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1. Gioia - Wooster Street New Haven
4.8
Exceptional(370)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • New Haven
Booked 41 times today
PLEASE NOTE: The rooftop at GIOIA does not accept reservations. Seating is first come, first served. Cheerful Italian food and drink in Wooster Square. Follow us @GioiaNHVOnline reservations are now available through our website!!!
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2. Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster Bar
4.6
Exceptional(1137)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • New Haven
Booked 61 times today
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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3. Il Gabbiano - New Haven
4.5
Awesome(307)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • New Haven
Booked 16 times today
Il Gabbiano is an Italian Steakhouse brought to the historical waterfront district and neighborhood of the city of New Haven, Connecticut by Chef Valentino Stakaj owner of the city's iconic Adriana's on Grand Avenue and La Lupa in North Haven, Valentino has rebuilt the famous restaurant location at 501 Long Wharf Drive which overlooks the Long Island Sound. Monday to Sunday happy hour from 2-6pm drink and appetizer specials every day.
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4. Heirloom - New Haven
4.2
Awesome(1514)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • New Haven
Booked 10 times today
A Farm Coastal Restaurant located inside the Study at Yale Hotel on Chapel Street at the heart of Yale University Campus in New Haven, CT. Our friends, farmers & growers in Connecticut, New England & beyond supply us with heritage ingredients showcasing the farm & coastal bounty, integral to American Heirloom Cooking. Our wine collection includes wines from Italy, Spain, France, Australia, Germany, South Africa and the United States. Our wine choices are eclectic and distinctive with a focus on value and boutique labels as well as Sustainable, Organic and Bio dynamic selections. Inviting warmth and hospitality, local-heartfelt fare; eclectic wines and cocktails and a commitment to honest service and value are paramount to the Heirloom experience.
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5. ZINC New Haven
4.8
Exceptional(2977)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • New Haven
Booked 21 times today
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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6. Villa Lulu
4.4
Awesome(530)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • New Haven
Booked 10 times today
Located on “Restaurant Row” in historic downtown New Haven at The Shops at Yale, Villa Lulu’s bi-level space is a multi-sensory experience filled with eclectic artwork, vibrant textiles, an open kitchen, and lively bar scene. The menu is a bold and seasonal illustration of exceptional Italian cuisine, from market fresh and prime meat, to Neapolitan style pizza and al dente pasta dishes. Enjoy a beautiful selection of Italian wine varietals. Mixology comes in the form of creative interpretations of the classics and the use of premium spirits, house-made tinctures, syrups, purees, and infusions. Come check out why Villa Lulu was named in the New York Times 52 Best Places to Visit in 2023!
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7. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven
4.6
Exceptional(287)
Price: Expensive
• American • New Haven
Booked 12 times today
Delight in the taste of customary American cuisine with a twist at Harvest Wine Bar. Harvest's menu features dishes, such as grilled calamari and lobster macaroni and cheese. Some of its main entrées range between seared sea scallops, as well as filet mignon with truffle mashed potatoes and roasted brussels sprouts with red wine demi-glace. At Harvest, guests can also enjoy different drinks for every course of the meal. It is also a great place for date night.$25 lunch 2 course pre fixe Live Jazz every Thursday 7-9PMWeekend Brunch Sat & Sun 11:30-3PMWine Specials Sunday & Wednesday
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8. Encore by Goodfellas
4.6
Exceptional(381)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • New Haven
Booked 20 times today
Goodfellas Restaurant is proud to present our newest venture, ENCORE by GOODFELLAS! New Haven’s most anticipated, fine dining establishment. With a combined 50 years in the restaurant industry, we bring a modern interpretation of an era when dining and entertainment went hand and hand; a space where eating and drinking and performances come alive in a luxury setting with exceptional service. Our newly renovated space boasts upper and lower level dining, a modern 40 seat bar and live entertainment every night. As always, our main commitment is on our award winning, well-rounded cuisine coupled with outstanding service. Our mission is to give our guests the ultimate night out with the highest quality food, wine, drink, service and entertainment.
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9. South Bay
4.5
Awesome(449)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • New Haven
Booked 13 times today
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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10. olea - New Haven
4.8
Exceptional(1411)
Price: Very Expensive
• Spanish • New Haven
Booked 18 times today
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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  • NoelleVIP
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    It was absolutely great, excellent cocktails and food, service was attentive, atmosphere was lovely!
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    ZINC New HavenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• New Haven
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    4.8
  • AnthonyVIP
    Greater Boston •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    My experience was very good. Restaurant is spacious, great parking & beautiful ambiance. Service and food both outstanding. A great restaurant. Will definitely go back.
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    Il Gabbiano - New HavenPrice: Expensive• Italian• New Haven
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    4.5
  • Christopher
    New York City •27 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Great overall food experience. Service was top notch. Menu was balanced. Although no chicken on the menu. Being a steakhouse the steaks were amazing and cooked to perfection. Bone in ribeye and petite filet on point.i liked that the side dishes were part of the meal not an extra. Excellent cocktails. Expresso martinis were amazing.
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    Cast Iron Chef Chop House & Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• New Haven
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    4.6
  • Chris
    New York City •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 5, 2025
    our 1st brunch at Gioia & of course it didn’t disappoint. So many great dishes it’s hard to choose - so we got a lot - haha. Must try’s - Cacio e pepe scrambled eggs, the Breakfast Sandwich, Eggs Benedict. They had a beef checks hash special - if they have it - GET IT! so much more to try across their menus - we’ll be back.
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    Gioia - Wooster Street New HavenPrice: Expensive• Italian• New Haven
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    4.8
  • Diane
    New York City •20 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jan 4, 2025
    I go to Heirloom quite a bit. Sometimes lunch. Sometimes dinner. The place is lovely and the food, although better than average really could be better. I find the menu somewhat limited. More offerings would be nice. I’m a “2 starters” person who is partial to Burrata and tuna tartare. The Burrata served here has totally unnecessary wild greens of some sort and grilled squash, also a distraction. How about more tomatoes, fresh basil, larger Burrata and some fabulous balsamic vinegar? As for tuna tartare, not on the menu. Work on the menu a bit to come up to the caliber of the place!
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    Heirloom - New HavenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• New Haven
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    4.2

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