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Il Pellicano, Fairfield, CT

Il Pellicano

4.6
4.6
341 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
A sublime blend of traditional and modern Italian cuisine, Il Pellicano brings pure Italian cuisine to life. Providing high quality, thoughtful dishes ranging from cacio e pepe to Italian tapas like grilled polpo. The same care and passion runs through our bar list which offers innovative spins on classic cocktails and a well curated wine book.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 292-5004
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 341 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Fairfield

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Pellicano offers a delightful dining experience with "outstanding food" and "fantastic service." Guests appreciate the "inviting ambiance" and "attentive staff." Popular for its "great atmosphere," this restaurant is praised for its "excellent pasta" and "wonderful hospitality." While some find it "a bit pricey," it's a favorite for special occasions.

341 Reviews
  1. Kristin

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at bar for our meal Fallon, the bartender was so pleasant and fun. Drinks and meal were fantastic!

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  2. George

    VIP

    New York City

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff is warm and always welcoming. Food specials never disappoint.

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  3. Robert

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding kitchen. Yes, the food is great. More is superfluous. Get real

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  4. Natalie

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best restaurant in Fairfield! Such a pleasure to be there always!

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  5. Mike

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    New Year’s Eve and the restaurant was hopping. Service and food outstanding.

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  6. Diane

    Raleigh

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great experience! Elegant, friendly attentive service. Great food . Never fails to please at lunch or dinner.

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  7. Kevin

    New York City

    22 reviews

    3.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice restaurant, upscale, but very, very pricey, compared to others in the area. On the positive side, service really good, waiters and owner are very attentive.  On the other side, the restaurant is extremely tight, crowded, and very, very noisy. So pretty difficult for our conversation, even with four people.  The menu is somewhat limited, and we found it to be very pricey for both food and cocktails compared to other similar restaurants in the area. The food was good, not exceptional. The highlight of the meal was the chocolate budino for dessert which was off the charts fabulous.  Reservations are an absolute must. 

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  8. Jaime

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 28, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Horrendous service. I felt like I was inconveniencing them when I asked for something. And half our meal, the server whom I’m pretty sure was the manager, was sitting in the back eating and drinking. So bizarre

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  9. Dan

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 27, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, our experience was enjoyable. The food was good, but nothing outstanding. I ordered the pork chop and was never asked how I wanted it cooked. It arrived well done, which is not how I would have requested it. My wife said she enjoyed her lobster risotto. The meatball appetizer was just okay. We have had far better at other CT restaurants. I say it’s worth a try. Hard to judge a place off one experience. It’s a little pricey, but keep in mind it is in Fairfield County. Overall, I gave our food and experience a 7/10.

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  10. Susie

    Connecticut

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    First time and we fell in love with all of it! Will be back for more very soon!

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FAQs

Il Pellicano is rated 4.6 stars by 341 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Google Map for Il Pellicano

1460 Post Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Fairfield
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access
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