Chef Luis Restaurant and Boquitas Bar

4.8

41 Reviews

$31 to $50

Continental

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

Neighborhood gem
Good for business meals
Charming

Chef Luis is a vibrant restaurant serving unique, creative fare influenced by flavors from around the world. No matter what cuisine you fancy, Chef Luis Lopez, one of New Canaan’s most beloved local chefs, has cultivated a contemporary global menu bursting with clean, fresh ingredients. Set amidst a warm atmosphere, be treated to the passion and richness of an international culinary celebration, right here in your backyard!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Continental, Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(203) 972-5847
Website
https://chefluisrestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
129 Elm St, New Canaan, CT 06840
Neighborhood
New Canaan
Parking details
None
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 41 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

41 Reviews

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Robert
New York City
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was so fresh. And there were so many choices if you wanted to eat lightly. I could have had an entree or a single taco. I particularly like the salads here. Interesting and crispy.
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Lisa
Philadelphia
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent experience. We were first time diners last week and had a wonderful dinner. Our waiter was fantastic (son of luis!) and oh so very helpful. Halibut was outstanding! Can't wait to go back.
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David
VIP
New York City
36 reviews
5.0
36 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Recommended for sure. We went for an early dinner and sat at the bar. The food and service were both great, including the bartender bringing out a beet with onions from the chef to make sure that was ok for the picky eater in the party. That was a really kind and thoughtful gesture. Usually when she has to make adjustments it’s met with annoyance by the server. Chef Luis showed how easy it should be to extend great hospitality. We enjoyed an all-around good meal and the nice folks at the bar were a bonus.
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Kay
VIP
New York City
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The calamari appetizer is our favorite starter, the new Chicken Milanese will completely blow your mind, and you must of course try the Cioffi Steak Frites :-)
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OT
OpenTable Diner
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef Luis is the best! Such a vibrant restaurant with a happy, welcoming host. The food is delicious!
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ROY
VIP
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Chef is a master . Cuisine and service is exceptional
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Kathy
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious food and very attentive and friendly service.
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Suzanne
VIP
New York City
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Really enjoyed our first experience at Chef Luis. Food was delicious, great atmosphere, could actually talk and hear each other over dinner. Lamb lollipops were tender and delicious. Sesame crusted tuna was perfectly prepared and very tasty. Needed a tad more seasoning IMO. My husband had the pasta vongole which he said was a bit garlicky but really tasty. Our friend said the chicken was very tender and tasty. Just a nice vibe. We will be back and will highly recommend to friends.
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Lynn
Baltimore
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So nice to dine in a restaurant with a vibrant bar scene yet a quiet dining room, where you can engage in conversation. Service was outstanding as was the food.
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Don
VIP
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
Tacos were dry and bland Shells were too oily Calamari was very good
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FAQs

Chef Luis Restaurant and Boquitas Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 972-5847.

Chef Luis Restaurant and Boquitas Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 41 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jan 21, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

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Google Map for Chef Luis Restaurant and Boquitas Bar

129 Elm St, New Canaan, CT 06840

Additional information

Neighborhood
New Canaan
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–9:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Continental, Contemporary American, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://chefluisrestaurant.com/
Phone number
(203) 972-5847

Chef Luis Restaurant and Boquitas Bar

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What 41 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Does Chef Luis Restaurant and Boquitas Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Chef Luis Restaurant and Boquitas Bar restaurant rated?

Is Chef Luis Restaurant and Boquitas Bar currently accepting reservations?

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