A
Scene
for
Every
Foodie

Internationally inspired gourmet fare or brunch burgers, New Haven’s foodie scene can do both. Bursting with culinary talent, our collection of award-winning chefs monopolize the New England foodie scene. Take our very own Louis’ Lunch, a fourth-generation family-owned grub spot, whose ‘hamburger sandwiches’ have been pleasing crowds since 1895. Consider Claire Criscuolo of local favorite, Claire’s Corner Copia, who has been serving up kosher and vegetarian food with a flair since 1975, or the innovative Chef Emily Mingrone of Tavern on State, the award-winning restaurant located in downtown’s East Rock neighborhood. Come for the grub, but save room for a drink at the iconic cocktail club, Anchor Spa, led by seasoned entrepreneur and bar owner Karl Franz Williams. 

Here, we put mashed potatoes on pizza and turmeric in cocktails. Come to us hungry, we saved you a seat. 

Apizza

Hunting for the best burger in the country? The search stops on the Connecticut coast, where New Haven ‘steaks’ its claim as the burger capital of New England…

Grab a Slice

Breakfast & Brunch

Add New Haven to your travel itinerary this year, and brunch like you’ve never brunched before at over two dozen of the Elm City’s most eggs-ellent eateries…

Pull Up a Chair

Burgers

Hunting for the best burger in the country? The search stops on the Connecticut coast, where New Haven ‘steaks’ its claim as the burger capital of New England…

Bring a Napkin

Coffee & Sweets

Hunting for the best burger in the country? The search stops on the Connecticut coast, where New Haven ‘steaks’ its claim as the burger capital of New England…

Nom Nom

Mixology

Come for the food, stay for the drinks. Whether you want to sample craft beer from a local brewer or enjoy a crafty cocktail from an acclaimed mixologist…

Bottoms Up

Breweries & Pubs

Come for the food, stay for the drinks. Whether you want to sample craft beer from a local brewer or enjoy a crafty cocktail from an acclaimed mixologist at one of our many, many bars, New Haven is the place to be.

Pick Me Up

Outdoor Dining

From rooftops to patios to sidewalk cafes, New Haven’s culinary scene plays outside.

Pull up a chair

  • All
  • American
  • Asian
  • Asian (Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese)
  • Belgium
  • Cuban
  • European
  • European (Belgian, German)
  • French
  • Indian
  • Italian
  • Latin American & Spanish
  • Mediterranean
  • Mexican
  • Middle Eastern
  • Other
  • Seafood
  • Steakhouse
  • Turkish
  • Vegetarian, Vegan
  • Venezuelan
Ernie’s

Westville
1279 Whitney Avenue
Fussy Coffee

290 Winchester Avenue Tenant Ste 1
Heirloom

Downtown
1157 Chapel Street
Il Gabbiano

Long Wharf
501 Long wharf Drive
John Davenport’s

Downtown
155 Temple Street 19th Floor
Miso

Downtown
15 Orange Street
Noa

Downtown
200 Crown Street
Nolo

Downtown
687 State Street
Oh K-Dog

Downtown
208 College Street
Pacifico

Downtown
220 College Street
Rudy’s

Downtown
1227 Chapel Street
Sherkaan

Downtown
65 Broadway Street
Somos

Downtown
63 Orange Street
Tre Scalini

Wooster Square
100 Wooster Street
Zinc

Downtown
964 Chapel Street

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