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Elm Restaurant, New Canaan, CT

Elm Restaurant

4.8
4.8
747 Reviews
$30 and under
American
Welcome to Elm. Here in the heart of New Canaan, CT., we believe that great meals start with the best ingredients, friends, family, (and of course), our favorite wines. In our charming neighborhood restaurant, we serve seasonal American dishes, inspired by elm’s farmers and fishmongers, and on occasion, a far away place.
Elm is the showcase for the inventive and seasonally inspired cuisine. You can enjoy our daily changing a la carte and chef's tasting menus in all of our distinct dining areas...our beautiful bar, the elegant dining room, at the chef's counter with a view of the kitchen, or we can customize a private dining event at our 14-seat chef's table. Come celebrate the bounty of the season with us.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (203) 920-4994

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Luke Venner

  • Private party facilities

    Whether it’s an intimate private dinner at our chef’s table or an event that requires use of the entire restaurant, every detail matters. We work closely with our guests to create their ideal event. Elm also caters offsite, and Chef Luke offers Personal Chef services for a memorable occasion.

  • Private party contact

    Andrea Mallozzi: (203) 920-4994

  • Neighborhood

    New Canaan

  • Cross street

    South Avenue

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    New Canaan Stop on the New Haven Train Line

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Afternoon Tea

    $38.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Enjoy specialty blends of tea paired with our Chef’s selection of canapés and mignardises.

Popular dishes

What 747 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent restaurant for New Canaan. Great value proposition. Food was top notch and service was excellent.
  2. BradfordG

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    A fine restaurant in charming town. We would definitely return
  3. Kathy

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We really enjoyed the tuna tartar app and our entrées of octopus and steak were excellent.
  4. MaryW

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super front-of-house person handled things with speed and tact, moving us to a more comfortable table. She also had an eye for detail around the restaurant. Our server was efficient, friendly, and attentive.
  5. VTer

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious (lobster cobb salad), and servers were awesome - very, very accommodating. Wish I lived closer than 5 hours away!
  6. Foody

    New York Area

    78 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We went for our Anniversary and the staff made us feel special. They gave us champagne to toast with and chef sent out a carrot cake dessert for us to share. Food was exceptional and service was excellent. Staff were always available for any questions. We will definitely be going back soon
  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place! Food and atmosphere 10/10. Will be back.
  8. msliz1979

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very fine afternoon tea service. We appreciate that a substitution was made for the seafood option as a person in our party is allergic. The scones were especially delicious and the tea was served nice and hot on a lovely tray with a teapot, cup and holder for the teabag.
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had the perfect evening celebrating our anniversary at Elm Restaurant. The food was phenomenal, the atmosphere upscale and refined, and the service top notch. They were so kind as to accommodate our late arrival and offered us pink champagne to help us celebrate. We even got complimentary cookies at the end of the meal. We couldn’t have asked for more and hope to be back soon. Thank you for a marvelous evening!
  10. CholiM1

    New York Area

    78 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    78 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall4food4service2ambience4
    Chic restaurant with quality food and in a great location. Nice place for lunch, dinner or drinks. Lots of staff but service slow and inconsistently attentive.
  11. jakesg

    Naples

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Elm is lovely inside (and out!) The food is unique and delicious. The servers are all alert, friendly, understand the food they are serving and serve it with joy. It’s not the first time I’ve been and won’t be the last. It’s worth the cost to have food and service like this anytime.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food! Best omelette I have had in a while!!
  13. KatharineH

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Loved their special last week. Hope it stays for a few weeks so I can order again. The best wild king salmon I’ve had with wild tamp sauce and morels! We always love the tuna tartare and ask for blu corn tostadas. The best!! Hector is one of the most lovely people. He is always smiling and such a great host and representative of Elm!!!
  14. Willy

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The entire staff is friendly and helpful. Senora Gladys is the BEST!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Insanely good. Everything we tried was outstanding espresso martinis included
  16. MikeM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was awesome. Service was super attentive. Thanks so much for a great dining experience!!
  17. KathyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Third time at Elm. Food is delicious, unique. Thank you.
  18. Annie

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great Easter brunch at Elm. Menu offerings, food and staff were all great!
  19. OpenTable Diner

    London

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 4, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great feeling and excellent service. Super quick and efficient and very good food.
  20. Bobby

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    My wife and I came here for our first time this weekend and it was a fantastic experience. The quality of each dish was great, and the creativity in the menu is really fun. Quite a few things on the menu I am looking forward to come back and try.
  21. KarenC

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friendly and accommodating - great service and delicious food!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    London

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elm never disappoints. The service and food are wonderful! Our favorite restaurant in the area!
  23. KendraS

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elm never disappoints. The menu is consistently fabulous & they have wonderful daily specials. As great as the food is the staff is even better so polite, welcoming & professional
  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Unfortunately, it was so loud we could barely hear each other speak, and the food wasn’t prepared well (blue corn tostadas were dripping in grease and soggy, crème brûlée was cold but not set), and we could barely get our waitress’ attention. It’s great if you want a loud vibe, but I wouldn’t recommend for a date night.
  25. LBNC

    New York Area

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on March 24, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Aside from a little bit of confusion about a table that was requested when the reservation was made 6 weeks before hand, all was very good. Wait, staff was incredibly attentive, and the food was quite good! Drinks were insane! Will go again, and again, and again…
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoints! Food and ambiance are excellent
  27. LaurenP

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Have been many times; took my mom this sunder for her birthday. Also brought my 4-year old daughter and the restaurant was kid-friendly!
  28. DesmondM

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was as pleasant a surprise I ever had with a new restaurant. The service, ambiance and FOOD was spectacular!
  29. NancyB

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Pricing seems to be questionable on specific items!
  30. KendraS

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elm never disappoints! The food, ambience & incredible staff all make for an ideal evening out
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Fort Lauderdale

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elm is a standout restaurant in the area and by far one of my favorites! Not only does this place have incredible food, but the staff is extremely attentive and kind. The vibe and atmosphere are great for any age! I cant wait to dine outside this summer. 10/10 recommend Elm!
  32. KimF

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It doesn’t matter what you order-because everything is amazing!!
  33. JulienM

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    For the prices you pay...not impressed. Onion soup was Ok 7.5/10 Ribs were seasoned and had a nice smoky taste but way over cooked and very tough and dry. 3/10 Atmosphere was marginal, noise way too loud for casual conversation. 3/10 $180 for Two not impressed.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    London

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding!!! The service is the best around. The staff are so attentive and friendly. Food was delicious. I highly recommend Elm.
  35. MSPMom

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Elm is the best! They never disappoint! Hands down our favorite restaurant in all of New Canaan!
  36. DanM

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Although the menu is a bit on the smaller side everything tasted great! Service was good as well!
  37. Anonymous

    Washington DC

    32 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    Service was super slow. Waiter was nice but was handling bar and section of tables. Too much for him. Food took forever to come out. Onion rings unseasoned and flavorless. Diet coke tasted like chemicals. Turkey club was delicious but slow service with otherwise lack luster food makes this a no go for future. Too bad becasue great location.
  38. angzi44

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff at Elm is absolutely top notch. Busy place and they make it seem like you are a special guest...
  39. Katz

    New England

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I love coming to the Elm when I am in town. Reliable, delicious and nice ambiance. It was very busy when we were there so it was a bit loud but did not deter from the food or service. I’ll be back!
  40. tymelyron

    New York Area

    336 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    336 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Perfect service, great food and drinks, loved the bacon wrapped dates, onion soup, burgers and veal scallopine. Excellent kid’s menu too. A fun evening.

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Elm Restaurant using the Order Online button. Elm Restaurant also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Elm Restaurant also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 920-4994.

Elm Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 747 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 21 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Elm Restaurant

73 Elm Street, New Canaan, CT 06840

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    South Avenue

  • Neighborhood

    New Canaan

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    New Canaan Stop on the New Haven Train Line

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Luke Venner

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (203) 920-4994

  • Private party facilities

    Whether it’s an intimate private dinner at our chef’s table or an event that requires use of the entire restaurant, every detail matters. We work closely with our guests to create their ideal event. Elm also caters offsite, and Chef Luke offers Personal Chef services for a memorable occasion.

  • Private party contact

    Andrea Mallozzi: (203) 920-4994

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