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Ordinary - New Haven
Diners’ top pick
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Price: Moderate
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Comfort Food
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4.8
(127)
New Haven's Oldest Bar, located in the heart of the Historic Downtown Area. Comfort Food paired with Craft Cocktails. Due to COVID Regulations we are operating limited schedule open Thursday - Saturday 4:00 - 11:00.
Take a look at our menu at https://ordinarynewhaven.com/menus/
We hope to see you soon!
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The Luke Brasserie Bar & Cafe
Price: Moderate
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Contemporary French / American
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4.8
(204)
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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Consiglio's - New Haven
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.8
(360)
Although the patio is lovely. It isn't covered in the case of inclement weather, it will be closed. If outdoor seating doesn't show up when you book it isn't available. If indoor seating doesn't show up when you book it isn't available.
Consiglio’s Restaurant is a third generation family-owned restaurant located in the Little Italy district of New Haven since 1938. This restaurant uses family inspired old world recipes to create delicious dishes and provides a romantic, comfortable setting.
Consiglio’s menu has a simple mission: to serve delicious. affordable food for you to enjoy any day of the week. Start with an appetizer like the cauliflower with truffle oil, eggplant rollatini or the fried calamari. Popular entrees include the Lobster Ravioli, Homemade Cavatelli and Braciole or Lasagna which recently won best pasta in the state. Check out the gorgeous ivy covered patio with fire pit tables and propane heaters, open "almost" year round.
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Union League Cafe
Top-rated food
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Price: Very Expensive
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French
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4.8
(2656)
Reminiscent of a Paris brasserie it is where old world charm meets the new. Warm and welcoming to New Haven's cafe society, it is located across from Yale University old campus. The restaurant offers menu and ambiance in a casual elegant style. Always using the best ingredients of the moment, Union League Café's food combines French classical traditions with a more contemporary approach to flavors, textures and native ingredients. Local and organic fish, meats, cheeses, produce and rare specialty products from around the world help our chefs create our award-winning cuisine.
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Caffe Bravo
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.8
(261)
In New Haven, Connecticut, Caffe Bravo is an Italian restaurant that serves up quality authentic Italian dishes and other European specialties. The Caffe Bravo menu has extensive options for any taste, including starters, salads, pasta dishes, and entrees. The restaurant also serves a number of pizzas and sides. Whether you’re looking for a full family-style meal with calamari, rigatoni, and breaded veal cutlets to share with a group or you are just in the mood for a pizza to share for two, the menu will be able to accommodate.
Caffe Bravo provides only the freshest ingredients and emphasizes classic Italian meals using recipes that have been handed down for generations. Its elegant, cozy dining room provides customers with a refined by the relaxed atmosphere to enjoy a traditional meal.
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olea - New Haven
Price: Very Expensive
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Spanish
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4.8
(1295)
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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ZINC New Haven
Top-rated hospitality
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Price: Expensive
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Contemporary American
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4.7
(2849)
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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Chacra Peruvian Cuisine - New Haven
Price: Moderate
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Peruvian
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4.7
(53)
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, and the buzz of excited diners take you on an amazing journey that is anything but everyday BUEN PROVECHO!!!
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Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar
Price: Expensive
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Steakhouse
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4.6
(854)
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.
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Gioia - Wooster Street New Haven
Great vibe
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Price: Expensive
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Italian
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4.8
(66)
Cheerful Italian food and drink in Wooster Square. Follow us @GioiaNHV
Online reservations are now available through our website!!!
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South Bay
Price: Moderate
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Mediterranean
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4.7
(357)
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.
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The Library Wine Bar & Bistro
Price: Expensive
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American
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4.6
(520)
The Library Wine Bar and Bistro is Wallingford's original town library. Built in 1899, it was passionately and lovingly restored back to its classic, architectural beauty by the Gouveia family of Gouveia Vineyards, Wallingford, CT.
Come and dive into a new chapter of an old Wallingford landmark. Savor the comforts of traditional cuisine, wine, and spirits while nestled at a comfortable table near our cozy fire, and let the story begin!
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Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos
Great budget-friendly spot
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Price: Moderate
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Mexican
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4.5
(312)
Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos ( translation: I Love Tequila) is a modern Mexican restaurant and tequila bar featuring delicious tequila cocktails, and a completely unique taco experience. Whether you are going out for happy hour, date night or late night partying, the sophisticated atmosphere combined with two fully stocked bars & open kitchen will have you loving Te Amo. Located adjacent to the New Haven green, across from the Omni Hotel and through the plaza from the Shubert Theater.
Not finding your available time? Check out our sister location 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar (also on Open Table) or Barracuda Bistro & Bar (accepting walk-ins only)
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L'Orcio
Price: Moderate
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Italian
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4.6
(2146)
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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