New Italian restaurant coming to Stamford’s Harbor Point

The Stamford restaurant scene will be receiving a new eatery later this spring when Cugine”™s Italian opens at 121 Towne St. in the Harbor Point section of the city.

Stamford restauranteurs John and Morgan Nealon will be setting up Cugine”™s Italian in the space that is currently The Lila Rose, which they also own. The Lila Rose had its last day of operation on May 8.

“Our goal with Cugine”™s is to offer not only Harbor Point, but Fairfield County as a whole, an entirely new Italian dining experience,” said John Nealon. “This sophisticated restaurant will invite our guests to take a step back in time and dine in the era of Frank Sinatra, with dark interiors and furniture, beautiful soft mood lighting, a period playlist and classic Italian cuisine.”

“While offering the vibe of an exclusive speakeasy, Cugine”™s will be comfortable, invite a warm opportunity for people to connect with one another over exquisite and beautiful food, and be reminiscent of a classic dining experience in a renowned New York City Italian restaurant,” added Morgan Nealon. “The menu will be very Chef driven, featuring local ingredients, products from local partners in our Fairfield County community and truly offer a dining and bar experience like no other in the area.”

Cugine”™s will be open Friday to Sunday for dinner service, with plans to expand into brunch service soon after.