Il Pellicano

Name: Il Pellicano
Address: 1460 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT, United States, 06824
Telephone: (203) 292-5004
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

213 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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A sublime blend of traditional and modern Italian cuisine, Il Pellicano brings pure Italian cuisine to life. Providing high quality, thoughtful dishes ranging from cacio e pepe to Italian tapas like grilled polpo. The same care and passion runs through our bar list which offers innovative spins on classic cocktails and a well curated wine book.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 6, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 21 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(203) 292-5004
Website
https://www.ilpellicanofairfield.com/
Dress Code
Business Casual

Location
1460 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824
Neighbourhood
Fairfield
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

What 213 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

213 Reviews

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Lulu
Kinki Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service! Perfect food… great table against the wall…absolutely no complaints at all. Will go back anytime!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’m not giving this five-star review lightly; everything about our experience conspired to give us a truly a wonderful night out with friends. Food was consistently delicious and beautifully presented; service was quiet, skilled; sitting in the dining room next to a gently flickering fireplace transported us to a family restaurant in the Italian countryside; and maybe most importantly to me, even as the dining area filled with other patrons, the noise level inside remained low, reducing distractions and allowing us to really focus on our group and our meal. Highly recommend a night out at Il Pellicano.
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KevinO
New York Area
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
I’m pretty small restaurant. Last night it was completely full and when that happens, it was extremely tight and noisy. Also, no waiting area at all so waiting at the front door was extremely congested The service was fine although because of the noise level it was very hard to hear him. Cocktails are the most expensive I’ve seen in a while compared to other comparable restaurants in the area. The food was good, not exceptional. Although the dessert was amazing. All in all, pretty pricey, which I don’t mind if everything comes together. But a little too crowded, way too noisy, a pretty small space, which includes a large bar with three flats screens.
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larry
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
One of our favorite places. Food is always great.
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Michael
New York Area
124 reviews
vip
5.0
124 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful place. Engaging owner. Enjoy it each time we go
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JulieC
Key West
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Il Pelicano! It’s our new favorite restaurant. The food is excellent, the ambiance is cozy and upscale, they remember us each time, and they make you feel like family. Really love it!
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Kelly
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great service. We asked to change our table and everyone was so helpful and considerate
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Connecticutfoodie
New York Area
22 reviews
vip
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience5
Food and ambience are excellent. Service was lacking.
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domenicc
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food. Great service. Great space. Massing Great Host …
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SueB
New York Area
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was really good and yummy! Service was perfect, not intrusive, but available.
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ChristyJ
New York Area
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall2food4service2ambience3
The reason I am giving an overall mediocre review was the lack of regard for our 7:15pm reservation. We were seated at 8:00pm with no accommodation for our wait. The restaurant did nothing to appease us but complete strangers at the bar bought us drinks because they felt bad for us. We checked in with the hostess several times and were told there was nothing she could do if people weren't getting up from their tables. After 35 minutes of waiting we were offered a table in the back hallway next to the open kitchen and the bathrooms which we declined. We were celebrating a special occasion, which I did convey to the restaurant when we booked the reservation. Why take reservations if you aren't going to honor them? We wanted to enjoy a leisurely dinner with friends and we tried to order appetizers first but our waitress advised us that the kitchen wouldn't allow it and we had to put our whole order in. The food was very good but not sure if we will go back. Dining out is about the entire experience: ambience, food and service. Il Pellicano fell short on the service. There are a lot of other places to chose from in Fairfield we will be picking somewhere else next time.
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StevenR
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall2food4service2ambience1
Despite a reservation for two, we're sat at high at high top in the back of the restaurant away from the main dining room near the rest room while other tables were available.
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KathrynZ
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are from upstate NY- we frequently visit the Fairfield area to visit our daughter who attends Sacred Heart University. We have been to Il Pellicano twice now. The food is amazing! Worth every penny! This second visit was for my 50th birthday! I did not want anything in the Albany, NY area - I wanted Il Pellicano!
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ArleneC
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall3food5service3ambience5
The food and ambience are always wonderful here. But, I did not appreciate the waiter talking me into bottled water because "they are working on the pipes". When I declined, he said he wouldn't charge us. Of course, when the bill came there was a charge ($10) for the water. When I questioned him, he denied promising there wouldn't be no charge. In addition, the check now suggests tipping starting at 20% and going to 25%. I think it's pushy and uncalled for in a high end restaurant. I always tip 20% or more but I don't like feeling it's expected.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Great dinner! Will go again for sure.
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CindyG
New York Area
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall1food1service4ambience2
Very disappointed. The prices were very high-for very little, tasteless food. We had a Table salad that was all greens and very little other ingredients, not dressed well. I had the shrimp scampi on spaghetti. $32 for half a plate of food-4 medium (not jumbo!) undercooked shrimp and a small pile of pasta. They charge $10 for bread and olive oil. Otherwise, no bread. They charge $8 for tea. The wait staff kept coming by to ask us to order drinks we did not want. The restaurant was not terribly crowded but was very loud.
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larry
New York Area
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Terrific food. Nice atmosphere. Great local restaurant
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MaureenM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Really great dinner ! Although the menu is smaller than I expected the food was excellent and the vibe was fun for both younger (20 somethings) and their parents. We made a reservation and had dinner during Fairfield's Parents Weekend. Highly recommend !!
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Chris
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Italian food in downtown Fairfield, attentive but unobtrusive service. Will definitely return!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
everything was good service was great food came out pretty fast excellent place to go for dinner and drinks. also reasonably priced.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience5
Very poor dinner. Took a long time for initial engagement when we sat down, and even longer for our first drink order. Food came in semi warm, and lacking flavor. Did not offer parm or fresh pepper. Amateur Italian. Loved our first 2x here, but not this time..sorry.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Il Pelicano is a great addition to the Fairfield restaurant scene. We had the calamari for a starter which was crispy and yummy. My entree was Shrimp Scampi and my husband had my favorite papardelle with mushrooms. Both were delicious! Service was good. It's a small cozy space with not much to buffer the noise but it is lively and pleasant. Can't wait to go back!
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SusanV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my best non nyc meals in quite some time. thank you for attentive service, superior food and an overall great experience. Looking forward to coming back soon!
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Barb
New York Area
40 reviews
vip
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on October 12, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
We loved our dinner! The bread and olive oil were amazing and our experience overall was terrific!
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RobertC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience4
Prosecco was flat on tap, 44.00 strip steak was rubbery, grilled octopus wasnt very grilled....top dollar for mediocre
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Service was very attentive Was a little loud with just a few tables and we were clustered together - a quieter night at the restaurant Food was excellent and portions generous
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SharonS
Philadelphia
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely meal with sincere service, a very nice night out!
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ChrisW
New York Area
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Cacio & Pepe was fantastic. My wife's branzino, with carrot puree, was outstanding. One suggestion would be a broader wine list for reds.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, good service, expensive. Even the coffee was excellent!
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joyceg
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Wonderful service and food was delicious Far Exceeded our expectations
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Debra
New York Area
110 reviews
vip
4.0
110 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
Fabulous Great service n food Yummy!!!delicious!!!!!!
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Michael
New York Area
124 reviews
vip
5.0
124 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Massimo is a wonderful host, the food and service is excellent
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kserena
New York Area
38 reviews
3.0
38 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience3
Il Pellicano was good. A bit noisy but it was a full house. Staff was very good. Had dined there last New Years Eve and it was excellent.
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ElizabethL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding restaurant with a good atmosphere. Service was excellent
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KateM
New York Area
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Our food was really good - the seating was a little tight The tiramisu was amazing!!
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PhyllisB
New York Area
38 reviews
vip
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I’ve been to Il Pelicano more than a half dozen times and it is consistently outstanding. The food and service are what keep me coming back. And I LOVE bringing guest’s because they can always find something they enjoy as well. I’ve had just about every pasta and each one is delicious. I can’t wait to go back‼️
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GaryR
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Items on the menu are generally delicious and well executed. We really like this restaurant and would recommend it highly. It is however on the more expensive side.
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DaveE
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love the place. Always a good crowd and the service is excellent!
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suberdiners
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always warm and friendly with great food. Martinis are excellent.
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sflip
New York Area
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was great. Food was outstanding. Cocktails were perfectly crafted.
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Il Pellicano is rated 4.6 stars by 213 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

Dec 6, 2023

7:00 p.m.

Booked 21 times today

1460 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824

Additional information

Neighbourhood
Fairfield
Hours of Operation
Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Business Casual
Parking Details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access

Website
https://www.ilpellicanofairfield.com/
Phone number
(203) 292-5004

Il Pellicano

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What 213 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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