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Bar Rosso
The restaurant has been totally transformed, sporting a dramatic two story high central dining area surrounded overhead on two sides buy a dining mezzanine overlooking the main dining area and on a third by a private dining room softened behind shaded glass. A dramatic bar of stainless steel set against a backdrop of exposed stone runs the length of the room and leads the eye to the real focus of the place: the imposing steel surround of the woodburning beehive oven. Rustic wood ceilings and exposed stone walls set against high energy glass and steel combine the old and new at Bar Rosso, setting the tone, reflecting the soul of the restaurant. Featuring glorious Italian cheeses and charcuterie, small plate specialties, mix and match bites off a large antipasto menu, wood oven thin crust pizza, homemade pasta and Italian inspired entrees, Bar Rosso is intended as a tour of the Italian culinary scene complemented by a full Italian wine list and cocktails inspired by the authenticity.
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42 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 42 reviews
5 stars
(9)
4 stars
(20)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- good for groups(12)
- fit for foodies(11)
- neighborhood gem(11)
- great for outdoor dining(9)
- vibrant bar scene(9)
- hot spot(8)
Bar Rosso Reviews List
Review 1 for Bar Rosso
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Enjoyable brunch for Mothers Day!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We thoroughly enjoyed our Mothers Day brunch at Bar Rossa and our party included three generations, (ranging in age from 13 to 90). The food, service and ambience combined to make the experience one we would like to repeat - for lunch or dinner another day or night for certain!"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, hot spot
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Review 2 for Bar Rosso
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Was here for lunch on Saturday.
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Was here for lunch on Saturday. Wasn't busy but waited for food for an absurdly long time. No reason for it. We were a group of 6 and placed right next to two strangers. Could've put us elsewhere the restaurant was empty. Not a great experience."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
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Review 3 for Bar Rosso
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
excellent food. kids were
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"excellent food. kids were happy. allergies tended to with care. best pizza i have had in a long time. will definitely return."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Bar Rosso
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointed. Menu chaged
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Disappointed. Menu chaged recently and it was not as tasty as we remembered."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
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Review 5 for Bar Rosso
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great spot in Stamford
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Bar Rosso is a hidden Italian restaurant I never knew about in Stamford until someone recommended it to me. They have great pizzas from their wood burning stove and their small plates are a nice option to pair with a pizza. Their veal meatballs are delicious as I am sure many more things on the menu are. I have heard great things about their blood orange margarita as well."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic
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Review 6 for Bar Rosso
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
On a Tuesday night in early
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"On a Tuesday night in early March, Bar Rosso was uncharacteristically empty, but the food was first rate, especially the assorted small plates, and the service at the bar was attentive and friendly."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Bar Rosso
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Disappointment
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This is our 2nd time here & wanted to love it but it was just mediocre at best. The service was VERY slow although the waiter was apologetic about it. The food was BLAND & pricey but the place is lovely. I think they do a couple of things very well but not many. We won't go back & don't recommend since there are so many other great places in Stamford."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2006
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Review 8 for Bar Rosso
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food always is good there,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food always is good there, but was not impressed with prix fix menu. Ambiance is amazing always."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 9 for Bar Rosso
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love the small plates and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Love the small plates and the dishes had delightful flavors. Yellowfin tuna main course came with a sizable portion of pan seared tuna and the fish was cooked just right! Highly recommended."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 10 for Bar Rosso
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Restaurant week winner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good meal during Stamford Restaurant Week; Bar Rosso's regular menu was tempting, full of great choices, but we opted for the special week menu, prosciutto and mozzarella and prawn salad for appetizers, tuna and ribeye for mains and chocolate cake and gelato for desserts. Service was friendly and professional, always a fun meal here."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 11 for Bar Rosso
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I've actually been disappointed
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've actually been disappointed in Bar Rosso in the past, but this meal was lovely. It was Restaurant Week. They made a simple grilled salmon that was perfect. And I love their tiramisu!"
Dined on 02/25/2013
2007
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Review 12 for Bar Rosso
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great Italian restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Decided to give it another try after change in ownership and glad we did...food was excellent...best Italian restaurant in town"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Bar Rosso
Based on the average of (30) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic