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1. Strega - New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(69)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 8 times today

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.

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2. Chacra Peruvian Cuisine - New Haven

4.4

Awesome(103)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • New Haven

Booked 4 times today

Patio Seating Now Available!Chacra celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Peru and brings an exciting exploration of this multicultural cuisine to New Haven. Chacra honors Peru’s deeply rooted and diverse heritage, including its native Criollo, Chinese Chifa and Japanese Nikkei cuisines; its name a tribute to Peru’s famous farming fields and its popular national drink “Pisco” Chacra welcomes you to discover our unique take on contemporary Peruvian cuisine, an intriguing blend of authentic and innovative dishes that are, in a word, unforgettable. Bold flavors, exotic aromas, unique cocktails and a vast selection of local and international beers, that will take you on an amazing journey that is anything but everyday BUEN PROVECHO!!!We are happy to announce that Chacra pisco-bar has been honored the Best Latin Restaurant & the Best Late Night statewide as well Best Peruvian, Best Brunch, Best lunch in New Haven County by Connecticut Magazine for their BEST OF CONNECTICUT 2024.

3. Olives and Oil

4.5

Awesome(240)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • New Haven

Booked 22 times today

Brought to you by the team at Elm City Social, Olives and Oil explores Chef John Brennan's modern take on rustic Italian cuisine, wine, and life in a vintage setting.What you'll find inside: fresh ingredients, small plates, brick oven-fired pizza, and a delicious raw bar.Serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch!

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4. Barracuda Bistro & Bar

4.4

Awesome(80)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin American • New Haven

Booked 2 times today

Named one of the top Latin American restaurants in the state by Connecticut Magazine, Barracuda Bistro & Bar is a Latin American Gastro Bar, now located on Crown St in downtown New Haven directly behind 80 PROOF. The owner & chef of Barracuda, Sonia Salazar, grew up in Colombia but trained as a chef in the United States. The food & drink menu she has cultivated combine the authentic flavors and ingredients of Latin America with traditional American comfort food. The food, the drinks & the casually sophisticated ambiance is perfect for happy hour, dinner, or a late night affair. Noteworthy: Arepas, yuca nachos, mojitos, margaritasLocated near the Yale campus, Yale Rep Theater, Art galleries and much more. If you have tried Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos or 80 PROOF come taste where Chef Salazar started it all!

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5. Viñas Wine & Tapas - New Haven

4.9

Exceptional(46)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • New Haven

Booked 7 times today

Chilean inspired 🇨🇱 wine & tapasFeaturing: local wine, wine flight tastings & live music

6. olea - New Haven

4.9

Exceptional(1439)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • New Haven

Booked 11 times today

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.

7. L'Orcio

4.8

Exceptional(2286)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 27 times today

RESERVATIONS:Garden Tables - Outdoor DiningStandard Tables- Indoor DiningL'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.

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8. Consiglio's - New Haven

4.9

Exceptional(594)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 41 times today

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."

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9. Tre Scalini Ristorante - CT

4.6

Exceptional(236)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 13 times today

Tre Scalini Ristorante in CT is the real deal when it comes to Italian cuisine. Customers rave about the 'authentic Italian food' and 'traditional' yet innovative menu. The ambiance is described as warm and inviting with a touch of elegance. It's clear that this restaurant delivers on both flavor and atmosphere, making it a beloved New Haven icon.

10. Atelier Florian

4.1

Excellent(754)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • New Haven

Booked 14 times today

Here at Atelier Florian, we welcome you to experience a full array of fresh sea-to table dishes and sustainable meats and produce from local purveyors in a relaxing ambiance that is true to the finest European tradition. Our chefs work hard to bring you the freshest and most tantalizing seafood-centered masterpieces, the heartiest meats and poultry and the healthiest composed salads, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, all with an elegant Belgian twist.

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valerie
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Had a wonderful waitress my pasta was delicious highly recommend
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Olives and OilPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• New Haven
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4.5
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Janetti
Connecticut •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Everything was great! The vibe, the service and the food made my birthday better than I thought it would be! I will definitely be coming back!!
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Barracuda Bistro & BarPrice: Moderate• Latin American• New Haven
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4.4
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Steven
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 29, 2025
Great experience all around. Fine dining in New Haven in a gracious warm setting with a cool vibe and exceptional food and service.
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Strega - New HavenPrice: Expensive• Italian• New Haven
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4.8
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cece
Connecticut •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 14, 2025
I honestly loved the service. The waiter was so sweet to our table , i loved the food 10/10 would recommend to anyone who love a nice dinner date.
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Viñas Wine & Tapas - New HavenPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• New Haven
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4.9
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Gianna
1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 13, 2025
The service was great the waiter was super patient and nice. When we arrived it was pretty empty but not long after multiple groups walked in. Noise level was perfect and the decorations and just the place itself was very pretty. Me and my boyfriend really enjoyed the food here it was delicious. 10/10
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Chacra Peruvian Cuisine - New HavenPrice: Moderate• Peruvian• New Haven
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4.4

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