L'Orcio,

806 State Street, New Haven, CT 06511

"We loved this place and just had dessert and coffee. After having a not so good experience down the street. We stopped in to see if we could try a different restaurant. Boy did we choose the wrong place earlier. The food coming from the kitchen looked and smelled amazing. How ever the two desserts we had were just as divine. I had the Charlotte and my wife had the lemon ricotta cheesecake. We are already planning a return to this establishment for a full meal. And this restaurants prices are much better than the place down the street. And the quality of preparation is far superior here. To the chef and kitchen staff a big thank you. We'll see you soon."

"My wife and I recently stopped in L’Orcio for a date night. The gnocchi at this place is insane! Like, seriously incredible. Everything homemade makes all the difference—you can taste the love in every bite. The place has this cozy feel, and the service is spot on. It’s the kind of place you just want to keep coming back to. This turned out to be easily our favorite Italian in New Haven."

"The environment, service, and drinks were amazing. However, the food was bland and overpriced. It was nothing special which was really disappointing given the overall high rating the restaurant has on google. I would recommend saving your money by going to Olive Garden, or making your own simple Italian dish at home."

"During my visit to L'Orcio, I was expecting modern Italian cuisine, but was met with typical traditional Italian dishes. The presentation of the main course seemed somewhat uninspired, lacking creativity, but where it lacked in visual appeal, it excelled in taste. The self-made pasta was exceptional, complemented by excellent choices of cheese, fresh herbs, and garden-crisp vegetables, all with a concentrated focus on flavoring. Portions were just right, neither overpowering nor too big. The beautiful backyard oasis, with its urban Mediterranean setting, complete with charming planting and a pergola, added to the ambiance. Unfortunately, my enjoyment was marred by mosquitoes enjoying their human feast, leaving distracting marks on me. Next time, I'll remember to wear long pants and apply bug spray beforehand, but the culinary experience was satisfying nonetheless."

"Absolutely delicious, we went for a date night and this was a hidden gem in New Haven! We had the grilled octopus appetizer, gnocchi alla vodka, tiramisu, and creme brulee. We added the fresh ricotta to the gnocchi, it was perfect! I would highly recommend L'Orcio"