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32 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Haven Beer Co. - Hamden restaurant

1. Haven Beer Co. - Hamden

4.6

Exceptional(89)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brewery • Hamden

Booked 26 times today

Welcome to Haven Beer Company- more than just a brewery. We have our own brews, plus guest beers, a full bar with craft cocktails, wine, and a menu of great food made in-house. Come in for lunch, dinner, or a beer. Great for large groups or smaller get together - Everyone is welcome!

2. L'Orcio

4.7

Exceptional(2267)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 13 times today

RESERVATIONS:Garden Tables - Outdoor DiningStandard Tables- Indoor DiningL'Orcio is an upscale dining establishment serving Contemporary Italian Cuisine. In house made specialty pastas like Ricotta Gnocchi, Papparedelle and Ravioli are only part of the L'Orcio experience. Chef d'Amuri, an Italian native, also works his magic grilling whole fish and juicy steaks and offers a variety of meat and fish dishes daily. Desserts like Tiramisu', Charlotte agli Amaretti and Lemon Tart are also prepared in house. A relaxing and elegant ambiance with a European flair is the perfect backdrop for lunch, dinner or spirits. Located in a refurbished historical home the restaurant offers a unique space their guests. Family owned and operated with an eye for detail L'Orcio has a lot to offer. Come in for a meal, a drink or just to say Ciao.

3. Caffe Bravo

4.7

Exceptional(337)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 9 times today

In New Haven, Connecticut, Caffe Bravo is an Italian restaurant that serves up quality authentic Italian dishes and other European specialties. Each of our pastas are house-made. The Caffe Bravo menu has extensive options for any taste, including starters, salads, pasta dishes, and entrees. Caffe Bravo provides only the freshest ingredients and emphasizes classic Italian meals using recipes that have been handed down for generations. Its elegant, cozy dining room & outdoor heated patio provides customers with a relaxed atmosphere that makes the meal even more enjoyable.

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4. La Lupa Ristorante - North Haven

4.2

Awesome(129)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 1 time today

La Lupa is an innovative way to appreciate the taste of traditional recipes handed down from our grandmothers or from our family, elaborated with unaltered passion, and the essence of Rome, Italy. The recipes that are used to create the La Lupa brand are the result of extensive research, keeping together the methods of family tradition, the discovery of secret ingredients and of each cooks own personal methods.The excellence of the dishes offered, the pleasant and familiar atmosphere that reigns within the restaurant, the right balance between quality and price, seasoned with the sympathy and professionalism of the owners and staff, are the strengths of the restaurant.We grant everyone who dines with us in North Haven, CT, the opportunity to experience Rome!!

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5. Solun Tapas Bar & Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(59)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • New Haven

Booked 1 time today

Located at 245 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, Solun Tapas Bar & Restaurant offers up-scale dining at its finest. The menu is made up of many delicious options along with a smart wine list. The place is fun and attracts a lively crowd. There's plenty of TVs at the Solun tapas Bar for those who want to catch the game while they're enjoying their meal.The seafood croquettes and the shrimp risotto are the specials at the Solun Tapas bar. When it comes to drinking options, the Solun Tapas bar has a nice collection on the menu. The Latin Lovers martinis and the Irish Manhattan are the crowd favorites when it comes to drinks. Overall, this restaurant offers a nice atmosphere and upbeat vibe that makes your visit memorable.

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6. John Davenport's at the Top of the Park - Omni New Haven

4.2

Awesome(428)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 4 times today

John Davenports is a 19th floor restaurant and bar that offers contemporary, approachable, coastal New England fare with the best views of New Haven.Our Executive Chef strives to resource sustainable, seasonal ingredients from local farmers, while taking pride in products made in house. His culinary team highlights the Atlantic coastline and its abundant offering from the sea. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the most captivating, panoramic views of the city, Long Island Sound, and Yale University to our community.

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7. Heirloom - New Haven

4.3

Awesome(1526)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 9 times today

A Farm Coastal Restaurant located inside the Study at Yale Hotel on Chapel Street at the heart of Yale University Campus in New Haven, CT. Our friends, farmers & growers in Connecticut, New England & beyond supply us with heritage ingredients showcasing the farm & coastal bounty, integral to American Heirloom Cooking. Our wine collection includes wines from Italy, Spain, France, Australia, Germany, South Africa and the United States. Our wine choices are eclectic and distinctive with a focus on value and boutique labels as well as Sustainable, Organic and Bio dynamic selections. Inviting warmth and hospitality, local-heartfelt fare; eclectic wines and cocktails and a commitment to honest service and value are paramount to the Heirloom experience.

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8. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

4.6

Exceptional(292)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • New Haven

Booked 7 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

9. ZINC New Haven

4.7

Exceptional(2981)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 11 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.

10. Olives and Oil

4.4

Awesome(225)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • New Haven

Booked 8 times today

Brought to you by the team at Elm City Social, Olives and Oil explores Chef John Brennan's modern take on rustic Italian cuisine, wine, and life in a vintage setting.What you'll find inside: fresh ingredients, small plates, brick oven-fired pizza, and a delicious raw bar.Serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch!

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Lindy LeeVIP
New York City •70 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food and service at Caffe Bravo are consistently excellent. The specials, however, can be extraordinary. They feature creative culinary pairings that taste even better than they read. Last night's example featured a swordfish dish with eggplant and more. The atmosphere is "neighborhood" comfortable-friendly and unpretentious
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Caffe BravoPrice: Moderate• Italian• New Haven
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4.7
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Darious
New York City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great food and great service. Only thing was upstairs was very very warm but still had a great dinner.
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L'OrcioPrice: Moderate• Italian• New Haven
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4.7
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Pam
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Overall great experience. They accommodated a last minute addition to our reservation on Valentine’s Day with no problem. We loved how the restaurant was setup. The beer, food and service was great. A little pricy, but everywhere you go is pricy these days. The difference was the quality of the food and beer. It was worth it and would go again.
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Haven Beer Co. - HamdenPrice: Moderate• Brewery• Hamden
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4.6
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MarieVIP
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 28, 2025
Great food, impeccable service and very nice atmosphere. We have been going for years and we never had a bad meal. We love LaLupa 😍
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La Lupa Ristorante - North HavenPrice: Moderate• Italian• New Haven
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4.2
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KasiaVIP
Greater Boston •27 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 12, 2024
Wonderful place with great , carring staff. Food is fresh and delish.
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Solun Tapas Bar & RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• New Haven
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4.6

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