Bites Nearby: Prespa

— This restaurant welcomes hungry patrons with a stylish interior accented by exposed brick walls, a stone tiled floor and warm wood tables and chairs. The long bar is well stocked and lit by small pendant lights.

Prespa prepares standard Italian fare, as well as some more creative dishes, such as Filet Prespa, served with wild mushrooms and artichokes in a Burgundy wine sauce ($26), and Shrimp and Scallop Saffron Risotto, made with peas and roasted peppers ($22).

The restaurant offers limited outdoor seating, and there is a separate takeout door for its pizza, which includes toppings such as prosciutto, smoked mozzarella and hot cherry peppers, among others.

Prespa is located at 46 Mill Plain Road in Danbury, 203-791-2911. Dinner hours are Mon - Thu, 4pm - 10pm; Fri, Sat, 4pm - 11pm; Sun, 2pm - 10pm; Lunch hours: Mon - Sat, 11am - 4pm. Reservations are accepted.