PAPARAZZI ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Darien, CT · Italian restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Darien
#28
of 78 restaurants
City Percentile
62%
rating percentile
Address
PAPARAZZI ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 171 Boston Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820
Phone
(203) 309-5959
Website
www.eatatpaparazzi.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

PAPARAZZI ITALIAN RESTAURANT is a restaurant located in Darien, CT. It is one of 78 restaurants listed in Darien. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Darien city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About PAPARAZZI ITALIAN RESTAURANT

The Paparazzi Restaurant, before named Quattro Pazzi Cafe, offers fine Italian/Mediterranean cuisine and was designed by acclaimed Chef Biagio "Gino" Riccio. Chef Riccio introduced his fresh, seasonal, vibrant Italian food in 1997 at a casual eatery... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Martha Lopez · Feb 2026

Paparazzi is a remarkable addition to Darien’s dining scene. The food is elegant, deeply flavorful, and beautifully executed, offering exceptional quality at surprisingly approachable prices. Every dish reflects care, precision, and a clear respect for ingredients. What truly elevates the experience is the warmth of the service. The owners are present and personally attentive, creating an atmosphere that feels both refined and genuinely welcoming. Despite being newly opened, Paparazzi already feels established—most guests are locals and many are clearly returning, which speaks volumes. The chef and owner brings experience from Michelin-starred kitchens in Greenwich, and that pedigree is evident throughout the menu. Paparazzi has all the elements of a restaurant destined for notable recog

★★★★★ 5.0 Kristin Rider · Nov 2025

Fantastic service, great ambience, and wow, the food is delicious…! Love the homemade bread. Highly recommend the salmon BLT.

★★★★★ 5.0 Sneha Kenia · Nov 2025

Amazing lunch at Paparazzi! We had a great time and both my kids loved the burrata ravioli and penne vodka. We also ordered the spicy penne vodka and Margherita pizza; both delicious. They have a kids menu and kid water cups which was a plus for us. The service was wonderful, restaurant very clean and so cute inside. We will definitely be back!

★★★★★ 5.0 butch grater · Feb 2026

Had a party of 11 and everything was perfect. The food was fantastic. I was very happy with everything. It wasn't busy at lunch time so we got seated quickly and the service was quick and very polite.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Ernie Taddei · May 2022

Overall Good experience. Pasta Fagiola Soup ( lots of tasty garlic slices ) and a tomatoes, cheese, veggies and olive salad were both very delicious. Halibut was cooked to the correct temp but it was kind of bland. Servers were excellent except one busser needs a little mgmnt - he took both sets of bread plates and utensil napkin rolls right as I sat down. Couldn't put the butter on my bread. My soup was delivered to my table- still no utensils or napkin. Had to get someone's attention and ask. Oddly, after my soup was finished- he came and cleared bowl and all 3 utensils before I could stop him...plus I wasnt sure if this was the standard for new utensils each course . My salad was then served on the table but again I had to get someone's attention for silverware in order to eat it. Actua

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Italian restaurantPasta shopWine cellarWine club

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