Had dinner last night. Food was wonderful. Thank you for doing a great job making sure that we , your customers are safe. Peter our server was a delight very entertaining and much appreciated during this strange time in everyone's life now. Happy New Year read more

We are so lucky to have a place like this in the area. The food is delish, great range of items depending on what you are looking for. My fiancé is obsessed with their burger and the steak frites. I've been 4/5 times and they're consistent, delicious and offer a great experience. Will def continue coming back read more

As always, an exceptional meal. Somehow Match has managed to deliver a consistent experience over the course of actual decades. Thank you!!! read more

I felt compelled to write this review. I went with my girlfriend for a quick dinner, never made a reservation and they managed to squeeze us in outside under a heater. Our server was excellent, personable, totally on his game, made great recommendations, and just delivered perfectly. The owner/chef was walking around which is always a great sign. We had the steak tartare (outstanding), the Caesar salad (very good, they even separated it as we split it), the old way margherita pizza (very good) and the wood grilled chicken (outstanding). I had been here a few years ago and match was great then. It's even better now! I live in Boston, but can't wait to go back! Well done! read more

Match - Caesar salad - New American Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Match never ceases to amaze! Ordered raw bar and WOW!!!!!! Blown away! Amazingly fresh oysters, clams, shrimp, crab and lobster tail. I called a day ahead and the owner happily helped me thoroughly and it was packed and ready when he promised. All my guest were so pleased. Thank you Match for making me look Great! read more

Match - After this is all what was in the box. Holy cow delicious. - New American Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Always satisfied at this great restaurant. I've eaten here at least ten times over the last few years, and it never disappoints. Chef/owner Matt Storch takes a personal interest in making sure you're happy with everything. It's fun to sit in the back at the food bar where the cook is working the open stone oven. Nice selection of wines by the glass. Gotta have the "carpetbaggers" - fried oysters with style - and enjoy anything else on the menu. read more

There isn't anything I can't recommend enough on this menu. The caesar is outstanding. Highly recommend the pillowy goodness of the gnocchi. The osso bucco is mouth watering. You have to go and go back again. It's a beautiful date spot, but cool enough to hang at the bar for a friend's night. Either way... go and you'll love it. read more

Still awesome as ever!! I went to Match with my boyfriend a few weeks ago and ordered a ton of stuff from the menu. What I really love about Match is that the menu is constantly updated with fresh ingredients. You can tell that a lot of thought is put into the menu and each dish is high quality. :) The service was great, and the food was delicious!! This time, we ordered: Calamari (awesome) Baos (AMAZING! Meat was super tender and I loved every bite) Gnocchi (good, though very salty due to the bolognese and cheese) Kisses From Angels (delicious) Margherita Pizzette (very good!! love the thin crust) Bacon-Potato-Egg Pizzette (interesting...not a huge fan due to saltiness, but boyfriend enjoyed it) Osso Bucco (awesome as always) Steak Frites (omg amazing, and I don't even prefer steak.. the fries are to die for!) Berry Cobbler (really sweet, but the fresh berries were yummy!) The food is always super fresh and I love the variety of dishes on the menu. Since we ordered an impressive amount of food, Chef Storch actually came out to greet us and he was really nice! Definitely coming back again and again :) read more

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Everything about this place was great! The curb appeal, the decor, the service, the food, the wine! Cannot wait to return. The staff is so accommodating and friendly. The shrimp fra diavolo pizza was delish. My steak tartar was yummy. The steak eaters were all pleased too good selection of beer, wine and cocktails. read more

We were in SoNo just for a night and the hubby wanted seafood. The menu at Match looked good and they were very gracious at accommodating us outside without a reservation. Wow! Match was a great choice. The service was attentive, warm and professional and the food was delicious. Calamari with a red pepper olive tapenade was crispy and savory, the warm lobster roll was some of best lobster we've ever had. Even the greens served along side were fresh and perfectly balanced. A shared blueberry crumble was a perfect ending . We had a lovely evening. read more

The pizza is next level delicious and I adored the butternut squash ravioli very much! Match has a fantastic atmosphere with cool decor and relaxed but helpful waitstaff read more

Wonderful margaritas!!!!!! All the food I have eaten here I Love. The porterhouse steak for two melts in your mouth. Great and friendly staff experience here. read more

It has been over 4 years since we have been back to eat at MATCH and the food is still as delicious as I remembered it. We sat in the back Bar area that is small, but cozy and where they make their Coal Oven Pizzas. They do have a large Bar area in the front, but we preferred sitting in the back were it is less noisy. Our Bartender was wonderful, she had a great personality, and made sure we were taken good care of. We shared the Steak and Fries (14oz Sirloin) and creamed Spinach that was simply delicious!! And those crispy fries were out of this world. One drawback for me is that the Restrooms are down a flight of stairs, not on the same floor. However, I am not sure if they have an elevator for people who cannot make it it to the lower level. All and all, this is a great place to meet friends, and share a delicious meal with a glass of red wine. read more

If I could rate on just the food alone I would give it 5 stars. The atmosphere was great as well. But service is so important to me. Sat at the bar on a Monday night. The bartender had zero personality. Bare minimum to the max. My husband and I are road tripping from Chicago to Maine and this was our first time in Connecticut. A reason we sit at the bar is to interact and maybe engage in some fun conversations. Being our first time here it would have been cool to hear some recommendations about the area. Why would you ever put someone so boring behind the bar? Seriously, it's the heart of the restaurant. A bit of personality would have made our experience totally different. Great food, just could have been so much more fun w a personable bartender. read more

So impressed w this restaurant. Booked 9:00 pm reservation as on road trip, and got a call saying kitchen closed at 9:00 so call if we were going to be late. Loved not feeling scolded, but welcome. Food was fantastic, Heady Topper on menu, and top notch service. We will be back. read more

6 of us went to dinner at Match last night where we have all been several times over the years. We have all thought it is a good restaurant ambience and food wise but last night was the best i have had there. The main cause of that was our waiter Peter. From the start of us sitting down he came across as a good/fun waiter then as we were all asking him questions about items on the menu he made a suggestion that he pick a variety of dishes for us to have family style. We agreed and it turned into a 5 star night. The food, some of it being something we never would have chosen to order was outstanding! It really became a dining experience vs just going out for dinner. In addition to the food he chose our wine which went wonderfully with the food. All in all it was a wonderful night at Match and Peter was a big part of that. read more

We went as a group of 6 a couple of weeks ago. Always a staple in SONO, and one of our go to's. I am new to writing reviews as my wife is very active in that department, but now I have some more free time I am going to try to participate more. I love Match as they stick to the winning formula they have had since it's inception, and are consistent. Our group started with a bunch of various appetizers to share. My favorite the burrata, and tuna tartare. The burrata had a type of granola atop that really added a nice crunch to the soft creamy burrito. You cannot visit without getting their signature Carpetbaggers, melt in your mouth fried Oysters - Yum! For entrees, I went with the lamb porterhouse this visit, a huge portion, and over the top sweet potato with goat cheese. My group all got different entrees, and were very happy, with the short rib ragu seeming to get the most hands up. The Cocktails were very well made, I had a Smoked Negroni that was truly smoked! Our table selected a couple bottles of wine of different varietals, one a heavily bodied Cabernet was my favorite, it went great with my lamb porterhouse. It's name I cannot recall, but they have a large listing so you will not go wrong. Service was professional, knowledgeable and prompt, even with a busy restaurant. We will be back soon and looking forward to trying out more dishes. read more

Match is so incredibly solid. There's nothing in their favor I can say that hasn't already been Yelped, but I'll still put it out there that I'm a big fan. Far from being the boring/stale kind of predictable, this South Norwalk staple never fails to provide a great meal in a well maintained and appealing space. Perfect for everything - date nights, larger group dinners or just a quick drink at the bar. I don't loooove the white leather and purple velvet combo here and there (and being seated in the large purple velvet booth always makes me feel a bit goofy), but this minor detail somehow works along with the soaring ceilings and more industrial/contemporary vibe. Oh, and they have Foie Gras. And it's fantastic. read more

Our favorite restaurant ever. so good, staff amazing..wish we could eat here every night. Thank you for keeping the standards high even through the most trying times. Can't wait to be back for carpetbaggers, tuna and all the amazing truffle options. Keep it up! You are appreciated. read more

Oh my god...so good! Best In Norwalk!! I am writing this as we are still finishing our food. Lobster roll - buttery, balanced, delicious. Best so far! And we are saying this after devouring lobster roll from NY to Maine! Lobster is poached to perfection, melt in mouth. Osso bocco - veal with ravioli...again well balanced perfection. The sauce is rich, ample bone marrow, veal cooked perfectly. If I am eat in Norwalk again, most like won't look at any other place but this one. read more

Hands down best restaurant in the area and quite possibly in Fairfield County! We've been frequenting the restaurant for nearly a decade now without disappointment (throughout the pandemic too). The food is always outstanding and menu is always updated in creative and delicious ways. Jaime makes one of the best martinis and Matt is always friendly when seen on the floor. Highly recommend! read more

Our favorite Sono spot: drinks never disappoint; and a reservation always gets our favorite table next to the open street. The carpetbaggers are a most interesting appetizer combo and the striped bass was perfectly paired with a White burgundy: too full for dessert read more

Very mediocre all around. Service was slow. Cocktails were watered down. Salad was over-dressed with gloppy dressing. Pizza was average...nothing special. Expensive for the quality of the food and service. read more

Best restaurant in south norwalk. Food comes out fast and taste good every time love love love

We were just not a Match. You had the perfect profile: you lived in the hippest part of town, had excellent credentials (my friends raved about you) and you looked hawt that night. We just. didn't. click. Things started out well enough. I loved your whole look - modern/industrial with a dab of chic. The lighting brought out your earthy tones and made you "mirror, mirror on the wall" perfect, and impetuously, I was hoping that someday my drinks would come. As if on cue, an attentive and I-live-to-serve waiter came bounding to our table. We ordered up some cocktails, and in the blink of an eye, strawberry caipirinhas appeared that were not too sweet, not too strong, but just right. They lit us up and got the conversation (and the juices) flowing. Your menu was a bit imposing. You listed a dozen apps, equally as many entrees, and then had another dozen daily specials, not to mention salads and sides. How was I ever supposed to get to know you on the first date if I could only sample a smattering of your many charms? And what dishes would show me "the real you"? Not to be deterred, we kicked off the meal with some innuendo-inducing Prince Edward Island mussels. Your description was mouth-watering: a white wine and saffron cream sauce with bacon croutons, chili threads, and fried parsley. I was taken aback when the flavors didn't 'match' the description. The mussels didn't taste fresh (it was a Sunday, after all) and the broth didn't impart any of the bacon-y saffron-y goodness described. Thankfully, there was a spark of interest in your seared wasabi and sesame rubbed TUNA, particularly the caramelized coconut sticky rice cake, avocado crema, and spicy ARIRACHA - the latter was so tasty that we requested a separate dish to mop up with your ho-hum semolina-crusted calamari. It wasn't until the first bite of your '8-Hour' osso bucco that I knew something was off that night. This was supposed to be your ace in the hole, the sure thing, your coup de coeur. Perhaps someone shaved a few hours off of the braising process, or your chef had the day off, but this dish was not fairy tale material. Osso bucco should pull easily - if not fall - off the bone, and it should melt down your throat on its way to warming your belly. Instead, every mouthful required more than a few grinds of the molars before swallowing. The parmesan reggiano risotto wasn't a complete loss, but every subtly that this side dish might have had was erased when it became a collection pool for the sweet and sour braising sauce. Your char-grilled sirloin was merely an expensive and distracting accompaniment to your tasty bistro fries. For $38, I could easily have done without the flavorless steak, which wasn't remotely arousing and gave me pause to reconsider vegetarianism. Only one item, had I tried it at the exclusion of the others, might have lead to a second date. Your 'Peanut Butter and Grape Jelly' HALIBUT was a complete and unexpected surprise. It was as if you were imparting a goodnight/goodbye kiss that suggested, "see what you'll be missing?" The hint of your sweet corn-truffle-nut succotash lingered on my lips, the delicate suppleness of your white flesh delighted my senses, and the PB&J reference connoted your sense of humor. Oh, if only I could get to know more of this side of you... Alas, a long-term relationship was not meant to be and a long-distance relationship, a practical impossibility. Our first (expensive) date flamed briefly and brightly, but then quickly sputtered out, like a match. read more

I'm not going to argue with anyone here. I'm sure you've had what appears to be amazing food. But I didn't. I was so disappointed by this place I could cry. The decor leaves one to want to leave immediately.... but really, I could care less about the decor of a place. For me it's always about the food and the food was awful. Whoever was cooking Saturday 12/27/14 at around 6pm should be fired and never be in a kitchen ever again. The expeditor too. Our tuna tartar was absolute crap. Sauteed Onions? Seriously, you don't want us tasting the tuna or something? This dish was so warm that it took the Tar out of of the other Tar and slapped it into a lump of ewww. The margherita pizzette could have been so much better since the main display in this place is the open oven. It wasn't great. Service. Wait, so this place one best service in CT? When? I've owned restaurants here for over 25 years, I'd like them to come review our restaurants. I'll show you service. Our waitress disappeared for some reason and we didn't see her for awhile. But they did cover her quite well and so that was ok. The wife had the oven roasted chicken with au gratin potatoes. The chicken was pretty good the tatters needed help. Both were flavorless but nothing a bit of salt didn't help. I had the Rib Eye and I actually enjoyed it. Is this a steakhouse? No but it was a good steak, nonetheless. A lot of my friends that know I live here now have been bugging me to go to this place and I'll tell you I'm not seeing it. At least I didn't see it on this night that's for sure. And if you're anti kid like we are. Don't go before 8pm. Kids galore there. At that price point those kids best behave because it's not worth it people. Matt better get a hold of his crew because this chef was not impressed. read more

I have been bugging Chef Matt Storch of Match to place his Pho on the menu for months. All summer he promised that it would appear when the weather turned colder. So when the temperatures dipped, I sent him another email and he responded that it was currently on the menu. It was now on me to make a reservation, go to Match, enjoy the Pho and maybe a few more items. The fall selections also contains numerous items that I wanted to try. So while we looked through the menu to choose our appetizers and entrées we ordered a few dishes for the table to share. The charred baby "Brussels" were paired with smoky bacon, a splash of lemon, slow roasted cippolini onions and a shower of Grana Padano cheese. The sprouts and onions were sweet and in combination with the smoky bacon and the splash of lemon that brightened the flavors, it was great. The "Veggie Bruschetta's" included three charred breads topped with roasted eggplant-goat cheese, marinated tomato-parmesan and smooth truffled squash. We split this dish and I chose the squash...it was delicious. The Steak Tartare arrived...hand chopped and served with shavings of black truffle, finely chopped shallot, Parmesan cheese and capped with a soft egg. This was my favorite of the appetizers. The beef was rich in flavor and the egg added a luscious creaminess. It was the shaved black truffle that elevated this traditional steak house dish to a different level with its eathiness. It was outstanding. I came for the pho and I ordered the pho; and the current version is a traditional pho ga (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup) served with ramen noodles, loads of cilantro, lime, scallions, plus a side car of sriracha and hoisin sauces to personalize the dish. I placed a small dollop of the sriracha and hoisin into the soup, stirred, took my chop sticks, grabbed a few noodles, placed on the spoon, dipped the spoon into the broth, blew and ate. WOW!! This was one great bowl of pho. It was deep in flavor, the sriracha added a touch of spice and the hoisin the delightful umami. Performing this same step-by-step process forced me to eat slowly and enjoy each tasty spoonful. Onto the entrées. Next on my venture was the Gnocchi, tossed in a rich sauce of braised short ribs & oxtails with basil and a dollop of ricotta. Another fantastic dish. The ricotta gnocchi were light and delicious, the sauce was rich with the meat braised to an incredible tenderness. The dollop of ricotta added a bit of creaminess and offset the richness of the sauce. But we were not done, desserts included the chocolate cake, the chocolate chip cookies and the Almond Joy. My favorite was the CCC's. These were a dedication to butter and chocolate, not a bad combo. The chocolate cake is normally our go-to dessert and Match's was excellent...great chocolaty flavor and perfect with the side of vanilla gelato. The newest member of the menu was the Almond Joy. A layer of coconut cake, topped with an over the top chocolate layer and topped with almonds. The chocolate layer was one of the best I have ever tasted. Our quick Pho dinner turned into a culinary extravaganza. From the first bite of the Brussels sprouts to the last bite of the chocolate chip cookies this was one memorable dinner. read more

TWO WORDS: OSSO BUCCO One of my all-time favorite dishes is osso bucco, so as soon as I saw it on the menu I knew I had to try it. Match braises their osso bucco for an astounding 8 hours, which makes the meat fork-tender and moist. To gild the lily, they place the osso bucco and all its savory juices on top a luscious mound of parmigiano reggiano risotto. Truly a perfect dish. read more

Once you get in to Match, it has quite a nice, warm ambiance...especially when it's friggen COLD outside. We Left Coasters have thin blood. It's a modern, industrial chic with brick and high ceilings. I say, "..once you get there" because most of the neighborhood is pretty run down. Being new to the area, I was thinking I might need to insert my keys between my fingers for the jaunt into the restaurant. Lots of comfort foods and red meat. There menu execution was a little confusing as they had more than one, on top of specials. As I recall, one of the menus was focused on comfort foods like pot pie which when delivered to my seatmate, was more pie than pot. Still looked yummy. It seemed that the food was consistently good across our large group. The service was fine, not memorable. They have a bar you can stand at while you wait to be seated. read more

I don't usually leave reviews, but I wanted to leave one here. Fantastic food, great service, and awesome atmosphere. Would recommend to anyone one in the area. Will definitely be going back. read more

We Got Screwed I ate there about a year ago ands at the bar with my mother and we both ordered a Burger which was excellent. My mother found a screw in with her french fries. I have had nothing but great experiences here the half dozen times i ate here before. They comped her dish only and no drinks, i do not think I will be going back even though I thought the food was excellent. I would have felt much better if they handled it differently. read more

I thought this restaurant was a 6/10 because I'm in a good mood. It's a 5 in reality. The bread to start was warm and provided sustenance, however the butter did nothing beyond coating my gullet with a dairy ingredient. I thought the burrata was better served as a French toast of sorts. Sweet and appetizing in an indulgent way - but this was no way to present a burrata after 6pm. The oysters were good - I typically measure a good restaurant in part if I eat something I typically wouldn't like and enjoy it. Unfortunately, this was the star of the show and not good enough to justify the mediocrity that was presented throughout the remainder of my supper. My drink was good and presentation was enticing. However, the screeching of the chairs on the brick sidewalk left me with a ringing sensation. Back to the forgettable food. Crab cake had limited filling and seemed to contain ample amount of crab meat, but could have utilized an aioli or remoulade to spice things up. The crab was NOT good enough to justify a plan crab cake. Pasta was solid. Not rushing back for it. In short, I won't remember this meal as good or bad in 2 weeks because I will have forgotten about it. read more

Carpetbaggers and osso buco were just perfect. Sat at the back bar (there are two bars) and had a front row view of the food leaving the kitchen. Like a well-oiled machine! You can spend a lot of $$ quickly but also have the option of sharing a pizza and a beer if that's your preference. read more

Match is a chic restaurant in SoNo with a great environment and it is very popular, especially on a nice day where one can find outside seating. Overall, the food is pretty good but it is quite expensive in my opinion. I had their Asian/American fusion shrimp tacos as an appetizer and they were delicious. I ordered a Caesar wedge salad as my entree and it was fresh and the dressing was good but I wouldn't say it is anything out of the ordinary. Finally, I finished off the meal with a chocolate cake a la mode which was very good. Overall, the food at Match is good and the presentation is very nice. It's a good place to take someone out on a date. read more

This restaurant is very nice. Love the staff and the whole ambiance of the restaurant. Their staff is fun and impeccable. The food is very good and so is their wine. This place is great for a date, meet friends or bring your family. I highly recommend coming here! read more

YUM-my! Wow! This place is amazing! We've been about 5 or 6 times now - this place is realiably, salivate-ing-ly delish! The first time we went (late summer when we moved to Connecticut), the waiter did a customized menu for us of a sampling of various dishes. Each one was better than the next! I was blown away. I love the ambience of the place - it feels like a hip and trendy, but not like it is trying too hard. Tasty cocktails, good wine list, and even tastier nibbles. Everyone must try the carpetbaggers. And, for the sweet tooth, try the half baked cookies if you dare (and have room!) (and please share...not for the weak of stomach or mind). read more

Really enjoyed this dinner. The bartender Kate was great and suggested an excellent cab and the Sea bass. Would highly recommend this restaurant. Quality meal read more

I am very disappointed in this place. We have been here for our past 3 anniversaries, both past times have been great. This time was a complete disappointment. We were seated very fast for our 7pm reservation. It took our server about 8 minutes to acknowledge us and come to our table. Was not friendly at all didn't even say his name or asked us how we were doing. His words were "are you ready to order" now I'm not saying I want to be treated like royalty but when I come to place like match I'm expecting better service. Apps came out quickly, my entree sat at the pass for about 5 minutes so it wasn't as hot as I would have liked for it to be. There were a ton of fruit flies so we had to keep "swooshing" them away they landed on our food a couple of times. Over all: service was terrible, food was cold, felt rushed and felt very unwelcomed which is a shame because we used to love this place. Not sure if we will return. Sad day... (June 29, 2016) Had to change my review I was contacted by the chef owner and he was very apologetic about what happened. He said our next meal at match is on him. A few days later I received a gift card in the mail. happy to see that he went out of his way to make sure we would return. I will be returning very soon to give it another shot. Food never disappoints at match. read more

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

Upgrade to 4 stars definitely! Tonight I took advantage of the SONO restaurant week and barely got a 9pm reservation @ Match with my coworker. The menu is a mouth watering deal of 3 course prex-fixe menu for $30 per person. -- decor: very crowded tonight due to the popularity of the restaurant week thing, and they always were more popular than the neighboring restaurants anyway. This attracts a very dressy crowd. I like the tall back round booth seating, as well as the mirror on the wall and the mini-lights decorated tree branches on the ceiling. -- service: they were very busy even after 9pm, but they do their best to answer my requests for the balsamic vinegar to go with the olive oil, as well as water without ice. -- food: the dip of ricotta cheese for bread is very tasty, I've never tried this before. For our $30 per person, we tried: - appetizers: - "Pu Pu platter" -- excellent! very tasty, and the very well made fried calamari is spicy! the Tuna tartare cracker with pine nuts and raisins is tasty as well. Shrimp cocktail ceviche style on fried wontons is the best tasting one of all, more complex yet fresh mouth feel. -'The Real' Mozzarella & Basil Pizzette is alright, just thin crust pizza, tasty but nothing too spectacular - (saw my neighbor getting the Arugula salad, uninteresting looking. - Main entrees: - coworker's beef Short Rib 'Osso Bucco Style' is the best tasting one, it's tender and not bland like some other place's.. My fav. entree of the evening. - my Ricotta Gnocchi and Heirloom Tomatoes is pretty good as well, gnocci is very chewy and soft, the sauce is fresh and complex - my neighbor said the trout was a bit bland, and not up to her expectation.. -- Dessert: - chocolate souffle cake - just like a warm centered chocolate Lava cake, good, but probably not worth the $9 on a regular menu - summer berry cobbler - this is very avg, nothing to write about. in retrospect, I probably should've ordered the Tiramisu. Nice place, great meal @ the prex-fixed price.. =) read more