Paradise Restaurant & Banquet Hall — Restaurant in Ansonia

It's my first time here and ✨ WOW ✨ I'm impressed! The interior has a gorgeous design with a touch of luxury and also a splash of whimsy with pretty pink flowers. I peeked into the banquet hall area and it's beautiful and spacious. They automatically bring out fresh bread with a tasty garlic dipping oil. The water could have used ice because it was room temperature, but it tasted fine. (Some restaurant water tastes weird!) We ordered the fried calamari, fried mozzarella, and fettuccine alfredo. I was blown away by how good the calamari is. It melts in your mouth, not even the tiniest bit chewy. I can't recall ever having calamari that melty. I was even able to eat the little full body guys 🦑 - usually I can't. The fettuccine alfredo and fried mozz were delicious as well. Portions are big! We have leftovers for at least one or two more meals. I also decided to try the tiramisu cake and I'm so glad I did. It is light, fluffy, moist, and flavorful. I'm sad I'm too full to keep eating it. 😂 The ladies room currently has some signage up apologizing for the remodel and honestly even during the remodel it's still so much better than some other bathrooms I've seen. Plenty of parking. There's an AWESOME outdoor dining area complete with bar and stage for live music. The servers are super sweet, accommodating, and attentive. We'll be hosting our monthly dinners here from now on and I'm so happy with...

Paradise Restaurant blew me away from start to finish! I ordered the chicken parm and it was cooked perfectly—crispy, cheesy, flavorful, and easily one of the best I’ve ever had. I also tried the nacho pizza, and let me tell you, it’s out of this world. The creativity and taste put it on another level—definitely something you can’t find anywhere else.

On top of the amazing food, the staff really made the experience special. From the moment I walked in, they were welcoming, attentive, and made me feel right at home. That kind of service is rare and it makes all the difference.

The bar was the highlight of the night—the drinks were top notch, fairly priced, and the vibe was unmatched. The music, the atmosphere, and the overall energy made it the perfect place to hang out and enjoy myself.

Paradise isn’t just a restaurant, it’s an experience. Between the food, the drinks, the staff, and the atmosphere, this spot truly has it all. Highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place that...

SAVE YOUR MONEY!!!!! THEY HAVE MICE!!!!!! TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE, TERRIBLE!!!! Take a trip to anywhere in Shelton instead. If you want to hear staff members yelling at each other and staff talking about how much tables are tipping while you are right next to them eating then it’s the place for you. If you like Rubbery flavorless chicken and calamari this is the place! For $30 a meal my 4yr old could’ve made better food. The fake flowers everywhere, including Outside is very much tacky and unflattering. For a banquet hall it’s very unorganized and unprofessional. The staff was very dismissive and unfriendly. Some members were even VAPING right next to the tables before serving them. I saw a mouse run through the dining room while I was waiting to get my order taken. Truly a disgrace to what used to be Raps Paradise. I will not be returning and hope people read this...