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The Reserve Restaurant, Bar & Lounge is an elevated escape built on the rich legacy of Widow Browns, and infused with bold flavors, timeless ambiance, and a touch of modern luxury. From the owners of Rein Osteria, The Reserve brings elevated comfort cuisine, craft cocktails, and a warm, refined atmosphere to a place where stories—and new traditions—are waiting to unfold.
Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 12–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 12–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 12–9 PM |
| Thursday | 12–9 PM |
| Friday | 12–10 PM |
| Saturday | 12–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 128 Federal Rd, Danbury, CT 06811
Phone: (203) 616-5015
Website: https://www.dineatthereserve.com/
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Reviews
Michelle
We had a great experience in our visit here – the food and service were both great, and the surroundings were lovely. We especially enjoyed the french onion soup and burrata. Our waiter was very friendly and attentive. Maybe they had teething issues when they first opened, but there was no evidence of this at all when we went on a Friday night! Really looking forward to coming back and found it a great addition to the neighborhood.
… moreDonna Dreska
We had our Christmas Eve dinner here with family and it was amazing! All your classic American favorites done so well; I had the chicken franchese, and sampled the fried calamari and meatball with ricotta and tomato sauce appetizers – delicious. My husband had the 8oz filet and it was cooked to perfection. My sister in law had the rib eye steak and her husband had the butternut squash ravioli. Everyone raved about their meals. We ate in the dining room off the bar with fireplace, also great for a private party with its own bar. Our server, Edras, couldn’t have been friendlier or more accommodating. They also have an extensive Mocktail menu if you want to keep it light. Great location across from Stew Leonard’s on Federal Road, close to everything. Highly recommend, will be back again!
… moreMissy
Today was my first time at The Reserve, and I unfortunately have to agree with some of the Google reviews. The food took quite a long time to come out. We started with a couple of drinks, which were very strong..maybe a little too strong. My sangria didn’t taste like sangria at all, and I honestly couldn’t tell what was in it. It didn’t have any fruit, and I think vodka was added.
We ordered the calamari and what was listed as hummus with pita. When it arrived, we noticed the “hummus” was actually spinach and artichoke dip. I had to ask about it since I have an allergy and wanted to make sure a certain ingredient wasn’t included. We decided to keep it and I’m glad we did because it was absolutely delicious!! The calamari was just as good, if not better. Both appetizers were fantastic.
For our entrée, we ordered the rigatoni to share. There was a bit of confusion, as our waitress (who was also the bartender) thought we wanted it packed to go, when we actually planned to eat it and then take the rest home. She quickly fixed it in the kitchen, so really no harm done. My only guess is that since we had been sitting with appetizers for quite a while, she may have assumed we were finished eating.. I mean it was a while.
The pasta itself was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very good. However, it was topped with microgreens and cilantro which really threw me off! I’ve never had a pasta dish garnished with cilantro, especially instead of something more traditional like basil…? It felt like a strange choice and was a bit unappetizing for me.
Overall, it was a very… odd… first experience. Would I give it another shot? Yes, but I think I’d wait a bit and hope things become more organized.
Appetizers: 10/10
Drinks: 3/10
Entrée: 5/10
… moreWe ordered the calamari and what was listed as hummus with pita. When it arrived, we noticed the “hummus” was actually spinach and artichoke dip. I had to ask about it since I have an allergy and wanted to make sure a certain ingredient wasn’t included. We decided to keep it and I’m glad we did because it was absolutely delicious!! The calamari was just as good, if not better. Both appetizers were fantastic.
For our entrée, we ordered the rigatoni to share. There was a bit of confusion, as our waitress (who was also the bartender) thought we wanted it packed to go, when we actually planned to eat it and then take the rest home. She quickly fixed it in the kitchen, so really no harm done. My only guess is that since we had been sitting with appetizers for quite a while, she may have assumed we were finished eating.. I mean it was a while.
The pasta itself was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very good. However, it was topped with microgreens and cilantro which really threw me off! I’ve never had a pasta dish garnished with cilantro, especially instead of something more traditional like basil…? It felt like a strange choice and was a bit unappetizing for me.
Overall, it was a very… odd… first experience. Would I give it another shot? Yes, but I think I’d wait a bit and hope things become more organized.
Appetizers: 10/10
Drinks: 3/10
Entrée: 5/10
Lula Detres
Atmosphere was good workers were very nice. Food was not as expected. Linguine Caprese was just Spaghetti and tomatoes soup. Mac & cheese was spicy and tasted like it had nutmeg in it. Very disappointing not worth the price.
… moreGregory Dal Piaz
It was slow last night, the night of a snowstorm, which might have been to our benefit, but we had very few complaints. Rein Osteria has been one of our favorite “local” restaurants, even though it’s 40 minutes away so we were very excited to hear that the same group had taken over this space only 15 minutes from home. The renovation of the space was clean and fresh, if dark, very homey and welcoming, though some sound deadening would have been a good addition.
We were a group of 8 so we were able to try a wide variety of dishes and they did not disappoint. First though the cocktails were delicious and appropriately alcoholic.
For appetizers I was able to try the mussels fra diavolo, excellent and with the appropriate level of spice, though some toast points would have completed the dish. Calamari was excellent though I prefer the peppers to be in slices and not chopped up, the meatball was very good as well. the brussels sprouts were absolutely delicious, though all the stuff on them sort of defeats the purpose of ordering brussel sprouts if you are looking for a healthier option!
I had a monkfish special, wrapped in prosciutto, very good with delicious mashed potatoes. I also tried the fish and chip, very good though I could eat twice as much of the fish, the salmon was good with the mascarpone/roasted tomato risotto delicious even if the the rice was a bit mushy, I would swap out the rice for fregola, chicken francese was solid as well, though swapping the mashed potatoes out for linguini was the right move.
We had three desserts, they are on the smaller side, the midnight mousse cake was the winner, the carrot cake was vigorously spiced with too much frosting for my palate and the cheesecake was solid.
The dining room is on the louder side, even when not full. Service was solid, polite, and efficient if still a bit less than polished.
All told I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and think this is one if the top 5 restaurants local to Brookfield
… moreWe were a group of 8 so we were able to try a wide variety of dishes and they did not disappoint. First though the cocktails were delicious and appropriately alcoholic.
For appetizers I was able to try the mussels fra diavolo, excellent and with the appropriate level of spice, though some toast points would have completed the dish. Calamari was excellent though I prefer the peppers to be in slices and not chopped up, the meatball was very good as well. the brussels sprouts were absolutely delicious, though all the stuff on them sort of defeats the purpose of ordering brussel sprouts if you are looking for a healthier option!
I had a monkfish special, wrapped in prosciutto, very good with delicious mashed potatoes. I also tried the fish and chip, very good though I could eat twice as much of the fish, the salmon was good with the mascarpone/roasted tomato risotto delicious even if the the rice was a bit mushy, I would swap out the rice for fregola, chicken francese was solid as well, though swapping the mashed potatoes out for linguini was the right move.
We had three desserts, they are on the smaller side, the midnight mousse cake was the winner, the carrot cake was vigorously spiced with too much frosting for my palate and the cheesecake was solid.
The dining room is on the louder side, even when not full. Service was solid, polite, and efficient if still a bit less than polished.
All told I thoroughly enjoyed our dinner and think this is one if the top 5 restaurants local to Brookfield
Mikey Batista
The Highlights
• The Food: Absolutely stellar. Every dish that came out of the kitchen was a hit. The flavors were bold, the presentation was artful, and you can tell the chef prioritizes high-quality ingredients.
• The Service: This is where the restaurant truly shines. Our server was attentive without being overbearing, well-versed in the menu, and genuinely seemed to care that we had a great night.
The Caveat
The only area that didn’t quite live up to the rest of the experience was the drink menu. While the cocktails were perfectly fine, they lacked the “wow” factor found in the food. They were “okay”—functional and drinkable, but perhaps a bit uninspired compared to the creative excellence of the kitchen. Overall I still gave it a 5 Star rating!!!!!!
… more• The Food: Absolutely stellar. Every dish that came out of the kitchen was a hit. The flavors were bold, the presentation was artful, and you can tell the chef prioritizes high-quality ingredients.
• The Service: This is where the restaurant truly shines. Our server was attentive without being overbearing, well-versed in the menu, and genuinely seemed to care that we had a great night.
The Caveat
The only area that didn’t quite live up to the rest of the experience was the drink menu. While the cocktails were perfectly fine, they lacked the “wow” factor found in the food. They were “okay”—functional and drinkable, but perhaps a bit uninspired compared to the creative excellence of the kitchen. Overall I still gave it a 5 Star rating!!!!!!
Joshua Stone
What a great place! So happy we have it a try. The food, service and atmosphere was perfect! Cannot wait to go back! Great job!
… moreKurt S
New interior from days of old.
Well decorated for sure…
Maybe a bit dark in color choices, but cozy too.
My experience is in a group setting, and with 25+ people at the table, its a bit crazy.
But they managed through it.
The orders were take around the table in order, but brought out randomly…
Thus wrong dish at the wrong guest… easily solved also.
I ordered a simple Cesar Salad with grilled chicken. Salad was as expected, but the chicken was on the heat too long and dried out…
I missed the dessert order due to phone call (taken between the outside doors) and ended up with a shot of bourbon meant for someone’s ice cream & expresso thing. Owner found across and 10seats down…
No one came back to ask if I cared for anything…
I left full, entertained by my peers, but missing my old Widow Brown’s experience.
Don’t get me wrong – Widow Brown’s and the Reserve are nothing alike…
I’d rather try to enjoy it in a smaller group or even just my wife…
… moreWell decorated for sure…
Maybe a bit dark in color choices, but cozy too.
My experience is in a group setting, and with 25+ people at the table, its a bit crazy.
But they managed through it.
The orders were take around the table in order, but brought out randomly…
Thus wrong dish at the wrong guest… easily solved also.
I ordered a simple Cesar Salad with grilled chicken. Salad was as expected, but the chicken was on the heat too long and dried out…
I missed the dessert order due to phone call (taken between the outside doors) and ended up with a shot of bourbon meant for someone’s ice cream & expresso thing. Owner found across and 10seats down…
No one came back to ask if I cared for anything…
I left full, entertained by my peers, but missing my old Widow Brown’s experience.
Don’t get me wrong – Widow Brown’s and the Reserve are nothing alike…
I’d rather try to enjoy it in a smaller group or even just my wife…
Lisa Campanella
First time here since Widow Brown’s and what a great upgrade! Great job on the renovations! Our server, Michaela, was fantastic! Great personality, gave recommendations and was very attentive. I overheard another table complimenting her also. My husband had the soup of the day, which he said was tasty but not hot enough. The meatball appetizer was very good. The burger, on Michaela’s recommendation, was amazing!!! I love knowing there’s a great place to get a burger locally that isn’t a sports bar with a greasy floor! My husband raved about his chicken francese! We will be returning! And have already told others to give it a try!
… moreLauren Torre
Service was a little discombobulated, but our original waitress took care of us realized she had to stay behind the bar and passed us to another waiter, which we had no problems with and the food…we left no crumbs behind! Will definitely be back
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