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Valbella Connecticut, Riverside, CT
Valbella Connecticut, Riverside, CT
Valbella Connecticut, Riverside, CT
Valbella Connecticut, Riverside, CT
Valbella Connecticut, Riverside, CT

Valbella Connecticut

4.8
4.8
1104 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian
Valbella, which since 1992 has been a celebratory place and a regular haunt for the locals who pack it most nights of the week both for its sumptuous food and its astonishing wine cellar, containing 1,450 selections and 16,000 bottles.
Downstairs in the wine cellar is where many people hold private parties of various sizes,and what a splendidly beautiful room it is, done in polished wood, with a lovely fireplace, the tables impeccably set, the stemware thin, the temperature geared to the maintenance of the wine.
Also an outstanding feature of the wine cellar is a heated granite table that can accommodate up to sixteen guests.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 17 times today

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 10:00pm, Friday: 11:00am - 10:00pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm Optional Saturday/Sunday Open for Large Private Parties Only
  • Phone number
    (203) 637-1155
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Catering
    Please contact us for our catering menu.
  • Private party facilities
    Valbella is the ideal venue for any occasion. Our professional and courteous staff will ensure that your corporate events or social gatherings will be personalized to your specific requirements. Please contact Christina@valbellact.com or Lino@valbellact.com
  • Private party contact
    Christina DeMarco: (203) 637-1155
  • Neighborhood
    Riverside
  • Cross street
    Soundbeach Avenue
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot and Valet
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,104 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

  • Connecticut

    Romantic

1,104 Reviews
  1. Erin

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Had a great meal in a sat night! The filet was perfect! The potato and veggie that were served with it were lacking.

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  2. RyanS

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience2
    The restaurant offered decent food, but the prices seemed high for the overall experience. Unfortunately, the service was subpar, which affected the overall visit. It ended up being an average dining experience due to these factors.

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  3. wwwarihay

    Philadelphia

    44 reviews

    4.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Great white wine list. Food was very good except for some shrimp that were not cooked well enough. Be prepared for a loud environment as most patrons don’t seem to care about others around them trying to talk and hear each other.

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  4. ThomasC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great experience as usual. Top notch atmosphere, food, service.

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  5. Alex

    New York Area

    115 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    115 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    thank you for a wonderful, delicious evening, nick, lino, sandor and team valbella! see you soon!

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  6. KnowBull

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on October 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding, as always! Thank you, Nick and Lino! Tremendous!

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  7. Dick

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had lunch at Valbella with friends. Each of us had a different appetizer and main course. All of us were very happy with our choices. The service was excellent and the ambiance was very nice. We had an enjoyable experience. Mr.H

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  8. Andrew

    Pittsburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and great ambience. I am coming back for my wedding anniverary

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  9. aporter

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service food and ambience. Extensive wine list. I will definitely go back.

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  10. Dino

    New York Area

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another great dinner with great service great food and great friends and Valbella I can’t miss Restaurant

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  11. JimK

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience2
    Nice restaurant. Appeteizers and dessert were very good. Entrees were forgettable. Our dining area had an isolated basement feel. Over priced for level of food.

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  12. Peggy

    New York Area

    38 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    We have loved Valbella in the past. Last night was a surprise for all 4 of us. On my reservation, I noted that both couples that were coming were celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary & chose to do that at Valbella. My friend reminded them when they arrived. He also ordered a Gin Saphire Martini with lime and both drinks were served were not right. The Service left something to be desired. The food was very good but we certainly did not feel taken care of and acknowledged. Very disappointing.

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  13. KnowBull

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best lunch - period! Their Veil Oscar is to die for!

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a nice restaurant for anyone. Looking to get a good Italian food; good service, and a very nice atmosphere. I highly recommend to anyone wanting ti make a memorable experience

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  15. DAvidG

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was outstanding. best veal chop ever. Service was solid. Very nice dining room. Noise level low. All in all an easy “go back to”

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  16. KarenM

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food is best Italian in the area. Service is amazing!! Cocktails delish. Tables spread enough so you can have a conversation.

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  17. Alex

    New York Area

    115 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    115 reviews

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    delicious meal, wonderful atmosphere and attentive service, thank you lino, christina and your team for an amazing evening! see you soon!

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  18. diningtiger

    New York Area

    59 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    59 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall2food5service1ambience2
    What a disappointing evening. The food was excellent, as always, but the service was horrible, ruining what was supposed to be a special evening for my wife's birthday. Our waiter was attentive for the first 30 minutes after our arrival, but then he disappeared. Not only did it take 3 hours for the two of us to eat dinner (watching at least a half dozen tables of 4 to 8 be seated after us and then leave before us), but when dessert with the candle came out, they wrote "Happy Anniversary" on the plate. My written instructions were clearly, "it's my wife's birthday and your her favorite restaurant". Our waiter's only comment: "Oh, it's a birthday"...and then he walked away. I guess that's the best he could do. Hey buddy, read the notes. The maitre d seemed to notice that the service was poor, as he brought us an "apology course" of scallops when he saw that we sat for almost 30 minutes at an empty table after we finished our salad. However, they dropped the ball again, as it took close to 2 more hours to get our dinner and dessert. I finally had to yell for another waiter to ask for my check...and then find another waiter to pick it up. Our original waiter finally came by to say, "I hope you had a nice evening" after he saw that I picked up my receipt and was ready to leave. It appeared that our waiter was spending all of his time chatting with people he seemed to know at one very loud table of 6 who were yelling, "F-ck this" and "F-ck that" throughout the evening. Not exactly fine dining. If you read any of my previous reviews of Valbella, I have always raved about the food and service. I'm hoping that last night's issues were a one-time blip, but if Valbella plans to maintain its reputation, everyone there really needs to do better. I'd suggest that management have the entire front of house watch Season 2 of The Bear so they re-learn how to treat their customers.

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  19. Kegg

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Food here is great, but they do not allow corkage so we will not go back.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food like always. Our server Mike was extremely nice and loved having him as a waiter.

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  21. NickG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was Great... The staff was very friendly.. Service was Great.........

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  22. rnnn

    New York Area

    88 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    88 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the first restaurants in Fairfield Cty. Ct Always great service and excellent food.

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    The waiter had the most delicious mock tail made for me. The pasta was incredible!

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  24. Anne

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is the ideal restaurant for a special occasion. The dining room is beautifully set. The food is delicious and the service is attentive throughout. I would definitely recommend this restaurant- five stars!

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  25. DrVick

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service is top-notch, as is the ambience and food and drinks. Highly recommend, it is one of our favorite "special occasion" spots!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Demoland (US)

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    Slow service. Carpaccio was all arugula. Hardly any meat.

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  27. GiordanoM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valbella is a 5 star experience! Everything from the staff to the food is amazing.

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  28. Majulio

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was solid and service exceptional. One of the better spots for Italian in town.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best truffle pasta we have ever had! Amazing service!

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  30. TracyT

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite restaurant! Love Valerie, Nick, Lino and the whole gang:)

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  31. RobertW

    Charlotte

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on June 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding for service, food, and wine! Great location!

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  32. Happy

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Food and service was good but overpriced for normal cusine.

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  33. MrFoodGreenwich

    Las Vegas

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always the best service from a team which works in concert. Excellent fish and meat preparation.

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  34. Alex

    New York Area

    115 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    115 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    always amazing! part of our family! thank you for a wonderful evening!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    They are always the best! Absolutely recommend them for fantastic food in a fun but elegant atmosphere.

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  36. RichardC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    My halibut was dry and overcooked. My broccoli rabe was not steamed enough. The stems were so hard it was hard to cut them

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  37. Nick

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on June 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service! Mike the waiter was fun. A bit pricey but worth it.

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  38. NellyV

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent service. Food prepared expertly. A little loud during dinner rush.

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  39. MrsLuv2trvl

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best meal we have had in a long time! Service was fabulous as well!

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first time back in many years and better than I remembered. Wonderful food and service and the staff was wonderful with my 5 year old son. I look forward to going back.

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FAQs

Valbella Connecticut offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 637-1155.

Valbella Connecticut is rated 4.8 stars by 1104 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 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Valbella Connecticut

1309 East Putnam Avenue, Riverside, CT 06878

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Soundbeach Avenue
  • Neighborhood
    Riverside
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 11:00am - 10:00pm, Friday: 11:00am - 10:00pm, Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm Optional Saturday/Sunday Open for Large Private Parties Only
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking Lot and Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (203) 637-1155
  • Catering
    Please contact us for our catering menu.
  • Private party facilities
    Valbella is the ideal venue for any occasion. Our professional and courteous staff will ensure that your corporate events or social gatherings will be personalized to your specific requirements. Please contact Christina@valbellact.com or Lino@valbellact.com
  • Private party contact
    Christina DeMarco: (203) 637-1155
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