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Restaurant L'Ostal, Darien, CT

Restaurant L'Ostal

4.8
4.8
374 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 9 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
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.

Dining areas

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
    (475) 328-9629
  • 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 374 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Great for fine wines

  • Connecticut

    Romantic

  • Connecticut

    Good for special occasions

  • Fairfield

    Best Service

  • Fairfield

    Great for fine wines

  • Fairfield

    Romantic

  • Fairfield

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Restaurant L'Ostal is a beloved French bistro in Darien, consistently praised for its "great food and wonderful service." Guests appreciate the "exquisite" dining experiences and "superb" ambiance. With attentive staff and a sophisticated atmosphere, it has become a "local favorite" for special occasions. Highly recommended by patrons!

374 Reviews
  1. John

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Chef prepared a custom tasting menu for us. It was very reminiscent of our NYC holiday dinners from the past. Every plate was more delicious than the previous. Well Done! Service was spot on. Zero issues.

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  2. Fritz

    Key West

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 18 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We traveled from Brookfield for a Birthday Dinner. What an outstanding place. Great food Great staff everyone there was spot on. Thank you all until next time !!!!!

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  3. debbie

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 11 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great new restaurant with great vibe! I would definitely recommend it!

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  4. Jeanne

    VIP

    New York City

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on 23 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love L’Ostal. Fabulous food and service. The staff goes above and beyond

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  5. Danielle

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Great food, amazing service. Restaurant is a little on the noisy side when outdoor seating isn’t available.

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  6. alex

    New York City

    139 reviews

    5.0

    139 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    thank you eugene & co.! wonderful food, vino & service! love the fougasse, haricot vert, skate & duck!!! see you soon!

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  7. Marshall

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 29 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, great service. Noise level suggested business dinner on the company card is alive and well! Wine list is extensive, but could offer some more mid priced bottles. Best restaurant in Darien, maybe best in Fairfield county.

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  8. Jeanne

    VIP

    New York City

    55 reviews

    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, great food and service. We love going to this place

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  9. Erika

    VIP

    New York City

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and service are the stars here! Delicious specials and attentive service. Always a great meal

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Connecticut

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great restaurant! No other place like it. For a vegetarian/ chicken only person, the Sformado and Green Circle Chicken were absolutely delectable, 10/10. Great dessert choices, too. Restaurant L’Ostal is my go-to for any and all special occasions!

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Restaurant L'Ostal is rated 4.8 stars by 374 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:00 pm
Booked 9 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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