Castello

Name: Castello
Address: 2 Padanaram Rd., Danbury, CT, United States, 06811
Telephone: (203) 743-3828
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

482 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 5, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Neighbourhood gem
Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions

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
Website
http://www.castello-danbury.com/
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.

Location
2 Padanaram Rd., Danbury, CT 06811
Neighbourhood
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

Valentines Day
US$95.00 per person
Feb 14, 2025 only
Come spoil the one you love with an amazing meal that you won’t soon forget. Executive chef Deme Balidemaj has put together a mouth watering menu sure to entice your tastebuds.

Gamberetti CastelloUS$18.00
jumbo shrimp, artichoke hearts, roasted pepper, mozzarella, balsamic
Shrimp CocktailUS$24.00
(4) jumbo shrimp, cocktail sauce
Calamari FrittiUS$17.00
fresh calamari, marinara sauce
Artichoke OreganataUS$13.00
hearts of artichoke, garlic bread crumbs, lemon white wine sauce
Vongole OreganataUS$15.00
little neck clams, garlic bread crumbs
CapreseUS$14.00
fresh mozzarella, tomato, roasted peppers
CozzeUS$15.00
prince edward island mussels, tomato broth, garlic, basil
Tuna TartareUS$17.00
diced fresh tuna, tomatoes, thinly sliced potato chips

Insalata

CesareUS$16.00
crisp romaine, herbed croutons, table side caesar dressing
Insalata CastelloUS$14.00
mixed field greens, red beets, imported gorgonzola, toasted almonds
Insalata di MisticanzaUS$10.00
mixed field greens, tomato, red onions, house dressing
CarpaccioUS$18.00
thinly sliced filet mignon, arugula, shaved pecorino romano
Insalata di AvocadoUS$16.00
arugula | tomatoes | heart of palm | lemon dressing

Zuppa

Pasta FagioliUS$10.00
cannellini beans, buretti pasta, herbed broth
StracciatellaUS$10.00
italian eggdrop soup with spinach

Contorni

Broccoli RabeUS$10.00
SpinachUS$10.00
Roasted PotatoesUS$8.00
French FriesUS$8.00
Sausage & PeppersUS$10.00

Carni

Pollo CastelloUS$28.00
organic breast of chicken, prosciutto di parma, fresh mozzarella, roasted bell pepper
Pollo ParmigianaUS$27.00
organic breaded chicken, marinara, melted mozzarella
Pollo FranceseUS$27.00
organic breast of chicken, egg wash, lemon, white wine
Pollo ScarparielloUS$28.00
organic chicken and italian sausage with garlic, hot cherry peppers, mushrooms, rosemary
Vitello MarsalaUS$30.00
veal scallopini, mushrooms, marsala wine
Vitello SaltimbocaUS$30.00
veal scallopini, prosciutto di parma, sage, brown cognac sauce
Vitello CastelloUS$34.00
veal scallopini, chopped jumbo shrimp, mushrooms, light tomato sauce
Bistecca alla GrigliaUS$45.00
15 oz. prime n.y strip, 30 days dry aged
Costoletta di VitelloUS$49.00
14 oz. grass fed veal chop
Filetto di ManzoUS$56.00
13 oz. center cut prime flet mignon, 30 days dry aged

Pasta

Penne VodkaUS$22.00
tomato, cream, basil
Rigatoni BologneseUS$25.00
homemade meat sauce
Ravioli PomodoroUS$22.00
ravioli, ricotta, mozzarella, parmigiana, fresh tomato sauce
Cacio e PepeUS$30.00
spaghetti tossed tableside in fresh cheese sauce, drizzle of trufe oil
Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$25.00
spaghetti, pancetta, egg, pecorino romano
Linguini con VongoleUS$26.00
linguini, little neck clams, garlic, white wine sauce
Spaghetti CastelloUS$30.00
spaghetti, jumbo shrimp, hot cherry peppers, tomato sauce

Pesce

Shrimp ScampiUS$30.00
jumbo shrimp tossed with garlic and herbs in a lemon sauce, served over linguini
SalmonUS$36.00
pan seared organic salmon, roma sauce
Ahi TunaUS$32.00
peppercorn crust, dijon mustard sauce

What 482 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Fairfield
Great for fine wines
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.

482 Reviews

C
Closeenuff
VIP
New York City
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Go for the cacio et pepe pasta, prepared table side. Our group of 3 had pasta entrees after Caesar salad and tuna tartare. The carbonara was more pancetta than Rome's; get extra garlic for the linguini vongole. Stay for the zabaglione ---who else makes it. It's made tableside and just boozy enough. Nice and efficient staff; cozy and festive ambiance.
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Bill
VIP
Connecticut
92 reviews
3.0
92 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
The food was excellent. The young man that cleared tables and set them up was very good. Our server ignored us . It took MANY minutes for us to be able to ask a question or place an order. We were very close to leaving without ordering any thing due to the delays.
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Dan
Connecticut
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This is our favorite Italian restaurant in the area! Any ratings that I submitted I will discuss privately with the owner. All that said this place rocks.
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Thomas
New York City
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
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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Andrea
New York City
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2024
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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James
Connecticut
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 25, 2024
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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R
Richard
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2024
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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Nancy
VIP
New York City
113 reviews
4.0
113 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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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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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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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 4.7 stars by 482 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jan 5, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

2 Padanaram Rd., Danbury, CT 06811

Additional information

Cross Street
North Street
Neighbourhood
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

Website
http://www.castello-danbury.com/
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.

Castello

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Valentines Day

Appetizers

Gamberetti CastelloUS$18.00

Shrimp CocktailUS$24.00

Calamari FrittiUS$17.00

Artichoke OreganataUS$13.00

Vongole OreganataUS$15.00

CapreseUS$14.00

CozzeUS$15.00

Tuna TartareUS$17.00

Insalata

CesareUS$16.00

Insalata CastelloUS$14.00

Insalata di MisticanzaUS$10.00

CarpaccioUS$18.00

Insalata di AvocadoUS$16.00

Zuppa

Pasta FagioliUS$10.00

StracciatellaUS$10.00

Contorni

Broccoli RabeUS$10.00

SpinachUS$10.00

Roasted PotatoesUS$8.00

French FriesUS$8.00

Sausage & PeppersUS$10.00

Carni

Pollo CastelloUS$28.00

Pollo ParmigianaUS$27.00

Pollo FranceseUS$27.00

Pollo ScarparielloUS$28.00

Vitello MarsalaUS$30.00

Vitello SaltimbocaUS$30.00

Vitello CastelloUS$34.00

Bistecca alla GrigliaUS$45.00

Costoletta di VitelloUS$49.00

Filetto di ManzoUS$56.00

Pasta

Penne VodkaUS$22.00

Rigatoni BologneseUS$25.00

Ravioli PomodoroUS$22.00

Cacio e PepeUS$30.00

Spaghetti CarbonaraUS$25.00

Linguini con VongoleUS$26.00

Spaghetti CastelloUS$30.00

Pesce

Shrimp ScampiUS$30.00

SalmonUS$36.00

Ahi TunaUS$32.00

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FAQs

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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