West Haven Restaurants

OK, OK, so it is arguable who has the best pizza in New Haven (and maybe the world), but after trying the "sublime" white clam pizza pie, you will have to decide for yourself, or ask former President Clinton, who used to hang o... more

Are you in the mood for fantastic Thai food (try the famous Crispy Duck or Pad Thai) and people watching at the same time? Ask for seating in the atrium section of this popular Yale-area bistro, located across the street from t... more

Thai Taste's, on the lower floor of the Hotel Duncan, is easy to access, even if you're not staying at the hotel. The Royal Thai government agrees that Thai Taste is one of the best Thai restaurants in the Tri-State area. Come... more

Yet another first for New Haven: not only did the city introduce pizza to America, it is also home of the hamburger, introduced to the world by this diner in 1900. If you drive or walk by too quickly, you might miss this small,... more

Warm and welcoming in a provincial setting, this restaurant offers innovative Italian cuisine and claims to serve the best grilled portobello mushrooms around. Situated on Little Italy's Wooster Street, the restaurant offers lu... more

Despite Brazi's tricky location on a loading dock, this restaurant's proximity to the Long Wharf Theater makes it a great place to grab a before or after-theater lunch or dinner. It is one of New Haven's premier Italian restaur... more

There is lots of friendly competition among the Italian restaurants in New Haven, but this one has continued to hold its own in the city for over a decade. The menu includes great veal specialties and an endless selection of cl... more

A unique Ethiopian-Eritrean restaurant, Caffe Adulis is located on the periphery of the Yale Campus - the informality is pretty evident. The menu features a list of African and Mediterranean food items. Executive chef Ficre Ghe... more

No time to get to Mexico while in Westville? Try authentic Mexican cuisine at this family-friendly restaurant, which also offers mariachi music as you sip your margarita. The restaurant serves up Mexican classics in a festive,... more

Behind the unpretentious plaza location and simple storefront facade is a bustling sushi bar that also serves traditional Japanese cuisine. Located a few minutes drive from the Yale campus in Westville, an urban neighborhood in... more