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Gioia - Wooster Street New Haven, New Haven, CT

Gioia - Wooster Street New Haven

4.7
4.7
398 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 36 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Good for groups
PLEASE NOTE: The rooftop at GIOIA does not accept reservations. Seating is first come, first served.


Cheerful Italian food and drink in Wooster Square. Follow us @GioiaNHV

Online reservations are now available through our website!!!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Cocktail Bar, Café
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (475) 250-3451
  • Dress code
    Business Casual

What 398 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New Haven

    Innovative

  • New Haven

    Good for groups

  • New Haven

    Healthy

  • New Haven

    Hot spot

  • New Haven

    Good for special occasions

  • New Haven

    Italian

  • New Haven

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gioia on Wooster Street offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "delicious food and excellent service." The menu features standout dishes like Cacio e Pepe gnocchi and sticky toffee pudding, while the inventive cocktails impress. The "attractive dining space" and dedicated staff make it a "top spot in New Haven."

398 Reviews
  1. DEREK

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent ,the service was top notch and our server was very attentive. I recommend highly.

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  2. Amy

    VIP

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best food, service and ambiance. One of my favorites in New Haven!

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  3. Stephanie

    VIP

    New York City

    26 reviews

    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience at Gioia is always a great one, especially since they have their own parking lot in the very busy Wooster Square area. My friends and I ordered the Salumi and Cheese platter, beets, cauliflower, and meatball appetizers. We decided to split two desserts: the sticky toffee pudding and the almond torta. The best bites of the night were the anchovy yogurt sauce with the cauliflower and the sticky toffee pudding (it’s SO good). The mocktails are also special, DELICIOUS, and a very good surprise feature on a large drink menu.

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  4. Theresa

    VIP

    New York City

    28 reviews

    3.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The roasted chicken is the sole reason to come here. That is the only thing that’s good that we ordered. The pizza is not good at all. The dough is similar to plain white bread with a hard crust and sauce sweet and not tasting authentic. The appetizer portions/small plates were just that for too much money. This is more of a college joint than a place that belongs in little Italy of New Haven. For 6 the bill was over $500 with tip included.

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  5. Valerie

    VIP

    Washington DC

    31 reviews

    4.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Delightfully interesting menu. Tasty pear cocktail at good price. Large portions on entrees so half portion of pasta was perfect size. Nice service.

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  6. James

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is always amazing & the food is so good! One of my favorites places!

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  7. Susan

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Gioia. We went for the Valentines Day weekend menu. The service was great, the cocktails were delicious. I had the Lamb Belly for the first course. We ordered the Branzini for two for our main course. it was a mistake. It was flavorless, and not enough for two people. I was so unimpressed with the flavor, I just let my partner eat the rest. He also said he would never order it again.

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  8. David

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful place - amazing drinks, inventive food. Occasionally the food has been a bit more inventive than tasty, but I can count the times that has been an issue on one hand - really a great new(er) spot in New Haven - ALSO THEY HAVE A PARKING LOT. Great service, chefs that know what they are doing, and wonderful drinks. Very much recommend.

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  9. Chris

    VIP

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and drinks. Was a bit loud with open layout.

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  10. James

    VIP

    London

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Special Valentine’s Day menu was not as good as the regular one

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Gioia - Wooster Street New Haven is rated 4.7 stars by 398 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Gioia - Wooster Street New Haven

150 Wooster St, New Haven, CT 06511-5710

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    New Haven
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Cocktail Bar, Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine
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