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The Library Wine Bar & Bistro, Wallingford, CT

The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

4.6
4.6
663 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
A UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCE
We've combined the essence of historic downtown Wallingford with exquisite cuisine, along with a worldwide wine selection to bring you Wallingford's most unique dining experience.

The Library Wine Bar and Bistro is Wallingford's original town library. Built in 1899, it was passionately and lovingly restored back to its classic, architectural beauty in 2014.

Executive Chef Jonathan Harris, and the Massella family invite you to come and dive into a new chapter of an old Wallingford landmark. Savor the comforts of traditional cuisine, wine, and spirits while nestled at a comfortable table near our cozy fire, and let the story begin!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Mediterranean, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 678-4656
  • Website
    https://thelibrarywinebar.com/welcome
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jonathan Harris
  • Private party facilities
    Host an event with us! Email us at events@thelibrarywinebar.com, or call our events phone number at 203-678-4912.

Menu

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What 663 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Haven

    American

  • New Haven

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Library Wine Bar & Bistro offers a "great menu" with excellent food and drinks in a charming, historic setting. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" service and delightful staff. Highlights include brunch, creative cocktails, and a varied wine list. Ideal for any occasion, the ambiance is both sophisticated and welcoming.

663 Reviews

  1. julie

    San Francisco

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service! Everything is delicious !! The staff is incredibly the best. We love coming here they also do wonderful banquets and party’s !! Everytime we have out of town guests we make it a point to bring them here to enjoy the fantastic food staff and ambiance !!!

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  2. Joan

    Connecticut

    165 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    165 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service. Lovely atmosphere and festive for the holidays. Thank you, Joan and Peter

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  3. Deb

    Philadelphia

    32 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service! Food was excellent. We highly recommend!

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  4. Jill Anne

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We luckily were able to get a reservation during the busy Wallingford Holiday stroll!

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  5. Louis

    New York City

    95 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    95 reviews

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The setting was only out done by the quality of the food and service. The rack of lamb was phenomenal and the filet was cooked perfectly. And the cream brûlée was a first rate finish! We’ll definitely be back!

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  6. KelvinR

    New York City

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall a fantastic meal. Generous portions and excellent service.

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  7. Louise

    New York City

    16 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 3 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waitress was not very attentive from the start as we waited a while to order our drinks. Then are apps came out on time and were both good choices. Unfortunately our entrees were very slow coming out. The service person did not come back until we were almost finish to see if we needed anything else. The dinning room was not busy when we 1st arrived so it didn’t seem that she would have been overly busy to not come back to our table. Several of us ordered the salmon entree which did not seem fresh. Since there are other restaurants options that we feel are better in the area, we will not come back to the Library.

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  8. Arthur

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really enjoyable and food was excelllent Server was great

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  9. Dave

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 26 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was top notch, very attentive without being over burdening. Food arrived quickly and was hot. Debbie was our server and was magnificent. Decor was in touch with Christmas and very tasteful. My wife was in a wheel chair and the staff worked to make sure she was comfortable and out of harm's way. We live over 4 hours away but would come again if passing through Wallingford.

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  10. Michael

    Charleston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great historical ambiance. Service was excellent and so was the food. Would definitely recommend and hope to be back soon.

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FAQs

The Library Wine Bar & Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 678-4656.

The Library Wine Bar & Bistro is rated 4.6 stars by 663 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

60 N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492

Additional information

  • Area
    Wallingford
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Mediterranean, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jonathan Harris
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining
  • Website
    https://thelibrarywinebar.com/welcome
  • Phone number
    (203) 678-4656
  • Private party facilities
    Host an event with us! Email us at events@thelibrarywinebar.com, or call our events phone number at 203-678-4912.
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