Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.3

81 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 26, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Neighborhood gem
Great for fine wines
Great for outdoor dining

Cava Wine Bar offers Chef Nube Siguenza’s modern approach to Italian cuisine with local ingredients, fresh seasonal menus and a family principle of hospitality.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(203) 966-6946
Website
http://www.cavawinebar.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Nube Siguenza

Location
2 Forest St, New Canaan, CT 06840
Neighborhood
New Canaan
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Caprese$12.00
house mozzarella, heirloom tomato, balsamic vinaigrette, basil
Eggplant Parmesan$12.00
house mozzarella, tomato ragu, basil pesto
Mac & Cheese$12.00
Cavatelli, fontina cheese, white cheddar, roasted bread crumbs
Market Salad$10.00
balsamic vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan
Pear Salad$11.00
baby arugula, radicchio, roasted walnuts, manchego cheese, pear vinaigrette
Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad$12.00
parmesan risotto cake, truffle vinaigrette
Soup of the Day$12.00
Fresh daily
Steamed Mussels$12.00
marinara, tomato, garlic, basil

Seconds

Caprese Pesto Sandwich
fresh mozzarella, heirloom tomatoes, pesto sauce, arugula, house made chips
Chicken Milanese or Paillard$18.00
Arugula salad, heirloom tomatos, lemon aioli, parmesan
Chicken Piccata$18.00
Mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, caper sauce
Clasic Cheeseburger$18.00
Grafton cheddar, brioche bread, smoked tomato mayo, lettuce, tomato, everything spiced fries
Crispy Chicken Wrap$16.00
caramelized onions, roasted peppers, lettuce, tomato, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, ranch, mixed greens
Pappardelle$18.00
roasted shredded chicken, wild mushrooms, porcini sauce, parmesan, truffle oil
Spring Omelette$16.00
Tomato, onions, spinach, cheddar cheese, mixed green
Wood Grilled Salmon$19.00
fingerling potatoes, roasted carrots, beet vinaigrette

A La Carte

Starters

Caprese$12.00
House mozzarella, heirloom tomato, balsamic vinaigrette, basil
Crispy Artichokes$15.00
lemon aioli, jalapeños, cilantro, red onions, ricotta salata
Eggplant Parmesan$12.00
house mozzarella, tomato ragu, basil pesto
Fried Calamari$12.00
Marinara sauce, lemon aioli
Grilled Calamari$16.00
white bean puree, cherry tomatoes, rosemary, anchovies
House-Made Meatballs$13.00
basil, oregano, fresh tomato sauce, parmesan cheese, crostini
Mac & Cheese$12.00
cavatelli, fontina, white cheddar, herb breadcrumbs
Market Salad$10.00
balsamic vinaigrette, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan
Pear Salad$11.00
baby arugula, radicchio, roasted walnuts, manchengo cheese, pear vinaigrette
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad$10.00
parmesan risotto cake, truffle vinaigrette
Spicy Salmon Tartare$14.00
Jalapeño, lemon zest, arugula salad, house-made potato chips
Steamed Mussels$12.00
Marinara, tomato, garlic, basil
Tuna Tartare$16.00
avocado puree, shallots, cilantro, ginger soy sauce

Seconds

Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Pizza$18.00
White pizza, home-made fennel sausage, broccoli rabe
Chicken Caesar Salad$14.00
Hearts of romaine, grilled chicken, radish, radicchio, cherry tomatoes, shaved parmesan
Chicken Milanese$15.00
lemon aioli, baby arugula, heirloom tomatoes, parmesan
Chicken Paillard$18.00
lemon aioli, baby arugula, heirloom tomatoes, parmesan
Chicken Piccata$18.00
mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach, capers sauce
Chicken Wrap$15.00
caramelized onions, roasted peppers, lettuce, tomato, crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, ranch, mixed greens
Classic Cheeseburger$18.00
Grafton cheddar, brioche bread, lettuce, tomato, everything spiced fries
Frutti di Mare$21.00
White pizza, shrimp, calamari, scallops, smoked bacon, cherry peppers
Grilled Shrimp Salad$16.00
Baby arugula, radish, radicchio, red onions, honey mustard vinaigrette
Linguine Vongole$23.00
littleneck clams, white wine, garlic, parsley, red pepper flakes, cherry tomatoes
Margherita Pizza$12.00
homemade mozzarella, tomato ragu, basil, heirloom tomatoes
Pappardelle$18.00
roasted shredded chicken, wild mushrooms, porcini sauce, parmesan, truffle oil
Pea Ravioli$17.00
Stuffed with ricotta cheese, fava beans, cor, butter sauce, parmesan
Pollo & Fungi Pizza$18.00
white pizza, roasted chicken, wild mushrooms, shallots
Ricotta Gnocchi$20.00
Classic Bolognese, aged parmesan
Roasted Vegetables Pizza$18.00
White pizza, sauted brussels sprouts, wild mushrooms, spinach
Sausage Tagliatelle$18.00
home-made fennel sausage, broccoli rabe, basil-pesto sauce
Shrimp Scampi$24.00
Mashed potatoes, grilled asparagus, red pepper flakes, cherry tomatoes
Spring Omelette$14.00
Ham, tomato, onions, spinach, cheddar cheese, mixed greens
Wood Fire Hanger Steak$28.00
Truffle mashd potatoes, broccoli rabe, veal reduction
Wood-Grilled Salmon$19.00
fingerling potatoes, roasted carrots, beet vinaigrette

What 81 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant in New Canaan offers "delicious and varied" fixed-price meals, making it a "reliable" choice for lunch or dinner. Patrons rave about the "great service" and "inviting atmosphere". The outdoor patio dining provides a charming setting, although some suggest enhancements. A "go-to spot" for many!

81 Reviews

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Michael
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great meal, good wine selection. Daily specials are wonderful
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Catherine
VIP
New York City
29 reviews
1.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
I was sorely disappointed today , my first time at this restaurant . I had read some good reviews so was looking forward to my visit . The restaurant is excessively noisy . The staff was lovely and no complaints there. The food however was awful . We both ordered grilled chicken salads . The chicken must have been packaged , sliced chicken breast . It was dry and tasteless. The salad dressing had a terrible fishy taste and the tomatoes were tasteless . A plate of tasteless chicken and salad out of a package cost 16 dollars . I will never go back to this restaurant .
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Artie
VIP
New York City
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Good ambience, nice bar, and good food, but service was poor. They need staff.
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Lloyd
VIP
New York City
66 reviews
4.0
66 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We were a party of four for dinner. We shared a Margherita pizza as an appetizer. For entrees, we had Chicken Parmigiana, Chicken Scarpariello, Seafood Rissoto and Eggplant Parmesan. Everything was delicious and the portions were generous. We will definitely visit the restaurant again.
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Christina
New York City
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious! Everyone enjoyed their meals and cocktails.
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Peter
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Put in specific requests about our a family who was hard of hearing, and that it was a birthday. Host was so checked out he didn’t even look at my reservation when we arrived. Offered us the table next to the front door and silverware trays. Thankfully our waiter was nice.
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Annie
VIP
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the staff is very friendly, the ambience is wonderful and the food is always delicious. One of my favorite spots to eat!
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Jan
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely food, great service, inviting atmosphere! Definitely a go to spot.
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JAZJR
VIP
New York City
48 reviews
5.0
48 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ambience. Service was very good as well.
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JodyH
VIP
New York City
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
We sat outside. The tables are plastic (could use table clothes) and not level due to the curb outside the restaurant. The food was ok. I had the special watermelon arugula salad. Nice presentation but something I always make at home. Then I had the special lobster and shrimp homemade fettuccine special. The shrimp were overcooked and there was no distinct flavor for the pasta. My husband had the eggplant parm app and a decent burger. Overall, it was good but not great.
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FAQs

Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 966-6946.

Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant is rated 4.3 stars by 81 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 26, 2024

8:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant

2 Forest St, New Canaan, CT 06840

Additional information

Neighborhood
New Canaan
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Executive chef
Chef Nube Siguenza
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.cavawinebar.com/
Phone number
(203) 966-6946

Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Lunch Prix Fixe

Starters

Caprese$12.00

Eggplant Parmesan$12.00

Mac & Cheese$12.00

Market Salad$10.00

Pear Salad$11.00

Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad$12.00

Soup of the Day$12.00

Steamed Mussels$12.00

Seconds

Caprese Pesto Sandwich

Chicken Milanese or Paillard$18.00

Chicken Piccata$18.00

Clasic Cheeseburger$18.00

Crispy Chicken Wrap$16.00

Pappardelle$18.00

Spring Omelette$16.00

Wood Grilled Salmon$19.00

A La Carte

Starters

Caprese$12.00

Crispy Artichokes$15.00

Eggplant Parmesan$12.00

Fried Calamari$12.00

Grilled Calamari$16.00

House-Made Meatballs$13.00

Mac & Cheese$12.00

Market Salad$10.00

Pear Salad$11.00

Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad$10.00

Spicy Salmon Tartare$14.00

Steamed Mussels$12.00

Tuna Tartare$16.00

Seconds

Broccoli Rabe & Sausage Pizza$18.00

Chicken Caesar Salad$14.00

Chicken Milanese$15.00

Chicken Paillard$18.00

Chicken Piccata$18.00

Chicken Wrap$15.00

Classic Cheeseburger$18.00

Frutti di Mare$21.00

Grilled Shrimp Salad$16.00

Linguine Vongole$23.00

Margherita Pizza$12.00

Pappardelle$18.00

Pea Ravioli$17.00

Pollo & Fungi Pizza$18.00

Ricotta Gnocchi$20.00

Roasted Vegetables Pizza$18.00

Sausage Tagliatelle$18.00

Shrimp Scampi$24.00

Spring Omelette$14.00

Wood Fire Hanger Steak$28.00

Wood-Grilled Salmon$19.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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