By Scott Christ
Ingredients for Italian food
Danbury's history dates back to the 1600's, although it was not incorporated as a city until 1889. Located in the northern part of Connecticut, Danby is the seventh largest city in the state and was formerly known for hat manufacturing--a derby even appears on the city seal because of this. Whether you're in the mood for authentic Italian food, "Americanized" Italian food or plain old pizza, Danby has something for you.
Cafe on the Green Restaurant
Cafe on the Green Restaurant is located on the Richter Park Golf Course and specializes in fine northern Italian cuisine. This upscale restaurant has an elegant, sophisticated ambiance, as evidenced by its white linens, fresh flowers and olive oil on every table. Café on the Green was the recipient of Wine Spectator's Grand Award for the fifth year in a row in 2009 and was noted as one of the best restaurants in Connecticut in the 2008-2009 Zagat Survey Restaurant Guide. Some specialties on the dinner menu include Grazia di Tortellini, featuring cheese tortellini, prosciutto and sweet peas in a light pink cream sauce; and Scaloppine Di Vitello Paradiso, which is a veal scaloppini sautéed with lobster and mozzarella in a light champagne sauce.
Cafe on the Green Restaurant
100 Aunt Hack Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 791-0369
cafeonthegreenrestaurant.com
Castello Restaurant
Castello Restaurant features a casual, comfortable ambiance that is full of old-world Italian charm. The moment you enter you experience a piece of old world Italy, with charming black and white photos, European decor and soft Italian music playing in the background. The pace is slow and relaxed, so don't come here if you're in a rush. Sit back, relax and enjoy an authentic Italian meal. Popular menu items include Pappardelle al Fungi, which features homemade pasta with spinach, portobello mushrooms, walnuts and mascarpone sauce; and the Chateaubriand for two. There's a wonderful wine list full of old- and new-world Italian red and white wines to accompany your dinner selection as well.
Castello Restaurant
2 Padanaram Rd.
Danbury, CT 06811
(203) 743-3828
castello-web.com
Tuscano
Tuscano is located in the heart of Danbury on Main Street and features authentic Italian and American cuisine. Tuscano is known for both its steak and pasta dishes, and features a 94 percent approval rating from consumers on the Boorah website. Tuscano is a place to see and be seen in Danbury but still maintains a relaxed, casual vibe. The restaurant is known around town for its veal and filet mignon, and the wine list is large and impressive. Try the creme brulee for dessert and you won't be disappointed.
Tuscano
275 Main St.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203) 743-0004
Spasi Restaurant
Spasi Restaurant opened its doors in 2003 and has a Soho-esque feel, with dim lighting, exposed duct work, brick walls and a wait staff dressed from head to toe in black. The focal point of the dining room is a large floor-to-ceiling wooden wine rack. Soft jazz music fills the dining room and antique posters adorn the walls. The menu is extensive and you'll find Italian classics such as Pollo Alla Parmigiana, a boneless breast of chicken topped with mozzarella and parmigiana cheeses and baked with a marinara sauce; as well as Bergamo Ravioli, which features veal- and pork-stuffed raviolis tossed with olive oil, garlic, basil and tomatoes with a vegetable stock.
Spasi Restaurant
39 Mill Plain Rd. # B
Danbury, CT 06811-5191
(203) 744-9115
spasict.com
About the Author:
Scott Christ has been writing professionally since 2003. He works as a writer for a health-care communications company in Michigan. He also runs a freelance copywriting business that specializes in marketing and communications materials for the health-care industry. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in business administration from Michigan State University.
Photo Credits:
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