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olea - New Haven
Price: Very Expensive•Spanish•4.8(1,443)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.Viñas Wine & Tapas - New Haven
Price: Moderate•Tapas / Small Plates•4.8(51)Chilean inspired 🇨🇱 wine & tapas
Featuring: local wine, wine flight tastings & live music
L'Orcio
Price: Moderate•Italian•4.8(2,297)RESERVATIONS:
Garden Tables - Outdoor Dining
Standard Tables- Indoor Dining
L'Orcio is an upscale dining establishment serving Contemporary Italian Cuisine. In house made specialty pastas like Ricotta Gnocchi, Papparedelle and Ravioli are only part of the L'Orcio experience. Chef d'Amuri, an Italian native, also works his magic grilling whole fish and juicy steaks and offers a variety of meat and fish dishes daily. Desserts like Tiramisu', Charlotte agli Amaretti and Lemon Tart are also prepared in house. A relaxing and elegant ambiance with a European flair is the perfect backdrop for lunch, dinner or spirits. Located in a refurbished historical home the restaurant offers a unique space their guests. Family owned and operated with an eye for detail L'Orcio has a lot to offer. Come in for a meal, a drink or just to say Ciao.The Luke Brasserie Bar & Cafe
Price: Moderate•Contemporary French / American•4.8(391)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.
The Melting Pot - New Haven
Price: Very Expensive•Fondue•4.6(9)Welcome to Melting Pot New Haven, a fun and interactive dining experience and social gathering place that specializes in savory and sweet tableside fondue and spirited beverages. Bring your friends and family together around the fondue table or at our spacious bar and enjoy a variety of menu and dining options that the Melting Pot has become famous for over the past 50 years.ZINC New Haven
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.7(2,996)Across from the historic New Haven Green, ZINC offers an innovative seed-to-plate menu that celebrates the surrounding community. Sustainable food has been the focus of ZINC since opening its doors in 1999 and has helped earn our place as a fixture in the downtown landscape. Our modern interpretation of “American Food” is local market inspired and globally infused with a focus on sustainable food, offering a dining experience fit for the most enthusiastic of foodies. ZINC offers a Wine Spectator award-winning wine menu.
Encore by Goodfellas
Price: Very Expensive•Italian•4.7(443)Goodfellas Restaurant is proud to present our newest venture, ENCORE by GOODFELLAS! New Haven’s most anticipated, fine dining establishment. With a combined 50 years in the restaurant industry, we bring a modern interpretation of an era when dining and entertainment went hand and hand; a space where eating and drinking and performances come alive in a luxury setting with exceptional service. Our newly renovated space boasts upper and lower level dining, a modern 40 seat bar and live entertainment every night. As always, our main commitment is on our award winning, well-rounded cuisine coupled with outstanding service. Our mission is to give our guests the ultimate night out with the highest quality food, wine, drink, service and entertainment.Union League Cafe
Price: Very Expensive•French•4.7(2,880)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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- SSilvanaVIPNew York City •13 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoOlea is an outstanding restaurant. Its modern Spanish cuisine is creative as it combines ingredients in special ways and uses ingredients in innovative ways. The menu is spot on. The wine list is very good, emphasizing Spanish wines, but presenting a good selection of other terroirs as well. The service was outstanding. We thank Hugo for helping to make our evening perfect.More infoolea - New HavenPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• New Haven•4.8
- SStanConnecticut •17 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoHave to go more often . Running very late due to accidents. Called and spoke with them. Said don’t worry get there as soon as possible.More infoThe Luke Brasserie Bar & CafePrice: Moderate• Contemporary French / American• New Haven•4.8
- MMehraNew York City •3 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 6, 2025Wonderful hospitality Great visit Would return soonMore infoHarvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New HavenPrice: Expensive• American• New Haven•4.4
- SScottVIPBaltimore / Maryland •11 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 3, 2025All the food was interesting and creative.Service the best we hod in years.More infoZINC New HavenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• New Haven•4.7
- CColbyVIPGreater Boston •5 reviews5.0Dined on May 31, 2025An amazing experience at Siena. The service was outstanding and food was delicious!More infoSiena New HavenPrice: Expensive• Italian• New Haven•4.7
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