Ace Endico Restaurant Spotlight: Holiday Dinner Options

Welcome to the latest edition of the Ace Endico Restaurant Spotlight, where we feature a new list of local restaurants each month to spotlight some of the great eateries Connecticut has to offer. This month, we're highlighting great restaurants that are open for Christmas Eve dinner and New Year's Eve dinner.

Castello

This family-owned Italian restaurant and wine bar prides itself on using the best ingredients hand-picked by the executive chef and serving authentic classics such as rigatoni bolognese, salmone alla castello, and branzino. Open Christmas Eve, Christmas day and New Year's Eve.

Cafe on the Green

This fine Italian restaurant overlooking Richter Park Golf Course offers lunch, dinner and pub menus, including a special Christmas Eve menu available for carry out or dine in. Open Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

Barbarie's Black Angus Grill

The Barbarie family opened this upscale steakhouse in 2012 services five-star food without the five-star price tag. Open Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

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Pappadellas

The chefs at this "quaint little restaurant with very big tastes," as they describe themselves on their website, have more than 25 years of experience cooking Northern Italian food. They are known for their handmade pasta and bread baked fresh daily. Open Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

Rraci's Restaurant

Rraci's menu embraces both traditional and innovative Italian dishes, including a decadent seafood tower and the finest cuts of beef. They also have installed a state-of-the-art UV system in their air handler to improve air quality. Open Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

Della Francesca Restaurant

Enjoy Northern Italian cuisine in this beautifully appointed restaurant featuring the work of 17th Century Venetian artist Piero Della Francesca. At this family-run restaurant, they don't make it until you order it. Open Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

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Luc's Cafe

This French restaurant serves its delicious fare from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, with reservations taken over the phone at 203-894-8522 for parties of at least four. Open New Year's Eve.