Union League Cafe

4.8

2822 Reviews

$50 and over

French

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2 people

Nov 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 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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Additional information

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 2,822 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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New Haven
Best Overall
New Haven
Best Food
New Haven
Best Ambiance
New Haven
Great for fine wines
New Haven
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Union League Cafe offers an exquisite dining experience with "perfect" food, "exceptional" service, and a "beautiful" ambiance. It's a top choice for special occasions, featuring expertly prepared French cuisine and a historic setting. While some evenings may have slow service, the overall experience is "unparalleled" and consistently impressive.

2,822 Reviews

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Stephanie
New York City
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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 6 days ago
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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Mike
Greater Boston
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Union League is always a great experience. The appetizers, entrees, and desserts are always delicious creative, *and* visually pleasing. Sugar pumpkin bisque, fois gras, and salmon appetizers were amazing. Our halibut, salmon 'pastrami', and roast chicken entrees were each a wonderful combination of complex, delicate flavors and were perfectly cooked, made with such fresh ingredients. Truly a fine dining experience, highlighted by superior friendly service. We very much enjoyed our server.
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Louise
San Francisco
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Elegant dining room, cosy in winter with a big fireplace. The food was excellent, especially my salmon soufflé appetizer with spinach in a lobster bisque. It was so pretty. Service was very smooth and friendly and I would recommend for a special occasion in particular.
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Alice
Malaysia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Waitress gave very good recommendations on food and drink. Foods served were delicious too.
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CURTIS
New York City
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had the chicken dish and the beef Wellington, Both were excellent. We had the soufflé for dessert and it too was flavorful. We’ve eaten there numerous times before but they were not on Saturday. The ambience before was great but the packed rooms and noise level was too much to enjoy the evening. The waitress and service though was excellent in spite of the crowded room. We’ll be back but not on a Saturday.
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Ben
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always amazing both in presentation and flavors in a beautifully classic environment. The star of the show was Johnathan. He truly put experience back in dining experience. The art has been lost in most places and he is a gem. Thank ULC for another night of memories.
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Maureen
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice evening with my daughter. We enjoyed catching up in what felt like a very intimate setting where we could converse easily. Wonderful ambience.
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ROBERT
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The is a wonderful restaurant. The food and service were superb. The noise level is usually not as loud as it was this time, but we were next to a boisterous table of seven. This was unusual from our experience. Highly recommended.
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Desmond
Connecticut
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service was impeccable and the food was sublime. This may have been the best food I’ve ever had! The waiter was knowledgeable and the staff provided us complimentary desserts and a card for me and my partner’s anniversary! We will definitely be returning, there’s no place like it.
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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 2822 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 29, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 14 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 2,822 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