Location is good! Ambiance nice. The hostess was super friendly and reassured us about our parking being ok in the snow-filled street. The entrees were good. But my 100% Italian friend enthusiastically asked "you have cannoli, right?" The young waitress looked a bit flummoxed and said that they did not. He quipped that he thought that was "illegal in NJ"--not a hint of a smile. Another in our party asked for coffee after the meal, same waitress, "we're OUT of coffee"...at 7:00 on a Friday in a not-full restaurant. So--maybe a little training on how to interact with customers pleasantly and also work needed on adequately provisioning for the weekend. Clean up those issues and it could be a 5-star review. Given those issues, 4 stars is generous. read more

As a flight attendant on a private jet, I needed catering for a return flight to L.A. after another local Italian restaurant dropped the ball on my order. While searching for alternatives, I came across Casanova and decided to give them a try. When I arrived, I explained my situation to Aracely, who was incredibly accommodating and helpful with my specific requests. She made the whole process much easier during a stressful moment. The kitchen executed my order beautifully, and the food was very well received by the passengers. The truffle hard-boiled eggs were a standout! The only downside was that their pizza oven was broken, so I wasn't able to order pizza. While I waited for the kitchen to prepare the takeout order, I dined in and enjoyed a bowl of soup. The restaurant itself is warm and inviting, which made the experience even more pleasant. If I'm ever in the area again, I would absolutely return. Thank you, Casanova, for saving the day! read more

Casanova - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Came for lunch on a Wednesday around 1pm. Had a reservation for 5 and was seated upon arrival. They weren't very busy, maybe three other tables. Happy to hear of restaurant week and got the squash soup and the fig pizza. Others in my party order pasta, octopus and another pizza. The ginger ale ordered with the food took about 10 minutes to arrive and the food took about 20-25. Not sure why since it wasn't busy. Food was ok, pizza decent, good size and more than enough for one person. Squash soup was very tasty. The decor was so beautiful with nice colors and a mural on one wall. There was 'bar' seating near the pizza oven to have a front row view. And I loved the sky lights that added natural light towards the middle of the restaurant. read more

Casanova - Fig pizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Foods very good. Nice place on the inside. But it's expensive even for what is clearly fine dining.

Casanova has a really nice ambiance and lovely service! The oysters were great as well! However, our main dishes were a bit underwhelming. Everyone in my party ordered a pasta option and none of us were happy with our meal. I feel like that would've been okay and all but the prices were on the higher side for being so underwhelmed. read more

Casanova - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Have been seeing this place pop up on my social media so I decided to give it a try and I'm glad I did! The inside is super nice, I love the decoration and overall vibe. Our server was very kind and was patient after me and my friend were too busy yapping to look at the menu. We got the whipped ricotta which honestly I would go back JUST for that. It was incredible. We also got the eggplant, and the spicy vodka sauce. Both were incredible. (Too good to take a picture we dove in immediately). And for dessert we got the cheesecake which was also delicious (pictured). Definitely will be back! read more

Casanova - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Unfortunately I can't remember the dish names so I just described them! Service was great. The place was cozy and food was delicious. One small thing... it would have been nice if they had bread at the table for us while we waited. read more

Casanova - Fig and prosciutto pizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Give this new restaurant in downtown New Haven a try! Excellent eggplant pizza! Yummy burrata and peach salad. We all enjoyed our entrees but the star of the show was the pork chop parmigiana. It was a huge, tender chop. We ordered the pecan cream puffs for dessert. They were a bit underwhelming, but we had a really nice meal. read more

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Delicious food and attentive service by Steven. Excellent Faro salad, lasagna and affogato. No draft beer but good local selection read more

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Strictly reviewing on the Margherita pizza that was offered as a special during the chalk art festival last weekend, this was not my cup of tea. The service was super friendly and efficient to get slices out the door, and the restaurant had a really nice ambience! The pizza itself, however, was a bit disappointing because the crust in the middle was extremely floppy and the cheese was a little bit overdone, to the point where the middle of the pizza felt a little soggy for my taste. The puffy crust was super tasty, but not enough to make up for the middle of the pizza. I see that the restaurant has received lots of nice reviews for other dishes, so I am eager to come back to try one of those! But if you are looking for a Neapolitan pizza, I may check elsewhere. read more

Casanova - Margherita pizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I've been a couple of time now and everything we've tried is 10/10. All the apps pastas pizza and dessert and drinks. Such a cute spot, workers are so nice. Need to go back asap read more

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Great food! Nice atmosphere. attentive staff. We plan to go again soon. Easy parking. Interesting menu.

That very well may have been one of the best meals of my life!! The food was obviously to die for, but the ambiance and level of hospitality was also beyond elite. Couldn't recommend this place more - can't wait to be back! My favorites were the vodka sauce pork chop and of course the golden deviled eggs - cmon now! read more

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The food here was so good! We happened to come in during restaurant week and the fig and arugula pizza and vodka sauce pasta were amazing! We also had their eggplant appetizer which was delicious! Finished it off with their bask cheese cake. Great service, and a cute restaurant great for a dinner date. read more

Casanova should prove to be a wonderful addition to the New Haven culinary scene. Having opened just days ago they seem to have their act together, the service was spot on as our server was pleasant, well informed and very helpful. The atmosphere is relaxing yet sophisticated in decor, very tastefully. The WC was spotless! What I particularly enjoyed was the menu, diversified yet not overly so to the extent of absurdity. The menu was tight and all of our selections were tasteful, well seasoned, properly executed and substantial and best of all very well priced! We look forward to returning and making this one of "go to" venues! read more

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Rose & I came here to dine before we went to Woolsey Hall for the concert. I ordered trout with spinach as a side & Rose had a pasta dish with pesto & both of our meals were great. This is a classy restaurant with great food & service & the prices are in line with other restaurants. Come here if you want to do some fine dining. read more

My phone was being repaired at Apple so I was sadly unable to take pictures of this phenomenal meal. I started with the lobster tail which came with a nice aromatic horseradish chimichurri. The mini focaccia was light and fresh. The burrata salad I cannot rave enough about. The speck pairs so well with the sweetness of the peach. The caramelle pasta dish was amazing as well. Fresh, flavorful and not too sweet. I can't wait to go back and try the pork chop... love this place! The service and the ambiance was great as well. Incredibly kind and attentive staff from the hostess to the server. Catch a seat at the bar to watch pizzas being tossed into the oven, a true art! read more

My husband and I were impressed with our first visit to Casanova. We enjoyed wonderfully attentive and friendly service from the hostess and our server. The restaurant is well designed and comfortable. The menu is varied and the dishes are reasonably priced. We ordered a kale Caesar salad, sweet potato pasta with crispy prosciutto, and potato/bacon and rosemary pizza. Everything was fresh and well prepared. The pasta was perfection!! The pizza was subtle in flavor, though that is to be expected from potatoes. I would've happily added more bacon and rosemary, but I like bold flavors. The dough was perfectly soft. The salad was ample and filled with Parmesan crisps. We didn't have time to sample dessert, but we will on our next visit. I can't wait to go back and try the spicy pasta and the pizza with the egg on top. So many fantastic choices! I'm really glad that Casanova opened, and we appreciated the warm welcome we received!! read more

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A fantastic Italian restaurant -- the pasta and entrées were excellent, with thoughtful presentation and great flavor. Didn't get to try the pizza this time, but definitely looking forward to coming back for it! read more

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Great experience, well worth the try of a new restaurant. Pasta was excellent, oysters very fresh and tasty, dessert tiramisu was not extremely sweet just right, item one on the dessert has very sweet mashmellow melted on top of pistachio ice cream but added a nice dimension to the taste. read more

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This new restaurant exceeded our expectations. Delicate and thoughtful creations satisfied our palette leaving us wanting to return. We are from out of state but Casanova will stay with me. read more

Casanova - The truffle deviled eggs deliver a rich, velvety burst of flavor--each bite is an indulgent, savory delight that melts in your mouth. - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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expectations were high because of fancy ambience BUT -2 we both ordered new york strip medium, one came out undercooked and the other was overcooked -.5 food took too long to out -.25 shirley temple didn't taste normal -.5 too cold -.5 trying to squeeze in between two other tables +1 nice staff, quiet and cozy +.5 abnormally clean bathroom overall: 7.75 read more

Authentic unique Italian food. Very interesting menu, a standout from other local Italian spots. Service was great with a very attentive waiter. The music and lighting create a nice ambiance, very instagrammable read more

Casanova - Burrata salad and bread - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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We went to Casanova for New Year's Eve. The food was amazing. The staff was so friendly. We will be back read more

Casanova is definitely decorated cute but it is tiny. Felt like we could hear everything the table next to us was saying and vice versa. Ordered the Pipette and added shrimp. The shrimp was so rubbery and over cooked, the pipette had little flavor. I expected more from this restaurant. The tiramisu was great. read more

Casanova - Tiramisu, espresso martini - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Ambience excellent, service excellent, food very good (including desserts). Will return soon, highly recommend. Only concern is the pricing on cocktails & sides. read more

really great food and service! the staff is very nice and the vibes inside are great. got the burrata salad, and it was heavenly. very very reasonable prices too! will def come back if in New Haven again read more

Warm and friendly atmosphere! The food is delicious! Very comfortable and cozy! Cheers to Chef Joe and the incredible staff! read more

Casanova - Delicious Pork Chop - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Excellent service. Delicious food. Our pescetarian diet can knock some restaurants off our "return" list but Casanova has plenty of seafood and vegetarian options. Everything was yummy but the branzino was stellar. Nice vibe, not too loud. Definitely will return. read more

Pleasantly surprised by our first visit! Food was delicious (farro salad, chicken breast, agnolotti), portions were plentiful, service was good. Our server was charming, but we sat outside and didn't see him again after getting our mains. One of the pitfalls of outdoor seating. Looking forward to going back, I hope the menu changes with the seasons! read more

Excellent tasty food beautifully presented. Attentive service by my server Lonnie per my charge receipt. Hilarious drink names as per Andrew, its creator. I will certainly return for a future meal. Try read more

Food and drinks were incredible, servers were super attentive and charming. A cute space with great vibes! Have already gone twice and definitely will be back for more. read more

We only learned this just opened when we walked in. We were staying at the nearby Courtyard Marriott and walked over. The food was top notch (the burrata salad was incredible) and the waitstaff was very friendly and helpful. Highly recommend. We also loved the decor and ambiance. read more

The 3-star review is b/c of our server. He dropped off our food and we didn't see him again all night. Finally, I had to ask another server to tell our server to come back to our table. He made time to mingle in the kitchen and chat with the hostess, but fell short of taking care of his paying customer. It's too bad b/c the food was delicious and the atmosphere enjoyable. With so many amazing dining options in New Haven, you need to provide better service. read more

Went there on opening night with my wife. We found the restaurant to be very comfortable, the staff was pleasant and friendly. We started with the Truffle Deviled eggs.My wife had "Caramelle",with sweet potato filling, I had the "Mezzo Rigatoni"pomodoro pasta both dishes were delicious. We ended with the Cream Buff dessert. We will definitely go back.Great ambience.Good luck to Chef Joe. read more