A Great Variety of Restaurants in Darien, CT

Global flavors

• Restaurant L'Ostal: Experience the warmth and vibrancy of Southern French cuisine at L'Ostal. This restaurant offers a menu featuring classic dishes from Provence and the surrounding regions. L'Ostal boasts a charming and intimate atmosphere, perfect for a romantic evening or a special occasion.
  
  
• Little Thai Kitchen: Craving the bold and flavorful world of Thai cuisine? Little Thai Kitchen delivers an authentic experience. Their menu features fragrant curries, stir-fries bursting with fresh vegetables, and tasty noodle dishes. The restaurant offers various spice levels to cater to all palates, ensuring a delicious and satisfying meal.
  
  
• Bodega Taco Bar: Embark on a culinary adventure to Mexico at Bodega Taco Bar. This lively restaurant specializes in authentic Mexican street food. The menu features delicious tacos with various fillings, fresh ceviches, and refreshing margaritas.
  
  
• Coromandel: Anyone who enjoys traditional Indian dishes should stop by Coromandel. The restaurant’s chic interior raises expectations, and the menu delivers unmissable dishes like marinated lamb chops, tandoori chicken kebabs, and fish curry. Every item is made to order and served with beautifully flamboyant presentation.
  
  
• Crepes Choupette: If you want to feel like you are traveling in Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, or the Netherlands, you must stop here and enjoy the most authentic, creative, and delicious crepes anywhere in the area. The chef has special evenings when he serves fondue or raclette (seating is very limited on these nights).
  
  
• Hibachi Sushi Ya: The classy Hibachi Sushi Ya has one of Darien’s most comprehensive menus. The hibachi chefs bring high energy to creating chicken, steak, fish, duck, and lamb entrees. The restaurant’s attentive servers help you narrow your options and choose the best possible order. It’s an excellent spot to celebrate a birthday or special occasion.
  
  
• Naya: Bright and airy, Naya is the restaurant of choice for diners craving Lebanese. This modern addition to Darien Commons has outdoor seating and plenty of vegan options. Naya’s unique counter-service setup lets you build your meal through four choices — a base, a protein, flavorful garnishes, and Middle Eastern dips (including hummus).
  
  
• Antonio’s Italian Bistro: Antonio’s Italian Bistro is one of Darien’s best-reviewed establishments. Located on Boston Post Rd., the restaurant provides a white-tablecloth dining experience with some of the best pasta in town. Delicious mushroom cream sauce, sauteed seafood, and wood-oven-roasted chicken are just a few of the menu’s many highlights.
  
  
• Molto: The newest addition to Darien Commons in the Heights, Molto has a vibrant energy and hip atmosphere, offering beloved Italian dishes like handcrafted pasta, brick oven pizzas, small plates, and antipasti boards with salumi and specialty cheeses. Pair your meal of choice with any of Molto’s dozens of wines and cocktails.
  
  
• Nino’s: Nino’s is a family-owned Italian restaurant with a welcoming atmosphere and a dedicated local following. The garlic bread and fried calamari headline the appetizer menu, and every one of the fresh salads is a hit. The chicken, veal, and seafood dinners are served in generous portions and come with a side of pasta. Nino’s is synonymous with comfort in Darien.
  
  
• Darien Hunan Kitchen: Hunan Kitchen cooks pan-Asian cuisine that is divided into three categories: ramen, sushi, and traditional Asian. It’s considered the best pan-Asian cuisine in the area and is one of Darien’s best options for take-out. Try the fried dumplings, wonton soup, Kung Pao chicken, or anything from the sushi menu.

American Cuisine and Comfort Food

• The Goose American Bistro & Bar: The Goose American Bistro & Bar is a local favorite for casual dining in Darien. Set in a historic building with rustic charm, this bistro offers a menu of familiar American dishes with a modern twist.
  
  
• Ten Twenty Post: Ten Twenty Post is a sophisticated neighborhood eatery with understated elegance and charm. The menu features a variety of dishes inspired by American comfort food — wood-fired pizzas, homemade pasta, and succulent grilled steaks.
  
  
• Rory's Restaurant: Rory's Restaurant is a beloved institution in Darien, known for its American fare served in a warm and inviting setting. The restaurant's cozy dining room and attentive service create an atmosphere of warmth and care, making it a suitable choice for any occasion.
  
  
• The Granola Bar: Located next door to Ten Twenty Post, The Granola Bar is a community fixture. The versatile daytime menu has something for every taste, including iced lattes, an impressive lineup of cocktails, and breakfast served all day. If you’re there for dinner, choose from delicious mains like blackened salmon and eggplant zucchini lasagna.
  
  
• Scena Wine Bar & Restaurant: A downtown Darien favorite since opening in 2010, Scena combines a warmly lit dining room with a pleasant al fresco section. Steel and glass wine cases line the walls, and the heart of the restaurant is its wood-fired brick oven. Scena’s Mediterranean cuisine focuses on seafood, pasta, and fresh vegetables. Stay after dinner to enjoy cognac or scotch digestifs.
  
  
• Seamore’s: As you might glean from its name, the hallmark of Seamore’s is sustainable seafood. The Darien branch of this New York City restaurant includes all the best fresh catches — fresh oysters and “off the dock” squid, salmon, tuna, and scallops. Pro tip: try the “Reel Deal” for delicious fish served over spaghetti or salad.
  
  
• Post Corner Pizza: An institution in Darien, this family-friendly restaurant is the go-to for every family and child who grew up in Darien. Locals go here for comfort and familiarity, great deep-dish pizzas, and probably the best Greek salad in the county.

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