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1. Consiglio's - New Haven
4.8
Exceptional(540)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • New Haven
Booked 7 times today
Consiglio's Restaurant: A True Taste of Italy in the Heart of New Haven's Little Italy District
Consiglio's Restaurant has been a staple of the Little Italy district in New Haven for over 80 years. Founded in 1938, this third-generation, family-owned establishment offers a romantic and comfortable atmosphere and uses old-world, family-inspired recipes to create delicious dishes.Consiglio's menu is focused on delivering affordable, delectable food for guests to enjoy any day of the week. Start your meal with an appetizer like the cauliflower with truffle oil, eggplant rollatini, or the fried calamari. For the main course, indulge in popular dishes like the Lobster Ravioli, Homemade Cavatelli and Braciole, or their award-winning Lasagna, which recently took home the title of "Best Pasta in the State."
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2. ZINC New Haven
4.7
Exceptional(2969)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • New Haven
Booked 5 times today
Across from the historic New Haven Green, ZINC offers an innovative seed-to-plate menu that celebrates the surrounding community. Sustainable food has been the focus of ZINC since opening its doors in 1999 and has helped earn our place as a fixture in the downtown landscape. Our modern interpretation of “American Food” is local market inspired and globally infused with a focus on sustainable food, offering a dining experience fit for the most enthusiastic of foodies. ZINC offers a Wine Spectator award-winning wine menu.
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3. Siena New Haven
4.5
Awesome(235)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • New Haven
Booked 2 times today
Located inside The Blake Hotel, welcome to Siena New Haven... a bridge where Italian tradition meets modern contemporary flare. Antipasti, artisanal crostini, from scratch pasta, and so much more available to you. Our menu features a carefully curated cocktail program and extensive wine list. Siena New Haven is located on the lobby floor. Guests can also visit the High George by Siena - New Haven's premiere rooftop bar, located on the 6th floor and open year round. It is outfitted with a full bar and lighter food options. High George by Siena Rooftop is open Thursday through Saturday. Reservations are recommended, but not required. We are open to the public and available for semi-private and private events.
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4. Steakhouse at Millpond Gathering
4.5
Awesome(393)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • North Haven
Booked 4 times today
At Millpond Gatherings, we are an all encompassing hospitality center where you can eat, celebrate, shop, and stay with us here in the quaint town of Northford, Connecticut. The Millpond Steakhouse, run by Executive Chef Pedro Avila, is a farm-to-table modern American steakhouse with a fine dining flare. Our dry-aged grass fed beef is sourced from our own cattle farm just 2 miles up the road, and accompanied with local produce from our surrounding farmers. Downstairs in the Tavern we encompass the spirit of historic New England with a cozy laid back atmosphere and weekly live music on Thursdays and Sundays. Millpond Events is our venue hall located adjacent to the restaurant. This rustic charming space will harvest many special memories and celebrations.
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5. Heirloom - New Haven
4.3
Awesome(1508)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • New Haven
Booked 11 times today
Heirloom - New Haven offers a warm, inviting space perfect for romantic dinners. Reviews highlight the great ambiance, excellent service, and the ability to enjoy quality time with your partner, with one review stating 'We had a wonderful date night at Heirloom.' The focus on honest service, value, and a commitment to local heartfelt fare also contribute to the restaurant's romantic atmosphere.
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6. L'Orcio
4.6
Exceptional(2259)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • New Haven
Booked 1 time today
L'Orcio is a romantic spot known for its contemporary Italian cuisine. The outdoor garden tables and relaxing indoor setting create a cozy ambiance that reviewers have described as 'magical', 'romantic', and 'quiet'. The soft lighting, gentle music, and beautifully adorned setting add to the intimate atmosphere. The restaurant's attention to detail and professional service enhance the overall dining experience. As one reviewer said, 'Definitely recommend this romantic beautiful place with excellent food and service.'
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7. Encore by Goodfellas
4.6
Exceptional(356)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • New Haven
Booked 14 times today
Goodfellas Restaurant is proud to present our newest venture, ENCORE by GOODFELLAS! New Haven’s most anticipated, fine dining establishment. With a combined 50 years in the restaurant industry, we bring a modern interpretation of an era when dining and entertainment went hand and hand; a space where eating and drinking and performances come alive in a luxury setting with exceptional service. Our newly renovated space boasts upper and lower level dining, a modern 40 seat bar and live entertainment every night. As always, our main commitment is on our award winning, well-rounded cuisine coupled with outstanding service. Our mission is to give our guests the ultimate night out with the highest quality food, wine, drink, service and entertainment.
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8. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven
4.5
Awesome(278)
Price: Expensive
• American • New Haven
Booked 6 times today
Delight in the taste of customary American cuisine with a twist at Harvest Wine Bar. Harvest's menu features dishes, such as grilled calamari and lobster macaroni and cheese. Some of its main entrées range between seared sea scallops, as well as filet mignon with truffle mashed potatoes and roasted brussels sprouts with red wine demi-glace. At Harvest, guests can also enjoy different drinks for every course of the meal. It is also a great place for date night.$25 lunch 2 course pre fixe Live Jazz every Thursday 7-9PMWeekend Brunch Sat & Sun 11:30-3PMWine Specials Sunday & Wednesday
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9. Pacifico - New Haven, CT
4.6
Exceptional(1411)
Price: Moderate
• Latin / Spanish • New Haven
Booked 3 times today
We are located in the heart of downtown New Haven NY times, Zagat, Hartford Courant rated, featuring extraordinary Nuevo-Latino cuisine. Along with traditional tapas, some of our signature dishes include Seafood Paella, Skirt Steak with Chino-Latino stir fried rice, Caramelized Salmon and Dulce de Leche Cheesecake. Among some other favorites are our Sangria and award winning Mojitos (Best Mojito – CT Magazine) which will surely liven your day.
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10. Strega - New Haven
4.6
Exceptional(26)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • New Haven
Booked 2 times today
The name of the restaurant is inspired by the Legend of Janare of Benevento. Strega means ‘witch’ in Italian and Benevento is considered the “city of witches”. At Strega, our mission is to transport our guests to the Italy we cherish. Drawing inspiration from traditions across the Italian peninsula, we are dedicated to crafting an authentic Italian experience. With a profound appreciation and understanding of Italy’s rich history and culinary heritage, we prioritize using imported Italian products and are committed to maintaining authenticity in our recipes and menu selections. At Strega, we believe that cooking with seasonal, authentic ingredients means there is not need for unnecessary embellishment - our food tastes great, is fresh, and at its peak. Our experience is crafted through a series of selected choices. We take pride in serving freshly made dishes, embracing wholesome Italian cooking with fresh and healthy ingredients.We look forward to serving downtown New Haven.
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