Best Romantic Restaurants in Branford

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1. Consiglio's - New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(553)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 23 times today

Consiglio's Restaurant: A True Taste of Italy in the Heart of New Haven's Little Italy District Consiglio's Restaurant has been a staple of the Little Italy district in New Haven for over 80 years. Founded in 1938, this third-generation, family-owned establishment offers a romantic and comfortable atmosphere and uses old-world, family-inspired recipes to create delicious dishes.Consiglio's menu is focused on delivering affordable, delectable food for guests to enjoy any day of the week. Start your meal with an appetizer like the cauliflower with truffle oil, eggplant rollatini, or the fried calamari. For the main course, indulge in popular dishes like the Lobster Ravioli, Homemade Cavatelli and Braciole, or their award-winning Lasagna, which recently took home the title of "Best Pasta in the State."

2. ZINC New Haven

4.7

Exceptional(2978)

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.

3. Siena New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(243)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 11 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.

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4. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

4.6

Exceptional(286)

Price: Expensive

• American • New Haven

Booked 10 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

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5. Steakhouse at Millpond Gathering

4.5

Awesome(401)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • North Haven

Booked 11 times today

At Millpond Gatherings, we are an all encompassing hospitality center where you can eat, celebrate, shop, and stay with us here in the quaint town of Northford, Connecticut. The Millpond Steakhouse, run by Executive Chef Pedro Avila, is a farm-to-table modern American steakhouse with a fine dining flare. Our dry-aged grass fed beef is sourced from our own cattle farm just 2 miles up the road, and accompanied with local produce from our surrounding farmers. Downstairs in the Tavern we encompass the spirit of historic New England with a cozy laid back atmosphere and weekly live music on Thursdays and Sundays. Millpond Events is our venue hall located adjacent to the restaurant. This rustic charming space will harvest many special memories and celebrations.

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6. Heirloom - New Haven

4.3

Awesome(1512)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 22 times today

Heirloom - New Haven offers a warm, inviting space perfect for romantic dinners. Reviews highlight the great ambiance, excellent service, and the ability to enjoy quality time with your partner, with one review stating 'We had a wonderful date night at Heirloom.' The focus on honest service, value, and a commitment to local heartfelt fare also contribute to the restaurant's romantic atmosphere.

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7. Encore by Goodfellas

4.6

Exceptional(379)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 22 times today

Goodfellas Restaurant is proud to present our newest venture, ENCORE by GOODFELLAS! New Haven’s most anticipated, fine dining establishment. With a combined 50 years in the restaurant industry, we bring a modern interpretation of an era when dining and entertainment went hand and hand; a space where eating and drinking and performances come alive in a luxury setting with exceptional service. Our newly renovated space boasts upper and lower level dining, a modern 40 seat bar and live entertainment every night. As always, our main commitment is on our award winning, well-rounded cuisine coupled with outstanding service. Our mission is to give our guests the ultimate night out with the highest quality food, wine, drink, service and entertainment.

8. L'Orcio

4.6

Exceptional(2262)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 17 times today

L'Orcio is a romantic spot known for its contemporary Italian cuisine. The outdoor garden tables and relaxing indoor setting create a cozy ambiance that reviewers have described as 'magical', 'romantic', and 'quiet'. The soft lighting, gentle music, and beautifully adorned setting add to the intimate atmosphere. The restaurant's attention to detail and professional service enhance the overall dining experience. As one reviewer said, 'Definitely recommend this romantic beautiful place with excellent food and service.'

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9. Strega - New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(29)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 2 times 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.

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10. Jack's Bar & Steakhouse

3.8

Excellent(671)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Haven

Booked 6 times today

Jack’s Bar and Steakhouse offers its customers sophisticated, gourmet dining, conveniently located in the heart of New Haven. Known for their incomparable USDA Prime grade steaks with equal parts perfect char and mouthwatering tenderness, each bite rewards diners with unsurpassed flavor and quality, in no small part due to their infrared broiler and their unfailing commitment to source only the best and juiciest cuts. Jack’s strives to provide an unsurpassed fine dining experience, in the kind of warm and welcoming environment one expects from a family-owned restaurant. While steaks anchor the menu, the cuisine is diverse and dynamic, keeping customers returning time and again to enjoy a favorite staple item or sample a delicious new addition.-- --

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Scott
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Five stars is not enough for this place, Great experience with fantastic food and service. Will be going back soon. I recommend the Salmon or the Gorgonzola filet.
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Steakhouse at Millpond GatheringPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• North Haven
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4.5
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Shirley
New York City •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Food was fabulous. Service was on point. Can’t wait to go back.
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Consiglio's - New HavenPrice: Moderate• Italian• New Haven
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4.8
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daphne
South Carolina •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 27, 2024
We had a table for five plus a baby for lunch. Interesting and flavorful menu. Pulled duck tostados were excellent. One friend said the chicken sandwich was the best meal she had over the Christmas/Hanukah holiday. Kitchen made an easy substitution for a food allergy. Only slight gripe was that it was chilly sitting at the front table in the window. Will definitely be back!
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ZINC New HavenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• New Haven
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4.7
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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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4.8
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Meghan
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
Branzino and hangar steak were delicious! Loved the vibe, too,
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Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New HavenPrice: Expensive• American• New Haven
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4.6

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Consiglio's - New Haven

2. ZINC New Haven

3. Siena New Haven

4. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

5. Steakhouse at Millpond Gathering

6. Heirloom - New Haven

7. Encore by Goodfellas

8. L'Orcio

9. Strega - New Haven

10. Jack's Bar & Steakhouse

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