Caffe Bravo

4.7

339 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Neighborhood 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 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Giovanni Morra
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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Popular dishes

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

Zuppe (Soups)

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

Insalate (Salads)

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

La Rucoletta$10.00
Arugula | Shaved Parmigiana | Lemon Vinaigrette
La Romana$11.00
Romaine | Caesar Dressing | Croutons | Parmigiana
La Mela$11.00
Arugula | Apples | Gorgonzola | Candied Walnuts | Lemon Vinaigrette
Mediterraneo$11.00
Mixed Greens | Red Onions | Carrots | Tomatoes | Fennel | Citrus Vinaigrette
Beet Salad$14.00
Roasted Red Beet | Goat Cheese | Arugula
Nicoise$20.00
Grilled Salmon | String Beans | Potatoes | Boiled Egg | Kalamata Olives | Onions | Mixed Greens

Pasta

House-made with imported organic semolina

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

Al Forno

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

Entrees

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

Panini

Served on house-made focaccia

Siena$14.00
Chicken Cutlet | Lettuce | Tomato | Mayonnaise
Sorrento$13.00
Fresh Tuna Salad | Celery | Carrots | Herbs & Mayonnaise
Ravello$15.00
Prosciutto di Parma | Fresh Mozzarella | Tomatoes | Basil
Caprese$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
Kid-friendly
New Haven
Healthy
New Haven
Neighborhood gem
New Haven
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

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 March 1, 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 February 23, 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 February 17, 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 February 14, 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 February 11, 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 February 3, 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 January 21, 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 January 11, 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 January 10, 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 January 7, 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 takeout 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

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 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
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 Pomodorini$15.00

Arancini$14.00

Broccoli Rabe & Sausage$15.00

Polpette$13.00

Calamari Fritti$13.00

Carciofi Fritti$12.00

Zuppe (Soups)

Tortellini con Brodo$9.00

Pasta e Fagioli$11.00

Insalate (Salads)

La Rucoletta$10.00

La Romana$11.00

La Mela$11.00

Mediterraneo$11.00

Beet Salad$14.00

Nicoise$20.00

Pasta

Rigatoni alla Vodka$16.00

Gnocchi Sorrentina$16.00

Rigatoni alla Buttera$17.00

Bucatini Cacio e Pepe$18.00

Rigatoni Bolognese$18.00

Gamberi Spaghetti alla Chitarra$19.00

Al Forno

Melanzane alla Parmigiana$16.00

Lasagna con Carne$18.00

Entrees

Pollo Milanese$17.00

Polpo alla Griglia $19.00

Grilled Salmon$16.00

Vitello Limone$19.00

Grigliata di Mare$17.00

Panini

Siena$14.00

Sorrento$13.00

Ravello$15.00

Caprese$12.00

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Does Caffe Bravo offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Caffe Bravo restaurant rated?

Does Caffe Bravo offer gift cards?

Is Caffe Bravo currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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