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ROIA, New Haven, CT

ROIA

4.5
4.5
593 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian
261 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
ROIA is located in the heart of downtown New Haven next to the Shubert Theater and adjacent to Yale University campus. ROIA is housed in what was originally the grand restaurant of the historic Taft Hotel built in 1912. The charm of this architectural gem has been restored to create a setting where you can enjoy great food and great company. Featuring local and seasonal ingredients prepared in the French and Italian traditions, ROIA is the perfect choice for any dining occasion.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, French, Contemporary European
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch: Sunday: 10:30am - 2:00pm Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday: 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm -10:00pm Sunday: 4:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 200-7045
  • Website
    http://roiarestaurant.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Avi Szapiro
  • Catering
    Our team will create a seasonal menu customized for your event needs. we host everything from small birthday or business parties of 12 guests to weddings of 200 guests. For more information please call 203-200-7045 and ask to speak with the Event Manager.
  • Location
    261 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510
  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Cross street
    Located on College st. between Chapel St. and Crown St.
  • Parking details
    Validation at the Crown/College and Temple Street Garages after 4pm daily.<br />Metered street parking also available.
  • Public transit
    Union Station and State Street Station on the Metro-North line are just blocks away
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 593 people are saying

ROIA reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5
4.5 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

593 Reviews

  1. GeorgeY VIP

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new menu keeps up their previous standards of excellence.

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  2. CTdiner VIP

    Greater Boston38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 6, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great meal. Time was tight because of performance tickets but they made it happen. I really like this restaurant- it's consistently very good.

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  3. DinnerDiner VIP

    New York City53 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 3, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best lunch in New Haven! The Prix Fixe lunch has incredible options and all delicious. We shared appetizers and all were outstanding. Friendly service and warm atmosphere. LOVE YOU, ROIA!

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  4. AlissaS

    New York City3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 17, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    This was an amazing date night restaurant. We went on a Sunday and were sat in the bar area. The bartender was a great server and made an amazing cocktail. Loved his recommendations on getting two pastas and a main to share. Would absolutely go back.

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  5. Jacki VIP

    New York City47 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Atmosphere was awesome! Food was delicious!!! Innovative and different! Small plates are definitely SMALL - but entree size was generous. Service was very slow but it was very very busy and I think they were a little overwhelmed. Would definitely go back for sure!

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  6. ROBERTH

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience. Food was delicious. The chef came over to us and chatted for a few minutes. Well worth the trip for the food and personal attention.

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  7. LaryB

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chef/owner Avi Szapiro's mastery of cooking and hospitality is the key to this restaurant in a city that can sometimes seem impersonal. Every time we go, we find innovation, warmth, excellent food and attentive service, and, if we are lucky, we get an Avi sighting, as he is always so pleasant to talk to.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and me celebrated our first saint valentines as a married couple here... and boy did this place did not disappoint! The food and service were excellent A+. The quality of the food was outstanding. The Staff was very attentive. A little in the expensive side but we had a great experience. Will be coming back definitely!

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  9. KristenO

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 2, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was all delicious (I was happy to have a great vegan option), the service was very friendly and attentive, and the ambience was just right for a nice dinner with my fiancé.

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  10. SarahM

    New York City10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and drinks are always very good here, however the service is lacking. In our past two visits, it has taken an exceptionally long time to get our food. Also, there isn't bread service available (which I recall their being in the past). I asked for bread since we were waiting a long time for our appetizers and my son was getting hungry. They proceeded to bring out 2 pieces of grilled bread for our table of 4. We also were ready to order dessert, but after being there for almost 2 hours and waiting another 10 minutes for our server to come back and take our order, we decided against it and walked around the corner for ice cream. Overall, I always enjoy our meal here, but it's never first on my list because of the service.

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Google Map for ROIA

261 College Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located on College st. between Chapel St. and Crown St.
  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch: Sunday: 10:30am - 2:00pm Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday: 11:30am - 2:00pm Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:00pm Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm -10:00pm Sunday: 4:30pm - 8:00pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, French, Contemporary European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Validation at the Crown/College and Temple Street Garages after 4pm daily.<br />Metered street parking also available.
  • Public transit
    Union Station and State Street Station on the Metro-North line are just blocks away
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Avi Szapiro
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://roiarestaurant.com/
  • Phone number
    (203) 200-7045
  • Catering
    Our team will create a seasonal menu customized for your event needs. we host everything from small birthday or business parties of 12 guests to weddings of 200 guests. For more information please call 203-200-7045 and ask to speak with the Event Manager.
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