Gioia - Wooster Street New Haven

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   Theresa

   VIP

   New York City

   28 reviews

   3.0

   28 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   The roasted chicken is the sole reason to come here. That is the only thing that’s good that we ordered. The pizza is not good at all. The dough is similar to plain white bread with a hard crust and sauce sweet and not tasting authentic. The appetizer portions/small plates were just that for too much money. This is more of a college joint than a place that belongs in little Italy of New Haven. For 6 the bill was over $500 with tip included.
   

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   Valerie

   VIP

   Washington DC

   31 reviews

   4.0

   31 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Delightfully interesting menu. Tasty pear cocktail at good price. Large portions on entrees so half portion of pasta was perfect size. Nice service.
   

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   Susan

   New York City

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love Gioia. We went for the Valentines Day weekend menu. The service was great, the cocktails were delicious. I had the Lamb Belly for the first course. We ordered the Branzini for two for our main course. it was a mistake. It was flavorless, and not enough for two people. I was so unimpressed with the flavor, I just let my partner eat the rest. He also said he would never order it again.
   

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   David

   VIP

   New York City

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Wonderful place - amazing drinks, inventive food. Occasionally the food has been a bit more inventive than tasty, but I can count the times that has been an issue on one hand - really a great new(er) spot in New Haven - ALSO THEY HAVE A PARKING LOT. Great service, chefs that know what they are doing, and wonderful drinks. Very much recommend.
   

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   Chris

   VIP

   Chicago

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   Good food and drinks. Was a bit loud with open layout.
   

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   James

   VIP

   London

   24 reviews

   5.0

   24 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Special Valentine’s Day menu was not as good as the regular one
   

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   Michael

   San Francisco

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Friendly service, flavorful food with excellent presentation. Great cocktails, music and vibe.
   

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   Kirsten

   VIP

   New York City

   53 reviews

   5.0

   53 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As always Gioia for the WIN! I invited 5 friends to celebrate my 65th birthday at Gioia. Only one other had ever dined there before. Gioia now has 4 new "converts" after a superb meal, friendly servers and delicious desserts.
   

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   Karen

   VIP

   Chicago

   11 reviews

   5.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on 7 February 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Spectacular. I'd go back in a heartbeat. Everything was delicious and perfectly executed. Highly highly recommend.
   

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    Pamela

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    My first experience at Gioia was exceptional. Our party of 5 managed to sample a goodly portion of the menu and were not disappointed in any way. We will be back for sure
    

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