Joanne's Table in Fairfield is truly phenomenal!…read more I've spent quite a bit of time enjoying this restaurant, photographing the food, and taking in everything Joanne's Table has to offer--and it continues to impress every single time. There is so much care and attention to detail in both the food and the overall dining experience. Some of the standout dishes include the Chicken Parmesan with linguine and garlic butter sauce, the cod with lemon risotto and broccoli, and the veal Milanese. Everything is beautifully presented and full of flavor. The salads are fantastic as well, especially the Mista and the yellow beet salad with goat cheese. And if you have room for dessert, save it! Their dessert menu is phenomenal. The chocolate cake and lemon lava cake are incredible, and the desserts are made fresh. I also love that the bread is delivered fresh every day from a local bakery. That kind of attention to freshness really makes a difference. Other favorites include the branzino, the zucchini rotini, and the Supplì--iconic Roman fried rice croquettes made with tomato-seasoned risotto rice, melted mozzarella in the center, and crispy breadcrumbs. They're absolutely delicious and a must-try appetizer. Joanne's Table is one of those restaurants where you can keep coming back and still discover something new. The food, presentation, freshness, and variety make it a standout in Fairfield. It's like home. So warm and inviting. Five stars without hesitation. Highly recommended!

We've been wanting to try out Joanne's Table for a while after seeing all the great reviews, and…read morewell... it's absolutely phenomenal. It's a small restaurant with about 10 tables, without much parking out front. When you enter, it feels like home. Everyone seems to know each other. Joanne herself greeted us at the door - she was wonderful host throughout the night. Ok let's get to the food because it is excellent. We started with the meatballs with whipped ricotta and the mushroom crostini. Both were incredible. The meatballs (which come 2 per order) were the size of my fist - you could tell they had been marinating all day. Moist, soft, juicy, they were among the best I've ever had. Now the mushroom crostini - unreal. They're cooked with pears, so they have a sweet earthy flavor, and placed on goat cheese on delicious fresh bread. To die for. I'm going to be honest, we were almost full by the time the entrees arrived. Between us we got the chicken parmigiana, which comes with a side of garlic linguine, the fettuccine vingole (white wine and clams) and a simple plate of spaghetti. All of these were excellent, the chicken parm in particular. Unfortunately we did not save room for dessert, but will try to next time since we've heard so many good things about the sweets here. What Joanne had built here is truly special. I can't wait to be back!

Very comfortable and charming room. Good cocktails from the…read morebar and a varied and reasonable priced wine list. The service team is first class as is the food. Gabagool is underrated , it's exceptionally good.

Wow!! Absolutely loved this gem. Never heard of it until a friend recently invited me to happy…read morehour. We sat at the bar, backlit by The Sopranos and Goodfellas playing on the TVs. The space was classy but still casual enough, and cozy. I ordered the Howyoudoin' off the cocktail menu and the gnocci in a pink sauce; also shared the rice balls; absolutely loved everything. The concept of the restaurant is totally relatable for my Italian American family and I find it very funny - cannot wait to bring them in here to try. All staff were super nice. The merch is funny too.

Food, Drinks, Service and Ambiance.... always tremendous. Do yourself a favor and make a resy...read more

Thanks Yelp for once again leading me to a great restaurant. I absolutely loved my meal here; so…read moremuch that I was tempted to return the next night. I ordered a meal to go and because the restaurant was busy I had to wait 45 minutes but that is to be expected. I ordered the sea bass which was served over sautéed spinach and typically white beans however I didn't want the beans. The gal kindly asked me what I wanted instead so I opted for risotto. It was fantastic. A great combo that they should always put together. The sauce was so delicious. The fish was cooked perfectly and a nice size portion too. In my take out bag they included a very generous serving of fresh bread and garlic olive oil. (I mean actual cloves of garlic in container of oil!). If you live here you must give this place a try.

Very cozy and clean place. We were greeted promptly seated. The staff is very warm and inviting…read more There was a small stability issue with our thanks that was quickly addressed before I even had a chance to ask an about it (A+). My wife really enjoyed the sangria. It had a nice portion of fresh fruit in it as well We order pizzas and a calzone. All were great. I can't recommend the red margarita pizza enough! They have a nice menu of mock cocktails as well as some craft beer on tap. Highly recommend this place!

We ordered the bread, the garlic knots and the mozzarella sticks as apps. Strange as it sounds, we…read morechose the restaurant because this Romannacci serves the marinara on the side and they're individual mozzarella sticks. We live nearer the Trumbull location but we were celebrating a birthday and the birthday girl loves her mozz sticks. The bread came out and was good. A few minutes later we reminded our waiter that we didn't get the mozzarella. He said it'll be a few more minutes but we are sure he never ordered them at all. So we waited again and they never came. When our entrees arrived we let the waiter know the appetizer never arrived and- and this is the reason for my review- he just looked at us, like we were annoying, mumbled, but said absolutely nothing to us and walked away! What the.. a simple apology or acknowledgement would have gone a long way. We did order them TWICE. He really didn't give a crap, which is so very odd. This waiter is the only thing that stopped us from giving a great review. He was inattentive, never smiled or expressed any sort of personality and really didn't care if we were there or not. We could see that this was not the case with another waiter who actually did check on us, clear plates etc. but he was not our waiter. I think he noticed our poor service. Our waiter had his back to us after serving our dessert, for a very long time. I could see over his shoulder that he was playing on his phone. It looked like he was talking to chat gpt actually. We eventually had to ask for the check. We had also asked what kind of cola and he told us Coca Cola products while actually serving us obviously Pepsi products. Again not the hugest deal but all these things added up to terrible service. I really hate Diet Pepsi. It's far sweeter than Diet Coke. Un drinkable and a waste of money. We did enjoy the food though. It was very good and the reason for the stars. Worth going back for? Not really when Luigi's is right next door. ,

First time here, but it definitely won't be our last! We celebrated my birthday at this lovely,…read moreauthentic Italian restaurant in downtown Bridgeport, and everything was exceptional. They were incredibly allergy-friendly. We noted that someone in our party has a severe shellfish allergy, and the staff not only acknowledged it but also took the time to guide us through safe menu choices, making us feel completely comfortable dining there. We started with a prosciutto pizza as an appetizer, and it was outstanding! The food, drinks, attentive service, and welcoming atmosphere made it the perfect place to celebrate a special occasion. I highly recommend it and can't wait to return!

Our always dinner spot before a concert…read more A "gem". Excellent service, food, and drinks. Reservations recommended.

Typically I go to Sonia's for Dinner. We went for lunch this time. Had their burger. Typically I'm…read morenot impressed with burgers however, I was blown away with how good this was. Juicy & flavorful. Served on brioche bun. I could not think of any improvement. Top notch! If you're looking for a great burger look no further. Literally the best burger I've ever had and I'm an old fart now. Family run business who truly takes pride in their Restaurant. Atmosphere is great and service is Top Notch. Jasmine whose mom is Sonia was our waitress. Such a Doll. Her Grandmother makes the desserts. Her Dad makes the best Espresso Martini too. Actually had alcohol in it. So many times I don't feel a thing and I'm a lightweight. PS Great Italian food too. Eggplant is incredible. Love the brussels sprouts appetizer. I could go on.

This restaurant is phenomenal! I can see why they have such a high rating! As soon as you walk…read morethrough the door you are greeted and welcomed in, service is great and food is top tier! Everything we ordered was delicious and perfectly seasoned! I love French fries and let me tell you these were perfect as well as all the other dishes we ordered. *chefs kiss* Will definitely be returning!

Celebrated my birthday with a wonderful dinner out with friends, and everything was outstanding!…read moreThey were incredibly allergy-friendly, understood the importance of food allergies, and made me feel completely confident that I could safely enjoy my meal. The Chicken Pazzo (chicken, prosciutto cotto, asparagus, burrata cream, and cacio e pepe sauce) was absolutely amazing! Great drinks, attentive service, and a truly enjoyable evening from start to finish. I can't wait to go back!

Food and service were sublime. Never misses! Our server was attentive without being overbearing,…read morethe food came out quickly and was absolutely perfect. Highly recommend.

An amazing experience that we got to have dining with such great service and kindness here. Always…read morelived by this spot but never got to try it as a dinner spot and we are so happy that we know about it now. Lovely table setting and italian options!!! Thank you for the incredible service! Yummy pasta! Authentically amazing!

Very delicious! And service was awesome. A tad bit pricy but what isn't now in days? Recommend…read moretrying!

This pizza spot was great! I stopped here on my travels to get a pool pump. I got the truffle…read morepersonal pie that came with shredded mozzarella, truffle oil, caramelized onions and ricotta. And I added sausage to it. The pie was made fresh and served really hot! I loved it the crust was thin and the flavors were all there. Its a small space when you walk in to order out but they have a full bar and restaurant style seating when you walk in through the double doors. I will definitely come back here and recommend this pizza shop to anyone.

My boyfriend and I split the truffle personal pie, and overall we had a good experience…read more The pizza came out fresh and piping hot. It was topped with shredded mozzarella, ricotta, caramelized onions, truffle oil, and he added sausage. I enjoyed the truffle flavor.. it wasn't overpowering and everything worked well together. The pizza was flavorful, and I can see why it's a popular choice. That said, as a Bronx native, I wouldn't call this New York style pizza, it's not the kind I grew up with. The crust was nice and thin, but toward the center of the pie it got a little soggy. I just wish the crispiness stayed more consistent from edge to center. The restaurant itself has a small takeout area when you first walk in, but through the double doors there's a full dining room with a bar, so it's larger than it initially appears. While we only tried the pizza this visit, after looking at photos of the menu on Yelp, id say their dinner dishes look delicious. I'd definitely come back and try their chicken and pasta!

Stupidly overpriced and clearly struggling with the rent and struggling to admit that they are with…read morethese ridiculous prices. $29 for Cabonara and $17 for a single glass of wine are outrageous and inexcusable. Just a clear failure in spreading margins properly and then upselling customers in the most sneaky ways possible by filling your glass of wine and collecting every dollar per footstep. Total scum and never coming back.

We decided to give this place a second chance and we are glad we did. Came here for an early…read moreFriday dinner. Bright and inviting interior, I think helped by the large window views on the corner of the block in the heart of downtown Fairfield. The service staff were friendly and attentive. Our food and drinks were very well made. Our line up: Cocktail Caesar salad to start Octopus and fingerling potato app 2 homemade fresh pasta dishes Afogado ice cream Coffees Yes a little pricier than other italian options nearby but I thought it was worth it. We'll be back to try something else on the menu.