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New Restaurant Falco Opens in Norwalk

The latest dining spot from owner BJ Lawless features a menu of handmade pizzas and pastas at 2 Wilton Ave.

Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Dining Out

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Restaurant owner BJ Lawless has opened Falco at 2 Wilton Ave. in Norwalk, featuring a menu of handmade pizzas and pastas. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Owner BJ Lawless has officially opened Falco, a new dining destination located in Norwalk. The establishment serves a variety of handmade pastas, pizzas, meatballs, and cocktails.

Why it matters

The opening brings a new culinary venue to the area, occupying a historic building that has seen several different uses over the last century. It aims to become a key fixture for local residents looking for a new dining experience in the city.

Falco is located at 2 Wilton Ave. and operates with executive chef Jared Falco leading the kitchen. Guests can currently secure reservations through OpenTable, though walk-ins are limited during the initial week.

The players

BJ Lawless

BJ Lawless is the owner of the newly opened restaurant Falco.

Jared Falco

Jared Falco serves as the executive chef at the new Norwalk establishment.

The details

The restaurant is housed in a building with a long history, having previously served as an electric generating station, a paper factory, and the former Norwalk Hat Co. before recently operating as 1920 Bar & Bistro.

Timeline

  1. 1891: An electric generating station was built at the site.

  2. Mid-1920s: The Norwalk Hat Co. acquired the property.

  3. 2025: 1920 Bar & Bistro closed its doors.

  4. October 20, 2026: Falco officially opened.

Culture Shift

The transformation of this historic site into a modern restaurant reflects a growing local trend of repurposing industrial spaces for hospitality ventures. This move aligns with broader efforts to preserve the character of heritage buildings while revitalizing them for contemporary social use.

Residents can now book tables for their dining visits through the restaurant's OpenTable page. Visitors should note that walk-in availability is restricted to cocktails and pizza only during the restaurant's first week of operation.

The takeaway

The opening of Falco highlights the evolution of Norwalk's local business landscape as historic sites continue to be reimagined for modern retail needs. Prospective diners should plan ahead with reservations to ensure full menu access during the restaurant's busy opening phase.

Further reading

For more information on the local culinary scene, visit the Norwalk Dining Out section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by CTPost.

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