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Casanova is an authentic Italian restaurant dedicated to bringing the rich flavors of Italy to your table. Nestled in the heart of the city, we specialize in traditional Italian dishes, from wood-fired pizzas and fresh, handmade pastas to mouthwatering entrees that embody the essence of Italian cuisine. Our warm, inviting atmosphere is perfect for casual dining, family gatherings, or a romantic night out.
Hours
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 278 Park St, New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: (203) 390-5921
Website: https://casanovact.com/
Order and Reservations
Reservations: resy.com
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Reviews
Eli Camner
That very well may have been one of the best meals of my life!! The food was obviously to die for, but the ambiance and level of hospitality was also beyond elite. Couldn’t recommend this place more – can’t wait to be back!
My favorites were the vodka sauce pork chop and of course the golden deviled eggs – cmon now!
… moreMy favorites were the vodka sauce pork chop and of course the golden deviled eggs – cmon now!
Adriana
We chose this restaurant to celebrate a birthday and it ended up being quite a disappointing experience. We brought a cake from home and at no point — not during the reservation, not by the server, and nowhere on the menu — were we informed that there would be an additional higher charge just to have it brought to the table and for plates to be provided. We cut the cake ourselves as our own traditional way. They served us plates.
The fee simply appeared on the bill at the end of the night. This is not about the cost, it’s about transparency. Policies like this should be communicated clearly in advance so customers can decide for themselves. Surprising people with extra charges during a celebration feels unprofessional and takes away from what should be a joyful occasion.
Because of this lack of honesty and clarity, we will not be returning.
To future guests: if you plan to bring a cake to celebrate your birthday, make sure you ask about all possible fees beforehand — nothing is explained ahead, and they will surprise you with a higher fee after all.
Food not that great, lack of flavor. Atmosphere is classic. Service is okay, despite the “fee cake” lack of information.
… moreThe fee simply appeared on the bill at the end of the night. This is not about the cost, it’s about transparency. Policies like this should be communicated clearly in advance so customers can decide for themselves. Surprising people with extra charges during a celebration feels unprofessional and takes away from what should be a joyful occasion.
Because of this lack of honesty and clarity, we will not be returning.
To future guests: if you plan to bring a cake to celebrate your birthday, make sure you ask about all possible fees beforehand — nothing is explained ahead, and they will surprise you with a higher fee after all.
Food not that great, lack of flavor. Atmosphere is classic. Service is okay, despite the “fee cake” lack of information.
Brooke S
Other low reviews are right. Extremely overpriced mid food. I went with my husband and father-in-law on Valentine’s day when it was pretty empty around 1pm (a red flag in hindsight). Online menus said the dishes we wanted were cheaper ($46 for the seafood Ciopinno I got for example, but was $55 on seating. Which was missing any scallops by the way, which I just now realized).
We sat and waited for food for a long time, and the service was slower/more lacking for this cost. When we needed anything, our waiter was missing, so it took forever to order our desserts or get our entrees. They do the bougie “still or sparkling water” and put 1 bottle for the three of us that was emptied in the first 10 minutes since sitting, and there were no refills or more waters.
We got the steak tartare which was honestly pretty good/fresh but nothing to write home about flavor-wise. And had 3 tiny pieces of toast to use to eat it with, which you literally can’t even see in my picture because they’re that small. To be fair, I asked the waiter if we could have more toast or something to scoop it with, and pretty much at the end of our meal, some random homemade bread came out (but it was free and yummy). But we thought the waiter was gone or forgot or was avoiding telling us no for the longest time, so I literally already ate almost all of the tartare with a fork by the time it came out.
The pork chop parmigiana was well seasoned, cooked well, and a great portion/size. The sauce was good too, although the amount of buratta cheese was a little disappointing for that price.
My Ciopinno seafood pasta was good although the sauce too watery and kind of diluted the tomato and seafood flavor. The seafood tasted good and fresh minus 1 shrimp that just tasted not quite good/off, so if I get any stomach sickness I’ll edit my post. Would’ve been nice to have the scallops though…
We got the pistachio gelato w/ the marshmallow and no picture because we absolutely destroyed it. Was the only 10/10 and thing worth writing home about overall, but the price of everything else + not optimal service is not enough for me to come back or recommend with so much better competition that can give you more for that money.
$256 for 3 people. 2 pork cutlets, 1 ciopinno seafood pasta, 1 steak tartare starter, 2 pistachio gelato + 20% tip
Nice clean bathrooms. Nice vibe & decorations in the restaurant. Weird music that didn’t fit the vibe but whatever. I wouldn’t go with over 4 people as it’s a little small inside, which is par for the course in New Haven restaurants, but probably could to with combined tables. Rough parking too but it’s downtown. I don’t care for this stuff too much though compared to food, service, and price though
… moreWe sat and waited for food for a long time, and the service was slower/more lacking for this cost. When we needed anything, our waiter was missing, so it took forever to order our desserts or get our entrees. They do the bougie “still or sparkling water” and put 1 bottle for the three of us that was emptied in the first 10 minutes since sitting, and there were no refills or more waters.
We got the steak tartare which was honestly pretty good/fresh but nothing to write home about flavor-wise. And had 3 tiny pieces of toast to use to eat it with, which you literally can’t even see in my picture because they’re that small. To be fair, I asked the waiter if we could have more toast or something to scoop it with, and pretty much at the end of our meal, some random homemade bread came out (but it was free and yummy). But we thought the waiter was gone or forgot or was avoiding telling us no for the longest time, so I literally already ate almost all of the tartare with a fork by the time it came out.
The pork chop parmigiana was well seasoned, cooked well, and a great portion/size. The sauce was good too, although the amount of buratta cheese was a little disappointing for that price.
My Ciopinno seafood pasta was good although the sauce too watery and kind of diluted the tomato and seafood flavor. The seafood tasted good and fresh minus 1 shrimp that just tasted not quite good/off, so if I get any stomach sickness I’ll edit my post. Would’ve been nice to have the scallops though…
We got the pistachio gelato w/ the marshmallow and no picture because we absolutely destroyed it. Was the only 10/10 and thing worth writing home about overall, but the price of everything else + not optimal service is not enough for me to come back or recommend with so much better competition that can give you more for that money.
$256 for 3 people. 2 pork cutlets, 1 ciopinno seafood pasta, 1 steak tartare starter, 2 pistachio gelato + 20% tip
Nice clean bathrooms. Nice vibe & decorations in the restaurant. Weird music that didn’t fit the vibe but whatever. I wouldn’t go with over 4 people as it’s a little small inside, which is par for the course in New Haven restaurants, but probably could to with combined tables. Rough parking too but it’s downtown. I don’t care for this stuff too much though compared to food, service, and price though
Josica Johnson
Food presentation was overall great, service was ok ( waited an hour to eat at being seated promptly). Servers were kind and attentive.
Being so we waited an hour to eat , we asked the other patrons if their food was delicious and we all had the same experience, mid at best. I would return for dessert and appetizers only. The food lacks flavor. Atmosphere great , esthetics are beautiful updated fixtures and seating. Energetic atmosphere great music.
… moreBeing so we waited an hour to eat , we asked the other patrons if their food was delicious and we all had the same experience, mid at best. I would return for dessert and appetizers only. The food lacks flavor. Atmosphere great , esthetics are beautiful updated fixtures and seating. Energetic atmosphere great music.
Greg McLaughlin
We walked up randomly on a busy night and they managed to find us a table. The deviled eggs and the margarita pizza were both delicious. The entire staff did a fantastic job of keeping everything moving along smoothly and ensuring a great experience.
… moreMiranda Vogt
Went for New Haven restaurant week. They need to do better with their meal descriptions. I ordered the fig and prosciutto pizza (picture of menu item included) and received a pizza covered in arugula, which is a leafy green I absolutely do not enjoy. I would have never ordered this item if I knew it was going to be covered in arugula. It wasn’t even mentioned in the description… had one slice and wouldn’t eat more.
… moreJennifer Rignoli
Absolutely fantastic! The service was friendly and professional, and the dishes were executed with perfection and passion. Close your eyes and you feel like you are in Italy!
From the primi to the dolci, every bite got better and better. I highly recommend the Caramelle pasta, the Tartufo Nero pizza and the Pecan Cream Puffs (I will be making a return visit soon to sample the entrees). Casanova has been open for only 2 weeks, but Joe and his team are on track to become one of New Haven County’s best Italian restaurants!
… moreFrom the primi to the dolci, every bite got better and better. I highly recommend the Caramelle pasta, the Tartufo Nero pizza and the Pecan Cream Puffs (I will be making a return visit soon to sample the entrees). Casanova has been open for only 2 weeks, but Joe and his team are on track to become one of New Haven County’s best Italian restaurants!
Jonathan Hart
I stumbled upon this amazing restaurant by accident and it was the best food accident I made during my trip to New Haven. The food, service, atmosphere and overall experience was amazing. If you’re undecided as to where to eat a quality, fresh Italian meal in this local area, do yourself a favor and stop looking, just come to this spot. Joe, the executive Chef and owner is the kindest guy around and he loves to engage with guests and chat. I’d give the review six stars but sadly there were two women sitting next to me bothering me the entire time I was trying to eat and so I guess the security isn’t great there but maybe they have to let ALL members of the community in. That being said, check it out! Bravo Chef Joe, BRAVO!
… more63Flattop
Outstanding food, service and atmosphere. So far our favorite menu item is the Mushroom Crostini, it’s a must try if you like mushrooms. On a recent visit we had the pleasure of meeting Joe the owner and had a nice conversation, I found out we share a hometown.
… moreAna Vieira
Don’t fall for the TikTok reviews, and for the food presentation. Unfortunately, we chose this place to try their pizzas because we saw so many videos saying all their food was incredibly good. Although the atmosphere of the restaurant is very nice and the drinks are amazing, they really fall behind on the quality of the food.
Unfortunately, the food lacks flavor. I even had to ask for more salt, and even after adding it, my dish still didn’t taste like anything, which was honestly very disappointing.
It was also very disappointing that they were having issues with their oven, and we were only informed that pizzas were not available when we asked for the pizza menu. No one told us beforehand that it wasn’t an option.
Overall, I would say the atmosphere is pretty good. The bartenders are amazing, the servers are decent, but they really fall behind on the most important thing: the flavor of their dishes. I also saw other reviews mentioning that their pizzas are also flavorless, so I don’t think we missed anything… I will not go back!
… moreUnfortunately, the food lacks flavor. I even had to ask for more salt, and even after adding it, my dish still didn’t taste like anything, which was honestly very disappointing.
It was also very disappointing that they were having issues with their oven, and we were only informed that pizzas were not available when we asked for the pizza menu. No one told us beforehand that it wasn’t an option.
Overall, I would say the atmosphere is pretty good. The bartenders are amazing, the servers are decent, but they really fall behind on the most important thing: the flavor of their dishes. I also saw other reviews mentioning that their pizzas are also flavorless, so I don’t think we missed anything… I will not go back!