When Napa & Co. decided to close its doors in Stamford in early 2017, it left a hole in the city’s dining scene. Many would argue (I certainly would) it was one of, if not the best, restaurant in Stamford during its decade-long run. Almost a year after Napa vacated, an Italian restaurant by the name of Bar Zepoli took over the space.

While it’s unfair to compare Bar Zepoli to the previous tenant, people still will. They shouldn’t. (It’s not the same type of food. Not even close.) The only remnants are the dining room décor, where if you had dined at Napa, you can still kind of picture it. The formerly green and white area is now all exposed brick, wood furniture, and “dope” (as the kids are saying) artwork by Leigha Zimmer.