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Il Pellicano, Fairfield, CT

Il Pellicano

4.6
4.6
213 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
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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2 people

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
  • Dress Code
    Business Casual

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

NoiseModerate

213 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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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FAQs

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

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 21 times today
Google Map for Il Pellicano

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
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