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The Library Wine Bar & Bistro, Wallingford, CT

The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

4.6
4.6
655 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
23:00
Booked 31 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 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 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

  1. Dave

    Montana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 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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  2. 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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  3. Lori

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 November 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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  4. CJ

    New York City

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 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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  5. janice

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 7 November 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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  6. Robin

    New York City

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on 5 November 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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  7. Steven

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 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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  8. Cathy

    Poconos

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 October 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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  9. KathiPaul

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 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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  10. Allison

    Atlanta Metro

    64 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    64 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 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 booking

2 people
23:00
Booked 31 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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