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Il Gabbiano - New Haven, New Haven, CT

Il Gabbiano - New Haven

4.6
4.6
329 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
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 12:00-6:00pm drink and appetizer specials every day.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 821-7425
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Valentino Stakaj
  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

What 329 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Great for scenic views

  • New Haven

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Haven

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Gabbiano in New Haven offers "great food and huge portions," making it a standout for Italian dining. With a picturesque waterfront location, the restaurant delivers a "wonderful atmosphere" and "friendly service." While some guests noted slower service and noise levels, many praised the "amazing staff" and "delicious dishes," ensuring memorable dining experiences.

329 Reviews
  1. JoAnnM VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the shrimp fradiavlo mild. Was excellent ! Plenty left for next day. Expresso martini was one of the best I’ve ever had.🍸

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We waited at least 20 minutes before a server approached our table. That was after I alerted the hostess .

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  3. FrankG

    Caribbean2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The waiter was amazing he took care of all our needs. He explained the specials the letter. The apps and diners came out quickly and were amazing We will definitely go there again

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  4. Diane VIP

    New York City103 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 24, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mirel was our server. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and food preparation. He was very friendly and attentive. The appetizers were Delicious. We shared stuffed squash blossoms and fresh melon with prosciutto and burrito. The entrees were served at a perfect temperature. The home made pasta is fabulous. And the home made Tiramisu was great. The view is very nice overlooking the harbor. The bar area is very active. Drinks( Manhattan) and wine were very good.

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  5. Elizabeth

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for dinner for my husband‘s birthday and it was outstanding. The food was delicious. The waiter Alden was excellent. It was really nice looking out the windows and seeing the beautiful ocean with all the lights glimmering I would recommend it highly.

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  6. Samantha

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing and the portions were HUGE!! It was valentines so the service was a little slower than we’d like, but it was a packed house so it’s understandable. They also had live music which was lovely, everything was just great. Can’t wait to go back

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  7. Benjamin VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gabbiano is always amazing food and service, Carlos was running around like a crazy person but took his time to speak with us, it's always great to talk to him. The food was delicious as usual, the drinks were fantastic Looking forward to the next time we go!

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  8. Christopher

    New York City28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and excellent food. Although the menu was a bit limited.

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  9. Terry

    New York City5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was a little disappointed that there was a prefix menu, and I had bought my friends that had never had the food and the items that they wanted was not available on Friday.

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  10. Kurt

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had an issue with seating (I requested no high top chairs and our table had them). They took care of this right away. Service and food awesome, though we weren’t expecting a limited and price increased selection menu (it was Valetines Day but I saw no mention of this on their website or FB). Noise level was pretty high due to a musician that was singing this evening. Overall was still a great experience. I’ve been here many times and will definitely return.

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FAQs

Il Gabbiano - New Haven offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 821-7425.

Il Gabbiano - New Haven is rated 4.6 stars by 329 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Gabbiano - New Haven

501 Long Wharf Dr, New Haven, CT 06511-5902

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Valentino Stakaj
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine
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