About L'Orcio
Welcome to L'Orcio, a trusted Italian Restaurant in New Haven, CT, where classic flavors and warm hospitality come together. With a 4.50-star rating from 452 reviews, we’re proud to serve memorable meals featuring great service and quality and welcoming accessible facilities.
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I have been going to this restaurant for years. Food is always incredible as is the service and wine selection. Highly recommend
Low-key, one of the best Italian restaurants I’ve been to in New Haven. The service was very friendly and accommodating (had picky kids at our table), you can tell that it is authentic based on the menu items and their fresh, delicious preparation. Highly recommend!
The food here is amazing, we all had different dishes and enjoyed everything we ate. The desserts are tasty too!
Absolutely delicious, we went for a date night and this was a hidden gem in New Haven! We had the grilled octopus appetizer, gnocchi alla vodka, tiramisu, and creme brulee. We added the fresh ricotta to the gnocchi, it was perfect! I would highly recommend L'Orcio
Beautiful outdoor patio, good cocktails and many wonderful pasta dishes as well as entrees. I must call out the roasted potatoes- perhaps the best I’ve ever had. Add some capers and a little white wine to the branzino and that would be the perfect dish. Look forward to returning.
Superb! Italian dining at it’s finest. Rotating seasonal menu. Perfectly cooked fish. The eggplant appetizer is outrageously good and decadently balanced. The in-house made pasta is perfect, which is difficult to achieve for many places. I had the house Chianti which was a spot on pairing for the acidity of the red sauce. You can tell an extraordinary amount of …
Been wanting to come to this place for a while and finally carved out the time to go. Wednesday afternoon seemed to be a perfect time to avoid a crowd. Started off the meal with the formaggi platter - great cheese selections (although one of the cheeses was a touch too dry) and the fruit bread was delicious. For the …
Our New Year’s Eve dinner exquisite in all ways which bodes well for a good year ahead!! From appetizer— farro salad, sardines to entrees -branzino covered with zucchini and cauliflower, to pasta with pesce de mare, to ricotta gnocchi all made to perfection with great flavor, texture and presentation. This is the sign of a fine restaurant with artistry!! Our …
Visited L'Orcio while in town on a road trip with family!! The fresh pasta was amazing. I got the special with parpadelle and shrimp. Your able to add a dollop of ricotta to any pasta which is great! The Creme Brulee was excellent. Highly recommend if your in the area !!
Dining at L'Orcio is nothing short of extraordinary—a true gem in the heart of New Haven that delivers an unforgettable Italian dining experience. From the moment you walk in, the warm, intimate ambiance sets the tone for an evening of culinary excellence. Every dish is a masterpiece, crafted with authentic flavors, impeccable technique, and the freshest ingredients; the house-made pastas …
