I'm going to skip past all my typical narrative about the restaurant ambiance, this is pizza, and…read morethe pizza is amazing!!! If you like New Haven style pizza, which is arguably the 'esemplare' of all pizza, then visiting The Little Rendezvous is a MUST visit if you live within 90-min. Plan a trip to visit some store you want to go to, a beach visit or whatever, just find a way to circle The Little Rendezvous into the trip! The crust is thin with a crackery-crunch, the sauce is at a another level and the mozz and roni are high-quality deliciousness! Rendezvous stands tall with any of the well known top-3 pizza joints in New Haven. Dave's score of 9.1 (if you are unaware of the reference, then pizza isn't your thing) is right on point, and I'd go as far as scoring it slightly higher at a 9.2 based on my visit. The building is something out of folklore. The building is all of about 20ft. wide, and when you enter, it is immediate, Steve (owner/chef) is all about the pizza. To be clear, most will consider Rendezvous to be take-out only. There is zero decor, less signs made with cardboard and sharpie notifying you that wait times of hours are real..... so be sure to call ahead. You walk past the most basic seating area of 3-4 small tables with bare walls, and then proceed to walk down an oddly long and narrow sloping hallway which leads you to the service counter/kitchen which houses the 130-year old oven! It's honestly something you could only imagine out of a movie...... the hole in the wall that is creating high-quality, delicious pizzas! Why or how you ask? The answer is simple, Steve! The guy clearly has a passion for making pizza and has dedicated his life to doing so. I met the 'man-the myth-the legend' on my visit, and he kindly even took the time to chat with me. Bucket-list item checked off! Overall score = 5.0!!!

Great spot. Not what I expected, I once lived in New Haven and am used to destination pizza. This…read morewas much more unassuming and better set up as a take out, but did not disappoint. We arrived early on, what I thought was off hours and ordered in person, the wait time was 4 hours. I don't live far so it was easy to come back. The dining area is tight and pretty basic, so plan on wooden bench in limited space if you are dining in. I would also recommend calling way in advance with your order. As far as pizza goes, I have had the opportunity to sample most of the high profile places and understand why this place deserves to be on the list. The crust is pretty fantastic and overall a really good pie. When we went, there was no line. The grab and go was super simple, cash only. Order ahead, plan accordingly, and enjoy.

Fantástico servicios Cómidas splendor…read more Muy limpios baños Refrescos frescas Easy parking

I've been coming to Tacos Mi Nacho since before they moved to this location, and it's still my go…read moreto spot when I'm craving authentic Mexican food. On today's lunch visit I ordered a chorizo taco, carne asada taco, and two al pastor tacos with pineapple, plus a chicken quesadilla and a fresh Jamaica juice. Everything tasted fresh and full of flavor. The al pastor with pineapple was especially good; the perfect balance of savory and sweet. The restaurant had a nice vibe when I went. It was around noon and there were people enjoying food and drinks at the bar while others were dining. The place was busy but still calm, with light music playing in the background. Another thing I always notice when I visit restaurants is cleanliness, especially the bathrooms. The restroom here was very clean and smelled fresh. You can also see into the kitchen area from the dining space, which I love because you can watch them cooking and preparing everything. Friendly staff, great service, and consistently good food. I've been coming here for years and it's still one of my favorite spots for authentic tacos.

Was very impressed with this hidden gem of an establishment. Our server Kyle was amazing, very…read moreattentive and on point. Would definitely come back here when I'm in Connecticut. FOOD: Very good and flavorful just how soul food should be and taste. Excellent selection of food items to choose from. AMBIANCE: Like your typical breakfast/brunch ambience. The lighting was just right. ENTERTAINMENT: They have a DJ playing 90's & early 2000's R&B and hip hop. Was pretty awesome made you want to dance while you were eating. Good feel good energy in here. Just a note that it is a tad bit loud with the music but not in an offensive way, kind of a day club in Vegas type of way. SERVICE: Our server Kyle was excellent! DRESS CODE: Casual *YELP ELITE REVIEW DISCLAIMER: These opinions and experiences are my own and may not reflect other's experiences and views of the establishment. I will always provide true, factual & unbiased reviews.*

As always, my oxtails were fantastic. The gravy was flavorful and I so needed a piece of bread…read more My side of cabbage missed the mark tonight. It wax scorched and a bit undercooked. Almost like they tried to stir-fry it as ordered. Couldn't finish it The waitress was as great as always

Food and drinks were both great. Cool atmosphere. Great staff. I've tried 3 different meals and…read moreline them all.

We normally opt for take out but decided to sit in at the bar…read more We started with the street corn dip, which was underwhelming. It was cold corn with chips. It was good, I just wish I knew it was a cold salsa We got the two meat platter with ribs and pulled pork 2 sides; Mac and cheese with mash potato's and cornbread. The meat was fall off the bone and so tender and juicy We got some cider on tap and the euphoric margarita, which has cucumber and jalapeño. A cool and spicy combo. Jenna was the bartender, great conversation

Always a Delicious Cold Drink! Hot , Crunchy Wings!!…read moreMaybe a Scrumptious Steamed Cheeseburger or a Grilled Burger!! Lots of flavors and choices for everyone! Try the Healthy Soltice Salad!!

Why give 5 stars? The staff was awesome and friendly…read moreThe place while dated, was clean and comfortable. The Guinness was fresh The food was great. We ordered: House chips Philly steak n cheese Meatloaf sandwich Beef stew Hot n spicy burger cooked to order FYI. The onion rings are amazing. The batter they use is soo good. Def go back. It's not a fancy place, they just care to do what they do well. Check em out!

Thai tanic is quintessential Thai food. Best in the area for sure and no different than you would…read moreget in country. The service is so welcoming and your order is done quickly. Tiny inside but you can eat there and I have. Go here it's awesome. Try their hot oil...

Excellent food, best pad Thai you will ever have! great service and excellent ambience!read more

No more all you can eat for the meats. The premise of a restaurant like this is for it to be all…read moreyou can eat. Its no longer ayce, and it's expensive for what it is so I will mourn the loss.

New owner recently and the hot/cold buffet has been pretty good. We've been dining here for years…read more- initially in Hartford and more recently in Meriden since moving out this way. Recently the black beans had more pork in them than beans which made it hard to get only beans for my really picky 6 year old (who I can at least talk into eating rice and beans and salad for dinner there). They make a stewed chicken that is to die for. Their grilled meats are great - not too salty. Overall we just really enjoy the ambiance and people who work there.

Excellent food, service, ambiance. The prime rib (3 people on my party had 3 different cuts) was…read morethe best, leanest & most flavorful I've ever eaten. Ditto the baked stuffed shrimp! Reminds me of the quality of both dishes - that I loved decades ago. The food & this gem are the real deal. Wonderful and accommodating staff.

We went on Mothers day. The only opening they claimed to have was 12:00. They had about a 25%…read moreoccupancy and a Mothers day menu. nothing fried and I was looking forward to calamari. Oh well I get it but the menu was limited. If I knew I would have picked somewhere else. We ordered stuffed mushrooms that were OK at best had a sausage stuffing that didn't pair with mushrooms. I ordered escargots that looked like they were cut in half on top of a slice of bread in some kind of whipped up sauce NOT good at all. I also ordered the baked stuffed shrimp which were a nightmare. The 3 shrimp were 16-20 shrimp which are cocktail shrimp that were either old, left out for a long period of time or freezer burnt. the meat was mush. The stuffing was just as bad mushy without flavor. Manager came by to check on us I told her the shrimp was mush and not good. She immediately defended saying they go thru a lot of shrimp and impossible to be bad. With that like a fool I went no further. Meanwhile the next day I spent in the bathroom ALL DAY LONG! San Souci's days I feel are over it used to be a hidden gem now it's just a restaurant that serves mediocre food and stuffed cocktail shrimp.