J.christian's - Wallingford

The food is delicious, and on Thursdays, they offer a $32 prix fixe menu that includes a starter, main course, and dessert. Just a heads-up—it’s not included with the main menu, so you may need to ask for it. We opted for the prix fixe menu and were very pleased with our choice! The portion sizes are generous, making it a great value. I recommend saving some of your starter and main course for later to leave room for dessert. We started off with some bread accompanied by a bean mixture, which was just average, so I was glad I didn't overindulge on that. For appetizers, my husband tried the tuna nachos and absolutely loved them! I had the Brussels sprouts, which were great, balancing a bit of bitterness with sweetness and enhanced by some bacon. For our main courses, my husband ordered the chicken scarpiello and thought it was excellent; I enjoyed it too when I tried a bite. I had the short rib with parmesan polenta, and it was cooked to perfection—the meat was so tender it fell apart easily, and the polenta was some of the best I've ever tasted. For dessert, we both chose the bread pudding. It was divine! I usually dislike mushy bread pudding, but this one was pleasantly firm and incredibly tasty. The only downside was that we were both quite full by the end of our meal—definitely a first-world problem! Overall, this is a wonderful restaurant. Don’t hesitate to pay a visit!

This was my first time visiting after driving past it countless times, and I'm so glad we finally stopped by! The service was outstanding, the food was delicious, and the ambiance in the old bank building is quite charming. We will definitely be returning soon!

We visited on Valentine’s Day, and the restaurant was fully booked for two hours, but we didn’t have a reservation. Fortunately, the bar operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and a lovely older couple graciously offered us their table, so we only waited about three minutes. Our waitress was both efficient and friendly. Although our drinks took a little time to arrive, they packed a flavorful punch! The food was beautifully plated and absolutely delicious. We will definitely be returning, but next time, we’ll make a reservation. Overall, it was a great experience! Thank you for a wonderful Valentine’s Day dinner!

Fantastic experience with great wait staff and a tasty burger! Also a wonderful use of an old bank neat atmosphere.

A day later I’m still thinking about their rigatoni Bolognese. Went with a party of 5 and everyone loved their meal and everyone had leftovers. Had a fantastic night out!! Loved it! Ive only ever gone for drinks and apps! So glad I came for dinner!! Dishes were all amazingly fantastic and over the top delicious!