Restaurant L'Ostal

4.9

389 Reviews

$31 to $50

French

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2 people

Apr 2, 2025

April 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

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.

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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 389 people are saying

Restaurant L'Ostal reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Connecticut
Great for fine wines
Fairfield
Best Service
Fairfield
Great for fine wines

Review summary

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Restaurant L'Ostal delights diners with "excellent food" and "impeccable service." Its "fabulous atmosphere" and "knowledgeable staff" ensure a memorable experience. The French-inspired menu features standouts like escargot and duck confit. While some note the noise level, the "exceptional wine list" and "divine desserts" make it a must-visit in Darien.

389 Reviews

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Erika VIP
New York City16 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistency at the highest level. Delish food, great service, lively atmosphere
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EMILYVB VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent dining experience. Loved the food. Perfect place for couples, catching up with a friend, or even a business meet up.
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kathyw
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on March 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Wonderful. Food was delicious. Waiter was great. We went early. By 6:30 it became very noisy. Thank you.
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Cathy VIP
London16 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food is always delicious! Nicholas is the best waiter! He’s so knowledgeable about the food and you can tell he enjoys his job!
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alex VIP
New York City148 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
fabulous evening! delicous food, wonderful service and delightful atmosphere! bavette steak is a wonderful new addition! sole was phenomenal! thank you eugene, christina and everyone at l’ostal for making our evening extra special!
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Carlos
New York City1 review
2.0
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
I am not sure if I am confused or it was a Very disappointing Experience! As the web says this concept is meant to be French, not inspired in France, French! However a real and auténtico French restaurant might not be worth the risk. The menu shows this too, not even French desserts. I would say it is a “European” inspired restaurant. Service was impecable as expected when you pay $25 for a 6oz glass of wine, however the decor and ambiance are well behind. We had a delicious homemade Pretzel, Pastas and gnocchis. Overall not worth the drive so we’ll keep trying others….
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Kimberly VIP
New York City49 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best restaurant in town. These folks know what they’re doing. Besides excellent food and service, it’s incredibly refreshing to be in a restaurant where there’s sufficient lighting to read the menu!! This place does not disappoint.
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ERIKA VIP
San Francisco4 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant! Never disappoints! Great vibe, fabulous service and exceptional food and wine!
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Filip
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 29, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Took my girlfriend for her birthday and the service was nothing short of what you’d come to expect from an exclusive establishment. Everything was professionally handled including arranging a flower delivery to be presented upon our arrival and a handwritten note thanking us for celebrating her birthday. If you’re in search for a place that will deliver on creating cherished memories, you’ve found it here.
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Luca
New York City20 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant is fantastic! Without question the best restaurant I have been to in Fairfield County. The food is beyond and the wine list is really great too. Looking forward to going back soon.
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FAQs

Restaurant L'Ostal is rated 4.9 stars by 389 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 15 times today

22 Center St, Darien, CT 06820-4501

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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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