Caffe Bravo

4.7

339 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 10 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Healthy
Charming

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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Location
794 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06511
Phone number
(203) 772-2728
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Giovanni Morra
Delivery & takeout
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Popular dishes

Burrata PomodoriniUS$15.00
Burrata | Cherry Tomatoes | Pesto
AranciniUS$14.00
Fried Risotto | Mozzarella | Ground Beef | Peas | Marinara | Parmigiano
Broccoli Rabe & SausageUS$15.00
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe | Garlic | Sweet Italian Sausage
PolpetteUS$13.00
Veal, Pork & Beef Meatballs | Marinara | Iceberg Lettuce
Calamari FrittiUS$13.00
Fried Calamari | Lemon | Marinara
Carciofi FrittiUS$12.00
Fried Artichoke Hearts | Pesto Aioli

Zuppe (Soups)

Tortellini con BrodoUS$9.00
Pasta e FagioliUS$11.00
House-made Pasta | Cannellini Beans | Garlic | Tomatoes | Parmigiano

Insalate (Salads)

Add Chicken $7 | Shrimp $8 | Salmon $9 | Tuna Salad $6

La RucolettaUS$10.00
Arugula | Shaved Parmigiana | Lemon Vinaigrette
La RomanaUS$11.00
Romaine | Caesar Dressing | Croutons | Parmigiana
La MelaUS$11.00
Arugula | Apples | Gorgonzola | Candied Walnuts | Lemon Vinaigrette
MediterraneoUS$11.00
Mixed Greens | Red Onions | Carrots | Tomatoes | Fennel | Citrus Vinaigrette
Beet SaladUS$14.00
Roasted Red Beet | Goat Cheese | Arugula
NicoiseUS$20.00
Grilled Salmon | String Beans | Potatoes | Boiled Egg | Kalamata Olives | Onions | Mixed Greens

Pasta

House-made with imported organic semolina

Rigatoni alla VodkaUS$16.00
Pink Vodka Cream Sauce
Gnocchi SorrentinaUS$16.00
Wild Mushroom & Truffle Oil-Filled Agnolotti | Sage | Brown Butter Sauce | Roasted Walnuts
Rigatoni alla ButteraUS$17.00
Crumbled Sweet Italian Sausage | Peas | Pink Cognac Cream Sauce | Ricotta
Bucatini Cacio e PepeUS$18.00
House-made Bucatini Pasta | Pecorino Romano Cream Sauce | Cracked Black Pepper
Rigatoni BologneseUS$18.00
Veal, Pork & Beef Ragu
Gamberi Spaghetti alla ChitarraUS$19.00
Sautéed Shrimp | Cherry Tomatoes | White Wine | Garlic

Al Forno

Melanzane alla ParmigianaUS$16.00
Breaded Eggplant | Mozzarella | Parmigiana | Basil | Marinara
Lasagna con CarneUS$18.00
Veal, Pork & Beef Ragu | Bechamel Sauce | Mozzarella | Marinara

Entrees

Pollo MilaneseUS$17.00
Breaded Chicken Cutlet | Sliced Tomatoes | Arugula | Fresh Mozzarella | Red Onions
Polpo alla Griglia US$19.00
Grilled Spanish Octopus | Chickpea Puree | Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Grilled SalmonUS$16.00
Topped with Lemon & Fresh Parsley | Roasted Vegetables
Vitello LimoneUS$19.00
Veal Scaloppini | Capers | Lemon | Sautéed Spinach
Grigliata di MareUS$17.00
Grilled Sea Scallops | Shrimp | Salmon | Farro Salad

Panini

Served on house-made focaccia

SienaUS$14.00
Chicken Cutlet | Lettuce | Tomato | Mayonnaise
SorrentoUS$13.00
Fresh Tuna Salad | Celery | Carrots | Herbs & Mayonnaise
RavelloUS$15.00
Prosciutto di Parma | Fresh Mozzarella | Tomatoes | Basil
CapreseUS$12.00
Fresh Mozzarella | Tomatoes | Basil | Roasted Red Peppers

What 339 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Haven
Child-friendly
New Haven
Healthy
New Haven
Neighbourhood gem
New Haven
Italian

Review summary

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Caffe Bravo delights with "authentic Italian cuisine" in a "cozy neighborhood setting." Patrons rave about "outstanding service" and "delicious food." The "homemade pasta" and "terrific ambiance" create a memorable dining experience. This East Rock gem offers a "friendly atmosphere" and is a "favorite spot" for locals and visitors alike.

339 Reviews

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Marisa
New York City13 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Le Mela salad and the Grigliata di mare are my go to dishes. There were 6 of us for dinner on Saturday night. Had to go early before a show so seating was not a problem. Everyone was thrilled with their meals. Four had pasta dishes and all plates were clean! The new redecorating warmed up the atmosphere. Always love going to Bravo! Great food, great service!
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Michela VIP
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and attentive service. We will be back!
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Lindy Lee VIP
New York City70 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service at Caffe Bravo are consistently excellent. The specials, however, can be extraordinary. They feature creative culinary pairings that taste even better than they read. Last night's example featured a swordfish dish with eggplant and more. The atmosphere is "neighborhood" comfortable-friendly and unpretentious
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Eric
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 14 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We’ve always enjoyed Cafe Bravo as the food is always good here!
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Steven VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 11 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love to go to Bravo. Go weekly, often twice weekly. Steve Wolfson
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Steven VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly, warm, a good meal. Love this place. And love the staff.
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Susan VIP
Chicago23 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an excellent neighborhood restaurant serving authentic hand-crafted Italian courses, including homemade pastas and superb antipasta and salads. The wine and cocktail menus are excellent, and the servers are wonderfully warm and attentive.
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Richard
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great place where 4 friends to reconnect with excellent food, service and atmosphere.
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Steven VIP
New York City4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is my home away from home. Love the place. It’s my trattoria.
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Maria
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was fabulous!!! Meal delicious. Couldn’t have been a better experience . Thank you
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FAQs

Caffe Bravo offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Caffe Bravo also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 772-2728.

Caffe Bravo is rated 4.7 stars by 339 OpenTable diners.

Caffe Bravo does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 10 times today

794 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06511

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(203) 772-2728
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30–14:30 Dinner Mon–Sat 17:00–21:00
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Giovanni Morra
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Gift card

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Caffe Bravo

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Agnello

Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

Fusilli Siciliana

Antipasti (Appetizers)

Burrata PomodoriniUS$15.00

AranciniUS$14.00

Broccoli Rabe & SausageUS$15.00

PolpetteUS$13.00

Calamari FrittiUS$13.00

Carciofi FrittiUS$12.00

Zuppe (Soups)

Tortellini con BrodoUS$9.00

Pasta e FagioliUS$11.00

Insalate (Salads)

La RucolettaUS$10.00

La RomanaUS$11.00

La MelaUS$11.00

MediterraneoUS$11.00

Beet SaladUS$14.00

NicoiseUS$20.00

Pasta

Rigatoni alla VodkaUS$16.00

Gnocchi SorrentinaUS$16.00

Rigatoni alla ButteraUS$17.00

Bucatini Cacio e PepeUS$18.00

Rigatoni BologneseUS$18.00

Gamberi Spaghetti alla ChitarraUS$19.00

Al Forno

Melanzane alla ParmigianaUS$16.00

Lasagna con CarneUS$18.00

Entrees

Pollo MilaneseUS$17.00

Polpo alla Griglia US$19.00

Grilled SalmonUS$16.00

Vitello LimoneUS$19.00

Grigliata di MareUS$17.00

Panini

SienaUS$14.00

SorrentoUS$13.00

RavelloUS$15.00

CapreseUS$12.00

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How is Caffe Bravo restaurant rated?

Does Caffe Bravo offer gift cards?

Is Caffe Bravo currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Dining areas

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