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Villa Lulu, New Haven, CT

Villa Lulu

4.4
4.4
528 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 14 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
  • 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
  • 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
    Bottomless Mimosa Brunch Photo
  • 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
    Tapas Menu at the Bar Photo

What 528 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

NoiseModerate

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.

528 Reviews
  1. Dalton

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  2. Robert

    VIP

    Washington DC

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had dinner here on Christmas day as we were staying in New Haven on our way to Martha’s Vineyard. The restaurant was easy to find. We had to walk quite a number of stairs to get upstairs to the main dining room room, which could be a problem for somebody with a disability although I believe there are dining tables on the first floor. My wife ordered a pasta dish and I had Bronzino puttanesca. I did order Caesar salad, which was more than I could really eat. My wife’s pasta dish was quite rich and tasty and my Bronzino was outstanding and again couldn’t hear it at all so we took leftovers. We had a delicious chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream And overall the dinner was quite good. 

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  3. Frank

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing experience and made the holiday experience wonderful

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  4. Conner

    New York City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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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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 528 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
7:00 PM
Booked 14 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Villa Lulu

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
  • 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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