MEET CHEF ROLAND

Originally from Budapest, Hungary, Chef Roland Olah came to America just over 14 years ago having won a Green Card in the lottery. Walking away from a successful career in Hungary to start fresh, he knew he had to try it or else always look back wondering WHAT IF.

Chef Roland attended culinary school in Hungary at 14 years old. After years of perfecting his skillset in the kitchen, he went on to receive a Masters Degree, and can proudly say he is a classically French trained chef.

On arrival to the US, Chef Olah spent a year under the tutelage of Daniel Boulud in New York City. He then decided to put his roots down in CT, and from 2011, was Executive Chef at Martel in Fairfield CT, before becoming Chef Partner at Bruxelles in South Norwalk CT, for over three years. Prior to Martel, whilst in Budapest, Olah was Executive Chef at the famous Café Erté.

Having over 20 years of schooling, training and learning on the job, he brings a top tier talent to the kitchen. For Chef Roland, food is his passion in life, and everything he cooks comes from the heart. He treats every guest and every client as family sitting at his own kitchen table. If you had the honor of eating in any of his establishments, this feeling was reflected greatly by his committed team of staff and the many regulars, guests, and friends you were seated beside.

TESTIMONIALS

  • ERIKSON S

    Chef Roland is Michelin Star Level Chef, his restaurant in South Norwalk can hold it’s own and beat many Michelin Restaurants in NYC! The Michelin guide needs to visit him - His food is another level and deserves a lot more recognition! His is a Hidden Gem of Fairfield County CT.

  • PHYLLIS DONALD | SEPTEMBER 22

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    Sunday brunch was wonderful. Chef Roland makes the perfect ‘10’ poached egg. Everything he makes is delicious. His beef bourguignon is outstanding. Love his watermelon salad. Could go on and on. Never leave disappointed. Friendly staff. Fun place to dine. We keep coming back. Huge favorite of ours.

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  • ANNA A | JULY 22

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    Amazing! Wonderful! Never disappointed. Chef Roland is super focused on quality, consistency and flavors.

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  • WILLIAM W | JULY 22

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    Chef Roland owns and operates this unbelievable Modern European bistro and pumps out exceptional French and Hungarian dishes. You can taste the time and care he puts into his food and I can honestly say this is my favorite restaurant by far. I have tried many different dishes and never have a been disappointed. Today I had the pleasure of meeting Chef and talking about his dream of opening this restaurant. 10/10

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  • ALYSSA M | JULY 22

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    Chef Roland's food is absolutely amazing. Everything is made high quality and with expertise. I cannot say enough good things about Chef Roland's Bruxelles Brasserie.

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  • ELIZABETH B | JUNE 22

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    Recently moved from Manhattan, I can say that hands down Chef Roland is a MASTER and everything he touches is a masterpiece. The roasted chicken changed my life and is quite possibly the most delicious thing I've experienced. You can tell there's so much passion in all that he does -- you can taste it!!

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  • PAVLOS | FEB 22

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    The food speaks for itself. Big portions so you leave full, but elegant at the same time. Chef Roland is one of those old school chefs where the food just punches you in the mouth in the best way possible.

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TAKE A SEAT AT MY TABLE.

AWARDS

‘ Best French Restaurant ‘

Readers Choice Fairfield County, Connecticut Magazine 2023

‘ Best Hidden Gem ‘

Readers Choice Fairfield County, Connecticut Magazine 2023

‘ Best Overall Value ‘

Readers Choice Fairfield County, Connecticut Magazine 2023

‘ Best For Overall Excellence ‘

Experts Picks Statewide, Connecticut Magazine 2023

‘ Best Brunch ‘

Experts Picks Statewide, Connecticut Magazine 2023

‘ Best French Restaurant ‘

2022 Best of The Gold Coast CT

‘ Best French Restaurant ‘ & ‘ Best Creative Menu ‘

(New Canaan-Darien-Rowayton)

2022 Best of Gold Coast CT

‘ Best New Restaurant for Fairfield County ‘

& ‘ Runner Up for State of Connecticut ‘

2021 Connecticut Magazine

‘ Best New Restaurant ’

(New Canaan-Darien-Rowayton)

2020 Best of Gold Coast CT

‘ Best French Restaurant ’ & ‘ Best Creative Menu ’

(New Canaan-Darien-Rowayton)

2020 Best of Gold Coast CT

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