Best Restaurants for Casual Hangouts in New Haven, Connecticut

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Explore best restaurants for casual hangouts in New Haven, Connecticut, with easy company without a formal occasion in mind. Before visiting, find a restaurant that fits the way you want to spend time together rather than inventing a special reason to meet. For more ideas, compare Coziest Atmosphere in New Haven or broaden the search through Best for Casual Dining in Connecticut.

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Top 3 · Best for Casual Dining
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85.1
#1

New Haven Connecticut

ZENELI Pizzeria e Cucina Napoletana

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81.5
#2

New Haven Connecticut

Burgerway

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83.6
#3

New Haven Connecticut

One6Three Pizza

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Best for Casual Dining · New Haven, Connecticut

Top 3 · Best for Casual Dining in New Haven, Connecticut

Illustrative image: Exquisitely plated tasting menu course
#1

ZENELI Pizzeria e Cucina Napoletana

New Haven, Connecticut

85.1
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Illustrative image: Intimate chef counter at a fine dining restaurant
#2

Burgerway

New Haven, Connecticut

81.5
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Illustrative image: Atmospheric courtyard restaurant in warm evening light
#3

One6Three Pizza

New Haven, Connecticut

83.6
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#4

Ozzy's Apizza

New Haven, Connecticut

68.2
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#5

Louis' Lunch

New Haven, Connecticut

80.5
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#6

Pantry

New Haven, Connecticut

68.6
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#7

Chap's Grille

New Haven, Connecticut

78.9
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#8

Da Legna at Nolo

New Haven, Connecticut

76.5
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#9

Bella's Cafe

New Haven, Connecticut

75.7
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#10

Ricky D's Rib Shack

New Haven, Connecticut

76.7
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#11

Est Est Est Pizza & Restaurant

New Haven, Connecticut

78.0
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#12

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

New Haven, Connecticut

77.3
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#13

Modern Apizza

New Haven, Connecticut

84.2
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#14

Patricia's Restaurant

New Haven, Connecticut

50.1
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#15

BLDG

New Haven, Connecticut

72.5
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#16

Skappo

New Haven, Connecticut

19.8
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#17

Sally's Apizza

New Haven, Connecticut

75.8
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#18

Bear's Smokehouse Barbecue

New Haven, Connecticut

70.6
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#19

Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos

New Haven, Connecticut

79.6
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#20

RAWA Mediterranean Fusion, Middle Eastern Food, Pizza Place

New Haven, Connecticut

79.7
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#21

Haven Hot Chicken - New Haven

New Haven, Connecticut

74.3
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#22

Pizza at the Brick Oven

New Haven, Connecticut

79.6
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#23

80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar

New Haven, Connecticut

71.5
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#24

Krispy Krunchy Chicken

New Haven, Connecticut

71.1
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#25

Camacho Garage

New Haven, Connecticut

73.9
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