Villa Lulu

4.4

526 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Located on “Restaurant Row” in historic downtown New Haven at The Shops at Yale, Villa Lulu’s bi-level space is a multi-sensory experience filled with eclectic artwork, vibrant textiles, an open kitchen, and lively bar scene. The menu is a bold and seasonal illustration of exceptional Italian cuisine, from market fresh and prime meat, to Neapolitan style pizza and al dente pasta dishes. Enjoy a beautiful selection of Italian wine varietals. Mixology comes in the form of creative interpretations of the classics and the use of premium spirits, house-made tinctures, syrups, purees, and infusions. Come check out why Villa Lulu was named in the New York Times 52 Best Places to Visit in 2023!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:15 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:15 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(203) 691-7177
Website
http://www.villaluluct.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Rafael Palomino
Catering
Please visit our website - https://villaluluct.com/catering/ or call us at 203-691-7177 to discuss your catering needs.
Private party facilities
Villa Lulu private dining room can accommodate up to 50 guests. Larger parties may be accommodated in the main dining room. The private dining room is perfect for small gatherings, and business dinners. Let us create a menu that will delight both you and your guests. Please ask for Karol at 203-691-7177

Location
230 College St, New Haven, CT 06510-2404
Neighborhood
New Haven
Cross street
Crown Street
Parking details
Villa Lulu validates parking only from the Crown Street Garage for dinner (after 4 PM) only. Please come in with your white Crown Street Garage ticket and we will provide a validation.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Experiences

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch
Multiple dates available
Check out New Haven favorite brunch spot! Bottomless Mimosa & Bellini's $20 per person/90 Min. Delicious options for everyone if the group, from Hanger steak and eggs to mesclun salad. Great for groups & families. #bottomlessmimosa #brunch #weekend
Tapas Menu at the Bar
Multiple dates available
Join us at the bar for cocktails and special tapas menu. Villa Lulu's tapas menu has great items to share including charcuterie boards, arancini, gnocchi, clams, and more. Tapas Menu is available at the bar only. #tapas #charcuterie #arancicni

What 526 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Haven
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Villa Lulu offers an outstanding dining experience with "great food, great vibe, and great service." Guests rave about the "amazing" Cacio e Pepe and exceptional hospitality from attentive staff like Allyssa and Mario. The lively bar adds to the atmosphere, making it a perfect choice for celebrations or nights out.

526 Reviews

D
Dalton
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good food and service. Even open on Christmas which was a plus !
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Conner
New York City
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Service was fine. Apps came out before drinks (including just a soda) and the restaurant was empty. Got the wrong drink, and 3 of the 5 meals came out ahead of time, with the other 2 taking another 10-15 mins to come out. One member got the hanger steak which was incorrectly cooked, and another got the filet mignon which was raw. Really upsetting as we previously enjoyed this place.
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E
New York City
80 reviews
3.0
80 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food is not great. Everything else was fine - very good service, fair surroundings - wouldn’t go back.
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Stephanie
VIP
New York City
22 reviews
3.0
22 reviews
Dined on December 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Villa Lulu is a cute spot downtown. My boyfriend and I decided to go here for our weekly date night, and we had a good experience. The salads and appetizers were definitely the highlight; our main courses were just okay. We actually had two servers who seemed to be confused about who was meant to be taking care of us. We had each turn of service question asked twice; we were almost convinced it was a kind of bit/comedy routine. Decent evening, overall.
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Antonella
Connecticut
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Delicious, little neighborhood gem. All the food was great. Owner was super personable and nice, talked with us and gave us some free DELICIOUS dessert. Will come back soon.
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Eric
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and drinks! Must stop when in New Haven.
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Charles
New York City
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Wife & I shared a shrimp scampi to start. 4 shrimp, but enough. Delectably prepared. A nice buttery garlic lemon. Nothing overpowered. Wife had eggplant Parm,, I had chicken Parm. Both were fabulous. Eggplant was at least 1-1/2" thick overall, with thick, tender individual slices. The chicken covered 3/4 of my plate, with a nice side of linguine. Also rather thick, but tender enough to cut with a fork, and juicy. Service could have been better, but we did see our server in both dining rooms. Overall, really great!
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Lindy Lee
VIP
New York City
68 reviews
5.0
68 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance and gracious hospitality Service was attentive but inexperienced Food was beautifully plated and very good We chatted with other diners who were equally pleased.
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Shopnavo
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Eggplant meatballs are excellent! Great pasta, waiter provided helpful suggestions for wine & cocktails
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Jim
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious. Service was very good. Would definitely go back.
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FAQs

Villa Lulu offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Villa Lulu also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 691-7177.

Villa Lulu is rated 4.4 stars by 526 OpenTable diners.

Villa Lulu 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.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

230 College St, New Haven, CT 06510-2404

Additional information

Cross street
Crown Street
Neighborhood
New Haven
Hours of operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:15 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:15 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Villa Lulu validates parking only from the Crown Street Garage for dinner (after 4 PM) only. Please come in with your white Crown Street Garage ticket and we will provide a validation.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Rafael Palomino
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.villaluluct.com/
Phone number
(203) 691-7177
Catering
Please visit our website - https://villaluluct.com/catering/ or call us at 203-691-7177 to discuss your catering needs.
Private party facilities
Villa Lulu private dining room can accommodate up to 50 guests. Larger parties may be accommodated in the main dining room. The private dining room is perfect for small gatherings, and business dinners. Let us create a menu that will delight both you and your guests. Please ask for Karol at 203-691-7177

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Villa Lulu

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card

Experiences

Bottomless Mimosa Brunch

Tapas Menu at the Bar

Menu

What 526 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Villa Lulu offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Villa Lulu restaurant rated?

Does Villa Lulu offer gift cards?

Is Villa Lulu currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Gift card