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Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.8 (141)
$31 to $50
Italian
2 Forest St, New Canaan, CT 06840

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Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
New Canaan

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Cava Wine Bar offers Chef Nube Siguenza’s modern approach to Italian cuisine with local ingredients, fresh seasonal menus and a family principle of hospitality.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30–15:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 15:30–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Nube Siguenza
  • Area
    New Canaan
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

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Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant.

4.8

4.8
(141)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Fairfield

    Great for fine wines

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant delights with "delicious" dishes like Scallops, Veal Marsala, and Chicken Pappardelle. Known for "great service" and a lively bar, it offers a "lovely" ambiance and "reasonable" prices. Outdoor dining and a diverse menu, including raw options, enhance its appeal as a "favorite" local spot.
141 Reviews
  1. Darren

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went to celebrate special occasion with a small group and couldn’t have had a better time!

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  2. jeanna Gold

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 30 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent as always. Delicious, love the ambience, and my birthday brûlée! Thank you!

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  3. Bob Gold

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 25 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    All 3 entrees were great - Scallops, Veal Marsala and Chicken Pappardelle. Octopus appetizer was nice.

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  4. Lorraine Gold

    Coastal Georgia5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 13 October 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great menu and dependable choice for dinner. One of our favorites.

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  5. Randy Gold

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 October 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely restaurant! The food was delicious, and the staff were all very friendly and attentive. We will definitely be back!

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  6. Anne

    New York City21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 September 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our go to birthday lunch spot. Always delicious price fix .

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  7. Michael Gold

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a solid, consistent local spot for good Italian food. The dining area is a bit dark but overall a comforting venue. At times when there are large parties, it can be a bit noisy. We do enjoy the food and it is on our "go to" list for a mid-week dinner. The staff is always very friendly. And, the bar can be pretty lively on the weekends.

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  8. Louise

    London7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great family meal for 5 people at Cava. Service was excellent, cocktails were good and food was tasty.

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  9. Jan Gold

    New York City14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 August 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always enjoy a lovely dinner here. The food is so good and the prices reasonable. Staff are very attentive and friendly. The dining room could do with just a bit of brightening yet it’s still attractive.

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  10. Cheryl Gold

    New York City56 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 August 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cava has always been a favorite, plus it has made many smart changes recently. First, it lowered(! ) its wine-by-the-glass prices; most other restaurants moved to higher prices for their bottom line. Second, as fantastic as its menu is, many groups include patrons who prefer raw, sushi-like items. Their addition of several allows my family members to each find their favorites each time. Their outdoor dining is lovely-ample tables, see and be seen! If you, like we, are trying to make the most of summer outdoor dining, Cava should be on your list.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 11:30–15:30 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:30–20:30 Fri, Sat 15:30–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Dress Code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Chef Nube Siguenza
  • Area
    New Canaan
  • Parking Details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Wine

FAQs

Wednesdays are a standout, a guest reports a prix-fixe menu and 30% off bottles of wine on Wednesdays and enjoyed their meal; for a quieter visit, Monday evenings have been described as especially quiet.

Guests often describe the portions as generous or plentiful, several reviews specifically call portions generous and some entrées plentiful.

Yes, Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant's cozy, slightly dim dining room, attentive service and strong wine list make it a popular choice for romantic evenings and special occasions.

For a calmer visit, midweek evenings are best, guests report Monday and Tuesday nights tend to be quiet; if you’re after value, Wednesday dinner’s prix fixe and 30%‑off bottles is popular.

Cava feels warm and cozy, reviewers describe a slightly dim, pleasant dining room with attentive service and a comfortable indoor‑outdoor vibe, great for a relaxed dinner or date night.

Yes, Cava offers outdoor seating: guests have sat on a covered patio for lunch and reviewers describe a pleasant indoor‑outdoor dining blend.

Casual dress, comfortable, informal attire is appropriate; nothing formal is required.

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Cava Wine Bar & Restaurant

4.8
$31 to $50
Italian
New Canaan

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
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