What an amazing find! The food was spectacular. From the amazing chorizo to the margaritas, this…read morerestaurant has atmosphere, great service, and some of the best Spanish food in Connecticut. It's sure to be one of my favorite haunts in West Haven.

Absolutely incredible food! The service was great and it's very comfortable inside. All of the food…read moreand drinks are phenomenal.

This place is spacious, stylish, and clean. There's a lot of seating options here. I sat at the bar…read moreto watch the game. The service was fast and observant . The bartender was busy but not too busy to take care of my needs. I only ordered the ceviche because I was craving something light tonight. I definitely wanna come back and try more on their menu when I have more of an appetite. Great place, thanks Saoco!

A total spur of the moment decision to stop here and eat made for an incredible meal of the day!…read moreHands down the best classic mojito I've ever had and a plate I tried hard to clean. totally enjoyable! Totally doing that again!

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.

Went to place an order online and saw there was a service fee, which I get! But I thought let me…read morecall and skip the fee... nope the guy told me the total was $4 more than even the fee online. When I asked why he didn't answer. Then told me I could order online if I want. Inconsistent pricing and some google reviews show the same pattern of randomly up charging with no reason.

Was just driving through, and stopped in. The staff were so friendly! Also they have such a nice…read morevibe in the restaurant, felt very much like home!!

Another amazing meal. We have been coming to Olea since it's opening…read more It was and has remained our absolutely favorite restaurant in New Haven! We always celebrate our anniversary and birthdays here. We have always had amazing meals and wonderful service. We prefer the tasting menu which offers smaller portions of multiple dishes allowing us to enjoy the great variety of chef Manuel Romero's wonderful creations. Each time we come the experience is amazing. Over the years we have enjoyed each new dish as it is presented beautifully. Flavors meld creating real enjoyment. There is nowhere I would prefer to dine. Service is attentive without hovering. So glad we discovered this gem all those years ago and so happy to have been able to be there as the menu has continued to be varied and always delicious. Thanks to all of the staff for the wonderful experience over the years

Came here for Valentine's Day and every dish was amazing! Absolutely loved the duck confit and the…read morepasta in the lamb ragu was amazing! Our service was great and the restaurant is very chic. It's really a romantic vibe with a great bar. Loved the wine pairing

The place makes you feel like you are in the DR, great music, everyone is socialising, eating and…read morefamilies are eating together. The food was delicious, the steak, the sushi, chicken, soup, rice and plantains. Definitely worth the trip. I am sure once night comes the bar is lively with a lot of dancing!

Came across a reel showing food from this restaurant and I immediately added it to my list to visit…read moreas this is one of my favorite cuisines. On a Saturday around 3, the restaurant was lively with families and music. I could tell that it probably becomes a party scene in the evenings. Overall, the food was really good. I'd been craving fried snapper and it was flavorful and fresh, I had arroz con gandules and garlic tostones. They even brought me an avocado, which I fed to my baby along with the other food. Hubby got the oxtails with white rice and beans and that was great too. Tasted his drink and it was nice. Overall would return but be prepared to wait. The food takes a long while to come out.

Charcoal Chicken has been a favorite restaurant of ours for over 25 years. This family owned gem in…read moreWest Haven, Connecticut was founded in 1992. They are known for their phenomenal roasted chicken that's cooked in their charcoal rotisserie oven as evidenced by the steady quantity of takeout you can see every weekend. The quality of the food is fabulous and a decent value. Two of our favorites is the shredded chicken mixed with yellow rice, peas, carrots, onions ,green olives, with raisins and the Maduro sweet plantains which as usual were cooked to perfection. Their rice and beans are seasoned impeccably and are truly amazing. Their food has stayed consistently delicious even through the Covid pandemic. The service is attentive and welcoming. The restaurant is tastefully decorated and very clean. The location is convenient, but parking can be an issue when they are crowded. The highlight of this magical restaurant is if you know anyone under the weather, the chicken soup will cure all ailments.

I can't believe it has taken me this long to try this restaurant. I've known about it for at least…read more20 years. My friend used to speak highly of it. And, I pass it all of the time. I decided to use Uber Eats to place an order today and I'm so glad I did. I ordered a regular size, Arroz con Pollo. The portion was large enough to feed at least two people. It was supposed to have olives and raisins, the raisins were very limited, which I didn't mind as well as the olives. But the flavor was great. I also ordered a 1/4 size dark meat. It was seasoned nicely and roasted to perfection. Very juicy. Because I like it spicy, I ordered two hot sauces, but one would have been enough. It is very spicy. I feel like it's habanero, scallions, light seasoning, and vinegar. But delicious. I've never gone in the establishment, but it looks like it's a decent size and can accommodate a small crowd. There's also street parking or maybe even the vacant Rite-Aid across the street. Very causal. I highly recommend!

So happy there's a new restaurant close by. The restaurant is beautiful! The decor and environment…read moreare so calming. I love near the bathrooms, there's hanging plants from the ceiling! The restaurant and restrooms were super clean. The staff were amazing! They were so kind and attentive. We did the happy hour menu - we ordered the fried calamari, which I do not like but wanted to try, and it was delicious! Along with the fuego sauce. It was crispy and not chewy at all. Also ordered the beef sliders on brioche buns. They were tasy as well! We also got the pork belly - tostones, red onion, tomato, cilantro, and lime juice . I personally did not enjoy this, but my bestie's did. We had such a great time and will definitely be back for a nice dinner.

What a hidden gem!! The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and the food delicious!!…read more We got there for happy hour and had several small plates. There are many gluten free options so I was in heaven!! I haven't had a fried Calamari in years because there were no gluten free options. The calamari was perfectly done just the right amount of seasoning and the batter was light and crispy! Empanadas were yummy and the gluten-free chocolate lava cake was decadent and gooey. We were so excited to dig into everything, we forgot Pictures! (Except for the Lava Cake!) Definitely will be going back!!