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1. Encore by Goodfellas

4.6

Exceptional(356)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 24 times today

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.

2. L'Orcio

4.6

Exceptional(2259)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 10 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.

3. Caffe Bravo

4.8

Exceptional(320)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 5 times today

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.

4. ZINC New Haven

4.7

Exceptional(2969)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 9 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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5. Consiglio's - New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(540)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 12 times today

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."

6. olea - New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(1401)

Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • New Haven

Booked 16 times today

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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7. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

4.6

Exceptional(278)

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

8. Olives and Oil

4.4

Awesome(211)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • New Haven

Booked 11 times today

Brought to you by the team at Elm City Social, Olives and Oil explores Chef John Brennan's modern take on rustic Italian cuisine, wine, and life in a vintage setting.What you'll find inside: fresh ingredients, small plates, brick oven-fired pizza, and a delicious raw bar.Serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch!

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9. The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(654)

Price: Expensive

• American • Wallingford

Booked 20 times today

The Library Wine Bar & Bistro is a neighborhood gem because of its charming setting, excellent food, and top-notch service. Customers love the ambiance, noting it as 'unmatched' and 'charming'. The reviews consistently highlight the quality of food and drinks, with one patron even calling the chef 'amazing'. It's not just about the food though, the staff at The Library Wine Bar & Bistro are frequently praised for their friendly and attentive service. The Library Wine Bar & Bistro is definitely a place you'll want to come back to.

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10. Pacifico - New Haven, CT

4.6

Exceptional(1411)

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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New York City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great food and great service. A nice way to start off the holiday week!
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Morgan
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We came here for our birthdays and we were incredibly blown away by the service and the food. We had shrimp and lobster wontons and the miso mustard was 10/10. Then for entree we had the petite filet and waygu hanger, both outstanding. Sides were whipped potatoes and creamed spinach. I would highly recommend this place the food was just amazing.
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Prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, Huntington, NYPrice: Very Expensive• American• Huntington
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4.7
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Susanvip
Chicago / Illinois •19 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful food, charming staff, and beautiful decor - in a pleasant residential neighborhood. I've been eating here for 25 years and never had a bad meal.
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Caffe BravoPrice: Moderate• Italian• New Haven
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4.8
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Saveena
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
The dishes were excellent! We ordered the sea bass, lamp chops, and butternut squash pasta. The grilled veggie appetizer and burrata salad was exquisite as well. We loved the service; our server was so attentive to our needs and did an excellent job. We also enjoyed the cocktails and mocktails as well. Thank you for a wonderful family dinner experience!
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L'OrcioPrice: Moderate• Italian• New Haven
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4.6
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Camille
Nashville •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Service was amazing. Staff really did a great job to go above and beyond for our birthday celebration. Food was good, traditional Italian options and generous portions. We were there on a Monday night so it was fairly quiet but you can tell the room can have a lively ambiance.
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Encore by GoodfellasPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• New Haven
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10 restaurants available nearby

1. Encore by Goodfellas

2. L'Orcio

3. Caffe Bravo

4. ZINC New Haven

5. Consiglio's - New Haven

6. olea - New Haven

7. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

8. Olives and Oil

9. The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

10. Pacifico - New Haven, CT

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