Matto Wine Bar

Matto Wine Bar is a restaurant in Shelton, CT. The venue offers contemporary Italian fare with a focus on shareable tapas, craft cocktails and square artisan pizzas baked in a high‑heat brick oven. Diners can enjoy locally sourced ingredients such as Liuzzi mozzarella and imported Italian cured meats, while the bar serves a curated wine list and specialty drinks. Matto also provides catering for birthdays, rehearsals, corporate gatherings and weddings, and it welcomes reservations for private parties of up to fourteen guests. The establishment holds a 4.40 rating from online reviewers.

Founded by Daniel Camporeale, who previously opened the acclaimed Molto restaurant in Fairfield, Matto Wine Bar was created to bring a sexy, trendy Italian dining experience to the growing Shelton Valley. The menu is built around “many choices,” featuring flavorful tapas that pair with the bar’s craft cocktails and a selection of square pizzas made with fresh homemade dough and traditional sauce. The interior blends modern design with Italian touches: hand‑made glass tile walls, tufted leather booths, a seven‑foot hand‑blown glass chandelier, and a 12‑foot communal walnut table framed by gold‑trimmed chairs for semi‑private celebrations.

Matto Wine Bar is located on Bridgeport Avenue, just a short walk from Nells Rock Road and the nearby Bridgeport Avenue thoroughfare, both about a tenth of a mile away. The clinic Marks of Design and the AFC Shelton health center lie roughly two‑tenths of a mile from the door, while the scenic Burying Ground Brook creek is about four‑tenths of a mile distant and Walnut Avenue Pond sits half a mile away.

With its vibrant atmosphere, diverse small‑plate menu and expertly crafted cocktails, Matto Wine Bar stands out as a lively Italian‑inspired destination for Shelton residents and visitors seeking a modern yet welcoming dining experience.