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Encore by Goodfellas, New Haven, CT
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Encore by Goodfellas

4.7 (442)
$50 and over
Italian
702 State St, New Haven, CT 06511

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2 people
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7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Charming
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.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 442 people are saying

Encore by Goodfellas reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Haven

    Best Ambiance

  • New Haven

    Best Value

  • New Haven

    Romantic

  • New Haven

    Italian

  • New Haven

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Encore by Goodfellas offers an inviting ambiance with "amazing food" and "exceptional service." Diners rave about the prix fixe menu as "a great value" with plentiful options. The elegant setting, live music, and attentive staff enhance the dining experience, making it ideal for celebrations or a romantic night out.
441 Reviews
  1. Christine

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time coming since the remodel. The restaurant looks beautiful. The food was amazing. The service was stellar. The drinks were delicious. We look forward to coming back!

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  2. Jane VIP

    New York City14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The live music and great food made it the perfect place for a special birthday dinner.

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  3. Elizabeth VIP

    Chicago15 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on May 22, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I guess you should first get a waiter who is personable and cares about your meal. And when you order your meat pink or medium make sure you order RARE SO IT WONT COME OUT WELL DONE! Poor experience due to service and food.

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  4. Anne

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and service! We love the $45 4 course menu.

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  5. STEPHEN

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful evening at Goodfellows! The food was absolutely excellent—every dish was flavorful, beautifully presented, and perfectly prepared. From appetizers to dessert, everything exceeded our expectations. A special shoutout to Michael, who took amazing care of our party of 8. He was attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the night. His service truly elevated the entire experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking for great food and exceptional service. We'll definitely be back!

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  6. Lucille

    Connecticut2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waiter Michael was excellent food was delicious

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  7. Adam VIP

    Greater Boston21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our fifth time since they reopened and we keep coming back. The prices have crept up though, higher on some items than I would expect ($12 for three scoops of ice cream, $18 for children’s spaghetti and meatball?). The food is always good, the ambiance is strong, and the service is friendly.

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  8. Michael

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner was amazing, I started with the NY style fried calamari with the cherry peppers, and had the Sicilian pork chops, it was a double cut which were huge. The waiter was very attentive and friendly, we love coming here for special occasions. I would rate this restaurant a 10/10 .

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  9. Charlotte

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Food and service. Very pleasant ambience with a supper club vibe.

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  10. nancy VIP

    New York City127 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s been years and we’re so glad we gave it another chance. The ambiance is great, food is delicious and service exceptional! Definitely will return.

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FAQs

Encore by Goodfellas offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 785-8722.

Encore by Goodfellas is rated 4.7 stars by 442 OpenTable diners.

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

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702 State St, New Haven, CT 06511

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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