New Haven, Connecticut, home of Yale University, is packed full of unique eateries fit for capping off a day at work or a day of golf. The restaurants in the downtown area of New Haven are consistently spectacular, innovative and fresh, with settings ranging from the exquisitely romantic to family friendly.
Claire's Corner Copia
Claire's has a hip setting and delicious food, ranging from Italian pizza masterpieces to Mexican favorites. The eatery also takes pride in providing a friendly environment for customers and for the world, literally. Claire's takes part in a United Nations Food and Agriculture project that focuses on the elimination of world hunger by means of teaching young children how to grow food. The ideas and philosophy behind the restaurant match the appetizing food offered on the menu, including catering, breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert, of course. Claire's bakes a famous Lithuanian coffee cake, which has a local history of its own.
Claire's Corner Copia
1000 Chapel St.
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 562-3888
clairescornercopia.com
Ibiza
This high class restaurant offers superb traditional and modern-style Spanish cuisine. Ibiza conveys an authentic Spanish vibe with its food, hospitality and dining environment. The menu overflows with traditional delicacies as well as new-age dishes that combine the classiness of the old and the pizzazz of the modern era. Food design and creation is headed by Manuel Romero, a highly acclaimed chef who spent time in Spain perfecting his craft. The restaurant is a great venue for both lunch and dinner parties. Exclusive weekly specials include the well known Paella Dinner Menu, offered only on Tuesdays.
Ibiza Restaurant
39 High St.
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 865-1933
ibizanewhaven.com
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
One of the most acclaimed and positively reviewed restaurants in town, Frank Pepe has a local must-visit reputation. The downtown location is one of five, and it is the original, which opened in 1925. Often referred to as The Spot, the downtown pizzeria offers private party reservations. This old school pizza joint does pies the right way. The original tomato pie can be ordered plain, or with mozzarella and added topping combinations that customers create. Toppings include classic cold cut meats, as well as fresh veggies, a white sauce, clams and shrimp.
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
157 Wooster St.
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 865-5762
pepespizzeria.com
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