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Guilford Bistro and Cafe

1016 Boston Post Rd, Guilford, CT 06437
(203) 453-0736
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Ranked #2 of 64 restaurants in Guilford
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
Most recent review
- 21 May 2013
Restaurant details
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations
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Boston, Massachusetts
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

My fiance is an Executive Chef and both he and I thought the food here was above standard for the price. We had the most amazing Gorgonzola thin crust pizza with the baked cauliflower Parmesan appetizer which came out in a cast iron pan. Presentation was awesome for the cauliflower dish. Also, we got this salmon special with sundried tomatoes... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 via mobile

We have lived in Guilford for three years, passing by this restaurant almost on a daily basis. Today, after a long day, my husband and I decided to head out for dinner. We were about to go to one of our usual favorite restaurants, but decided to try something new. A quick search on Trip Advisor directed us to the... More

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New Haven, Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

Let me start by saying we have never had a bad meal at the Guilford Bistro. My husband is in love with the pastas, and I always enjoy the wide variety of fresh fish options from the menu to the specials. Your first visit will have you coming back for more. We have been regular customers for years now, and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013 via mobile

Just leaving the restaurant now after an amazing dinner! Such a quant place to have an awesome meal. The service was excellent and extremely attentive.

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long island, ny
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21 reviews 21 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

We had the pizza margarita, which was terrible, no taste at all. My partner had pasta with meat sauce, not terrible, but no rave reviews either. The wine is served in 6 oz portions. Expensive for such a small amount. We felt we didn't even get the 6 oz, maybe it was less. We commented to the waitress about it,... More

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New York City, New York
1 review
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

My wife and I live in the city during the week and recently purchased a vacation home on the Shorline. The first restaurant we ate at was the Guilford Bistro. I personally was blown away at the atmosphere, menu, and the A+ service. The Guilford Bistro has become our regular spot on the weekends, and its worth the drive from... More

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Connecticut
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2012

We are local and have been going to the Bistro since it opened. There were times when the quality and preparation of the food were inconsistent...but lately it's been very good whenever we go. Love that you can bring your own wine, or order it there, now that they serve alcohol. Portions are huge, lots of good choices, always a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 December 2012 via mobile

This place is simply one of my favorites. The Bistro is a BYOB establishment that serves phenomenal, hearty Italian fare. Reservations are a must for evening. Service is always impeccable: we had Craig when we went and he took care of every possible need before we could even think of it! My favorites are the porcini mushroom ravioli, the filet... More

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Madison, Connecticut
1 review
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2012

Stopped in for a quick meal and was glad i did..not only was the food excellent, the service awesome, but the place had charm and culture. I also admire the option to eat outside under the Pergala, which is a fantastic addition to the restaurant. I have driven by several times during the summer where I noticed people enjoying their... More

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33 restaurant reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2012

4 of us had lunch here the other day. Salads and wraps. The waitress started out very good but went downhill from there. She never came back to ask how everything was. She never refilled our empty water glasses and she let us sit with napkins on our plates for a good 10 minutes before clearing the plates. The veggie... More

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