The Library Wine Bar and Bistro

Food was good, as was service. Dining room was very noisy and then they started blasting loud music.

Delightful place - beautiful stained glass windows. Wonderful history. Excellent food. Service very good

Service was friendly aside from the hostess, who was slightly abrupt, but we could chalk that up to the restaurant being busy. Charcuterie board was over flowing and more than enough for an appetizer for a party of 3. Everyone enjoyed their meals - the duck and scallops. Loved the setting in the old library!

We had a great round table for a table of 6, set somewhat back, which was very helpful with the noise level. The staff was excellent. We usually thoroughly enjoy our meals here. This last time fell a bit below par. The special Waygu strip au poivre was overcooked for all 3 orders, way past medium (ordered medium rare). The sauce was delicious though. The salmon was also overcooked and the entire dish was very dry. Very disappointing. My filet, however, was delicious & the correct temp. Otherwise we had a lovely evening.

Our overall experience was ok. Upon arrival, we asked the hostess if we could be seated upstairs. At first, we thought she may not have heard us, but my friend noticed a slight smile that gave the impression she preferred not to check for availability. Our server, Hannah, was very kind and attentive when present, but the service itself was quite slow. We waited a considerable amount of time for our check and for payment to be processed. Additionally, the party seated next to us was extremely loud and disruptive. While that is, of course, beyond the restaurant's control, it did impact our dining experience. The food, however, was excellent, and that's what may bring us back in the future.

Lovely restaurant, delicious food (the short rib was to die for, the burrata salad was wonderful and my bees knees cocktail was perfect,) unique atmosphere, great service. We highly recommend it and will definitely be back.

This was our first time here. Everything was great! Our entire group enjoyed the Sunday Brunch! We will be back!

The Library has become our go-to place to meet friends from the Hartford area and it has been consistent in providing very good food with excellent service.

I was very impressed with the library. We got the pulpo for appetizer. It was so good. The pear salad was amazing. I got the chicken which was so tender and delicious. My husband got the ribeye. Both cooked perfectly. No room for dessert. Portions for entrees was great. Will be back for sure

Been here a few times. Cool place, solid food. Will definitely go back. The convenience of its proximity to the Toyota Oakdale theater is fantastic.

Love the Library Bistro's ambiance and gorgeous interior. We asked to be seated in a quieter area and were put at a nice table in a corner where the noise level was acceptable. Food was delicious. My husband and I shared an entree and they plated it up in two plates. Very thoughtful. Attentive and friendly wait staff.

The atmosphere, food and service are really good overall. I've experienced the Shrimp and Grits, pasta dishes and various appetizers---all good. If you're curious about Octopus or enjoy it regularly, try The Library Appetizer. Interesting menu. Very good quality in my view.

Wonderful service and very accommodating. Delicious drinks, food and desserts!!! Highly recommend!!!

Loved our Server, friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. Food was good and portions big enough for leftovers. Will be back!

The food was amazing as always. My only complaint is after every two or three sips of water the waiter was at the table filling it up to the point where I had to tell him he does not need to fill up my water after every time I take a sip. It's nice that the wait staff was attentive but you don't need to fill up somebody's water every 3 to 4 minutes when it's 3/4 of the way full.