Date Night Restaurants in Downtown
The best date night restaurants in Downtown, New Haven
10 hand-picked date night restaurants spots in Downtown. Part of our wider Date Night Restaurants guide and Downtown coverage.
RestaurantsMiyas Sushi
Legendary sustainable sushi from the late Bun Lai. Invasive species rolls and creative Japanese cuisine that earned national attention.
Asian FoodMiya's Sushi
Pioneering sustainable sushi restaurant — the first of its kind — serving invasive species sushi and wildly creative rolls since 1982.
DinnerPacifico
Upscale Latin cuisine with creative cocktails in a chic downtown setting.
Happy HourBarcelona Wine Bar
Spanish-inspired wine and tapas bar with great happy hour deals.
RestaurantsThe Luke Brasserie
Contemporary Mediterranean brasserie in the historic Taft Building. Shared plates, stunning interiors, and a must-visit cocktail program.
RestaurantsStrega
Elevated Italian dining on Chapel Street with Gambero Rosso distinction. Imported ingredients, handmade pasta, and a wine list that transports you to Italy.
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RestaurantsOlea
Stylish Spanish-inspired restaurant serving tapas, paella, and wine.
RestaurantsHeirloom
Farm-to-table restaurant with creative New American dishes and craft cocktails.
RestaurantsUnion League Cafe
Upscale French bistro in a stunning Beaux-Arts building on Chapel Street.