Scena Wine Bar

4.4

75 Reviews

$31 to $50

Italian

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Scena Wine Bar offers up Mediterranean fare in the downtown area of Darien. The family-owned restaurant opened in 2010 and has been pleasing customers in the area ever since. Scena Wine Bar has menus for bunch, lunch and dinner. Some of the popular options on the menu include the steamed clams, spicy salmon tartare, cider steamed mussels, ricotta gnocchi, fettuccini carbonara and grilled salmon corn succotash.

Scena Wine Bar also has a dessert menu including a cookie plate, tiramisu, apple pie and Nutella filled crepes. The restaurant has a wine menu with a number of different vintages of wine available.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm
Phone number
(203) 662-3226
Website
http://scenawinebar.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
1077 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820
Neighborhood
Darien
Parking details
Parking Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Bacon Omelet$12.00
applewood smoked bacon, cabot aged cheddar, green onions
Eggs Benedict$12.00
Poached eggs, english muffin, canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce
Lobster Benedict$18.00
poached eggs, butter poached lobster meat, chives, english muffin, hollandaise sauce
Smoked Salmon Benedict$14.00
poached eggs, avocado, thin sliced smoked salmon, dill, english muffin, hollandaise sauce
Soup of the Day$9.00
Breakfast Flat Bread$12.00
canadian bacon, applewood smoked bacon, asparagus, cheddar cheese, over easy eggs, hollandaise drizzle
Breakfast Mushroom Risotto$14.00
creamy risotto, fresh herbs, parmesan, over easy eggs, truffle
Buttermilk Pancakes
served with vermont maple syrup and whipped cream
- Plain$10.00
- Blueberries$12.00
Classic Breakfast$12.00
two eggs any style, applewood smoked bacon, toasted english muffin

What 75 people are saying

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.2Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Connecticut
Great for fine wines
Connecticut
Good for special occasions
Fairfield
Great for fine wines
Fairfield
Good for special occasions
Fairfield
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Scena Wine Bar offers an inviting atmosphere with "excellent food and service," complemented by a "great mocktail menu." Patrons appreciate the "courteous, attentive staff" and "impeccable" experiences from start to finish. While noise levels vary, the outdoor seating and diverse wine list enhance the overall dining experience.

75 Reviews

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Michael
New York City
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was good. The gnocchi were under cooked but the sauce was delicious. The veal Osso Bucco special was very tasty. The service was not very good. We had empty drinks after bringing our drinks from the bar and were never asked if we needed another drink. I would consider going again but if the service doesn’t improve, it would be my last. Separately, it is cold in the restaurant especially near the from window where we were seated.
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Mary Kay
New York City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food & a nice atmosphere to meet friends without it being too loud to hold a conversation.
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Cathy
New York City
2 reviews
vip
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Food and atmosphere were very good. Service just mediocre. Staff was nice but not as attentive as I would have expected given quality of food and overall atmosphere of restaurant.
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Toby
New York City
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Maitre d' was amazing and service was great. Have eaten here several times and the food is excellent.
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Phyllis
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
From arrival to the step out the door, everything was impeccable!
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Emily
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Greta food and atmosphere. Plus they had a great mocktail menu!!
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Toby
New York City
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place. Service and Food is excellent. Everything is preared with care. The luch Prix Fixe is a great value.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lots of energy One server did an amazing job handling all outside tables. Food was good. Drinks generous pours!
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Emily
Greater Boston
38 reviews
vip
4.0
38 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service and we dined early, so it was quiet. Not sure about during peak times in terms of noise level.
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Winebikerny
Charleston
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Not enough waiters so service was awful. Uou couldn't hear yourself think let alone hear someone at your table and then there was a little girl who was trying out her lungs. It hurt our ears. We had to eat and get out.
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Scena Wine Bar is rated 4.4 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

1077 Post Rd, Darien, CT 06820

Additional information

Neighborhood
Darien
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Italian, Wine Bar, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Parking Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://scenawinebar.com/
Phone number
(203) 662-3226

Scena Wine Bar

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Brunch

Bacon Omelet$12.00

Eggs Benedict$12.00

Lobster Benedict$18.00

Smoked Salmon Benedict$14.00

Soup of the Day$9.00

Breakfast Flat Bread$12.00

Breakfast Mushroom Risotto$14.00

Buttermilk Pancakes

Classic Breakfast$12.00

What 75 people are saying

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