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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

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Renee W.

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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

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Karla L.

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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

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Angela B.

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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

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Catherine L.

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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

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Mike J.

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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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Antonietta D.

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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

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Michelle S.

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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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Vijay N.

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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

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Kelly K.

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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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Michael A.

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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

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Sarah E.

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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

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Jeffrey C.

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

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Jasmeet M.

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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

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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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Christina G.

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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

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Zhuohao H.

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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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Cindy C.

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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

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Mary C.

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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

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Annette M.

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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

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Morgan B.

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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

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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

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Ashley F.

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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More info about Casanova

278 Park St
New Haven, CT 06511
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(203) 390-5921
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Hours

What time does Casanova open?

Casanova opens at 11:30 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Casanova close?

Casanova is closed on Monday.Casanova closes at 10:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Casanova closes at 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday.Casanova closes at 9:00 PM on Sunday.

Mon ClosedTue-Thu 11:30 AM - 10:00 PMFri-Sat 11:30 AM - 11:00 PMSun 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Casanova take credit cards?

Yes, Casanova takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Casanova have catering options?

No, Casanova does not have catering options.

Does Casanova have a drive thru?

No, Casanova does not have a drive thru.

Does Casanova serve alcohol?

Yes, Casanova serves alcohol. Full Bar

Indoor Amenities

Does Casanova allow dogs?

Yes, Casanova allows dogs.

Does Casanova have TVs?

No, Casanova does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Casanova have bike parking?

Yes, Casanova has bike parking.

Does Casanova have outdoor seating?

Yes, Casanova has outdoor seating options.

Does Casanova have parking?

Yes, Casanova has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Casanova wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Casanova is wheelchair accessible.

Does Casanova have free WiFi?

Yes, Casanova has free WiFi.

Sweet Mary's

4.4(76 reviews)

0.6 mi

Thank you Sweet Mary's for being open on Easter! Incredible cupcakes and a huge selection, my…read morefamily will be soooo excited! A special shout out to Mikaela for your exceptional help picking my assortment!

I happened upon Sweet Mary's Bakery when I was walking to my car. I was surprised to find a New…read moreHaven Bakery I hadn't heard of. So I visited. Sweet Mary's is lovely inside. I noticed a reference to the fact that they have cooking classes. There were two to three people working. Two people, perhaps the owners, seemed like they were training a third person. In any event, everyone was very nice and helpful. In terms of baked goods, the most visible things were two glass cases of many cupcake flavors. I also noticed some cookies. I should note that when I visited, the colleges were on break. I'm not sure if they have more options when the colleges are in session. The cupcakes looked outstanding. Well iced. Nice colors. I ordered a lemon cupcake, and a chocolate peanut butter cupcake. I had parts of both. The cake was very fresh. The peanut butter icing was delicious. The lemon icing/curd was delicious too. My only other comment is that certain parts of the yellow lemon cake were a bit dry, but it wasn't noticeable when the bites contained icing. I'd definitely return to try more things. I've seen references to macarons, and that definitely intrigues me. 4.5 Stars

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Arethusa Farm

4.6(664 reviews)

0.3 mi

THE GOOD ----------------…read more+ Possibly the best ice cream I've everrrr, everrrr had! ++++ Almond with Toasted Coconuts and Sweet Cream with Dark Chocolate Chips - Sooooooo goood and soooo creamy smooth and solid. Loved both flavors, but the Almond with Toasted Coconuts really stole my heart...and tastebuds. One of the best flavors of ice cream I've ever had...period! ++++ Strawberry and Cranberry with Dark Chocolate Chunk - Once again, so creamy for ice cream. These fruity flavors were phenomenal! Not too sweet and so natural tasting. No "artifical-ness" whatsoever. Being the hugely obsessive strawberry ice cream fanatic that I consider myself to be, this might have been the best strawberry ice cream I've ever tasted. + Menu consist of some very delicious-sounding and interesting flavors, including the Almond and Sweet Cream ones mentioned above, Pumpkin with Ginger Molasses and Eggnog. + Two employees were very friendly, engaging and informative about the most popular flavors. + Taste-testing is certainly allowed. + Two benches for customers to sit on inside, but there is plenty of standing room to walk around and admire the farm cow photos on the wall. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Like most ice cream shops, there was no restroom available for customers, so make sure to empty those tanks below the belt before arriving. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Even on a chilly March Saturday evening at around 6 PM, there were PLENTY of folks willing to freeze their tastebuds off here, so that tells you enough about how good the ice cream is here. = Conveniently located right around the corner from the Yale University campus, so you can enjoy your delicious ice cream with some of the world's brightest minds in your company. = According to their story, all of the ice cream served here is naturally produced from the milk of some of their 300 cows, which are housed at Arethusa Farm near Litchfield, CT, hence why their ice cream is so naturally smoooooooth and refreshing and doesn't have a hint of artificial taste in them. Nuff' said!

- A true ice cream gem in the heart of New Haven; shop features a black-and-white interior with…read moreframed photos of the cows from their farm displayed along the walls; space is bright, clean, and welcoming - A couple of benches near the entrance make it easy to sit and enjoy your treat inside - Staff are incredibly welcoming, friendly, and patient--happy to let us sample a few flavors before ordering and even sharing a bit of the story behind their ice cream - Servings are very generous - Phenomenal ice cream--rich, creamy, and full of flavor, tasting natural with nothing artificial; everything we sampled was so good it was genuinely hard to choose what to order

Waffle Cone with Toasted Coconut Almond

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Tous Les Jours

4.3(81 reviews)

0.5 mi

I went here for the first time on Saturday. This place had a great variety of different treats with…read moretrays and tounges at the entrance to grab and bring to the counter to purchase. There were packaged items,hot items and cold items as well. I ordered a honey lavender macchiato and it was absolutely delicious. They took my order and then called me when it was ready. It was a little bit loud in there so I didn't head her call my name but it was still hot when I went and checked to see if she called me. That was not her fault. I could have stayed closer. You need a code for the restroom and there is only one single stall. The code is on the bottom of your receipt. I really like that each thing lists ingredients and calories. I love when places do that!

So rude. Came in close to closing for a treat with my…read morefriends. They'd stopped serving drinks and only had macarons and cake slices in the pastry case. Most chairs were up on tables, but a few tables had chairs down and people sat at chairs in the front. When we went up to the register, my friend got excited because they were playing a song she really liked. The employee told her to "calm down" multiple times in a very rude tone. We bought a piece of cake, it was a bit expensive for a small slice ($7.75) but we noticed a student discount with proof of Student ID. One of my friends had her student ID on her so she showed it, my friends also got excited about the discount and we were told to "calm down" again. Then another employee told us that the discount didn't apply to cake or macarons?? Weird. Seems convenient, since those were the only things left in the case. Anyway, we bought the cake at full price, and my friend went to find forks for the group. She asked one of the employees behind the counter and he very rudely said, "Have you tried looking behind you?" So rude. I asked for a plate to make it easier for us to split the cake slice, and the first employee told me they were closed for eating. No mention of that or signs about it before we purchased. We had to leave with our cake and ended up eating it outside on the street. I'm not happy with this place, it looked so cute at first but honestly not even worth the trouble or the money.

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Elena’s On Orange

4.7(54 reviews)

1.4 mi

It was my first time trying Elena's and i'm so happy I did. The flavor of the day was a rose soft…read moreserve, it was DELICIOUS. It wasn't too sweet and had such a smooth texture. Loved the cone and the variety of toppings. They have a flavor of the week every week and I can't wait to come try more. It's so cute inside and has a good amount of seating. Best part: free lactaid enzyme at the counter for my fellow lactose intolerants!

The soft serve was similar to Costco or Stew Leonard's. Very creamy, dense, and good flavor. I…read morewasn't a fan of the chocolate. It might've just been too rich in combo with the ice cream for me personally. It also stuck to the paper cup and was near impossible to scrape off. We were able to get samples and the chocolate flavor was very icy. Weird. And it was busy when we got there.

Single in a cone ($5) -- ube flavored!

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Melt Chocolatier

4.9(13 reviews)

1.2 mi

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Everything is always so delicious here! I love trying anything she makes- even if I think I…read morewouldn't like it, I am wrong! Very polite and friendly and would highly recommended!

Excellent chocolate shop even though it's in an industrial area. Owner was working there which is a…read moregood sign. A smallish collection (10 types) of truffles (dark chocolate) when I was there today but excellent taste and presentation. They were out of Oreos when I was there. And they have a few chocolate bars but the flavors and items are on top of the bar. Not a fan though that. Overall excellent flavors and presentation. Will definitely visit again.

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T-Swirl Crêpe

4.4(177 reviews)

0.4 mi

We came here after a long study day and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. We passed these 2…read morecrepes around like our lives depended on it. It was delicious, we started with the short rib crepe, having low expectations. It went above and beyond. It was so flavorful and pretty filling. The dubai chocolate strawberry crepe had the perfect crunch and sweetness. I would recommend the bigger size, it was perfect to share. There's a few seated tables, the ambiance isn't too fancy, but does the job. Definitely coming back to treat ourselves another time!

Oh what a delicious dessert to end a birthday with! Totally satisfying!…read more We were initially looking for ice cream places but most were closed at 9pm, then we found this place.The ordering was quick but it took half an hour to prepare. Good break to take a short stroll outside while waiting. The store was full with many people waiting, mostly students. One Crêpe can be shared by two medium built people after dinner because it's very filling. The chocolate nut party was a party in my mouth- gelato was good, mouse truffles were great, nuts were sufficient and the Crêpe itself very fresh. The syrup on the gelato was avoidable. Pocky sticks are fun too. Definitely going to be back here to try the savory versions, and I wish they open a store near Hartford.

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Motw Coffee and Pastries - New Haven

4.4(73 reviews)

0.3 mi

4:00 p.m. I arrived and ordered a red eye (drip coffee with a shot of espresso). Staff said they…read moreare out of coffee for the day. After some questioning I learned they are out of drip coffee for the day. Staff said they close at 9:00. This seems so odd because apparently for the next 5 hours they will be a coffee shop without drip coffee. Some readers will recognize that I feel like I'm in the Twilight zone here at motw.

I came here on a Saturday morning and got the graham slam latte($8) with almond milk(+$1) and it…read morewas made in about 10 mins. The interior was nice, lots of seating with medium noise. The drink was super delicious with a good amount of sweet and chocolate taste. The Cold foam was amazing!! And the highlight of it was the coffee itself, it was a Turkish style coffee that tasted different from most traditional shops. It was really smooth while also being a solid caffeine source! Overall a great cafe that I'd easily comeback to! Drink(50%): 9.3 Staff/service(25%): 7.0 Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 8.2/10

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Crepes Choupette

4.3(310 reviews)

0.5 mi

My favorite Crepe in New Haven! The shop is small but warm. A lot of people on weekends though…read more Prepare for waiting.

I believe that they only have buckwheat crepes. I don't like them very much and cannot imagine how…read morethey would be with sweet fillings. If you like buckwheat crepes, this may be your Mecca - but I am not a fan. If somehow I missed that they have other options, ignore the above.

And yes, you can get Mimosas :-)

Piaf Crepe ($12)

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Pistachio Cafe - Chapel St

3.9(145 reviews)

0.2 mi

Had a few hours to spend in New Haven - so glad I spent them at Pistachio Cafe 2!…read more The decor was excellent, with several areas for larger group seating or 2-4 person tables. The staff was very kind and helpful as this was my first visit. You order at the bar and they bring the food right to your table. The waffles themselves were whole wheat and very filling. The cardamom latte was strong, I would opt for cardamom chai next time. It was fun to try something new. I wish I had bought a few pastries to take home, their display case is very tempting. Excellent for families/date night/solo time.

I think one of the cutest spots I've ever been to for a brunch date. I didn't expect it to be a…read moreself served café, but they do bring the food over to your table, which I appreciate it. The food tasted fresh and amazing. Everything that we got tasted great. The decorations are so adorable and you can tell there was a lot of thought put into it.

Lovely and cozy left side, nice place to meet and have coffee also has some tables on back for larger groups.

Double chocolate waffle

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Pistachio Ice Cream

Ashley's Ice Cream

4.0(276 reviews)

0.1 mi

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Pretty standard ice cream joint with lots of favors and toppings. Their Oreo flavors tend to stand…read moreout, and they often have fun combinations like Strawberry Oreo, Peanut Butter Oreo, or Coffee Oreo. Not my favorite spot in New Haven, but great location by Yale's campus and the Shops at Yale. Their prices are also very fair for the serving sizes.

Stopped by for a quick sweet treat and I' sure glad I did! The staff was very friendly and ordering…read morewas a breeze. The inside was also super cute and even had a wall of tons of pictures of DOGS!!! Who wouldn't love that!!?? I got the lemon sorbet, which was refreshing and tart. Great amount for the price as well-- 2 large scoops for around $5. My friend got a waffle cone bowl with flavors I don't remember, but she loved it as well.