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L'Orcio, New Haven, CT

L'Orcio

4.7
4.7
2040 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian
RESERVATIONS:
Garden Tables - Outdoor Dining
Standard Tables- Indoor Dining

L'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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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (203) 777-6670

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Francesco d'Amuri

  • Private party facilities

    L'Orcio has a private dining area that works well for small intimate functions as well as large groups of up to 40. Menus are customized to customers requests.

  • Private party contact

    Alison: (203) 777-6670

  • Neighborhood

    New Haven

  • Cross street

    Pearl and Eld Streets

  • Parking details

    Metered off street parking is available in the State Pulaski Lot at State and Eld St. which is located 1/2 a block from the restaurant. Additional metered off street parking is available at the lot on State and Trumbull St 1.5 blocks from restaurant.

  • Public transit

    Minutes a way from Union Station.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

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What 2,040 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

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  1. coletteh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great flavors, charming waiter, welcoming ambience, decent prices
  2. Eater

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice people, lovely dinner! Would go back any time!
  3. Hunterje

    New York Area

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding restaurant great food service and atmosphere
  4. NancyB

    New England

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    What a special cozy little place. We had the Burrata, white bean and sausage soup, pasta with smoked pancetta, and pasta with broccoli rabe and sausage. All we delightful. Definitely coming back. Service was good.
  5. AshleyA

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was phenomenal. Our waitress was an Angel and so accommodating. i had dined there before but this was the first time my family had an Im always nervous about everyone enjoying themselves. Everyone said they couldn’t wait to come back and would certainly make it a “go-to” on our restaurant list. Thanks again, we’ll see you soon!
  6. SuzanneC

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious as always, the specials are a highlight. Server was attentive
  7. JeffreyG

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delicious, the gnocchi with vodka sauce was the best we ever had. The staff is fantastic and I recommend Ava she is a phenomenal and we ordered her recommendations. One of the best experiences we've had in a long time. Highly suggest this restaurant to all and we will definitely be going back
  8. Hunterje

    New York Area

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding restaurant. Beautiful atmosphere, great wines , drinks and food. Terrific selection and prices as well. Highly recommend
  9. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Dinner with friends.
  10. KMC56

    New York Area

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great night at L'Orcio. The food, drinks, service and ambience were perfect. It was our friends' first time here and they loved it! My Branzino special was delicious, as were the homemade pasta and the Saltimboca dishes. Also great cappuccinos and berry crepe. We will return soon!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was great … just enough attention without being overbearing. Food is fantastic. My husband thought it was the best espresso he’s had after dinner.
  12. luv2dineout

    New York Area

    28 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We always enjoy dining at L'Orcio. The food is very good and the staff is attentive.
  13. johnV

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent as usual,service too! Would highly recommend .
  14. MarionB

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience3
    Food was decent service was slow wasn’t very busy
  15. KCOBrien

    New England

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Outstanding pasta dishes at fair prices
  16. queenpatty

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Took my husband out for his birthday dinner. Table location was great. Server was great. Drinks were great. He loved his veal chop with noodles and mushroom gravy. My filet sea bass was good with spinach and potatoes. Desserts were normal nothing exciting to me so we didn’t order any. Overall We were very happy and would return again.
  17. LynetteA

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    We went.for two friends birthday dinner. The food was great. The waiter was suppose to bring out the desserts with a candle and did not That was disappointing. He was very nice but absent at times. No candle or centerpiece on the tables and none of the tables were set upon arrival. We had a good time and will return but hope some things are tweaked.
  18. DianeK

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Memorable meal. Cozy ambiance. Professional service
  19. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came with our friebds and enjoyed a very nice neal, lovely food and good ambience. Thank you.
  20. RistoranteUomo

    New York Area

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very good as usual. Lamb chops and veal chop special. Excellent
  21. BobC

    New York Area

    42 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    42 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Booked L’Orcio early on the day we wanted to go and the only time available was 7:45, a bit later than we wanted. When we got there (7:30) we were seated immediately by the hostess. Big plus! Our server was attentive but not intrusive and provided great service throughout the meal. We shared an appetizer of eggplant and ricotta/chives. It was delicious! For dinner we had the chicken scallopini and the ricotta ravioli - both were served quickly and hot! They were outstanding! We’ve been to L’Orcio a number of times and have never been disappointed! Bravo!
  22. BarbaraA

    New England

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 7, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    A very nice evening with friends.
  23. LindH

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Very disappointing meal. Had the branzino which was very bland as were the undercooked roasted potatoes. Included a very small portion of unseasoned spinach. Presentation of food was poor. Tiramisu was mostly cream with powered cocoa on top. Service was just ok.
  24. Mark

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The food—Pollo Limone, blanched spinach and a few roasted new potatoes was simple but with clear flavor delineations that created a wonderful aggregate. I have eaten here numerous times and appreciate the that the restaurant is never overcrowded, but instead has an inviting local atmosphere.
  25. DanielD

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, great food in a quiet setting. Highly recommend
  26. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Went on NYE with a group of friends - was a great experience overall. Their homemade pastas are delicious.
  27. JohnB

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very nice meal for two. Quiet romantic dinner, which was so different from the norm. I think every table, and some with 6-8 people all spoke in quiet tones and respect for others. Tasteful low key music. Excellent meal and service was spot on
  28. Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    Service not up to previous standard. We were shown to a table which was dark and in the throughway. We requested (and received) reseating. Food excellent
  29. SuzanneC

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    The food was as always delicious. 6 stars for Gnocchi AllaVodka….
  30. RussellG

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Reasonably priced, excellent service, L'Oricio cocktail is a perfect use of alcohol and outstanding food from beginning to end.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Pretty good place. I’d come back
  32. GinaB

    New York Area

    27 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience1
    We went for a family birthday celebration. I walked in and all of the tables only had white table cloth - no candle, flower, plant or other decor. Tables were also not set. I felt like the ambience right at the start was non-existent. Hubby sat by the window and complained of the coldness due to the insufficient window insulation. We order appetizers: the Burrata wasn’t real Burrata. It was mozzarella buffalo. We had to send back the stuffed sardines - they were nasty-smelling and tasted like the bottom of a swamp. I asked the waitress where the sardines came from and she didn’t know nor did she find out for us. Don’t order the sardines. I ordered the cheese & cold cut plate with melon. There was no melon on the plate. Also, their website menu was totally different than the menu we got. Main courses: the strip steak was served with a salad instead of a hot vegetable. My husband didn’t like that. My seafood di mare was in a red sauce that did not resemble an Italian sauce. It was a fishy broth with no flavor. We thought the shrimp and clams were overly fishy. I have to say, I was thoroughly disappointed eating here and will NOT return.
  33. TinaO

    New England

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent food, beautiful old brownstone. A little noisy as the restaurant was full. Our meals were excellent fresh homemade pastas and our meals were presented well. Our cheese plate food quality was excellent but presentation was pretty blah. Would absolutely recommend.
  34. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was wonderful, as usual. It was very busy but our server really hustled and made our dining experience very pleasant.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food was delicious. We definitely will be returning to this restaurant on our Smooth Jazz excursions at the Lymans Center. Their olive oil for bread dipping did not need anything make it taste better. It must have been very high quality. I should have asked the name of it.
  36. Doug

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Food for excellent, some of the best I've had in a long, long while. The food took a little long to get out, but once it was there, it was very much worth the wait. I made a small, but unusual, request for the table before my girlfriend and I arrived, and believe me, it made her night. 6/5 for the service, I will certainly be returning.
  37. Mike

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was excellent! Service was good felt like the only issue was the waiter was trying to rush us out, other than that fantastic food and drinks!
  38. MarcA

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great night -- as usual. Quality food, quality ambiance, quality service.
  39. Pedro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I would recommend this place 100% for any occassion and the gastronomy is excellent
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply outstanding

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

L'Orcio does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now. L'Orcio also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 777-6670.

L'Orcio is rated 4.7 stars by 2040 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today
Google Map for L'Orcio

806 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Pearl and Eld Streets

  • Neighborhood

    New Haven

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Italian

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Metered off street parking is available in the State Pulaski Lot at State and Eld St. which is located 1/2 a block from the restaurant. Additional metered off street parking is available at the lot on State and Trumbull St 1.5 blocks from restaurant.

  • Public transit

    Minutes a way from Union Station.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Francesco d'Amuri

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

  • Phone number

    (203) 777-6670

  • Private party facilities

    L'Orcio has a private dining area that works well for small intimate functions as well as large groups of up to 40. Menus are customized to customers requests.

  • Private party contact

    Alison: (203) 777-6670

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