Union League Cafe

Name: Union League Cafe
Address: 1032 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT, United States, 06510
Telephone: (203) 562-4299
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2861 Reviews

$50 and over

French

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2 people

Feb 18, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Charming

Reminiscent of a Paris brasserie it is where old world charm meets the new. Warm and welcoming to New Haven's cafe society, it is located across from Yale University old campus. The restaurant offers menu and ambiance in a casual elegant style. Always using the best ingredients of the moment, Union League Café's food combines French classical traditions with a more contemporary approach to flavors, textures and native ingredients. Local and organic fish, meats, cheeses, produce and rare specialty products from around the world help our chefs create our award-winning cuisine.

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Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French, Seafood
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(203) 562-4299
Website
http://unionleaguecafe.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Olivier Durand
Catering
Please email banquets@unionleaguecafe.com for information. We look forward to planning your next event in one of our private rooms.
Private party facilities
Whether planning a simple luncheon or an elaborate dinner, we look forward to taking personal care of every detail of your entertaining needs. Together these timeless entertaining spaces offer you and your guests a relaxed but elegant ambiance complimented by exquisite service & the refined cuisine.

Location
1032 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510
Neighbourhood
New Haven
Cross Street
College Street
Parking details
The parking lot may be entered from Crown Street. Additional parking may be found at the corner of College and Crown Streets (parking garage), or in an additional parking garage found at the corner of Crown and High Street. These are less than a block away from Union League Café and all three are within walking distance of the restaurant.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,861 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Haven
Best Overall
New Haven
Best Food
New Haven
Best Ambience
New Haven
Great for fine wines
New Haven
Romantic
New Haven
Good for special occasions
New Haven
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Union League Cafe in New Haven offers an exceptional dining experience with "terrific food, top-notch service, and a welcoming ambiance." Renowned for its classic French cuisine and an impressive wine list, the restaurant provides a sophisticated and elegant setting, ideal for special occasions or intimate dinners. Patrons consistently praise the "sublime service" and beautifully prepared dishes, making it a "wonderful dining experience" worth returning for.

2,861 Reviews

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Stacey
New York City
52 reviews
4.0
52 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was wonderful as usual. Quality of the food was excellent. Always a pleasure to dine here. The staff was helpful and exemplary. Menu was diverse although more limited than in the past. Good solid food with interesting flavors. Would definitely return again.
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Peter
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This place never fails to impress. We brought another couple, that never have experienced the Union League Cafe and they were thoroughly impressed. From the food to the ambiance to the service; another impeccable evening. Thank you!
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Nick
Columbus
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Overall a terrible and wildly disappointing experience. Granted, we were there on Valentine's Day, but still, the level of service we received was unacceptable, especially given the price. After a 15 minute wait after our reservation time, we were seated at a table we were unhappy with (bad location, bad lighting, not in the main dining room). We asked to switch, and despite offering to switch to a table in either the main dining room or upstairs, a manager—who did not have a friendly attitude during the conversation—said it was impossible to move. The food was not nearly worth the prices. The steak was under-seasoned and bland, and my appetizer and dessert were forgettable. The worst part of the experience was the wait. With a 7:30 reservation, we did not get our check until 10:15. We ordered only one drink each at the beginning of the meal and placed our full order for the prix fixe menu as soon as we sat down. More than 45 minutes passed between our entrees being cleared and the desserts coming out. I had to ask several waiters multiple times to check on the progress, and it was the same story for the check. In what I guess what was a fitting end to the experience, they couldn't find our coats at the coat check because of the "craziness" of the night. We had to go back to grab them ourselves. Again, I understand it's a busy night, but they can't expect to charge what they charge and provide this kind of experience. I was surprised as well that no one came over affirmatively to offer an apology. None of this was recognized until I brought it up repeatedly, with multiple people. Start to finish, we had an awful experience—a $250 dinner that would not have been worth it at half the price.
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alan
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Valentines Day lunch at Union League Cafe. It felt like a special occasion all the way through, comfortable elegance, refined dining, but in an atmosphere that was relaxed. I'm always impressed by ULC!
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James
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing!! Arthur made my 1st date with my future wife memorable! Even got a vase 4 her flowers!!!
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David
VIP
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a brilliant menu and wine list, impeccable service and a night to remember!
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Armen
VIP
Los Angeles
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service and excellent food. We had a wonderful time celebrating a birthday.
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susan
New York City
40 reviews
5.0
40 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Special place with great food and impeccable attention to detail.
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Charles
San Francisco
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were here for a Saturday lunch in February. The dining room is gorgeous, perfect for anything from romance to friends catching up. The menu leans French (cassoulet, foie gras, tuna nicoise, steak frites) but there are salads, soups and entrees like salmon and there was a burger on the lunch menu. Everything was delicious, presented beautifully, good drinks and wine. We expected the prices to be higher given that everything has gone up, but prices seem really fair here, especially given the quality of the food and the waitstaff and those white tablecloths.
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Keith
Seattle
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I was blown away with the delicious food and wonderful service.
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FAQs

Union League Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 562-4299.

Union League Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 2861 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 18, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1032 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
College Street
Neighbourhood
New Haven
Hours of Operation
Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
French, Seafood
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
The parking lot may be entered from Crown Street. Additional parking may be found at the corner of College and Crown Streets (parking garage), or in an additional parking garage found at the corner of Crown and High Street. These are less than a block away from Union League Café and all three are within walking distance of the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Olivier Durand
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://unionleaguecafe.com/
Phone number
(203) 562-4299
Catering
Please email banquets@unionleaguecafe.com for information. We look forward to planning your next event in one of our private rooms.
Private party facilities
Whether planning a simple luncheon or an elaborate dinner, we look forward to taking personal care of every detail of your entertaining needs. Together these timeless entertaining spaces offer you and your guests a relaxed but elegant ambiance complimented by exquisite service & the refined cuisine.

Union League Cafe

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

What 2,861 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Union League Cafe offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Union League Cafe restaurant rated?

Is Union League Cafe currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information