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Branzino  - Castello, Danbury, CT

Castello

4.8
4.8
479 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
The comfortably elegant dining rooms with gentle romantic lighting and traditional Italian decor provide a warm and relaxing setting for an unforgettable dining experience at Castello. Knowledgeable and attentive staff further compliment the perfectly prepared fair and hand selected wines from all over the world.

Family owned and operated since 2007
Our Executive Chef/Owner Deme and sons Nori and Zenel look to provide Danbury with New York City Quality Food and Service

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 743-3828
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Deme Balidemaj
  • Catering
    Catering Available in house or off site, call Nori to get more details <br />at 203 743 3828
  • Private party facilities
    if you are looking to make your next event stress free and easy give us a call and we will handle everything for you. holiday parties to birthday parties we do it all.
  • Neighborhood
    Danbury
  • Cross street
    North Street
  • Parking details
    parking available on either side of the restaurant as well as underneath it, complementary valet parking is available upon request
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • New Year’s Eve Dinner

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    Covering in the new year with us at Castello and enjoy a champagne toast at midnight

What 479 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Best Overall

  • Connecticut

    Best Food

  • Connecticut

    Best Service

  • Connecticut

    Best Value

  • Connecticut

    Italian

  • Fairfield

    Best Overall

  • Fairfield

    Best Food

  • Fairfield

    Best Service

  • Fairfield

    Best Ambiance

  • Fairfield

    Best Value

  • Fairfield

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Castello offers a consistently delightful dining experience with "great food and excellent service." Guests rave about its fresh Italian cuisine, "best cocktails," and attentive staff. The standout Caesar salad made tableside is a must-try. While the parking situation poses challenges, Castello remains a beloved spot for many with its "5-star experience" inside.

479 Reviews
  1. Thomas

    New York City

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We went for Christmas dinner. I had several options for dinner but wanted to check out all of the menus. Castello's did not post a menu on their website or FB page so I called. The person who answered the phone said there was no special menu for Christmas. I said but you had one for Thanksgiving. She said no, just order from the menu. After reviewing the menu we decided we would go there. Well, they had a set menu. I ended up with chicken parmesan for Christmas. Definitely not my choice for a Holiday dinner. But they offered 3 fish dishes, they were out of the steak and offered veal, no thank you. Chicken parmesan, lobster ravioli, or Pene ala vodka. Boy was I bummed. I was planning on some Fried Calamari and maybe chicken francese off the regular menu as I was told we could order from that menu. The chicken dish was ok, a typical chicken parmesan, but nothing spectacular. Had we seen the menu in advance we would have choose a different restaurant. The Arch Restaurant had a better menu and the prices were comparable. I just wish the staff knew what was going on for the holiday so I would have gotten the correct information,

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  2. Andrea

    New York City

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very disappointing meal. Food was very mediocre and meh. Lobster ravioli tasted like something store bought and pasta too al dente. Chicken parm very mediocre. Everything was way overpriced—more than a restaurant in NYC and not even close to the same quality. Also the larger table next to mine who was ordering wine seemed to take priority to mine. Will not be returning.

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  3. James

    Connecticut

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was my 1st time dining at Costello's. Good food we were not rushed even though it was Christmas day. Service was very good. I will go back.

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  4. Richard

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience love the food. Highly recommend if your looking for great food

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  5. Nancy

    VIP

    New York City

    111 reviews

    4.0

    111 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and service. Love the table side dishes such as cacio e pepe. Caesar Salad and desserts. Dietary accommodations easily made. Food is very authentic

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  6. Jim

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, Service and hospitality. Highly recommend the restaurant

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  7. Kristin

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I had a really nice date night at Castello. We sat in the wine room which was quiet with a very nice ambiance. The service , food and drinks were all excellent and made for a wonderful and relaxing dinner experience. We will definitely be back!

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  8. MARISKA

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was exceptional, and the wait staff was abundant, outrageously attentive, and met our every need. We were there for Thanksgiving with a pre-fix menu, and the chef was still happy to accommodate our special requests. The atmosphere has a small restaurant feel with a lovely open bar area and the TV volume off. 5-star experience inside Costello's. There was one significant problem. If you do not make it into one of the 7 or 8 parking spots in the garage or need handicapped access, the parking is horrendous, absolutely awful. Truly, you must back down a very steep incline with cars closely parked on either side with a telephone pole and sign at the bottom of the hill - I am serious! To avoid both of those, which, in the rain and darkness, I did not, you must back onto the sidewalk, then drive forward on the sidewalk and over the curb to merge with traffic. Because of the dangerous parking, I will sadly never return to enjoy this awesome food.

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  9. Carolyn

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Castillo provided delicious meals; attentive and friendly service, and a lovely room. Other patrons were a bit noisy, but all good natured.

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  10. Kimberly

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing from every course of dinner to the service! The tableside Caesar salad is a must!

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FAQs

Castello does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Castello also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 743-3828.

Castello is rated 4.8 stars by 479 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Castello

2 Padanaram Rd., Danbury, CT 06811

Additional information

  • Cross street
    North Street
  • Neighborhood
    Danbury
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    parking available on either side of the restaurant as well as underneath it, complementary valet parking is available upon request
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Deme Balidemaj
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Outdoor Smoking Area, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (203) 743-3828
  • Catering
    Catering Available in house or off site, call Nori to get more details <br />at 203 743 3828
  • Private party facilities
    if you are looking to make your next event stress free and easy give us a call and we will handle everything for you. holiday parties to birthday parties we do it all.
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