J.christian's - Wallingford

This is a great local restaurant not sure why it took us so long to stop in. The interior is beautiful with high ceilings and an upstairs dinning area that overlooks the lower level (depending on where you sit . I believe it used to be a bank. From the hostess at the door to our server, the staff here are really nice. The food here is really good. On Thursdays they have a $32 prix fixe menu (starter, main, and dessert but you may need to ask for it as it isn't given to you with the main menu. We went with the prix fixe option and were not disappointed! They don't skimp on the serving sizes so it's really worth the money. I'd advise taking some of your starter and main as leftovers to make room for dessert : You get bread to start you off with a bean mixture to go with it. Both were just ok, so luckily I didn't feel the need to fill up on it. For appetizers, my husband got the tuna nachos and he loved them! I got the brussel sprouts and they were really good a little bitter, a little sweet, and with some bacon thrown in. For entrees, he got the chicken scarpiello. He thought it was very good and I really liked it when I tried it too. I got the short rib with parmesan polenta. It was cooked to perfection the short rib pulled apart so easily and it was paired with some of the best polenta I've ever had. For dessert we both got the bread pudding. Devine! I hate mushy bread pudding and this was a little firm and tasted amazing. Only problem was we were both pretty full when we were done first world problems : Definitely a great restaurant. Don't hesitate to visit!

First time here after driving by hundreds of times. Soooo glad we stopped one night! Excellent service, food was really good and nice atmosphere inside of an old bank. We will be back soon!

Came in on Valentine’s Day which was booked solid for two hours and of course we didn’t have a reservation. The bar is first come first serve and a lovely older couple were leaving and kindly offered us their table so we had a wait of 3 three minutes Waitress was efficient and friendly. Drinks were a bit slow but made with a punch!! Food was plated with style and food delicious!! Will be coming back but will make reservations next time. Win win! Thank you for a wonderful Valentine’s Day dinner!!

Fantastic experience with great wait staff and a tasty burger! Also a wonderful use of an old bank neat atmosphere.

A day later I’m still thinking about their rigatoni Bolognese. Went with a party of 5 and everyone loved their meal and everyone had leftovers. Had a fantastic night out!! Loved it! Ive only ever gone for drinks and apps! So glad I came for dinner!! Dishes were all amazingly fantastic and over the top delicious!