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1. The Melting Pot - New Haven

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4.7

Exceptional(15)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Fondue • New Haven

Booked 21 times today

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.

2. Olives and Oil

4.5

Awesome(250)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • New Haven

Booked 6 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! **Please note that most of the seating in our restaurant is at High-Top tables, bar height tables. If you or someone in your party requires a low/dining height table please contact us directly as we are unable to guarantee those limited tables without advance planning.**

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3. Viñas Wine & Tapas - New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(52)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • New Haven

Booked 5 times today

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

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4. 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar

4.2

Awesome(178)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • New Haven

Booked 8 times today

80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar is a modern twist on classic fare with a focus on shareable plates, elevated bar food & approachable craft cocktails in a vibrant atmosphere with two bars, a large private patio, and multiple options for private dining and events. Chef Sonia Salazar of Te Amo Tequila Bar & Barracuda Bistro & Bar delivers another delicious menu to the area. menu highlights include wonton tuna nachos, watermelon feta salad, short rib tacos, mussels in a lobster bisque, and the specialty drink menu features a seasonal selection of delicious summer cocktails with ingredients such as vodka, bourbon, tequila and gin with fresh watermelon, blackberries, basil & mint. Don't miss the Sunday Brunch from 11am - 3pm.Our summer patio dining is an oasis in the center of the theater district with quick access to the Shubert Theater and College St. Music Hall.

5. ROLi - New Haven

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4.9

Exceptional(9)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • New Haven

Booked 18 times today

Modern European Restaurant & BarChef Partner Roland OlahROLi draws from the diverse flavors and techniques found across Europe. Chef Roland, classically trained in French cuisine, draws from his intense learnings, Hungarian roots, and decades of experience to craft thoughtful, from-scratch dishes that evoke depth, memory, and emotion.

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6. Lazeez Indian Cuisine

4.8

Exceptional(5)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Indian • New Haven

Booked 3 times today

Experience the real homemade Indian cooking in New Haven.

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7. John Davenport's at the Top of the Park - Omni New Haven

4.3

Awesome(430)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 1 time today

John Davenports is a 19th floor restaurant and bar that offers contemporary, approachable, coastal New England fare with the best views of New Haven.Our Executive Chef strives to resource sustainable, seasonal ingredients from local farmers, while taking pride in products made in house. His culinary team highlights the Atlantic coastline and its abundant offering from the sea. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the most captivating, panoramic views of the city, Long Island Sound, and Yale University to our community.

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8. Chacra Peruvian Cuisine - New Haven

4.1

Excellent(108)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • New Haven

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.

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9. Barracuda Bistro & Bar

3.8

Excellent(84)

$$$$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!

10. It's Thai Time

4.4

Awesome(2)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Thai • New Haven

At It's Thai Time Restaurant, we believe that great food and great company go hand in hand. Our mission is to create memorable dining experiences by providing exceptional service and delicious cuisine. We are committed to using only the freshest ingredients and supporting locals. Our team is made up of talented individuals with a passion for food and hospitality. Our chefs have years of experience and are dedicated to creating dishes that are both delicious and visually stunning. Our servers are friendly and knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure our guests have an unforgettable experience.

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J
Jerry
New York City •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We were so excited that TMP opened up again in CT and the new location did not disappoint. Diana was fantastic as our server, the food was fab & we can’t wait to go back.
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The Melting Pot - New HavenPrice: Very Expensive• Fondue• New Haven
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4.7
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Antonella
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The food was amazing and so was the service. It was my first time there, I had the steak and eggs brunch paired with a caesar chicken salad. The tea and lemon mocktail was delicious (I ordered two) fair pricing for two. Deff a spot i'd visit again for a nice relaxing brunch.
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Olives and OilPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• New Haven
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4.5
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Mark
New York City •1 review
4.0
Dined on Jun 21, 2025
Food was good, Nice little place, Service was good!
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80 Proof American Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• American• New Haven
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4.2
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IgorVIP
Connecticut •8 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
The food was outstanding and the service exceptional—this spot has officially earned a place in my go-to restaurant rotation.
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Viñas Wine & Tapas - New HavenPrice: Moderate• Tapas / Small Plates• New Haven
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Alabama •1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
We had a special occasion meal, and the staff made it a wonderful experience. The food was the best Indian food I have had anywhere, and the prices were very reasonable. I highly recommend!
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Lazeez Indian CuisinePrice: Moderate• Indian• New Haven
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4.8

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