Best Healthy Restaurants in Branford

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AmericanItalianSeafoodMexicanTapas / Small PlatesComfort Food

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New Haven

Neighborhoods

New Haven

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

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BarStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

12 restaurants available nearby

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1. Heirloom - New Haven

4.3

Awesome(1526)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 10 times today

Heirloom - New Haven is a healthy restaurant that prides itself on locally-sourced, heritage ingredients. The menu has been praised for its varied and rich selection of healthy options, as mentioned in one review, 'The menu is varied and rich in healthy, locally-sourced options.' The restaurant also offers a range of sustainable, organic, and biodynamic wines.

2. ZINC New Haven

4.7

Exceptional(2981)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 11 times today

Across from the historic New Haven Green, ZINC offers an innovative seed-to-plate menu that celebrates the surrounding community. Sustainable food has been the focus of ZINC since opening its doors in 1999 and has helped earn our place as a fixture in the downtown landscape. Our modern interpretation of “American Food” is local market inspired and globally infused with a focus on sustainable food, offering a dining experience fit for the most enthusiastic of foodies. ZINC offers a Wine Spectator award-winning wine menu.

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3. Strega - New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(36)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 4 times today

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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4. The Luke Brasserie Bar & Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(360)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French / American • New Haven

Booked 7 times today

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.

5. L'Orcio

4.7

Exceptional(2267)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 13 times today

RESERVATIONS:Garden Tables - Outdoor DiningStandard Tables- Indoor DiningL'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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6. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

4.6

Exceptional(292)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • New Haven

Booked 6 times today

Delight in the taste of customary American cuisine with a twist at Harvest Wine Bar. Harvest's menu features dishes, such as grilled calamari and lobster macaroni and cheese. Some of its main entrées range between seared sea scallops, as well as filet mignon with truffle mashed potatoes and roasted brussels sprouts with red wine demi-glace. At Harvest, guests can also enjoy different drinks for every course of the meal. It is also a great place for date night.$25 lunch 2 course pre fixe Live Jazz every Thursday 7-9PMWeekend Brunch Sat & Sun 11:30-3PMWine Specials Sunday & Wednesday

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7. Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos

4.6

Exceptional(351)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • New Haven

Booked 10 times today

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 diningNot 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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8. Pacifico - New Haven, CT

4.6

Exceptional(1426)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin / Spanish • New Haven

Booked 5 times today

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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9. John Davenport's at the Top of the Park - Omni New Haven

4.2

Awesome(428)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 4 times today

John Davenports is a 19th floor restaurant and bar that offers contemporary, approachable, coastal New England fare with the best views of New Haven.Our Executive Chef strives to resource sustainable, seasonal ingredients from local farmers, while taking pride in products made in house. His culinary team highlights the Atlantic coastline and its abundant offering from the sea. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the most captivating, panoramic views of the city, Long Island Sound, and Yale University to our community.

10. Caffe Bravo

4.7

Exceptional(337)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 9 times today

Caffe Bravo is a healthy Italian restaurant in New Haven, CT. They prioritize fresh ingredients and classic Italian recipes. Customers rave about the quality of their food, calling it 'fresh', 'delicious' and 'well-prepared'. Dishes like the homemade pasta with brussels sprouts and cauliflower are recommended, indicating a nutritious focus. The reviews also highlight the restaurant's 'terrific' and 'consistently great' food, suggesting a commitment to quality and health.

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Trish
Miami - Dade •16 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always a feel good experience dining at Terrain Westport! And food has always been a winning choice. This time we had pork tenderloin which was excellent. The chicken pot pie was so yummy just missing a solid portion of chicken. Looked so pretty and tasted great though, for sure. Service is always with a smile and helpful. Non alcoholic drinks were creative and tasty too!
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Terrain Cafe – WestportPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Westport
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4.7
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Michael
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I ordered the stuffed mushrooms. They were the smallest five stuffed mushrooms I’ve ever seen in my life definitely not worth the money.
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Tuscany - Mohegan SunPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Uncasville
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4.4
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ErickaVIP
New York City •16 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Service was phenomenal. Food was amazing. Love the ambiance.
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Heirloom - New HavenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• New Haven
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4.3
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Maureen
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Zinc is a wonderful desination in New Haven. Always dependable with consistently good food and service (over 20+ years) and always some new exciting thing on the menu. Love the location, food and staff always!
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ZINC New HavenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• New Haven
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4.7
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Stacey
New York City •52 reviews
4.0
Dined on Feb 10, 2025
Food was good quality. Wine list was excellent. Bar items were limited. Service was good and attentive. A pleasant experience. Will definitely go back to try their tasting menu. The presentation of food was unique and interesting. We did not try the second course or dessert. Overall a pleasant evening.
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Strega - New HavenPrice: Expensive• Italian• New Haven
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4.8

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