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Union League Cafe, New Haven, CT

Union League Cafe

4.8
4.8
2822 Reviews
$50 and over
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–20:30
  • Phone number
    (203) 562-4299
  • Website
    http://unionleaguecafe.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Olivier Durand
  • Catering
    Please email banquets@unionleaguecafe.com for information. We look forward to planning your next event in one of our private rooms.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether planning a simple luncheon or an elaborate dinner, we look forward to taking personal care of every detail of your entertaining needs. Together these timeless entertaining spaces offer you and your guests a relaxed but elegant ambiance complimented by exquisite service & the refined cuisine.
  • Location
    1032 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510
  • Area
    New Haven
  • Cross Street
    College Street
  • Parking details
    The parking lot may be entered from Crown Street. Additional parking may be found at the corner of College and Crown Streets (parking garage), or in an additional parking garage found at the corner of Crown and High Street. These are less than a block away from Union League Café and all three are within walking distance of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,822 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Haven

    Best Overall

  • New Haven

    Best Food

  • New Haven

    Best Ambience

  • New Haven

    Great for fine wines

  • New Haven

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Union League Cafe offers an exquisite dining experience with "perfect" food, "exceptional" service, and a "beautiful" ambiance. It's a top choice for special occasions, featuring expertly prepared French cuisine and a historic setting. While some evenings may have slow service, the overall experience is "unparalleled" and consistently impressive.

2,822 Reviews

  1. Stephanie

    New York City

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Union League is always an elegant and delicious experience. Although expensive (think New York prices), this special place in New Haven provides an incredibly singular dining experience for any special occasion with friends or family. First, the service is second to none; everyone is attentive and warm and wants patrons to have the most enjoyable experience. Second, The food is expertly prepared; my favorite dishes are duck breast and tuna tartare. The meat is skillfully ready at your specified temperature, and the seafood is always fresh. Many of these fine-dining restaurants come up short when dessert arrives. Union League’s pastry chef creates gorgeous and diverse desserts for which we can always find room at the end of our meal. Whenever I want to show someone a gem, I take them to Union League.

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  2. Elliot

    New York City

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual very much enjoyed our meal at ULC. Ambience, food, service all great

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  3. Mike

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Union League is always a great experience. The appetizers, entrees, and desserts are always delicious creative, *and* visually pleasing. Sugar pumpkin bisque, fois gras, and salmon appetizers were amazing. Our halibut, salmon 'pastrami', and roast chicken entrees were each a wonderful combination of complex, delicate flavors and were perfectly cooked, made with such fresh ingredients. Truly a fine dining experience, highlighted by superior friendly service. We very much enjoyed our server.

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  4. Louise

    San Francisco

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elegant dining room, cosy in winter with a big fireplace. The food was excellent, especially my salmon soufflé appetizer with spinach in a lobster bisque. It was so pretty. Service was very smooth and friendly and I would recommend for a special occasion in particular.

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  5. Alice

    Malaysia

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Waitress gave very good recommendations on food and drink. Foods served were delicious too.

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  6. CURTIS

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had the chicken dish and the beef Wellington, Both were excellent. We had the soufflé for dessert and it too was flavorful. We’ve eaten there numerous times before but they were not on Saturday. The ambience before was great but the packed rooms and noise level was too much to enjoy the evening. The waitress and service though was excellent in spite of the crowded room. We’ll be back but not on a Saturday.

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  7. Ben

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is always amazing both in presentation and flavors in a beautifully classic environment. The star of the show was Johnathan. He truly put experience back in dining experience. The art has been lost in most places and he is a gem. Thank ULC for another night of memories.

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  8. Maureen

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice evening with my daughter. We enjoyed catching up in what felt like a very intimate setting where we could converse easily. Wonderful ambience.

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  9. ROBERT

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The is a wonderful restaurant. The food and service were superb. The noise level is usually not as loud as it was this time, but we were next to a boisterous table of seven. This was unusual from our experience. Highly recommended.

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  10. Desmond

    Connecticut

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service was impeccable and the food was sublime. This may have been the best food I’ve ever had! The waiter was knowledgeable and the staff provided us complimentary desserts and a card for me and my partner’s anniversary! We will definitely be returning, there’s no place like it.

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FAQs

Union League Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 562-4299.

Union League Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 2822 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 13 times today

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Google Map for Union League Cafe

1032 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    College Street
  • Area
    New Haven
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30–14:30 Dinner Tue–Sat 17:00–20:30
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The parking lot may be entered from Crown Street. Additional parking may be found at the corner of College and Crown Streets (parking garage), or in an additional parking garage found at the corner of Crown and High Street. These are less than a block away from Union League Café and all three are within walking distance of the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Olivier Durand
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://unionleaguecafe.com/
  • Phone number
    (203) 562-4299
  • Catering
    Please email banquets@unionleaguecafe.com for information. We look forward to planning your next event in one of our private rooms.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether planning a simple luncheon or an elaborate dinner, we look forward to taking personal care of every detail of your entertaining needs. Together these timeless entertaining spaces offer you and your guests a relaxed but elegant ambiance complimented by exquisite service & the refined cuisine.
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