Best Casual Restaurants in New Haven

19 restaurants available nearby

1. Siena New Haven

4.7

Exceptional(243)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 6 times today

Located inside The Blake Hotel, welcome to Siena New Haven... a bridge where Italian tradition meets modern contemporary flare. Antipasti, artisanal crostini, from scratch pasta, and so much more available to you. Our menu features a carefully curated cocktail program and extensive wine list. Siena New Haven is located on the lobby floor. Guests can also visit the High George by Siena - New Haven's premiere rooftop bar, located on the 6th floor and open year round. It is outfitted with a full bar and lighter food options. High George by Siena Rooftop is open Thursday through Saturday. Reservations are recommended, but not required. We are open to the public and available for semi-private and private events.

2. Elm City Social

4.3

Awesome(312)

Price: Moderate

• American • New Haven

Booked 11 times today

Voted Connecticut’s Best New RestaurantElm City Social evokes the spirit of the 1920s, bringing back to life the craftwork of cocktails that has been lost until now. In the kitchen, Chef John Brennan draws you in with seasonally inspired menus that can only be described as “comfort food with a flavorful twist.” People love our style; we were even named one of the Best New Restaurants this year by Connecticut Magazine.We’re located inside the historic building that once housed Kasey's Restaurant in the early 1900's. By the corner of Chapel and College Streets, we're situated across the street from the famed Shubert Theater and just off the New Haven Green. Join us today.

3. South Bay

4.6

Exceptional(448)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • New Haven

Booked 13 times today

In early 2019, the Siguenza Family welcomed the newest additions to the JS Restaurant Group with the openings of South Bay New Haven and South Bay Greenwich. These are the eighth and ninth restaurants for the Siguenzas as they continue to share their creativity, energy, and passion to provide an exquisitely warm and welcoming dining experience in the communities they serve.

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4. 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar

4.3

Awesome(157)

Price: Moderate

• American • New Haven

Booked 19 times today

80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar is a modern twist on classic fare with a focus on shareable plates, elevated bar food & approachable craft cocktails in a vibrant atmosphere with two bars, a large private patio, and multiple options for private dining and events. Chef Sonia Salazar of Te Amo Tequila Bar & Barracuda Bistro & Bar delivers another delicious menu to the area. menu highlights include wonton tuna nachos, watermelon feta salad, short rib tacos, mussels in a lobster bisque, and the specialty drink menu features a seasonal selection of delicious summer cocktails with ingredients such as vodka, bourbon, tequila and gin with fresh watermelon, blackberries, basil & mint. Don't miss the Sunday Brunch from 11am - 3pm.Our summer patio dining is an oasis in the center of the theater district with quick access to the Shubert Theater and College St. Music Hall.

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5. Strega - New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(29)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 1 time today

The name of the restaurant is inspired by the Legend of Janare of Benevento. Strega means ‘witch’ in Italian and Benevento is considered the “city of witches”. At Strega, our mission is to transport our guests to the Italy we cherish. Drawing inspiration from traditions across the Italian peninsula, we are dedicated to crafting an authentic Italian experience. With a profound appreciation and understanding of Italy’s rich history and culinary heritage, we prioritize using imported Italian products and are committed to maintaining authenticity in our recipes and menu selections. At Strega, we believe that cooking with seasonal, authentic ingredients means there is not need for unnecessary embellishment - our food tastes great, is fresh, and at its peak. Our experience is crafted through a series of selected choices. We take pride in serving freshly made dishes, embracing wholesome Italian cooking with fresh and healthy ingredients.We look forward to serving downtown New Haven.

6. Atelier Florian

4.2

Awesome(743)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • New Haven

Booked 8 times today

Here at Atelier Florian, we welcome you to experience a full array of fresh sea-to table dishes and sustainable meats and produce from local purveyors in a relaxing ambiance that is true to the finest European tradition. Our chefs work hard to bring you the freshest and most tantalizing seafood-centered masterpieces, the heartiest meats and poultry and the healthiest composed salads, vegetarian and gluten-free dishes, all with an elegant Belgian twist.

7. The Anchor Spa

4.6

Exceptional(56)

Price: Moderate

• Caribbean • New Haven

Booked 3 times today

*Please note: Outside Seating is on a first come, first served basis. You may request Outside Seating with your reservation and we will do our best to accomodate it, however, we cannot guarantee it.*Named after the Milford, Connecticut beach where it first opened during Prohibition, in its halcyon days The Anchor became a favorite watering hole for actors, artists, poets, writers, and Yalies, and the after-work boîte for bartenders and staff from other bars. Relaunching in 2016, The Anchor effortlessly aligned with a revitalized Downtown New Haven, in the vibrant midst of Yale University. The bar and eatery simultaneously honors, embraces, and reflects the City’s economic, social and intellectual diversity—representing a cultural cocktail of town and gown immediacy of a deadline. The Anchor’s new owner, Yale alumnus Karl Franz Williams’ plan is to preserve the best and most recognizable aspects of the restaurant’s former incarnation and create something evocative and timeless.

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8. Gioia - Wooster Street New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(368)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 37 times today

PLEASE NOTE: The rooftop at GIOIA does not accept reservations. Seating is first come, first served. Cheerful Italian food and drink in Wooster Square. Follow us @GioiaNHVOnline reservations are now available through our website!!!

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9. Tre Scalini Ristorante - CT

4.5

Awesome(211)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 7 times today

If you are looking for the warmth and inviting ambiance of an elegant, yet affordable Italian restaurant, look no further than Tre Scalini Ristorante in Tariffville. Diners can gaze out onto the ever popular Wooster Street as they enjoy their meal thanks to the many windows along the restaurant’s front. An upper balcony area offers seating that overlooks the main dining floor and features chandelier lighting for an added touch of elegance and romance. Dishes you are sure to enjoy at Tre Scalini Ristorante include the calamaretti fritti, gnocchi saporiti, spaghetti carbonara and the salmone alla brace. With so many pasta, seafood, poultry and beef menu items to choose from, you are sure to find something that is pleasing for everyone at Tre Scalini Ristorante.

10. Caffe Bravo

4.7

Exceptional(329)

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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Kristen
New York City •1 review
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food was delicious! Great value for brunch and their $3 mimosa's! The service was a little slow but overall, I would come again.
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80 Proof American Kitchen & BarPrice: Moderate• American• New Haven
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4.3
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Kathryn
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
Made a same-day reservation for 7 on a weeknight. We were looking for an Italian restaurant that did not have stereotypical Italian fare, and this delivered. The restaurant was lovely and we were seated in an area that was not crowded; the ambiance was really nice. Service was attentive, the cocktail selection was great (including some really interesting mocktails); the small plates were excellent, and the main courses were good to excellent. We didn't feel rushed, and the whole experience was genuinely enjoyable. This restaurant is pricier than where we would usually go, but it was a memorable dining experience.
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Siena New HavenPrice: Expensive• Italian• New Haven
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4.7
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Alexandru
Hawaii •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 23, 2024
The atmosphere of this restaurant is seaside New England and is very charming. The staff was attentive and the food quality was excellent.
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South BayPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• New Haven
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4.6
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Krissy
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 22, 2024
Our first server was okay but then Anthony came over and he was exceptional. So polite, attentive and professional.
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Elm City SocialPrice: Moderate• American• New Haven
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4.3
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Millie
New Mexico •1 review
5.0
Dined on Dec 21, 2024
Excellent. Superb food, gracious service. Highest recommendation.
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Strega - New HavenPrice: Expensive• Italian• New Haven
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4.8

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19 restaurants available nearby

1. Siena New Haven

2. Elm City Social

3. South Bay

4. 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar

5. Strega - New Haven

6. Atelier Florian

7. The Anchor Spa

8. Gioia - Wooster Street New Haven

9. Tre Scalini Ristorante - CT

10. Caffe Bravo

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