NY Times Reviewer Likes Cesco's Trattoria of Darien

received a coveted positive review in Sunday's New York Times, which said eating in the Darien restaurant is "like recapturing a memory of Italy, at a very reasonable price."

The reviewer, Patricia Brooks, also praised the "diverse Northern Italian menu that delivers on most of its promises; and an elegant, welcoming interior."

In March, 8-month-old eatery participated in , which encouraged patrons to contribute a dollar to the charity when they asked for a glass of water at the restaurant.

Brooks has reviewed only two other Darien restaurants in the past two years: (on Nov. 12, 2010) and (on Aug. 27, 2010). Other Connecticut restaurant reviews from the Times are available on the newspaper's website.

Cesco's is located in the Goodwives Shopping Center.

Editor's note: This article originally was published at 2:57 p.m. on Sunday. The time stamp was changed for layout purposes on the Home page of Darien Patch.

See also: "Cesco's Trattoria Gets Another Positive Review" (Aug. 22, 2012)