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1. Gioia - Wooster Street New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(443)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 31 times today

PLEASE NOTE: The rooftop at GIOIA does not accept reservations. Seating is first come, first served. Cheerful Italian food and drink in Wooster Square. Follow us @GioiaNHVOnline reservations are now available through our website!!!

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2. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

4.5

Awesome(314)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • New Haven

Booked 9 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

3. Siena New Haven

4.7

Exceptional(275)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 12 times today

Located inside The Blake Hotel, welcome to Siena New Haven... a bridge where Italian tradition meets modern contemporary flare. Antipasti, artisanal crostini, from scratch pasta, and so much more available to you. Our menu features a carefully curated cocktail program and extensive wine list. Siena New Haven is located on the lobby floor. Guests can also visit the High George by Siena - New Haven's premiere rooftop bar, located on the 6th floor and open year round. It is outfitted with a full bar and lighter food options. High George by Siena Rooftop is open Friday & Saturday. Reservations are not required. We are open to the public and available for semi-private and private events.

4. ZINC New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(2997)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 9 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.

5. olea - New Haven

4.9

Exceptional(1444)

$$$$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.

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6. Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar

4.7

Exceptional(1247)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Haven

Booked 25 times today

We are a New York steakhouse with a twist. Our Executive Chef is the only one in Southern Connecticut to use the old world technique of skillet cooking; producing the most perfectly cooked steak. Besides our steak entrees, we also offer the freshest seafood, lamb and duck entrees, as well as daily specials prepared to perfection by our master chefs. All of our beef is perfectly aged and hand cut on the premises. We use only the finest ingredients, the freshest seafood and Prime Angus beef; each presented with simple elegance. Enjoy our homemade specialty breads and desserts.***On Sunday, June 15, Father's Day, we will NOT be serving our brunch menu. We will be serving our regular menu without burgers. Thank you for your understanding.

7. Olives and Oil

4.5

Awesome(246)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • New Haven

Booked 4 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.**

8. South Bay

4.5

Awesome(484)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • New Haven

Booked 10 times today

In early 2019, the Siguenza Family welcomed the newest additions to the JS Restaurant Group with the openings of South Bay New Haven and South Bay Greenwich. These are the eighth and ninth restaurants for the Siguenzas as they continue to share their creativity, energy, and passion to provide an exquisitely warm and welcoming dining experience in the communities they serve.

9. L'Orcio

4.8

Exceptional(2302)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 21 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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10. Encore by Goodfellas

4.7

Exceptional(449)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 14 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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Updated on 6/17/2025

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Bay
New York City •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food was amazing! And it had a nice atmosphere:)
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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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Wendy
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Amazing food as always! Service is always great and they make you feel like family!
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Gioia - Wooster Street New HavenPrice: Expensive• Italian• New Haven
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4.8
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AnnieVIP
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Wonderful to sit outside and listen to jazz and eat delicious food while still being able to have a great conversation with the music blending. Terrific cocktails!
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Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New HavenPrice: Expensive• American• New Haven
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4.5
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SilvanaVIP
New York City •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 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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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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