Kouzina Greek Taverna Will Open Fairfield Location
The restaurant is expanding its presence to 52 Sanford St. in November 2026.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Dining Out
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Kouzina Greek Taverna and Bar is set to open its second location in Fairfield during the first week of November 2026. The new space will take over the former site of Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant at 52 Sanford St.
Why it matters
The expansion comes after the restaurant's original Stamford location saw weekend wait times reach two hours. Owners aim to accommodate higher demand by bringing the same menu and kitchen operations to a new neighborhood.
The kitchen is known for braising its signature lamb shanks for 12 hours. This new site occupies the space vacated by Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant in 2025.
The players
Kouzina Greek Taverna and Bar
This restaurant group operates a popular Greek dining establishment in Stamford and is currently expanding its footprint to Fairfield.
Peter Alatsas
He serves as the lead chef for the restaurant's kitchen operations in Stamford.
The details
The owners, who also operate The Americano and Tomato Tomato, will replicate the menu from their Stamford flagship. The restaurant previously gained national recognition after being featured on the Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives in 2023.
Timeline
Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant opened in December 2023.
Kouzina appeared on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives in 2023.
The previous tenant, Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant, closed in 2025.
The new Fairfield location is expected to open the first week in November 2026.
Culture Shift
The restaurant follows a pattern set by its 2023 Food Network feature on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives by expanding to meet increased consumer demand. This growth reflects a broader trend of successful local eateries scaling operations to maintain customer access.
Fairfield residents can expect a new dining option starting in November 2026 at the former Tablao Wine Bar & Restaurant site. The expansion is intended to reduce long wait times by providing additional capacity for diners who previously traveled to Stamford.
The takeaway
Customers planning to visit the new Fairfield location should be prepared for potential opening crowds as the restaurant establishes itself in the neighborhood. Those interested in the menu can look toward the Stamford location, which offers the same dishes as the upcoming site.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by stamford advocate.
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