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1. Consiglio's - New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(547)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 6 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."

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2. olea - New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(1404)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • New Haven

Booked 4 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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3. Encore by Goodfellas

4.6

Exceptional(367)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 19 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.

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4. Heirloom - New Haven

4.3

Awesome(1511)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 20 times today

A Farm Coastal Restaurant located inside the Study at Yale Hotel on Chapel Street at the heart of Yale University Campus in New Haven, CT. Our friends, farmers & growers in Connecticut, New England & beyond supply us with heritage ingredients showcasing the farm & coastal bounty, integral to American Heirloom Cooking. Our wine collection includes wines from Italy, Spain, France, Australia, Germany, South Africa and the United States. Our wine choices are eclectic and distinctive with a focus on value and boutique labels as well as Sustainable, Organic and Bio dynamic selections. Inviting warmth and hospitality, local-heartfelt fare; eclectic wines and cocktails and a commitment to honest service and value are paramount to the Heirloom experience.

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5. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

4.5

Awesome(285)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • New Haven

Booked 7 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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6. ZINC New Haven

4.7

Exceptional(2974)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 4 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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7. L'Orcio

4.6

Exceptional(2260)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 12 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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8. Gioia - Wooster Street New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(355)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 35 times today

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 @GioiaNHVOnline reservations are now available through our website!!!

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9. Olives and Oil

4.4

Awesome(213)

$$$$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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10. Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar

4.6

Exceptional(1115)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Haven

Booked 23 times today

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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Nina
New York City •36 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We love this place, but be ready for a whole new menu! We used to love the duck nachos now replaced with duck tostados...they are good but not like the nachos. That could be personal though. The place is still wonderful. Our waiter was amazing a lot of fun. It is now owned by the same restaurant group that owns Union League, but still nothing like Union League-the atmosphere is still the same.
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ZINC New HavenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• New Haven
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4.7
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Lynn
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The petite filet, garlic mashed potatoes, and creamed spinach was excellent - as usual!!! The service (by Lexi) was also terrific - not too overbearing and just right. Lexi was terrific!!! Thank you, Iron Chef Chop House for making our Christmas holidays even merrier!!!
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Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• New Haven
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4.6
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MountainGuyvip
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Best restaurant in the state ; well Prepared delicious food, casual elegant setting. It can get a bit loud- noise dampeners please. But I do love this place
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Gioia - Wooster Street New HavenPrice: Expensive• Italian• New Haven
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4.8
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Arjet
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
Olea always delivers. We had another great dinner. The oysters, the heads-on shrimps and the octopus were amazing. I had my usual, the duck confit, which was as delicious as ever. Once again, their service was impeccable. Juan Carlos, the owner, is such a nice man. Thank you for the wonderful dinner.
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olea - New HavenPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• New Haven
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4.8
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Susan
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 3, 2024
Great service and delicious lunch. The chicken salad sandwich and fries were perfect! Can’t wait to explore more items on the menu! Next time…
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Heirloom - New HavenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• New Haven
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4.3

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