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Match
Match is the winner of the 2008 Best Restaurant and Best Service in Fairfield County (for the second straight year) from CONNECTICUT Magazine's Annual Readers' Choice Awards as well as many other awards from numerous publications. Match serves New American cuisine with an emphasis on high quality local ingredients, plate presentation and great service coupled with an award winning wine list. All of these elements come together in a radiant room that pulses with energy. Reservations recommended.
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68 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 68 reviews
5 stars
(32)
4 stars
(31)
3 stars
(5)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(48)
- neighborhood gem(28)
- special occasion(26)
- hot spot(23)
- good for groups(17)
- notable wine list(16)
Match Reviews List
Review 1 for Match
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I aways like coming here. Good, quality food at fair prices."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Match
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mother's Day Brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"They don't always have brunch, but when they do, it is fabulous. We were in on Mother's Day, and had an almost 3 hour, 3-course meal. At no point did we feel rushed, and everything brought out was fresh and fabulously prepared. We were even given a delicious donut as a take-away "gift"."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Match
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Creative menu-exceptional service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The menu had a nice mix of fresh, local dishes from the farm and the sea. All were crafted with a unique and flavorful presentation. There was a nice accompanyment of wine, beer and specialty cocktails. The dessert list was short but amaxing! The staff was professional and exteamely accomodating."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 4 for Match
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Truly one of the best restaurants in CT."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 5 for Match
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Popular neighborhood meeting
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Popular neighborhood meeting place."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2009
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Review 6 for Match
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great as always. Enough chicken for 2 so I had a great lunch the next day!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 7 for Match
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The ever changing menu allows
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The ever changing menu allows Match to be a regular in our restaurant rotation. Been going since they opened, food and service have been consistently outstanding. A rarity these days."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 8 for Match
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved the place very trendy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved the place very trendy and the food/drinks were great! I will be back"
Dined on 04/15/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 9 for Match
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My favorite Sono place! Food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My favorite Sono place! Food is fabulous, pizza is great, Martini's are excellent. I ordered a Prosecco with dinner and was even given the mini bottle "extra""
Dined on 04/14/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 10 for Match
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A Gem in So No
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As someone who knows food and restaurants and lives in New York City, I lower my expectations sometimes when I travel out of town. My meal at Match was by far one of the most enjoyable experiences I have had in a long time. The meal was outstanding; the service great. The appetizers were awesome; had the bacon and mozzarella and the calamari. They were surprisingly spicy in a good way and were great. The pear salad was phenomenal. I had the swordfish, my date had the pork. Great great and great. Dessert was the gooey cookies and the apple cobbler. Both made fresh and the tastes were great. I am telling you there was no one negative in the whole experience."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 11 for Match
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of my favorite restaurants
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of my favorite restaurants in the area. I live close by, yet, it has been about a year since I last visited. While a few faces might have changed, the food and the service were exceptional as usual."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Match
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
GREAT INNOVATIVE FOOD WITHOUT
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"GREAT INNOVATIVE FOOD WITHOUT ATTITUDE. NICE WINE LIST AND GOOD SERVOCE BY KNOWLEDGABLE WAITERS."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 13 for Match
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very disapointing
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Well 1st time saying I did not like an OpenTable restaurant. They tried very hard but the service was extremely slow. I was looking forward to the Osso Buco but it was not good at all. Sauce was too thick and sweet and meat was dry. It just didn't match up to what I expected"
Dined on 03/29/2013
2003
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Review 14 for Match
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The staff is very professional,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The staff is very professional, attentive, courteous, approachable, and helpful when asked questions about the menu."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 15 for Match
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The service was good and our
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The service was good and our food was good"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 16 for Match
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Good food, good service, mellow
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Good food, good service, mellow dining room. The best restaurant in South Norwalk."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Match
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a great dinner...food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a great dinner...food and service were excellent!!! Loving going to Match."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 18 for Match
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
As always the food is amazing
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As always the food is amazing and the service top notch. We usually sit in the front, by the window. We got "stuck" in the back this time and it's a different experience. Make sure you ask for the front when booking."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 19 for Match
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The food was great and service
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was great and service was outstanding!"
Dined on 02/25/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 20 for Match
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I've been raving about Match
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I've been raving about Match since we left. It was a great night and the food and portion sizes (just enough) were superb! Our waiter was great, suggested a few things for us to have and had a great personality!
Can't wait to go back."
Can't wait to go back."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 21 for Match
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was delicious. Portions
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was delicious. Portions huge can definitely split appetizer and even main course especially if you order sides. Dessert was delicious. We were celebrating a birthday and they automatically brought dessert with a candle. Will definitely go back."
Dined on 02/17/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for Match
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was a bit off tonight
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was a bit off tonight - everything is usually great but overall experience was a bit underwhelming on most recent visit. The peanut butter and jelly halibut dish is unfortunately, no longer on the menu - it was always a well prepared dish. The hot chocolate souffle cake was very good."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
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Review 23 for Match
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Always a favorite place to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always a favorite place to dine - creative and elegant menu,"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 24 for Match
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service was excellent! Menu
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was excellent! Menu varied; food very well prepared."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2012
Special Features: hot spot
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Review 25 for Match
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and service. Must
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great food and service. Must get the carpetbaggers. Expect to pay. Our dinner for 2 was $250, including drinks, apps, entree and dessert and coffee."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 26 for Match
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Recently went to Match for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Recently went to Match for the first time and for a birthday dinner. Food was amazing. Portions were very generous. Calamari was one of the best I've had in a long time. Definitely getting what you pay for, will return again!"
Dined on 01/16/2013
2013
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Review 27 for Match
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good Food, Good Service, Good Value
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food and service at reasonable prices. Excellent choice for dinner after a film, or meeting friends.
We enjoyed arugula salad with parmesan and cream, butternut squash soup and steak frites. Monday night half price wine was a special surprise! Will return."
We enjoyed arugula salad with parmesan and cream, butternut squash soup and steak frites. Monday night half price wine was a special surprise! Will return."
Dined on 01/21/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Match
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Worth it
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food. Great wine. Really nice restaurant. Prices are fair. The service is great though the water guy seems to be paid by the ounce. I dont think my glass got down to the half-way point. Gotta love his dedication but my wife and I would prefer a little less appearances by the water guy. Try the oxtail and short rib ragu!"
Dined on 01/18/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Match
Based on the average of (40) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic