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.

We went for dinner before a show at the SHCU theater, we got there around 5:30 and were quickly…read moreseated since we had a reservation for a party of 6. The menu is some what tied into the Puglia region, which is the heel of the boot. I could tell the italian dialect from the owner when he was speaking to one of the staff, it immediately gave me a good feeling that this restaurant would be really good. The appetizers we had were all really good, we had the fried calamari, the grilled Octopusss, the fried zucchini flowers and thd hummus special. Sorry no pics of these. We had a couple of the Orrechiette Barese, Chicken parmigiana, a pasta special of fettuccine with shrimp in a cream and pesto sauce, another pasta with cavatelli, shrimp and cream and pesto sauce, really couldn't see the pesto, probably could have used a little more or maybe a little finishing with the pesto on top. Service was good and the owner came around to introduce himself and we got a complimentary round of their homemade creama di limencello to finish off the experience. Wr wouldn't hesitate to go again the next time we are in town to see a show.

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!

My wife and I came here during happy hour and had a great experience. We sat at the bar and ordered…read morecocktails which were great. The bar staff made good drinks and we tried some of the food which we enjoyed too. Very nice meatballs, we liked them very much. The sauce was delicious. I think we'll come back for a meal soon as the place seemed like the entrees would be pretty good!

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.

Love this place! We had such a good time here. The ambiance is nice and relaxing, dim but not too…read moredark. We ordered the linguini with mushrooms and chicken, and the special lemon sole. Both were excellent. We also tried the mozzarella sticks and closed out the meal with a very rustic and homemade carrot cake. Everything was delicious. Great service too. Highly recommended!

Such a gem...food and service top notch! The family, who owns and runs Sonia's, is amazing, they…read moreare all so incredibly kind, welcoming, and friendly. Such a cozy and relaxing atmosphere. Will always come back!!

I had seafood stuffed Crepes with lobster sauce. They were…read moredelicious and packed with lobster and shrimp Highly recommend LUIGIS's All the servers are so friendly.

This place is the opposite of a good experience, or even a good time. Am I supposed to be grateful…read morejust to be In the building? Because that is how the staff acts. I don't understand the attitude, especially towards children, or why I should have to feel honored to eat less than mediocre food. Pass.

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!

Great dinner last night. Went with friends and everyone enjoyed their pasta entrees. The mushroom…read morepappardelle was delicious. Service was friendly and attentive. Drinks were great. Very nice experience. Will go back.

Went with my wife the night before Valentines Day to Ristorante Di Sofia for some fine dining…read more Plenty of parking in the rear on both sides of the restaurant, I'd recommend reservations as they have a steady crowd on a nightly basis. We started out with some mozz sticks for an app, love the tomato sauce it comes with. Nicely coated and cheesy sticks, perfect for a warmup to your entree. Each entree comes with a side salad. Speaking of, I do with you could swap it out with a soup since I'm not a salad guy. She got the chicken parm, came with pasta on the side which keeps it from becoming soggy. Good size thin cutlet coated with sauce and cheese, was definitely a hit. I went with the Cavatelli Rapini. Was cavatelli pasta tossed broccoli rabe, cannellini beans, sausage finished with garlic and olive oil. Full of flavor, I finished every bite, good size portion as well. Good amount of seating and serving was hearty and kind. We got a drink, app and 2 entrees and walked out without breaking the bank, really nice place!

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

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!

I suggested to my friend who was dying for some pizza or eggplant that we go here based on the…read moregreat reviews; sadly we were both disappointed. We arrived on a Saturday afternoon and the place was empty, save for one gentlemen. The dining space is shared with the bar and the tables were nicely set. We did not get the friendliest of welcomes and the wait staff seemed almost annoyed at our questions and not being ready to order. We were in no rush. My friend thought about getting the eggplant and asked if it could be prepared without the breading. No was the reply. Ok. Pizzas are only 1 size, personal size 12 inch. No other choices. So we ordered a plain cheese pizza and a half eggplant/half crumbled sausage. The cheese pizza was edible, but nothing to return for. The eggplant on half of the pizza had an off putting taste and was mushy. Not at all appetizing. The sausage was meh. Pizza crust was thin but lacked flavor, sauce was sparse and lacking depth or flavor. I did not eat the eggplant 1/2 pizza and the server asked if I wanted it boxed up. "No thank you." She then proceeded to tell me that was a waste and it was only a personal sized people and I should've had no problems eating it. Rude. Prices were high for the quality of food that was served. Restrooms were clean and plenty of parking, but I do not recommend and will not be returning.