attentive staff and a sophisticated atmosphere, it has become a "local favorite" for special occasions. Highly recommended by patrons!

373 Reviews

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Fritz
Key West
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
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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debbie
VIP
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 11, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great new restaurant with great vibe! I would definitely recommend it!
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Jeanne
VIP
New York City
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love L’Ostal. Fabulous food and service. The staff goes above and beyond
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Danielle
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great food, amazing service. Restaurant is a little on the noisy side when outdoor seating isn’t available.
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alex
New York City
139 reviews
5.0
139 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
thank you eugene & co.! wonderful food, vino & service! love the fougasse, haricot vert, skate & duck!!! see you soon!
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Marshall
New York City
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food, great service. Noise level suggested business dinner on the company card is alive and well! Wine list is extensive, but could offer some more mid priced bottles. Best restaurant in Darien, maybe best in Fairfield county.
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Jeanne
VIP
New York City
55 reviews
5.0
55 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, great food and service. We love going to this place
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Erika
VIP
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service are the stars here! Delicious specials and attentive service. Always a great meal
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OpenTable Diner
Connecticut
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great restaurant! No other place like it. For a vegetarian/ chicken only person, the Sformado and Green Circle Chicken were absolutely delectable, 10/10. Great dessert choices, too. Restaurant L’Ostal is my go-to for any and all special occasions!
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Ray
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service were both exceptional. My only wish would be more garlic on the escargot and backs on the bare stools as three hours is hard on the back. The evening was top off by seeing a Gerard Puvis lithograph in the men’s room!!
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Restaurant L'Ostal is rated 4.8 stars by 373 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 25, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

22 Center St, Darien, CT 06820-4501

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Center Street and Tokeneke Road
Neighborhood
Darien
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Italian, Spanish
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We have ample free three hour parking in the lot behind us, and are seconds away from exit 12 on Interstate 95.
Public transit
Conveniently located steps from Metro North stop at Darien.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jared Sippel
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.restaurantlostal.com/
Phone number
(475) 328-9629

Restaurant L'Ostal

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