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    Consiglio's Restaurant

    4.1 (238 reviews)
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    Homemade limoncello, heaven.
    Nicole M.

    Nowadays it's rare when a restaurant exceeds your expectations but they truly did. Our server Kayla was attentive, speedy and very kind. Jeff got the Braciole with extra meatballs and the most spectacular homemade Cavatelli. The pasta was pillows of ricotta heaven. I ordered the Zuppa di Pesce with homemade linguine. Bread is locally baked and I wish I had the stomach room for more than 2 bites of that heaven. Homemade limoncello and a tiramisu to go finished us off. Drove from DC for this place and apizza tomorrow.

    Patio dining
    Kate L.

    Consiglio's has definitely stepped up their game since the last time I was there for my birthday about ten years ago. Love what they did with the outdoor patio. Stunning out there. The fire pits are such a nice touch too...and pretty string lights. Service was good too on a Friday night. The only thing - we did feel a bit rushed out but they were trying to close so I get it. Food - stuffed mushroom app. Very good. Lots of cheese. Lobster ravioli and shrimp. Very tasty but not enough sauce. Was dry. Asked for more sauce when I asked for a box to go and they didn't put any on. My friend liked her salmon dish. Dessert we got chocolate mousse - delicious. Overall very nice time. Just put some more sauce on that lobster entree. Would definitely come back. Bar is beautiful too.

    Great cocktail menu!
    Robin R.

    30 years ago we were engaged here . Came here for dinner tonight to celebrate our 29th anniversary, it was just wonderful! Great service and hospitality from Kayla. The food is always outstanding, hubs had the pappardelle bolognese and I had the wild mushroom papardelle, both excellent. My guy is a tiramisu snob and loves their family recipe. House made limoncello . We come at least once a year to our special place, we've both stood the test of time!

    Caesar Salad
    Ritvik N.

    Came here with family and dog. Got seating outdoors in the patio area. Day before my race, a half marathon, so I wanted to carb-load before. So pasta was on the menu for us. We ordered Fried Calamari to start. Which was so-so. Then I ordered a seafood pasta (will update w name) with Caesar Salad on side. Food was very good and filling, not too heavy at all. Taste was very good. Authentic Italian. Plus I was feeling good afterwards, and had enough energy to complete the race. Overall, recommend this place as it has pretty solid Italian food.

    Arancini Balls
    Kyle C.

    The ambiance was relaxed and somewhat noisy and the service was excellent. Our waitress could not have been better. My son had the chicken parm which was not on the menu but they made for him without issue. He said the sauce was delicious. I had the homemade cavatelli with braciole. Very tasty and the meat was so very tender and delicious. My wife had the Arancini balls which were different than Pittsburgh but good. Drinks were well made and enjoyable.

    Chicken Parm

    We walked in without a reservation and they seated us quickly on a busy night. The drinks were very good and the food amazing! Our waitress was super friendly and helpful, absolutely will go back. Also feels super cozy and dark inside!

    meatballs
    Lea F.

    My first visit at Consiglio's and I had an amazing dinner. We made reservations for 6 people on a Friday night. I got a drink special, blood orange smash, which was made strong and exactly what I needed! We got nonna's meatballs for an appetizer, which we all thoroughly enjoyed. For an entree, I ordered the pappardelle bolognese because it caught my eye immediately. The pappardelle was so fresh! The ricotta on top was a great touch. I was super excited to have left overs to eat the next day! My friend's carbonara looked so good, I would love to try it another time! The staff were all very kind and service was super quick. We decided last minute to get dessert. The chocolate mousse cake was delicious, very rich, and enough to share with 2-3 people. The bar area is very pretty. I love the lighting here as well as the comic strip wall paper by the bathrooms. The style of this place is pretty cool but classy. Although I'm thankful Consiglio's could accommodate our party of 6, it was pretty tight. We were even asked mid-dinner to move our table to make space for other guests. I didn't mind moving at all and I totally get trying to accommodate a larger amount of guests. But, I was only uncomfortable because it seems like the general clientele for this business aren't the type of people that happily push in or are cognizant of people in chairs behind them. I will definitely be back but likely with a group no larger than 2 people. Therefore, this is a perfect place for date nights. If I lived in the area, I would easily order takeout often!

    Penne vodka with chicken
    Ashley B.

    The BEST Italian food I've had in so long. You definitely have to make a reservation, because there's only a few tables. But it's sooo worth it. It's nice enough for a romantic date or celebration, but you could still wear jeans if you wanted to. I got the penne alla vodka with chicken and it was the creamiest most delicious pasta ever. The waitress was also super nice, service was quick but not rushed and they had a convenient private parking lot!

    Shrimp cocktail
    tc t.

    Consiglio's is one of my favorite Italian restaurants in New Haven. They've redone their dining area and the ambience is fantastic. We sat in the back room where there are pictures of the restaurants history. The service was friendly and fast. But the best thing is the food: the Zuppa de Mare was delicious with the taste of each clam, muscle, and bit of calamari coming through loud and clear (as did the taste of the house made linguine that provided the base for this dish). I started with shrimp cocktail - the sauce was zesty but not super hot and spicy and the shrimp or perfect. The menu has been paired down a bit but they make it clear they'll take a special order if they possibly can. So if you don't want the eggplant Parmesan but you want chicken Parmesan you're in luck. This is an amazing family owned restaurant that even offers cooking classes and special events.

    Stuffed Mushrooms
    Olivia H.

    Consiglio's is one of our go-tos in the neighborhood. They have an awesome back patio and a recently renovated dining room, so it's a great spot to visit all year round. And there are so many things to try on the menu! Here is a rundown of some of our favorite items: - Appetizers: Stuffed Mushrooms, Meatball - Pastas: House-made Cavatelli and Braciole, Penne Vodka, Spicy Chicken Gorgonzola, Pappardelle - Drinks: Espresso Martini, Cafe Consiglio The only things we haven't loved, are the dishes with capers in them. They tend to be on the saltier side and it's overwhelming by the end. But once we cracked the code, we've only had great experiences here. Highly recommend for a nice and classic Italian dinner!

    Pappardelle with wild mushrooms
    Jen H.

    I had the pleasure of enjoying a birthday dinner with a friend here and it was one of the best dining experiences I've had in a long time. The parking is directly across the street in a lot behind another private lot. It's tricky, but now consider yourself in the know. It certainly beats trying to find street parking! The service was quite friendly. The host greeted us warmly and our waitress was attentive and had such a pleasant personality (besides being very sweet on the eyes). The interior decor is contemporary yet avoids garishness. I loved the wallpaper in the ladies' room, a tribute to the Gibson girl (with at least one upon whom a moustache appears). Do not dine here without indulging in the fried burrata as an appetizer. While the frying does not allow the burrata to have that nice lava-like flow it often yields, its creamy flavor remains, enhanced by a delicate bed of vodka sauce. I love pappardelle and I love mushrooms, so put them together along with sun-dried tomatoes in an exquisite truffle cream sauce, and it makes me a very happy woman (it really did--and I enjoyed the leftovers a few days later just as much as I had in the restaurant). If I could give six stars for this experience, I would as it far exceeded my expectations. I will definitely return in the warmer months to enjoy al fresco dining!

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