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Union League Cafe, New Haven, CT

Union League Cafe

4.8
4.8
2868 Reviews
$50 and over
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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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Dining areas

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
  • 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.
  • 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, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,868 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Great for fine wines

  • New Haven

    Best Ambiance

  • New Haven

    Great for fine wines

  • New Haven

    Romantic

  • New Haven

    Good for special occasions

  • New Haven

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Union League Cafe in New Haven offers a "wonderful gem" of a dining experience that combines "exquisite food" with "impeccable service" in a "beautiful setting." Renowned for its "fabulous French bistro" atmosphere and "exceptional" menu, it stands out for special occasions. Despite its premium prices, many find it "well worth it" for its "elegant" and "refined" charm.

2,868 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, service, and food. Excellent experience!

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  2. Justin VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent restaurant. Old school elegance and service. Will be back again for sure.

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  3. Laurance

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Elegant, gracious staff, and exceptional food. A standout in today’s world of mediocrity.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was incredibly accommodating and attentive.

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  5. Robert

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Has recovered from the disaster that was the last owner. Has returned to its previous glory.

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  6. John

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner and enjoyed everthing about the place. I can't wait to go back.

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  7. Paul VIP

    New York City23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I am not telling you anything new if I say that the Union League Cafe is simply one of the best places to dine in Connecticut, and has been for quite a number of years. It is a special occasion location for most of us, though most of us probably wish we could dine there every day. The service manages to be both personable and professional, no coldness and no backslapping. The restaurant itself is exquisite beyond measure. The menu is imaginative, with many standards and a few that you would not find in most restaurants. Where else would you get a warm leek salad? Yes, it is a little pricy, but you most definitely get what you pay for.

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  8. Stacey

    New York City52 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was wonderful as usual. Quality of the food was excellent. Always a pleasure to dine here. The staff was helpful and exemplary. Menu was diverse although more limited than in the past. Good solid food with interesting flavors. Would definitely return again.

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  9. Peter

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This place never fails to impress. We brought another couple, that never have experienced the Union League Cafe and they were thoroughly impressed. From the food to the ambiance to the service; another impeccable evening. Thank you!

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  10. Nick

    Columbus2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Overall a terrible and wildly disappointing experience. Granted, we were there on Valentine's Day, but still, the level of service we received was unacceptable, especially given the price. After a 15 minute wait after our reservation time, we were seated at a table we were unhappy with (bad location, bad lighting, not in the main dining room). We asked to switch, and despite offering to switch to a table in either the main dining room or upstairs, a manager—who did not have a friendly attitude during the conversation—said it was impossible to move. The food was not nearly worth the prices. The steak was under-seasoned and bland, and my appetizer and dessert were forgettable. The worst part of the experience was the wait. With a 7:30 reservation, we did not get our check until 10:15. We ordered only one drink each at the beginning of the meal and placed our full order for the prix fixe menu as soon as we sat down. More than 45 minutes passed between our entrees being cleared and the desserts coming out. I had to ask several waiters multiple times to check on the progress, and it was the same story for the check. In what I guess what was a fitting end to the experience, they couldn't find our coats at the coat check because of the "craziness" of the night. We had to go back to grab them ourselves. Again, I understand it's a busy night, but they can't expect to charge what they charge and provide this kind of experience. I was surprised as well that no one came over affirmatively to offer an apology. None of this was recognized until I brought it up repeatedly, with multiple people. Start to finish, we had an awful experience—a $250 dinner that would not have been worth it at half the price.

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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 2868 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Union League Cafe

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, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • 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.
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