We walked past the door because it looked closed but we backtracked and found it open. When we sat down, warm bread and olive oil was placed on the table. The waiter then took our drink orders The menu was promising but was more interesting than tasty. I ordered duck l'orange which is something I hadn't had in years. It may be more years as the manager came back to say they didn't have it. So I ordered the pork chop medium rare but I was told that the kitchen would only make it medium well. So I decided on the beet salad. The manager said the chef could make it medium but not to worry because it would be moist so I agreed to the chop. It was probably close to 12 ounces and looked beautiful sitting in a soup of creamed corn and sautéed onion. The corn was delicious but the chop was too well and chewy, totally unpleasant. The steak ordered medium rare also could have used less time cooking. Bone end of the strip steak was medium rare but the other end medium well. The halibut in paperlotte was cooked perfectly. The order of scallops produced 5 scallops cooked properly but the accompanying sauce could have stayed in the kitchen
Ryan
The food was good as well as the service. My only complaint was the portion size. I ordered the short rib ravioli which was $36 and received SIX ravioli. If I spent that amount at any Italian restaurant, I would have received a fully filled plate/bowl.
I'm only 150 lbs but was left feeling hungry after--for that price I should have received more.
Arda Arslan
come for vibes, not service or food
Rick
Always have a great dining experience at Chef Luis. Good variety on menu and good value compared to the other high end New Canaan food options.
Jeff
As always, the food was excellent. We typically order the same 2 or 3 dishes (scallops, Lupica's pasta or Churrasco) because they're sooooo good, but my wife and I decided to try something different last night. The Cacio a Pepe pasta and Tuna Tataki were both delicious. Best of all, our server Ezekiel was a true professional - friendly and was able to provide details regarding all of the dishes on the menu. Our out of town guests joined us for dinner and they were blown away by the food and service.
Adriana reyesagraz
The food is amazing, and they have friendly service .
David
An exceptional meal! Food was top-notch and Ezekiel was a friendly and professional server!
Meredith
We had a lovely dinner at Chef Luis. The staff was attentive and the food fabulous. Will be back!
Catherine
It is a wonderful local spot. Now that the weather is warmer, there is outdoor dining. The food is a mix of flavors from different areas of the world prepared perfectly by Chef Luis.
Cathy
Food is consistently delicious! Staff is excellent! Karen et al make sure you are attended to! Love this restaurant!
Amazing dinner! What really made it special was our server Vanessa who was knowledgeable and so friendly. She made a great recommendation for my husband and didn’t rush us at all, but was quick to check on us to make sure we didn’t need anything. We will certainly be back soon!
ROY
Perfect and friendly atmosphere. Staff is the best, cordial and perfectly accommodating. Chef Luis is a master at his trade. Book with confidence. Enjoy!
R. R.B.
Food was good, but the portions are too small for the cost. I mean, Mexican food is expected to be generous with the portions. The burrito was filled with potatoes. That’s not good. Service was not great.
Judy
I've been trying different dishes and all have been delicious. I've never been disappointed.
We walked past the door because it looked closed but we backtracked and found it open. When we sat down, warm bread and olive oil was placed on the table. The waiter then took our drink orders
The menu was promising but was more interesting than tasty. I ordered duck l'orange which is something I hadn't had in years. It may be more years as the manager came back to say they didn't have it. So I ordered the pork chop medium rare but I was told that the kitchen would only make it medium well. So I decided on the beet salad. The manager said the chef could make it medium but not to worry because it would be moist so I agreed to the chop. It was probably close to 12 ounces and looked beautiful sitting in a soup of creamed corn and sautéed onion. The corn was delicious but the chop was too well and chewy, totally unpleasant. The steak ordered medium rare also could have used less time cooking. Bone end of the strip steak was medium rare but the other end medium well. The halibut in paperlotte was cooked perfectly. The order of scallops produced 5 scallops cooked properly but the accompanying sauce could have stayed in the kitchen
The food was good as well as the service. My only complaint was the portion size. I ordered the short rib ravioli which was $36 and received SIX ravioli. If I spent that amount at any Italian restaurant, I would have received a fully filled plate/bowl.
I'm only 150 lbs but was left feeling hungry after--for that price I should have received more.
come for vibes, not service or food
Always have a great dining experience at Chef Luis. Good variety on menu and good value compared to the other high end New Canaan food options.
As always, the food was excellent. We typically order the same 2 or 3 dishes (scallops, Lupica's pasta or Churrasco) because they're sooooo good, but my wife and I decided to try something different last night. The Cacio a Pepe pasta and Tuna Tataki were both delicious. Best of all, our server Ezekiel was a true professional - friendly and was able to provide details regarding all of the dishes on the menu. Our out of town guests joined us for dinner and they were blown away by the food and service.
The food is amazing, and they have friendly service .
An exceptional meal! Food was top-notch and Ezekiel was a friendly and professional server!
We had a lovely dinner at Chef Luis. The staff was attentive and the food fabulous. Will be back!
It is a wonderful local spot. Now that the weather is warmer, there is outdoor dining. The food is a mix of flavors from different areas of the world prepared perfectly by Chef Luis.
Food is consistently delicious! Staff is excellent! Karen et al make sure you are attended to! Love this restaurant!
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent dining
Amazing dinner! What really made it special was our server Vanessa who was knowledgeable and so friendly. She made a great recommendation for my husband and didn’t rush us at all, but was quick to check on us to make sure we didn’t need anything. We will certainly be back soon!
Perfect and friendly atmosphere. Staff is the best, cordial and perfectly accommodating. Chef Luis is a master at his trade. Book with confidence. Enjoy!
Food was good, but the portions are too small for the cost. I mean, Mexican food is expected to be generous with the portions. The burrito was filled with potatoes. That’s not good. Service was not great.
I've been trying different dishes and all have been delicious. I've never been disappointed.
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