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Cody's Diner
May 17, 2008 by Karen from New Haven

Overall Rating: 3
Food:[3] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Inexpensive.
• Rude, inconsiderate owners.

“This is great for a cheap eat, but you wait a while for the food, the service is rude and when I got an undercooked dish, was punished by being ignored and never given a replacement. I was asked to leave for complaining. Strange place. Rude owners. There are better greasy spoons than this one.”

Hot Tomato's
May 5, 2008 by Ron from Stowe Vt.

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Great staff, outside dining with view of the capitol.
• Parking in Downtown Hartford.

“Garlic bread can't ever be better, entry's are always good and service professionally friendly which is a standard of a Jimmy Cosgrove Restaurant.”

Bella Rosa Cafe
Apr 19, 2008 by Brenna from New Haven

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[9] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Good bacon.
• Bad service.

“This place is very cute and they have good food, but overall the experience we had today was unpleasant. The waiter didn't check back after bringing out the food. We ran out of coffee and couldn't catch anyone's attention to refill it until they brought the check. Then as we were finishing the coffee they brought out only after we paid the bill, the hostess came over and asked us to leave because people were waiting outside. It's too bad, there aren't many nice brunch places in Westville, but it will be a while before I feel like going back there.”

Tre Scalini Restaurant
Mar 20, 2008 by MO from Philadelphia

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Atmosphere, food, convenient parking.
• No negatives.

“I had a wonderful meal of baked salmon topped with fresh lobster and fresh fig at Tre Scalini in New Haven last night. Also had a side of spaghetti with hot Italian sausage. The salmon was cooked as only a New Englander can cook salmon - tender and succulent - the topping of fresh chunks of lobster and fig was an unusual but pleasing combination. The accompanying Reisling was just right - smooth and dry. We found the restaurant to be a very friendly place - we ate at the bar and chatted with the owner/bar tender (who was genuinely concerned about how we liked our meals) while we ate. There is also a lovely, romantic dining room. I'd go back anytime.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Thai Taste Restaurant
Nov 18, 2007 by Gary from Hamden, CT

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Great lunch specials.
• Sparse interior.

“Wow, what a surprise! Newly opened, The Terrace serves the best Thai food in the new haven area. Located in a tiny white building that's been a BBQ place for many years, the interior is sparse, but modern and attractive. Not your typical American Thai restaurant, the traditional Thai dishes are each prepared with a unique Terrace taste. The extra care taken with each dish is obvious. For example the fresh rolls, served elsewhere with sweet chili sauce out of a jar, are accompanied here with homemade spicy basil sauce. The unique and tasty Massaman Curry is deep red with tamarind. And the crushed peanuts in dishes like Satay are pan toasted for an extra nutty flavor. The chef's classic French training shows in the desserts. Try the "spaghetti ice cream and meatballs" spaghetti shaped vanilla ice cream with a berry wine sauce and chocolate truffles. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Special requests are welcomed.”

Yankee Doodle Coffee Shop LLC
Oct 5, 2007 by MikeG from Los Angeles

Overall Rating: 2
Food:[1] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[5]

• Good service.
• Lousy food.

“I love diners, but this one gets a thumb down. From the Styrofoam coffee cups, paper plates and plastic silverware to the utterly bland food and watery, tasteless milkshake, this is not worth a visit. The $2.70 cheeseburger isn't even as good as McDonald's, and my wife's cheese steak was served on white bread, with lettuce and tomato instead of onions and green peppers. Apparently, they've never been to Philly. Bottom line - skip this place.”

0 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Kiraku Restaurant
May 7, 2007 by Donna from New Haven

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[10] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[10]

• The owner greets you like family and she is beautiful!
• Dinner menu a bit expensive.

“The lunch menu is by far the best value! 7 course for about 10 bucks. The venue is located directly on the Quinnipiac River and the decor's rich and chic. Kiraku is a very romantic and sultry place for lunch or dinner. Spacious, yet womb-like. However, if you come for dinner, you may want to take out a second mortgage (just kidding). Seriously, things get a little pricy when the sun goes down, but then again I have been spoiled rotten by the lunch deal. Over all, Kiraku is one of my favorites for Japanese food, especially for lunch.”

Samurai Restaurant
Apr 2, 2007 by Olivia from New Haven

Overall Rating: 5
Food:[3] • Service:[6] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Handle drunkenness and big groups well.
• Everything else is a negative--food, atmosphere, etc...

“Way overpriced, sushi is horrendous, hot food is decent. Hot spot for college students going (overpriced) sake-bombing--can be loud on weekend nights...”

Samurai Restaurant
Mar 12, 2007 by MIchael from Hopewell junction

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[9]

• Everything.
• Nothing.

“If you are into sushi there isn¿t any better you¿ll find in new haven. Ask for the belly salmon to start either sashimi or sushi is good. Next go for the spicy tuna roll to kick things off. Then for the main course hit the ray make. I don¿t know who developed this roll but it¿s the best roll you¿re going to find anywhere. Its spicy tuna inside with a spicy lobster outside. Out of this world. Wash it down with an ashy and there nothing better.”

Samurai Restaurant
Mar 10, 2007 by Allison

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[7] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[6]

• Ninja ii roll.
• Slightly over-priced on some rolls.

“Four words: sake bomb! Only place you can sake bomb in new haven. Yummy sushi.”

Bella Rosa Cafe
Mar 5, 2007 by Roundtree from New Haven

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Elvin - our server - was great!
• The hostess was rude and arrogant.

“Overall experience was great! Especially the male server, Elvin. He is a great addition to the whole environment! The only issue my family and I had that we had to wait outside in the middle of January! I am so glad that you heard your patrons concerns and replaced! ”

Bella Rosa Cafe
Feb 3, 2007 by Donna from Woodbridge

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[3]

• The hostess was very friendly.
• I had a waitress that said her Name was Kim. She was extremely rude when I told her that my pancakes I ordered weren't cooked all the way and I had to send them back. I won't be going back there again.

“After being seated I ordered pancakes, and the waitress at first seemed nice. It took forever for our food to arrive, and when it finally did, my pancakes weren't cooked completely. When I told the waitress about it, she got extremely angry and acted as if it was my fault. She grabbed the plate, almost spilling it on my lap, and when returning with another plate, she then slammed it in front of me. When I needed her she was never there, except when I over heard her conversation with another customer about her dual experience the night before. I completely lost my appetite. That was my first and last time I will go there. .”

2 of 5 people found this review helpful.

Akasaka On New Haven Corp
Jul 26, 2006 by tim from woodbridge

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Convenience.
• The food.

“Alaska is very low quality Japanese restaurant.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Akasaka On New Haven Corp
Jul 26, 2006 by ted from branford

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[1]

• Hot towels.
• Nobody here knows anything about Japanese's food!

“Alaska is just awful; everything from the service to the food that they all Japanese's My wife is Japanese and was offended by the fact that the staff pretends to be but is not. The food pretends to be and also is not. ”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Akasaka On New Haven Corp
Jul 11, 2006 by Siam from Amity

Overall Rating: 1
Food:[1] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[1]

• NA
• Same ol' same ol'.

“Akasaka is a Japanese styled restaurant run by and for people who have little knowledge of true Japanese cuisine. The menu here has not changed in over a decade because this restaurant neither has the ability nor imagination to be able to do it. Epicureans stay away. This restaurant is for old old folk who are into the same ol' scratchy music.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Akasaka On New Haven Corp
Mar 25, 2006 by Edward from West Haven

Overall Rating: 9
Food:[9] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

• Freshest offerings in 100 miles.
• Ambiance could be a bit more romantic.

“Always friendly, this quaint and subtle Japanese gem is a favorite for those locals in the know. Upon being seated, one is first met with a smile immediately followed by a moist warm towel That seems to magically wipe away even the most tenacious fatigue. Although the menu has not been updated in at least 10 years it is forever relevant, replete with Japanese classics as well as quite a few house specialties. My wife and I, being suckers for a good make have several favorites as we forsake all other area Japanese restaurants for our all time choice. First timers can lose their sashimi virginity with ease as the staff are patient and eager to educate. ”

0 of 4 people found this review helpful.

Tre Scalini Restaurant
Dec 28, 2005 by Chad from Pawnee, Il

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• Wonderful food, great service.
• None.

“Wow, I loved this place. The food was top notch, the atmosphere was grand, and the service was impeccable. If you are looking for a great place for Italian, this is the place. I travel to New Haven for business and discovered this place after I was taken there by some locals who I worked with. It is hidden and difficult to find if you don't live there so make sure you get directions, or better yet just take them along. You are sure to have a wonderful evening!”

Hot Tomato's
Apr 29, 2005 by Mark R . from Greenwich

Overall Rating: 7
Food:[5] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[8]

• For an after theater drink or a snack while shopping, you can't beat it.
• Fixturing needs updating.

“If what you're looking for is a relaxed, well made drink on your way to or from the Schubert theater which is right next door, you'll be plesantly surprised with Hot Tomatoes. Although all ages hang out there, it's still a calm atmosphere that lends itself to unwinding. The bartenders are versed in wide variety of cocktails, and a decent wine list offers all of the more popular American types. The food is okay, I guess, but then, you don't go to Hot Tomatoes for a world-class dining experience. You go for the atmosphere, and to relax.

The only disturbing note for me, were the cracked, fire-engine red lights at the bar. Being the signature decoration for Hot Tomatoes, you'd think they would be a priority to keep in good shape.”

2 of 2 people found this review helpful.

Scoozzi Trattoria and Wine Bar
Apr 29, 2005 by Mark ray R . from Greenwich

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[5]

• The food is original, fresh, and wonderfully prepared.
• About the only negative is the size of the dining room; it's quite small.

“If you don't mind small quarters off-season, Scoozi could be your answer for modern, Americanized Italian fare. I've been there several times over the last year or two, and each time the food was excellent. Greens and vegetables were crisp, oils were judiciously applied, and meat and fish were delicious. try the Lobster Ravioli for melt-in-your-mouth goodness. The wine list is fairly sized and balanced between Italin and American vintages.

In the warm season, Scoozi has an outdoor patio which is very private, several levels below that of the street, and is decorated tastefully. It's great for sipping a bottle of sparklin Asti with a cheeze plate.”

3 of 6 people found this review helpful.

Caffe Adulis
Apr 7, 2005 by Aaron W . from Bronx, NY

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[7] • Service:[7] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Good Food
• None

“I've only been here once, but I liked it. If you've never tried it, then go. some of the food is hard to describe, but it is kind of like middle eastern food. There are a lot of foods you eat with your hands rather than a knife and fork.”

Claire's Corner Copia
Apr 7, 2005 by Aaron W . from Orange, CT

Overall Rating: 8
Food:[8] • Service:[8] • Atmosphere:[7]

• Complete vegetarian restaurant in a casual atmosphere
• Menu doesn't change as often as I would like

“Love this place. You order your food at the counter from a very extensive vege menu, then they bring it to your table. All vegetarian and all kosher. Very popular restaurant right off the New Haven Green on Chapel street. Who knew they could do this much with vegetables?”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

Roomba
Feb 14, 2005 by val j . from canton

Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[10] • Atmosphere:[10]

• located in a great shopping neighborhood
• parking can be a bit difficult

“Fabulous upscale Nuevo-Style Latin Cuisine. Possibly one of the best dinning experiences I've ever had.”

1 of 1 people found this review helpful.