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Union League Cafe, New Haven, CT

Union League Cafe

4.8
4.8
2851 Reviews
$50 and over
French

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2 people
19:00
Booked 33 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Reminiscent of a Paris brasserie it is where old world charm meets the new. Warm and welcoming to New Haven's cafe society, it is located across from Yale University old campus. The restaurant offers menu and ambiance in a casual elegant style. Always using the best ingredients of the moment, Union League Café's food combines French classical traditions with a more contemporary approach to flavors, textures and native ingredients. Local and organic fish, meats, cheeses, produce and rare specialty products from around the world help our chefs create our award-winning cuisine.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 562-4299
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Olivier Durand
  • Catering
    Please email banquets@unionleaguecafe.com for information. We look forward to planning your next event in one of our private rooms.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether planning a simple luncheon or an elaborate dinner, we look forward to taking personal care of every detail of your entertaining needs. Together these timeless entertaining spaces offer you and your guests a relaxed but elegant ambiance complimented by exquisite service & the refined cuisine.
  • Area
    New Haven
  • Cross Street
    College Street
  • Parking details
    The parking lot may be entered from Crown Street. Additional parking may be found at the corner of College and Crown Streets (parking garage), or in an additional parking garage found at the corner of Crown and High Street. These are less than a block away from Union League Café and all three are within walking distance of the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

What 2,851 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
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Haven

    Best Ambience

  • New Haven

    Great for fine wines

  • New Haven

    Romantic

  • New Haven

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Union League Cafe in New Haven boasts a remarkable dining experience with "outstanding service" and exquisite French cuisine. Renowned for its elegant ambiance and historic setting, guests celebrate "amazing, delicious food" and a "wonderful atmosphere" perfect for special occasions. The attentive staff ensures memorable experiences, making it a "go-to" destination.

2,851 Reviews
  1. Amy

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Warm atmosphere, everyone provided excellent service, and the food was absolument délicieux!

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  2. Tracy

    Connecticut

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Union league is our favorite place for an intimate elegant dinner. Food, service and ambiance are always an exceptional experience. ❤️

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  3. Catherine

    VIP

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely evening and meal. The atmosphere was bustling and a bit noisy but the food was delicious and seemed like some new choices for the menu. I had the salmon and it was done exactly to my specifications in a very fresh combination of fruit and vegetable accompaniment.

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  4. Claudia

    Connecticut

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a delightful experience. Last night did not disappoint. Food prepared to near perfection with service to match. A treat to savor.

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  5. Deb

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 14 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent location to entertain a client. Atmosphere, service and food was outstanding.

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  6. Karen

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful dining experience. Consistently good service.

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  7. Scott

    New York City

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 11 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    ULC is a wonderful special occasion restaurant…food, service, wine list, overall vibe is great. Family dinner last night in front of the fireplace for my wife’s birthday. Rob, our waiter, is a true pro. Always a great experience.

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  8. Al

    VIP

    New York City

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 9 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary the service and food was outstanding. The chef made a special sauce for me with out alcohol and it was delicious .We always love coming to this restaurant.

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  9. Robert

    New York City

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 7 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    all three of us were impressed with the starters and main courses. After a moderate Spanish wine there was no room for coffee or desert.

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  10. Susan

    New York City

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 31 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We go every New Year’s Eve. I was not sure we would go back after last year after being charged $34 for sparkling water. I finally talked to my husband back into going and so glad we did. (stuck to tapwater, lol.). Everything was delicious, best we’ve had over the last years.

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FAQs

Union League Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 562-4299.

Union League Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 2851 OpenTable diners.

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 33 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Union League Cafe

1032 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    College Street
  • Area
    New Haven
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Fri, Sat 11:30 am–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    The parking lot may be entered from Crown Street. Additional parking may be found at the corner of College and Crown Streets (parking garage), or in an additional parking garage found at the corner of Crown and High Street. These are less than a block away from Union League Café and all three are within walking distance of the restaurant.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Olivier Durand
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan
  • Phone number
    (203) 562-4299
  • Catering
    Please email banquets@unionleaguecafe.com for information. We look forward to planning your next event in one of our private rooms.
  • Private party facilities
    Whether planning a simple luncheon or an elaborate dinner, we look forward to taking personal care of every detail of your entertaining needs. Together these timeless entertaining spaces offer you and your guests a relaxed but elegant ambiance complimented by exquisite service & the refined cuisine.
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