I went to the library's Sunday brunch buffet with a friend. I read great things. It cost $35 plus the cost of drinks. Coffee or tea was included. It was very lovely and decorative for Christmas. We sat near a fireplace. Seems nice to go for a romantic branch or with a group of friends or family. There was a long table full of buffet platters. The first half was breakfast items and the second half was lunch items. Some of the items were scrambled eggs, potatoes, French toast, bacon, eggs Benedict, salmon, pasta, eggplant, some sort of beef. As a vegetarian, I wasn't sure. They have a dessert section with fresh fruit. Also an omelette station with a chef preparingomelettes. They had so many ingredient options of vegetables, different cheeses, and different meats, there was also a bagel section with things like cream cheese and smoked salmon and other options.. Overall, it was very lovely and I enjoyed my meal. I did get an omelette and it was delicious. I had some of the pasta and eggplant. However, I did not care for the eggplant. I did enjoy the fresh fruit. I would recommend coming here for brunch as it overall great experience. Unfortunately, I could not drink any of the alcohol drink since we were there very early in the morning and Was too early for me .

First time here and I was impressed. Got right in on a Saturday night. The place was pretty busy but they had two seats open at the bar. Our Waiter/ bartender was friendly and informative. We Enjoyed some appetizers which included calamari and chicken wings. Then finished the night off with a great bottle of wine (Riesling) which poured us a few glasses.

I had an amazing dinner experience at library almost 10 years ago. And shortly after that I heard that the place was under a new ownership. Somehow I never got a chance to check it out until recently. Now the menu is small yet everything I tried turned out to be delicious. They even have a few yet solid vegan options. The place has super cool vibe with good service and is a good option for special occasions in New Haven county.

Such a gorgeous building - worth the trip just to see this place! The servers were so friendly and attentive! We had a pumpkin espresso martini that was so yummy! The tuna nachos were a bit sweet for our liking but the seaweed salad with it was perfection. The burgers were OUTSTANDING, as was the chicken parm, the maple chicken and the cauliflower steak. All in all a 5 start experience. Will definitely return.

I was here for dinner many, many years ago. More recently, I have been here for brunch twice in the last year. Nice ambiance and a great brunch buffet! If you have a bigger party, a reservation is wise. It did get pretty crowded the last time I was there. Great selection of pastries, eggs Benedict, sausage, bacon, home fries, and more of standard items. Also, fish and chicken cutlets, veggies to represent more of the "unch" side. To me the star is the carving station where they have the most perfectly roasted prime rib. It is soooo good. Mother's Day is coming up as I write this! A good solid candidate for treating your mom for her day!

I love coming to the Library Wine Bar. It's a feast for the eyes and belly as well. An old library from the 1800s repurposed as a restaurant. The building is stunning! There was live music - early too which was nice. My son has the friend oysters as an app. While they were yummy they were very spicy hot. I had a side of cheese grits. Having lived in the south for a bit I'm picky and these didn't disappoint. The side was generous, made for more than one person. My son had the pasta bolognese which he loved. I found it lacking flavor, personally. I had the salmon- an extremely generous portion over grilled eggplant with chick peas and sautéed tomatoes - absolutely so flavorful and filling. A dollop of pesto on top completed the order. For dessert we shared the peach bread pudding which was so delicious. Even the ice cream was excellent. Our waitress was great! Wallingford is out of the way but when I'm back I can't wait to return.

I've been attracted to The Library in Wallingford since I heard about it a few years ago. It has become a favorite spot to celebrate our wedding anniversary. There is a lot of rich history in building and the facade is very grand. When you walk into the foyer, it's warm and inviting as you meet the hostess to bring you to your table. We normally sit in the large dining room by the fire place. I love that the building has a lot of the original features still intact; high ceilings, crown molding and preserving the craftsmanship. There is a bar and an upstairs loft/dining area too. Our meals are always perfect and delicious. I do appreciate that they are able to make small adjustments to dishes to accommodate my food allergies. The starters are large enough to share between two people. We have tried the Pulpo (octopus) and Crispy Brussels Sprouts. If you are an adventurous eater, I highly recommend trying the Pulpo. It had a tasty grilled flavor, delicious piri piri sauce, and I love the addition of the olives. For the mains, I have tried the Scallops and the Cauliflower Steak. I love how all the dishes have a different flavor profile. The Scollops are the perfect autumn dish; roasted butternut squash, sweet potato puree, quinoa and apple salad, and the scallops melted in your mouth. The Cauliflower Steak--a whole head of cauliflower that is in a chickpea curry with jasmine rice and grilled eggplant. Love all the spices! My husband has been trying the steak options. He has had the New York Strip and Ribeye. They've been perfectly cooked to his liking and he had enjoyed. Most of the time we are too full for dessert, but we have tried a Chocolate Crème Brûlée like dessert with toasted marshmallow and a graham cracker cookie. The dessert is a big, shareable portion. It was rich, chocolaty, and smooth. The toasted marshmallow was my favorite part as the caramelized coating was amazing. The perfect bite was breaking up the cookie and getting a bit of marshmallow and chocolate all together. Tasted like a s'mores! The Library is a hopping place no matter the night. I highly recommend making reservations even if it's for a week day evening. Reservations are made easy online on their website through Open Table. The Library is in the heart and busy street of North Main Street, but there is plenty of parking in the surrounding area. Plan and be prepare for a short walk.