Excellent food excellent service authentic Italian
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael McCullagh
Great food and great people! We go here often and the food is consistently good.
James Mason
Embarrassed to admit that I have lived within a few miles of this restaurant for over 35 years and it took until just recently to see what I was missing for the 25 years or so that it has been open. The atmosphere is great, the food was fantastic, and I will most certainly be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle McCallion
Wait staff very rude. Would not go back.
Linda Biagioni
The food is wonderful, prices very reasonable, and they are willing to customize to what you want. The owner and staff are very warm and friendly, the wine list is very good, and the atmosphere both inside and out is as close to a village restaurant in Italy as you can get in the US. This is one of our top 5 go to restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Harmz Lewis
Yall catered my friend Lilys Baby shower. This was Literally the best Italian food I’ve had in my LIFE (even after vacationing in Italy a couple of times). I can’t stop talking about it. I live in NJ but we’re def stopping during the next visit to Connecticut
Food: 5
Jake McCasland
I am in town on business and this was the first restaurant that was recommended to me. Truly an amazing experience from start to finish.
As a solo traveler, I sat at the bar and was greeted by two regulars who were very friendly and welcoming. That would be the theme of the evening from both the other regulars as well as the folks who work at/own the restaurant. This seemed to be a locals spot where everyone knows everyone, and I was welcomed into that circle as a visitor with open arms. (One of the owners, all brothers I believe, was friendly, professional, and great to converse with as I dined alone.)
I ordered the scallops and they were cooked perfectly and were not tough to eat. Healthy portion as well and certainly worth the menu price. As I write this I am thinking about going back tonight for dinner. I also ordered a pizza to-go and really enjoyed it back at my hotel. (Plain cheese, but they have a list of specialty pies.)
If you're not in the mood to sit and dine, they do plenty of pizza carryout with a dedicated space for people to come in and carry out without disrupting.
5 stars for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathon Cruz
Deliciousness just walking in the door Great people Great service Amazing food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cathy Pettinella
From the moment we walked into Casanova in New Haven, we knew we were in for something special — and it absolutely exceeded every expectation. As a family, we love good food, and what we experienced here was nothing short of exceptional. We had the privilege of trying a wide variety of appetizers and entrées, each one crafted with a clear passion for Italian cuisine and an impeccable attention to detail. Every dish was rich with flavor and beautifully presented. Beyond the food, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with a refined charm that made us feel both comfortable and cared for. The staff was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, adding a personal touch that elevated the entire experience. As someone who knows the chef personally, I can say with confidence that his heart and soul are poured into every plate — and it shows. His dedication to excellence and love for what he does are reflected in every bite. Whether you're looking for a romantic night out, a special celebration, or simply an outstanding meal, Casanova is a must-visit. We’ll absolutely be back — and bringing friends next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark Montalbano
My wife had stopped here on a business trip a couple of weeks ago and had such a pleasant experience that when I joined her on her latest business venture, we stopped here again. She told me how delicious everything was, but I had to see for myself. Well, the place did not disappoint. Very clean, neat and just the right amount of ambiance. Not overly ornate, but just fancy enough to make it feel special. Our waiter was fantastic. Attentive, down to earth and made you feel right at home. Now, to the important part, the food. I got the steak casa nova, which was extremely reasonably priced. ( note: recently I had a very expensive steak at a restaurant I reviewed and it wasn't half as good as this one!) Cooked to perfection. I ordered it medium rare and that's what I was served. And the flavor? Delicious. It has a burgundy wine sauce with roasted red peppers and mushrooms and it all meshed together perfectly. Can't say enough good things about this place. Not sure if it's a hidden gem here in Stratford or not, but either way, it's definitely worth checking out.
Good place that has stood the test of time. Real brick oven pizza tastes good every time. A nice family restaurant with a good atmosphere that's not too loud like so many newer places. Update: Stopped in for lunch with my mom. Fabulous as usual!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
denine hatton blackwell
It was a very good Italian restaurant and a team. There was excellent at A + My little cousin graduate to be a RN. Nice celebration 🎉
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Stephen Quinn
The last two times I was with friends for lunch. We ordered a few grinders among us I looked clearly at the menu price. When the waitress gave the invoice she raised and added two dollars to the grinder price.
Shelton zoning officials reach agreement with developers on smaller Mohawk Drive apartment plan
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Tim Fischer
Went here on a Friday night and it was bustling! Got a table for 2 within 10 minutes! My wife had the lobster ravioli with vodka sauce and I had the eggplant parmigiana dinner. The vodka sauce on the lobster ravioli was outstanding! All homemade! Great service and delicious food! First time here and certainly not the last!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John Clark
Unexpected excellence. Our new place to go as much as possible.
Excellent food excellent service authentic Italian
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great food and great people! We go here often and the food is consistently good.
Embarrassed to admit that I have lived within a few miles of this restaurant for over 35 years and it took until just recently to see what I was missing for the 25 years or so that it has been open. The atmosphere is great, the food was fantastic, and I will most certainly be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wait staff very rude. Would not go back.
The food is wonderful, prices very reasonable, and they are willing to customize to what you want. The owner and staff are very warm and friendly, the wine list is very good, and the atmosphere both inside and out is as close to a village restaurant in Italy as you can get in the US. This is one of our top 5 go to restaurants.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Yall catered my friend Lilys Baby shower. This was Literally the best Italian food I’ve had in my LIFE (even after vacationing in Italy a couple of times). I can’t stop talking about it. I live in NJ but we’re def stopping during the next visit to Connecticut
Food: 5
I am in town on business and this was the first restaurant that was recommended to me. Truly an amazing experience from start to finish.
As a solo traveler, I sat at the bar and was greeted by two regulars who were very friendly and welcoming. That would be the theme of the evening from both the other regulars as well as the folks who work at/own the restaurant. This seemed to be a locals spot where everyone knows everyone, and I was welcomed into that circle as a visitor with open arms. (One of the owners, all brothers I believe, was friendly, professional, and great to converse with as I dined alone.)
I ordered the scallops and they were cooked perfectly and were not tough to eat. Healthy portion as well and certainly worth the menu price. As I write this I am thinking about going back tonight for dinner. I also ordered a pizza to-go and really enjoyed it back at my hotel. (Plain cheese, but they have a list of specialty pies.)
If you're not in the mood to sit and dine, they do plenty of pizza carryout with a dedicated space for people to come in and carry out without disrupting.
5 stars for sure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Deliciousness just walking in the door
Great people
Great service
Amazing food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
From the moment we walked into Casanova in New Haven, we knew we were in for something special — and it absolutely exceeded every expectation. As a family, we love good food, and what we experienced here was nothing short of exceptional.
We had the privilege of trying a wide variety of appetizers and entrées, each one crafted with a clear passion for Italian cuisine and an impeccable attention to detail. Every dish was rich with flavor and beautifully presented.
Beyond the food, the atmosphere was warm and welcoming, with a refined charm that made us feel both comfortable and cared for. The staff was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, adding a personal touch that elevated the entire experience.
As someone who knows the chef personally, I can say with confidence that his heart and soul are poured into every plate — and it shows. His dedication to excellence and love for what he does are reflected in every bite.
Whether you're looking for a romantic night out, a special celebration, or simply an outstanding meal, Casanova is a must-visit. We’ll absolutely be back — and bringing friends next time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My wife had stopped here on a business trip a couple of weeks ago and had such a pleasant experience that when I joined her on her latest business venture, we stopped here again. She told me how delicious everything was, but I had to see for myself. Well, the place did not disappoint. Very clean, neat and just the right amount of ambiance. Not overly ornate, but just fancy enough to make it feel special. Our waiter was fantastic. Attentive, down to earth and made you feel right at home. Now, to the important part, the food. I got the steak casa nova, which was extremely reasonably priced. ( note: recently I had a very expensive steak at a restaurant I reviewed and it wasn't half as good as this one!) Cooked to perfection. I ordered it medium rare and that's what I was served. And the flavor? Delicious. It has a burgundy wine sauce with roasted red peppers and mushrooms and it all meshed together perfectly. Can't say enough good things about this place. Not sure if it's a hidden gem here in Stratford or not, but either way, it's definitely worth checking out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Good place that has stood the test of time. Real brick oven pizza tastes good every time. A nice family restaurant with a good atmosphere that's not too loud like so many newer places. Update: Stopped in for lunch with my mom. Fabulous as usual!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was a very good Italian restaurant and a team. There was excellent at A + My little cousin graduate to be a RN. Nice celebration 🎉
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
The last two times I was with friends for lunch. We ordered a few grinders among us I looked clearly at the menu price. When the waitress gave the invoice she raised and added two dollars to the grinder price.
Shelton zoning officials reach agreement with developers on smaller Mohawk Drive apartment plan
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Went here on a Friday night and it was bustling! Got a table for 2 within 10 minutes! My wife had the lobster ravioli with vodka sauce and I had the eggplant parmigiana dinner. The vodka sauce on the lobster ravioli was outstanding! All homemade! Great service and delicious food! First time here and certainly not the last!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unexpected excellence. Our new place to go as much as possible.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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