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The Library Wine Bar & Bistro, Wallingford, CT

The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

4.7
4.7
675 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 12 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighbourhood 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!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Mediterranean, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 675 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Haven

    Great for brunch

  • New Haven

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Library Wine Bar & Bistro is a charming restaurant celebrated for its "excellent food and service," delightful historical ambiance, and a "wonderfully varied menu." Guests consistently praise the attentive staff, cozy atmosphere, and creative cocktails. Ideal for brunch, dinner, or special events, it's a "sophisticated yet easygoing" gem in Wallingford.

675 Reviews

  1. Barry

    New York City

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service, delightful atmosphere! A bit noisy otherwise highly recommended!

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  2. Shell

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious dinner and great service. Never disappointed

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  3. Jennfer

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love everything about this place but often don’t think of it when coming up with a great place to go. Have to remember it more often

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  4. Rita

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our 1st time there for brunch and it was well worth it.

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  5. Kevin

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure going to the Library. The food was delicious and our server Shea was attentive! We shall return!

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  6. Julia

    VIP

    New York City

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat in the loft area, which is our favorite section because it is much quieter & a cozy corner. Food was excellent as always. I had the seafood pasta, which had a generous amount of seafood & a light sauce. My husband had steak which was large & cooked just how he liked it. Service was excellent! Been here several times & will be back again because everything is consistently good!

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  7. Steven

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience! Wonderful staff and meal for New Years Eve

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  8. Laurie

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food, the staff and the customer service at the library was top shelf It was a little bit loud, but that’s to be expected given the entire restaurant was full I was a little concerned at first with the volume of people, but the team at the library pulled it off without a hitch ! Thank you

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  9. Miguel

    Connecticut

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 28 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    First time here. Took the wife out to dinner before heading out to a concert at the Oakdale Theatre. Food was good, drinks were good, and our waiter was very attentive. Great service. Will definitely come back.

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  10. Lauren

    VIP

    Connecticut

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice place a little pricey large good cocktails attentive servers

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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 4.7 stars by 675 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 10:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • 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, Takeaway, 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.
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