Norwalk Restaurants Boost Takeout and Delivery Amid Coronavirus Closures
Statewide, dining in is prohibited until further notice, per executive order by Governor Lamont, in an effort to curb COVID-19. Takeout and delivery are still permitted, however, which provides some opportunity for restaurants to recoup their losses. Some are going for it, others are not, and still others are offering specials, promotions, and discounts to attract customers.
Regardless, all restaurants are overstaffed for the reduced demand, and workers are braced for drastic cuts to their hours and layoffs. These are family-owned, minority-owned, women-owned businesses that need your support during this time of economic uncertainty. If you have the means and feel safe to do so, please order food or purchase a gift card where possible.
Below is a list of GNHCC member restaurants and a description of how they are adapting their business to the Coronavirus pandemic.
Because the situation is very fluid and changes are happening daily, this list is updated to the best of our knowledge, but if you are unsure, please call ahead.
Haruki Ramen & Izakaya
Haruki is offering a limited menu for takeout and delivery, from 11am-11pm daily.
Specials
- Free delivery of UberEats orders and within 2 miles.
- 10% off all bottles of sake.
- Weekly food specials (announced on their social media)
Order online for delivery through UberEats. For takeout, call 203-838-4500. Takeout is also free.
Traditional Japanese Kani Salad with cucumber, tobiko, and house spicy mayo.
Capri’s top flavors of empanada include Beef Uruguay, Taco Beef, and Steak Argentina.
iL Posto
il Posto is closed for all services, with an anticipated reopening in Summer 2020. Gift cards are available now.
Shrimp and oysters dressed with red pepper, avocado, and mixed greens.
Tablao Wine Bar
Tablao is offering a full menu for takeout and delivery, from 3-8pm daily.
Specials
- 1/2 off bottles of wine
- 1/2 off beers and cocktails
- $15 sangria and margarita “pitchers”
Order online for delivery through UberEats or Grubhub. Delivery fees start from $0.99. Taxes, service, and other fees also apply. There’s no minimum order, but a $2 fee for small orders. For takeout, call 203-939-9602. Takeout is free.
Delicious tapas, paella, and sangria.
SoNo 1420 American Craft Distillers
SoNo 1420 is in the unique position of providing assistance to the community in this time of shortage of hand sanitizer. With a final concentration of 80% ethanol, the base used to make their gins and vodkas are more than 99.99% effective in killing illness causing microbes. They are bottling it, in combination with other ingredients recommended by the WHO, and making bottles available for FREE.
Pickup hand sanitizer (and booze!) at 19 Day Street, Norwalk, CT, between 3-5pm. Check their Instagram for the latest availability and pickup times. If you do not feel comfortable visiting the distillery, you can find SoNo 1420 products at these local grocery stores.
Beet and quinoa salad, plus hemp leaf garnish.
Osteria Romana
Romanacci is offering FREE take-out and delivery.
Specials
- Dinner for two (10% OFF) includes 2 appetizers, 2 entrees, 2 desserts
- Dinner for four (15% OFF) includes 4 appetizers, 4 entrees, 4 desserts
- Dinner for six (20% OFF) includes 6 appetizers, 6 entrees, 6 desserts
- All bottles of corked wine are half price.
- Spend $50, get a $10 gift card.
- Spend $100, get a FREE corked bottle of wine.
Order online for takeout through ChowNow. For delivery, call 203-229-0844 (Norwalk), 203-261-1600 (Monroe).
Soft, pillowy gnocchi tossed with fresh cherries tomatoes and arugula.
Romanacci Pizza Bar
Romanacci is offering FREE take-out and delivery.
Specials
- Meal for two (10% OFF) includes 1 app or dessert + 2 personal pizzas
- Meal for three (15% OFF) includes 2 app or dessert + 3 personal pizzas
- Meal for four (20% OFF) includes 3 app or dessert + 4 personal pizzas
- All bottles of corked wine are half price.
- Spend $100, get one FREE corked bottle of wine.
Order online for takeout through ChowNow. For delivery, call 203-956-7103 (Norwalk), 203-571-3301 (Westport).
Thin crust pizza with prosciutto, arugula, and goat cheese.
La Calle Arepas Bar
La Calle is offering takeout and delivery Tuesday-Thursday, 11am-8:30pm; Friday and Saturday, 11am-9:30pm; and Sunday, 10am-7:30pm.
Specials
- Free delivery when you order through their website and within 3 miles.
- 10% off your first order when you subscribe to their email list.
- Arroz Con Pollo (Venezuelan Chicken Rice) Combos: 1 full size + tostones + 1 mini appetizer + 1 soda for $16; 2 full size + tostones + 1 mini appetizers + 2 sodas for $28; 4 full size + tostones + 2 mini appetizers + 2 liter soda for $60.
- Arepas Combos: 1- 4 arepas + 2 liter soda for $20; 2- 6 arepas + 2 liter soda for $28; 8 arepas + 2 liter soda for $35.
Order online for takeout and delivery through their website or call 203-612-4948.
Chicken or shrimps pasta with Alfredo sauce, bell peppers, bacon, sweet corn, and Parmesan cheese.
