The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

4.6

655 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
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!

Order delivery or takeout

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.

Location
60 N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492
Neighborhood
Wallingford
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 655 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

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Haven
American
New Haven
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Library Wine Bar & Bistro offers a "wonderfully varied menu" in a "stunning historic interior." Guests praise the "excellent service" and "delicious food," with standout brunch and cocktails. Some note noise levels can be high and service slow during busy times, yet the overall experience remains delightful and inviting.

655 Reviews

D
Dave
Montana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
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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Michael
Charleston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 19, 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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Lori
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Seated promptly, service was attentive, and as always the dishes were outstanding.
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CJ
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food, great selection. Our service has always been top notch! Highly reccomend!
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janice
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely dinner at the Library lat night. Service was great, food and drinks fantastic! We had a corner table so the noise level was not an issue. We will definitely be back as the prices were fair and the experience was quite memorable. Ps. My mom was a librarian for over 25 years so it was extra special to have that as a venue.
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Robin
New York City
30 reviews
vip
5.0
30 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Wine Bar & Bistro is a beautiful venue! The food, the drink and the wine list, the staff, the ambiance are all awesome. This is a great place for so many events! The owner is very knowledgeable, personable, and helpful.
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Steven
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Interesting spaces. We’ll definitely go again.
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Cathy
Poconos
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fabulous and our server was attentive. We went during QU Parents weekend and there was a Halloween event happening along the Main Street. It was crowded. The food took longer to arrive than expected but it was worth the wait!
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KathiPaul
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was prepared perfectly. Server was very attentive and used great caution for an allergy concern. We really enjoyed our night out. Only negative was the noise level but we were told it was a family night at Choate, a local school, and they were booked up with reservations. It was very crowded.
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Allison
Atlanta Metro
64 reviews
vip
4.0
64 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Love the location and ambience. Great bar area w good cocktails, wines. Meal started off great. Fabulous calamari and charcuteries was one of best ever had. Initial contact with server was good. That’s when things changed. Our server didn’t check in for 20 minutes and our entrees were delayed. Some of our food was great and some was just ok. Recommend chicken Parmesan and filet. Pasta rigatoni was undercooked. They were very busy so that might be why issue with delays on entree and servers attention. Will still go back. It’s usually quite special
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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 655 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 28, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

60 N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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.

The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Scallops

Filet Mignon

New York Strip

Menu

What 655 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does The Library Wine Bar & Bistro offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Library Wine Bar & Bistro restaurant rated?

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Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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