"Drew Nieporent’s downtown Greenwich room plus Stephen Lewandowski’s tuna tataki crudo. Book it to close a deal over coastal plates."
About Townhouse
Townhouse opened in February 2020 at 35 Church Street in downtown Greenwich, in the space that had long been Gabriele’s steakhouse. It is a partnership between restaurateur Drew Nieporent, the New York operator behind Tribeca Grill and Nobu, executive chef and partner Stephen Lewandowski, and director of operations Dana Cifone. The brief was a relaxed, contemporary American room rather than another steakhouse, set across two floors of a converted townhouse. For the wider picture, see our Greenwich dining guide.
The Kitchen
Stephen Lewandowski cooks a contemporary American menu with coastal leanings and clear Mediterranean and Asian accents, drawn from his years as executive chef and partner at Drew Nieporent’s Tribeca Grill. The dish people come back for is the tuna tataki crudo, flash-seared tuna with crisp garlic over a soy and shallot vinaigrette. Mains land roughly in the $40 to $60 range, with the veal chop around $60 before sides, so this is a special-occasion bill rather than a casual one. Nieporent won the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Restaurateur award back in 1995, and that pedigree shows in how the room is run. Read our guide to the best fine-dining restaurants worldwide, and compare it with the harbourside French cooking at L’Escale.
The Room
The room is light and contemporary, a deliberate break from the dark steakhouse that came before, spread over two floors of the townhouse with a bar that draws a downtown crowd. Sound sits at an easy hum on weeknights and climbs at weekends near the bar. Tables are comfortably spaced, dress is smart-casual, and the upstairs is the quieter choice for a conversation that matters. Service is polished in the New York manner Nieporent is known for.
Best for Closing a Deal
Book Townhouse to close a deal because it carries a New York operator’s polish in a town where that is rare: Drew Nieporent’s service standards, a contemporary menu that suits a range of guests, and an upstairs room quiet enough to talk terms. The downtown Greenwich address is easy to reach, the wine list is built for a longer sit, and the cooking is confident without being fussy. Ask for an upstairs table away from the bar. See more restaurants to close a deal.
Not for
Not for a budget dinner. Veal chops run about sixty dollars before sides, and the contemporary American menu is built for a longer, wine-led evening rather than a quick plate.
Frequently Asked
Is Townhouse Greenwich worth it?
Yes, for a polished contemporary American dinner downtown. Townhouse comes from New York restaurateur Drew Nieporent and chef Stephen Lewandowski, formerly of Tribeca Grill, in the old Gabriele’s space at 35 Church Street. Mains run about $40 to $60, so it is a special-occasion bill, but the cooking and the New York service standards set it apart from most of the field in Greenwich.
Who is the chef at Townhouse Greenwich?
Townhouse is led by executive chef and partner Stephen Lewandowski, who was previously executive chef and a partner at Drew Nieporent’s Tribeca Grill in Manhattan. The restaurant is a partnership between Lewandowski, Nieporent and operations director Dana Cifone. That pedigree shows in a contemporary American menu with coastal, Mediterranean and Asian accents and in how tightly the room is run.
What should I order at Townhouse?
Start with the tuna tataki crudo, the signature dish: flash-seared tuna with crisp garlic over a soy and shallot vinaigrette. From there the menu is contemporary American with coastal leanings, and the veal chop is the main most regulars name, at around $60 before sides. Lean on the wine list, which is built for a longer evening, and book the quieter upstairs room for a special meal.
Is Townhouse good for a business dinner?
Yes. The room carries Drew Nieporent’s New York service polish, the upstairs is quiet enough to talk terms, and the contemporary menu suits a mixed table of guests. The downtown Greenwich location at 35 Church Street is easy to reach and the wine list rewards a longer sit. Ask for an upstairs table away from the bar. See our guide to impressing clients for more.
Reserve a Table
Reserve at Townhouse
Reserve through Resy or by phone. The Tuesday-to-Saturday dinner service and the bar fill on weekends, so book ahead.
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Practical Information
Address35 Church Street, Downtown Greenwich
NeighbourhoodDowntown Greenwich
CuisineContemporary American / coastal
PriceMains roughly $40–60; the veal chop runs about $60 before sides
Dress CodeSmart-casual
SeatingLight, contemporary dining room and bar over two floors in a converted townhouse
ReservationResy / phone
