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Consiglio's - New Haven
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(635)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."olea - New Haven
Price: Very Expensive•Spanish•4.9(1,448)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.
Strega - New Haven
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.8(101)The name of the restaurant is inspired by the Legend of Janare of Benevento. Strega means ‘witch’ in Italian and Benevento is considered the “city of witches”.
At Strega, our mission is to transport our guests to the Italy we cherish. Drawing inspiration from traditions across the Italian peninsula, we are dedicated to crafting an authentic Italian experience. With a profound appreciation and understanding of Italy’s rich history and culinary heritage, we prioritize using imported Italian products and are committed to maintaining authenticity in our recipes and menu selections.
At Strega, we believe that cooking with seasonal, authentic ingredients means there is not need for unnecessary embellishment - our food tastes great, is fresh, and at its peak. Our experience is crafted through a series of selected choices. We take pride in serving freshly made dishes, embracing wholesome Italian cooking with fresh and healthy ingredients.
We look forward to serving downtown New Haven.The Luke Brasserie Bar & Cafe
Price: Moderate•Contemporary French / American•4.8(396)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.
Siena New Haven
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.6(277)Located inside The Blake Hotel, welcome to Siena New Haven... a bridge where Italian tradition meets modern contemporary flare. Antipasti, artisanal crostini, from scratch pasta, and so much more available to you. Our menu features a carefully curated cocktail program and extensive wine list. Siena New Haven is located on the lobby floor. Guests can also visit the High George by Siena - New Haven's premiere rooftop bar, located on the 6th floor and open year round. It is outfitted with a full bar and lighter food options. High George by Siena Rooftop is open Friday & Saturday. Reservations are not required. We are open to the public and available for semi-private and private events.Tre Scalini Ristorante - CT
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(247)If you are looking for the warmth and inviting ambiance of an elegant, yet affordable Italian restaurant, look no further than Tre Scalini Ristorante in Tariffville. Diners can gaze out onto the ever popular Wooster Street as they enjoy their meal thanks to the many windows along the restaurant’s front. An upper balcony area offers seating that overlooks the main dining floor and features chandelier lighting for an added touch of elegance and romance. Dishes you are sure to enjoy at Tre Scalini Ristorante include the calamaretti fritti, gnocchi saporiti, spaghetti carbonara and the salmone alla brace. With so many pasta, seafood, poultry and beef menu items to choose from, you are sure to find something that is pleasing for everyone at Tre Scalini Ristorante.
Gioia - Wooster Street New Haven
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.7(457)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 @GioiaNHV
Online reservations are now available through our website!!!Union League Cafe
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.7(2,892)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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- AArtVIPNew York City •39 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWow! This was some of the most amazing food I've had in a long time. All of it from start to finish. And the owners couldn't be nicer! You have to try Strega.More infoStrega - New HavenPrice: Expensive• Italian• New Haven•4.8
- EEDDIENew York City •9 reviews5.0Dined 4 days agoMagnificent food and professional service. I recommend the duck confit and the octopus 🐙 appetizer. You can't have a bad meal at Olea.More infoolea - New HavenPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• New Haven•4.9
- KKimberlyFort Lauderdale •1 review5.0Dined on Jul 21, 2025Food was excellent!!! Service was fabulous. Beautiful weather for using their outside seatingMore infoHarvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New HavenPrice: Expensive• American• New Haven•4.5
- GGordieNew York City •1 review5.0Dined on Jul 18, 2025Friendly and attentive staff, great menu and wonderful presentation of meals. Thank you!More infoHeirloom - New HavenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• New Haven•4.3
- SSteveNashville •34 reviews5.0Dined on Jul 9, 2025Food and wine list are very good and the food preparation was excellent. The whipped chesse was superb.More infoZINC New HavenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• New Haven•4.7
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