Caffe Bravo

4.8

333 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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2 people

24 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

In New Haven, Connecticut, Caffe Bravo is an Italian restaurant that serves up quality authentic Italian dishes and other European specialties. Each of our pastas are house-made. The Caffe Bravo menu has extensive options for any taste, including starters, salads, pasta dishes, and entrees.

Caffe Bravo provides only the freshest ingredients and emphasizes classic Italian meals using recipes that have been handed down for generations. Its elegant, cozy dining room & outdoor heated patio provides customers with a relaxed atmosphere that makes the meal even more enjoyable.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(203) 772-2728
Website
http://www.caffebravo.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Giovanni Morra
Catering
Find Catering menu on our website at www.caffebravo.com
Private party facilities
We rent our private, heated patio for parties up to 30 people. Also, full restaurant rental is an option as well.

Location
794 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06511
Area
New Haven
Cross Street
Willow Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

Burrata PomodoriniUS$15.00
Burrata | Cherry Tomatoes | Pesto
AranciniUS$14.00
Fried Risotto | Mozzarella | Ground Beef | Peas | Marinara | Parmigiano
Broccoli Rabe & SausageUS$15.00
Sauteed Broccoli Rabe | Garlic | Sweet Italian Sausage
PolpetteUS$13.00
Veal, Pork & Beef Meatballs | Marinara | Iceberg Lettuce
Calamari FrittiUS$13.00
Fried Calamari | Lemon | Marinara
Carciofi FrittiUS$12.00
Fried Artichoke Hearts | Pesto Aioli

Zuppe (Soups)

Tortellini con BrodoUS$9.00
Pasta e FagioliUS$11.00
House-made Pasta | Cannellini Beans | Garlic | Tomatoes | Parmigiano

Insalate (Salads)

Add Chicken $7 | Shrimp $8 | Salmon $9 | Tuna Salad $6

La RucolettaUS$10.00
Arugula | Shaved Parmigiana | Lemon Vinaigrette
La RomanaUS$11.00
Romaine | Caesar Dressing | Croutons | Parmigiana
La MelaUS$11.00
Arugula | Apples | Gorgonzola | Candied Walnuts | Lemon Vinaigrette
MediterraneoUS$11.00
Mixed Greens | Red Onions | Carrots | Tomatoes | Fennel | Citrus Vinaigrette
Beet SaladUS$14.00
Roasted Red Beet | Goat Cheese | Arugula
NicoiseUS$20.00
Grilled Salmon | String Beans | Potatoes | Boiled Egg | Kalamata Olives | Onions | Mixed Greens

Pasta

House-made with imported organic semolina

Rigatoni alla VodkaUS$16.00
Pink Vodka Cream Sauce
Gnocchi SorrentinaUS$16.00
Wild Mushroom & Truffle Oil-Filled Agnolotti | Sage | Brown Butter Sauce | Roasted Walnuts
Rigatoni alla ButteraUS$17.00
Crumbled Sweet Italian Sausage | Peas | Pink Cognac Cream Sauce | Ricotta
Bucatini Cacio e PepeUS$18.00
House-made Bucatini Pasta | Pecorino Romano Cream Sauce | Cracked Black Pepper
Rigatoni BologneseUS$18.00
Veal, Pork & Beef Ragu
Gamberi Spaghetti alla ChitarraUS$19.00
Sautéed Shrimp | Cherry Tomatoes | White Wine | Garlic

Al Forno

Melanzane alla ParmigianaUS$16.00
Breaded Eggplant | Mozzarella | Parmigiana | Basil | Marinara
Lasagna con CarneUS$18.00
Veal, Pork & Beef Ragu | Bechamel Sauce | Mozzarella | Marinara

Entrees

Pollo MilaneseUS$17.00
Breaded Chicken Cutlet | Sliced Tomatoes | Arugula | Fresh Mozzarella | Red Onions
Polpo alla Griglia US$19.00
Grilled Spanish Octopus | Chickpea Puree | Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Grilled SalmonUS$16.00
Topped with Lemon & Fresh Parsley | Roasted Vegetables
Vitello LimoneUS$19.00
Veal Scaloppini | Capers | Lemon | Sautéed Spinach
Grigliata di MareUS$17.00
Grilled Sea Scallops | Shrimp | Salmon | Farro Salad

Panini

Served on house-made focaccia

SienaUS$14.00
Chicken Cutlet | Lettuce | Tomato | Mayonnaise
SorrentoUS$13.00
Fresh Tuna Salad | Celery | Carrots | Herbs & Mayonnaise
RavelloUS$15.00
Prosciutto di Parma | Fresh Mozzarella | Tomatoes | Basil
CapreseUS$12.00
Fresh Mozzarella | Tomatoes | Basil | Roasted Red Peppers

What 333 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

New Haven
Best Value
New Haven
Child-friendly
New Haven
Good for groups
New Haven
Healthy
New Haven
Neighbourhood gem
New Haven
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Caffe Bravo is a "neighborhood jewel" in East Rock, New Haven, offering "authentic and delicious" Italian cuisine. Guests rave about the "phenomenal" food, "wonderful" staff, and "top-notch" service. The charming decor and relaxing ambience make it a "hidden gem" perfect for any occasion. Highly recommended!

333 Reviews

S
Susan
VIP
Chicago
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is an excellent neighborhood restaurant serving authentic hand-crafted Italian courses, including homemade pastas and superb antipasta and salads. The wine and cocktail menus are excellent, and the servers are wonderfully warm and attentive.
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Richard
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A great place where 4 friends to reconnect with excellent food, service and atmosphere.
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Steven
VIP
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It is my home away from home. Love the place. It’s my trattoria.
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Maria
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waitress was fabulous!!! Meal delicious. Couldn’t have been a better experience . Thank you
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Mary Ellen
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 4 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent!!!! Food service Kathleen etc… just perfect!!!!
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Marguerite
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
An excellent dining experience. Veal scallopini was fantastic. A lovely waitress and wait staff. I would recommend this restaurant highly and will definitely return. A perfect lunch. Thank you!
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David
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, wonderful staff. A New Haven favorite.
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Heather
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time here, food was phenomenal. Will definitely be coming back!
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Tara
New York City
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A neighborhood jewel. Authentic and delicious food.
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Susan
VIP
Chicago
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 20 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful neighborhood Italian restaurant - terrific food, lovely staff - feels like living in Italy!
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FAQs

Caffe Bravo offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Caffe Bravo also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 772-2728.

Caffe Bravo is rated 4.8 stars by 333 OpenTable diners.

Caffe Bravo does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

24 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

794 Orange St, New Haven, CT 06511

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Willow Street
Area
New Haven
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Italian
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Giovanni Morra
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.caffebravo.com/
Phone number
(203) 772-2728
Catering
Find Catering menu on our website at www.caffebravo.com
Private party facilities
We rent our private, heated patio for parties up to 30 people. Also, full restaurant rental is an option as well.

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Caffe Bravo

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Agnello

Bucatini Cacio e Pepe

Fusilli Siciliana

Antipasti (Appetizers)

Burrata PomodoriniUS$15.00

AranciniUS$14.00

Broccoli Rabe & SausageUS$15.00

PolpetteUS$13.00

Calamari FrittiUS$13.00

Carciofi FrittiUS$12.00

Zuppe (Soups)

Tortellini con BrodoUS$9.00

Pasta e FagioliUS$11.00

Insalate (Salads)

La RucolettaUS$10.00

La RomanaUS$11.00

La MelaUS$11.00

MediterraneoUS$11.00

Beet SaladUS$14.00

NicoiseUS$20.00

Pasta

Rigatoni alla VodkaUS$16.00

Gnocchi SorrentinaUS$16.00

Rigatoni alla ButteraUS$17.00

Bucatini Cacio e PepeUS$18.00

Rigatoni BologneseUS$18.00

Gamberi Spaghetti alla ChitarraUS$19.00

Al Forno

Melanzane alla ParmigianaUS$16.00

Lasagna con CarneUS$18.00

Entrees

Pollo MilaneseUS$17.00

Polpo alla Griglia US$19.00

Grilled SalmonUS$16.00

Vitello LimoneUS$19.00

Grigliata di MareUS$17.00

Panini

SienaUS$14.00

SorrentoUS$13.00

RavelloUS$15.00

CapreseUS$12.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Caffe Bravo offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Caffe Bravo restaurant rated?

Does Caffe Bravo offer gift cards?

Is Caffe Bravo currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card