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1. L'Orcio

4.8

Exceptional(2296)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 24 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.

2. olea - New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(1442)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Spanish • New Haven

Booked 12 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.

3. Olives and Oil

4.5

Awesome(246)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • New Haven

Booked 18 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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4. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

4.4

Awesome(312)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • New Haven

Booked 12 times today

Delight in the taste of customary American cuisine with a twist at Harvest Wine Bar. Harvest's menu features dishes, such as grilled calamari and lobster macaroni and cheese. Some of its main entrées range between seared sea scallops, as well as filet mignon with truffle mashed potatoes and roasted brussels sprouts with red wine demi-glace. At Harvest, guests can also enjoy different drinks for every course of the meal. It is also a great place for date night.$25 lunch 2 course pre fixe Live Jazz every Thursday 7-9PMWeekend Brunch Sat & Sun 11:30-3PMWine Specials Sunday & Wednesday

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5. Heirloom - New Haven

4.4

Awesome(1537)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 15 times today

A Farm Coastal Restaurant located inside the Study at Yale Hotel on Chapel Street at the heart of Yale University Campus in New Haven, CT. Our friends, farmers & growers in Connecticut, New England & beyond supply us with heritage ingredients showcasing the farm & coastal bounty, integral to American Heirloom Cooking. Our wine collection includes wines from Italy, Spain, France, Australia, Germany, South Africa and the United States. Our wine choices are eclectic and distinctive with a focus on value and boutique labels as well as Sustainable, Organic and Bio dynamic selections. Inviting warmth and hospitality, local-heartfelt fare; eclectic wines and cocktails and a commitment to honest service and value are paramount to the Heirloom experience.

6. ZINC New Haven

4.7

Exceptional(2996)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 13 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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7. The Luke Brasserie Bar & Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(390)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French / American • New Haven

Booked 11 times today

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.

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8. Encore by Goodfellas

4.7

Exceptional(443)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 18 times today

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.

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9. Pacifico - New Haven, CT

4.6

Exceptional(1440)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin / Spanish • New Haven

Booked 11 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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10. Consiglio's - New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(610)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 24 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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Updated on 6/11/2025

Consiglio's - New Haven

4.8

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Linda
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Mussels appetizer was delicious. Rigatoni with chick peas was yummy and so flavorful. The strawberry rhubarb eclair and sorbet knocked it out of the park!!
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Gioia - Wooster Street New HavenPrice: Expensive• Italian• New Haven
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4.8
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Rashell
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We went to Cast Iron for my husband’s birthday and let me tell you everything was amazing!! It was great to have complementary popcorn instead of bread on the table. Every single one of our dishes came to the table piping out! I loved how attentive the staff was. Once they noticed you were done with your cast iron they would come and take it off your table to make room for the rest of your dinner items. We will definitely be back! It was a great experience.
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Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• New Haven
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4.7
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Mehra
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Wonderful hospitality Great visit Would return soon
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Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New HavenPrice: Expensive• American• New Haven
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4.4
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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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4.7
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Caryll
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
The food was delicious!! Service was excellent!!
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Olives and OilPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• New Haven
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4.5

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