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Caffe Bravo, New Haven, CT

Caffe Bravo

4.6 (350)
$30 and under
Italian
794 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06511

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
In New Haven, Connecticut, Caffe Bravo is an Italian restaurant that serves up quality authentic Italian dishes and other European specialties. Each of our pastas are house-made. The Caffe Bravo menu has extensive options for any taste, including starters, salads, pasta dishes, and entrees.

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 & outdoor heated patio provides customers with a relaxed atmosphere that makes the meal even more enjoyable.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Giovanni Morra
  • Catering
    Find Catering menu on our website at www.caffebravo.com
  • Private party facilities
    We rent our private, heated patio for parties up to 30 people. Also, full restaurant rental is an option as well.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Cross street
    Willow Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 350 people are saying

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

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Neighborhood gem

  • New Haven

    Neighborhood gem

  • New Haven

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Caffe Bravo is a cherished neighborhood gem offering "consistently excellent" Italian cuisine with a "welcoming environment" and "friendly, efficient staff." Guests rave about the "authentic" dishes and creative specials. Whether dining indoors or on the patio, expect "attentive service," making it perfect for a "lovely night out."
350 Reviews
  1. barbara

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed a delicious dinner on the patio on a perfect spring evening. Our favorite option is a neighborhood spot with great food, a friendly vibe, excellent service and good value. Cafe Bravo hits all the high notes.

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  2. Amelia

    New York City10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great birthday dinner for my dad. There was a mistake in the kitchen and the staff gave us our dessert round for free. Fantastic service and food!

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  3. Hallie

    Tallahassee1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Took us two hours to get food, while I understand it was Mother’s Day, it was not overwhelming packed. It took two hours to get some pasta that was overdone, gnocchi that was soggy. It was not the waitresses fault, she was helpful when asked her opinions on food. For the price I paid for this meal I am incredibly upset about the quality of my meal and service

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  4. Ray

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food with large variety. Very friendly service..

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  5. Jennifer

    New York City26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Local restaurant where the food is consistently good. Good selection of all courses. Would really recommend. Easy to book on Open Table

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  6. John

    New York City31 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinner, attentive service. A little pricy, but what isn't today?

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  7. Christina VIP

    New York City9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It is a wonderful neighborhood spot with very friendly and courteous staff. The food is fresh and the beverages lively.

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  8. David VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal and service. Friendly and efficient staff and first rate chef Giovanni

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  9. Andrea

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delicious meal in a welcoming environment. A neighborhood treasure!

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  10. Millicent VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food excellent, cocktails wonderful, attentive service but not overbearing. We ate on the patio as requested. Comfortable with heating on a chilly and windy evening. Our guests have just returned from Italy and they said that it was authentic and were quite surprised. On street parking so come a few minutes early. Definitely put this on your list. You won’t regret it.

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FAQs

Caffe Bravo offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Caffe Bravo also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 772-2728.

Caffe Bravo is rated 4.6 stars by 350 OpenTable diners.

Caffe Bravo does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

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794 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06511

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Willow Street
  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Giovanni Morra
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Find Catering menu on our website at www.caffebravo.com
  • Private party facilities
    We rent our private, heated patio for parties up to 30 people. Also, full restaurant rental is an option as well.
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