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Il Gabbiano - New Haven, New Haven, CT

Il Gabbiano - New Haven

4.6
4.6
323 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 17 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Il Gabbiano is an Italian Steakhouse brought to the historical waterfront district and neighborhood of the city of New Haven, Connecticut by Chef Valentino Stakaj owner of the city's iconic Adriana's on Grand Avenue and La Lupa in North Haven, Valentino has rebuilt the famous restaurant location at 501 Long Wharf Drive which overlooks the Long Island Sound. Monday to Sunday happy hour from 12:00-6:00pm drink and appetizer specials every day.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 821-7425
  • Website
    https://www.ilgabbianonewhaven.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Valentino Stakaj
  • Location
    501 Long Wharf Dr, New Haven, CT 06511-5902
  • Neighbourhood
    New Haven
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

Menu

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What 323 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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Great for scenic views

  • New Haven

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Haven

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Gabbiano in New Haven boasts a charming atmosphere with a scenic waterfront view. Guests praise the "excellent service" and "delicious food," highlighting the generous portions. Popular for special occasions, it offers a "beautiful ambiance" and "attentive staff." Some guests note occasional service hiccups, but overall, a delightful dining experience.

323 Reviews

  1. Samantha

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was amazing and the portions were HUGE!! It was valentines so the service was a little slower than we’d like, but it was a packed house so it’s understandable. They also had live music which was lovely, everything was just great. Can’t wait to go back

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  2. Christopher

    New York City

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service and excellent food. Although the menu was a bit limited.

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  3. Benjamin

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gabbiano is always amazing food and service, Carlos was running around like a crazy person but took his time to speak with us, it's always great to talk to him. The food was delicious as usual, the drinks were fantastic Looking forward to the next time we go!

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  4. Kurt

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We had an issue with seating (I requested no high top chairs and our table had them). They took care of this right away. Service and food awesome, though we weren’t expecting a limited and price increased selection menu (it was Valetines Day but I saw no mention of this on their website or FB). Noise level was pretty high due to a musician that was singing this evening. Overall was still a great experience. I’ve been here many times and will definitely return.

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  5. Raeann

    New York City

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Heard wonderful things about this restaurant. We decided to go for Valentines, which was a mistake because it’s not as best as it could’ve been due to that it was valentines. Our next time we visit, it will be a regular night or week at night. Will definitely try again

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  6. Angela

    VIP

    New York City

    9 reviews

    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 7, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Always great food Asked for table by window plenty available but they put us in an empty section near the toilets

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  7. Diane

    VIP

    New York City

    102 reviews

    5.0

    102 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is excellent. Food is great. Very nice and can't wait to be outdoor for the view.

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  8. Brenda

    Mississippi

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ambiance was great- service was very good- food was good -

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  9. Briana

    VIP

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Enjoyed the ambiance and view of the water, food was pretty good and service was ok a little on the slow side but we had a nice time!

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  10. Charles

    VIP

    New York City

    51 reviews

    1.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    One of the worst meals I’ve ever had. The chicken parm was soggy and drowned in sauce, the pasta was undercooked, and the calamari tasted like it came straight from the freezer. Honestly, Olive Garden does it better. We barely touched our entrees or appetizer, asked for the check, and left. The fact that this place was packed makes me question if people even know what good food is anymore.

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FAQs

Il Gabbiano - New Haven offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 821-7425.

Il Gabbiano - New Haven is rated 4.6 stars by 323 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 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Il Gabbiano - New Haven

501 Long Wharf Dr, New Haven, CT 06511-5902

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    New Haven
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Valentino Stakaj
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine
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