The Luke Brasserie Bar & Cafe

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   jay

   VIP

   Connecticut

   45 reviews

   5.0

   45 reviews

   Dined on 6 February 2025

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

   Last night, we had an amazing dinner at The Luke Brasserie in New Haven. We were treated to a multiple course gourmet and imaginative dinner. What an experience! The restaurant serves a limited menu, changed daily of outstanding food. The dishes are presented for table sharing from the beginning to the end of the meal. Each course was creative and outstanding. We started with two dishes, one of heirloom beets and the other of white asparagus. Both were delicious. Our next course was yellow fin tuna in an Asian style sauce. This is followed by a scallops dish perfectly prepared!  From there, we progressed to pasta rigatoni with snow crab, quite excellent. The next dish was cavatelli with pancetta and chestnuts. Perfect! Our last dish was delicious porchetta in a sauce of beans, chestnuts and panchetta. Again outstanding!! we finished with frozen mascarpone and citrus ice, and the meal ended with a piece of delicious chocolate. You should not forget the great bread and a bottle of wine that we enjoyed during our feast. With each course, will be given a new plate and fresh silverware. We were served by a wonderful staff, and at times the chef came to our table to explain the dishes. Chef Vincent has roots in Italy, studied at the Culinary Institute of America, and has worked in many restaurants in New York with many great and famous chefs. The restaurant is located in the old ballroom of the Taft hotel, next to the Shubert Theater in New Haven. The beautiful architecture adds to the elegance of the restaurant. Our meal was truly one of the best I’ve had in a long time. It brought back memories of outstanding food that I experienced while living in Bologna Italy. The many courses that we had were spaced and were never rushed. Congratulations to the staff and to Chef Vincent for such an outstanding culinary experience. Jay K
   

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   Dan

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 2 February 2025

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

   Great food, great service, and the chef was very friendly
   

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   Karen

   New York City

   6 reviews

   5.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on 31 January 2025

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

   The food was amazing and the presentation was exquisite. Nice vibe and great staff.
   

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   Giuseppe

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 25 January 2025

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

   Excellent cooking Great hospitality We loved our experience Thank you team !
   

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   Aaron

   Richmond

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 24 January 2025

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

   The service was excellent. Every one was kind and attentive. The ambience was intimate and elegant. A bit too dark though-- the food was also good. Went here for a date and thoroughly enjoyed it.
   

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   Magdalene

   New York City

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 16 January 2025

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

   The Luke in New Haven offers an exceptional dining experience. The service is attentive and thoughtful, and the chef’s passion for his craft is evident not only in the inventive and flavorful dishes but also in his willingness to adapt and enhance them on the spot to elevate the dining experience. The elegant yet inviting atmosphere, paired with such personalized attention, makes this restaurant a standout choice for a truly memorable evening.
   

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   Giuseppe

   New York City

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 11 January 2025

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

   All around excellent Food Service Really enjoyed the extras
   

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   Larry

   VIP

   New York City

   57 reviews

   5.0

   57 reviews

   Dined on 5 January 2025

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

   Once again, an absolutely wonderful experience. Truly a gem in New Haven
   

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   Kasia

   VIP

   Greater Boston

   27 reviews

   5.0

   27 reviews

   Dined on 3 January 2025

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

   The best restaurant In New Haven ! Staff is attentive and very pleasant. Irsis made sure that my husband's birthday dinner was very special! Chef Vincent is creating delishes plates ! Try polenta!
   

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    Steven

    VIP

    New York City

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on 1 January 2025

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

    Best restaurant in the northeast! Vincent and his staff are spot on Food is insane - what lucky guys we are to have a restaurant like this in New Haven Run don’t walk to make a reservation
    

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