The Hope Street Pappa's Pizzeria location is second of two locations in the city of Stamford. Pappa's Pizzeria has been serving the orginal Pappa's recipe to the Glenbrook community for over 14 years and has maintained the same recipe that everyone has grown to know and love for over 50 years. Pappa's is family-owned and operated and is known for its gourmet pizzas, salads, fish and chicken platters, pasta dishes, gyros, souvlaki and grinders, wraps and wedges.
As the proud owner of Rinaldi's Deli and Grill, Dominick Colandro understands that times are tough with the current economy. That's why he chooses to keep his prices low while maintaining the high quality of his food and service. He's been serving locals from his East Main Street location for over two decades, and to this day, no sandwich on the menu sells for over $6.50. He uses only choice Boar's Head meats. Everything is prepared fresh. Rinaldi's offers daily specials, and delivery and catering services are available. A steam table is also filled with delicious items from 11am - 3pm.
Luigi's Restaurant & Pizzeria is a family style Italian restaurant located on High Ridge Road in Stamford. The location offers a wide ranging menu, including all types of pasta, salads, pizza, wings, appetizers, wraps, soups, subs and rolls. The restaurant has daily lunch and dinner specials. Some dishes include minestrone, cobb salad, chicken cutlet, turkey BLT, tuna salad, Philly cheesesteak, pasta bolognese, pasta alla vodka, linguini, and much more. Online ordering is available as well as gluten free selections and catering for special events.
Enzo's has been located in the Glenbrook community for three years. Meals include a wide variety of fine Italian dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Daily specials, catering, take-out party trays and delivery is available.
Helen's Luncheonette has been operating for more than 25 years in the Glenbrook area of Stamford. Locals and visitors alike enjoy home-style cooking from delicious omelets, pancakes, fresh made sandwiches, salads, soups and daily specials.
Bar Rosso is a Stamford-based restaurant and bar. The menu includes a variety of cuisines with a focus on Italian tapas-style food. Dishes include crushed potatoes, wood-oven pizza, artisan cheeses, pancetta and whipped chicken liver. The main dining room seats 40 people while the bar seats 35. A private room is also available. Visit Bar Rosso's website for more information on the restaurant and its services, including information on how to request a reservation and a more extensive description of the menu.
The Italian Center of Stamford (IC) serves Stamford and the surrounding towns with numerous recreational and educational activities for people of all ages. The club is located on twenty-eight acres of land in North Stamford.
A general membership provides individuals and families with access to an indoor pool, three outdoor pools, tennis and basketball courts, an indoor gym and a miniature golf course. The athletic department hosts personal-training sessions, a swim team and birthday parties. There's also a men's club, which offers its members exclusive locker rooms, steam rooms and golf outings.
General members also receive discounts on IC's licensed Nursery School and Kiddie Camp for three to six-year olds. Day Camp is for children entering kindergarten through 6th grade. Extended hours are also available.
IC runs a banquet and conference center for weddings, corporate affairs and other special events. IC can accommodate up to 600 guests, and clients have three spacious rooms to choose from. IC also hosts outdoor events on its picnic grounds. Invited guests have exclusive access to a pool, tennis courts and other amenities.
Emilia's is a full-service stop for the taste buds. There are deli delights like the prosciutto or
garlic-bread parmigiana. The shop-described "famous" pizza is available in selections like "Home Alone" (topped with onion, garlic and cherry peppers) and the classic margherita (sliced tomatoes, salami and fresh garlic). Family-owned and run, Emilia's has been at its Cove Road location for nearly 30 years.
Sorrento Pizzeria & Restaurant is know for its delicious Margherita pizza and chicken parmesan. Open everyday for lunch and dinner, Sorrento's is currently running a special: $2 for a slice of regular cheese pizza. Patrons can eat in or take out, but the restaurant also delivers.
Cotto's menu, which is inspired by Restaurateur Claudio Ridolfi, who hails from Roma, Italia, includes antipasti, Italian tapas, house-made mozzarella, brick-oven pizza, fresh fish and meat specialties and hand-made pasta. A selection of 200+ wine labels from Italy and other countries are offered as well.
Fresh and simple ingredients are the secret to the success of this popular downtown restaurant. Family-owned and operated since 1985, Columbus Park Trattoria offers daily specials and a great
wine list. "We want people to feel as if they were in our house in our country, tasting the foods we grew up on," the owners proclaim. Some favorite dishes include: Ossobuco, Branzino alle Erbe and the
Calamari Fritti.
The Best in Gourmet catering company has been creating culinary delights since the 1960s, and now it serves the beautiful downtown venue of Hibernian Hall.
Chefs and owners Steven Kopf and Chris Wuestenhoefer were trained at The New York Restaurant School and Johnson & Wales, and they have both had experience in high-end New York restaurant life. Focusing on quality and presentation, the caterers create their masterpieces at the Hall. Some tasty dishes include: Toasted Lemon Orzo Salad or Brie Pear and Endive on a Mini Walnut Raisin Roll.
Hibernian Hall features a large ballroom and stage and a separate, more intimate clubhouse room with a fireplace and bar. Weddings, corporate events, luncheons, inaugural balls, clam bakes are just a few of the functions to which Best In Gourmet caters.
Belltown Pizza is primarily a take-out restaurant in the Belltown section of Stamford. This restaurant has great regular and Sicilian-style pizza with a few tables for dine-in eating. Belltown Pizza has been in Stamford for more than a generation and sponsors a little league team each year.
Rico's Pizza offers a range of pizzas. Its menu includes a range of toppings and specialty pizzas, such as barbecue chicken, meat lovers, figazza, white, veggie and margherita. It also offers a selection of salads. It offers delivery services.
