Villa Lulu

Villa Lulu reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Sheri VIP

   New York City1 review

   1.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   We were a party of five seated at a table of four because we were told it was full even with a prior reservation . The entire time the room was half empty. It was restaurant week in New Haven but when I called was assured the regular menu was available. Our waiter checked when we got there and told us that was not correct. Only a small prefix menu was available. Then another waiter came by to take our order. I asked a question about an item being available from the regular menu. He said it was available and went and gave us the regular menu. Then the first waiter came by and yelled at him for coming to our table. We tried to find a manager to help us and no one seemed available. Just a lot of waiters getting involved with the “fighting”. Our meals were ok. The servers gave our appetizers to the table next to us and almost gave our desserts to the same table. What was surprising is how quickly they came to take away our plates. My daughter was still chewing her las bite when they grabbed her plate and tried to take mine while I was still eating. Never experienced service like this at a restaurant. Do not go out during restaurant week.
   

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   Nick VIP

   New York City15 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   As always, a wonderful meal and excellent service by staff and Peter the GM.
   

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   Christine

   New York City2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   As I told all my friends and relatives, the food was exceptional, the service was abominable. We had 1:30 reservations and received our entree at 2:30.
   

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   Lindy Lee VIP

   New York City74 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

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

   Villa Lulu is outstanding in this vibrant entertainment and dining district. With its warm and gracious hospitality and excellent menu, it is sure to please even the most discerning guests.Each member of our party shared starters and each enjoyed a unique entree. My branzino was generous in its serving and perfectly executed. The others enjoyed their choices. Service was excellent and unobtrusive. We felt neither rushed or neglected. I certainly recommend Villa Lulu for its overall high quality
   

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   MichaelN

   New York City3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 24, 2025

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

   Wonderful experience great service and atmosphere.this will be my new favorite go to place.pricing is great.
   

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   Stephanie

   New York City1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 23, 2025

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

   Great food and great service. Perfect location if you are seeing a show at the Shubert.
   

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   Dominic

   New York City6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2025

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

   My wife and I have been to Villa Lulu mulltiple times to attend shows at the Shubert. We have never been disappointed. The food, in our view, has always been excellent. My wife had the Chicken Picata and I had the Branzino this last visit on 3/22. Two nice glasses of wine with dinner. Our server, Samatha was attentive and friendly. All the staff we encounted were excellent.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 15, 2025

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

   Really stands with best Italian restaurants in New Haven.
   

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   Jeff

   Greater Boston84 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 8, 2025

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

   Family Italian restaurant . Excellent paperadelle with mushrooms!
   

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    Corinna

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

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

    Our first experience was the hostess, she was lovely and accommodating. Our waiter was so helpful and pleasant. Our dinner was so delicious. We enjoyed our entire experience. We hope to visit again soon!
    

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