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1. ZINC New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(2996)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 2 times today

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.

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2. Il Gabbiano - New Haven

4.5

Awesome(357)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 16 times today

Il Gabbiano is an Italian Steakhouse brought to the historical waterfront district and neighborhood of the city of New Haven, Connecticut by Chef Valentino Stakaj owner of the city's iconic Adriana's on Grand Avenue and La Lupa in North Haven, Valentino has rebuilt the famous restaurant location at 501 Long Wharf Drive which overlooks the Long Island Sound. Monday to Sunday happy hour from 12:00-6:00pm drink and appetizer specials every day.

3. olea - New Haven

4.9

Exceptional(1443)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • New Haven

Booked 4 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.

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4. Consiglio's - New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(614)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 5 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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5. Pacifico - New Haven, CT

4.6

Exceptional(1441)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin / Spanish • New Haven

Booked 6 times today

We are located in the heart of downtown New Haven NY times, Zagat, Hartford Courant rated, featuring extraordinary Nuevo-Latino cuisine. Along with traditional tapas, some of our signature dishes include Seafood Paella, Skirt Steak with Chino-Latino stir fried rice, Caramelized Salmon and Dulce de Leche Cheesecake. Among some other favorites are our Sangria and award winning Mojitos (Best Mojito – CT Magazine) which will surely liven your day.

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6. Jack's Bar & Steakhouse

4.0

Excellent(682)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Haven

Booked 12 times today

Jack’s Bar and Steakhouse offers its customers sophisticated, gourmet dining, conveniently located in the heart of New Haven. Known for their incomparable USDA Prime grade steaks with equal parts perfect char and mouthwatering tenderness, each bite rewards diners with unsurpassed flavor and quality, in no small part due to their infrared broiler and their unfailing commitment to source only the best and juiciest cuts. Jack’s strives to provide an unsurpassed fine dining experience, in the kind of warm and welcoming environment one expects from a family-owned restaurant. While steaks anchor the menu, the cuisine is diverse and dynamic, keeping customers returning time and again to enjoy a favorite staple item or sample a delicious new addition.-- --

7. L'Orcio

4.8

Exceptional(2299)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 18 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. 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar

4.2

Awesome(177)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • New Haven

Booked 8 times today

80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar is a great spot for birthday celebrations. It's praised for its attentive staff, fantastic food, and vibrant atmosphere. Reviewers have celebrated their birthdays here and appreciated the special treatment they received. With a variety of delicious dishes and approachable craft cocktails, this restaurant is a hit for casual celebrations or regular dinner with friends.

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9. Lobster Shack - East Haven

4.3

Awesome(33)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • East Haven

Booked 2 times today

The Lobster Shack is located on the beautiful Connecticut shoreline in East Haven. If you're searching for Connecticut's Best Lobster Roll then visit us!

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10. Barracuda Bistro & Bar

3.6

Very Good(82)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin American • New Haven

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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BarryVIP
New York City •25 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food. Paella is well prepared. The sauce used for the cauliflower tapa is delightful. We were seated upstairs and were the only party seated upstairs which was very isolating . There were plenty of tables downstairs. Overall, though, a good experience.
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Pacifico - New Haven, CTPrice: Moderate• Latin / Spanish• New Haven
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4.6
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Anita
1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We sat outside and it lovely, Delicious and service was excellent
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Consiglio's - New HavenPrice: Moderate• Italian• New Haven
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4.8
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SilvanaVIP
New York City •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Olea 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.
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olea - New HavenPrice: Very Expensive• Spanish• New Haven
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4.9
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Amelia
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great view and excellent food. There were plenty of options to satisfy the whole family and it was all cooked to perfection!
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Il Gabbiano - New HavenPrice: Expensive• Italian• New Haven
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4.5
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ScottVIP
Baltimore / Maryland •11 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 3, 2025
All the food was interesting and creative.Service the best we hod in years.
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ZINC New HavenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• New Haven
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4.8

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