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Interior - Valbella Connecticut, Riverside, CT

Valbella Connecticut

4.8 (1284)
$50 and over
Italian
1309 East Putnam Avenue, Riverside, CT 06878

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Valbella Connecticut

4.8
$50 and over
Italian
Riverside

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 20 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
Valbella, which since 1992 has been a celebratory place and a regular haunt for the locals who pack it most nights of the week both for its sumptuous food and its astonishing wine cellar, containing 1,450 selections and 16,000 bottles.
Downstairs in the wine cellar is where many people hold private parties of various sizes,and what a splendidly beautiful room it is, done in polished wood, with a lovely fireplace, the tables impeccably set, the stemware thin, the temperature geared to the maintenance of the wine.
Also an outstanding feature of the wine cellar is a heated granite table that can accommodate up to sixteen guests.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 10:00pm, Friday: 11:00am - 10:00pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm Optional Saturday/Sunday Open for Large Private Parties Only
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Please contact us for our catering menu.
  • Private party facilities
    Valbella is the ideal venue for any occasion. Our professional and courteous staff will ensure that your corporate events or social gatherings will be personalized to your specific requirements. Please contact Christina@valbellact.com or Lino@valbellact.com
  • Private party contact
    Christina DeMarco: (203) 637-1155
  • Neighborhood
    Riverside
  • Cross street
    Soundbeach Avenue
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot and Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Valbella Connecticut.

4.8

4.8
(1284)
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Best Service

  • Connecticut

    Great for fine wines

  • Connecticut

    Romantic

  • Fairfield

    Best Service

  • Fairfield

    Great for fine wines

  • Fairfield

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Valbella Connecticut offers an exceptional dining experience with "impeccable service" and "amazing food." The elegant atmosphere is perfect for special occasions or date nights. Diners praise the "beautifully prepared dishes," "extensive wine list," and a menu that keeps regulars intrigued. The staff is "warm and attentive," ensuring every visit is memorable.
1,284 Reviews
  1. Ted Gold

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 27, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, the food was great, the service impeccable, and the wine list deep. The daily specials keep it interesting for more regular diners.

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  2. Lois Gold

    San Diego3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 16, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is my favorite restaurant!! The staff is like family and the menu is incredible!! It is a special treat any time we go here!! Everyone who works at this restaurant is kind, hardworking and wants clientele to be happy with their every aspect of their evening out!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  3. John

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and staff are always consistent! The food is amazingly delicious and the staff is superb!

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  4. Casey

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great experience at Valbella for our anniversary. The food and service were excellent and we really enjoyed the atmosphere. Perfect choice for a special occasion. We will definitely be back.

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  5. Jamie Gold

    Connecticut6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was exceptional! This is the perfect location for a dinner meeting but I will be back for many other occasions.

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  6. rhonda Gold

    New York City15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 2, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My birthday dinner was very special - the food was excellent

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  7. Krista Gold

    Naples6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 22, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful. After ten years still the same high quality food and service. Some of the servers are still there from ten years ago! Greeted warmly upon entering and attentive service from the beginning. Please try the mixed cold seafood app, and the veal capricosa or anything veal! Napoleon for dessert is a standout too! Our go to with friends or for special occasions. A treat all around!

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  8. Robert Gold

    West Palm Beach30 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 10, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don't go out for lunch very often, but my GF was in town and we had a chance to go out to lunch. Chose Valbella, always one of our favorite places. The restaurant was not too busy, but we were not rushed. In fact, the opposite. Our server was fabulous, attentive, but again, no sense that he wanted us to leave. As always, the food and wine selections were top notch. We ate upstairs in the main dining room, which is very light and cheerful during the day. The manager on duty, I think his name is Lino, was also really helpful. After all these years, it is still a great place and great experience.

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  9. thierry Gold

    New York City47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an elevated food and wine experience along with exceptional service.

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  10. Brad

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family and I have been going to Valbella for 30 plus years and have never been disappointed. The food, services and ambiance are exceptional!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 10:00pm, Friday: 11:00am - 10:00pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm Optional Saturday/Sunday Open for Large Private Parties Only
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Please contact us for our catering menu.
  • Private party facilities
    Valbella is the ideal venue for any occasion. Our professional and courteous staff will ensure that your corporate events or social gatherings will be personalized to your specific requirements. Please contact Christina@valbellact.com or Lino@valbellact.com
  • Private party contact
    Christina DeMarco: (203) 637-1155
  • Neighborhood
    Riverside
  • Cross street
    Soundbeach Avenue
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot and Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Business casual is the guide, neat and polished without being formal, and many guests tend to dress up a touch for birthdays and anniversary celebrations.

Yes, Valbella offers private dining in its downstairs wine cellar, a polished-wood room with a fireplace and a heated granite table that can accommodate up to sixteen guests, and the venue regularly hosts private parties and rehearsal dinners.

Valbella feels elegant and warmly intimate, soft lighting, immaculate table settings, and a polished wine cellar with a fireplace create a refined, celebratory atmosphere.

Guests frequently describe portions at Valbella as generous, many say entrées and shared dishes are large enough that parties often leave comfortably full.

Yes, Valbella's elegant, intimate rooms (many guests mention fireplace tables and an intimate atmosphere) and attentive service make it a popular choice for romantic evenings and anniversaries.

Valbella Connecticut has an upstairs main dining room (with tables by the fireplace) plus a downstairs wine cellar used for private parties, the cellar even has a heated granite table for up to sixteen guests, and the restaurant also accommodates larger party spaces as well as regular dining tables.

Yes, families dine at Valbella regularly: guests describe visits with daughters and whole-family dinners, and the restaurant hosts rehearsal dinners and family celebrations with warm, attentive service.

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Valbella Connecticut

4.8
$50 and over
Italian
Riverside

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 20 times today
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