New Haven Dining 2019

It is one thing to have noteworthy dining options, and the region shines in this particular arena, from upscale critically acclaimed dining to inexpensive late night pizza at student-favorite hot spots. Having so many excellent restaurants representing cuisine from around the world is what catapults the region to a higher echelon. For more, visit our website at www.visitnewhaven.com

Downtown/ New Haven Green

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Historic Ninth Square / Lower Downtown

Whitney Avenue

* Open for Dinner only.

2019 Wooster Square Named for Revolutionary War hero David Wooster, the Fact: Wooster Square square was conceived in the early 1800s and has been Historic District which was refurbished to simulate a turn-of-the-century park. The listed on the National square is surrounded by a border of Yoshino cherry trees Register of Historic Places whose blooming is celebrated every spring by an old- in 1971. fashioned outdoor concert and festival.

Wooster Square is known as a bastion of Italian American culture and cuisine, and is home to some of New Haven's, and the world's, best-known pizza (specifically, apizza) eateries. In the center of the square, the Christopher Columbus statue was erected in 1892 and cost $1,500, all of which was paid for by the Italian community. Courtesy of Historic Wooster Square Association

Arch at the entrance to Little Italy. Dining on Wooster Street - Connecticut’s Little Italy

From West to East: Fact: A main reason most visitors come to “Little Italy”  Sally’s Apizza * - 237 Wooster St. | 203-624-5271 | sallysapizza.com | $ is for the pizza, known locally as apizza and  Consiglio’s Restaurant - 165 Wooster St. | 203- 865-4489 | www.consigliosrestaurant.com | $$ pronounced - Est. in the 1930s by Italian Immigrants Annumziata and Salvatore Consiglio. “ah-beetz.”  Frank Pepe’s The Spot - 163 Wooster St. | 203- 865-7602 | pepespizzeria.com | $ - The original 1925 location. Home of the First Pizza in Connecticut. Open Sat & Sun 1pm  Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana - 157 Wooster St. | 203- 865-5762 | pepespizzeria.com | $ - Open daily 11:30 am - 10:00pm. Original tomato pies made to order. Pepe’s signature pizza is a clam pie. For the past four years, The Daily Meal has ranked America’s best pizzas, and every year the same pizzeria —the legendary Frank Pepe’s in New Haven, CT.

 Tony & Lucille’s Little Italy - 150 Wooster St. | 203-787-1621 | $$ - Authentic Italian cuisine.  Libby’s Italian Pastry Shop - 139 Wooster St. | 203 -772-0380 | libbyscookies.com - Closed Tuesdays | Traditional Cannolis, Eclairs, and Italian desserts.  Abate Restaurant - 129 Wooster St. | 203-776-4334 | abate-restaurant.com | $ - Open Daily. Hearty Italian fare. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana Photo compliments of COT  Tre Scalini Restaurant - 100 Wooster St. | 203-777-3373 | trescalinirestaurant.com | $$ - Lunch Mon - Fri. Trattoria-style restaurant. Want to know more? * Open for Dinner only. www.visitNewHaven.com 203-777-8550 [email protected]

2019 Upper State Street

Welcome to Upper State Street in the heart of New Haven, a charming, historic “Main “ street with a “Mom and Pop” feel.

Goodfellas Restaurant With an eclectic mix of international cuisine, nightly entertainment, a farmers market and a unique selection of goods and services– plus lots of heart— Fact: Upper State Streets Upper State Street welcomes students, professionals, hosts fun seasonal events families and anyone who enjoys an urban environment including free ice skating, with a neighborhood feel. movie nights, and daily Historic Upper State Street dining specials. Rich with history and full of community, Upper State Street offers something for everyone.

Dining on Upper State Street– New Haven’s “Main Street”

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2019

Waterfront Dining/ Long Wharf

 Brazi’s Restaurant - Italian | 201 Food Terminal Plaza | 203-498-2488 | brazis.com | $$  The Greek Olive - Greek/Diner | 402 Sargent Dr. | 203-495-9990 | thegreekolive.com | $  Lenny & Joe's Fish Tale Restaurant - New Haven – American/Seafood | 501 Long Wharf Dr. 203-691-6619| ljfishtale.com | $  Shell and Bones– American/Seafood * | 100 South Water St. | 203-787-3466 shellandbones.com | $$ Lighthouse Point Park, New Haven  Sports Haven - American | 600 Long Wharf Dr.| 203-946-3201 |sportshavenbarandgrille.com | $  New Haven Food Truck Paradise! - New Haven has a reputation for its unique and tasty food trucks. Located next to New Haven’s shoreline off I-95 exit 46, Long Wharf Drive is one of the bastions of good, cheap meals on wheels. 7 days a week, though Saturdays and Sundays will have more to choose from. Long Wharf Food Trucks are a favorite stop for passing tourists or townies alike. Enjoy!

Stone Hearth

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