Best Romantic Restaurants in Tariffville

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1. Strega - New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(63)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 5 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.

2. ZINC New Haven

4.7

Exceptional(2988)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 27 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. Olives and Oil

4.5

Awesome(236)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • New Haven

Booked 28 times today

Brought to you by the team at Elm City Social, Olives and Oil explores Chef John Brennan's modern take on rustic Italian cuisine, wine, and life in a vintage setting.What you'll find inside: fresh ingredients, small plates, brick oven-fired pizza, and a delicious raw bar.Serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch!

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4. Pacifico - New Haven, CT

4.7

Exceptional(1433)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Latin / Spanish • New Haven

Booked 15 times today

We are located in the heart of downtown New Haven NY times, Zagat, Hartford Courant rated, featuring extraordinary Nuevo-Latino cuisine. Along with traditional tapas, some of our signature dishes include Seafood Paella, Skirt Steak with Chino-Latino stir fried rice, Caramelized Salmon and Dulce de Leche Cheesecake. Among some other favorites are our Sangria and award winning Mojitos (Best Mojito – CT Magazine) which will surely liven your day.

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5. The Luke Brasserie Bar & Cafe

4.8

Exceptional(380)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary French / American • New Haven

Booked 17 times today

Chef Vincent is excited to bring a dynamic contemporary brasserie experience to New Haven.Chef Vincent has worked with such culinary giants as: Charlie Trotter, Daniel Boloud, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Marcus Samuellson, Rocco Dispirito, Georges Blanc, Paul Bocuse, Michel Geurard, and Stephen Starr.

6. Villa Lulu

4.3

Awesome(556)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 12 times today

Located on “Restaurant Row” in historic downtown New Haven at The Shops at Yale, Villa Lulu’s bi-level space is a multi-sensory experience filled with eclectic artwork, vibrant textiles, an open kitchen, and lively bar scene. The menu is a bold and seasonal illustration of exceptional Italian cuisine, from market fresh and prime meat, to Neapolitan style pizza and al dente pasta dishes. Enjoy a beautiful selection of Italian wine varietals. Mixology comes in the form of creative interpretations of the classics and the use of premium spirits, house-made tinctures, syrups, purees, and infusions. Come check out why Villa Lulu was named in the New York Times 52 Best Places to Visit in 2023!

7. South Bay

4.6

Exceptional(472)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • New Haven

Booked 30 times today

South Bay is described as having a lovely ambiance and being great for a date night. It's appreciated for its warm, welcoming, and exquisite dining experience. The upstairs seating area is said to be particularly inviting. It's also recommended for its extensive wine list, delicious Mediterranean food, and terrific service.

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8. Jack's Bar & Steakhouse

4.1

Excellent(680)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Haven

Booked 7 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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9. Chacra Peruvian Cuisine - New Haven

4.5

Awesome(103)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Peruvian • New Haven

Booked 4 times today

Patio Seating Now Available!Chacra celebrates the rich culinary diversity of Peru and brings an exciting exploration of this multicultural cuisine to New Haven. Chacra honors Peru’s deeply rooted and diverse heritage, including its native Criollo, Chinese Chifa and Japanese Nikkei cuisines; its name a tribute to Peru’s famous farming fields and its popular national drink “Pisco” Chacra welcomes you to discover our unique take on contemporary Peruvian cuisine, an intriguing blend of authentic and innovative dishes that are, in a word, unforgettable. Bold flavors, exotic aromas, unique cocktails and a vast selection of local and international beers, that will take you on an amazing journey that is anything but everyday BUEN PROVECHO!!!We are happy to announce that Chacra pisco-bar has been honored the Best Latin Restaurant & the Best Late Night statewide as well Best Peruvian, Best Brunch, Best lunch in New Haven County by Connecticut Magazine for their BEST OF CONNECTICUT 2024.

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10. John Davenport's at the Top of the Park - Omni New Haven

4.1

Excellent(426)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 2 times today

John Davenports is a 19th floor restaurant and bar that offers contemporary, approachable, coastal New England fare with the best views of New Haven.Our Executive Chef strives to resource sustainable, seasonal ingredients from local farmers, while taking pride in products made in house. His culinary team highlights the Atlantic coastline and its abundant offering from the sea. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the most captivating, panoramic views of the city, Long Island Sound, and Yale University to our community.

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William
New York City •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was prepared with utmost care to assure freshness and outstanding taste whether it was the scallops appetizer my wife had or the Rigatoni I had along with scumptious desserts such as Cannolo and the Neapolitan ones-excellent-fine ambience and interesting electic settings made for a memorable evening , my wife`s birthday!
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Strega - New HavenPrice: Expensive• Italian• New Haven
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4.8
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Teri
Greater Boston •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Food was excellent and so were the team. Great service.
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ZINC New HavenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• New Haven
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4.7
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RobertVIP
New Mexico •29 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
We ordered from the Easter brunch/lunch menu, and thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. First of all, our waitress was amazingly pleasant and helpful. The food was excellent, atmosphere was cool, and we enjoyed the bottomless Mimosa's! Definitely plan to come for dinner next time we are in New Haven.
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Pacifico - New Haven, CTPrice: Moderate• Latin / Spanish• New Haven
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4.7
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MARIANNA
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined on Apr 16, 2025
Excellent food, high quality ingredients -- wonderful preparation.
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The Luke Brasserie Bar & CafePrice: Moderate• Contemporary French / American• New Haven
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4.8
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Jonathan
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 6, 2025
The bartender Jack was great! Very helpful and accommodating. Also very energetic and knowledgeable about his craft.
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Olives and OilPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• New Haven
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4.5

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