Been here a few times and the food has always been good. Most recently a friend and I came for SoNo Restaurant Week. Was happy to be able to make reservations. Started out with the margherita type pizzette, it was good but not as good as the rest of the meal. We had a big wait between our apps and entrees - so much so that our waiter apologized by giving us a second round of drinks on the house! I thoroughly enjoyed my caiphirineas! Entree was out of this world - a huge pork chop/shank that just fell off the bone with perfectly cooked green pea risotto. My friend got the gnocchi and while she enjoyed it, she was jealous of my dish! Luckily the portion was so big I had to share! Dessert - oh dessert. I had a serious tiramisu craving for awhile and that is partly what drew me to Match after I saw their RW menu. It was perfect. RW is a very good value and even with the long wait, the free drinks helped make up for it and I really liked our waiter! read more

This is an update to my original review. I've been to Match a couple of times, most recently in the past week and I'm not sure why everyone is so amazed by the food. I like that they label which items can be prepared gluten-free, but that was the highlight of my experience. The food wasn't bad, don't get me wrong, but it wasn't that great either. It rated a solid OK, which can be fine, but not when you're plunking down over $100. I had the chicken for an entree and the meat was dry and the scalloped potatoes were in need of salt. Sorry Match, seems like the flame has gone out. read more

Beautiful new look, consistently excellent food. The service is knowledgeable as well as warm and friendly. Great wine selection. Very creative, talented chef. Every dish is presented with care and attention to detail. We particularly love the seared wasabi crusted tuna, the swordfish, the truffle pasta dishes. The desserts are amazing. This place is great for a date night or friends night out. There's outdoor seating in the summer. Great and reliable all around. read more

Match - Seared tuna starter. This is great presentation, quality, and taste! - New American Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Not only do I love Match Restaurant, but last night purchased and downloaded one of the cooking classes from their online library and had a fabulous time! The food was delicious and watching Matt cook at home was great. He was so down to earth and easy to follow. I can't wait to go back to the restaurant, but to also download another class. read more

Amazing! One word to describe the food at Match. The menu had a little bit of everything and covered the spectrum from Steak Frites to Fettuccini Carbonara! We had both, by the way! We opened with the Tuna Tar-Tar and the Baja Fish Tacos. Both plates were one of the best examples of each that I have ever had. I order these two dishes everywhere they offer them and these rocked! The waiter recommended the Carpetbaggers, so we gave it a shot. Wow! You may never want to eat raw oysters again if you try these fried "baggers". Pasta Carbonara and Steak Frites for the main course. Both entrees were delicious. We were getting stuffed by this point, but with food this good you throw the diet out the window! Our server, Peter, recommended a great bottle of wine; Ridge Three Valleys Red Blend. The wine and beer lists were both great; lots of great options. Our server knew both the food and drink menus well and guided us through the whole experience; just the way it's supposed to be. So 5-star service, 5-star food, and 5-star ambience... What are you waiting for??? read more

Used to be VERY good. Went back after 3 years for Restaurant Week. Everything in the quality was totally different. Same dishes on the menu but the dishes were pretty bad. They used to have the best calamari dish and tuna appetizer - both dishes the other night were nothing like they used to be. The pb&jelly trout- pretty awful. The desserts used to be great too - now the berry cobbler is nothing like it used to be. They don't even serve that good dipping spread with the bread anymore. Date didn't exactly like his dish either and I had spent days raving about how much he would love this place. Maybe because times are tough, but come on Match, with your prices you should do a lot better than you're doing and I know other couples that have said the same thing. So it is not just me! read more

Ok--I'm not going to argue, the food is excellent, it's the prices that kill me. It's impossible to have even a light meal for less than $100. Most of SONO is pricey but Match just puts it over the top. The cuisine is creative and I've never ordered something that wasn't delicious, I just usually wanted more than the petite portion I got. The waiter the last time i was in was also a little annoying, constantly trying to upsell us, misrepresenting the lava cake for dessert as a souffle. read more

Absolutely amazing. Our server, Peter, was the most helpful and friendly person! He graciously guided us to the best selections on the menu. He was extremely kind and modeled what perfect customer service is. Highly recommended and we will most definitely be back! Be sure to ask for Peter for his food suggestions! read more

Match - Calamari - New American Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Great food and our server Norma was pleasant. We ordered octopus & ahi tuna small plates to start & scallop dinner, every bite was full of flavor! ! If you're looking to sit in your desired seat, call ahead and make a reservation. read more

Food was great, we split four items: gnocchi, pear salad, bruschetta...looooved the risotto balls (not what it's actually called). The desserts were amazing (chocolate chip cookies and soufflé). The waitstaff was extraordinarily attentive and pleasant. This place came recommended to me and I would highly recommend to others! read more

Great food and atmosphere! Loved the Baka fish tacos and wasabi tuna. Soufflé was amazing. Can't wait to return. read more

Match - Beautiful night at Match! - New American Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Had a nice dinner. I thought the food was a little too plain but my fiancé liked it. We ordered 2 courses and 2 rounds of drinks. We were there for just about an hour and I was still drinking my drink when we were asked to leave because they needed our table. Not what I expect from a $120 dinner for 2. I am not picky I would just like to be able to finish my drinks that I pay 12-15 dollars for. read more

Can't say enough good things about Match; this place popular for a reason. Every dish I've had has been nearly perfect-the carpetbaggers are fantastic! I haven't had a chance to try the burger but I hear great things. Personally I highly recommend any of their seafood dishes. The entire staff is extremely knowledgeable, polite and professional. I really like their specialty cocktail menu and rotating tap list. Only 2 small negatives: The restaurant is VERY popular, it seems nearly impossible to get a table on a Friday or Saturday night. They are on OpenTable so you can make a reservation online which is super convenient. They are located in downtown SoNo so parking can be an issue. I'd recommend taking advantage of the Maritime lot around the corner. read more

Was in the mood for pasta and stumbled on Match, place is nicely designed. I went there on a Monday, which was a plus because if was 50% off bottle wine got a great Russian wine with my meals. The autumn pizza was great and also got the bacon dish as appetizers. For the main dishes my boyfriend and I shared the pasta with truffle which was simple and amazing a ton of flavor and I got short ribs which was not to bad. The cookies was nice for dessert overall I would give it 4.5. read more

Match - Enjoyed each bite - New American Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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There is a very good reason they are always busy. The food is perfection. Dave is very open to make your experience better than you expected. Peter is a wonderful head waiting and very personable. Now for the ultimate recommendation: I'm 68 years old. Never found pizza enjoyable. Then I tasted the shrimp fra Diablo pizza and I spent the entire summer having one each week. read more

Hard to believe that we've never been before. Terrific ambience, service and food. Great bar, wide ranging menu and professional service. Steak was awesome. Swordfish was fresh and very well prepared and presented. Apps of calamari pizza and pear salad were satisfying. No photos as we ate it all up. No regrets. read more

Match - Some menu items and pizza come out of the wood burning oven. - New American Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Match never disappoints. I was nervous when they changed the menu, but it's better than ever. We went with a large party last night & as always, the food was incredible. The Carpetbaggers would be my request for a last meal should I ever end up on death row. The burger is a fantastic addition to the new menu! Perfect in every way! A friend & I shared the Black Truffle Gnocchi for 2 & all I can say is Wow! As always, order the freshly baked chocolate chip cookies! read more

Match - Carpetbaggers - you need at least 3 orders! - New American Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Food was good, service is horrible. Just want to turn over tables and rush everyone out. Felt rushed the whole time. SMH

It was better initially. But the food is honest, creative, fresh, well presented & flavorful. I like the crispy semolina calamari, the Margherita pizza, wild arugula salad & the chopped salad. An ample wine list & nice paring suggestions. Leave room for dessert! The hot muffin doughnut & the chocolate souffle cake are sinfully worth it. The prices are standard for the area. Street parking. Gets crowded Thurs- Sat. read more

This place is AMAZING!! This was my first time visiting a really fancy, three dollar sign restaurant courtesy of my date for that night. Match is a pretty restaurant, adorned in shades of orange with a full bar and lively, friendly crowd. We ordered some wine, a tuna app, and I had the braised oxtail gnocchi. I never ordered anything like this, I'm usually on #TeamChicken, but oh my god, everything was amazing. Flavorful, complex, and exciting. I would definitely return, even if I had to take Metro-North. read more

Had dinner here last week during my first visit to S. Norwalk. Very nice atmosphere and great service! I ordered the calamari app, which was decent but not fabulous, and the veal osso bucco for dinner, which was served on a bed of risotto. The veal was very tender and tasty, as was the sauce. Definitely a winner! When the chef heard that I was visiting from out of state, he came out from the kitchen to introduce himself, and make me feel welcome. I will definitely plan to return and work my way through their menu on a future visit. read more

I went to Match last Saturday and it was the best meal I have had in quite some time. My group of 9 was seated at a large round table in the back. We were snug, but it was very comfortable. The cocktails were exquisite. The cucumber martini was refreshing and I loved the giant cucumber garnish. The lychee & pear martini was not too sweet and had a big piece of fruit on the bottom. I also enjoyed the blood orange bellini and a grapetini. Others at my table enjoyed the sangria and some other wines by the glass. For dinner, we all decided to share a ton of appetizers and then order salads & entrees to come as our second course. For appetizers we had the seared tuna, brussel sprout special, meat pizza, asian hot buns, quesadilla and margarhita pizza. The tuna was seared perfectly and the brussel sprouts were amazing. Everything was just so good. For entrees I had a salad and my husband had the lobster pasta which was also amazing. The pizzas and salads were all very generously sized. For dessert we had the fresh baked cookies which were chewy, gooey and just amazing. I would absolutely go here again! It was a fun and vibrant atmosphere. We arrived at 5 PM as the first people in the restaurant, and by the time we left after 7 pm, every table was filled and the place seemed to be very happening. read more

The interior is a nice mix of exposed brick, exposed beams, a high ceiling and color. The service was just a little slow but otherwise very good. The menu is varied and interesting but not extensive. haha... every other item has, what appear to be completely randomly placed, quotes around one word or another. When I asked a waiter about it, he said that the chef insists on having the quotes but no one has been able to figure out why since the 'freshly baked' cookies actually are and 'our own' apple pie actually is but to each his own. Besides, the food was great so it's okay if the chef's kinda crazy. I'd probably give it four and a half or even five stars but Match is too expensive for what you get. read more

Match offers a pretty strong, fairly well diversified menu. For starters, the calamari is pretty good, a decent step up from what would fall out of a bag from Cosco. But the play here is the Sliders. Really good. For your main course, go with the pastas: the portions are a little modest here, but the high quality makes up for it. None of the desserts were outstanding. The wine list here is good, and they have half-priced bottles on Sunday and Monday. From the current wine list, your best play is the Shafer Relentless at $112. It's a fantastic bottle of wine. If you want to spend a little less, go with the Tempranillo, Termes, Toro, 2007 for $59. Also really good. read more

This is a great place to visit for my first trip to CT. The scene wasn't bad, lots of hustle and bustle with everybody having a great time. Started off with one of the best dirty martini's I've had in a looooong time. Had the Oxtail and braised short ribs served over a bed of fettucini. Top notch pasta, loads of flavor... Finished off with two desserts. The chocolate chocolate chip cookie with peanut butter ice cream. INSANE!!!! Chocolate soufflé was damn good too, but couldn't top the cookies. read more

Definitely one of the better restaurants in Fairfield county. Started with the Fork and Knife Caesar, which was good but nothing special. For my main course, I had the Short Rib and Oxtail Fettuccini, which was absolutely delicious. Very flavorful--just very slightly on the saltier side, but it was very good. My bf had the Medallions of Lamb, which was also very good. The portions, for the price, were definitely on the smaller side. That's why I'm giving it 4 stars. read more

Double date night at Match.. we had high hopes after spending time at work looking at the menu planning what appetizers to order. Match did not disappoint. The service was great- our waiter introduced himself and answered our "how are you?" with "great.. I love my job." He really did.. And he rocked it. Very attentive and gave us great menu advice. I just wish I knew his name to give him a shout out. He suggested a wine for us based on our chosen varietal of Pinot Noir. He was very knowledgable about the different vineyards and suggested Sebastiani based on the taste we were looking for. Great bottle of wine... But sadly we had the last bottle. Moved on to another Pinot which was good.. Though Sebastiani was definitely the favorite. For appetizers, we shared the bacon and mozzarella and Forest pizza. The bacon was a thick cut with plenty of mozzarella and a good flavor mix of salty and spicy. The pizza (also waiter suggestion) was a white pizza with lots of cheese, spinach, and mushrooms and very thin crust. Great pizza and plenty to share between the four of us. My meal was the cavatelli with spring greens. Light pasta dish with a bowl full of greenery to make me feel healthy. Chicken and veal were also a table pleaser. Too much food.. Too much wine.. No room for dessert. But Match is in the category of 'cant wait to go back.' read more

I've been here twice and both times were amazing! It's literally my new favorite restaurant. The first time, I had calamari for appetizer--it didn't blow me away but it was good. For my entree, I had the black truffles which was out of this world! It was a creamy sauce on a bed of pillowy gnocchi topped with black truffle shavings. Absolutely, divine! The second time, I let my friend choose the appetizer and she chose what I thought were going to be plain old garlic bread. Boy was I wrong. It was the best garlic bread I've ever had! For my entree, I honestly wanted to go with the black truffles again but it went with the filet mignon. It was delectable! I can't wait to go to Match, again! I'm always thinking of who I bring there and when I can go! read more

In the food desert that is Norwalk, this restaurant is a great little spot on the strip! My two girlfriends and I came here and were seated right away. We ordered two orders of calamari which were delicious and then one friend had the side of brussel sprouts, one had the pork buns (off the waitress' recommendation), and I had the steak tartare. Overall, a really delicious meal for a pretty reasonable price. Would recommend to anyone if they're in the area! read more

For food, simply one of the most inventive, solid performing spots. Weil executed and a great service staff as well. It's IMHO, one of the best in the area. As for a bar, good place to experience early onset tinitus. read more

Match - New American Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

I dream about Match's carpetbaggers and homemade riccotta. Dream. They are so heavenly. That should be enough to make you people eat here. Its just that good. Match's food is top notch. I had a osso buco dish and it was awesome. My husband had a steak frites type dish and it was GOOD. I had food envy. Presentation was nice, the chef (such a cutie) came out to personally say hello. Their prix fix menu is very diverse. not the same old boring chicken! And their desserts were really yummy. OK, did I mention I like this place? read more

The best restaurant strictly speaking in terms of food within Sono. If you're in the area and have the opportunity to stop in for dinner or drinks and a couple of apps at the bar definitely do it but I wouldn't write home about anything. ***Wheelchair - street level access and ramp up to main dining room/bar area. if making reservation, mention for ease of entry to your table as some table tops are high*** read more

Came here for mother in laws birthday. Felt nothing but rushed. Drinks took awhile to get. Wouldn't recommend to come with party of 6 or more. Highly disappointed. Not good read more

Outstanding menu and service. On a recent Friday evening at peak time, while restaurant was slammed and very busy. Our table of 8 had an issue with an entree and the server kindly replaced the item ; the owner and Chef came to our table and apologized for the error and took the charge off our bill. I've been eating at Match for more than 12 years and will continue to go back. The actions of the staff and the owner-Chef show how professionally run this business is managed and proves why they are always busy. Thank you for addressing and taking care of our issue and making our experience positive as always. read more

Went for a rehearsal dinner and was absolutely blown away by the food coming out of the kitchen. It was delicious, beautiful and very creative. From the Tuna tartar to the swordfish (with an amazing nutmeg/Cinnamon sauce) all the way down to the amazing dessert spread there was not a single dish that was short of amazing. Had the chance to speak with the executive chef on the way out who was pleasant, accommodating and humble. Hands down one of the best dining experiences I've had in a very long time. read more

I participated the RW on Oct 2, 2011. Pumpkin risotto was presented in a baked pumpkin, with a side of whipped marscapone/crème fraiche. Short rib had a side of puree of sweet potatoe and ginger. The glaze on the short rib was fantastic. The soufflé isn't really a soufflé, it's more of a molten lava cake. It came with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side. A decadent piece. Food is solid; however, it's missing some wow factor & sophistication. Wine list is mostly American. Nothing to write home about. read more

Lunch outside during Art Festival just outstanding ! Visiting San Fran friends also impressed. Striped Bass sandwich and Tuna Tatare fabulous! Match continues to be one of our TOP favs. read more

Once again great bacon & baked Clams! Whiskey cocktail goes down too easy - new and improved read more

Went for dinner last night. Industrial chick decor and very knowledgeable waitstaff set a positive tone and made us hopeful. The Greek Mozzarella appetizer was delicious - perfect blend of flavors and just the right amount of saltiness from the olives and Greek vinaigrette. The Foie Gras appetizer presented beautifully and tasted exquisite, though my girlfriend did not care for it. As an unexpected bonus, our waitress initially mixed up our appetizer order and brought us a plate of their seasoned French fries instead of the foie gras (presumably due to alliteration dyslexia). Neither of us were particularly in the mood for fries as our taste buds were prepared for richer fare. However, we were both starving, caved, and were pleased to discover a previously unknown condiment - smoked catsup. Certainly a dramatic improvement on the standard blend. I selected Osso Buco for my entree. It was sublimely rich and decadent. My girlfriend ordered the chicken, which the chef unfortunately cremated. It was inedible. For dessert, my girlfriend had a plate of fresh from the oven chocolate chip cookies with ice cream which, while obscenely loaded with chocolate chips, were just standard fresh naked chocolate chip cookies. I tried the donut muffin with a bourbon-caramel dipping sauce and was equally disappointed to find it was just that - a mediocre and painfully dry donut encrusted with cinnamon sugar in the shape of a muffin. We both had the coffee, which unfortunately tasted of burnt grounds. Overall, the experience started out strong but slowly fizzled over the course of the meal. I'd give the concepts a 4, but the execution a 2. Perhaps just an off night for the chefs. read more

Carpetbaggers are hands down one of the best dishes I've ever had. Fried raw oysters with truffle oil and steak tartare. The oysters are crisp on the outside, while they maintain the taste and texture of raw oysters inside. The steak tartare is just the right amount to complement each bite and the truffle oil really changes the experience. The other dishes I've had are above average but not so impressive. The service and ambience are excellent. I wouldn't say the other dishes are worth my money, but I still go for the carpetbaggers, service, and ambience. The steak tartare is very good, but not amazing. The tuna tartare is not your average tuna tartare, with the cameralized onions adding an interesting flavor. The wasabi tuna is apparently one of their most popular dishes, but was personally meh. Their cocktails are on point and have an average beer selection. read more