Restaurants in North Stamford, CT

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North Stamford is a large neighborhood north of the Merritt Parkway in Stamford, Connecticut. It is less densely developed than most of Stamford and is one of the wealthiest areas in the United States. Located in North Stamford are the Bartlett Arboretum and the Stamford Historical Society headquarters and museum. Also in the neighborhood are the Stamford Museum and Nature Center (a 118-acre facility) and Buttonwood Manor, a Colonial-style house on an estate of 8 acres originally built in 1809. The area around Long Old Ridge Road has a number of areas for hiking, horseback riding and for simply appreciating nature. After exploring, there are plenty of places to get something to eat in the area.

Long Ridge Tavern

Located four miles north of the Merritt Parkway in one of Connecticut's most picturesque and historic villages, Long Ridge Tavern has just recently undergone an extensive renovation. There are four distinct dining areas: the Palmer room (named after the original owner) which can seat 75; the 80-seater main dining room with a fieldstone fireplace and antique bar; the Hunt room for 40; and the Nutmeg room for even smaller groups. Their innovative dishes change seasonally but all-time favorites include their roasted half duck, rack of lamb, fillet mignon and New York sirloin steak. This place is open for lunch and dinner everyday, with a brunch on Sundays.

Long Ridge Tavern
2635 Long Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06903
(203) 329-7818
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Lakeside Diner

An old classic diner right off the Merritt Turnpike, the Lakeside Diner is a small place that offers good, cheap breakfasts and brunch. It has wall-to-wall windows that allow a nice view of the lake where ducks, swans and geese can often be seen. The lakeside special in the menu (home fries, two eggs, with bacon, ham, sausage and French toast) is touted as having the best value for money (at a price of $5 as of 2009). It also offers 8-inch wide pancakes and delicious donuts. Some other items include the garden omelet, breakfast burrito, egg salad sandwich, muffins, and the grilled chicken club sandwich with bacon, lettuce and tomato.

Lakeside Diner
1050 Long Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06903-4404
(203) 322-2252
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Madonia Restaurant & Bar

Madonia is a beautiful mountain range in Italy after which this restaurant was named. Chef Enzo Bruno from Calabria in Italy opened this restaurant after many years working in the industry. This restaurant serves Mediterranean food from Italy, France and Spain. The restaurant offers a lunch, dinner, kids', bar, brunch, dessert and a tasting menu. The dinner menu changes with the seasons. Every Saturday, it offers prime rib as part of the dinner menu, "while it lasts." The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner everyday, and Sunday brunch. A private dining accommodates from eight to 100 people.

Madonia Restaurant & Bar
1297 Long Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06903-4431
(203) 322-8870
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Article Written By Ines Romualdez

Ines Romualdez graduated from De La Salle University with a degree in business administration international business. She's been working as the manager of the Executive Briefing Center for Genesys Telecommunications for eight years developing and writing the company's marketing and promotion of the EBC for internal and external audiences.

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