Gallo Ristorante

This is a great family restaurant with authentic Italian food options. We really enjoyed our brunch. I would recommend for vegetarian options also. Very clean and fresh ingredients and amazing food 🤩🤩 They have idols of many chickens for decoration, kind of looks different 😇

It was my first time here and it was really busy but the hostess and staff made us feel welcomed. The food was great, the drinks were good and the dessert had a personal lovely touch to match a special occasion.

Took a friend for lunch since she was never there. Service was great. Her dish was delicious however my dish Gnocchi was swimming in tomato sauce. The dish was good but it was like a soup. My criticism is this- they do not have a lunch menu. For lunch you get the dinner menu at the prices of dinner. Most restaurants in the area offer a lunch menu, it’s time that Gallo get with it.

Fantastic food with bad service. We had an early Saturday dinner reservation and most of the restaurant was empty. The patio was filling quickly as it was perfect weather. We had the calamari appetizer which was delicious. For entree's we had the pizza, pappardelle and the seafood special as shown in the photos. All the food was perfect. Where it all went wrong was the service. Our waitress never cared to really attend to us. She never asked if the food was as order but did for other tables. Never asked us if we wanted another round of cocktails when we did. We sat with a cleared table but she never came over to ask us if we wanted desert. She did for other tables. We finally got her attention to order desert but she never came back to take our order. By this time we were frustrated. We got our check and that was it. It's a shame since the food was so good but our first experience here was so bad.

Had a birthday dinner tonight party of 4. First time there and not familiar with the menu. Waitress was rude and actually said, “you guys are very difficult” mainly as we had questions about their food. Also, waitress never asked if we were ok with drinks or food once it was served, as we needed another round of bottled water and ice teas, but we ended up finishing the meals before we could order another. Did not even stay for dessert. We left a tip of 18% and I didn’t even want to leave that much. Food was average at best. Won’t be going back there with so many other options available nearby. For an Italian place the red sauce was well below par. It tasted like it was from a can. We had the Meatballs with were ok, but the sauce was a 3 of 10. Needs a lot of work.

UPDATE: we returned this year for xmas-eve dinner and had a great time, everything was wonderful. Older review: Lovely Christmas Eve dinner here for four (make sure that you are clear with the hosts about your reservation as we were mis-seated*). We started with the calamari and crudo plate, scrumptious and perfect. Caesar salad and eggplant parmesan was next, and wonderful. For mains, we had the brazino and shrimp stuffed with crab, the tagliatelle (ok, shrimp a bit tough), the pollo (amazing), and lasagna (just a perfect example of the dish). We finished with gelato and the ricotta cheese cake, cappuccino (superb) and macallan 18 year. Wonderful meal, great service, highly recommended. * We had a reservation in the main room and were seated in the side room due to some miscommunication with the host where they didn't register that we already had a reservation.

We had a family birthday celebration. Excellent service. Appetizers included calamari (very tender), pizza, salume, and cheeses. I had the spaghetti sciue sciue, which was delicious and light.

We came here since it had 5 stars and was near the theatre. Overall it was okay, but disappointing. I was expecting 5 star food. The calamari was good. The tomato and mozerella was meh. The tomatoes were hard and flavorless. Granted it’s still winter, and they should serve it seasonally since they can’t source good tomatoes. Main meals, the four of us had Filet Mignon, White Pizza, Rigatoni, and stuffed chicken. The filet was overcooked a bit. It was okay but not worth the price. The sauce on it was delicious. The pizza was subpar. The onions were not caramelized well, the mushrooms tasted reconstituted, and there was way too much cheese. I did get chicken on it. It was so dry and bland, it didn’t even taste like chicken. The rigatoni was good. Our guest finished it. The chicken was okay. The broccoli was great. Desert was okay, but def not 4 or 5 Star. Service seemed rushed. Waitress was nice, but not 5 Star professional. Food was handed across the table. And one of our guest pretty much had her food thrown at her. The bus boy was great. The atmosphere was loud and not very relaxing. I was seated next to a room under construction with full view of a mess. They should cover that room with curtains. We more than likely will never go back. We spent about $300 with tip. We had no alcohol and consider that pricey for 3 star quality.

I recently had an opportunity to try, and it did not disappoint. We were there for a catered event, so had a variety of pastas, eggplant, chicken, salmon and steak- all were fantastic. Before the meal they had shrimp and fresh cut charcuterie- the shrimp were u-4, impressively huge. Not to be outdone the deserts were fantastic- their take on brownies and cookies, either biscotti, millionaire bars and a perfect espresso martini. The bartenders crushed it, on fire the entire time, and happy to do so. Can't wait to try their dinner service.

Came for a quick show. PARKING - they have a lot plus some street if necessary ENTRANCE - greater with smiles and hellos. Turns out an old neighbor works there so old home week AMBIANCE - very rustic with darker wood and low lighting. Unfortunately it also looked a bit worn (needs shellack on some spots). The half booths need updated fabric designs. SERVICE - a bit of a high water mark as the staff is warm and friendly. MENU - extremely limited and the special list is pretty meager. APPETIZERS - we shared a couple and mixed reviews here. The calamari was good overall. Portion size was smaller than most. The cook was great very soft not rubbery and the breading was light. Very nice. However, no marinara sauce a strange mayonnaise sauce that was lamb. The meatballs were plentiful in size and the sauce was good but in all honesty more breading than meat so I'm not a fan. ENTREES - I'm told the salmon was cooked well but the dish can with a few vegetables and that was it. I tried the orrichette was a bit under cooked. The portion size was adequate but the flavors were a bit off compared to others I've had GLUTEN FREE - they were great at offering gluten free Bread. This was a plus. The beef ragu with penne was not great. The sauce was not very good but the beef was decent. VINO - the house Cabernet was Italian and fare for stock DESSERTS - tried the lava cake which was bad compared to others. When you cut into it no river of chocolate. The ricotta cheese cake was acceptable AFTER DINNER DRINKS - got double expresso and BLACK Sambucca that was excellent. The sambucca came in a generous amount. And the coffee was excellent PRICE - actually for 4 people the damage with a 20% tip was a mea $360 so the price was at least $$$

THIS PLACE WAS AMAZING. the food was really enjoyable and flavorful. one thing is that some items in specific menus it does not state the price of the item and it's an inconvenience to ask the waiter how much it is. Overall the place had a very nice vibe and i loved the theme. I will be coming back

Gallo provided a nice dining experience before the show. Seated in a welcoming comfortable dining area we enjoyed the warm fresh bread offering with accompanying spicy dipping olive oil. The shared Calamari starter with zucchini, tasteful cherry peppers and aurora sauce was wonderful. The Oven Roasted Branzino (fileted) with lemon sauce was plentiful however a few splinter bones were found. Regardless the dish was a winner as was the Halibut special. Desserts included an average carrot cake and tiramisu. Service while friendly was a bit slow on occasion. Note: Show your concert / event tickets and receive a free glass of the house wine.

It was solid fir a Monday night. Called and asked if they had a table for two open now - looking for something spontaneous. They did! Inside and outside seating. (If you sit inside, ac is on high - bring a sweater or something.) Very nice hostess and waitress. The waitress was working hard with tables inside and outside. Always helpful. We tried a few things: Manchego cheese platter: generous serving of cheese - enough for 4. My husband loved the spice pear jam (I was eh). I liked the grapes with the cheese. Wished there were a few more on the tray. Also the cheese was served with focaccia with tomato sauce, wished for plain. (Def leftovers.) We split the spinach salad. Everything was so good. The toasted sliced almonds gave it good texture. The spinach and goat cheese were very fresh. Next time I will ask for the dressing on the side; just a bit too much for me. My husband tried the rigatoni with steak tips and mushrooms. He LOVED IT! I tried the short rib ragu. The dish had homemade pasta cooked perfectly. The sauce was so rich and delish. And there was an entire short rib on top of it all. Def enough for left overs. Save room for dessert, it all looked so good (we will do this next time!)

I accidentally booked our reservation for 6 for the wrong night. They very kindly worked us in on a very busy Saturday night. The food and service were top notch.

A much improved experience compared to the first two times, but kept it simple, a nice salad with shrimp and they delivered a good meal. Will have to go back and try to order something more complex and find out if nights 1&2 were accurate or if night #3 was accurate. Gets an average rating for now. Wife liked her meal.

Great food, great ambiance. Excellent bartender and wait staff. Very attentive to customers needs. Always a great meal. Difficult to get a reservation around the holidays - reserve early.

Favorite of mine in the area. Food is always great. Staff is always friendly and courteous. Have been there for a regular night dinner and on holidays. They never disappoint

A very good albeit expensive meal. Plan on $90/pp with wine and maybe $60/pp without. The food is excellently prepared. I recommend the rigatoni with filet mignon tips, mushrooms, brown sauce, and shaved Tuscan cheese. The pappardelle with short rib is good but a bit too sweet in a red sauce for my tastes. Pollo and salmone are also great entree choices. The portion sizes are filling. The calamari was ok but not probably worth the $18 price.

The waiter was great the bus boy reached over us when we're still eating felt so rushed. Was coming out to relax and enjoy my meal. Please wait until everyone is done eating to take the dishes. food was ok tonight portions very small for the price. Please do not rush your patrons who are paying you

Our go to place to enjoy a wonderful meal served by even more wonderful people! Rafael and his team are a honed machine and their food never disappoints! Whatever we have ever picked we have never been disappointed! Enjoy and return again and again!

Excellent Mother's Day dinner. Everything was amazing. Entrees were original and not your typical choices for Italian food which was refreshing. Taste, portion size and service were great.

Love Gallo! A bit pricer but great food and a great experience. Really pretty restaurant as well. They also have a nice outdoor space!

Excellent food, service and ambiance. Great for parties also. We find it our go to Italian restaurant in the area.

For me, this is the most comfortable dinner-at-the-bar settings around. The vibe is just right, the food is terrific, the service is very friendly, and the clientele is smart and stylish. The cuisine is of course, Italian and both the owner and head chef are from Italy; the chef from Naples. He turns out some really good bar pizza, perfect with a glass of Chianti. The menu includes many wonderful appetizers, pasta, and Italian specialties. The parmigiano-reggiano with prosciutto was outstanding. The leanest, most melt in your mouth prosciutto I've ever eaten anywhere and the slow cooked eggplant parm was fantastic. Can't wait to return to sample more of the menu!

Everything was excellent, staff excellent, food excellent , but the Caesar salad was not remotely Italian (or Mexican). White creamy dressing. Mr Gallo, Please make it a traditional egg based like it should with mashed garlic mustard anchovies and Worcestershire sauce.

On a road trip through my old stomping grounds, we noticed that this restaurant had a particularly clever and attractive set-up to deal with outdoor dining. A tent, although in the parking lot, was insulated from cars in the lot, and passing traffic, by a large space created by barriers made of pedestals (stanchions) with glittering chains - not the ubiquitous orange cones. Think "velvet ropes" kind of stanchions. It made the place look less "emergency" than others. These touches, and the white tablecloths gracing the tables, were a harbinger of a very civilized dining experience - and that it was. Beverages were poured in very good measure and priced fairly. These are accompanied by a basket of (addictive) herbed focaccia wedges. Good olive oil is provided for dipping. We had lunch - calamari appetizer was perfectly cooked and pristinely fresh. The coating contained a bit of corn meal - a nice touch that added flavor and crispness. It was served with a delicious aïoli. The assorted salumi plate was very nice. Delicious top-quality prosciutto, brasciole, sopressata and dry capicola were a perfect appetizer. Little ramekins of marinated artichoke hearts and oil-herbed olives provided a zippy contrast to the sweet, rich charcuterie. We shared a pizza with bufalo mozzarella, olives, artichokes and bits of prosciuttini. The delicious crust was thin and tasty but could've been sturdier. The sauce which caused this problem was very, very good. We agreed that the sauce was a great reason to order an appetizer of beef and pork meatballs - next time! Service was very cheerful and accommodating. We did wonder, however, why beverages took so much time to arrive. For the first part of the meal we were one of only three tables. The staff of three servers and a busser could've done better. And I can't imagine what would become of them if the place was full - even at COVID-limited limits. Instead of immediately proffering menus, they attempted to save paper by asking me to point my phone at a code on a little plastic holder on the table. I'm old, and not used to this. We tried it, but couldn't read the PDF of the paper menus we eventually received. In the scheme of things, our meal was so pleasant that this was a minor annoyance. We didn't have dessert, but the ones served to a neighboring table looked exquisite. Three items, two beers and a cocktail were under $80. A superb value - especially in this town of wealth (mostly nouveau) and privilege (I've paid $225 for similar meals elsewhere in this town). Go here and eat. They have several half-shell offerings that I hesitated to try, but they've earned my trust and will definitely try the cold bar upon our return - next week!

-crepe was soggy, shellfish was fishy and tasted old -risotto was hard, they put like halo tangerines as a garnish, everything dry and tasted off -steak was fine but didn't carry everything else -drinks were nothing special -had to call server over to put in second course, plates stacked up and we had to ask workers/busser to remove them so we could actually have room to eat. Also a general disgrace to italian food my nonna would roll in her grave if she knew i had to suffer through that. It was our first time at the ridgefield location, the danbury location was just okay, not much better. probably one of the worst in ridgefield

Gallo creates authentic Italian cuisine with handmade and fresh ingredients made daily. "Eat Well, and Live Long: time is on your side" is their mantra. Gallo is an indoor and outdoor seating selection (definitely recommend making a reservation before hand). Since their ingredients change day to day, they have a specials menu that changes daily as well as their permanent menu. They had a selection of desserts to choose from so whatever you're in the mood for, they probably have something that will sure that sweet tooth

Food was incredible! Very fresh and not huge portions. My husband is a chef so we are pretty particular about our food.We are big sharers and we ordered the Arugula Salad and I asked for the Watermelon on the side because I don't like but my husband does - they split the salad and gave us each a side of watermelon and according to my husband it was so juicy and flavorful. The salad was lightly dressed which is a huge plus. You could actually taste the ingredients. The beef carpaccio was the best I've had! We shared the lasagna and it was individually made and not from a big casserole and cut a piece. We will definitely be back!

Great service, especially at the bar. Great gf options, reliable food and great drinks. Great for a family holiday or a place to celebrate.

Rigatoni with fillet getting smaller every time we go. Latest time was smaller than an appetizer. Literally four tiny pieces of meat. Not worth $26. Waiter forgot to put in salad and then acted like I didn't ask for it. Go to Bartolo's.

Best of the best! When you are looking for something extra special, a savory meal served professionally and with care this is the place to go! My wife and I had the pleasure of sharing a meal here over the weekend and once agin it was perfect. From the bar to the final course, perfect. I enjoyed the filet steak cooked to perfection and my wife enjoyed the filet tips over rigatoni in a beautiful brown sauce. Desert included crime brûlée and a warm bread pudding. We are headed back today with two guests to enjoy round two! This place is great and Rafael does it right... always!

My family have been regulars at Gallo for some time. I enjoy the food and can consistently depend on the restaurant for a good meal The Italian food is well made. The pasta's are all good. Especially the cheese wheel spaghetti, a great blend of cherry tomato with savory melted cheese. The pizza's good to, the crust is gre

Excellent Food,service, environment all excellent. Will def be back Great time with family and friends!!

Impeccable service, as a well paying customer and old friend of the owner since he owned toscana, I've always been a regular there, me and the boys always pull up to show our support for this wonderful establishment. This is a non bias review as I am in no way related to the owner, we just have the same last name and live in the same town, this is a non bias review.

Came here for dinner before a show. We had a salad and some cheeses for starters. For dinner we both got the pasta with mussels and clams. The pasta was a thicker, denser pasta it was heavier but good. Restaurant was busy but servers were very attentive.

We stay at the outdoor area. Beautiful day to be outside with friends. Food are delicious. I ordered the halibut special my husband & friends ordered the lobster seafood risotto. Both are super great! Strongly recommend. If not right near a road with a little bit noisy with coming traffic, it will be 100%.

Met up with out of state friends at this half way in between place. Neither party had been there before yet all four of us were pleased with our choices- salmon and pasta seafood dishes and a pizza. Bottle of wine was affordable. Service was good. Since we went at the tail end of lunch and during the week we had amble space. Would recommend this place

Gallo is one of the fine yet delicate restaurants in all of Ridgefield. Recently, I ate here along with my boo and I must say this is one of the best Italian restaurants that I have visited. I especially enjoyed the scrumptious meatballs, of which I stuffed down my throat. This restaurant is pretty hot in my book. I hope to return promptly to try the salmon.

Amazing food at reasonable prices. My daughter and I sat at the bar and were graciously served by Fred and Lindsay. A most memorable evening with remarkable food and servers!

Have had excellent food and service whenever we have eaten here. Recent experience was a disappointment. Arrived early and there was only one table occupied. Yet the young waitress put us next to the other occupied table with 20 other tables empty. The idea of spacing out not in her experience. She proceed for the rest of the evening to periodically disappear so our table of 4 had to track her down for water, wine and our meal order. We will certainly return to Gallo but avoid this inexperienced inattentive waitress.

Stay away from this hell-hole Our last two meals at Gallo have been awful. Cold food, frantic service, a painfully loud room. It used to be fairly good (for Ridgefield) but everything appears to have declined. My heart sank as we were led to the "solarium." Even though I'd requested the other (quieter) room and it was only 6:30, just like last time, we were led to this acoustical inferno. It should really be saved for parties of 8 or more. But the food. We'd brought friends (we were hoping our last meal was an anomaly) and touted the crisp pizzas. Instead we were served a cold, soggy mess. Like a decayed ruin of a building where you can't see where the foundation once stood, we couldn't tell where the crust once was. My friend's caesar salad looked okay, but the croutons were commercially made. There's no excuse for that in a "Classic Caesar salad." My husband and I ordered the "Brick-pressed organic half-chicken with white onions, rosemary, red and yellow peppers, white wine sauce." I like brick pressed chicken because it's crispy. This decidedly was not. Like the pizza, the skin was actually soggy. It takes a kitchen with a special touch to make everything soggy. The chicken was also lukewarm and dried out. It was barely seasoned and I didn't taste any rosemary. The vegetables, on the other hand, were seasoned. They were very salty. The mashed potatoes tasted like those instant flakes out of the box. Service was frantic and not very thoughtful. Rush, rush, rush. Just like last time. The owner stepped in to deliver our entrees and practically shoved them at us. He handed us our plates like we were at a cafeteria, not a restaurant with $30 entrees. And the noise. The room was filled with large parties and I couldn't even hear my friend next to me. We had to shout, as did everyone else in the room. It was exhausting. The shrieking, cackling hausfraus at the large table or 8 or 10 didn't help. The noise was so unpleasant none of us wanted to stay for coffee or dessert. What a way to run a business. The capper to this abysmal experience was being sick for two days afterwards. Nausea, headache, fever, extreme fatigue. Both for my husband and I. Did I mention we both had the chicken? In fact, I still can't think of the chicken without feeling queasy. I spoke to Leslie at the restaurant, who reassured me everything is cooked to order and that it must be something else. Ha. That chicken did not have the taste or consistency of something was just pulled out of a hot oven. I WANT MY TWO DAYS BACK.

This restaurant has a nice outdoor seating area which makes it attractive. Other than that it lacks in regards to quality of food and service. With few exception, most of the personnel is very unfriendly (like this is a trait they have to have in order to work here?). When making reservations by phone they always, always, put you on hold for a very long time, wondering why they are answering the call if they are so busy and can't talk.

Planning for a private event was effortless with Lindsay. Very professional, flexible and easy. Thank you, Gallo!

Nice restaurant with a room for private parties. Had the lasagna which was way too salty. Couldn't enjoy it. Such a disappointment.

Terrific dining experience. Everything from the greeting when you walk in to the elegant service The food is made with total love. You can taste it! Everything was absolutely scrumptious. I had a veal ravioli special with a mushroom ragu. Melted in my mouth. The pasta was a cloud of deliciousness. This was my first time here and definitely not my last. Woke up the next morning thinking about this meal. The outdoor patio is lovely. The inside, cozy elegant and sexy. Overall a wonderful experience

Horrible experience at this restaurant . Girls night out. We were completely ignored , while other people. ( couples) were served . Almost 90 mins before we saw food. The server was hostile. When he sent the chef out to serve us, the chef asked us if we would have rather he served us bad clams. Actually, I didn't think those were on anyone's menu. He then proceeded to tell us that we couldn't expect service during the pandemic . Actually this is the time to provide service IF you hope to survive ( which so doubt he will). This waiter, and owner, were sexist and discriminatory towards women. Actually degrading to eat there! Please don't waste your time! Support all of the great restaurants out there, and pass on this one!

We had a special occasion to celebrate with a party of eight. We were accommodated in every way - seated in a quiet location, music turned down, special diet requests met, late guest arrival, and our food arrived together & was delicious. Thank you Lindsay, Helene & Gallos for the awesome service and memorable party! We had a great time!!!

Went here for valentines day and overall would say a very decent experience. Our first impression was that the place felt super stuffy. We felt awkward talking above a hush for fear of being too loud even though it was a full restaurant. I ordered a dirty martini straight up- good ratios by the bartender. However, when my fiancee asked what beers they had, the server tried to ask what kinds he likes as if it were wine. I am sure she meant to be helpful but at a place like Gallo, they likely have about 5 beer options.. "what beers do you have?" "what kind of beer do you like?" "I like all kinds of beer, which ones do you have?" "Do you like IPAs? We have goose island" "Well yes I like IPAs but.." "So would you like goose island?" "Sure". Our entrees were delicious (we both got the filet mignon pasts dish) but we just did not feel there was anything super special about the place aside from that- staff was nice but also not exceptional, the menu selection was typical, the dessert menu didn't have anything that stood out so we did not get anything. I don't have anything bad to say but I also don't have anything great to say. Typical expensive italian dining experience. I would say as yelp says on 3 stars that it was "A-OK". I think there are better options at this price point in Ridgefield for a better dining experience for special night out.

Really nice first experience dining out since the beginning of the pandemic. We sat outside enjoyed a perfect martini, grilled octopus appetizer seafood pasta special and a short rib Ragu over noodles. Servers were very attentive and knowledgeable of the wine and food. We felt very safe and comfortable. Will definitely return!

I had an incredible experience last night seated outside. The staff was over the top friendly. The owner of the restaurant came out and personally introduced himself. We started with their signature spaghetti which they slowly toss in a wheel of Parmesan cheese table side. The tuna tar tar was served over an excellent Apple slaw which complemented the summer night breeze and a cocktail. The eggplant parm was filled with love and oh so flavorful (that is saying something because I was never a fan of the dish to begin with) The star of the night was my Squid Ink Gnocchi in a hearty sauce with chickpeas, clams, and you guessed it...squid. They have a lovely selection of wines and their Limoncello is the perfect finish to a delicious meal. Innovative yet classic, and that is what makes a 5 star restaurant to me.

This one star is for the pizza we had last night. Absolutely terrible pizza. Greasy and watery cheese, hard dough, salami tasted like paper.

Gallo & Raffaele is a place where you can go and feel like you are in your own home. It is somewhere where they care about every minute of your stay. I could go into detail on meals that I have had here but it would be so long it would lose everyone's attention. Everything you order it's beyond the description on the menu. But, bread pudding is probably the best thing I have ever had, around the world. In all honestly, it's a place should you have any questions or concerns Rafe will be at your table in :30 to make sure your stay is beyond your expectations.

Several days ago, a Saturday, my wife and I dined at Gallo. We ordered their roasted chicken. It came to the table looking kind of limp. Not even warm. The couple with us had ordered something else and were already served. I wanted to get our chicken warmed but didn't want the others to have to wait. Se we ate. Bottom line: Two very sick customers. The next day we had nausea, aches, chills, fever, no appetites, the symptoms of food poisoning. We felt awful. We both missed the next two days of work. We checked with the other couple to see how they felt. They had pasta. They were fine. The culprit was the chicken. We won't be going back to Gallo. Ever.

Even if you are starving go somewhere else. We went with reservations on a Saturday night. At first they sat us next to a large table celebrating an occasion. They were very loud so we asked for another table. They resat us in a much better location. During dinner a large birthday party from the bar flowed into our area. The people were partying: loud, standing all over and having a good time. They should have been in a private room. When we complained the owner came over to our table and was rude and downright disgusting claiming he paid taxes and employed 25 people and other nonsensical explanations. He did nothing. BE WARNED: DO NOT GO TO THIS RESTAURANT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. IT SHOULD BE AVOIDED LIKE THE PLAGUE!

Love Gallo! Always a great meal, well prepared and tasty. The atmosphere is nice and so is the crowd. We really enjoy coming back!

Extremely overpriced, ok food , service ok. I wish i had more to say but it was rather uninteresting. Just go to Bacio and literally pay half what you would pay at Gallo for a much better food experience