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The Luke Brasserie Bar & Cafe
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Moderate
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Contemporary French / American
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4.8
(332)
Chef Vincent is excited to bring a dynamic contemporary brasserie experience to New Haven.
Chef Vincent has worked with such culinary giants as:
Charlie Trotter, Daniel Boloud, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Marcus Samuellson, Rocco Dispirito, Georges Blanc, Paul Bocuse, Michel Geurard, and Stephen Starr.
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Caffe Bravo
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.8
(320)
In New Haven, Connecticut, Caffe Bravo is an Italian restaurant that serves up quality authentic Italian dishes and other European specialties. Each of our pastas are house-made. The Caffe Bravo menu has extensive options for any taste, including starters, salads, pasta dishes, and entrees.
Caffe Bravo provides only the freshest ingredients and emphasizes classic Italian meals using recipes that have been handed down for generations. Its elegant, cozy dining room & outdoor heated patio provides customers with a relaxed atmosphere that makes the meal even more enjoyable.
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Consiglio's - New Haven
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.8
(541)
Consiglio's Restaurant: A True Taste of Italy in the Heart of New Haven's Little Italy District
Consiglio's Restaurant has been a staple of the Little Italy district in New Haven for over 80 years. Founded in 1938, this third-generation, family-owned establishment offers a romantic and comfortable atmosphere and uses old-world, family-inspired recipes to create delicious dishes.
Consiglio's menu is focused on delivering affordable, delectable food for guests to enjoy any day of the week. Start your meal with an appetizer like the cauliflower with truffle oil, eggplant rollatini, or the fried calamari. For the main course, indulge in popular dishes like the Lobster Ravioli, Homemade Cavatelli and Braciole, or their award-winning Lasagna, which recently took home the title of "Best Pasta in the State."
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olea - New Haven
Top-rated food
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Price: Very Expensive
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Spanish
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4.8
(1403)
In the heart of downtown New Haven, Connecticut, Olea offers an innovative interpretation of Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine. Chef Manuel Romero and his team explore these flavors in their food, wine, and cocktails, locally sourcing many products and importing specialty items from the Mediterranean region.
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Union League Cafe
Price: Very Expensive
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French
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4.8
(2822)
Reminiscent of a Paris brasserie it is where old world charm meets the new. Warm and welcoming to New Haven's cafe society, it is located across from Yale University old campus. The restaurant offers menu and ambiance in a casual elegant style. Always using the best ingredients of the moment, Union League Café's food combines French classical traditions with a more contemporary approach to flavors, textures and native ingredients. Local and organic fish, meats, cheeses, produce and rare specialty products from around the world help our chefs create our award-winning cuisine.
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Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar
Price: Expensive
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Steakhouse
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4.6
(1103)
We are a New York steakhouse with a twist. Our Executive Chef is the only one in Southern Connecticut to use the old world technique of skillet cooking; producing the most perfectly cooked steak. Besides our steak entrees, we also offer the freshest seafood, lamb and duck entrees, as well as daily specials prepared to perfection by our master chefs. All of our beef is perfectly aged and hand cut on the premises. We use only the finest ingredients, the freshest seafood and Prime Angus beef; each presented with simple elegance. Enjoy our homemade specialty breads and desserts.
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Strega - New Haven
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.6
(26)
The name of the restaurant is inspired by the Legend of Janare of Benevento. Strega means ‘witch’ in Italian and Benevento is considered the “city of witches”.
At Strega, our mission is to transport our guests to the Italy we cherish. Drawing inspiration from traditions across the Italian peninsula, we are dedicated to crafting an authentic Italian experience. With a profound appreciation and understanding of Italy’s rich history and culinary heritage, we prioritize using imported Italian products and are committed to maintaining authenticity in our recipes and menu selections.
At Strega, we believe that cooking with seasonal, authentic ingredients means there is not need for unnecessary embellishment - our food tastes great, is fresh, and at its peak. Our experience is crafted through a series of selected choices. We take pride in serving freshly made dishes, embracing wholesome Italian cooking with fresh and healthy ingredients.
We look forward to serving downtown New Haven.
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Gioia - Wooster Street New Haven
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.8
(343)
PLEASE NOTE: The rooftop at GIOIA does not accept reservations. Seating is first come, first served.
Cheerful Italian food and drink in Wooster Square. Follow us @GioiaNHV
Online reservations are now available through our website!!!
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Adriana's - New Haven
Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.5
(23)
Adriana's is a New Haven, CT landmark. The restaurant showcases traditional Italian cuisine, but with the special touch of both chef owners, who learned their craft at culinary school in Rome, Italy. Staple dishes include their famous John Dory Seabass and Stuffed Veal. Also known for their rather large portions, exceptional service/staff and extensive wine list. Stop by and enjoy one of the best restaurants in New Haven, CT
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La Lupa Ristorante - North Haven
Great vibe
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Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.1
(119)
La Lupa is an innovative way to appreciate the taste of traditional recipes handed down from our grandmothers or from our family, elaborated with unaltered passion, and the essence of Rome, Italy. The recipes that are used to create the La Lupa brand are the result of extensive research, keeping together the methods of family tradition, the discovery of secret ingredients and of each cooks own personal methods.
The excellence of the dishes offered, the pleasant and familiar atmosphere that reigns within the restaurant, the right balance between quality and price, seasoned with the sympathy and professionalism of the owners and staff, are the strengths of the restaurant.
We grant everyone who dines with us in North Haven, CT, the opportunity to experience Rome!!
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Encore by Goodfellas
Price: Very Expensive
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Italian
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4.6
(356)
Goodfellas Restaurant is proud to present our newest venture, ENCORE by GOODFELLAS! New Haven’s most anticipated, fine dining establishment. With a combined 50 years in the restaurant industry, we bring a modern interpretation of an era when dining and entertainment went hand and hand; a space where eating and drinking and performances come alive in a luxury setting with exceptional service. Our newly renovated space boasts upper and lower level dining, a modern 40 seat bar and live entertainment every night. As always, our main commitment is on our award winning, well-rounded cuisine coupled with outstanding service. Our mission is to give our guests the ultimate night out with the highest quality food, wine, drink, service and entertainment.
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L'Orcio
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.6
(2259)
RESERVATIONS:
Garden Tables - Outdoor Dining
Standard Tables- Indoor Dining
L'Orcio is an upscale dining establishment serving Contemporary Italian Cuisine. In house made specialty pastas like Ricotta Gnocchi, Papparedelle and Ravioli are only part of the L'Orcio experience. Chef d'Amuri, an Italian native, also works his magic grilling whole fish and juicy steaks and offers a variety of meat and fish dishes daily. Desserts like Tiramisu', Charlotte agli Amaretti and Lemon Tart are also prepared in house. A relaxing and elegant ambiance with a European flair is the perfect backdrop for lunch, dinner or spirits. Located in a refurbished historical home the restaurant offers a unique space their guests. Family owned and operated with an eye for detail L'Orcio has a lot to offer. Come in for a meal, a drink or just to say Ciao.
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Pacifico - New Haven, CT
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Moderate
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Latin / Spanish
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4.6
(1411)
We are located in the heart of downtown New Haven NY times, Zagat, Hartford Courant rated, featuring extraordinary Nuevo-Latino cuisine. Along with traditional tapas, some of our signature dishes include Seafood Paella, Skirt Steak with Chino-Latino stir fried rice, Caramelized Salmon and Dulce de Leche Cheesecake. Among some other favorites are our Sangria and award winning Mojitos (Best Mojito – CT Magazine) which will surely liven your day.
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Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos
Price: Moderate
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Mexican
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4.4
(344)
Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos ( translation: I Love Tequila) is a modern Mexican restaurant and tequila bar featuring delicious tequila cocktails, and a completely unique taco experience. Whether you are going out for happy hour, date night or late night partying, the sophisticated atmosphere combined with two fully stocked bars & open kitchen will have you loving Te Amo. Located adjacent to the New Haven green, across from the Omni Hotel and through the plaza from the Shubert Theater.
Noteworthy: Margaritas flights, flaming queso, one of a kind tacos, summer terrasse dining
Not finding your available time? Check out our sister locations Barracuda Bistro & Bar & 80 PROOF American Kitchen & Bar (also on open table)
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Villa Lulu
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.6
(519)
Located on “Restaurant Row” in historic downtown New Haven at The Shops at Yale, Villa Lulu’s bi-level space is a multi-sensory experience filled with eclectic artwork, vibrant textiles, an open kitchen, and lively bar scene. The menu is a bold and seasonal illustration of exceptional Italian cuisine, from market fresh and prime meat, to Neapolitan style pizza and al dente pasta dishes. Enjoy a beautiful selection of Italian wine varietals. Mixology comes in the form of creative interpretations of the classics and the use of premium spirits, house-made tinctures, syrups, purees, and infusions. Come check out why Villa Lulu was named in the New York Times 52 Best Places to Visit in 2023!

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