Ace Endico Restaurant Spotlight: Top 5 Spots to Dine Outside in Greater Danbury

Welcome to the latest edition of the Ace Endico Restaurant Spotlight, where we feature a new list of local restaurants each month to showcase some of the great eateries Connecticut has to offer. This month, as a nod to spring and the promise of warmer weather, we're highlighting area restaurants that offer outside dining:

1) Hacienda Don Manuel: Enjoy a fun atmosphere and traditional Mexican fare, from nachos and guacamole to enchiladas, chimichangas, seafood, and more. They offer a happy hour menu, a lunch menu, and a full dinner menu, as well as catering and delivery.

2) Note Kitchen & Bar: Take in some fresh air on the patio, along with Note's breakfast, lunch, and brunch all day dishes. Be sure to ask about the weekend specials, too!

3) Las Mañanitas: They serve Mexican food made with the finest ingredients and freshest meats in a homey, colorful atmosphere. The views are amazing, too!

4) Rosy Tomorrow's: Dubbed the "The Original Unique Historical Restaurant," Rosy Tomorrow's features good ole' American comfort food, such as French onion soup, burgers, paninis, mustard salmon with cannellini bean ragu, and Barolo-braised short ribs.

5) Cibo Di Strada: Specializing in Italian street food and wood-fired pizza, Cibo Di Strada is a casual eatery that serves everything from craft cocktails and coffee drinks to tiramisu and ricotta cheesecake.