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Villa Lulu, New Haven, CT

Villa Lulu

4.5
4.5
519 Reviews
$30 and under
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
Located on “Restaurant Row” in historic downtown New Haven at The Shops at Yale, Villa Lulu’s bi-level space is a multi-sensory experience filled with eclectic artwork, vibrant textiles, an open kitchen, and lively bar scene. The menu is a bold and seasonal illustration of exceptional Italian cuisine, from market fresh and prime meat, to Neapolitan style pizza and al dente pasta dishes. Enjoy a beautiful selection of Italian wine varietals. Mixology comes in the form of creative interpretations of the classics and the use of premium spirits, house-made tinctures, syrups, purees, and infusions. Come check out why Villa Lulu was named in the New York Times 52 Best Places to Visit in 2023!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:15 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:15 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 691-7177
  • Website
    http://www.villaluluct.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Rafael Palomino
  • Catering
    Please visit our website - https://villaluluct.com/catering/ or call us at 203-691-7177 to discuss your catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Villa Lulu private dining room can accommodate up to 50 guests. Larger parties may be accommodated in the main dining room. The private dining room is perfect for small gatherings, and business dinners. Let us create a menu that will delight both you and your guests. Please ask for Karol at 203-691-7177
  • Location
    230 College St, New Haven, CT 06510-2404
  • Area
    New Haven
  • Cross Street
    Crown Street
  • Parking details
    Villa Lulu validates parking only from the Crown Street Garage for dinner (after 4 PM) only. Please come in with your white Crown Street Garage ticket and we will provide a validation.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
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Experiences

  • Bottomless Mimosa Brunch

    Multiple dates available
    Check out New Haven favorite brunch spot! Bottomless Mimosa & Bellini's $20 per person/90 Min. Delicious options for everyone if the group, from Hanger steak and eggs to mesclun salad. Great for groups & families. #bottomlessmimosa #brunch #weekend
    Bottomless Mimosa Brunch photo

  • Tapas Menu at the Bar

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at the bar for cocktails and special tapas menu. Villa Lulu's tapas menu has great items to share including charcuterie boards, arancini, gnocchi, clams, and more. Tapas Menu is available at the bar only. #tapas #charcuterie #arancicni
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Menu

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What 519 people are saying

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
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Haven

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Villa Lulu is a vibrant dining destination in a prime location near the Shubert Theater, offering a diverse menu and delightful ambiance. Guests rave about the "amazing" Cacio e Pepe and exceptional service. The restaurant is praised for its "attentive staff" and "fantastic food," providing a memorable experience for theater-goers and food enthusiasts alike. While occasional service hiccups occur during busy times, the overall experience is "wonderful," with standout dishes like the "best branzini" and flavorful Chicken Scarpariello. Villa Lulu promises a delightful culinary journey with friendly hospitality.

519 Reviews

  1. Lindy Lee

    New York City

    66 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    66 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and gracious hospitality Service was attentive but inexperienced Food was beautifully plated and very good We chatted with other diners who were equally pleased.

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  2. Shopnavo

    New York City

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Eggplant meatballs are excellent! Great pasta, waiter provided helpful suggestions for wine & cocktails

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  3. Jim

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was delicious. Service was very good. Would definitely go back.

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  4. Edmund

    Connecticut

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice brunch menu with very good service. A plus it's directly across the street from the Shubert Theater. The only negative and it's important that the regular dining tables are on the 2nd floor up a very long flight of stairs. Seating on the 1st floor is either high top seating or the bar.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was outstanding. After a good start with speedy checking from server for appetisers and very quick receipt of apps, seemed we were forgotten to take main course orders. Ended up waiting a bit for that and the bill. The food was wonderful though. Hanger steak one of the best I’ve had, the mushroom parpardelle was fantastic. Both mushrooms & my daughter’s sautéed asparagus had an amazing flame broiled taste, which I love so much.

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  6. Lynda

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was delicious. The service was very good as well.

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  7. Dominic

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an early dinner reservation. We were attending the TIna Turner Musical at the Shubert. We started with a glass of Pinot Noir which was pleasant to the pallet. We had a nice Ceasar Salad to start. Lettuce was crisp and just enough dressing. Our dinner entree's were excellent. I had the Branzino Puttanesca. Two nice pieces and more than enough. My wife had the Chicken Piccata, again more than enough. There was plenty to take home for both meals . Our server, Samantha was attentaive, friendly. Overall an excellent dinner prior to attending the show.

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  8. Gina

    Connecticut

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite downtown restaurants, especially before or after a show! The food and drinks are always amazing, and the staff very nice and accommodating always.

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  9. Luis David

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 25 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Loved it so much we are coming back for a second round!

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  10. Janet

    New York City

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 24 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a party of six who had tickets to a show and they were so efficient and attentive despite having a full house! We were so impressed! Awesome experience thanks to a well oiled machine both front and back of the house

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FAQs

Villa Lulu offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Villa Lulu also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 691-7177.

Villa Lulu is rated 4.5 stars by 519 OpenTable diners.

Villa Lulu 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.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Villa Lulu

230 College St, New Haven, CT 06510-2404

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Crown Street
  • Area
    New Haven
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:30 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:15 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:15 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Tapas / Small Plates, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Villa Lulu validates parking only from the Crown Street Garage for dinner (after 4 PM) only. Please come in with your white Crown Street Garage ticket and we will provide a validation.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Rafael Palomino
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Website
    http://www.villaluluct.com/
  • Phone number
    (203) 691-7177
  • Catering
    Please visit our website - https://villaluluct.com/catering/ or call us at 203-691-7177 to discuss your catering needs.
  • Private party facilities
    Villa Lulu private dining room can accommodate up to 50 guests. Larger parties may be accommodated in the main dining room. The private dining room is perfect for small gatherings, and business dinners. Let us create a menu that will delight both you and your guests. Please ask for Karol at 203-691-7177
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