This was my first time here and I was delighted to speak with Derick, the owner about the business…read more He was proud to share that their five year anniversary is coming up this fall. The space is nicely decorated and has a comfortable vibe. There is a bar and tables. Looks like a great spot for a romantic sip. We indulged with a flight of wine which you can have one, two or three selections and a charcuterie board to go along with the wine. All the selections (food and wine) are flexible so everyone should be happy! Definitely looking forward to a return trip.

Intimate surroundings for a largely female clientele. Charcuterie selections are excellent. Many…read morevaried wine choices although a bit expensive for the size of pour. Good for an occasional treat but pricy overall.

Whoever is in the kitchen baking this Irish soda bread needs to market this because it was farkin…read moredelicious!! Always good service. Good tap selection. I'm having a new Holland Dragon's Milk bourbon barrel stout which is far better than Guinness. Just my opinion Their cocktails are always well prepared and delicious. Crowd is always nice. We keep coming back

Good food. Big bar tight parking. Friendly service. Inside and patio seating available…read more Small menu but all very good. Conveniently close to the Oakdale music venue.

While the local food seen in Branford is somewhat lacking Pearl stands out and really shines..well…read morelike a Pearl! The ambience, service and meals were unexpectedly amazing. Much thought was given to each dish and the chef provided big city vibes and tastes to each. Don't miss the cocktails which were delicious and priced so reasonably. This is now our newest go to restaurant in Branford! Reserve the window seat for 4-6 if you can!

Small portion for the price for the southwest bowl. The food didn't have enough seasoning, the…read moreburgers were bland. There was a very rowdy group and the entire place had to listen to them yell, and while that doesn't have anything to do with the restaurant itself, a manager or someone should have asked them to be more conscious of others. We came for Mother's Day with a reservation at 1:00 and didn't get food until 2:20. We had to ask for water refills, and no one came to apologize or let us know the kitchen was running behind. There must have been one cook for the whole restaurant. Unfortunately I would not recommend, the food quality didn't make up for the poor service. Three groups left before getting their food as a result.

Cute! I just had…read moresome cava, so I can't say much about the food. But I liked the venue! The lighting is kind of dim, but that's fun for a wine bar. Also I loved the wallpaper and the seating. They have booths inside, chairs inside, bar seating inside, and also seating outside. No outdoor seating was free on Friday night but that's understandable!!! Service was good too! Everyone was nice and fun.

Apologies for the blurry picture! I got a cocktail called "swamp something"- it had cucumber gin…read moreand peanuts. What an odd but magical combination! I've never had anything like it before and I'm worse for it. This is a perfect neighborhood bar. The bar was decorated for Halloween, and the staff were wearing the coolest masks. Service was attentive and thoughtful. My friends enjoyed their wine and the mushroom carpaccio, salami, cheese and olives. What a gem!

My expectations were high for this place. The ambiance, decor and location are all on point. Cozy,…read morechic, New England vibes. My friend and I started with a glass of wine, and the service in the beginning was good. However things quickly went downhill. This library proves you can't judge a book by its cover. We ordered the calamari appetizer. When it arrived, I opened my silverware from the napkin and discovered that my fork was filthy-- a giant glob of white, crusty food, the size of a dime, was still stuck between the prongs. I waited for my waitress to check in (she didn't deliver the food) but she never came. We tried to get the attention of another waitress and were ignored. After 10 minutes, with my calamari growing cold, I eventually walked to the bar to get a replacement. The bartended exclaimed, "Gross!" -- my sentiments exactly-- when I showed him the fork. By the time I actually sat down to eat, the calamari was cold. It was also super tough and chewy. There were hardly any peppers. We didn't eat much of it. I love French food, and I ordered the duck for dinner. I ordered it medium. When it arrived, it was cooked well done- perhaps in an oven rather than seared. I say this because the skin was not crispy and the fat had not rendered, so the skin/fat remained thick, chewy and inedible. Usually the crispy skin is the best part of duck, so I was disappointed. I had to cut off the skin and thick layer of fat to make it edible. It tasted quite gamey and there was no pink center. It came sliced into thirds, so they knew it was overcooked when they served it to me. I only ate a small portion. The rest of my dish (which came out looking stunning by the way) was also a big disappointment. Although it looked beautiful at first glance, I discovered the delicata squash still had the rough, inedible skin attached. The cherry sauce was heavy-handed and drowned my brussel sprouts, sweet potato purée and carrots to the point that all I could taste was the sauce (a thick, sugary glaze). I did my best to eat around it, because my waitress didn't check on us until much later. In fact we were basically done by the time I saw her again. I had given up at that point and left most of my food behind. There was also an issue with where we were seated. We had a small table in front of a window, but completely blocking a much larger table in a narrow corner. There was a family there when we arrived, and each time they got up to use the bathroom, I had someone's body pressed against my chair to squeeze by. A woman's behind actually grazed the back of my head at one point. When the family left, I could feel them brushing my coat off the back of my chair, resulting in them stepping on it. I can't blame them- it was a tight spot and a very awkward place for a table. I was annoyed that the waitstaff (I'm assuming) took the other chairs at my table, making a 4 seat table into a 2 seater, so I had no choice in where to sit. I didn't understand why they did this, because there was a lovely fireplace nearby and I had my back to it all night. Clearly, they weren't thinking about the dining experience from the customer's point of view. Maybe I could have switched tables but finding my waitress was like trying to find Waldo all evening, so it wasn't worth the hassle. Safe to say I won't be back. If you decide to try it out, be sure to get there early as parking is a pain to find at peak dinner hours.

Charming restaurant in a restored 19th century library. The staff was warm and welcoming and we…read morewere able to sit at the bar. Great tap selection and their wine list is pretty extensive to cover all palates. While the appetizers list looked good, we were not starving so we went right for the mains. I went with the duck and was so satisfied! Most say breast and you don't get the whole thing. Here you do! All the sides were flavorful and highlighted the duck. Some finishing salt would have been welcomed. My wife had the scallops and was so happy with the root veggies as she does not do glutton or flour and most places put it over something she can't eat. Can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu

Good happy hour with yummy truffle fries and these scallion pancakes with hummus. We added…read moreveggies... which was a crazy +6$ . Wines here are delicious, I've also loved both red and whites here. Great half priced bottles on Wed as well ! Great place for a one on one date !

What a lovely place! We came here as a party of 2 on a Friday night and it was packed - good thing…read morewe had a reservation! We came here after dinner for drinks so this review is just for their drinks. We came here because we were interested in their large wine selection! We loved that the menu allowed for smaller servings because this way we got to try more wine. Our server was great and knowledgeable about the wines. We had such a great experience. I definitely want to return to try more of their wines and the food!

We came here for drinks before dinner and sat outside and it was great! We got the happy hour rose…read morewhich was good and a glass of red wine which our friend loved! They also gave very hefty pours. The non alcohol drink was also very good. Service was great and the indoor vibe and decor also looked really nice. Great spot to come before a dinner resi.

Stumbled upon this beautiful bar this evening in Hudson. They were having a board games and popcorn…read morenight, so we stopped in before (and as it turned out, also after) dinner. The wine list was robust and we were able to sample a couple of wines before landing upon the refreshing Lambrusco. The outside seating area was comfortable and well spaced, and inside the bar area is very cute and cozy. The bar tender was friendly and made sure to check on us outside. Would love to go back next time we're in the area.

Tip... make a reservation. Very small cozy restaurant. Sat immediately no wait. Order limoncello…read moreprosecco drinks. Delish and so refreshing! Our waiter was very good friendly and attentive. We ordered pretty quickly. We started out with a fried artichokes and we also got the meatballs. Those meatballs might be the best things I've ever had in the fried artichokes were absolutely delicious. For dinner, I got the special of shrimp and lobster and raviolis, which were a handmade pasta so very light and fluffy and the lobster stuffing had lobster meat in it and was very tasty. It was so good. I ate the whole bowl and had no leftovers! My friends all liked each of their meals and no one left with any doggie bags! They did offer us dessert But since we were going to a show, we did not have time for that. Highly recommended!

Flavors were bland. The penne vodka sauce is way better at his other locations not sure why…read more Chicken parm was over cooked and tough. Zucchini chips were flavorless.

A true hidden gem that is absolutely stunning to visit…read more A wonderful kind staff that makes you feel special with drinks that always hit the spot and are delicious! (& well-priced!!) What a beautiful location with views that just continue. Great for family/kids or just a special date night! You can bring your own food or have some of their little treats! You definitely need to visit this spot if you haven't already!!

This is a perfect place to spend a slow, summer afternoon! The grounds are big enough to spend time…read moreexploring and sitting outside while catching up over a bottle of wine. The wine is really good, and I enjoy that they are not quite organized by traditional wine types. They are instead uniquely named, but the bartender can definitely point you in the right direction if you prefer a specific type of wine!

So happy there's a new restaurant close by. The restaurant is beautiful! The decor and environment…read moreare so calming. I love near the bathrooms, there's hanging plants from the ceiling! The restaurant and restrooms were super clean. The staff were amazing! They were so kind and attentive. We did the happy hour menu - we ordered the fried calamari, which I do not like but wanted to try, and it was delicious! Along with the fuego sauce. It was crispy and not chewy at all. Also ordered the beef sliders on brioche buns. They were tasy as well! We also got the pork belly - tostones, red onion, tomato, cilantro, and lime juice . I personally did not enjoy this, but my bestie's did. We had such a great time and will definitely be back for a nice dinner.

What a hidden gem!! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and the food delicious!!…read more We got there for happy hour and had several small plates. There are many gluten free options so I was in heaven!! I haven't had a fried Calamari in years because there were no gluten free options. The calamari was perfectly done just the right amount of seasoning and the batter was light and crispy! Empanadas were yummy and the gluten-free chocolate lava cake was decadent and gooey. We were so excited to dig into everything, we forgot Pictures! (Except for the Lava Cake!) Definitely will be going back!!