The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

Name: The Library Wine Bar & Bistro
Address: 60 N Main St, Wallingford, CT, United States, 06492
Telephone: (203) 678-4656
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

358 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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The Library Wine Bar and Bistro is Wallingford's original town library. Built in 1899, it was passionately and lovingly restored back to its classic, architectural beauty by the Gouveia family of Gouveia Vineyards, Wallingford, CT.

Come and dive into a new chapter of an old Wallingford landmark. Savor the comforts of traditional cuisine, wine, and spirits while nestled at a comfortable table near our cozy fire, and let the story begin!

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 29, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(203) 678-4656

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American, Mediterranean, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(203) 678-4656
Website
https://thelibrarywinebar.com/welcome
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Jonathan Harris
Private party facilities
Host an event with us! Email us at events@thelibrarywinebar.com, or call our events phone number at 203-678-4912.

Location
60 N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492
Neighborhood
New Haven
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Charcuterie and Artisinal Cheese$20.00
prosciutto | spanish chorizo | soppressata | local and imported cheeses | accoutrements
Burrata$16.00
heirloom tomatoes | basil | balsamic reduction | olive oil | sea salt
Tuna Nachos*$17.00
ahi tuna | wonton chips | sesame jalapenos | siracha aioli | sweet chili | seaweed salad

Salads

Salad Add-Ons: grilled chicken +$6 | grilled shrimp +$8 | steak* +$12 | salmon +$10

The Library$12.00
baby greens | grape tomatoes | cucumbers | carrots | shallots | grana padano | balsamic vinaigrette
Caesar$12.00
romaine | grana padano | garlic croutons | caesar dressing
Pear Salad$14.00
diced pears | candied pecans | crumbled goat cheese | baby arugula | muscatel vinaigrette
Grapes of Wrath$14.00
mixed greens | grapes | dried cranberries | gorgonzola | candied walnuts | balsamic vinaigrette
Wedge Salad$14.00
baby iceberg | heirloom cherry tomatoes | cucumbers | bacon | crumbled gorgonzola | gorgonzola dressing

Starters

Steak Crostini*$15.00
mushroom-gorgonzola cream sauce | fresh herbs | balsamic reduction | toasted crostini
Loaded Nachos$14.00
house made thin sliced russet potato chips | cheddar cheese | bacon | jalapenos | olives | tomatoes | pico de gallo | sour cream
Calamari Fritti$14.00
hot cherry peppers | lemon garlic aioli | marinara
Pulpo$16.00
grilled octopus | warm fingerling potato salad | olives | roasted peppers | piri piri sauce | saffron aioli
Steamed Mussels$15.00
prince edward island mussels | garlic | andouille sausage | plum tomato | white wine
Orange Ginger Chicken$14.00
siracha aioli | wasabi peas | sesame seeds | crispy rice noodles
Mac & Cheese$12.00
house cheese blend | bread crumbs
Crispy Brussels Sprouts$14.00
honey sherry | apples | goat cheese | almonds
Meatballs$14.00
pork, veal, and beef meatballs | herb ricotta
Eggplant$13.00
marinated eggplant | heirloom tomatoes | fresh mozzarella | pesto vinaigrette | balsamic reduction
Truffle Fries$9.00
hand cut | shaved pecorino | lemon garlic aioli

Entrees

Cavatelli Bolognese$26.00
house made ricotta cavatelli | traditional bolognese sauce | basil | ricotta | grana padano
Zuppa di Pesce$40.00
clams | mussels | calamari | shrimp | lobster | linguini | garlic | white wine | red sauce
Linguini and Clams$28.00
garlic | white wine | butter | parsley | lemon | linguini
Bucatini$23.00
sauteed eggplant | garlic | pomodoro sauce | touch of pesto | shaved ricotta salata
Lobster Pappardelle$36.00
sherry cream | fresh pappardelle | lobster | chives
Chicken Parmesan$26.00
pomodoro | mozzarella | parmesan | linguini | basil
Maple Glazed Chicken$26.00
twin 6 oz. grilled chicken breasts | butternut squash puree | fingerling potatoes | roasted brussels sprouts | maple-dijon glaze
Duck Breast*$28.00
pickled baby carrots | brussels sprouts | roasted delicata squash | sweet potato puree | amarena cherry sauce
Scallops$32.00
pan seared sea scallops | quinoa and apple salad | roasted butternut | sweet potato puree | candied bacon
Grilled Salmon*$27.00
fregola sarda pomodoro | italian salsa verde | grilled eggplant | oven roasted tomatoes | arugula
Shrimp and Grits$27.00
asiago cheese grits | andouille sausage | corn | tomato jam | cajun butter sauce
Cauliflower Steak$22.00
jasmine rice | chickpea and pineapple curry | grilled eggplant | pineapple chutney
Braised Short Ribs$30.00
asiago cheese grits | roasted cauliflower | red wine jus | buttermilk fried onions
Filet Mignon*$40.00
8 oz. | garlic mashed potatoes | asparagus | gorgonzola butter | red onion jam
New York Strip*$35.00
12 oz. black angus strip | garlic mashed potatoes | bordelaise sauce | green beans | caramelized cippolini onions
Ribeye*$39.00
14 oz. black angus | porcini mushroom crust | creamed spinach | roasted fingerling potatoes | black truffle butter
The Liburger*$17.00
1/2 lb. angus blend burger | caramelized onions | smoked white cheddar | comeback sauce | lettuce | tomato | pickle | brioche bun | fries

Sides

Grilled Asparagus$8.00
Asiago Cheese Grits$7.00
Roasted Cauliflower$7.00
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$7.00
Roasted Green Beans$7.00
Creamed Spinach$8.00
Hand Cut Fries$6.00

What 358 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

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Bethany
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I can't recommend The Library enough. My husband and I spend out anniversary here and will likely come back here every year.
DS
DonnaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love the ambience at the library, the varied seating areas and selection of foods. The menu has something for everyone.
D
Darinka
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Friendly staff, fast service, pleasant ambiance, good food.
M
Matt
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Was a nice night out for New Years Eve. Waitress was enjoyable. Food was cooked great and tasty.
RP
RayP
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Library always provides a great meal in an attractive historic setting.
C
Catie
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely meal and we will be back. Our only disappointments were the mussel appetizer as it tasted off and were stringy and the signature bourbon drink as it had too much campari. The service from the hostess to the waiter, couldn’t have been more accommodating and pleasant. The main meals ( glazed chicken and shrimp/grits) were perfect. I loved the dessert and the number of choices.
b
bertie
New York Area
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Loved the entertainer but she was too loud and therefore all the conversation around needed to be loud. That was the only drawback for the evening. Loved having the entertainment but at a lower volume. The Library is a great restaurant.
LY
LoriY
Phoenix
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was great only complaint is too loud in there. We sat in loft area. They should try and do something about the noise level maybe install noise dampening material.
JE
JessicaE
New York Area
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 20, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Had a wonderful Christmas Dinner with Friends!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food is wonderful! We had brunch, and there was a lot of variety of excellent food! The prime rib was outstanding. The omelette station was awesome. The pop overs were delicious. I have been very impressed with this restaurant.
A
Angela
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sunday brunch buffet was delicious and fresh! Great selection and price. Highly recommended
M
Margaret
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Al at the omelette bar is AMAZING! The food and drinks were excellent and our service from Rachael was on point! We will definitely be back!
DG
DGOB
Miami
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place to meet up with family or friends for a weekend brunch.
AA
ArthurAveMatt
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We were seated in the far left room, to the left of the bar. It was waaaaay too loud. The acoustics in that room are horrible. If ever seated there again, we will walk out. Also, we did have reservations, so that was not the issue. At the very least, have background music. But by all means, do something in that room to make it quieter and enjoyable. It got so loud at one point, my wife and I had to text each other to communicate. :(
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I went for a date night and had a great time. The food, drinks, and service were all wonderful and it was such a unique place. We’ll definitely be going back for more date nights in the future!
l
lisah
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Beautiful atmosphere, great drinks, delicious food, and fantastic dessert! Great experience will be back.
S
Scott
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Service and atmosphere was impressive. Food was tasty, portions were adequate. I ordered the NY strip, it had good flavor, but expected better quality beef, for a upscale establishment. Seemed grocery store quality steak. My wife had the lobster ravioli and enjoyed them.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Everything was excellent accept my date and I ordered med rare steaks and they were very overcooked.Aside from that it is a great place.Great food and Drinks.
JP
JoyP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect. The only suggestion is that the white wines should be served much colder. Had to add ice which I do not like to do. Also the claims and linguine could of had more pasta. It was a bit scarce.
S
Suzanne
New York Area
211 reviews
vip
4.0
211 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Buffett Food was quite good as was the omelet station and the prime rib but a tad disappointing on the desserts. Prosecco was a tad sweet in the mimosa snd on its own. Good value meal for sure.
LA
LaurieA
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Came for a later dinner, ambience was on point. Waitress was awesome. My steak came out rare when I ordered medium well and it was fixed quickly and came back out perfect. My new favorite restaurant!
AA
AliceA
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The Lobby was nicely decorated for Christmas. Our waiter was very accommodating, knowledgeable and did an excellent job. He was very busy, but remembered everything and made the dining experience perfect.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dark lighting and good food!
A
Alex
New England
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
The waitstaff was really wonderful. Especially the gentleman at the meat/omelette station. The food was good, but would have liked to have seen more vegetarian options. The music selection was great, just a bit too noisy. Overall, a nice experience.
LV
LauraV
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Library is such a fun experience! Great food, lovely staff and the vibe is old fashion, french vibes. The brunch on Sundays is amazing!
RV
RonV
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great selection of food. Everything was delicious. Great service and atmosphere!
LH
LisaHK
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Unique venue, good food but could have been hotter. Busy restaurant they may have been short staffed but all were very attentive
PR
PatrickR
Coastal Georgia
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was amazing will be going back again
SD
SusanD
New York Area
33 reviews
vip
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Food was good for the cost. We were seated upstairs so we had to go down steps to get our food. The lids on the shaving dishes were constantly banging into the open position. Whether it was people opening them to get their food or they just need to be adjusted so that they don’t quickly go to the all the way open position. But there was constant banging throughout our 90 minute visit. So much so that we would jump every time it did it. As well as most of the people in the restaurant. Our server was very pleasant however we had requested separate checks and the check came all together so we had to ask her to go back and separate it. Also I ordered coffee And she handed me my coffee by reaching across the person that was seated next to me instead of going around to the other side of the table. All of us at our table thought that was kind of odd and not good from a server standpoint. Just a couple of things to keep in mind to make the experience a little better.
GR
GabrielR
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was excellent. Although the noise level is loud, it is due to the acoustics in the make up of the room. This will not deter us from returning.
JR
JimR
New England
10 reviews
2.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2022
overall2food4service2ambience3
Sat at the bar; has potential but no ambiance and bar staff in the weeds ,as they say. Instead of dinner, had a drink and a very good appetizer (Pulpo) and left.
c
chrisd
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This restaurant was excellent. I would heavy recommend The Library to anybody looking for a great dinner out.
CT
CTPatrick
New York Area
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience4
Great food, but my only gripe is the beer selection. Everything else was great.
LA
LaurieA
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great food, atmosphere & drinks! Great date night for my husband & I. Our waiter was attentive & friendly. They have a great team.
TH
TonyH
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb meal, superb service. I don’t think one could have a bad experience here …truly worth a visit.
B
Baseballmom
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Buffett selection along with omelet station and carving prime rib is excellent value. Even better, the good quality was very good. Servers were very attentive. Will definitely be back. Have been there before for regular dining as well as the brunch buffet.
KM
KimM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 9, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Food was tasty and great selection. Lines were long for omlette and carving stations so skipped but overall, still very good experience... will definitely be back for holiday events and food!!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, wonderful service and terrific setting.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Was very good food and service was excellent
S
Simm1
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great, the staff was incredible, the restaurant was clean. I loved that you could tell it was an old library. Will def be going back!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

The Library Wine Bar & Bistro offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 678-4656.

The Library Wine Bar & Bistro is rated 4.7 stars by 358 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jan 29, 2023

8:00 PM

Booked 14 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(203) 678-4656

Google Map for The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

60 N Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492

Additional information

Neighborhood
New Haven
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Mediterranean, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Jonathan Harris
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://thelibrarywinebar.com/welcome
Phone number
(203) 678-4656
Private party facilities
Host an event with us! Email us at events@thelibrarywinebar.com, or call our events phone number at 203-678-4912.

The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Filet Mignon

Tuna Nachos

Scallops

To Share

Charcuterie and Artisinal Cheese$20.00

Burrata$16.00

Tuna Nachos*$17.00

Salads

The Library$12.00

Caesar$12.00

Pear Salad$14.00

Grapes of Wrath$14.00

Wedge Salad$14.00

Starters

Steak Crostini*$15.00

Loaded Nachos$14.00

Calamari Fritti$14.00

Pulpo$16.00

Steamed Mussels$15.00

Orange Ginger Chicken$14.00

Mac & Cheese$12.00

Crispy Brussels Sprouts$14.00

Meatballs$14.00

Eggplant$13.00

Truffle Fries$9.00

Entrees

Cavatelli Bolognese$26.00

Zuppa di Pesce$40.00

Linguini and Clams$28.00

Bucatini$23.00

Lobster Pappardelle$36.00

Chicken Parmesan$26.00

Maple Glazed Chicken$26.00

Duck Breast*$28.00

Scallops$32.00

Grilled Salmon*$27.00

Shrimp and Grits$27.00

Cauliflower Steak$22.00

Braised Short Ribs$30.00

Filet Mignon*$40.00

New York Strip*$35.00

Ribeye*$39.00

The Liburger*$17.00

Sides

Grilled Asparagus$8.00

Asiago Cheese Grits$7.00

Roasted Cauliflower$7.00

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes$7.00

Roasted Green Beans$7.00

Creamed Spinach$8.00

Hand Cut Fries$6.00

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