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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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
Prosciutto di Parma, soppressata, capicollo, Pecorino cheese, homemade Italian flatbread
Grilled octopus, string bean potato salad, roasted red peppers, balsamic reduction
Wine aged goat cheese, Pecorino, cow's milk cheese aged with balsamic and cipolline, New Haven honey, in-house made dried fruit bread
Castelvetrano green Sicilian olives
Grilled marinated artichoke heart,asparagus,roasted peppers, ricotta pesto spread,homemade italian flatbread
Fresh Portuguese sardines stuffed with bread crumbs flavored with cheese, garlic and herbs lightly pan fried and served with a mixed salad tossed with lemon vinaigrette
Burrata, in-house roasted tomatoes and peppers, arugula
Mixed salad, artichoke hearts, radishes, cherry tomatoes, olives, red wine vinaigrette, shaved Parmigiano
Filet Mignon Carpaccio, Arugula salad, lemon vinaigrette, shaved Parmigiano
Romaine lettuce, Cesar dressing with white anchovies, croutons, grated cheese
Homemade Rigatoni tossed in a tomato sauce prepared with onions, smoked Pancetta and black pepper topped with Parmigiano
Handmade noodle, meat sauce with pork, veal, beef, tomato, cheese
Handmade Pappardelle noodles tossed in a tomato basil sauce topped with Parmigiano
Handmade ricotta gnocchi tossed in a creamy, tomato Vodka sauce topped with Patmigiano
Homemade Pappardelle tossed with roasted Shiitake mushrooms and fresh tomato topped with Parmigiano
Handmade ravioli filled with ricotta and Black Truffle Pecorino tossed in a mixed mushroom sauce and topped with Parmigiano
Handmade ravioli filled with sausage and broccoli rabe tossed in an herbed cream sauce prepared with Prosciutto di Parma and topped with Parmigiano
Handmade ricotta gnocchi tossed in a tomato basil sauce and topped with mozzarella
Handmade spinach and ricotta filled ravioli tossed in a tomato basil sauce topped with Parmigiano
Cavatelli pasta tossed in an eggplant sauce prepared with onions, tomato and basil topped with Aged Ricotta
Veal scallopini, smoked Pancetta, Fontina cheese, sage, white wine sauce, spinach and potatoes
Scottish salmon, green peppercorn cream sauce, handmade ricotta gnocchi
Oven-roasted filet of Mediterranean Sea Bass flavored with garlic, lemon and parsley served with spinach and potatoes
Oven-roasted lamb chops, white wine herb sauce, Brussels sprouts, potatoes
Grilled Angus NY Strip Steak, Arugula salad, balsamic vinaigrette
Chicken scallopini pan sautéed in a lemon caper white wine sauce served with spinach and potatoes
De-boned chicken leg and thigh in a Marsala wine sauce prepared with red onion, figs, lemon zest and almonds served with oven-roasted potatoes
Brussels sprouts, garlic, EVOO
Roated potatoes, herb salt, EVOO
Spinach, garlic, EVOO
String beans, garlic, EVOO
Chocolate mousse cake encrusted with Rum soaked Amareto cookies, whipped cream
Crepes filled with Mascarpone and Nutella
Crepes filled with Mascarpone and mixed berry sauce
Belgian chocolate cake served with whipped cream
Lemon ricotta cheese cake, chocolate cookie crust, shaved Belgian chocolate
Mascarpone custard, espresso soaked lady fingers with a hint of liqueur, Belgian chocolate
Homemade Almond biscotti
Ferrero Rocher cheesecake prepared with Nutella and hazelnuts
Prosciutto di Parma, soppressata, capicollo, Pecorino cheese, homemade Italian flatbread
Grilled octopus, string bean potato salad, roasted red peppers, balsamic reduction
Wine aged goat cheese, Pecorino, cow's milk cheese aged with balsamic and cipolline, New Haven honey, in-house made dried fruit bread
Castelvetrano green Sicilian olives
Grilled marinated artichoke heart,asparagus,roasted peppers, ricotta pesto spread,homemade italian flatbread
Fresh Portuguese sardines stuffed with bread crumbs flavored with cheese, garlic and herbs lightly pan fried and served with a mixed salad tossed with lemon vinaigrette
Burrata, in-house roasted tomatoes and peppers, arugula
Mixed salad, artichoke hearts, radishes, cherry tomatoes, olives, red wine vinaigrette, shaved Parmigiano
Filet Mignon Carpaccio, Arugula salad, lemon vinaigrette, shaved Parmigiano
Romaine lettuce, Cesar dressing with white anchovies, croutons, grated cheese
Homemade Rigatoni tossed in a tomato sauce prepared with onions, smoked Pancetta and black pepper topped with Parmigiano
Handmade noodle, meat sauce with pork, veal, beef, tomato, cheese
Handmade Pappardelle noodles tossed in a tomato basil sauce topped with Parmigiano
Handmade ricotta gnocchi tossed in a creamy, tomato Vodka sauce topped with Patmigiano
Homemade Pappardelle tossed with roasted Shiitake mushrooms and fresh tomato topped with Parmigiano
Handmade ravioli filled with ricotta and Black Truffle Pecorino tossed in a mixed mushroom sauce and topped with Parmigiano
Handmade ravioli filled with sausage and broccoli rabe tossed in an herbed cream sauce prepared with Prosciutto di Parma and topped with Parmigiano
Handmade ricotta gnocchi tossed in a tomato basil sauce and topped with mozzarella
Handmade spinach and ricotta filled ravioli tossed in a tomato basil sauce topped with Parmigiano
Cavatelli pasta tossed in an eggplant sauce prepared with onions, tomato and basil topped with Aged Ricotta
Veal scallopini, smoked Pancetta, Fontina cheese, sage, white wine sauce, spinach and potatoes
Scottish salmon, green peppercorn cream sauce, handmade ricotta gnocchi
Oven-roasted filet of Mediterranean Sea Bass flavored with garlic, lemon and parsley served with spinach and potatoes
Oven-roasted lamb chops, white wine herb sauce, Brussels sprouts, potatoes
Grilled Angus NY Strip Steak, Arugula salad, balsamic vinaigrette
Chicken scallopini pan sautéed in a lemon caper white wine sauce served with spinach and potatoes
De-boned chicken leg and thigh in a Marsala wine sauce prepared with red onion, figs, lemon zest and almonds served with oven-roasted potatoes
Brussels sprouts, garlic, EVOO
Roated potatoes, herb salt, EVOO
Spinach, garlic, EVOO
String beans, garlic, EVOO
Chocolate mousse cake encrusted with Rum soaked Amareto cookies, whipped cream
Crepes filled with Mascarpone and Nutella
Crepes filled with Mascarpone and mixed berry sauce
Belgian chocolate cake served with whipped cream
Lemon ricotta cheese cake, chocolate cookie crust, shaved Belgian chocolate
Mascarpone custard, espresso soaked lady fingers with a hint of liqueur, Belgian chocolate
Homemade Almond biscotti
Ferrero Rocher cheesecake prepared with Nutella and hazelnuts
Hear from our valued guests
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 thought goes into the dish selection and creation. Service was prompt and professional. Vegetarian and vegan friendly. L’Orchio in downtown New Haven is one of the finest restaurants I’ve ever been to; so happy they chose to do business here in Connecticut!
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 main course, each member of my party got a different pasta dish: I got the chicken cacciatore, my mother got the ragu, and my boyfriend had the sausage gnocchi. All dishes were wonderful, traditional, and delicious. Pasta was phenomenally cooked and the flavors were great. Out of the three, the gnocchi was probably my favorite. We ended the dinner with three different desserts we all split. All three (tiramisu, lemon tart, and affogato) were delicious. My only note for dessert was the crust on the lemon tart was too much, other than that it was delicious. I will be coming back here when looking for good, traditional, Italian food.
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 deserts, rich chocolate cake and chocolate mousse both scrumptious. Everything so well prepared!Thank you, L’Orcio!!
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 and perfectly balanced sauces are simply divine. The service is equally outstanding—attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely welcoming, making you feel like an honored guest rather than just another table. L’Orcio doesn’t just serve a meal; it creates a memorable experience that keeps you dreaming about your next visit.
Common questions about L'Orcio
L'Orcio is located at ****LAST SEATING TIMES LISTED****LASTED SEATING TIIMES LISTED****, 806 State St, New Haven, CT 06511, United States, New Haven, CT, United States.
You can reach L'Orcio by calling +1 203-777-6670.
L'Orcio has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 452 customer reviews.
L'Orcio features the following accessibility: Assistive hearing loop, Wheelchair-accessible entrance.
L'Orcio features the following service options: Outdoor seating, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
L'Orcio features the following highlights: Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list.
L'Orcio features the following popular for: Dinner, Solo dining.
L'Orcio features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
L'Orcio features the following dining options: Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
L'Orcio features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom.
L'Orcio features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Quiet, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
L'Orcio features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
L'Orcio features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
L'Orcio features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
L'Orcio features the following children: High chairs.
L'Orcio features the following parking: Free street parking, Paid parking lot, Paid street parking, Somewhat difficult to find a space.
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