Best Restaurant
Several websites, culinary magazines and voting by the general public indicates that the best overall restaurant in New Haven is the Union League Cafe. The Union League Cafe has been in business since 1993 and is known for its deconstructed French cuisine. The restaurant is an upscale one, which means that it is known for its white tablecloths, bistro cuisine, extensive wine list and accomplished chef-owner.
Union League Cafe
1032 Chapel Street
New Haven, Connecticut
(203) 562-4299
unionleaguecafe.com
Best Ethnic Restaurants
Local voters, editors of traveler's websites and culinary reviewers agree; New Haven is home to several top ethnic restaurants.
Ibiza is a well-liked New Haven restaurant specializing in Spanish cuisine. Recipes reflect the modern Spanish trends in cooking; however, the menu also showcases traditional recipes that have been updated and transformed.
Ibiza
39 High Street
New Haven, Connecticut
(202) 865-1933
ibizanewhaven.com
Tre Scalini Ristorante is a restaurant known for modern Italian cuisine and its intimate dining room. It is upscale dining in a cozy environment and offers some more traditional Italian recipes as well.
Tre Scalini
100 Wooster Street
New Haven, Connecticut
(203) 777-3373
trescalinirestaurant.com
Bentara is a restaurant known for its wide range of recipes. It specializes in Malaysian cuisine but is also known for its vast menu that includes vegetarian dishes, a large wine list and fresh seafood.
Bentara
76 Orange Street
New Haven, Connecticut
(203) 562-2511
bentara.com
L'Orcio is a newer contemporary Italian restaurant with fresh, hand rolled pasta made daily. The cuisine is not traditional; instead, the flavors are new and reinvented with unique combinations. This restaurant is also known for its outdoor dining.
L'Orcio
806 State Street
New Haven, Connecticut
(203) 777-6670
lorcio.com
Miso specializes in Japanese cuisine with an emphasis on fresh ingredients. The restaurant features traditional Japanese dishes as well as sushi, and it is consistently voted the best Japanese restaurant by local diners.
Miso
15 Orange Street
New Haven, Connecticut
(203) 848-6472
misorestaurant.com
Best Continental and American Cuisine
Local newspaper polls and critics recommend the same continental and American restaurants as the best in New Haven.
One such example is Zinc. Zinc is a restaurant known for its self-proclaimed "modern American" food. The menu changes seasonally, and the cuisine is a blend of several different global techniques and ingredients. The chef-owner is known for her involvement in the local community, catering fundraisers for local organizations and promoting locally grown foods.
Zinc
964 Chapel Street
New Haven, Connecticut
(203) 624-0507
zincfood.com
Sage American Grill and Oyster Bar is known for its extensive raw bar, standard American fare including steaks and its spectacular ocean view. Sage boasts a large outdoor deck with an Island feel and live music on the weekends.
Sage
100 South Water Street
New Haven, Connecticut
(203) 787-3466
sageamerican.com
Scoozi Trattoria and Wine Bar is a restaurant known for both Italian and continental cuisine, weekend jazz, Sunday brunches and its impressive outdoor patio. It's a favorite upscale restaurant among Yale faculty and families.
Scoozi
1104 Chapel Street
New Haven, Connecticut
(203) 776-8268
scoozzi.com
Carmen Anthony Steakhouse is a favorite steakhouse in New Haven. It is known for its owner whose mission was to bring New York-quality steaks to Connecticut. New menu items, changes in sauces and a comfortable atmosphere make it a popular dining spot.
Carmen Anthony Steakhouse
660 State Street
New Haven, Connecticut
(203) 773-1444
carmenanthony.com
