Anchoring Connecticut’s “Gold Coast,” Stamford’s restaurant scene is a sophisticated blend of New York influence, local seafood bounty, and world-spanning ambition.
The city’s top tables bring families, commuters, and foodies together every night.
1. Columbus Park Trattoria
A family-run legend, Columbus Park is the soul of Stamford’s Italian heritage—fresh pasta, veal marsala, branzino al forno, and the region’s best tiramisu.
The décor is cozy and bustling, with photos of generations of patrons on the walls, and service that makes you feel like part of the family.
2. The Capital Grille
Prime steaks, classic seafood towers, elegant service, deep wine cellar—Capital Grille is the city’s ultimate celebration spot.
Business leaders, families, and couples crowd the white tablecloths for lobster mac and cheese, filet mignon, and legendary peppercorn sauce. The bar is its own after-work scene.
3. Pellicci’s Restaurant
Serving Stamford since 1947, Pellicci’s is beloved for red sauce comfort: baked ziti, sausage and peppers, stuffed artichokes, and grandma’s meatballs.
Porterhouse steaks, veal chops, and garlic bread flood long tables for birthdays and Sunday family get-togethers.
4. Elm Street Diner
What began as a classic ’50s diner is now a social-media mecca, pinging with rainbow milkshakes, sky-high French toast towers, and classics like burgers, pancakes, and patty melts.
Young families and “foodstagrammers” make this a must-visit for creative comfort food.
5. Remo’s Brick Oven Pizza
Voted time and again Stamford’s favorite pizza, Remo’s turns out ultra-crispy, bubbling brick-oven pies—white clam, margherita, sausage and pepper, and of course, the “Remo’s Special.”
Service is quick, the crowd is cheerful, and takeout is a citywide staple.
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