Union League Cafe

4.8

2830 Reviews

$50 and over

French

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2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for fine wines

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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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
Neighborhood
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, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,830 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

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Loved For

New Haven
Best Overall
New Haven
Best Food
New Haven
Best Ambiance
New Haven
Great for fine wines
New Haven
Romantic
New Haven
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Union League Cafe offers an "unparalleled" dining experience with "amazing" food and service, making it a favorite for special occasions. The elegant, historic setting and attentive staff create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Highlights include a "wonderful" tasting menu and "exquisite" dishes like duck and lamb. Perfect for a memorable evening.

2,830 Reviews

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Dylan
Tampa
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Probably the best gig in town, but a bit overrated. The dishes were good, but lacked inspiration and creativity expected of a restaurant said to be the best in New Haven. Prices were high for what you got. I was glad to bring my wife who would not been before, but it would not be our first choice over trying something new in town next time in these parts. The overall vibe was “good but complacent, no longer striving to be great”.
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Devin
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
While New Haven leaves a bit to be desired, the Union League Cafe does not. It is a restaurant that, in my view, stands on par with some of the best restaurants in New York. It has a fully-stocked wine cellar and bar, and the whole menu (particularly seafood) is excellent - not Michelin 2 star, but I would give it 1 Michelin Star. Of particular note are les escargots, which are the best on the East Coast (better, in my view than those at say, Daniel, in Manhattan). Better still is the ambiance: it's perfect for dinners of 4 or 5 people where you really want to have a conversation or discussion. In fact, I learned about it from attending board dinners for a Yale-affiliated group at Union League. Definitely worth a trip from Boston or New York - probably about 90 minutes from each by car or train.
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Paul
New York City
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Best experience at union league ever! Everything ordered was served hot and tasted exceptional. The service was fantastic! Can’t wait to go back!
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Gilles
New York City
115 reviews
vip
5.0
115 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the best restaurant for celebrating anything...even sometimes nothing. Best Beef Wellington, Halibut, escargot, Radiotori pasta with crab...and amazing desserts
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Tom
New York City
102 reviews
vip
5.0
102 reviews
Dined on December 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect. Except for the very loud person 1 table over. The only person in the entire restaurant that you could hear. Sadly, I understand that the restaurant can do nothing about it.
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Laurie
Greater Boston
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It’s always a wonderful experience when dining at the union league in New Haven, Connecticut. The food is exquisite as well as the wine selection. Great place to go for a special occasion or for the holidays.
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Andrea
Miami
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wow - This is our 4th time to Union League in the past few months, it just keeps getting better! Wait staff is amazing and the chef is outstanding! Nicely done A+.
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Pamela
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love this restaurant. We went on our wedding night 32 years ago and come back every so often fir our anniversary. Great food and service.
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Stephanie
New York City
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Union League is always an elegant and delicious experience. Although expensive (think New York prices), this special place in New Haven provides an incredibly singular dining experience for any special occasion with friends or family. First, the service is second to none; everyone is attentive and warm and wants patrons to have the most enjoyable experience. Second, The food is expertly prepared; my favorite dishes are duck breast and tuna tartare. The meat is skillfully ready at your specified temperature, and the seafood is always fresh. Many of these fine-dining restaurants come up short when dessert arrives. Union League’s pastry chef creates gorgeous and diverse desserts for which we can always find room at the end of our meal. Whenever I want to show someone a gem, I take them to Union League.
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Elliot
New York City
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As usual very much enjoyed our meal at ULC. Ambience, food, service all great
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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 4.8 stars by 2830 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1032 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
College Street
Neighborhood
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, 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 2,830 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