Villa Lulu

4.5

519 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 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 519 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Haven
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Villa Lulu is a vibrant dining destination in a prime location near the Shubert Theater, offering a diverse menu and delightful ambiance. Guests rave about the "amazing" Cacio e Pepe and exceptional service. The restaurant is praised for its "attentive staff" and "fantastic food," providing a memorable experience for theater-goers and food enthusiasts alike. While occasional service hiccups occur during busy times, the overall experience is "wonderful," with standout dishes like the "best branzini" and flavorful Chicken Scarpariello. Villa Lulu promises a delightful culinary journey with friendly hospitality.

519 Reviews

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Lindy Lee
New York City
66 reviews
vip
5.0
66 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
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
New York City
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
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 6 days ago
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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Edmund
Connecticut
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice brunch menu with very good service. A plus it's directly across the street from the Shubert Theater. The only negative and it's important that the regular dining tables are on the 2nd floor up a very long flight of stairs. Seating on the 1st floor is either high top seating or the bar.
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
The food was outstanding. After a good start with speedy checking from server for appetisers and very quick receipt of apps, seemed we were forgotten to take main course orders. Ended up waiting a bit for that and the bill. The food was wonderful though. Hanger steak one of the best I’ve had, the mushroom parpardelle was fantastic. Both mushrooms & my daughter’s sautéed asparagus had an amazing flame broiled taste, which I love so much.
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Lynda
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything we ordered was delicious. The service was very good as well.
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Dominic
New York City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an early dinner reservation. We were attending the TIna Turner Musical at the Shubert. We started with a glass of Pinot Noir which was pleasant to the pallet. We had a nice Ceasar Salad to start. Lettuce was crisp and just enough dressing. Our dinner entree's were excellent. I had the Branzino Puttanesca. Two nice pieces and more than enough. My wife had the Chicken Piccata, again more than enough. There was plenty to take home for both meals . Our server, Samantha was attentaive, friendly. Overall an excellent dinner prior to attending the show.
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Gina
Connecticut
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of my favorite downtown restaurants, especially before or after a show! The food and drinks are always amazing, and the staff very nice and accommodating always.
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Luis David
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Loved it so much we are coming back for a second round!
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Janet
New York City
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were a party of six who had tickets to a show and they were so efficient and attentive despite having a full house! We were so impressed! Awesome experience thanks to a well oiled machine both front and back of the house
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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 4.5 stars by 519 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

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 16 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 519 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