Union League Cafe

Name: Union League Cafe
Address: 1032 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, United States, 06510
Telephone: (203) 562-4299
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (2885)

$50 and over

French

1032 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510

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2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Fancy

Reminiscent of a Paris brasserie it is where old world charm meets the new. Warm and welcoming to New Haven's cafe society, it is located across from Yale University old campus. The restaurant offers menu and ambiance in a casual elegant style. Always using the best ingredients of the moment, Union League Café's food combines French classical traditions with a more contemporary approach to flavors, textures and native ingredients. Local and organic fish, meats, cheeses, produce and rare specialty products from around the world help our chefs create our award-winning cuisine.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French, Seafood
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Phone number
(203) 562-4299
Website
http://unionleaguecafe.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Olivier Durand
Catering
Please email banquets@unionleaguecafe.com for information. We look forward to planning your next event in one of our private rooms.
Private party facilities
Whether planning a simple luncheon or an elaborate dinner, we look forward to taking personal care of every detail of your entertaining needs. Together these timeless entertaining spaces offer you and your guests a relaxed but elegant ambiance complimented by exquisite service & the refined cuisine.

Location
1032 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Neighborhood
New Haven
Cross street
College Street
Parking details
The parking lot may be entered from Crown Street. Additional parking may be found at the corner of College and Crown Streets (parking garage), or in an additional parking garage found at the corner of Crown and High Street. These are less than a block away from Union League Café and all three are within walking distance of the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,885 people are saying

Union League Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Connecticut
Romantic
New Haven
Best Ambiance
New Haven
Great for fine wines
New Haven
Romantic
New Haven
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Union League Cafe offers a "wonderful culinary experience" with "exceptional food" and "superb service," making it a top choice for "special occasions" and "intimate dinners." Guests praise the "beautiful, warm atmosphere" and "classic French cuisine." Although renovations have caused minor disruptions, the overall dining experience remains "delightful" and "memorable."

2,885 Reviews

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Kirsten VIP
Austin21 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was wonderful, and the service excellent. A lovely experience.
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Linda VIP
Virginia1 review
4.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have eaten at Union League many times. Our experience this time was a little off, probably because they are remodeling and had to locate their restaurant to the upstairs ballroom. Little things were missing. They always serve a fabulous cosmo in the shaker and pour at the table. Not this time. They always have excellent decaf English Breakfast tea which is brewed loose in a pot. This time, they said they had it, but then had no decaf black tea at all. The food was definitely good, but not to their usual standard. Finally, the dining room felt very tight. The tables were just too close together; we could hear every word of every conversation that our neighbors were saying, and our waiter had a hard time even reaching to our table.
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Lisa
New York City3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant never disappoints. Food was delicious and expertly prepared. The beverage service was slow for the capacity that night.
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Frank VIP
New York City6 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 13, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
First of all we didn’t realize the beautiful main dining room was closed That was the beginning of a poor night and my wife’s chicken was like a frozen dinner The wait staff wasn’t the regulars and very unskilled And the patrons which usually dress up somewhat,many folks were wearing shorts and t shirts Grade D.
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Denise
New York City17 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Even though we dined upstairs (due to renovations in the main dining room), the experience, ambience, service and food were exceptional as always.
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Dennis VIP
New York City6 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a lovely lunch on a drizzly Saturday. Will go back again.
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Charles
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our 28 Anniversary celebration We had a memorable dining experience The meal was one of the best restaurant meals we have ever had The lamb loin and pasta entrees were outstanding The duck confit was delicious The service was superb Thank you Union League!
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Ari
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and fantastic food. Recommend to anyone.
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Jeannie
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and delicious food made for a delightful evening. Definitely recommend!
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Ross
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an outstanding dinner--all three courses. The birthday boy is a fan of Coquilles St. Jacques, which the chef offers on Tuesdays. Nevertheless, he made them for our celebrant's Thursday, June 5th birthday. On the hottest day of the year, so far, the Raspberry Lemon Pavlova's meringue shell was light and crisp; inside the raspberry sorbet was so cold and tart it effervesced on the tongue. Despite being a chocolate lover, this pavlova is the best dessert I've ever tasted.
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FAQs

Union League Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 562-4299.

Union League Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 2885 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 4, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

1032 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
College Street
Neighborhood
New Haven
Hours of operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The parking lot may be entered from Crown Street. Additional parking may be found at the corner of College and Crown Streets (parking garage), or in an additional parking garage found at the corner of Crown and High Street. These are less than a block away from Union League Café and all three are within walking distance of the restaurant.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Olivier Durand
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://unionleaguecafe.com/
Phone number
(203) 562-4299
Catering
Please email banquets@unionleaguecafe.com for information. We look forward to planning your next event in one of our private rooms.
Private party facilities
Whether planning a simple luncheon or an elaborate dinner, we look forward to taking personal care of every detail of your entertaining needs. Together these timeless entertaining spaces offer you and your guests a relaxed but elegant ambiance complimented by exquisite service & the refined cuisine.

Union League Cafe

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About this restaurant

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What 2,885 people are saying

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Review summary

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