Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Connecticut
  4. New Haven
  5. New Haven
Villa Lulu, New Haven, CT

Villa Lulu

4.2
4.2
550 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Good for business meals
Located on “Restaurant Row” in historic downtown New Haven at The Shops at Yale, Villa Lulu’s bi-level space is a multi-sensory experience filled with eclectic artwork, vibrant textiles, an open kitchen, and lively bar scene. The menu is a bold and seasonal illustration of exceptional Italian cuisine, from market fresh and prime meat, to Neapolitan style pizza and al dente pasta dishes. Enjoy a beautiful selection of Italian wine varietals. Mixology comes in the form of creative interpretations of the classics and the use of premium spirits, house-made tinctures, syrups, purees, and infusions. Come check out why Villa Lulu was named in the New York Times 52 Best Places to Visit in 2023!

Restaurants you may also like

View all

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:15 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:15 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Rafael Palomino
  • Catering
    Please visit our website - https://villaluluct.com/catering/ or call us at 203-691-7177 to discuss your catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Villa Lulu private dining room can accommodate up to 50 guests. Larger parties may be accommodated in the main dining room. The private dining room is perfect for small gatherings, and business dinners. Let us create a menu that will delight both you and your guests. Please ask for Karol at 203-691-7177
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Cross street
    Crown Street
  • Parking details
    Villa Lulu validates parking only from the Crown Street Garage for dinner (after 4 PM) only. Please come in with your white Crown Street Garage ticket and we will provide a validation.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card

Experiences

  • Bottomless Mimosa Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Check out New Haven favorite brunch spot! Bottomless Mimosa & Bellini's $20 per person/90 Min. Delicious options for everyone if the group, from Hanger steak and eggs to mesclun salad. Great for groups & families. #bottomlessmimosa #brunch #weekend
    Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Photo
  • Tapas Menu at the Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at the bar for cocktails and special tapas menu. Villa Lulu's tapas menu has great items to share including charcuterie boards, arancini, gnocchi, clams, and more. Tapas Menu is available at the bar only. #tapas #charcuterie #arancicni
    Tapas Menu at the Bar Photo

What 550 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Villa Lulu offers a charming dining experience with "great food and service." Its location near the Shubert Theater makes it an ideal spot for theatergoers. The ambiance is warm and inviting, and dishes like the "mushroom pappardelle" and "branzino puttanesca" are highly praised. Some reviews mention occasional service delays, but the overall experience is positive and memorable.
550 Reviews
  1. MichaelN VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful experience great service and atmosphere.this will be my new favorite go to place.pricing is great.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Stephanie

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great service. Perfect location if you are seeing a show at the Shubert.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Dominic

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My wife and I have been to Villa Lulu mulltiple times to attend shows at the Shubert. We have never been disappointed. The food, in our view, has always been excellent. My wife had the Chicken Picata and I had the Branzino this last visit on 3/22. Two nice glasses of wine with dinner. Our server, Samatha was attentive and friendly. All the staff we encounted were excellent.

    Is this helpful?

  4. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really stands with best Italian restaurants in New Haven.

    Is this helpful?

  5. Jeff VIP

    Greater Boston84 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Family Italian restaurant . Excellent paperadelle with mushrooms!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Corinna

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first experience was the hostess, she was lovely and accommodating. Our waiter was so helpful and pleasant. Our dinner was so delicious. We enjoyed our entire experience. We hope to visit again soon!

    Is this helpful?

  7. John

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time eating here. Great meal and lovely venue.

    Is this helpful?

  8. Sandy

    New York City16 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    As always the food was excellent and the selection varied. Service was very good, wait staff professional and efficient. Ambience was quiet and well lit. A very good experience overall.

    Is this helpful?

  9. Brandon

    Mobile1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience plus the 4 course was outstanding.nice people, rich food, a real Italian experience for sure.i would recommend them ten times over.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Harper

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    I called in advance to confirm we could order the prix fixe menu, but when we arrived the server told us it was unavailable. My fungi pappardelle was very good, though my date's steak was pretty significantly undercooked. The server very graciously took it off the check. Overall a positive experience, and I am interested in coming back to try the dessert cocktails (espresso martini affogato???).

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Villa Lulu offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Villa Lulu also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 691-7177.

Villa Lulu is rated 4.2 stars by 550 OpenTable diners.

Villa Lulu 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


Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Villa Lulu

230 College St, New Haven, CT 06510-2404

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Crown Street
  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:15 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:15 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Villa Lulu validates parking only from the Crown Street Garage for dinner (after 4 PM) only. Please come in with your white Crown Street Garage ticket and we will provide a validation.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Rafael Palomino
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please visit our website - https://villaluluct.com/catering/ or call us at 203-691-7177 to discuss your catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Villa Lulu private dining room can accommodate up to 50 guests. Larger parties may be accommodated in the main dining room. The private dining room is perfect for small gatherings, and business dinners. Let us create a menu that will delight both you and your guests. Please ask for Karol at 203-691-7177
Gift card

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

Send a gift card
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable, Inc. 1 Montgomery St Ste 500, San Francisco CA 94104 - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo