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The Luke Brasserie Bar & Cafe, New Haven, CT

The Luke Brasserie Bar & Cafe

4.8
4.8
337 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary French / American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Fancy
  • Innovative
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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Cocktail Bar, Café
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (475) 666-8001
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Vincent Chirico

What 337 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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Haven

    Best Overall

  • New Haven

    Best Food

  • New Haven

    Best Service

  • New Haven

    Innovative

  • New Haven

    Great for fine wines

  • New Haven

    Romantic

  • New Haven

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Luke Brasserie Bar & Cafe in New Haven offers a dining experience that's "beyond excellent." Guests rave about its "amazing food," "creative cuisine," and "impeccable service." The atmosphere is welcoming, with a unique menu concept focused on shared dishes and courses. It's a "true gem" for special occasions or an intimate night out.

337 Reviews
  1. Karen

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food and great atmosphere! The best restaurant in New Haven!

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  2. Cedric

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service. Stellar food. Quirky and amazing waitress

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  3. Guy

    VIP

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Luke Brasserie is a stand out in the fine dining space. We opted for the three course lunch menu where you select two options and the chef selects the third. The precision of the cooking is otherworldly. Just one example--the white asparagus with truffle emulsion and piave cheese sprinkled on top was absolutely spectacular. Piave is similar to parmesan but more subtle, and that's the point--the combination with the truffle makes the dish just different enough to elicit a wow! New Haven has some nice spots with excellent food, but Luke is clearly aspiring to an entirely new level. Loved it!

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  4. Vincent

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I don't know what to say....Chef Vincent and his entire staff are perfection...food, drinks, service and music supplied by Dana after 9 pm, literally transports you into a culinary tranquility that's hard to find in the area ...in my humble opinion. One of the best in the state hands down...

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  5. Michael

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The concept and execution are excellent; interesting, shareable dishes that are a good fit for a couple. Generous pour for a glass of wine.

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  6. Dave

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delightful dining experience with great service located immediately adjacent to the Shubert.

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  7. Anthony

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The proximity to the Schubert makes it a perfect choice for a dinner before a show. The food was excellent. The service was attentive and friendly. A great choice for dinner.

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  8. Maxwell

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    More than five stars. Absolutely amazing. Every staff member there was so kind. My partner and I celebrated our anniversary here—we were greeted with champagne, gifted a delicious side on the house, and they even ended our night with a complimentary dessert. We could not have asked for a better experience. Everything was delicious. The burrata was fantastic. We will be returning & recommending this place to our friends!

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  9. Lisa

    VIP

    Denver

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the most amazing experience from start to finish. First time visiting Yale and found this restaurant on Yelp. The complimentary champagne to kick off the night was great then our table towards the back area felt like we had a private party. The food was exceptional. We tried most of the menu and all agreed it was probably one of the best dinners we have ever had. The steak was perfection. The cocktails were wonderful- we met the chef and truly thanked him for a memorable experience. Highly recommend!!

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  10. Joe

    VIP

    New York City

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent all around Back again soon Thank you team

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The Luke Brasserie Bar & Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 337 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
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for The Luke Brasserie Bar & Cafe

261 College St, New Haven, CT 06510-2405

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 2:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary French / American, Cocktail Bar, Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Executive chef
    Vincent Chirico
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Wine
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