Best Restaurants in New Haven, CT

Photo Credit: Olea

One of the best things about New Haven is the myriad of fantastic and highly rated restaurants specializing in everything from Italian to Spanish to American. So, when you’re feeling peckish after a long workday or want to share a romantic night out with your significant other, you’ve got plenty of options. Mercedes-Benz of North Haven has put together the following list of what we feel are the best restaurants in New Haven, CT!

Consiglio’s Restaurant

If you’re looking for Italian restaurants in New Haven, CT, Coniglio’s Restaurant is one of the tastiest. Family-owned and operated, this place is known for its traditional Italian cuisine, welcoming and warm atmosphere, and occasional dinner-theater events. Choose from hearty favorites like linguini with clam sauce, pannecotto, or filet mignon gorgonzola. They also offer gluten free and whole wheat pasta.

Location: 165 Wooster St.

Olea

Located in downtown New Haven, Olea’s menu is a fresh take on classic Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine. Many of their specialty items are imported directly from the Mediterranean, so you get that authentic and rich taste without traveling far. Feeling bold? Try their pulpo y socarrat — or grilled Spanish octopus with toasted saffron, lemon aioli, Spanish paprika aioli, and heirloom tomatoes.

Location: 39 High St.

Union League Cafe

Union League Cafe offers all of the charm of a brasserie, but keeps the formality at a comfortable setting. This is the perfect spot for a date night with that someone special. Choose from appetizers like escargots persillade and main courses like canard au poivre — or pan-seared Rohan duck breast. Top off a delicious meal with crème brûlée catalane or decadent strudel pomme-noix.

Location: 1032 Chapel St.

Prime 16

Prime 16 is the place to go for craft beer and cocktails. Pair your favorite brew with one of their gourmet burgers and you’ll understand why Cheshire and Branford locals can’t get enough. Try favorites like the Sriracha Bacon burger topped with maple smoked Sriracha bacon, aged Vermont white cheddar, drunken onions, romaine lettuce, sliced tomato, and Sriracha aioli.

Location: 172 Temple St.

Modern Apizza

It isn’t hard to come by pizza in New Haven, CT, but few have honed their crafted as skillfully as Modern Apizza. Found in 1934, Modern Apizza is known for its New Haven-style thin-crust pizzas — all of which are baked to perfection in an oil-fueled brick oven. Whether you want plain pizza or all of the toppings, this is the spot for you. Throw in a small tossed salad and add some greens to your carb fest.

Location: 874 State St.

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