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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had a wonderful experience at Il Pellicano in Fairfield. We arrived to a bustling busy evening and were seated within a reasonable time of our reservation upon our arrival. The restaurant is comfortable and lovely , but a bit noisy. The server , host and various support staff were attentive and nice. The restaurant has a lovely menu with many gluten free substitutions ( gluten free member of our party) . Everything we ordered was presented beautifully and very delicious. I would recommend Il Pellicano and plan to return.

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2. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food5service4ambience5

   Cacio e pepe was out of this world! Overall, food was really delicious. Service was a little slow, but I attribute that to limited staff doing the best they could on a very busy night. Will definitely return.

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3. JA

   JoAnneW

   Charleston

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great bolognese! Service was very good. Recommend the oil flight

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4. DC

   DC23

   New York Area

   15 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on March 12, 2023

   overall4food5service3ambience4

   Very crowded, so the wait staff were stretched a bit thin. Would definitely still go back—the food is excellent.

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5. TS

   TSwid

   New England

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on March 10, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great menu, service, and food quality! This was our second visit and we look forward to coming back.

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   10 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on March 9, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing meal again! Great service, food and drinks. One of our new favorite places!

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   Nana

   New York Area

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on February 24, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   The best mussels I have ever had!! The Osso Bucco Ragu was so delicious and the Buddino was amazing!! We really enjoyed our date night! Highly recommend it!!

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   basf

   New York Area

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 19, 2023

   overall4food5service3ambience3

   Server was not friendly or engaging. Sat by the bar and bar crowd was very loud. Food was delicious. Owner extremely gracious.

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   14Purpetal

   New York Area

   40 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   40 reviews

   Dined on February 18, 2023

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great local Italian spot. Server was present but not annoying. Food was delicious. Accommodations were made as needed. I will be back often.

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    First time dining with IL Pellicano. Amazing food and great service. By far our new favorite restaurant. Definitely will be back soon.

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    rosal

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Food are a bit heavy with the sauces, but overall tasty.

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12. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    great evening!

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    126 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    126 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Valentine's Day is probably not the best time to rate a restaurant, but in our case it was significant. We returned because of a particularly enjoyable recent experience. The previous evening was busy - we took a chance and walked in even though Open Table said none were available. Our daughter checked in and was told we could be seated but had to be finished by a certain time to accommodate a later reservation. We had a very enjoyable meal near the fireplace. Based on that we planned a return last night and made an early reservation for 5:15. We arrived exactly on time and were taken immediately to the "back room" - no view of the fireplace but full view of the kitchen, the staff station, and no one seated at the tables around us. Was that because we are seniors and may not have fit the image the restaurant is seeking? Honestly it was ok to have Valentine's dinner basically by ourselves until just as we were leaving, but with tables still available in the main dining room, it was a big disappointment. Unfortunately the menu choice we returned for was not up to par - red sauce over cooked and not up to the prior quality.

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    Prez

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful ambience and delicious food.

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15. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2

    Too loud for a small room. Tables seemed stacked on top of one another. Wait staff were not able to describe anything from the menu and seemed to have no training or fine dining experience. Drinks from the bar were just okay, not worth $20 for an old fashioned!

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    BarbaraA

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Pleasant evening with delicious food and wine! Nice ambiance.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Music could be a little lower.

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18. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We a great meal here with very fresh food. Much more sophisticated than the typical local Italian food. This is fine dining with great service and carefully prepared and presented meals.

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19. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4

    The food was excellent overall. The service was a little on the slow side but otherwise good. Small place but very nice feel. Overall very good experience and I will return .

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    Debra

    New York Area

    102 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Much fun Yummy food

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    Char

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our first time at the restaurant. Service was excellent, our waitress gave us recommendations and was pleasant and attentive. The food was fabulous!

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22. R

    Ryan

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Great service, good food, drinks were very good. Wish the bar and the menu was bigger.

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    JohnM

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3

    Waiter was well informed and described the menu items well, but the kitchen underperformed - food was average at best. Cacio e pepe was pretty good but not great, and the Chicken Capricciosa was very overcooked. Ambiance was nice - sat next to the fire place and the restaurant and bar have a nice vibe aside from the giant tv showing betting results. Staff were pleasant, but there is a very clear feeling that the tables had to be turned over. Took my appetizer plate away while my wife was still eating her appetizer. Then as soon as she took the last bite, they took that and then about a minute later brought the main course meal. Prices are too high for this level of quality and service. I don't mind paying for a very nice relaxing meal, but this is not the place for that. This review is consistent with what we had heard from others, but we were hoping we would find something different and might find a new place to go. Sadly that won't be the case. Don't need to go back here.

    Il PellicanoResponded on January 27, 2023Hi John, Thank you for taking the time to review. Believe me, as the "new spot" in town, we're keenly aware of how demanding our time constraints can be on our tables. We do our level best to ensure that we can welcome all that we can and it's never our intention to forcible rush anyone. We expect that our lunch service, rooftop deck and updated seating arrangements will temper this issue in short order. Your feedback on your dishes has been brought to the attention of the kitchen as well.

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    Reegy12

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Food is fantastic and service was phenomenal. My new favorite restaurant in town

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25. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    We were taken back to a small two top table situated in a galley between kitchen and bathrooms. It was a tight, uninteresting corner, immediately and adversely impacting the mood of the occasion. Our waitress demeanor coincided with the unattractive table location, as she approached us sans any smile or friendly greeting and instead operated matter of fact as though she was doing us a favor. The food was unremarkable, a Caesar salad with some brown lettuce ends, and main courses that were heavily doused in rich sauce. Made the reservation a week in advance only to be totally disappointed. Wasted our money - What’s all the hype about?

    Il PellicanoResponded on January 22, 2023Anonymous, We're deeply dismayed to hear you didn't enjoy your visit but please be assured that we not only appreciate your feedback, we'd like to take direct action to provide you a better second experience. Table location aside, it sounds as though we frankly dropped the ball in general which is not representative of our care, passion and dedication to hospitality. Please call 203.292.5004 at your convenience and ask for Steve so that I may welcome you back myself.

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26. N

    Nancylynn

    New York Area

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a wonderful experience all around. The ambiance and service was exceptional. The food was outstanding from apps to entrees to desserts. The Friday night "scene" was so fun. Every table was seated and the bar was full as well. We are repeat customers and will continue returning for as long as this high bar remains fulfilled.

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27. KO

    KO26

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4

    Our reserved table was right next to the door— worst seat in the house when it’s winter. But otherwise everything was great.

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28. LA

    LizA

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The best Bolognese pasta in Fairfield. Amazing flavors. Great wine options Smokey bourbon drink was more hype than anything, but everything else was great. Highly recommend.

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    Jimbo

    New York Area

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Terrific place Loud Massimo makes everyone feel welcome Great server

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30. A

    Airabther1022

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    We went to celebrate my husbands birthday.

    Il PellicanoResponded on January 22, 2023Hi Airabther, thanks for visiting and taking the time to review! With only three stars merited, we'd appreciate hearing what didn't line up with your expectations or if some part of your experience in general was not to your liking. We welcome all feedback, good and not so good so don't be shy! If you'd like to give me a call directly at the restaurant at 203.292.5004, I'm more than happy to discuss how we can make your second trip in more pleasurable. Best, Steve.

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31. CG

    ChristopherG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everything was delicious! It's a chic place with a nice bar if you want that. Food is high quality and the prices are about right for a high end restaurant.

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    Colleen

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience5

    Really great food and ambiance. Waiter service was quite slow for a Saturday night, although there were eager bussers. Tortellini portion was small for the price. Surprised by the high cocktail prices ($20 for an old fashioned!!). Very much a NY vibe, similar to Molto.

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33. KL

    KellyL

    New England

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious food and excellent service! A little too loud to talk comfortably with different generations at a round table.

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    Nola

    New York Area

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great staff, great food, would love some specials but I'm not complaining! Will keep going back (when I can get a table!) :)

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    Alessandro

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic all around experience. Great service, excellent food and warm atmosphere

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36. SF

    ShawnaF

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always buys, always friendly and always delicious.

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37. SB

    SarahB

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A fabulous experience! Fabulous gem in town- great food and service!!

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38. DD

    DanD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great meal and enjoyed the ambiance. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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    Dar342

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great new restaurant in the center of Fairfield! Have a feeling it will become a new favorite.

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40. SB

    SarahB

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    We were there for New Years Eve. The food was exceptional. The plate service was over 3 hours which was unexpected, but we had a great time!

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