Gioia - Wooster Street New Haven

Gioia - Wooster Street New Haven reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   R. Lee VIP

   New York City49 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our first time at Gioia, after just about everyone we know recommending it, we left asking ourselves, "What took us so long?" The dining room space was large, roomy and wonderfully modern chic. The service was as good as anywhere else we can think of in New Haven. The menu was traditional Italian for the pasta and entrees, but for the snacks, appetizers and small plates, wonderfully more interesting and creative. As for the food itself, delicious! Really well done!
   

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   Michael

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Gioia delivered a fantastic experience all around for our Mother’s Day dinner. We were greeted promptly by the hostess, who quickly found our reservation and wished my wife a happy Mother’s Day as we were seated—a thoughtful touch that set the tone. Our server was attentive throughout the meal, and the manager even stopped by to introduce himself. The appetizers—mussels, meatballs, and romanesco—were excellent. For entrées, the salmon, hanger steak, and truffle gnocchi were all delicious, and the kitchen kindly accommodated our youngest daughter with a custom plate of cacio e pepe. We wrapped up with dessert at the gelateria and even brought home a few treats from the Gioia Marketplace. Thanks, Gioia— We’ll be back soon!
   

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   Anne Marie

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was amazing, and our server was absolutely wonderful!!! It never disappoints
   

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   Karen

   New York City1 review

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Description on menu didn’t own up to the food on the plate. Poached eggs were undercooked. Description “salad” on menu but only lettuce greens on plate. Waffle barely had fresh fruit on top of it. Burrata on sour bread toast described on menu, I received 1/4 of burrata. The cocktails were unimpressive! Poor presentation.
   

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   Alex

   New York City11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were celebrating a birthday. All of the dishes were excellent! Our server, Abby, was attentive and friendly. Atmosphere was lively and the cocktails were creative and tasty.
   

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   Kathleen VIP

   New York City61 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Whatever you are in the mood for Gioia delivers! A beautiful cocktail or wine, an incredibly tasty snack, or a full flavored meal. We tried the prix fixe dinner this time around and it was scrumptious! Service was lovely - thank you Olivia! We'll be back soon and look forward to getting to the market and up to the roof!
   

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   Joanne VIP

   Greater Boston9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thank you to Sam at the front for being so accommodating and welcoming! 😊
   

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   Melanie VIP

   New York City6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Gioia is one of the best restaurants in New Haven. Delicious food, innovative cocktails, amazing service. Avi, Tim, Howie and Mark have created something truly special in Wooster Sq. I cannot recommend Gioia more highly.
   

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   Amanda

   New York City4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 27, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Thanks for accommodating extra request for our kiddos!!
   

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    Alexis

    Washington DC9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    We had a great birthday lunch at Gioia. Food was excellent— we did family style and tried the pastries, potatoes, beet salad, French toast, and pizza. Pastries and breakfast potatoes were both standouts— we actually ordered a second plate of the potatoes because they were so good. Service was attentive and we did not feel rushed. We will be back for dinner sometime!
    

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