Consiglios is the best Italian food in New Haven! Very cozy, delicious, and can be as upscale or affordable as you’d like due to their reasonable prices.

I’d also recommend Oak Haven - just tried them for the first time for my husbands birthday, the drinks were fun and food was seriously delicious. South Bay is good and fun as well. I have heard great things about Olea and Tavern on State but haven’t tried them yet.

Anchor Spa is a local black owned and run restaurant and bar downtown which is very small, intimate, and welcoming. The drinks are delicious and unique. I haven’t tried the food yet though but their menu looked great!