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Encore by Goodfellas, New Haven, CT

Encore by Goodfellas

4.6
4.6
356 Reviews
$50 and over
Italian

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2+ people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Good for business meals
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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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 785-8722
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighbourhood
    New Haven
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access

What 356 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Haven

    Hot spot

  • New Haven

    Romantic

  • New Haven

    Good for special occasions

  • New Haven

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Encore by Goodfellas promises a delightful dining experience with its "excellent food" and "incredible service." Guests rave about the live music, creating a vibrant atmosphere. The extensive menu offers something for everyone, with highlights like the "amazing seared tuna" and "authentic lasagna." A perfect spot for celebrations and special occasions.

356 Reviews
  1. Richard

    Connecticut

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were both exceptional. We plan on going back next week.

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  2. Camille

    Nashville

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was amazing. Staff really did a great job to go above and beyond for our birthday celebration. Food was good, traditional Italian options and generous portions. We were there on a Monday night so it was fairly quiet but you can tell the room can have a lively ambiance.

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  3. Miguel

    New York City

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Goodfellas is one of my favorite restaurants. I have been going since before they moved to their current location. The food is outstanding and the service is equally good. However, last night the service was substandard. We had to wait 20 minutes after our reservation time to be seated at our table. When we got to the table, it took another 10 minutes before we had water at the table. In addition, the salt and pepper shakers and the candle were on a chair, not on the table. I told the waiter and he did not seem to care. When we got the bread, we asked the waiter for olive oil. He never brought it. We had to ask one of the bus people to bring it and he brought it right away. As the dinner went on, the pace of service did get better. However, the overall demeanor of the waiter gave off a vibe that we were inconveniencing him. Every restaurant has an off night and last night was Goodfellas’ night from a service perspective. The food was stellar as always. What was disappointing to me was that I brought out of town guests because of my previous experiences and the service was embarrassing to me. Thankfully, the food made up for it. I will continue to go because of the food, but I hope never to have a repeat of the service I received last night.

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  4. Heather

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great meal and nice atmosphere. The staff is very attentive. We love coming here for special occasions.

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  5. Deb

    Philadelphia

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience. The Porterhouse steak was on point! Mashed potatoes were delicious! Excellent service!

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  6. Rachael

    New York City

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great experience! Food is incredible!!!!!!!

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  7. Jen

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was our second time dining at Encore. The food was fabulous, service was attentive, atmosphere was romantic

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  8. Anna

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great bar staff—attentive, helpful, and fun! Food was outstanding. Great atmosphere with live music. We will definitely be back.

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  9. Brett

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, but our waiter was slow to check on us and to reorder drinks etc.

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  10. Patricia

    New York City

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 8, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was so delicious! Service was great. The restaurant went thru a renovation a few years ago and it’s beautiful. Bar is lovely. Up and downstairs are lovely. Lots of table. Our server Was excellent. Will definitely go back. The prix fixe menu was awesome! All good things.

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FAQs

Encore by Goodfellas offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 785-8722.

Encore by Goodfellas is rated 4.6 stars by 356 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2+ people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Encore by Goodfellas

702 State St, New Haven, CT 06511

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    New Haven
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 1:00 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Entertainment, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access
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