When you walk in you are greeted with complimentary champagne and a welcoming handshake. You have to take in the beautiful decor of the restaurant in this mansion like setting. Straight ahead you can see the chef hard at work. We choose to sit at the bar for dinner. We were very impressed with the cocktails and wine flight. We were very impressed with the complimentary rosemary bread and bean/olive oil spread. For the first course, we opted for the crudo with the white wine, absolutely delicious, refreshing, and light. For the second course, we had the scallops, seared perfectly with a mushroom, hazelnut, and a fantastic sauce For the main course, we had the prime sirloin strip, roasted potatoes, and parsnip. The New York strip was out of this world...cooked medium rare all sliced with a side of truffle butter. After dinner, we were surprised with complimentary cantaloupe sorbet and two salted chocolates. I would highly recommend this restaurant for a special evening in New Haven. I plan on coming back for the chef's pairing, which you have to sign up for ahead of time. read more

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BRING BACK CHEFS with ATTITUDE. I had the pleasure of dining at The Luke Brasserie today. Totally unplanned. I was searching for something that could match up to Maison Bar Vins back home. First off can we talk about the bones of the place. The Taft building which once was a hotel now sits and houses a very charming French restaurant with a chef who could care less who you are or if your camera is permanently to your hand. I sat at the bar and the chef seated me. I opted out for their three course pre fix bar menu. Chef and owner Vincent who had trained under ICONS in the culinary world met me with this good old fashion old school attitude that today's foodie influencers could never understand. Serious poised stern energy that I love so much about old world cooking boh lore. The food was great. The playlist was upbeat, the kitchen had energy. This place should be the hardest reservation to get in New Haven. read more

the LUKE BRASSERIE - Lamb - Brasseries Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Enjoyed a nice meal at Luke. The ambiance is great, such intricate detailing on the ceiling, this used to be one of my favorite spots years back when it was hot tomatos. We ate at the bar, which offers both the normal menu, as well as a bar specific menu. The bar menu is effectively a smaller portion of 1 appetizer, 1 pasta dish $10, 1 steak dish $15. I believe their menu rotates with some frequency. The bar pasta dish was a rigatoni with chestnuts and bacon lardons in a creamy sauce - it was amazing, best dish we had. We also bought the lobster cavatelli $38, thought the lobster was really fresh/nice, but didn't care for the sauce here, we wound up leaving some (that's rare for us with pasta). The bar steak was nice, perhaps a little underdone for our tastes (on the rare side), but the sides of parsnip purée were great. I'd probably be disappointed with that as a larger $90 steak, but at $15, it's a solid deal. The complementary bread was also nice and had a good dipping sauce. We also got a dulce de leche tart for dessert $16 - I thought it was fine, but maybe both worth my calories, and definitely not worth $16. They nicely also offered complementary homemade cannoli and chocolates. The cannoli were by far better than the dulce de leche, maybe consider selling these as a dessert? One other note - the wine pours were weak, if you're staying for a bit, good idea to buy a bottle. All in all - place has a lot of potential, a couple good dishes. I'd consider coming back, but not a ''must go". read more

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Amazing bread. Outstanding service. Great drinks. And the yellowfin tuna is to die for

If you're visiting New Haven and looking for a dining experience that blends architectural grandeur with culinary artistry, LUKE Brasserie is a must. On Saturday 10/25, we had 3 celebrations in one (my husband's birthday, my SIL's birthday and our wedding anniversary). We had a party of 6 and we requested a private dining room. Chef V (Vincent) curated a customized tasting menu that felt like a journey through texture, flavor, and finesse. The setting is stunning--ornate ceilings, Corinthian columns, and a warm, welcoming ambiance. Each time an item was served, Chef V came over to walk us through what was being served and how it was prepared. We were served everything on the exquisite menu except scallops (due to one sister with allergy), porchetta and veal. It was too much food, lol. As good as it was, we would not be able to enjoy the porchetta as we were all stuffed. Everything was thoughtfully curated. From the focaccia bread served with a white bean aioli-esque spread, to the seared yellowfin tuna with soy-citrus and herbs, the gem lettuce salad with fuji apple, walnuts, and parmesan, and the jumbo gulf shrimp in smoky romesco - every single dish was layered with flavor and elegance. The heirloom beets were a delight and a nice surprise, the 2 pasta courses - one with cavatelli topped w Maine lobster and the other mezze rigatoni w guanciale, chestnut and fontina cream were comforting yet elevated, and the Branzino over broccolini had a perfect crisp skin and freshness. The steak, served on a hammered metal tray with caramelized onions, was excellent. We had to request to not serve the remaining protein items as all of us didn't have room in our tummies by the time the steak was served. Chef V's tasting menu is not just a meal--it's a story worth savoring. read more

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The ambience was really nice. The food was impeccable. Chelsea are waitress was able to accommodate us as I came an hour late because of a mixup on my part, she was wonderful. The service was wonderful. The food was wonderful. I can't say enough. read more

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I have been to The Luke a number of times. It is consistently amazing. The restaurant is stunning and the service is top notch. The restaurant is truly perfection from the lighting to the music. The tuna, scallops, asparagus, branzino and steak are phenomenal! The detail and depth of flavors is executed impeccably throughout each course. I highly recommend The Luke over and over again! read more

the LUKE BRASSERIE - Polenta - Brasseries Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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I used to go to Chef Vincent's restaurant in Manhattan. Which was two hours and a half from my house in Pennsylvania. After Covid, I found out he was in New Haven Connecticut. I went there last year on my anniversary with my wife and two friends. The food was amazing. The service was amazing and Chef Vincent was amazing. Five stars across the board. Last Saturday night my wife and myself went back. Everything we had was excellent along with the service and the ambience. Chef Vincent is ahead of his time, I will be going back September 5 for my wife's and mine 46th anniversary. I can't wait. Every time we go to Block Island we stop in. I don't know which I look forward to more block Island or The Luke. they're both winners. Pennsylvania, Ed and Kim. read more

My husband and I had a truly wonderful time at Luke! Chef V's passion is obvious; he's right there making sure every single plate is perfect. The yellowfin tuna was ridiculous--next-level amazing. While the initial service was a bit confused, Katie stepped in and was a total superstar, turning things around completely. The vibe is effortlessly cool, housed in a 1910 former hotel where the grand, towering ceilings give the whole space a majestic feel. read more

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We came here to celebrate a family birthday and the food and service was amazing. They serve everything family style so we got to try a bunch. Everything we tried was delicious. The steak and halibut dishes were fantastic. Just expertly done and full of flavor but the more delicate apps like tuna or hamachi also shone. We had a private room and the servers just made us feel at home. Really can't express how wonderful they were. This is a terrific place for special occasions and the food definitely has to be some of the best in state. With that, two small caveats to be aware of. First, they keep the lighting extremely low. Good luck trying to read the menu or see the food with any great clarity. It worked out but it's tougher for an older crowd in particular. And second the menu has a lot of tree nuts. They tried to accommodate where they could but since they use it a lot there wasn't as much flexibility as you'd likely see elsewhere. Be mindful if you have allergies. That said, they were kind about it. Overall, we loved our meal here and grateful for them treating us well for the birthday. read more

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A truly exceptional dining experience with each plate dripping with flavors subtle and layered and each course artfully presented and more delicious. I highly recommend Luke's for a captivating experience. read more

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Great place for a special night out. Food and service- excellent. The location in a former hotel lobby is unique. read more

Not an exaggeration when I say this was the best service, food, and atmosphere I've ever experienced. Not a cheap experience but what an experience it was. Very intimate, flavorful, unique, and if you're thing of trying this restaurant it's a MUST TRY. read more

Service was terrible. We arrived for our 5:30 pm reservation only to fine a confused, unprepared and inexperienced staff who all seemed to stand around while my friends and I waited to be served a drink or showed to our table. It was outrageous and no one took responsibility to care for my party. We actually almost left after 15 minutes of watching them stand around averting us. Never again - not worth the prices for mediocre food and terrible service. read more

Phenomenal in all aspects! We were greeted with a welcome from the chef himself and immediately offered a glass of Prosecco. Our server, Abigail, was joyful, knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. Outstanding service that seems rare these days. Each dish we were served was savory, delicious and filling! Some of the best I have ever had (have delighted in many Michelin restaurants) The ingredients seemed carefully chosen and the perfect flavor combinations! The atmosphere was classic, cozy, authentic and inviting. I highly recommend Luke Brasserie! read more

the LUKE BRASSERIE - Brasseries Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

This was such a strange vibe. Restaurant was just opening for the evening when we entered. We were told to sit I felt like I was in an AppleTV series, where people just vanish. The staff all just mulled around and stared. Some man ( the owner, manager,host) asked our names and shook our hands. He never introduced himself. I went to rest room to wash my hands. When I came back, my friend the man asked where he lived. He did not reply . This is a tapas restaurant. So we ordered white asparagus and a creamy padta dish. Both were very good. The pasta though had chestnuts, which a strange texture. I didn't enjoy eating them. read more

Tips-make a reservation on open table Dimly lit and reminiscent of its original look, this restaurant is very open with tables of varied size throughout, long drapery, candles, modern music echoing, and golden light fixtures. I was excited to get a table as it appears that this spot is very popular. As I expected, the staff was at the front offering a complimentary glass of proseco, but as non drinkers, she gave us a glass Saratoga sparkling water and we sat for a few minutes in the lounge until the chef greeted us with a smile and handshake and we were seated. A nice gesture. The staff work together, so it doesn't have the personal effect as one person describing menu items and refilling waters, asking how dinner tastes, but a unit working together under the chef. Things were brought, things were removed, and I think our candle was moved every time they were over due to the table size. We choose a menu item from each section. Beet salad and heirloom salad was fresh and heavily chilled..to the point the tomatoes tasted almost frozen. Covered in feta. Scallops were the hit of the night. Perfectly cooked and accompanied by interesting yet complimentary parts, including mushrooms, cauliflower, nuts, and dehydrated fuji apple over the smoothest puree Excellent. Dinner was a veal chop. Cooked perfectly, rustic and simple. Reminded me of cassoulet. The chef sent over white asparagus. Thanks! I have never tasted anything like this dish. Creamy with acidity and herbal. Topped with grated cheese. The staff brought us a lovely little crystal dish of homemade gelato with watermelon ice and strawberries. A set of chocolates came with the bill... which was an ipad tablet to pay and sign. And of we went with a quick goodbye to the chef. read more

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Holy cow. I came for dinner alone at the bar and asked about the $10 bar specials, which apparently are sort of made up on the spot based on what you want. I ended up with a ceviche and a pasta, and they were by a margin the best food I've ever had in New Haven. I kind of want to retroactively take a star away from a couple of places now that I know this is an option. The pear and basil martini is also great, and Kelly was a dear. Even if the food weren't an ungodly level of good, I'd probably still be back. As is, you'll have to fight to keep me away!!! read more

the LUKE BRASSERIE - Ceviche with radish and clementine - Brasseries Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Fantastic space, with high ceilings with decorative molding, engaging service, chef who is personally invested, great flavors, dishes well spaced apart. The entire experience couldn't have gone better. We read a negative review where you could just tell the reviewer was a nightmare, so we decided " we have to go there!!" Well we did go. And it was great. Thank you! Looking forward to returning. Beverages: Prosecco, Cremant de Bourgogne, Chianti. Dishes: bean dip, beet, tomato salad with feta cheese, scallops, pasta with hazelnuts, porchetta. Finish with a lemon/cantelope sorbet . We rolled out of the restaurant very happy read more

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Dining at the Luke is like watching a beautifully choreographed dance. You walk into a warm reception area with tiny tables and comfy seats. You're handed a glass of champagne and told your table will be ready shortly. We were sat in the center-ish of the restaurant at one of the semi-circle booths (which I will forever request because I think it's the perfect seat). The lighting was dim and there were candles on the table. Chef puts hands and eyes on every single dish - often delivering them personally to your table. We started with the shrimp dish and burrata. Chef brought out a beautiful complimentary tuna appetizer with brown butter. Not only did it taste divine - the smell of the hot brown butter poured over tableside created the most decadent smell - rich, toasted and dreamy. For dinner, we shared the steak. It came with these perfectly tiny whole potatoes in a cream sauce and a parsnip mousse. It was all delicious! The environment, food, decor - everything - is so curated and sexy. Waitstaff is never seen standing around - everyone is constantly moving, helping, clearing, delivering...it's beautiful to watch. We were already talking about returning, and we had barely left our meal. read more

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I can't tell you what was better the food, service, or the ambiance of this restaurant. Every part of this meal was a 10/10. We randomly stopped in last night and were surprised! Like a hidden gem. The cavatelli crab pasta was my favorite part of the meal we even kept it to dip our steak in the sauce. If you're looking for a special night I cant recommend this place enough. read more

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I think this is my favorite restaurant in New Haven. I really appreciated the hospitality and helpfulness from the staff. The restaurant space was absolutely fantastic with stunning decors. The food was absolutely incredible. The menu was very creative and everything was super delicious. Highly recommend it to everyone. read more

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Cancelled my valentine day reservation hours before dinner. Email only won't respond to email or calls. Tried to ask for $100 deposit which was creepy and then didn't even send a link to pay it. Non responsive I asked what I can do. Confirmed on open table. Loser great business smh read more

the LUKE BRASSERIE - Crappy business - Brasseries Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Not really sure what to say. We had a 7:30pm reservation for our anniversary and arrived on time. Sat in the entry way with a small glass of champagne which was nice but after 30 minutes we were a bit over sitting in front of the front door with no drink or water, I would have rather made my way to the bar if someone told me it was going to be a long wait so I could at least have options . I watched whomever worked front of house greet others warmly and refill their champagne but not us. I mentioned we had a reservation and we had had been waiting for 30 mins and were seated shortly after. From there we then sat for another 30 mins and were completely ignored again. I tried to order a drink but the young lady pouring water wasn't aware of how to put in a drink order and couldn't help us. It took an hour ten minutes from my reservation time just to finally be able to have a waitress come to take my drink order. We felt insulted and ignored. Food was great- waitress was great and she was kind and apologetic when I let her know of my issues and comped us our drink and a dessert and we did also have an appetizer comped. I'll give it another try but it really made out anniversary dinner a downer being ignored for over an hour. We were so excited to try this restaurant and the food was really good and interesting. I hope it was just a mistake/bad night. We will try again and can hopefully update. read more

Had a really amazing dinner here last night. Food was outstanding and the service top notch. The building is also very beautiful. We were a group of five and ordered three dishes from the "fresh" portion of the menu and three dishes from the "decadent" portion of the menu (which amounted to about $55 a person, including tip). Pleasantly full but not stuffed. Each dish comes on a single platter and is served family style. Really beautifully plated. This experience ranks with Michelin starred restaurants we have dined at in the past. read more

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This restaurant could be easily a 5 star, they have amazing food and we had an outstanding waitress, Abigail who by herself made up for a lot of the shortcomings below. BUT several things need to improve. 1. The ambiance and atmosphere need to improve. When you walk in, no one greets you and the entrance way looks shabby, for their prices, etc they need tablecloths on the tables and better dinner/ silverware. Also the staff need to look like they are are part of a great restaurant not so very casually dressed with all different some not so great looking outfits. The menu could also look a little nicer. IF THE CHEF JUST GOT THESE THIINGS IMPROVED WE WOULD WANT TO GO THERE REGULARLY. read more

We had a reservation for 6:00 for a 7:30 show at the Shubert. Next time, we'll plan for a 5pm reservation to truly relish the experience and not be rushed. Words cannot express the level of dining The Luke brings to New Haven. On the same scale as Arethusa in Bantam, The Essex in Old Saybrook, and milwrights in Simsbury, this is fine dining and a culinary experience. Each dish is unique and flavorful and like a party in your mouth. The attention to detail is exemplary. When you go, give yourself time to sit back and enjoy it slowly and relish every bite of every dish read more

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I made a reservation 10 days prior for a client of mine and her date, for noon on a weekend. I double-checked their hours on their website and sent a link to the brunch menu to both my client and her date. At 5 am on the day of the reservation, the restaurant canceled the reservation with no explanation, and the hours on their website are now different. Both people were planning to drive 2 hours each way to this restaurant, and I was left scrambling on a Sunday to find a place for brunch. Luckily we found another place, but canceling the reservation with no explanation felt very unprofessional and was stressful. I won't be sending more clients here. read more

excelente Buena comida y ambiente familiar. Servicio bacano . se la comieron en este sitio

One of New Haven's most inventive restaurants, with amazing, original dishes. White asparagus with truffles and cheese - divine. Polenta with black truffles and mascarpone - chef's kiss. The NY strip is divine decadence. Great for sharing, as many dishes are so rich that just a few bites will make you happy and satisfied. Very attentive staff, a great wine list. It's our go-to for a gourmet night out. read more

Great food and great service. We sat at the bar. The bartender was engaging and mixed. Great drinks. Nice vibe in this restaurant with high ceilings. We had a few appetizers only. We've already had dinner. The food was really tasty. We will be back for dinner. read more

Greatest meal of all time! Heirloom beet salad, scallops and hazel nuts, complimentary cantaloupe ice and gelato!

This place is not just any regular high end restaurant that sells you a tiny portion for an outrageous price, but a restaurant that gives you a full experience from the decor to the treatment; everything is careful and intentionally done with such care that you leave wondering when you'll recommend it for someone else or return on your own! If you really love somebody don't just take them to dinner instead take them to the Luke and give them a full experience that's worth spending the money on! Absolutely blown away! read more

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As in Norma's review below, our group of four found the ambience, service, presentation of each course, and the food itself to be of the highest quality. Chef Vincent was generous and informative yet not at all intrusive. Can't wait to return. Thank you! read more

We came here for my husband's birthday and the food, ambience, and service were incredible! We had so much fun eating and experiencing The Luke! All of the dishes we had were sooooo good, but our favorite was the scallops! Would highly highly recommend! read more

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Beautiful meal in a beautiful location with amazing staff! My parents and I went to Luke's to celebrate my mother's birthday. We entered the beautiful old restaurant and were greeted with a glass of champagne to start our evening. We were then taken to the tables which we were offered several options of places to sit. We greatly appreciated this and chose the quiet corner booth. We started with drinks - the margarita was SO good. Very light, with a BIT of spice. My father had the old fashioned which he ended up having two of! We enjoyed the way the food was laid out on the menu and appreciated the staff reviewing how meals were shared at the Luke. We ordered the crudo, asparagus, polenta, burrata and steak to share. Everything was AMAZING and came out so beautifully prepared. I would highly suggest the polenta! We were offered complementary dessert of some sort of strawberry shaved ice and custard with white chocolate as well as some chocolate covered almonds. We also ordered espresso martinis and a grand marnier. However they didn't have any grand marnier... instead they ordered a port which my father enjoyed! Not only was the food amazing but the staff was outstanding! And the ambiance was even better. It had a high end, but casual feel. Not pretensions, just good and worth every penny. And the building .. wow. Talk about a beautiful place to enjoy a meal. There was a small gathering (maybe 15 people?) in a private room across from us. Would be perfect for a special event, if money wasn't an issue. They also had a great playlist! Every detail really was beautifully thought out. Only one picture - we dug in too quickly for the rest! read more

the LUKE BRASSERIE - Crudo - Brasseries Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Always a guaranteed hit. Chef Vincenzo is a culinary genius bar none. The food is consistently amazing as is the service.

From the complimentary sip of champagne to the ending palate cleanser. The experience is sublime. Ask for iris as your server. She is excellent; knowledgeable about the menu, food and wine!! We had various shared plates. Would recommend beet salad, white asparagus and polenta!! Great ambience A must in New Haven read more

We dined at The Luke last night to celebrate my husband, and our evening was truly EXCEPTIONAL. From being welcomed in with a glass of complimentary Prosecco, to the sorbet and house-made chocolates gifted at the finish of our meal, our experience at The Luke was equal parts delicious and memorable! To set the scene: Upon entering, the dining room is booming with beauty and character - ready to wow you. The sound, an exciting blend of conversation and music, dancing on the edge of 'too loud.' The spacing between the tables is perfection, just the right amount of separation and togetherness. We walked to our 8-person round with enthusiasm as we'd been waiting to try this 'hidden gem' for quite some time. Our server, Iris, seemed to understand our needs better than we did, thoroughly guiding us through the menu options and dish sizes - all designed to share - which for someone like me is PERFECT as I often suffer from 'order envy'. For 'starters' we ordered the beet salad and burrata, both multi-dimensional, light and delicious! We then moved onto the yellowfin tuna (incredible), the scallops (fantastic), and two pasta dishes (cavatelli with lobster in a lemon beurre sauce + rigatoni in a garlicky bacon cream sauce). There was much banter over what was better, a trend that continued throughout our meal as each dish competed with the next for 'star of the night.' We finished the meal off with a NY Strip, consisting of six generous slices served with a variety of butter/sauces for dipping or drizzling. YUM! For dessert, we were brought the off-menu dessert, a hazelnut gelato with chopped hazelnuts, covered with fresh brewed espresso which our server poured atop each scoop right at our table. MOUTH-GASMIC! After that came a refreshing palate-cleansing sorbet and house-made chocolates, a lovely finishing touch! We all left satisfied but not over-stuffed. It would be a mistake not to mention how the staff worked in perfect harmony, swooping in and out to fill waters and remove used dishes/silverware as needed without disrupting the flow of conversation. Attentive but not overbearing - Brava! Props to chef for an exquisite dining experience, Iris for being an intuitive guide and everyone else who worked to keep our needs met and things moving at a comfortable pace. We were there for three hours, but it honestly felt like one! Time really does fly when you're having fun and eating well. Some memorable quotes from friends and family during dinner: "It's not too often that you go to a place and EVERYTHING is delicious." "I would eat everything again. Right now!" "The tuna was, by far, the best! Nothing could be better than that!" "Perfect amount of food for the table. Everything was great." "The chef must be nuts for nuts! And so am I! No complaints here!!!" We cannot wait to return for our next special occasion! read more

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The food is amazing, flavors just pop in your mouth. Been many times, highly recommend.