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Villa Lulu
281 reviews4.6Italian$$$$New HavenBooked 15 times todayZINC New Haven
2688 reviews4.6Contemporary American$$$$New HavenBooked 32 times todayHOME
106 reviews4.7American$$$$BranfordBooked 12 times todayolea - New Haven
1148 reviews4.9Spanish$$$$New HavenBooked 28 times todayGeronimo - New Haven
889 reviews4.6Southwest$$$$New HavenBooked 33 times todayHeirloom - New Haven
1365 reviews4.3Contemporary American$$$$New HavenBooked 23 times todayL'Orcio
2028 reviews4.6Italian$$$$New HavenBooked 25 times todayOrdinary - New Haven
97 reviews4.8Comfort Food$$$$New HavenBooked 20 times todayJack's Bar & Steakhouse
564 reviews4.5Steakhouse$$$$New HavenBooked 30 times todaySteakhouse at Millpond Gathering
177 reviews4.3Steakhouse$$$$North Haven (CDP)Booked 20 times todayPacifico - New Haven, CT
1273 reviews4.6Latin / Spanish$$$$New HavenBooked 11 times todayCaffe Bravo
207 reviews4.6Italian$$$$New HavenBooked 11 times todayHamilton Park
128 reviews4.6American$$$$New HavenBooked 5 times todayOak Haven Table & Bar
167 reviews4.6Contemporary American$$$$New HavenBooked 1 time todayThe Anchor Spa
44 reviews4.8Caribbean$$$$New HavenBooked 6 times today
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Chacra Peruvian Cuisine - New Haven
10 reviews4.8Peruvian$$$$New HavenBooked 10 times today Geronimo - New Haven
889 reviews4.6Southwest$$$$New HavenBooked 33 times todayCamacho Garage
1039 reviews4.6Contemporary Mexican$$$$New HavenBooked 20 times today80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar
51 reviews4.1American$$$$New HavenBooked 8 times todayHeirloom - New Haven
1365 reviews4.3Contemporary American$$$$New HavenBooked 23 times todayTe Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos
262 reviews4.5Mexican$$$$New HavenBooked 42 times todayL'Orcio
2028 reviews4.6Italian$$$$New HavenBooked 25 times todayIl Gabbiano - New Haven
9 reviews4.2Italian$$$$New HavenBooked 14 times todayJack's Bar & Steakhouse
564 reviews4.5Steakhouse$$$$New HavenBooked 30 times todayOrdinary - New Haven
97 reviews4.8Comfort Food$$$$New HavenBooked 20 times todaySteakhouse at Millpond Gathering
177 reviews4.3Steakhouse$$$$North Haven (CDP)Booked 20 times today
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Tequila Escape
382 reviews4.5Unspecified$$$$RidgefieldBooked 13 times todayArtisan - West Hartford
1239 reviews4.6American$$$$Hartford / West HartfordBooked 34 times todayLa Fortuna
138 reviews4.6Italian$$$$StratfordBooked 6 times todaySteakhouse at Millpond Gathering
177 reviews4.3Steakhouse$$$$North Haven (CDP)Booked 20 times todayAtelier Florian
616 reviews4.4Seafood$$$$New HavenBooked 12 times todayOak Haven Table & Bar
167 reviews4.6Contemporary American$$$$New HavenBooked 1 time todayFounders House Pub & Patio
448 reviews4.7American$$$$MilfordBooked 13 times todayChaplin
59 reviews4.5Seafood$$$$SheltonBooked 15 times todayGeronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill - Fairfield
341 reviews4.6Southwest$$$$Fairfield, ConnecticutBooked 28 times todayBar Rosso
262 reviews4.6Italian$$$$StamfordBooked 4 times todayThe Manhattan
60 reviews4.5American$$$$Southington / PlantsvilleBooked 8 times todayArezzo Ristorante
823 reviews3.8Italian$$$$WestportBooked 6 times todayPane e Bene
226 reviews4.8Italian$$$$SouthportBooked 4 times today
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106 reviews4.7American$$$$BranfordOrder onlineConsiglio's - New Haven
182 reviews4.7Italian$$$$New HavenOrder onlineDonovans Reef
0 reviewsAmerican$$$$Branford
Darbar India
0 reviewsIndian$$$$BranfordJohn & Marias Pizzeria
0 reviewsItalian$$$$BranfordLa Luna
0 reviewsMexican$$$$BranfordPompeo Restaurant
0 reviewsAmerican$$$$BranfordParthenon Diner Restaurant
0 reviewsAmerican$$$$BranfordNumber One Chinese Restaurant
0 reviewsChinese$$$$HamdenGiulios Pizza Restaurant
0 reviewsItalian$$$$HamdenCodys Diner
0 reviewsAmerican$$$$TariffvilleRice Pot Thai Restaurant
0 reviewsThai$$$$Tariffville
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Camacho Garage
1039 reviews4.6Contemporary Mexican$$$$New HavenStart takeout orderPacifico - New Haven, CT
1273 reviews4.6Latin / Spanish$$$$New HavenStart takeout orderZINC New Haven
2688 reviews4.6Contemporary American$$$$New Haven(203) 624-0507L'Orcio
2028 reviews4.6Italian$$$$New Haven(203) 777-6670Jack's Bar & Steakhouse
564 reviews4.5Steakhouse$$$$New Haven(203) 891-5777Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos
262 reviews4.5Mexican$$$$New Haven(203) 553-7914Village Bistro at Beach House
213 reviews4.6Mediterranean$$$$MilfordStart takeout orderEli's on the Hill
0 reviewsAmerican$$$$Branford(203) 488-2700Olives and Oil
75 reviews4.0Contemporary Italian$$$$New Haven(203) 891-5870Miya's Sushi
0 reviewsJapanese$$$$Harwinton(203) 777-9760Elis Brick Oven Pizza & Market
0 reviewsItalian$$$$Hamden(203) 288-1686Sherkaan - Indian Street Food
75 reviews4.6Indian$$$$New Haven(203) 405-5808Barracuda Bistro & Bar
69 reviews4.6Latin American$$$$New Haven(203) 691-5696Elm City Social
200 reviews4.3American$$$$New Haven(475) 441-7436Plan B Burger Bar
0 reviewsCafé$$$$Milford(203) 713-8700
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Support LGBTQ owned restaurants in NYC
OpenTable gives restaurants the ability to celebrate their identity on their restaurant profile—making it even easier for you to find LGBTQ restaurants to support from coast to coast. Book a table at one of these spots to dine out (and proud!) for Pride month and beyond.
Support Black-owned restaurants in New York City
OpenTable gives restaurants the ability to celebrate their identity on their restaurant profile—making it even easier for you to find Black-owned restaurants to support on Juneteenth, and everyday. Explore the spots in your area.
A Guide to the Best Date Spots in New York City
Conversations begin on Bumble but they get even deeper IRL. When it’s time to move from direct messaging to direct eye contact, find a table for two. And to make it super easy, OpenTable and Bumble are teaming up to help you find the best date spots in your city. Find a restaurant that fits your style, whether you want drinks on a patio or a special four-course meal, OpenTable can help you choose the cuisine, seating area, and even book unique experiences with nearby restaurants. Download the Bumble app to find your match, and check the list below to find your table.
New York City’s 18 Greatest Restaurants
New York is undoubtedly a restaurant city. In a place where most people live in small apartments with even tinier kitchens, restaurants aren’t just a convenience—they stand in for New Yorkers’ living rooms and backyards, giving residents spaces to gather outside their homes. While there are restaurants on every city block, there are some that make such an impact on the city’s culture that it’s hard to imagine New York without them. Some have been around so long that they’ve become synonymous with a cuisine or neighborhood, such as Grand Central Oyster Bar and its 100-plus years inside its namesake train station. Some are newcomers that immediately expand the restaurant landscape, like Rangoon’s singular approach to Burmese food in Brooklyn. And some, like Harlem’s Red Rooster, support their community as much as their community supports them. These are the qualities that make up The Greats: a list of 18 restaurants, ranging from laidback to dressed up, that define what it means to eat, live, and love in New York City.
Unique, Curated Restaurant Experiences in NYC's Best Restaurants
After a year at home, Stella Artois and OpenTable bring you the dinner party you’ve been waiting for -- and the restaurant to host it. Welcome to your Dinner Party Out, unique and exclusive gatherings at NYC’s best restaurants. Book your special experience, invite guests, and enjoy a family-style curated menu, Stella Artois pairing, and party favors to make the night out with friends so much more than it would be at home.
Discover the Top Women-Led Restaurants in the U.S. and Canada
There’s no better way to celebrate International Women’s Day than by paying a visit to one of these great restaurants — all helmed by women as chefs, managers, or owners. From running kitchens to managing multiple venues, these exceptional women are leaving their mark on the hospitality industry.
Top Hispanic Owned and Operated Restaurants in the U.S.
September 15th to October 15th brings the celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month in the United States, a time that honors the cultures of people whose ancestors came from Central and South America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Spain. A big part of the cultural heritage that many Latinx people share in this country is food. To honor National Hispanic Heritage Month, below find Hispanic-owned and -operated across the U.S.
NYC’s 15 Best Outdoor Dining Spots
New York City is a place of constant reinvention, and that trait is obvious in the city’s approach to outdoor dining. As warm weather and sunshine return with the changing seasons, streets remain delightfully co-opted by restaurants, giving the city the feel of one big block party. Throughout the five boroughs, streateries, secret gardens, and streetside oases continue to allow New Yorkers to dine out al fresco. From lush Williamsburg backyards to roomy Lower East Side rooftops, the following restaurants all make for a stellar outdoor dining experience during warmer weather.
The 19 best spots in New York City for celebrating right now
As New Yorkers embrace an ever-changing new normal, special occasions feel even more necessary to celebrate. Milestone anniversaries, birthdays, vaccinations, a successful week of nonstop video calls, or simply making it to Friday: all are reasons to toast right now. In Prospect Heights, a farm-to-table favorite offers intimate outdoor cabins for marking special occasions. A covered backyard at a paella bar in Chelsea makes a charming setting for long-anticipated group gatherings. If you’d rather be indoors for your celebration, settle into a quilted banquette at a comfort food icon in Harlem. Across New York City’s boroughs and neighborhoods, these are the places to bring in an infinite variety of occasions—so book your table at one of these 19 top restaurants now.
5 New Restaurants to Book in New York City
Become a regular at a freshly opened neighborhood joint, impress someone special with a brand-new dinner destination, or just treat yourself to a classic New York City happy hour—complete with a lovely sidewalk breeze—at these top spots of the moment.
The 11 Burgers in NYC You Need To Try
The burger has come a long way since its origins around the 1900s as a beef patty between two slices of plain bread. It was popularized by fast food restaurants and has gone through many renditions with chefs putting their own takes on it — and it’s not stopping anytime soon. In this installation of burger guides, the best burgers in every city are under the spotlight. New York City has no shortage of gourmet burgers, from classic cheeseburgers to seafood burgers, MICHELIN-star burgers to luxurious foie gras burgers, with restaurants from every price point to occasion. Here’s where to find the best.
10 romantic restaurants in New York City for every kind of date
New York City is the place to fall—and stay—in love. But deciding on a restaurant to celebrate your romance can be as dizzying as one of the city’s signature skyline views. The silver lining: so many choices mean that there’s a restaurant for you, no matter where you are on the relationship timeline. In the Bronx, an award-winning red-sauce joint is for established couples who adore throwback touches, such as ornate columns and glass block details. Too woo a potential life partner with a barbecue feast amidst the skyscrapers, head to a Korean spot in Midtown West. Here are ten date night-worthy restaurants in NYC to book right now.
The Best Places to Grab a Drink in New York City
Every night in New York City is bar night. With thousands of excellent drinking establishments to choose from, bar hopping never gets boring, whether you’re in the mood to taste trending cocktails, sip through a well-curated wine menu, or even sulk with a paperback in the corner of a dark dive. The NYC bar scene is unparalleled for its diversity, high-quality drinks, and bartenders who truly know their booze. Skip the hour-long sidewalk waits and awkward conversations by reaching for a reservation instead—here are some of New York’s best bars to sip a drink.
Women-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in NYC
Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These Woman-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their identity — explore spots to support near you.
Asian-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in New York City
Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These Asian-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their heritage — explore spots to support near you.
LatinX-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in NYC
Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These LatinX-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their heritage — explore spots to support near you.
Middle Eastern-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in NYC
Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These Middle Eastern-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their heritage — explore spots to support near you.
Veteran-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in NYC
Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These Veteran-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their identity — explore spots to support near you.
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