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Reviewed 26 January 2024

I ordered the Italian meatloaf and my wife ordered the chicken marsala with mushrooms. Both dinners were exquisite....we shared our dinners and couldn't decide which one we like best. The Italian bread was served warm and the waiter brought more as we needed it. We...cannot wait to try some of their other dishes and bring some friends along with us.More

Date of visit: January 2024
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Reviewed 6 October 2023 via mobile

Cauliflower appetizer was very good, my pasta dish was also good, my partner’s lobster ravioli, not so much. Biggest challenge was chasing down the waitress for service. Including having to ask a different waiter for the check. The service was fairly non-existent. Disappointing

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 12 October 2022 via mobile

To be honest Trip Advisor directed me to this wonderful little place that I would not have found on my own. I started my meal off with what I thought was a simple shrimp appetizer (which was not on the menu) but came to me...in a wonderful presentation and was absolutely delicious. I don't think I've ever had a burrata salad as good as here; and I've had quite a few! Their chicken milanese was done a little bit differently than I'm used to... but was like everything else, simply marvelous-- and a sizable portion too which I could not finish and was happy to bring home and I enjoyed the next day 😋 I had a glass of the Giesen New Zealand Sauvingnon Blanc.... Which was perfect with what I ordered...slightly dry with a clean gently fruity finish. Although the deserts looked good I unfortunately didn't linger... Besides, there will be an next time... despite the fact that this restaurant is 2 and a 1/2 hours from my home!More

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 22 May 2021

Like the atmosphere. The food is very good. My husband and I stopped in for a light quick bite and were told - no seats, unless we were quick. We split a caesar salad had 2 appetizers and since we make wine, brought a bottle...of our own. The calamari was quite good as were the crab cakes. Good size portions. In fact, we couldn't finish. We told the waitress we needed our leftovers boxed and I said, make sure you include the marinara saurce. I know there's not much there but it was delicious. She said no problem. They gave us a tiny container of fresh sauce and charged us $1.50. Petty.More

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed 5 February 2021 via mobile

Haven’t really been out to eat in a bit. I have found that the quality of some restaurants have changed a little, which is understandable under these sad circumstances. I ordered Bistro because I had a craving for their salmon. They have a system now...that you can go online and place your order. It was really easy, (and I am not tech savvy) and any modifications can easily be noted in your order. It was also nice to pay and tip online, so when you go in to pick up it’s quick and easy. They have a nice set up. One of our favorite servers, Allie greeted me at the door smiling as always! The food was ready and set up on a table that they place the completed orders on. I was in and out in a couple minutes, and there were a good amount of orders in front and behind me. For dinner I had a burrata salad with blackened salmon. It was awesome!!! Everything I was expecting as well as craving! The Burrata was super fresh as usual, and just melted when I touched it with my fork. Salad was fresh and drizzled with their homemade balsamic reduction. Salmon was cooked perfectly. The blackened outside had the perfect crispness to it and the inside flaked apart and was cooked perfectly. My better half ordered fettuccine campagnola. Their pesto is one of the best I have had and their fresh pasta is to die for. They did a great job following Covid guidelines which was nice to see. All tables might have even been more than six feet apart and booths were safely separated by plexiglass with nice wooden borders. It really was nice to walk inside there after so long and see the diningroom beautifully lit with string lights! So romantic. I did find that they have two websites, and the one with the updated menu that you order through is theguilfordbistro.com The staff, food and ambiance never cease to amaze me. Thanks guys for another wonderful meal!! PS....tip your servers! They deserve it!!!More

Date of visit: February 2021
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Reviewed 15 October 2020

My wife I decided to try this place since it was ranked the #1 restaurant in Guilford on Trip Advisor, my wife got chicken Christina and I got Penne Alla Vodka. The service was excellent, the food was disappointing. My wife’s chicken dish was very...bland and mozzarella didn’t taste right. As far as the penne alla vodka, it might just be the vodka sauce didn’t taste like the vodka sauces we are accustomed to.More

Date of visit: October 2020
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Reviewed 26 September 2020 via mobile

Sat outside which was great. I never had a bolognese sauce with fettuccine, but this did not disappoint! Was very tasty. I would say it favored more of a sausage flavor than traditional beef but again was great. My wife loved her blackened tuna over...veggies. My son said the steak tips over Caesar salad were just ok but the service was terrific and we would definitely go back!More

Date of visit: September 2020
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Reviewed 24 February 2020

service, food and atmosphere were all excellent. The bartender was very attentive. the food was served promptly and presented nicely. the food was excellent !.

Date of visit: February 2020
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Reviewed 6 December 2019 via mobile

A Party of 20 plus coworkers attended a Christmas Party at Guilford Bistro. When everyone was seated they immediately brought over some Bruschetta and Fried Calamari. The taste was authentic and flavorful. We started of with either a Caesar Salad or a Field Greens Bistro...Salad. Both were adequate and full of flavor. For Dinner, the options were Veal or Chicken Rollatini, Penne ala Vodka, Bistro Steak or Salmon Bruschetta. I chose the Bistro Steak. It was a huge New York Strip Steak served with Melted Gorgonzola Cheese and Caramelized Vegetables. The taste combination was delicious. The only downside is that the restaurant is small and we didn't really have a lot of room. Long booth that we all had to slide out of every time someone had to get up to use restroom or visit with another guest in our party. The parking lot is small and there are not enough spaces for the amount of tables they serve. Luckily, the banks across the street will let you park there after business hours. If you do park across the street, make sure you head to the crosswalk to cross the street. Otherwise, it's extremely dark and not safe to jaywalk.More

Date of visit: December 2019
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Reviewed 9 November 2019 via mobile

We visited Guilford and looked at Trip Advisor for recommendations. Ranked #1 - we decided we would give it a try. And it lived up to its reputation. My wife and I both had paninis. Both delicious. Really delicious. The waitress was friendly and provided...excellent service. Looking forward to coming back and trying dinner.More

Date of visit: November 2019
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Reviewed 6 November 2019 via mobile

This is a gem along I95 in CT. I have been there a hand full of times always received great service and perfection food wise would recommend it to all and have to all my family and friends .. I do have to say I...believe the original owner is no longer running it and last time I was there was not 100% but still around 80% which all the bad places out there is really goodMore

Date of visit: May 2019
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Reviewed 9 October 2019

We've had dinner there a few times and it was good but not great. Went last night and I ordered an NY sirloin medium rare to medium. It came very rare and I asked to have it cooked more. They sent out a different steak...and again it was very rare - and cold in the center. I wasn't about to send it back again because they would send me a third steak. I just didn't eat it and the server saw I wasn't happy. She tried to take it off the bill but the chef or owner would not allow her to do it because they had made 2 steaks. I don't mind spending $40 or $50 if it's good but this was a waste of money. The server was great and I hope she works in another restaurant I like.More

Date of visit: October 2019
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Reviewed 15 September 2019 via mobile

My husband, daughter, and I stopped by for lunch today. We were thoroughly impressed! Everything was delicious and the service was excellent. We had a couple of wraps, which were perfectly balanced and flavorful. Our daughter had chicken fingers, which appeared to be made in-house....The fries were the best I’ve ever had. They were light and melted in your mouth but perfectly crunchy on the outside. Will most certainly return if we are in the area in the future.More

Date of visit: September 2019
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Reviewed 18 August 2019

I have had many enjoyable meals in the past, but something has changed and not for the better. The food preparation has changed dramatically. The calamari is prepared and presented differently. The cauliflower was burnt, covered with cheese and not served with the sliced meat...described on the menu. I recognized nobody working in the restaurant. I suspect that ownership has changed, along with the serving staff. I also predict that the Bistro will not be open in a year.More

Date of visit: August 2019
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Reviewed 6 August 2019

Have been going to the Bistro for years and the quality is always the same. Owners are wonderful and fully engaged in the day to day activities. Variety of fresh fish to all types of specially made dishes to accommodate the customer .

Date of visit: August 2019
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As far as I know, there used to be a corkage fee before they had a liquor license. But we now buy their wine by the glass. Best to contact the restaurant directly for more info.
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