This was such a fun birthday and date night spot! The location is beautiful and they had free parking during the week for us. Our server was very kind and attentive, he seemed to be rushing us to get our orders in but not to actually clean and leave, so that was odd, but at the same time, he was great on checking in and also for the things we took to go, he brought all new sauces for us. The food itself was delicious and such a unique experience. I think the meat section is a lot like hot pot or kbbq and if that's your style, you'll love it, but I don't really like cooking my own meats, so I let my boyfriend take over. It was cool to experience, but I think in the future, I'd go just for cheese and chocolate. Both of those courses were the stars of the show. I cannot recommend dark and dulce enough, that dark chocolate was to DIE FOR!!!! We didn't care for the salads, but since we were doing the 4 courses, it came with it. Lastly, highly recommend signing up for rewards because for your birthday you get 6 free chocolate covered strawberries. They were great. It's expensive but I believe it was well worth it, we left so full. And, if you do just cheese or chocolate, it's not that pricey. read more

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We went to The Melting Pot in New Haven for our Valentine's date night and had an unforgettable experience. Our server Nicholaus was phenomenal. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and very attentive. We started with the Wisconsin Cheddar cheese fondue which was creamy, cheesy, and delicious. They give you pretzel bread, french bread, and fruits to dip. Next, we went to the salad which we both decided on the California salad which was a spring mix with gorgonzola, walnuts, and a raspberry vinaigrette. For the entree I got the steak lovers and she got The Classic with Coq au vin (a french chicken broth with red wine). At first I was nervous about cooking the meat ourselves but Nicholaus showed us they have a timer for each meat on their website so it was a breeze once we got the hang of it. Finally, we got the decadent smores fondue for dessert. There were waffles, strawberries, bananas, brownies, pound cake bites, and blondies to choose from. It was a delicious way to end the night. Absolutely 100% recommend for a fancy date night read more

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Decided to check out the melting pot this week in new haven CT! This is my first time ever going and was super excited to give it a try! And I must say everything beat my expectations! To start off highly recommend a reservation if going on a weekend because they are likely booked . However, we went on a Wednesday evening and it was nice and quiet for us . The hostess was very sweet she offered to seat us in the " lovers lane " area which is a cute more isolated and quiter area, perfect for a date night . The booth seating was very comfortable in this area a large tables . The tables come with a heating area and a melting pot for your fondue. They specialize in their 4 course meal options ( which I highly recommend ) ! ( $128 for 2 people 100% worth it ) ! It includes a first course of cheese fondue ( they offer a variety of cheese options ) We chose the Wisconsin cheddar ( which was amazing ) ! First course is served with dipping options of bread/pretzel bites/ veggies , apples and grapes ( endless as long as you have fondue remaining ) This was really goood !!! Second course is a salad option . I chose the California salad which had the raspberry walnut vinaigrette that was AMAZING !! Highly recommend . For our entree I choose the classic option which was a mix of chicken, pork , steak and shrimp which let me try a little of everything . Note You do have to cook the entrees yourself ( like hot table style) and they also have a timer online telling you how long to cook each item which was amazing ( esp as a first time comer ) . This was great because it gave us a fun activity to do and we learned something new , making our date night more fun and interactive ! Finally for the fourth course which is dessert we ordered the s'mores fondue ! Which was amazing ( although we were super full by this time otherwise we would have got another round of the dipping options) They offered pound cake/waffles/rice crispies / brownie and Oreo covered marshmallows ) The dessert was my favourite part 11/10 great service from our hostess and waiter Nick was fabulous ! Fun interactive dinning experience and great food quality ! Also they offered a valentines drink menu ! I got the strawberry chocolate martini which was AMAZING as was the strawberry margarita ! And they even came out with a cute date night plate ( again beyond my expectations!) Obviously we will be back 100% worth the 40 min drive for us ! read more

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I had always wanted to try Melting Pot and I have to say.. I was so impressed. I freaking LOVED IT!! Went on Mother's Day with my family and it was such a fun experience. The service was great (our waiter's name was Felipe), the place was clean and nicely decorated, and the food was 10/10. I'd go every day if I could. read more

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This place was so much fun. Plan to spend about 3 hours if you get the four courses because it's a lottttt of food and a lot that goes into each course. Great date night spot. Come hungry! I asked in our reservation to sit in a private booth as I heard from other people those are the better tables if u don't want to be near a lot of other people. They sat us in the back. It was nice. Service was amazing. Server had to explain how everything works bc it's a lottttt. We chose to do the Best of Melting Pot 4-Course. $125 for two people. Just note it's A LOT of food. We left stuffed. Note - you can get unlimited refills of the fixings that come with the cheese and dessert. To start, we opted for the hot honey alpine cheese. Very good. We then picked our own salads. I got the Strawberry pecan and bf got the Caesar. Both good. Ok at this point I was full and still had entrees and dessert coming! Entrees - We went with the Mojo cooking style and the create your own and you each pick 3 proteins. I got the Sesame-Crusted Ahi Tuna, herb chicken breast and shrimp. Bf got the Garlic Pepper Steak, Atlantic Salmon and Memphis Dry Rub Pork. Proteins come with a variety of sauces which were all delicious and fun to try. They give you a QR code to scan to tell you how long to cook each protein. This took a long time to cook everything and you have to keep track with different timers. It was fun though! Lastly, we got the S'mores chocolate fondue. Delicious. Our waiter was so nice. I'm gluten free so he brought me out a special tray of gluten free fixings for the cheese and dessert. I wish I remembered his name. Very outgoing guy. When I come back I would probably just do the cheese and chocolate knowing how much food the four courses are. It was a really nice evening though. Would recommend coming. read more

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Had Saturday night reservations to celebrate my 4th birthday with family. There was 5 of us. (This was in the beginning of June, there were obvious kinks to still work out as they had recently opened) Our server was friendly and the cooking process was explained well. Wish that the cook times could have been brought to us on a card or little menu instead of being told to look at them on our phones. Pretty pricy, but you're also paying for the experience (even though you are actually cooking your own food..) Drinks could have been stronger. The atmosphere was HOT. I know, there are literal boiling pots on the table in front of me, but I wish it was cooler. Would try again. read more

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It was amazing! My husband paid for the package and they decorated the table with roses, a picture frame and chocolate covered strawberries. They took a picture of us for our 21st wedding anniversary and put it in the frame. The service was excellent. It was interactive and fun. I don't eat meat and thru accommodated me. I had lobster and shrimp it was delicious. Sorry no pics of that my hands were occupied. read more

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My husband and I had a surprisingly disappointing first visit to the New Haven Melting Pot. We loved the Melting Pot in Darien and were happy to see this location open. Unfortunately, we left disappointed in the atmosphere and service of the New Haven location. When we arrived, we were promptly greeted by a very friendly hostess. We were seated in an area that is two rows of booths. We were disappointed that this location did not carry the same warm and cozy environment as Darien. It was very loud in that area and hard to hear one another. We heard conversations and complaining at the table across from us our entire meal and it just put a damper on our experience. As far as service, we were not impressed with our server. I'm not sure if he was new and still learning. He was uncertain when you would ask him questions and just lacked confidence. He never asked if we wanted refills on our drinks. By the time he came back to check in, it was time for the dessert course so we didn't even want another drink at that point. Additionally, while we were waiting for one of our courses, a magician came to the table and asked if he could do magic. We were both very taken back by this as it seemed like a very strange form of entertainment for such an expensive dining experience. I would love to say I would give them another chance. However, for a meal that was almost $200, it doesn't seem worth it to have another possible disappointing experience. read more

Really enjoyed our experience at the melting pot. We did the four courses for two people. It started with a pot of fondue and then a salad and then an entrée you could either use broth or a grill and then a chocolate fondue to end. The experience was definitely delicious but very lengthy so plan on being there for more than a few hours. The staff was on point. There was not one moment that was unsupported or didn't have a question that wasn't answered. The restaurant was clean and there's a parking lot behind it. read more

We thought all of these were closed a pleasant surprise to find one in New Haven! Delicious always unique experience. This new location is great lovely ambiance and our server Angelina was fantastic sweet and attentive. read more

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Went here to celebrate passing the bar with my girlfriend and our dog. We sat outside--the only thing I would maybe suggest is putting a gate up so there is more separation between the dining and the sidewalk. However, with that being said our experience was fantastic. The food was great, the drinks were great, and we even got to meet the in-house magician Brian! He was so lovely. And our server Megan was so kind, easy to talk to, and really made the experience great for us. She also loved on our pup which was so sweet. We will definitely be back!! read more

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We really enjoyed the cheese course. Dinner course, well it's fondue so this means you're boiling your protein and veg. I could've skipped this course entirely and just stuck with the cheese course, gone home, and grilled steak and shrimp. They try with their options to boil the entree course, it just did not do it for us. Dessert was the turtle flambé. Our server, who was absolutely lovely, lit the pot on fire which was dramatic, but we both agreed it was tasted exactly like Hershey syrup. Neither of us could find the caramel. It was over $200 for two people to have dinner, one cocktail, and one soda. This was the cheese course, entree, and dessert. Service was the best part of the whole meal. Our server Megan was absolutely wonderful. But truthfully, we only really enjoyed the cheese fondue. The restaurant is well-appointed for large crowds that do descend on a Friday night. Nice vibe inside and it was clean. Again, the server was the best part! read more

I have been to this location a few times with my one best friend and each time it was a great experience! Especially last night. We sat at the bar, had the white peach cosmos(AMAZING) and they had a promotion for free cheese fondue which of course we took advantage of. Our bartender was amazing as well as managers walking around ensuring everything was to our liking. It was decently busy but not loud to the point I couldn't hear my conversation. Plus they have FREE valet parking!! We ended the night with chocolate fondue & some dessert cocktails. Will definitely be back AGAIN. read more

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We just finished Father's Day brunch,Diana our waitress was very friendly and social. She was extremely understanding of how to serve and order food with young child. The portions can be a lot with a child. She made appropriate recommendations and substitutions. My little one said Diana was friendly and nice. read more

The new Melting Pot in New Haven is definitely worth checking out for a great meal and experience. We came on a Saturday night for dinner, and it didn't disappoint. Cheese fondue first course, we went with the cheddar, so good, plenty of snacks to dip from different types of bread, to veggies and fruits. Main course we did the pick 3, shrimp, chicken, and potstickers were mine, lobster tail and filet were also delicious. Its a cook it yourself entree and the new grill option is great, hifgly recommend. Desert was of course chocolate fondue that you get an unlimited assortment of cookies, brownies, fruits, rice krispy treats and more. Drinks were good. Waitress was excellent. It's an experience, so be ready for it to take a few hours. Inside is brand new and beautifully done. They also have valet service which is great for new haven. We will definitely be back soon!! read more

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I cannot tell you how happy we are that The Melting Pot has returned to CT! My husband and I used to love going for date nights, so it was a walk down memory lane to be able to return. The vibe is modern and inviting here, and we came for the Thursdate experience, so we absolutely loved the candles and rose petals on the table for an extra touch. Kenna and Jade were attentive and friendly throughout the meal, guiding us through the experience and making sure we had everything we needed. It was just as delicious as we remembered, possibly even more so! We already can't wait to come back! read more

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I had an absolute BLAST at my favorite restaurant, The Melting Pot, where I had my birthday dinner. Dianna, our server, was lovely. She attended to every one of our needs: describing flavor profiles of ingredients, addressing concerns about allergens, creating custom mocktails, explaining the cooking process to the newcomers in my group - the whole nine yards!!!!! She was kind, personable, attentive, knowledgeable, and patient with our many questions!!! The kitchen and waitstaff were appreciative of our business and stopped over to check on us. The menu was fairly extensive for a fondue restaurant and left me in awe of how creative the staff was in curating a custom, allergen-free meal for me! I wasn't missing the broth whatsoever after enjoying their substitution. The food was fresh, flavorful, AND creative!!! Beyond that, they were so kind about giving me extra gorgonzola cream sauce. They even gifted me an Iron Man cape to celebrate my birthday after sticking a sparkler in a halved tomato for me (I despise fruit, so that was their creative solution that had me laughing for 5 solid minutes). Bryan was the resident Saturday night magician who dazzled us with his tricks. We still have no idea how he did them! He was super friendly, funny, and engaging. Finally, the space is beautiful! I love the fire feature and open floor plan! I can go on and on and on about how much I love this place. DEFINITELY stop in and enjoy their food and cocktails!!!!! Make sure to see DIANNA and CARLOS!!!!!! read more

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Fabulous dipping. Filipe was great. Not to be missed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A fun and memorable dining experience!!!! The Melting Pot delivers a unique and enjoyable experience that goes beyond just the food. The fondue courses were well-paced, flavorful, and made with quality ingredients, making the meal feel interactive and special. From the cheeses to the desserts, everything was rich, satisfying, and nicely presented. The atmosphere is warm and intimate, perfect for date nights or special occasions. Service was excellent--attentive, patient, and helpful in explaining the menu and cooking process without rushing the experience. Overall, The Melting Pot offers great food, outstanding service, and a one-of-a-kind dining concept. A well-deserved five-star experience that's always worth coming back to. read more

I booked a reservation for 12 to celebrate my wife's (and her twin's) birthday. From the start, management assured me they could handle a large party, but the evening turned into a disaster. Our 6:45 PM reservation didn't wrap up until 10:20 PM--nearly four hours for dinner. Service was slow and sloppy. Several drinks were forgotten or wrong, glasses weren't cleared, and reorders took forever. At one point a guest joked about leaving to buy liquor. The menu was overly complicated, orders weren't taken properly, and the entrées were confusing and underwhelming--raw meats brought out with instructions to scan a QR code to figure out how to cook them ourselves. Manager Kenna saw my frustration but instead of fixing the issues, she made sarcastic comments, including telling the group to "make it seem like we had a good time" while taking our picture. This dismissive, unprofessional attitude only made things worse. By the time dessert was served--after nearly four hours--my wife didn't even want it, saying she just wanted to leave. Our $1,287 bill was met only with excuses about large parties being "harder" and the restaurant being "new." The only gesture was a $100 gift card, which I will not be using. This was a major failure in service, organization, and hospitality. What should have been a special night was ruined, and I will not be returning. read more

I would never ever go again. They cramped us into a 6 top for 8 people, the entree portion was a fire hazard and me and my wife were burned many many times by shooting hot oil. And most importantly, I sent back maybe 10-15 dirty glasses and dishes. read more

Another good addition to the New Haven restaurant roster. Excellent concept. The food is spot on, albeit pending on how you make it. Anaya our server provided great service and was very knowledgeable. The ambiance was tastefully modern. Our bill for 2 came out to $200+, great price considering 4 cocktails and a 4 course menu including dessert. read more

This was my first time coming to this fairly new restaurant and boy was I glad to have tried the place. It's so nice they have many different types of seating areas, that can accommodate different size crowds , nice dim lighting and lots of space . I really thought the intimate tables for two in the back was really cute . Here are a few pictures of the areas . Me and my husband had the dining experience for two which offers a four course meal. I'm glad we chose this option because I was full by the time the fondue came, which is the last course . The dipping bites are bottomless so you should have plenty . Loved the cheese selection they had four different kinds to choose from. Our second choice was a really delicious salad , then our entree meat options was plenty since it came with different kinds of add on for your melting pot . Overall I loved our server Aniyah she was pleasant and provided a great first time experience. Oh they also have happy hour on select days , so I heard. :-) Hope you have a great experience as well did you! read more

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This was my first time visiting this restaurant. The ambiance was great. Diana was my waitress and her service was amazing. Her energy was out of this world and her food recommendations were on point. I will definitely be coming back and asking for her by name. read more

Anaya was the most incredible bartender and server. She guided us through our first experience at Melting Pot and it was perfect! Thank you to the owner and staff for providing great food, conversation and vibes! We will definitely be back read more

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Awesome date night, birthday dinner! Mario was a fantastic server! Dinner was super good and tasty!

Wonderful food and service! We loved the cheese, main course, and chocolate! Our server was attentive and helpful. The New Haven decor was cute! Romantic spot! read more

Food was delicious. Our waiter was terrific Fun place to eat. Lots of food. We will come back again

Amazing food and experience. Went for my birthday and the whole meal was delicious and out Waiter Mario was great. Patient (there are lots of decisions) and knowledgable. read more

Diana is a delight. wonderful food and service. Best date ever ! Yummy food. And good front desk.

We made online reservations using OpenTable for our 25th wedding anniversary, we have been so excited to try the new Melting Pot since the Darien one closed. This melting pot did not disappoint but it is a bit different than Darien or other locations, due to its location. This location has mostly tables and chairs (padded chairs so plus 1) unlike other locations which are mostly nice secluded romantic booths. Our server Tatyanna was doing great for a first time MP server, she was ready with explanations and guidance. We each had the lemon drop martini which was good, I still miss the flirtini, which was my fav. We chose the a la carte menu so we could skip salad bc the cheese, entree, and chocolate fill you enough. We shared the cheddar fondue to start with veggies, breads, and fruit to dip in. My husband got the vegetarian pot option, I had mushroom ravioli, chicken, and chicken potstickers in coq au vin cooking style. We had the yin yang chocolate for dessert and I could die happy after dipping a blondie piece in this chocolatey goodness. I had called to inquire about parking and they said it was street parking but there is a lot you can pay for directly across the street which is what we did. I'm glad the owners brought this to fruition! read more

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We were really looking forward to our visit to the newly opened Melting Pot in New Haven. My fiancé and I, along with our best friends, planned this double date over a month ago. As frequent patrons of the White Plains location, we were excited to have one closer to home. We had a 7:30 PM reservation and didn't leave until 10:45 PM. While we know The Melting Pot is meant to be a drawn-out dining experience, this visit felt more frustrating than enjoyable. Our server, Tatyanna, was very sweet, but clearly inexperienced. With my background managing several restaurants throughout Connecticut, I can usually recognize when a server is new -- and she was understandably nervous the entire time. While I normally wouldn't mind that, it was clear that the training across the board was lacking. For most of the night, the bartender was nowhere to be found. We waited 45 minutes between courses and would've loved to enjoy a cocktail during that time, but our first round of drinks didn't arrive until after the cheese course -- and our second round took 34 minutes. I even noticed our drink ticket just sitting there, unattended, while the bar was empty. To their credit, the staff did try to make it right. Tatyanna apologized, the manager comped $40 from our bill, and we were given a $40 gift card. While I appreciated the gesture, we still spent $190 per couple on what was ultimately a very disappointing night. I truly wish this location success -- but unless they get staff properly trained and improve overall service flow, I worry it won't last. Right now, the best service we received all evening was from the valet. read more

I came here for my birthday and the Melting Pot crew made it so special! Especially our server Zack, who was super kind, funny, and attentive all night. We did the Big Night Out four course meal and each part was more delicious than the last. It's an amazing place, and we will definitely be back with friends and family for more celebrations!! OH MY GOSH AND THE DRINKS! You gotta get some, they're so yummy you won't be disappointed :) read more

Diana was awesome!! The perfect amount of food. A great atmosphere. Everything was tasty. The cook times also worked perfectly!

From the moment we walked in we were greeted with such warmth and friendliness. We were celebrating my daughter's birthday and purchased the birthday package. It was a great add on, and made my daughter's night! I am gluten free and the accommodations and offerings they had were unbelievable. Usually when we go out to eat my offerings are either non-existent or they are few and far between. Hands down, a great experience, delicious food and a great atmosphere. This is definitely our new restaurant for dining for special occasions, or date nights! Thank you Melting Pot for making our experience so awesome, and my daughters sweet sixteen so special! read more

Ehh. I would say this was "OK".. service was just "ok", food was "ok" and honestly it took over 2:30 hours to eat as we were rushed to finish certain courses and then left sitting for long time. Pretty inconsistent portions as well- very large cheese with plenty for dipping while the chocolate fondue was minuscule and not nearly enough for the amount of dippers. Server would disappear for long stretches- also splashed cheese fondue all over our tabletop while making it and left it there for us to clean up, our chocolate fondue was just dumped on our table as chocolate sauce with a large tablespoon of peanut butter in the middle- cold and not mixed. One entree had tons of protein while the other was noticeably less. My garlic steak was inedible - fatty and unappetizing. For amount it cost, it just wasn't that great and pretty expensive. $255 for 3 people. One and done for me. I've been to the former Darien location and the ambiance and service was better. The valet was the best thing- polite and made it easy to park. read more

Ashton was a great server, explained everything, was prompt and engaging. everyone was incredibly friendly. Food is great and loved the vibe! read more

Diana was an amazing server! We had a great meal and a wonderful time! The food was excellent and we will be back!

Extremely accommodating, welcoming, and overall friendly staff. The experience was super fun and on top of that the food was amazing. The cheese and dessert certainly stood out the most! The entire restaurant was also very clean with a warm, modern and welcoming atmosphere. read more

Great happy hour, 1/2 of cheese and chocolate! The Melting Pot Mule was fan freaking tastic! The manager Kenna was lovely and great to chat to! read more