Highest-rated Italian restaurants in New Haven by diners
Highest-rated Italian restaurants in New Haven by diners
Italian food is the most popular cuisine in the world, according to a 2023 study by The Picky Eater that tallied up Instagram tags. It's no wonder why so many people love it. Just thinking about dishes like chicken parmesan and spaghetti and meatballs is enough to get your mouth watering—even though many of these world-famous dishes are actually Italian American creations more so than true Italian fare. Traditional Italian food embraces an assortment of sumptuous recipes that aren't dependent on fried breadcrumbs and red sauce—think frittatas and focaccia, or carpaccio and panna cotta.
Italian immigrants have been weaving their cuisine into the fabric of the American food landscape for generations since they arrived in the United States nearly 150 years ago. And the cuisine, like the culture it hails from, tends to give off warm and fuzzy "family" feels. For many people, the quintessential local Italian American restaurant—complete with its red-and-white checkered tablecloths, pour bottles of olive oil, parmesan cheese shakers, cute little jars of red pepper flakes, and wicker baskets of oven-fresh bread—brings back memories of special life moments, like first dates and milestone birthdays.
Luckily, today you don't need to be in a major metropolis like New York or Los Angeles or an area with a large Italian or Italian American community to score top-notch buon cibo. You can find excellent Italian offerings in almost every city from coast to coast. To celebrate all things mozzarella and marinara, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Italian restaurants in New Haven based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of January 2024.
Read on to see if your favorite is among the top-rated or to find a new spot in your neighborhood.
Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.
#27. Marco Polo
- Rating: 3.5/5 (98 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 55 Crown St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp
#26. IL Gabbiano
- Rating: 3.5/5 (106 reviews)
- Address: 501 Long Wharf Drive New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian, Bars, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Tre Scalini Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (163 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 100 Wooster St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Brazi's Italian Restaurant
- Rating: 3.5/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 201 Food Terminal Plz New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Michelina's
- Rating: 3.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 858 State St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Portofino's Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 3.5/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 937 State St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Olives and Oil
- Rating: 4.0/5 (377 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 124 Temple St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Sally's Apizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1309 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 237 Wooster St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Via
- Rating: 4.0/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 260 Crown St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Gastropubs, Cocktail Bars, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Family Mediterranean Pizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 45 York St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Dayton Street Apizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 60 Dayton St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Goodfellas Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (439 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 702 State St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#15. L'Orcio
- Rating: 4.0/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 806 State St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#14. NOLO
- Rating: 4.0/5 (159 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 687 State St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Italian, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Caffe Bravo
- Rating: 4.0/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 794 Orange St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Villa Lulu
- Rating: 4.0/5 (111 reviews)
- Address: 230 College St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Consiglio's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 165 Wooster St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Adriana's Italian Restaurant & Catering
- Rating: 4.0/5 (268 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 771 Grand Ave. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian, Diners, American
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Modern Apizza
- Rating: 4.0/5 (1644 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 874 State St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#8. Skappo
- Rating: 4.5/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 59 Crown St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Gioia Cafe & Bar
- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 150 Wooster St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian, Cafes, Gelato
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Carmines Di Vega
- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1500 Whalley Ave. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#5. One 6 Three
- Rating: 4.5/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 163 Foster St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Pasta Eataliana Trattoria Napoletana
- Rating: 4.5/5 (76 reviews)
- Address: 127 Wooster St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Nikki & Frankie's Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 320 Foxon Blvd. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian, Seafood, Sandwiches
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#2. Grand Apizza
- Rating: 4.5/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 111 Grand Ave. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#1. Zeneli Pizzeria & Cucina Napoletana
- Rating: 5.0/5 (499 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 138 Wooster St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Jennifer Huizen, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 312 metros.
