This restaurant is incredible…read more If you didn't know you were in New Haven, you could close your eyes for a couple seconds and easily imagine this place in actual Barcelona, where I've visited, Manhattan, where my Company is based, London, Paris or similar. The service here is impeccable, the food exceptional and the vibes are out of this world. Love everything about Barcelona New Haven!!

My fiancé and I just came here to celebrate our anniversary after having been to Spain this past…read moreAugust! We would say this place is very comparable to the food we had there. Overall, it was a great experience! Service, food, and drinks are tasty. They have plenty of seating, including bar seating. For tapas we got: patatas bravas, jamon & manchego croquetas, spanish omelette, and lamb shakshuka. They typically recommend getting 3-4 tapas each, this amount was perfect for us in addition to a half paella dish! My personal favorite tapa was the spanish omelette. It was sooo good, especially with the sour cream. The other tapas were delicious as well. My only note is that the lamb shakshuka was toooo salty. We decided to get the paella salvage and it was pretty darn good! Definitely comparable to Spain. I would consider this place a date night spot given the price point, but overall, a great place!

I have been wanting to try Ibiza for quite some time. We arrived on a Friday night and it was…read morepretty quiet. They have a small lot in the rear and side street parking. Upon walking in we were greeted and advised that we could sit anywhere as there were many open tables. They have a mixture of high top seating, bar seating, tables and an enclosed patio overlooking Dixwell Ave. The server was nice and accommodating. I knew I wanted the shrimp ceviche. It was fresh, limy and balanced. For my main course I ordered a ribeye with mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables and a creamy peppercorn sauce. Everything was good and fresh. There was quite a wait for the entrees. My friend initially wanted a paella but was advised that it would take 45 minutes. Had she know the alternative option she chose would take almost the same amount of time, she would have waited on the paella. But she enjoyed her entree. They drinks were amazing. I had the Princess Cocktail. It was really good. If you're looking for good drinks, tapas or a full dining experience, I highly recommend.

Every dish was fabulous! - And beautifully plated as well. The service was excellent and the…read morestaff is friendly and professional! The ambiance was authentic. We will e back for sure!

Came here on a Saturday at 12:45 PM. The place was quite empty, and it took a few seconds for…read moresomeone to greet us, but we were then seated immediately. They have an outdoor, indoor, and bar seating area all of which are nice. There was music playing quite loudly but without asking the worker immediately turned it down. We were quickly offered drinks, and given a slice of warm bread which was great. Once ordering our meals, we were asked if we wanted some of the items served later but we opted for all together. The food then quickly came out. And I would say everything was delicious! I really enjoyed the bisque, linguine, and the bruschetta as stand outs. Will be back!

Haven't been here in years. Came last night with a friend. Unfortunately, I forgot to take photos…read moreof all the Tapas plates but we ordered: meatballs , empanadas-1beef, 1chicken, filet mignon medallions , crab cakes . Loved the meat Tapas but the crab was just okay. Got 2 desserts: tiramisu & profiteroles. Who doesn't love dessert ! Diana was our server. Very friendly. Actually everyone working there was friendly. Looking forward to going back.

Another amazing meal. We have been coming to Olea since it's opening…read more It was and has remained our absolutely favorite restaurant in New Haven! We always celebrate our anniversary and birthdays here. We have always had amazing meals and wonderful service. We prefer the tasting menu which offers smaller portions of multiple dishes allowing us to enjoy the great variety of chef Manuel Romero's wonderful creations. Each time we come the experience is amazing. Over the years we have enjoyed each new dish as it is presented beautifully. Flavors meld creating real enjoyment. There is nowhere I would prefer to dine. Service is attentive without hovering. So glad we discovered this gem all those years ago and so happy to have been able to be there as the menu has continued to be varied and always delicious. Thanks to all of the staff for the wonderful experience over the years

Came here for Valentine's Day and every dish was amazing! Absolutely loved the duck confit and the…read morepasta in the lamb ragu was amazing! Our service was great and the restaurant is very chic. It's really a romantic vibe with a great bar. Loved the wine pairing

When you walk in you are greeted with complimentary champagne and a welcoming handshake. You have…read moreto take in the beautiful decor of the restaurant in this mansion like setting. Straight ahead you can see the chef hard at work. We choose to sit at the bar for dinner. We were very impressed with the cocktails and wine flight. We were very impressed with the complimentary rosemary bread and bean/olive oil spread. For the first course, we opted for the crudo with the white wine, absolutely delicious, refreshing, and light. For the second course, we had the scallops, seared perfectly with a mushroom, hazelnut, and a fantastic sauce For the main course, we had the prime sirloin strip, roasted potatoes, and parsnip. The New York strip was out of this world...cooked medium rare all sliced with a side of truffle butter. After dinner, we were surprised with complimentary cantaloupe sorbet and two salted chocolates. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a special evening in New Haven. I plan on coming back for the chef's pairing, which you have to sign up for ahead of time.

BRING BACK CHEFS with ATTITUDE. I had the pleasure of dining at The Luke Brasserie today. Totally…read moreunplanned. I was searching for something that could match up to Maison Bar Vins back home. First off can we talk about the bones of the place. The Taft building which once was a hotel now sits and houses a very charming French restaurant with a chef who could care less who you are or if your camera is permanently to your hand. I sat at the bar and the chef seated me. I opted out for their three course pre fix bar menu. Chef and owner Vincent who had trained under ICONS in the culinary world met me with this good old fashion old school attitude that today's foodie influencers could never understand. Serious poised stern energy that I love so much about old world cooking boh lore. The food was great. The playlist was upbeat, the kitchen had energy. This place should be the hardest reservation to get in New Haven.

Originally my friend made reservations to dine somewhere else. As we were walking by, we noticed…read morehow beautiful the food looked at South Bay while people were dining outdoors. The presentation was on point and it looked delish. We decided to have dinner there. The food was amazing, everything was extremely fresh. Our waitress was great. I'm glad we changed our plans.

We got the lobster bisque, grilled hanger steak, truffle Mac-n-cheese, prosciutto crisp, seared…read morescallops, crispy mushroom risotto tater tots, and Brussels sprout salad with rice cake, and fried Sicilian calamari. Lobster bisque was hot though pretty liquid-y. The Brussels sprout salad was by no means a salad. More of a rice cake with Brussels shavings on too but really good. Calamari was okay. Mac and cheese was eh, really liquidy as well. I did really like the crispy mushroom risotto tater tots. They tasted just like tater tots. As we were getting to our last bites and still eating, at least three different staff members within a matter of a minute asked if we're were done and could take our plates away. I would have given this place four stars had we not been bombarded at the end of our dinner. It felt like we were being rushed out even though there were tons of tables and seats still available. Left a bad taste in my mouth.

I have to admit, I was skeptical when I first heard that pizza was "a thing" in New Haven. I had…read morenever heard of New Haven style pizza, and certainly didn't expect it to wow me. And now here I am asking all my friends "Did you know New Haven has some of the best pizza?!" I ordered via Uber Eats with delivery to my hotel. They messed up the delivery, so unfortunately the pizza wasn't piping hot once I finally found it. However, it didn't need to be. The flavor was a masterpiece! It was spicy, with just the right amount of cheese and sauce. The sauce was not the tangy cheap-tasting sauce that I sometimes stumble upon so I was happy about that. The crust was not hard, but not soft. I was pleasantly surprised that it had so much flavor, yet was not at all greasy. I wish I knew how to describe it better, but I guess you'll have to try it for yourself! ;)

Every time I drive back down from my travels up the north, I stopover here at Next Door…read more For good reason, it's not just the pizza but everything here is great. Of course the pizza is awesome, it's what they are known for but the dam the Penne ala vodka is incredible! Brussels roots awesome! The garlic knots are so addictive! The mashed potato and Margharita pies are my favorite. The White Clam isn't the best but a good option as well. On one occasion I received a complimentary dessert by the owner which pretty much deals the deal on my returning. The hospitality is golden and I shall return.

A nice establishment located behind 80 proof. Similar menus but a more laid-back vibe. I went…read moreduring happy hour. I feel like 80 proof and Barracuda have the best happy hour value around. The server was very attentive.

Omg. So excited to know the new location…read more I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Keith, Mateo and Lovee. Sadly we were turned away from Olives and Oil, we had a reservation, because they couldn't sit us at a low table or booth. My husband is disabled and high tables are out. We walked across the street and treated like royalty. This amazing staff showed up and showed out. They were friendly and made great suggestions. Their energy was contagious. I felt like family Our food was ohhh so delicious. Biscuits and gravy went down easy. Can't wait to come again.