Social Profile: 
✔️Lunch ✔️Dinner ✔️Dine in ✔️Take out
… View more
A formal dining room, plus tables in a wine cellar, set the stage for refined Italian fare.
Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 12–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–10 PM |
| Thursday | 12–10 PM |
| Friday | 12–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1309 E Putnam Ave, Riverside, CT 06878
Phone: (203) 637-1155
Website: http://valbellagreenwich.com/
Menu Photos
Photo Gallery
Related Web Results
Valbella Greenwich
For over thirty three years, Valbella has been a landmark in the Riverside section of Greenwich. This stately Victorian is an elegant venue for private …
Valbella Connecticut Restaurant – Riverside, CT | OpenTable
Book now at Valbella Connecticut in Riverside, CT. Explore menu, see photos and read 1258 reviews: “The staff and management were kind, attentive and very …
Valbella Greenwich (@valbellagreenwich) – Instagram
Step into a night of warmth and possibility at our exclusive Singles Mixer in Greenwich CT at Valbella, one of areas most sophisticated and stately venues on …
Reviews
MC
Excellent food & service! We came here for a birthday dinner & cannot say enough. The service was on point all night & the food was wonderful. We all left there as full as after a Thanksgiving dinner. I do not have a negative thing to say about the experience & would come back again.
… moreVK
What an amazing experience! We ordered the lamb chops and the sea bass which was on the specials menu. OMG. Fish fell apart beautifully. The lamb melted in your mouth, I never knew it could be so tender and delicious! The waiters were all so attentive and constantly making sure dirty dishes were removed, waters were refilled, and any question answered or request was granted. We also ordered the lava cake which was definitely homemade and delicious. We will definitely be back!
… moreHank Chang
Located in Greenwich CT, they have valet parking only – keep a hold of your ticket. Inside, spaces for parties or larger groups plus smaller regular dining tables. They passed apps – giant cocktail shrimp, lobster, scallops in a wonderful sauce, and lamb chops cooked well and tender.
The main pastas to start – truffle cream and vodka – both good, though I’ve had better. The dover sole was prepared very well, good size and bones cleanly removed. Dessert cake was good (they did the song for the birthday and sparklers might’ve been Scott’s idea, not the restaurants).
Overall very solid food and drinks, good service (somewhat absent between courses) and very useful space for groups.
… moreThe main pastas to start – truffle cream and vodka – both good, though I’ve had better. The dover sole was prepared very well, good size and bones cleanly removed. Dessert cake was good (they did the song for the birthday and sparklers might’ve been Scott’s idea, not the restaurants).
Overall very solid food and drinks, good service (somewhat absent between courses) and very useful space for groups.
Frederick B.
I recently had dinner at Valbella, and it was a delightful experience. It was amazing evening with my whole family including my daughters inlaws or are also my family for sure. We started off with the calamari, cooked octopus, zucchini flowers( fantastic) and Caesar salads . The calamari was perfectly cooked—crisp on the outside and tender inside. It came with a light dip that complemented it really well.
For the main course, I ordered the double cut veal chop. It was cooked just right, juicy, and packed with flavor. Honestly, it was one of the best I’ve had; I could hardly finish it because the portion was generous! The rest of the family had the steaks lobsters and pasta dishes . All of them were 5 star rated.
We tried a couple bottles of wine and I appreciated the selection they had. It paired well with our meals. To cap off the evening, we couldn’t resist trying one of their desserts. The cheescake was rich and satisfying without being too sweet.
Overall, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff was attentive without being overbearing and amazing. I’d definitely recommend Restaurant Valbella if you’re looking for a great meal out. I know I’ll be back!
… moreFor the main course, I ordered the double cut veal chop. It was cooked just right, juicy, and packed with flavor. Honestly, it was one of the best I’ve had; I could hardly finish it because the portion was generous! The rest of the family had the steaks lobsters and pasta dishes . All of them were 5 star rated.
We tried a couple bottles of wine and I appreciated the selection they had. It paired well with our meals. To cap off the evening, we couldn’t resist trying one of their desserts. The cheescake was rich and satisfying without being too sweet.
Overall, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the staff was attentive without being overbearing and amazing. I’d definitely recommend Restaurant Valbella if you’re looking for a great meal out. I know I’ll be back!
Bedirhan Aydın
First time being here. Stopped for a lunch. Everything was amazing! Service, athmosphere food. We had zucchini flowers, seafood salad as an app and entree short rib and rigatoni short rib sauce. Quality and delicious. And the souffle and napoleon as a dessert very fresh and delicious. I genuinely recommend this place to everyone. By the way Thanks a lot for the hospitality!
… moreM F
We had a disappointing experience tonight. The service was very curt and business like; the waiter was just going through the motions. At least the busboy had some personality. The second drink I ordered when our main courses arrived was not delivered until after we finished eating. Food was solid but has fallen a notch or two versus a few years ago. The pork chop had an odd texture like it had been brined too long. Good flavors though. We used to look forward to dining here but won’t rush back.
… moreThe BookSmiths_Shoppe
Beautiful anniversary dinner.. enjoyed pulpo and clams oreganta, main dishes of lamb chops and pollo with funghi. Dessert of tiramisu. The meals were excellent and service perfect. Highly recommend. Great all around.
… moreJustin G
Came in after a work event. Even thought it was late they still sat us and provided us with amazing food and service. Great drinks. Food was amazing. The breaded lamb chops were some of the best I’ve had.
… moreNicole Bartner
Ate at Valbella for the first time tonight. I can’t imagine I will eat there another time. Very odd dining experience. Took me right back to Italian fine dining in Manhattan in the 1980s…except the food isn’t very good. Very large restaurant, nice enough setting, white tablecloth service and a veritable army of waiters. Just waiters. Only men. The only woman working was, BIZARRELY, the bathroom attendant inside a bathroom that is far too small and not nearly busy enough (AND it’s 2022…???) to require an attendant. Poor woman was locked inside a freezing cold bathroom with no natural light for, presumably, the entire afternoon and evening. TURNING THE SINK ON AND OFF FOR EVERY PERSON WHO USED THE BATHROOM.
Weird.
But the whole place is weird. IMO.
The owner is sauntering around, peering at tables, very dour. No smiles. No greetings. Just. Watching.
The entire vibe is “Old School Restaurant.” And I mean that in the worst possible way.
I am a 54 year old woman who owns/operates/is the cook in my own little restaurant in Vermont. I’ve been around the restaurant industry. I know what needs to change…
Even so, I would have elevated Valbella to 4 stars if the food had been really good. It was not. It was extremely mediocre. There was a serious lack of skill both in the cooking/seasoning and plating evidenced by the food I ordered. Given the presumptuous setting and prices I was actually expecting much better. Also nothing on that menu is particularly “ambitious.” Those dishes should all be easily executed at a very high level. They are not.
Our dinner was a joint birthday celebration and it appeared there were quite a few other birthdays in the room. So I’m going to guess Valbella is a “celebration destination” in Greenwich. IMO they should hold out for better food for their celebrations.
We were started out with a plate of sliced dried Italian sausage and chunks of Parmigiana Reggiano cheese. This was lovely. We were then served pan fried hot Italian peppers. Also, really good. Although some were so spicy they were practically inedible. (LOL) The bread on the table was FANTASTIC. I would be SHOCKED if it did not come directly from a bakery on Arthur Avenue in The Bronx.
For my appetizer I ordered “Gamberi Scampi” with pesto risotto. The risotto was very good. Although I never would have identified anything in it as pesto. However it was very flavorful and the consistency was perfect. It was topped with four steamed shrimp. As in those shrimp had not a lick of seasoning on them at all. They’d just been steamed and then plopped on top of the risotto. Weird. “Gamberi” means “shrimp” in Italian. So “Gamberi Scampi” translates as Shrimp Scampi (which is shrimp sautéed in olive oil, butter and garlic) and that’s what I thought I was getting. Served on top of risotto. Nope.
I ordered the Caesar salad which was bizarrely served in a little cucumber coral with a lid of sliced cheese. Again. Weird. The salad was passable. Nothing to write home about. The presentation struck me as very sad. Like the kind of thing that would have passed for exciting plating in 1983. But it’s 40 years on now…we don’t have to be making cucumber corrals.
For my entree I ordered Risotto Graziano: Cannaroli Rice served with shrimp, asparagus and truffle oil. Once again, some completely naked, steamed shrimp plopped on top of a plate of risotto. Only this risotto was not as good. Not cooked long enough, very loose and watery, although flavors were very nice, especially with the asparagus.
For dessert I ordered the Tartufo. Skip this. It is a prepackaged, really average, not good dessert.
I didn’t finish anything I was served. And if you know me you KNOW that is WEIRD.
Decaf latte was fine.
You can spend this sort of money elsewhere and have an amazing meal. Actually with the sort of money you pay at Valbella you could get yourself TWO amazing meals at a place where someone knows how to cook. And you can even turn the sink on and off yourself when you go to the bathroom.
Like wtf…
… moreWeird.
But the whole place is weird. IMO.
The owner is sauntering around, peering at tables, very dour. No smiles. No greetings. Just. Watching.
The entire vibe is “Old School Restaurant.” And I mean that in the worst possible way.
I am a 54 year old woman who owns/operates/is the cook in my own little restaurant in Vermont. I’ve been around the restaurant industry. I know what needs to change…
Even so, I would have elevated Valbella to 4 stars if the food had been really good. It was not. It was extremely mediocre. There was a serious lack of skill both in the cooking/seasoning and plating evidenced by the food I ordered. Given the presumptuous setting and prices I was actually expecting much better. Also nothing on that menu is particularly “ambitious.” Those dishes should all be easily executed at a very high level. They are not.
Our dinner was a joint birthday celebration and it appeared there were quite a few other birthdays in the room. So I’m going to guess Valbella is a “celebration destination” in Greenwich. IMO they should hold out for better food for their celebrations.
We were started out with a plate of sliced dried Italian sausage and chunks of Parmigiana Reggiano cheese. This was lovely. We were then served pan fried hot Italian peppers. Also, really good. Although some were so spicy they were practically inedible. (LOL) The bread on the table was FANTASTIC. I would be SHOCKED if it did not come directly from a bakery on Arthur Avenue in The Bronx.
For my appetizer I ordered “Gamberi Scampi” with pesto risotto. The risotto was very good. Although I never would have identified anything in it as pesto. However it was very flavorful and the consistency was perfect. It was topped with four steamed shrimp. As in those shrimp had not a lick of seasoning on them at all. They’d just been steamed and then plopped on top of the risotto. Weird. “Gamberi” means “shrimp” in Italian. So “Gamberi Scampi” translates as Shrimp Scampi (which is shrimp sautéed in olive oil, butter and garlic) and that’s what I thought I was getting. Served on top of risotto. Nope.
I ordered the Caesar salad which was bizarrely served in a little cucumber coral with a lid of sliced cheese. Again. Weird. The salad was passable. Nothing to write home about. The presentation struck me as very sad. Like the kind of thing that would have passed for exciting plating in 1983. But it’s 40 years on now…we don’t have to be making cucumber corrals.
For my entree I ordered Risotto Graziano: Cannaroli Rice served with shrimp, asparagus and truffle oil. Once again, some completely naked, steamed shrimp plopped on top of a plate of risotto. Only this risotto was not as good. Not cooked long enough, very loose and watery, although flavors were very nice, especially with the asparagus.
For dessert I ordered the Tartufo. Skip this. It is a prepackaged, really average, not good dessert.
I didn’t finish anything I was served. And if you know me you KNOW that is WEIRD.
Decaf latte was fine.
You can spend this sort of money elsewhere and have an amazing meal. Actually with the sort of money you pay at Valbella you could get yourself TWO amazing meals at a place where someone knows how to cook. And you can even turn the sink on and off yourself when you go to the bathroom.
Like wtf…
Courtney Gonerka
The service was spectacular. The filet mignon and lobster tail was life-changing. Everything from the sparkling water to the tiramisu was next level. The cocktails were expertly made and each part of every course was handcrafted to delight!
… more