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Il Gabbiano - New Haven, New Haven, CT

Il Gabbiano - New Haven

4.5
4.5
336 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for special occasions
Il Gabbiano is an Italian Steakhouse brought to the historical waterfront district and neighborhood of the city of New Haven, Connecticut by Chef Valentino Stakaj owner of the city's iconic Adriana's on Grand Avenue and La Lupa in North Haven, Valentino has rebuilt the famous restaurant location at 501 Long Wharf Drive which overlooks the Long Island Sound. Monday to Sunday happy hour from 12:00-6:00pm drink and appetizer specials every day.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Valentino Stakaj
  • Area
    New Haven
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine

What 336 people are saying

Il Gabbiano - New Haven reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Connecticut

    Great for scenic views

  • New Haven

    Great for outdoor dining

  • New Haven

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Il Gabbiano in New Haven offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent food and drinks," and a "wonderful view overlooking the harbor." Guests frequently highlight "attentive and friendly service," "generous portions," and "delicious homemade desserts." Reservations are recommended, especially during busy nights, to enjoy the "beautiful ambiance" and extensive Italian menu.
336 Reviews
  1. Asafu

    Unspecified1 review

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Right on the by the water. Great service and will eat out there again.

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  2. Mary

    New York City3 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointing. Overpriced pasta with not a lot of flavor! Waiter seemed annoyed at having to do his job. Will not be returning.

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  3. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a good place to be! We have the best dining experience every time we are there. Thank you

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  4. Dana

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and drinks. Desserts tasted homemade. Service was phenomenal.

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  5. Michael

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and food was excellent!! Always consistently good. See you again soon.

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  6. Leonard VIP

    New York City280 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent dining experience in the water. Great Italian fare with several nightly specials. Waiter was professional. Helpful and had nice sense of humor. The setting was nice and vast majority of tables have a water view. Saturday night was crowded so reservations strongly recommended. Enjoy

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  7. john

    Connecticut1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was overpriced for what you received. Warm fish was placed on cold bed of what looked like canned vegetables.

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  8. JoAnnM VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 8 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the shrimp fradiavlo mild. Was excellent ! Plenty left for next day. Expresso martini was one of the best I’ve ever had.🍸

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    We waited at least 20 minutes before a server approached our table. That was after I alerted the hostess .

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  10. FrankG

    Caribbean2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 2 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The waiter was amazing he took care of all our needs. He explained the specials the letter. The apps and diners came out quickly and were amazing We will definitely go there again

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FAQs

Il Gabbiano - New Haven offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 821-7425.

Il Gabbiano - New Haven is rated 4.5 stars by 336 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Il Gabbiano - New Haven

501 Long Wharf Dr, New Haven, CT 06511-5902

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Area
    New Haven
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 12:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Valentino Stakaj
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wine
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