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L'Orcio, New Haven, CT

L'Orcio

4.7
4.7
2275 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Francesco d'Amuri

What 2,275 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
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Haven

    Best Value

  • New Haven

    Romantic

  • New Haven

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
L'Orcio consistently impresses with its "delicious" pasta dishes and "amazing" gnocchi. Guests appreciate the "charming" garden patio, creating a "romantic" dining atmosphere. Service is generally "friendly," though occasionally inconsistent. The wine selection and cocktails complement the "authentic" Italian cuisine, making it a "highly recommended" spot for a memorable meal in New Haven.

2,275 Reviews
  1. JocelynP

    Orange County2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Marcelo was very knowledgeable and was great. We enjoyed our dinner and will definitely go back. Definitely a gem in New Haven

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Connecticut2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic! The food was amazing and everyone had a good time.

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  3. amanda VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious meal. We enjoyed every appetizer, side and main. Would highly recommend

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  4. dberco

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always my favorite for over 20 years and never fail to impress. THE hidden gem of New Haven.

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  5. Robert K

    New York City2 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was adequate but no more than that. Tomato and mozzarella salad was tasteless as was veal saltimbocca. How do you make saltimbocca tasteless? Tiramisu was delicious but portion was small. Dinner for two included: Two cocktails, one shared appetizer, two entrees and one shared dessert totaling a whopping $120.00. Suffice it to say I will not be returning.

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  6. Beth

    New York City34 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our friends are getting married in Italy this year. We wanted them to experience a real Italian meal … not the Italian-American food found at many Italian restaurants. L’Orchio delivered perfectly! The food was exceptional — grilled vegetables, kale Ceasar salad, beet salad, gnocchi sorentino (to die for!), branzino, etc. Service was excellent. We were seated upstairs at a corner table that was quiet enough for good conversation. Such a wonderful evening!

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  7. michael VIP

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delivering reliably delicious and authentic food is the reason I keep coming back here. Gnocci were outstanding and pasta freshly made and cooked perfectly. Staff was attentive but let us enjoy our meal and company.

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  8. Kevin

    New Mexico2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was exceptional, from the cheese plate to the crème brûlée.

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  9. Richard

    New York City18 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    L’Orcio is always excellent — very reliable. The only downside, in the icey winter, is parking — but that is on the city of New Haven.

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  10. Darious

    New York City11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food and great service. Only thing was upstairs was very very warm but still had a great dinner.

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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 2275 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
Google Map for L'Orcio

806 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Francesco d'Amuri
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