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Match, Norwalk, CT

Match

4.8
4.8
1399 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
A twenty three year veteran of South Norwalk’s dining scene, Match has earned its reputation as one of the state’s most consistent and award-winning restaurants with its global approach to New American cuisine led by chef/owner Matt Storch. Match has focused on retaining its loyal clientele as well as welcoming new guests by emphasizing high quality local ingredients, plate presentation and great service along with an award winning wine list. All of these elements come together in a radiant room that pulses with energy. Reservations recommended.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International, Farm-to-table
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 852-1088
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Matt Storch
  • Catering
    Match Hospitality. Call to discuss your event! 203-852-1088 ext 4
  • Private party facilities
    Facilities: Match offers a small private stage area in the front of the restaurant with a max capacity of 18 guests. This space acts as a four wall private room for private functions. Match also offers the back dining area which holds up to 60 guests or there is always the option to buy-out the restaurant which can hold 110 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Matt Storch: (203) 852-1088 ext. 4
  • Neighborhood
    South Norwalk
  • Cross street
    So. Main St & Water St.
  • Parking details
    Parking lots are available all over the SoNo area.
  • Public transit
    The SoNo train station (Metro North) is walking distance to Match.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,399 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York / Tri-State Area

    Contemporary American

  • Connecticut

    Contemporary American

1,399 Reviews
  1. vetmom

    New York Area

    46 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great creative food. Good service. Great dessert. Enjoyable

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food! Crab cake was to die for. Truly a testament to the New England seafood genre. My companion had the octopus that was very flavorful and ingrained deeply with the flavor of the wood burning oven( which may I add give more to the ambiance . The only thing better than the food was the company, and thats not too bad by all standards :)

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  3. RestaurantDude

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    Match may have a lot of positive reviews but our experience was not so. I’ll start with the ambience: it’s loud. If you’re looking for a place for a pleasant family dinner, this is not going to be it. While fun, my family and I felt quite anxious sitting inside with all the shouting and screaming around. You cannot have a conversation inside. The outdoor seating is definitely better for this, but lacks a cohesive ambience and feels almost more like you’re sitting at a decorated picnic table. No candles, lacking table settings and more. We had to keep asking for things (table settings, water, etc) sitting outside. Food also took a long time. The main part of any restaurant though is the food. We were so excited to try the food and unfortunately it was a major let down. The garlic bread, though tasty, lacked the flavor of the red wine butter and the amount of ricotta given was far too minimal for the six pieces of bread given. It tasted very much like Texas toast. The fried mozzarella was much better but the portion size was quite minimal for the price. Also the fruits and tomatoes on the plate were all ice cold… which did not add a positive element to the plate. If the tomatoes were roasted I believe the plate would have been much stronger and tastier. The food at Match is pricey. Unfortunately that doesn’t guarantee quality. My daughter had the ravioli which was tough, undercooked, and reminiscent of airplane ravioli. I had the forest pizza which tasted unseasoned, the spinach tasting boiled, and the general composition lacking. My son and wife had the gnocchi. While delicious, the shredded cheese on top disturbed the composition and smoothness of the dish. The portion size was too minimal and we went home all feeling hungry. We skipped dessert because of how disappointing our meal was. Given the prices and the ambience, and especially the food, I don’t think we will revisit match.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Almost 15 years later or more and still on point amazing delectable food. Great service nice atmosphere so glad we were able to spend our 18th anniversary there ❤️

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  5. Bekay

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    If you like truffles and oysters the Carpetbaggers are a must. Their menu changes often and never disappoints.

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  6. JosephP

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in Fairfield County! The food, ambience, and service is always terrific!

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  7. LoriM

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing, as always. Nice vibe. Love this place!

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  8. DCC87

    Greater Boston

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an excellent meal at Match. The service was excellent, especially when they were able to provide us with a bigger table before we ordered. The food was fantastic - not a single complaint from 5 different people.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best restaurant in CT! Would recommend carpetbaggers, tuna tartare, pizza

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  10. MaryMV

    Philadelphia

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food! The Waiter was incredibly good & likable. Recomended.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely Saturday evening dinner. The food was very fresh..won’t forget the bruschetta..so unique! The service was superb as well. Looking to go back again sometime

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Mobile

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We sat at the bar in front of the wood burning oven, watched Mario fixing our delicious pizza and later the chicken. Jimmy, our bartender is the best. Made us feel special without special occasions. Love to everyone at MATCH.

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  13. cmitts

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    I expected a lot more than I got. It was a nice place, but the food did not live up to my expectations from other reviews.

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  14. WestportBear

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite Washington Street restaurant for years now...

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  15. MON8

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed lovely outdoor dining with exceptional service and super creative, yummy food.

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  16. CholiM1

    New York Area

    80 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    80 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Tasty wood fired pizza and salads were great. Summer drink menu perfect.

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  17. RobertD

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Match is a long-term favorite, and never disappoints.

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  18. Steve

    New York Area

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always great food. Very consistent. They also do a great job experimenting with different sauces with the foie gras. I alway order it to try their new iteration. Great drinks and terrific service. Highly recommend.

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  19. BillA

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible from start to finish. 10/10 recommend!!

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  20. robs

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 30, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    This is a cilinary gem as all dishes are accomplished and superb.

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  21. LauraT

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Food was delicious. Servings were not that big. On the pricey side.

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  22. Susanilla

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The creative energy that goes in to the dining experience at Match is unequalled in our vicinity! Bravo bravo to the entire professional team at Match for a job always done superbly! Special shout out to Jimmy- the man who rocks the bar and makes the best cocktails around!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this restaurant!! Dave at the front is so personable and always tries to give you a good seat

    1 person found this helpful

  24. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Friends 25 anniversary

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Mobile

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always our favorite place. Match never disappoints. The food is delicious, love the Octopus Fritz. Plenty of options for everyone. Great variety of delicious drinks, as well as   awesome wine selection. Great and attentive service.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    ribeye was great. unfortunately it took 30+ min to get check. server kinda rude, which makes sense with 20% auto grat for everyone. still decently priced

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  27. Iris

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall great experience. Delicious food and attentive wait staff. Loved the ambiance by the open large window. One of the best lobster rolls I have ever had.

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  28. Ellie

    Atlantic City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Match has been one of our favorites for years, delicious, creative food for a good value!

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  29. Keith

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Staff is very friendly and helpful. Great place to have a nice dinner.

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  30. EdwardP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Match has great food and great atmosphere and is a go to restaurant in Norwalk for celebratory meals.

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  31. Vince

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants ever. Totally enjoyed my night. Food, service and location were all top notch.

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  32. Lbep

    New York Area

    96 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    96 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    We go here often because the food and service are always very good. Menu items from brick oven pizza ,which rival pizza from New Haven , to Veal chops cooked to perfection. The only misstep this visit was that their baked fresh out the the oven chocolate chip cookies ( which are usually fabulous) were burned , and inedible but were still served to us. We sent them back and they were taken off of our bill. Not to worry though we had plenty of other desserts to share .

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  33. Fran

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love, love, love. If you have t tried the carpetbagger oysters you don’t know what you’re missing!!!!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Long time favorite, upscale but affordable. Great food. Service and Atmosphere.

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  35. YasRas

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Match never disappoints- we sat at the bar, great service, great cocktails and wine, and delicious food! It’s go to for us , we love it!

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  36. MarkF

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The most delicious food!! The service was excellent. 

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  37. Steve

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The calamari was one of the best I ever had. Definitely give it a try.

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  38. ARTC

    Toronto

    34 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal again - did not disappoint. Excellent service.

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  39. Difab4

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food, Service, Atmosphere Excellent. Very well run, a pleasure

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  40. wendys

    Exclusive

    77 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    77 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a phenomenal experience at Match, from the attentive service, with wonderful on Target recommendations, to delectable food and drink. They are knowledgeable about and take allergies seriously. So highly recommend!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Match using the Order Online button. Match also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Match also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 852-1088.

Match is rated 4.8 stars by 1399 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 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Match

98 Washington St, Norwalk, CT 06854

Additional information

  • Cross street
    So. Main St & Water St.
  • Neighborhood
    South Norwalk
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Bar Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International, Farm-to-table
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking lots are available all over the SoNo area.
  • Public transit
    The SoNo train station (Metro North) is walking distance to Match.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Contactless Payment, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Matt Storch
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (203) 852-1088
  • Catering
    Match Hospitality. Call to discuss your event! 203-852-1088 ext 4
  • Private party facilities
    Facilities: Match offers a small private stage area in the front of the restaurant with a max capacity of 18 guests. This space acts as a four wall private room for private functions. Match also offers the back dining area which holds up to 60 guests or there is always the option to buy-out the restaurant which can hold 110 guests.
  • Private party contact
    Matt Storch: (203) 852-1088 ext. 4
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