The Library Wine Bar and Bistro

60 N Main St, Wallingford
(203) 678-4656

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Ilona

Our first dining experience at The Library Wine Bar & Bistro was a great one. We thoroughly enjoyed everything we tasted, and portion sizes were ample. The space itself is very cool - historic and charming, different from other restaurants. Highly recommend!

Jeffrey

The staff are amazing! They give off a family and friendly energy and really cater to your party's needs.

Cindy

The Library is a wonderful restaurant with a uniques setting in a former library. The service and food were excellent. The only reason that I don't rate it a 5 is because we were seated at a high top table in the bar which was so loud we could not carry on a conversation. Which was especially disappointing in light of the fact that when I made the reservation, I selected Date Night as the occasion/event. Very disappointing. It was our first time at The Library so we didn't know what being seated in the bar would be like. We would try The Library again, but will avoid the bar as a seating area.

Sandra

It appeared there were a number of associates being trained. Our server seemed to be spread thin.

Mike

At first glance, we loved the look and feel of this place. The decor and how everything was laid out was nice. Downhill from there. I put in a request for me and my wife's anniversary to see if they could do something or if there was something specific they offer. Never heard back. We got sat in a corner with a semi broken table, couldn't be seated elsewhere and just an apology from our waitress. I was looking around and other tables had candles or some other decor that looked nice for the couples sitting there, nothing like that for us. Our waitress was missing the entire dinner. Long stretches where she disappeared, yet looking around the other two waitresses in the same area were consistently checking in with their tables and were visible throughout. So super frustrating ours was nowhere to be found when we needed something like drinks or napkins. Food was ok. The nachos were amazing, that's why I gave a 3. Our main course though my salmon and my wife's steak were both over cooked and dry. Skipped desert cause by time our waitress came back around we were ready to go. No manager presence here either. Last two places we've been, The Mikro Depot and knuckleheads(which is across the street) we saw the manager checking in with everyone and keeping their staff on point. This place looks like it needs that type of approach. Probably won't be back.

Jill

This is the second time I've been here. Overall the service is very good and the building is so interesting, I love the little touch's that remind you it was a library. Overall though the food is just ok.

Phyllis

So, so good! The food here is SO delicious! The octopus with the cava beans and the olives are just too good.

Maureen

Overall, great experience. Our server was very good, extremely attentive and knowledgable. The only thing I'll say is that I noted a special occasion through open table and that wasn't recognized.

John

It was a wonderful evening. The meal was delicious, the atmosphere was unique and lovely. I will be back.

Bryan Poole

My wife and I just had Sunday Brunch. Jessica was our server and the Father son duo doing the omelets were so polite and great. The food 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 👍🏼 👍🏼 110% Recommend

Nicholas

We came for a family dinner. Service speed and quality was just what you want. There was a great selection of cocktails and mocktails which everyone enjoyed. Food was very good which include some good vegan options. It was not our first time here and I know it will not be our last.

lowell

Had a first time experience in celebrating my wife's birthday. The food, service and an ambience could not have been better. And the birthday cake portion for my wife was a delightful surprise would highly recommend.

Tim

We visited for dinner because we had a previous experience at brunch and it was very good. Dinner, not so much. Fried Calamai was bland and very chewy, presentation was lacking as well. The braised “Beef Short Ribs” were nothing more than overcooked pot roast over a boat load clumpy sticky grits.Again, presentation was unappetizing. The Sea Scallops were small with chunks of chewy bacon over a concoction of quinoa, raw skin on diced green apples, cubed butternut squash and some kind of sweet puree underneath. The flavors did not come together and again everything on the plate was the same color and uninviting. Guess we should have been tipped off when the drink menu was bigger than the food menu.

Janice

First, the service was a little slow and it was VERY noisy, but the food was excellent and all 6 of us enjoyed our salads and entrees and desserts. I would go again but ask for a quieter area.

Elisa

Everything about our dinner was fantastic. The server was very friendly, attentive and helpful. We love the bread from Lupi Legna to start us off! Our meals (shrimp & grits; halibut special) were absolutely delicious and creative. We love the atmosphere as well. The only minor thing is that the back bench seat cushions (upper level) needed a good brushing off. There were multiple crumbs and debris, most likely from the day before because we were an early reservation on a Saturday evening (4:45). We will definitely be back soon!

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The Library Wine Bar and Bistro

60 N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492
(203) 678-4656