Ace Endico Restaurant Spotlight: Top 10 Italian Restaurants in the Danbury Area

Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Ace Endico Restaurant Spotlight! Each week, we're going to be featuring a new list of restaurants to honor a National Food Day. February 13 is Italian Food Day, so we're going to be counting down our top 10 picks for Italian food in and around Danbury. Let's get started:

Dolce

This Italian kitchen and wine bar aims to offer an experience that you would usually only find in one of the upscale, fine dining establishments of New York City.

Castello

The executive chef here has been cooking his entire life and goes down to the market each week and hand picks the ingredients he uses to cook your meal.

Spasi's Pizza and Pasta

They serve gourmet pizzas like Margherita, Mediterranean, sweet fennel sausage, eggplant, and buffalo chicken topped with mozzarella cheese.

Della Francesca 

Looking for a touch of class? You'll find it here at this unique, romantic restaurant specializing in Northern Italian cuisine.

Pizzeria Mazzo

A perfect atmosphere with a wine bar featuring a selection of 50 Italian wines at $50 and under. But don't forget about the mozzarella and pizza while you're there!

Sal e Pepe 

This restaurant was recently awarded several Connecticut Magazine readers' choice awards, including best Italian restaurant statewide.

Rraci's 

An ideal venue for your Valentine's Day evening. They've been serving classic Italian cuisine, the finest cuts of beef, fresh seafood, and fine wines for over 17 years.

Benvenuto's Restaurant 

Serving up traditional Italian specialties in an inviting, family-friendly atmosphere. You have to try the homemade Italian desserts!

Nino's Restaurant

If you want a cozy, elegant dining experience, they have you covered with their phenomenal service and exquisite Italian dishes.

Lucia

Owner and head chef Antonio Caldareri brings the flavors of Northern and Southern Italy to Connecticut using fresh ingredients and his unrivaled expertise.