The ambiance was great. The waitresses and waiters were awesome. The service was fantastic and the…read morefood was out of this world delicious. Definitely would go back and they have gluten free options which is a must in my celiac world. Cannot say enough about this place. One needs to visit to experience the best tasting food in the area. Thank you for your great service and staff.

Don't come if you're Black! They make it clear that you're not welcome so definitely don't trust…read morethem to provide an unadulterated meal to you and your family. Wait staff ignores you and you won't be seated. Take your Black dollars where you're appreciated but not here.

Wow!! Absolutely loved this gem. Never heard of it until a friend recently invited me to happy…read morehour. We sat at the bar, backlit by The Sopranos and Goodfellas playing on the TVs. The space was classy but still casual enough, and cozy. I ordered the Howyoudoin' off the cocktail menu and the gnocci in a pink sauce; also shared the rice balls; absolutely loved everything. The concept of the restaurant is totally relatable for my Italian American family and I find it very funny - cannot wait to bring them in here to try. All staff were super nice. The merch is funny too.

We went for dinner before a show at the SHCU theater, we got there around 5:30 and were quickly…read moreseated since we had a reservation for a party of 6. The menu is some what tied into the Puglia region, which is the heel of the boot. I could tell the italian dialect from the owner when he was speaking to one of the staff, it immediately gave me a good feeling that this restaurant would be really good. The appetizers we had were all really good, we had the fried calamari, the grilled Octopusss, the fried zucchini flowers and thd hummus special. Sorry no pics of these. We had a couple of the Orrechiette Barese, Chicken parmigiana, a pasta special of fettuccine with shrimp in a cream and pesto sauce, another pasta with cavatelli, shrimp and cream and pesto sauce, really couldn't see the pesto, probably could have used a little more or maybe a little finishing with the pesto on top. Service was good and the owner came around to introduce himself and we got a complimentary round of their homemade creama di limencello to finish off the experience. Wr wouldn't hesitate to go again the next time we are in town to see a show.

First time here, but it definitely won't be our last! We celebrated my birthday at this lovely,…read moreauthentic Italian restaurant in downtown Bridgeport, and everything was exceptional. They were incredibly allergy-friendly. We noted that someone in our party has a severe shellfish allergy, and the staff not only acknowledged it but also took the time to guide us through safe menu choices, making us feel completely comfortable dining there. We started with a prosciutto pizza as an appetizer, and it was outstanding! The food, drinks, attentive service, and welcoming atmosphere made it the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. I highly recommend it and can't wait to return!

Our always dinner spot before a concert…read more A "gem". Excellent service, food, and drinks. Reservations recommended.

So happy there's a new restaurant close by. The restaurant is beautiful! The decor and environment…read moreare so calming. I love near the bathrooms, there's hanging plants from the ceiling! The restaurant and restrooms were super clean. The staff were amazing! They were so kind and attentive. We did the happy hour menu - we ordered the fried calamari, which I do not like but wanted to try, and it was delicious! Along with the fuego sauce. It was crispy and not chewy at all. Also ordered the beef sliders on brioche buns. They were tasy as well! We also got the pork belly - tostones, red onion, tomato, cilantro, and lime juice . I personally did not enjoy this, but my bestie's did. We had such a great time and will definitely be back for a nice dinner.

What a hidden gem!! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and the food delicious!!…read more We got there for happy hour and had several small plates. There are many gluten free options so I was in heaven!! I haven't had a fried Calamari in years because there were no gluten free options. The calamari was perfectly done just the right amount of seasoning and the batter was light and crispy! Empanadas were yummy and the gluten-free chocolate lava cake was decadent and gooey. We were so excited to dig into everything, we forgot Pictures! (Except for the Lava Cake!) Definitely will be going back!!

Great lunch special! Three courses for a affordable price!…read more Their mussels are amazing and all the sauces are great. Ambience is very cute with vintage decor.

The Friday evening vibe was exactly the way to end a hectic work week…read more The service was good, very pleasant and efficient. The food was comforting! The buffalo cauliflower was delicious! Surprising as I didn't expect cauliflower could taste so good. The jambalaya was also really good. The chicken taquitos and chicken dumplings were ok. The cocktails were excellent, especially the pear martini. Parking is easy and very convenient.

We stopped in for apps on a Saturday afternoon. We ordered a glass of wine, ceviche, and skewers…read more We sat at the bar and the bartender was very friendly, full of energy, and efficient. The ceviche was excellent, everything was cooked throughout by the citrus. The portion size is small for $19 and it could have used a side of bread or tortillas to soak up the delicious citrus based broth. The skewers were also excellent. They were cooked perfectly, super tender, juicy and flavorful. They cooked them with a seasoning and had a delicious chimi on top.

On a recent visit to New Haven to see an exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art, we hoped to…read morehave dinner at one of our favorite restaurants (Barcelona Wine Bar), but they were fully booked with a Yale event. In a display of restaurant solidarity , they recommended that we try Vinas Wine & Tapas. As it turned out, we have a NEW favorite in New Haven! We arrived a bit early and were cheerfully greeted by Mike G, our server. The atmosphere was welcoming and relatively quiet, since their musical offering does not start as early as our 5:00-7:00 PM time slot on a Tuesday. We had asked for the waiter Christian because he had been mentioned in several of the Yelp reviews, but Mike proved that the service compliments should go to everyone. First, the tapas: We enjoyed all five of the tapas we chose. The "Calamares" were lightly battered and crispy. The Vinas salad was fresh, with tomatoes, cheese, corn, and croutons. The pork belly was delicious and more meaty than expected . The oyster mushrooms were presented with onion crisps. The baked birria empanada was stuffed with brisket style beef. Each of these "courses" was a unique delight to the palate, and for me and my partner, it was completely satisfying. In keeping with the spirit of a "wine bar," Vinas offered a flight of 4 wines in 3 ounce glasses, and after hearing about our food choices and wine preferences, Mike chose the wines for us, giving us a chance to taste some less familiar offerings. We had the Felino Malbec 2024 (Argentina), which became our favorite for its full-bodied and deep flavor. Our second wine was a unique Don Abel (private label) from Wallingford CT, made by one of the relatives of the owner, specially for Vinas. This one reminded us of the local wines one might receive in a B&B in the Loire Valley in France. The final two wines were both from Chile: Reserva Carmenere 2023 and Cabernet Sauvignon Marques de Casa Concha 2022. Both were excellent wines. It was great fun to have Mike choose the wines for us, and we really enjoyed the variety that the flight offerings gave to us. Of course, we had to try a dessert, and Mike recommended the Toffee Cake. We had heard that the owner claimed that some people cried with joy after eating it. Although we restrained ourselves, we had to agree that this was an extraordinary conclusion to a fabulous meal. Overall, this was a great experience for us, and we heartily recommend Vinas Wine Bar and Tapas for a relaxing and welcoming dinner. Some reviews I had read suggested that the portions were too small for the price. I have to disagree. My partner and I love food, and this was plenty. And the price was reasonable. Including tip and tax, we spent about $75 each.

This is a very delayed review as I visited over the summer. Our party of 4 visited on an early…read moreSaturday evening and was able to be seated right away. The vibe is very much dark and moody. They were setting up for what looked like a guest DJ of sorts? Once the DJ started their music, it was VERY loud which was a little disappointing. We didn't try any of the food. We did try some of the cocktails though and they were all great. Also tried the paper bag beer because we couldn't resist the mystery. The beers were 16oz cans of craft beers. not bad! Overall, really liked the place!

Very moody, vibey lounge, restaurant, and bar in downtown New Haven. Stopped in before a late…read moredinner nearby on a Wednesday night around 6. There are couches in corners, tables, and bar seating. Only the bar tender seemed to be serving so service was very slow. I liked the aesthetic and Dj Kamakaze provided tunes or else I'd give a lower rating. Would return for an evening outing, good place to get lost.

Such a cool place. We stopped in for a cocktail before dinner last night. Bartender was very…read morefriendly and attentive. They make really nice craft cocktails here. Note - place was a bit hard to find. You have to walk down an alley but worth the stop. I had the Elote "Spicy Margarita." Boyfriend had an Aperol Spritz. Really cool stemware too.

EXCELLENT cocktails!! We had the Espresso Martini and the Spicy Passionfruit Mule. Small cute…read moreoutdoor seating area in Donnelly Walk.

Very cute place. Service was awesome. Food is good, I got sliders of mozz cheese, peppers,…read morebalsamic. Drink menu is huge. I miss the old glass wine room but it was a nice vibe.

The Wine Cellar on main is a usual spot I go to for good wine and some bites. You cannot go wrong…read morewith their prohibition pizza which comes with burrata and arugala. It's one of my favorites. The Mediterranean plate is another one of my go to's. Last time I went, they were out of some wines so we opted for a red blend which was good. It's a small restaurant/bar so if you're looking for cozy and quiet, try to go earlier. If you get there on a Friday night after 8, it' can get very loud because they usually have live music and it gets busy. My friend and I made a 6:30 reservation so we were pretty much finished with our meal before it got really busy in there. They usually have great live acoustic music so stay to check them out!

Barcelona was good, it has the potential to be great!…read more I've dined here a few times and every time the service is fantastic. The severs are attentive and knowledgeable about the menu. The general manager came around to introduce themselves and personally ask how the meal is and if they can be of any service which is always a very nice touch. The ambiance has a moody wine bar feel to the front half of the space and the main dining rooms are located in the back. Very nice and inviting. However the dining rooms are pretty packed with tables so it tends to get very loud. The food is good but often times inconsistent. For example the lamb chop I have had in the past was delicious, and during this visit it was lacking flavor. The meatballs were not my favorite in a previous visit but this most recent time they were absolutely delicious. Also pictured is the chicken thigh, and pork belly. The chicken thigh was plain but I think that's the point, it was cooked great. The pork belly was very yummy, I loved the lime/cilantro sauce it came with. We also ordered the half size parrillada done medium well. Aspects of this dish were good like the steak, others like the chicken and the chorizo were juicy and soo delicious. The pork chop lacked flavor and was very tough. The leeks were very tasty and the croquettes are always good! I am sure I will be back to Barcelona soon. I'm excited to explore their large selection of charcuteries!

My experience with this restaurant was so consistently unpleasant that I would not return under any…read morecircumstances. We first attempted to dine here several years ago after making a reservation. Upon arrival, the parking lot was packed and chaotic, with numerous drivers seemingly unable to navigate the lot in an orderly manner. Rather than deal with the situation, we left and went somewhere else. Fast-forward to August 18, 2026. We were invited to a group prix-fixe dinner here, so avoiding the restaurant was not really an option. Unfortunately, the evening confirmed that our first decision to leave had been the correct one. I arrived at approximately 6:00 p.m. and pulled into the only available parking space. Another patron immediately began aggressively honking his horn. After I parked and got out, I asked what his problem was. He said he was concerned I was going to hit his vehicle, notwithstanding the fact that I was parked approximately four feet away from it. Another person then inserted herself into an interaction that did not involve her. I addressed that and moved on. I will leave the commentary about the clientele there, except to say that the atmosphere outside the restaurant was an unpleasant preview of the evening. The restaurant itself is apparently regarded as acclaimed. Based on what I was served, I cannot understand why. The opening meat and cheese board appeared dried out, as though it had been sitting uncovered for an extended period. The olives were submerged in what tasted indistinguishable from jarred giardiniera-style pickled vegetables. If the preparation was house-made, it nevertheless replicated the flavor and texture of a commercial jarred product remarkably well. The olives themselves were poor. Next came a fried cheese-filled ball that was extraordinarily greasy, to the point that oil was visibly running onto the plate. It was unpleasant to eat. The lettuce course again incorporated what appeared to be the same giardiniera-style pickled vegetables, adding little beyond repetition. The main course was paella with clams, shrimp, and baby octopus. The clams were overcooked. The shrimp tasted, in my opinion, as though they should never have been served. The rice was dry and crusted rather than properly cooked and integrated into the dish. A separate carving board was no better. The chicken was among the driest I have ever been served. The sausage was overcooked. The steak was both greasy and overcooked. There was no point during the main course at which I thought the food approached the reputation this restaurant apparently enjoys. I have eaten at many restaurants in Fairfield, and this was, without qualification, the worst meal I have personally had here. A restaurant that trades on an acclaimed reputation should be capable of executing basic food preparation competently. On August 18, 2026, this restaurant did not. The food was dry, greasy, overcooked, repetitive, and deeply disappointing from beginning to end. The worst part of the evening if all that was experienced, wasn't bad enough; was at the room was filled with flies that were buzzing all around that you had to wave away from the food while you were trying to eat. One star. Based strictly on my experience, even that feels generous.