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Restaurant L'Ostal, Darien, CT

Restaurant L'Ostal

4.9
4.9
388 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
L’Ostal is a Provencal restaurant rooted in history and tradition celebrating the cuisines of Southern France & its boundaries. Stemming from the old Occitania language, the word ‘ostal’ refers to house & the warmth of hospitality that encompasses welcoming one into your home. Throughout the six dialects of this language starting in Catalonia, stretching through the Languedoc into Provence and onto the Alps of Piemonte, they all embrace this welcoming through their cooking. We celebrate the traditions of each country through their amazing cuisine as well as showcasing the wine and heritage of indigenous products. We look forward to bringing our warmth in hospitality & dining to the great community of Darien, Connecticut. Welcome to our home at L’Ostal.

Outdoor seating is available, but only offered weather depending, and reservations can be made day of, only over the phone, starting at 2pm on the day of.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Italian, Spanish
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jared Sippel
  • Area
    Darien
  • Cross Street
    Center Street and Tokeneke Road
  • Parking details
    We have ample free three hour parking in the lot behind us, and are seconds away from exit 12 on Interstate 95.
  • Public transit
    Conveniently located steps from Metro North stop at Darien.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

What 388 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Great for fine wines

  • Fairfield

    Best Service

  • Fairfield

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Restaurant L'Ostal in Darien offers a "superb dining experience" with "exceptional food and service." Guests rave about the "fabulous atmosphere" and the wine bar, Le Cave, next door. The menu, featuring dishes like escargot, duck, and gnocchi, keeps diners coming back. A perfect spot for "cherished memories," despite occasional noise levels.
388 Reviews
  1. EMILYVB VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dining experience. Loved the food. Perfect place for couples, catching up with a friend, or even a business meet up.

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  2. kathyw

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 18 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful. Food was delicious. Waiter was great. We went early. By 6:30 it became very noisy. Thank you.

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  3. Cathy VIP

    London15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is always delicious! Nicholas is the best waiter! He’s so knowledgeable about the food and you can tell he enjoys his job!

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  4. alex VIP

    New York City147 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    fabulous evening! delicous food, wonderful service and delightful atmosphere! bavette steak is a wonderful new addition! sole was phenomenal! thank you eugene, christina and everyone at l’ostal for making our evening extra special!

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  5. Carlos

    New York City1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 9 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I am not sure if I am confused or it was a Very disappointing Experience! As the web says this concept is meant to be French, not inspired in France, French! However a real and auténtico French restaurant might not be worth the risk. The menu shows this too, not even French desserts. I would say it is a “European” inspired restaurant. Service was impecable as expected when you pay $25 for a 6oz glass of wine, however the decor and ambiance are well behind. We had a delicious homemade Pretzel, Pastas and gnocchis. Overall not worth the drive so we’ll keep trying others….

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  6. Kimberly VIP

    New York City49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best restaurant in town. These folks know what they’re doing. Besides excellent food and service, it’s incredibly refreshing to be in a restaurant where there’s sufficient lighting to read the menu!! This place does not disappoint.

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  7. ERIKA VIP

    San Francisco4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love this restaurant! Never disappoints! Great vibe, fabulous service and exceptional food and wine!

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  8. Filip

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my girlfriend for her birthday and the service was nothing short of what you’d come to expect from an exclusive establishment. Everything was professionally handled including arranging a flower delivery to be presented upon our arrival and a handwritten note thanking us for celebrating her birthday. If you’re in search for a place that will deliver on creating cherished memories, you’ve found it here.

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Luca

    New York City20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 28 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant is fantastic! Without question the best restaurant I have been to in Fairfield County. The food is beyond and the wine list is really great too. Looking forward to going back soon.

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  10. Jeanne VIP

    New York City61 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    L’Ostal is such a great place. Wonderful food and service

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Restaurant L'Ostal is rated 4.9 stars by 388 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Restaurant L'Ostal

22 Center St, Darien, CT 06820-4501

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Center Street and Tokeneke Road
  • Area
    Darien
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Italian, Spanish
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have ample free three hour parking in the lot behind us, and are seconds away from exit 12 on Interstate 95.
  • Public transit
    Conveniently located steps from Metro North stop at Darien.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jared Sippel
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine
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