Food, service, ambiance, and cost were excellent. 6 dinner, 2 apps, 12 cocktails. I had the veal chop special and was delicious and a huge portion. The leftovers were even great a few days later, rewarmed, in the oven, not the microwave. Old school Italian feel with original dishes. Definitely recommend.
Leslie Catherine Fanning
Solid food and drink across the board. The only thing I did not like, was the mashed potatoes, they were terrible with no taste. It is kind of hard to mess up mashed potatoes, all you have to do is throw butter and salt on them and they generally taste good. The mashed potatoes tasted like they had no butter or salt. I would work on this, but everything else was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Punisher5616
Everything about this place is top-notch, I love these guys, best cannolis in Connecticut, cannot change my mind on that! One night I went in there, and I was upset because I had just missed the kitchen closing down, they opened up the place for me, fired me up the espresso maker, brought me cannolis, my date thought I was some kind of Big time kind of guy which I kinda am, but I never felt so welcomed and taken care of. I love this place, you will not be let down!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joey F.
It was nice to find a restaurant with a parking lot. We had made reservations and were seated promptly. Complementary bread and pickled vegetables were brought out. They had arancini as a special that day which we ordered. Also ordered the oysters for an appetizer. Tried the bucatini, Vitello paradiso, saltimbocca and costolette di miale Calabrese. The portions are absolutely humongous and can easily feed two. The flavors were amazing and made me want to come back. The staff was great. Not having to deal with street parking was a bonus.
Sal E.
In the party room that held 56 people. As soon as we yeld " surprise" they brought out the food as soon as the guest of honor was seated. We were at a table of 10 and they brought out 2 trays of salad, 2 trays of calamari, 2 trays of antipasto which consisted of roasted peppers, sliced tomato's, sliced mozzarella, prosciutto and dried sausage. 2 baskets of Italian bread. Then they brought out 2 platters of meatballs, 2 platters of penne vodka and 2 of sausage with broccoli rabe. They kept filling our wine, soda and water glasses continually. The food which was delicious and extremely abundant was platted and boxed up. The wait staff insisted we take food home at the request of the party givers. The food was great as was the continued service and we got to take home food. Home run all the way. We got there at 3 and were done by 6. Sal E. New Rochelle
Jeremy
Massive portions and great service, worth a trip for authentic Italian food. The cheese wheel will not disappoint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Chris M.
Old Skool Italiano! The John Dory is possibly my favorite fish dish of all time! This place is the real deal, so wear your pinky ring and mangia! Eat! It's great!
Lowell F.
Always a great vibe, food and service and WOW the portions. A must for local dining. My family and friends look forward to an Adriana's experience.
Olivia H.
Amongst a sea of quality New Haven Italian restaurants, Adriana's still manages to stand out with their massive portion sizes. The prices on the menu may initially raise some eyebrows, but when the food arrives on giant platters spilling over the edges of your table, it starts to make a little more sense. The dishes we have tried so far have all been tasty and have a pleasantly light flavor profile. For example, I was expecting the Papardelle Al'Astico (lobster pappardelle) to be heavy, but the cream sauce was well-balanced and the addition of artichoke hearts rounded out the dish nicely. With a free parking lot, huge portions, and solid dessert and coffee, Adriana's is a well-rounded Italian option in the area. Great for a date night or family dinner!
Christopher S.
I recently attended a holiday party at Adriana's Italian restaurant in New Haven, and it was an outstanding experience! The private room was perfect for our gathering, creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere. The portions were incredibly generous, and the food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. The combination of a welcoming ambiance and flavorful dishes made it a memorable evening. Definitely a five-star recommendation for anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience! Service was amazing.
Excellent Italian restaurant in CT! There are a ton of specials to choose from, including burrata. The portions are massive so definitely be ready to share or have leftovers. For the price it's great, and drinks aren't that expensive either. Service is quick and friendly. Parking is plenty and free.Vegetarian options: PastasParking: Free lot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrata
Karen O.
Had an awesome meal for Christmas Eve! Great service considering it was packed! Lots of laughs. Very friendly atmosphere. You out did yourself , Frederico and staff. Thank you!
N R
Our family goes here every year for Easter and/or Xmas. It is definitely on the pricey side but for the portions, quality of food and service you get, it is hardly something to complain about. Been coming here for years and never had a bad experience. The venue can get a bit tight and loud on holidays but when you have every Italian in the new haven area in one place that is not a surprise haha.Would give 10 stars if I could.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
J S.
Been here several times. Outstanding food & service as usual. However, the mgmt. of the place leaves something to be desired. We were offered a choice of 4pm or 8:30 reservation on a busy late December week (I get it), so we took 4pm. We finished around 5:45 and the place was still largely empty. Found this quite annoying. Also the reservations woman was on the phone and understandably couldn't help us when we arrived - but FIVE other people standing at the entrance just stood there and did nothing to seat us. Just unprofessional. Next time I'll get takeout.
Michael G.
Nothing better than this staple which is a hidden gem. Been here forever and will last forever I hope. The food is ridiculous as are the portions. The service is impeccable. None better in my opinion.
Food, service, ambiance, and cost were excellent. 6 dinner, 2 apps, 12 cocktails. I had the veal chop special and was delicious and a huge portion. The leftovers were even great a few days later, rewarmed, in the oven, not the microwave. Old school Italian feel with original dishes. Definitely recommend.
Solid food and drink across the board. The only thing I did not like, was the mashed potatoes, they were terrible with no taste. It is kind of hard to mess up mashed potatoes, all you have to do is throw butter and salt on them and they generally taste good. The mashed potatoes tasted like they had no butter or salt. I would work on this, but everything else was wonderful.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Everything about this place is top-notch, I love these guys, best cannolis in Connecticut, cannot change my mind on that! One night I went in there, and I was upset because I had just missed the kitchen closing down, they opened up the place for me, fired me up the espresso maker, brought me cannolis, my date thought I was some kind of Big time kind of guy which I kinda am, but I never felt so welcomed and taken care of. I love this place, you will not be let down!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was nice to find a restaurant with a parking lot. We had made reservations and were seated promptly. Complementary bread and pickled vegetables were brought out. They had arancini as a special that day which we ordered. Also ordered the oysters for an appetizer. Tried the bucatini, Vitello paradiso, saltimbocca and costolette di miale Calabrese. The portions are absolutely humongous and can easily feed two. The flavors were amazing and made me want to come back. The staff was great. Not having to deal with street parking was a bonus.
In the party room that held 56 people. As soon as we yeld " surprise" they brought out the food as soon as the guest of honor was seated. We were at a table of 10 and they brought out 2 trays of salad, 2 trays of calamari, 2 trays of antipasto which consisted of roasted peppers, sliced tomato's, sliced mozzarella, prosciutto and dried sausage. 2 baskets of Italian bread. Then they brought out 2 platters of meatballs, 2 platters of penne vodka and 2 of sausage with broccoli rabe. They kept filling our wine, soda and water glasses continually. The food which was delicious and extremely abundant was platted and boxed up. The wait staff insisted we take food home at the request of the party givers. The food was great as was the continued service and we got to take home food. Home run all the way. We got there at 3 and were done by 6. Sal E. New Rochelle
Massive portions and great service, worth a trip for authentic Italian food. The cheese wheel will not disappoint.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Old Skool Italiano! The John Dory is possibly my favorite fish dish of all time! This place is the real deal, so wear your pinky ring and mangia! Eat! It's great!
Always a great vibe, food and service and WOW the portions. A must for local dining. My family and friends look forward to an Adriana's experience.
Amongst a sea of quality New Haven Italian restaurants, Adriana's still manages to stand out with their massive portion sizes. The prices on the menu may initially raise some eyebrows, but when the food arrives on giant platters spilling over the edges of your table, it starts to make a little more sense. The dishes we have tried so far have all been tasty and have a pleasantly light flavor profile. For example, I was expecting the Papardelle Al'Astico (lobster pappardelle) to be heavy, but the cream sauce was well-balanced and the addition of artichoke hearts rounded out the dish nicely. With a free parking lot, huge portions, and solid dessert and coffee, Adriana's is a well-rounded Italian option in the area. Great for a date night or family dinner!
I recently attended a holiday party at Adriana's Italian restaurant in New Haven, and it was an outstanding experience! The private room was perfect for our gathering, creating a cozy and intimate atmosphere. The portions were incredibly generous, and the food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented. The combination of a welcoming ambiance and flavorful dishes made it a memorable evening. Definitely a five-star recommendation for anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience! Service was amazing.
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Excellent Italian restaurant in CT! There are a ton of specials to choose from, including burrata. The portions are massive so definitely be ready to share or have leftovers. For the price it's great, and drinks aren't that expensive either. Service is quick and friendly. Parking is plenty and free.Vegetarian options: PastasParking: Free lot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Burrata
Had an awesome meal for Christmas Eve! Great service considering it was packed! Lots of laughs. Very friendly atmosphere. You out did yourself , Frederico and staff. Thank you!
Our family goes here every year for Easter and/or Xmas. It is definitely on the pricey side but for the portions, quality of food and service you get, it is hardly something to complain about. Been coming here for years and never had a bad experience. The venue can get a bit tight and loud on holidays but when you have every Italian in the new haven area in one place that is not a surprise haha.Would give 10 stars if I could.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been here several times. Outstanding food & service as usual. However, the mgmt. of the place leaves something to be desired. We were offered a choice of 4pm or 8:30 reservation on a busy late December week (I get it), so we took 4pm. We finished around 5:45 and the place was still largely empty. Found this quite annoying. Also the reservations woman was on the phone and understandably couldn't help us when we arrived - but FIVE other people standing at the entrance just stood there and did nothing to seat us. Just unprofessional. Next time I'll get takeout.
Nothing better than this staple which is a hidden gem. Been here forever and will last forever I hope. The food is ridiculous as are the portions. The service is impeccable. None better in my opinion.