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La Piazza, Wallingford, CT

La Piazza

4.8 (37)
$31 to $50
Italian
179 Center St, Wallingford, CT 06492

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
La Piazza captures the spirit of an Italian trattoria envisioned by Kristjan Lulaj. Our establishment pays tribute to the essence of the iconic Italian eateries that thrived in mid-20th century New York. These were places where exquisitely prepared, mouthwatering cuisine graced tables in an ambiance that effortlessly merged elegance, comfort, and approachability. While our culinary offerings tip their hat to this rich heritage, they also draw inspiration from the contemporary and future culinary virtuosos and techniques. Signature dishes such as Seafood Salad, Linguini Vongole, Zuppa Di Pesce, Chicken Scarpariello, and Chicken Parmesan are taken to new heights of flavor and presentation.

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What 37 people are saying

La Piazza reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Neighborhood gem

  • New Haven

    Best Overall

  • New Haven

    Best Food

  • New Haven

    Best Value

  • New Haven

    Neighborhood gem

  • New Haven

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Piazza is praised for its "impeccable service" and "outstanding food," offering "flavorful, fresh dishes" and generous portions. Diners appreciate the "excellent menu with a range of entrees" and the "super fun and delicious" cocktails. Although waits can occur, the "great value" and "warm ambiance" keep guests returning.
37 Reviews
  1. Jacky

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely loved La Piazza and will definitely be returning. The food was phenomenal with large portions to take home. The bread is made on the premises, which was an added bonus. Our server was lovely and attentive. The only downside is that we made reservations online earlier in the day and the hostess was unaware of them when we arrived as she hadn’t checked the online reservations. We waited about 30 minutes for a table. There were several other parties that had online reservations after us that had to wait as well.

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  2. Mary

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    We went to La Piazza with some friends on a Saturday night. The entrees were all delicious and beautifully presented. One complaint would be with the calamari appetizer. The calamari were not fresh at all. They really appeared to be from a bag of frozen calamari rather than fresh. There were only 'rings' and the consistency was rubbery, chewy and really not edible. However the rest of the meal was delicious. Second issue, we were seated in a cramped corner immediately beside the door to the restroom. Honestly, my husband and I both had to move our chairs so that other patrons could get to the door to use the bathroom. I realize that times are tight but that table is absolutely insulting to guests paying good money for a night out. It would be a stretch for us to return. I think it shows a lack of consideration for the fact that patrons are there paying hard earned money just to be treated like second rate citizens sitting in the doorway to the bathroom.

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  3. Lori

    New York City41 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great, as usual. Jake, the bartender always takes good care of us.

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  4. Kimberly

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hands down best lunch I've ever had !! I celebrated my 60th birthday with my bff today ! I can't wait to go back... service: impeccable food: Outstanding cocktails: super fun and delicious ! This restaurant is not just a 10... is above and beyond !! Thank you Sabrina for a wonderful afternoon in your beautifully decorated restaurant. You and your husband have a winner in my book ❤️

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  5. Christopher VIP

    Washington DC26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent menu with a range of entrees. Amaro Manhattan was exceptional, Entrees are were well prepared and the flavors were very appealing. This restaurant has enormous potential.

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  6. alvin

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    La Paizza exceeded all expectations! The food was absolutely delicious flavorful, fresh, and served in generous portions that truly make it worth every penny. The drink selection was great, and everything was perfectly paired with our meals. A special shoutout to our fabulous waitress, Sabrina she was attentive, friendly, and made the entire dining experience even better with her warm personality and excellent service. Great food, great value, and outstanding service. I highly recommend La Paizza and will definitely be coming back!

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  7. Joseph VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another amazing evening at La Piazza! We live this restaurant. Food, service, quality, and price are always incredible

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  8. Elyse

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was presented nicely and tasted even better than it looked. Accommodates GF guest kindly. Delicious cocktail Janelli was so kind and professional. Will definitely return

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, will be going back to try other dishes.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was good..not amazing. Had to wait an hour for a table even with a reservation. (Not the first time this has happened) The staff needs to get better at telling the tables they need to leave for the next guests or post table time limits like other restaurants do.

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La Piazza is rated 4.8 stars by 37 OpenTable diners.

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  4. New Haven
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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
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179 Center St, Wallingford, CT 06492

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Wallingford
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:30 am–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Contemporary Italian, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
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