We have never had bad meal here. This is absolutely my favorite Italian salad restaurant in the…read morearea. I might even say Tri-State area

We're out of towers, staying nearby with some old college friends for a mini reunion. 6 of us had a…read moregreat time. We start3d with some cocktails, I had a martini, and it a real one. Not like the in Manhattan , where they serve the mini martinis (always a pet peeve of mine). Service was excellent, we had Jasmin and a good support staff, a local kid. Food was better than expected. We live right outside the city, and we love our food, obsessively. For starters we had some salad, fried calamari, clams with chorizo in a nice broth and a special fried flourettes. All good, clams in broth was my pick for best app. For entrees we had veal chop, pork chop Milanese with salad, linguine with clams, linguine fra Diablo and 2 fish. Portions are huge, we should have shared. We ended with 1 desert to share a molten lava cake with some fancy ice cream. I'm not a big lava guy, but I loved the ice cream. Expresso were delicious too Price was very good. 468 plus tip, with 2 drinks each too. Place was packed and had a good vibe with a friendly atmosphere. I asked to meet the owner to thank her and tell her that we had a great time. Turns out she was 9ne of the runners out on 5he floor watching over everything. I think he4 name was Vicky. Just want to give some love to a small Italian restaurant whose killing it

Food is so tasty! Service is great. The ambience is romantic yet simple. If you're looking for a…read morevery relaxed spot, don't have to go too crazy and spend too much money. This is a perfect place for a date or for a group hang out. Mostly for adults and mature people who want to chill.

Food always good and service but tonight it felt like open mic night night of karaoke. Extremely…read moreloud

This is a really charming place with good service and tasty food, offering a wide selection of…read morewines and beverages. We stopped in for a quick bite and a drink. We started with the house chips--they were so good! Just the right amount. I ordered the scallops, and the sauce was the perfect mix of sweet and spicy (low). The halibut was also cooked perfectly and was quite enjoyable. We finished with coffee and crème brûlée, which was so good we couldn't resist and finished it all! We will definitely be back.

This place is a cute little spot in town, and they were kind enough to make space for our party of…read moreseven outside, which I appreciated. The menu had a nice variety, but overall, I wasn't very impressed. It seemed like our large group may have put some stress on the kitchen. One friend ordered wine that didn't smell or taste fresh -- the staff did open a new bottle and replace it, which was handled well. However, our meals took over 30 minutes to arrive, and when they did, they were warm at best. I ordered the steak frites with a side of spinach. The steak was undercooked, the fries seemed like leftovers, and the spinach was drenched in oil to the point that I couldn't eat it. Overall, it's an okay spot, but the experience felt off. Maybe it was just an off night for them.

Food was horrible, never again. It was picked up, and…read moreservice mediocre. Ambience very quiet.

Bandeja Paisa had steak, chorizo, chicharron, plaintain, rice, egg, and beans but was missing the…read moremost important thing - THE AREPA! You can't serve a bandeja without an arepa. Also the service was slow, the empanadas had zero meat and full of potato. Even though the ambient was nice and food was okay, i found it overpriced. The juices were good.

For starters, the food was delicious and well priced. My partner got the meat plate (chicken, pork,…read moresteak, and sausage) and I got the watercress salad, beats, spiced meatballs, and bacon wrapped dates. We tried tastes of each other's food and loved every bite! Our server, Donna, was a delight. She answered questions, was friendly and accommodating, yet never hovered. She made us feel comfortable in a new place. The overall restaurant was stylish, yet warm and inviting. The music was fun and lively, without being "too much." I couldn't recommend Barcelona more! We had a great time and left feeling very happy.

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!!

This was my first time here and I was delighted to speak with Derick, the owner about the business…read more He was proud to share that their five year anniversary is coming up this fall. The space is nicely decorated and has a comfortable vibe. There is a bar and tables. Looks like a great spot for a romantic sip. We indulged with a flight of wine which you can have one, two or three selections and a charcuterie board to go along with the wine. All the selections (food and wine) are flexible so everyone should be happy! Definitely looking forward to a return trip.

Intimate surroundings for a largely female clientele. Charcuterie selections are excellent. Many…read morevaried wine choices although a bit expensive for the size of pour. Good for an occasional treat but pricy overall.

We stopped in for apps on a Saturday afternoon. We ordered a glass of wine, ceviche, and skewers…read more We sat at the bar and the bartender was very friendly, full of energy, and efficient. The ceviche was excellent, everything was cooked throughout by the citrus. The portion size is small for $19 and it could have used a side of bread or tortillas to soak up the delicious citrus based broth. The skewers were also excellent. They were cooked perfectly, super tender, juicy and flavorful. They cooked them with a seasoning and had a delicious chimi on top.

On a recent visit to New Haven to see an exhibition at the Yale Center for British Art, we hoped to…read morehave dinner at one of our favorite restaurants (Barcelona Wine Bar), but they were fully booked with a Yale event. In a display of restaurant solidarity , they recommended that we try Vinas Wine & Tapas. As it turned out, we have a NEW favorite in New Haven! We arrived a bit early and were cheerfully greeted by Mike G, our server. The atmosphere was welcoming and relatively quiet, since their musical offering does not start as early as our 5:00-7:00 PM time slot on a Tuesday. We had asked for the waiter Christian because he had been mentioned in several of the Yelp reviews, but Mike proved that the service compliments should go to everyone. First, the tapas: We enjoyed all five of the tapas we chose. The "Calamares" were lightly battered and crispy. The Vinas salad was fresh, with tomatoes, cheese, corn, and croutons. The pork belly was delicious and more meaty than expected . The oyster mushrooms were presented with onion crisps. The baked birria empanada was stuffed with brisket style beef. Each of these "courses" was a unique delight to the palate, and for me and my partner, it was completely satisfying. In keeping with the spirit of a "wine bar," Vinas offered a flight of 4 wines in 3 ounce glasses, and after hearing about our food choices and wine preferences, Mike chose the wines for us, giving us a chance to taste some less familiar offerings. We had the Felino Malbec 2024 (Argentina), which became our favorite for its full-bodied and deep flavor. Our second wine was a unique Don Abel (private label) from Wallingford CT, made by one of the relatives of the owner, specially for Vinas. This one reminded us of the local wines one might receive in a B&B in the Loire Valley in France. The final two wines were both from Chile: Reserva Carmenere 2023 and Cabernet Sauvignon Marques de Casa Concha 2022. Both were excellent wines. It was great fun to have Mike choose the wines for us, and we really enjoyed the variety that the flight offerings gave to us. Of course, we had to try a dessert, and Mike recommended the Toffee Cake. We had heard that the owner claimed that some people cried with joy after eating it. Although we restrained ourselves, we had to agree that this was an extraordinary conclusion to a fabulous meal. Overall, this was a great experience for us, and we heartily recommend Vinas Wine Bar and Tapas for a relaxing and welcoming dinner. Some reviews I had read suggested that the portions were too small for the price. I have to disagree. My partner and I love food, and this was plenty. And the price was reasonable. Including tip and tax, we spent about $75 each.

This is a very delayed review as I visited over the summer. Our party of 4 visited on an early…read moreSaturday evening and was able to be seated right away. The vibe is very much dark and moody. They were setting up for what looked like a guest DJ of sorts? Once the DJ started their music, it was VERY loud which was a little disappointing. We didn't try any of the food. We did try some of the cocktails though and they were all great. Also tried the paper bag beer because we couldn't resist the mystery. The beers were 16oz cans of craft beers. not bad! Overall, really liked the place!

Very moody, vibey lounge, restaurant, and bar in downtown New Haven. Stopped in before a late…read moredinner nearby on a Wednesday night around 6. There are couches in corners, tables, and bar seating. Only the bar tender seemed to be serving so service was very slow. I liked the aesthetic and Dj Kamakaze provided tunes or else I'd give a lower rating. Would return for an evening outing, good place to get lost.