The BEST meal I've had in YEARS. I had absolutely no criticism. As someone with a gluten allergy, eating out is always difficult, but it wasn't here. Everyone was so kind and comforting. I got gf ravioli with vodka sauce and grilled chicken. That was days ago, and I'm still drooling over and talking about it. I got take out, and I will deff go back to experience eating in and an espresso martini (they looked delish). The food was light but flavorful and just absolutely remarkable. read more

Updating my review again here for Consiglios but this time I'm adding stars because we actually had great service here this time! We had a great time on the patio and food was delicious. I got their lobster ravioli this time and was blown away. I also got their kiwi spritzer and the whole table wished they got my drink because it was that good! Wish I caught my servers name but she was young and so sweet to our party and my toddler. Will be happy to come back and see if the service is finally consistent because the food is always great! read more

Consiglio's Restaurant - Chicken Rosa- get it!! - Italian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

I chose Consiglio's for my birthday dinner, and I really couldn't have made a better choice! Four of us visited for 12:30pm on a Friday, so it made for a quieter day on Wooster Street. Our waitress was friendly, and I can't get over how delicious the food was. So many great homemade pastas, and everything was clearly made from quality ingredients. The braciola was so tender, and I really enjoyed their vodka sauce. Great drinks and desserts as well! Our family left impressed and full. A classy place without being pretentious. We will absolutely be back and will keep it in mind for more special occasions! read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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Great food. Very wonderful staff. The food is well seasoned and I love their Fried green atmosphere. Very Italian. Which is what I love.... Food ver good read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Consiglio's Restaurant - Great cocktail menu! - Italian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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We ordered the panacotte (escarole and beans), but the order only had few cannellini beans and poorly washed (sandy) escarole. Despite not being crowded, service was very slow. Eggplant rollatini ok, but ratio of ricotta to eggplant was overwhelming. Decent meatballs. read more

Amazing service, authentic Italian food and wide variety of menu options. I had the cavatelli and we enjoyed the ricotta appetizer. Consiglios is a great place to relax and enjoy fantastic Italian food in a cozy atmosphere. Brought my parents here for a joint birthday party. Bonus is they have a parking lot right off Wooster for their clients. Will be back. read more

The lunch was disappointing . We have had memorable dinners but lunch was not edible. I hope they use my review to check themselves as they are a great restaurant. read more

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. read more

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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! read more

Consiglio's Restaurant - Chicken Parm - Italian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Server: cheerful, attentive server.(Kayleigh) Food: eggplant rollatini was a delicious appetizer: paper thin breaded. Eggplant with fresh ricotta and yummy homemade tomato sauce. Cod stuffed w sun-dried tom and capers and crab with potato wedges and asparagus was perfect . Glad the citrus sauce was on the side entrees was perfect without it. My husband's pasta and meat sauce vanished from his plate without a trace. Everything was great. read more

They advertise the best lasagna in CT! Darn good! Cozy spot, great date spot, full bar!

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! read more

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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! read more

Consiglio's Restaurant - Penne vodka with chicken - Italian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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! read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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The outdoor patio is beautiful with flowers and twinkling lights. The perfect place for a summer date night. The food is always delicious. Our waiter suggested the French cut pork chop and it was so good! The Arancini is always my favorite. read more

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Great lunch at Consiglio's! Nice patio area, great bread with EVOO. Each entree comes with House salad, up charge for Caesar. Ordered the Cheese Ravioli, Chicken Parm and the Lasagna. It was good, could have been a tad bit warmer. My daughter did the cheese Ravioli was really good, I liked my lasagna although it's not the best I have had. My husband wasn't stoked with Chicken Parm. The portions were a good size but not massive. Friendly service and very attentive. First time eating here. It's on Wooster Street which features a lot of Italian places. read more

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The restaurant was clean and well decorated. Tables were spaced so that you could have a conversation comfortably without overhearing others. Wait staff was polite & attentive. The server had a vast knowledge of the menu and food items. I am gluten sensitive and had absolutely no trouble selecting a better than expected list of options. Food was flavorful and with a generous portion. I would recommend this restaurant if you're in New Haven & want some delicious Italian food. read more

Amazing and inventive Italian food! Great location and atmosphere. The food and presentation were incredible, and so was the wine list. Everything was delicious down to the quality of the olive oil and balsamic that was brought out with the homemade Italian bread to start. read more

Consiglio's Restaurant - Tiramisu - Italian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Our favorite New Haven restaurant! The service is always as fantastic as the food. Please never ever ever get rid of the chocolate mousse cake! read more

Always delicious. Service is attentive and they truly value their customers. We've been eating here for years and have always been pleased. Solid experience every time. Definitely recommend. read more

My wife and I had the stuffed mushrooms, calamari, Caesar salads, Lasagna, and a scallop orzo special. All our food was outstanding. Flavor was front and center for every dish and everything was presented simply and beautifully. The service was amazing. Sam, was there for us exactly when we were ready to order each course, and she made us feel we were welcome even after our meal as we headed out the door. It was easy to spot the regulars at the bar and they made the place feel even more inviting as they joked with the staff and others near them at the bar. My wife and I remarked at this being the perfect place for a wedding rehearsal dinner or other special occasion. We also ordered a Godfather martini, Italian watermelon cocktail, salted caramel gelato, and a 20yr port. All our drinks were great and the gelato was amazing. We will definitely be coming back every time we visit New Haven! read more

I've been meaning to try Consiglio's for the longest time and finally was able to go down there this past weekend. I was not disappointed! I got the Zuppi De Pesce Fra Diavlo for my entree. This is usually my go to meal and I've ordered this dish at an uncountable number of different restaurants. In my opinion this beat every single one I've had in the past (and I've had some awesome versions of this dish). It was loaded with fish, the sauce was incredibly tasty, and the homemade linguini topped it all off. I will 100% be returning for this meal! read more

Consiglio's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

So disappointed. This is our go-to for a wonderful Al fresco Italian dinner. The past 2 times the food is just not up to par. Last week My chicken piccata looked like boiled chicken in soup. Not edible. And my husbands chicken parm was not nearly as good as usual. Presentation was awful. Service was excellent as always and the owner expressed concern and comped our dinners Which was extremely gracious. But even the broccoli rabe and sausage app I took home went into the trash. The sausage were flat patties sliced into strips and overcooked and tough . Hoping this was just an off night for the chef as we went on a Friday and typically go there on Saturday s. Love this place and have given it so many over the top reviews, I hope this message helps bring attention to what fell flat. read more

I'm not crazy over Italian food but this was probably the best I've ever had! Recently went for a date night and I was impressed from start to finish. We were seated outside in the patio which was beautiful and the date night vibes we needed. Service and food was phenomenal. Still thinking about the entree I had! read more

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I've been here a half dozen times. My only regret is I don't come here more. The food is amazing . The service is top notch. The owner is attentive. I had the linguine with clams. Others had the pork chops. read more

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Excellent food in a beautiful atmosphere. Like eating at Nona's! Excellent selection. We have been there many times, and when we are in New Haven again, we will be back. Our favorite. read more

I made a reservation on OpenTable for 9pm. Their menu mentioned gluten free pasta so we just had to come try this Italian cuisine since it's rarely something we can eat. We arrived around 8:45pm. There wasn't a hostess or maître d' so we just stood inside by the door and waited. It was an awkward several minutes until we were greeted and then several more minutes until we were seated by the window once the table was cleared. We asked our waitress how she was doing and she said it had been "quite a Friday night" which I think explained some things. There were tons of un cleared tables and this explained our waiting time. Anyways now on to the reason(s) this experience got 5 stars even after a very rough start- THE FOOD WAS INCREDIBLE. Our waitress was friendly, energetic and had her specials down pat. They had a fig appetizer special and it was such a flavor bomb in our mouth! So so good! They had homemade gluten free pappardelle and a pre made gluten free penne. We opted for the house made and we were not disappointed! I had the Spicy Chicken Gorgonzola and it was perfect. No stems in my peppers which is always a pet peeve I find every time I order them, but not here! The chef must have taken their time. My husbands dish was Pappardelle Wild Mushrooms (he added chicken) and he loved in, the mushrooms were cooked just right and the added chicken didn't taken away from with earthy flavors which he loves. The have an espresso machine for proper after dinner drinks. We told our waitress how to make an Americano (espresso with hot water) and she nailed it! Now she can add that to her repertoire! It was an exquisite meal and we will most definitely be coming back with our friends for a double date night, we just hope for a better experience once we enter the building. read more

Our experience at Consiglio's was wonderful. We came on a sunny late-April afternoon, and were able to take advantage of their fantastic fire-pit patio area with our Airedale Terrier, Judy. Our waitress, Sia, was so extremely friendly and accomodating. We enjoyed everything we ordered, including the Pappardelle Bolognese! Having their own parking area was also very convenient. Will 100% come back the next time I am anywhere close to New Haven! read more

Consiglio's Restaurant - Italian Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Food is excellent. I had a very good pork chop with spinach and potatoes while my wife had eggplant parm. The dishes were superbly presented. Unlike most establishments on Wooster Street this is still family run and it shows. Sat in back patio and while it's early Nov, the heaters were plentiful and kept us warm. Service was fine. They also have a parking lot which is key on Wooster Street. read more

After a long day at Lake Compounce with my 7yr old client, all she wanted was pasta. She lives in the Bridgeport area so I wanted to feed her closer to her home. For a Saturday night it was very easy for me to make a reservation within the hour drive Bristol but I was unsure of our attire. Luckily enough the dress code was casual and on open table it out was good for kids. The ambiance was nice on the back patio, although i would love to go back and sit inside. The inside area is very small. Our server Kaylie was so nice. I loved her, amazing service, VERY ATTENTIVE, and CORDIAL. I kinda made up my own meal. What I wanted was not on the menu, and I told Kaylie exactly what I wanted, and she made it happen. My client had what most children her age want, spaghetti with butter, nothing else, and she loved. I had spaghetti and meatballs with a scoop of ricotta. Absolutely delicious. read more

My friend and I had a lovely dinner here this past evening. Chasity, our waitress, was really nice and enthusiastic about the menu. I can see why! We started with the mozz sticks, which came in triangles and had a great breading and side sauce. It was tough to pick a main, but I was drawn to the homemade angel hair pasta, which was nice and garlic-y. The portion was big enough to have leftovers. In a rare course of events, we ended up getting free dessert (with the Yelp check-in!), and we decided on the cannoli cheesecake, which might have been my most favorite part of the whole meal. So decadent. Nice homey feel without feeling too stuffy. They have various events coming up, like cooking classes and a murder mystery night. It would be a fun space for either types of events, I think. read more

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Best Italian in New Haven? I'll be honest there are a few spots I still have to try but Consiglio's might still take the #1 spot. This place is so on point with everything. Not to mention the patio makes you forget you're in a city it's so quiet and gorgeous. No better way to enjoy top notch Italian then under some sting lights on a beautiful summer night. The fried mozz and goat cheese figs are so damn good. Fried mozz was absolutely perfect, and I know my fried mozz it's my favorite thing . Got the penne vodka with salmon and I couldn't get over how much flavor was in the vodka sauce. It's really one of a kind. Wifey got the chicken rosa piled high with chicken cutlet and fried eggplant covered in a light pink sauce. I wish I could fit more in my stomach because I would have loved to finish both our meals. SO DAMN GOOD. And the new drink menu is fire. Get the mojito. Trust me. If you can get the patio but if it's booked the inside is awesome too, recently remodeled. Seriously you need to try this place ASAP. Wooster Street isn't all about Pepes and Sally's. read more

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I recently made a compliant regarding the parking attendant. I spoke to Consiglio's manager and she assured me it would be taken care of and they do not condone that behavior. She was nice enough to send me a gift certificate. That was very nice of them and also for their quick response. Marie D. read more

Consiglio's is worth the trip from western Mass. If you're looking for fine Italian dining look no more. Private parking so you don't have to drive around looking for on street parking. Modern and warm interior. Patio dining weather permitting. Server was super friendly and informative and pronounces everything Italian correctly. Apps were stuffed zucchini blossoms and arancini. Breaded and fried to perfection. Pappardelle bolognese with a side of meatballs. Too much to eat but we had to have a taste. This was our first time here but we will be back. read more

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