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    Sole

    136 Reviews
    #1 of 47 Restaurants in New Canaan
    $$ - $$$Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly
    105 Elm St, New Canaan, CT 06840-5405
    +1 203-972-8887
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    Overview
    4.5
    136 reviews
    • Excellent53%
    • Very good36%
    • Average5%
    • Poor5%
    • Terrible1%
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    “pasta” (13 reviews)
    “bread pudding” (2 reviews)
    Open Now
    11:30 AM - 4:00 PM Hours
    CUISINES
    Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    PRICE
    $$ - $$$
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    LOCATION
    105 Elm St, New Canaan, CT 06840-5405
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    1 - 10 of 133 reviews

    Reviewed 15 February 2018
    new canaan institution

    been coming for 17 years.wonderful pizza.good .service with a smile. comprehensive high quality Italian fare/wonderful escalope milanese

    Thank toroza
    Reviewed 15 February 2018 via mobile
    Most famous restaurant in New Canaan

    This upscale dining establishment has very good food, an excellent wine list and extremely professional waiters. The decor is understated elegance, and it is clearly aiming to attract and retain its clients from the very wealthy community it serves. Expensive but generally worth it. Try...More

    Thank Gordon M
    Reviewed 22 January 2018 via mobile
    VP of Sales

    Still the most consistent service, food quality and ambience in any restaurant I have visited over the 30 years in Connecticut.

    Thank Mike S
    Reviewed 18 January 2018
    Great Pre or Post Location to Movie Theatres

    Six of us met at Sole last week prior to a movie for some appetizers, pizza and drinks. Service and timing was great and we were able to get out in plenty of time. The calamari was average while the octopus was excellent. The pizza...More

    Thank Crawford99975
    Reviewed 5 January 2018
    Great option in New Canaan

    During warm days, grab one of the few tables on the street. Cold days, sit at the bar or the tables near the bar for the warmth of the brick oven. Food is always consistently good. Saturday lunch has a great prefix menu that is...More

    Thank EPB12345
    Reviewed 22 December 2017 via mobile
    Consistent and lively for lunch and dinner!

    Sole is a great place to grab lunch with friends. The Pre Fixe is cheap and cheerful! I like the vibe and decor as well!

    Thank Elizabeth G
    Reviewed 21 December 2017
    Holiday celebration

    Sole is warm and inviting, the service was excellent and the food was superb. Everyone had a wonderful experience. Even though it was a crowded Saturday night, we did not feel rushed in any way.

    Thank ammdmb
    Reviewed 14 December 2017
    Sole is wonderful

    At Sole the food is always great, the service is great, the ambiance is great, the prices are reasonable and the location is perfect. It is a great place for lunch and dinner or a drink at their hopping bar.

    Thank 1keithrichey
    Reviewed 11 December 2017
    A very nice evening

    Despite our lack of reservation for a Friday evening, we were greeted very warmly and promptly seated. Make no mistake - this is a nice restaurant with top-drawer dining. The layout made the place seem a little cramped and loud, but not unpleasantly so. The...More

    Thank chagebak
    Reviewed 17 November 2017
    A good place for lunch in downtown New Canaan

    Following a visit to the Glass House, we dropped in here for a mid-afternoon lunch. Despite the late lunch hour, the staff was very welcoming and we enjoyed a lovely meal, some of us with wine. We found the express lunch - an appetizer and...More

    Thank KVTraveler

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    whyme2
    28 June 2017|
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    Response from CirJon | Reviewed this property |
    There are several outdoor tables along the sidewalk, nothing expansive.
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    16 November 2016|
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    Response from Farrahsbo | Reviewed this property |
    Typical of the area....on the expensive side.
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    Restaurant Details

    Rating summary
    • Food
      Service
    • Value
      Atmosphere
    Average prices
    US$15 - US$30
    Cuisine
    Italian, Mediterranean, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner
    Restaurant features
    Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Takeout
    Dining Style
    Casual Elegant
    Good for
    Bar Scene, Romantic, Groups, Special Occasion Dining, Kids, Child-friendly
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
    5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
    Monday
    11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Tuesday
    11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Wednesday
    11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Thursday
    11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Friday
    11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    Saturday
    11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 105 Elm St, New Canaan, CT 06840-5405
      (Park St.)
    • Location: United States  >  Connecticut (CT)  >  New Canaan
    • Phone Number: +1 203-972-8887
    Description
    Whether you unwind with a glass of Pinot Grigio at the bar that encircles the exposed kitchen, or linger at a table for two beneath a striking arbor inspired by an Italian vineyard, you’ll be swept away by Solé. This sophisticated trattoria, located on Elm Street in the picturesque New England town of New Canaan, Connecticut, serves handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and succulent entrees in a relaxed, yet utterly cosmopolitan setting.
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