Atelier Florian

The atmosphere in this place did not disappoint! We were able to park right in front the restaurant. The ambiance in this place is amazing! The food!! The drinks!! Was absolutely AMAZING!! if you’re looking for a nice, lowkey, laidback, yet classy dining experience look no further! On then night we visited we did not need a reservation but I would suggest to call ahead of time to Make sure! 💖 oh and the drinks did not disappoint neither. The peach sangria is amazing and my sister’s swear by the bourbon mule

In a dining landscape where "happy hour" often means sad nachos and watered-down cocktails, Atelier Florian's daily oyster pricing feels almost subversive. Two-dollar Blue Points during social hour, dropping to a dollar after 9:30 PM? In 2025? It sounds too good to be true—the kind of deal that usually comes with painful compromises. It doesn't. These are legitimate Connecticut Blue Points, properly shucked and iced, served on that circular raw bar platter that photographs so well but, more importantly, keeps everything properly chilled. The presentation hits all the right notes: classic mignonette, herbaceous green sauce, cocktail sauce, lemon wedges, and those tiny Tabasco bottles that somehow make everything feel more authentic. The oysters themselves deliver the clean, briny punch that defines a proper Blue Point. Yes, you'll occasionally encounter shell fragments—the inevitable casualties of hand-shucking at volume—but that's authenticity talking, not carelessness. These taste like Long Island Sound, not like refrigerated uniformity. At twenty-four dollars for a dozen during social hour, or twelve after 9:30, the mathematics border on absurd. This isn't loss-leader pricing; it's owner Omer Ipek's commitment to making quality accessible. The Belgian transplant has created something rare: a restaurant that bridges New Haven's town-gown divide through genuinely democratic pricing. The setting helps. Atelier Florian's Belgian bistro aesthetic—white walls, burgundy banquettes, outdoor Chapel Street seating—creates the kind of casual elegance that makes slurping shellfish feel civilized rather than barbaric. The late-night pricing creates an interesting dynamic: early diners get reasonable deals, night owls get genuine steals. Context matters here. Chef Brook Stocklin's personal history with oyster-related illness has transformed his approach to shellfish safety. His 2007 Vibrio vulnificus hospitalization wasn't just a medical scare—it was a conversion experience that shows in every properly handled shell. The broader menu rewards those who stay beyond oyster service. The steak frites deliver proper Belgian technique—double-fried potatoes with fluffy interiors and crispy exteriors, quality beef with competent char. It's the logical progression from sea to land, maintaining the restaurant's commitment to technique over flash. What strikes most is the lack of cynicism. In an era when restaurant deals often feel like bait-and-switch operations, Atelier Florian's oyster program feels genuinely generous. The quality doesn't suffer across price points, the service doesn't rush you, and the experience doesn't feel manufactured for social media. This matters beyond New Haven. In a dining economy increasingly divided between fast-casual mediocrity and prohibitively expensive "experiences," places like Atelier Florian remind us that good food doesn't require mortgage-worthy price tags. Sometimes the best deal is simply honest value, served at honest hours. Come early for reasonable, come late for remarkable, but come hungry either way.

My family and I were traveling from Philadelphia to Maine for our annual ski trip and found this gem in the heart of the Yale Campus in New Haven. Since it was Christmas break, it was absolutely dead since all the college kids were back home for the holidays. This place is a French Bistro style restaurant with high quality ingredients and a small, well executed menu. A little pricey for a lunch spot but all the food was really good. Our waiter K was attentive and extremely kind. He was playful with my kids and gave them a piece of candy after they ate their lunch. The clam chowder was absolutely delicious, fried calamari was Ok. I would recommend the arancini, and the Croque monsieur. Only reason for not 5 stars, I think for the price, the food should’ve been more elevated than what we got. The decor and atmosphere what excellent however!

Went for Sunday brunch when a friend was in town. She said her apple tart waffles were the best breakfast she'd had in a while! My egg sandwich was tasty (but a little difficult to eat AS a sandwich - not great structural integrity 😂)

My visit was fantastic! The service was quick and the staff were abnormally kind. My client loved it as well. Very impressive! Five stars for Florian. I loved it so much, I forgot to photograph my meal!!! The arancini was so crisp. Ciao for now! ❤️❤️❤️

The oysters were sizeable and fresh, offered with a couple of tiny tabasco bottles and lemon. The calamari was delicate and crispy, not too chewy. The duck drumettes were a little too saucy for my taste, but overall, they had good flavor and were cooked well, paired with a refreshing mango salad. Our server was a bit offputting, though. Overly nonchalant, smacking his lips when bringing our food... wasn't into it. I'd come back for the $2 oysters, but hopefully, to a different server.

The restaurant is modern and classy; however, the food was a hit or miss. The arancini, seared salmon, and steak were very good. The mussels and ink squid black linguine with seafood were not good. Seemed like they used the same sauce broth for both. And the wait time was also too long.

My husband and I were in New Haven for a concert at College Street Music Hall and came across this beautiful, bright, welcoming spot. The social hour (much cooler way of saying happy hour) sign outside caught our eye, and we were pleased to see it was offered on the weekends. (Menu states the social hour is Tues-Sat 3-6 Pm, Sun all day!) The general manager Steph took great care of us at the bar. We tried the house red (a merlot; not usually our preferred red but she gave us a taste and it was pretty decent), a local beer, two glasses of house rose (a delicious French rose) and a dozen Blue Point oysters (2$ a piece on the social hour). It was a lovely place to spend a couple of hours! Very chill and relaxing vibe. The bar seating is comfortable and spacious, the restaurant is brightly lit, they played great music; for those that prefer outdoor seating there was a nice set-up out there as well. We plan to come back whenever we're in town next!

I hosted a small party at Atelier Florian recently. The ambiance is that of a small bistro and bar. Most tables were full and I was happy I had thought to reserve ahead. The menu tends toward Belgian seafood. There was an entire section dedicated to mussels served on a variety of broths. We started with a few appetizers: arancini, vegetarian risotto balls, breaded and fried; crispy Brussels sprouts and a few raw oysters (tonight there were Wellfleet and Blue Point). All were well received. Entrees varied. I tried the Mussels Provenciale. It was served in a stainless pot, well seasoned and ample in serving. Others in my party tried the salmon, served over a squash risotto and another tried the squid ink pasta. Everyone's meal was delicious. Service was prompt, efficient without being intrusive. We enjoyed our time there.

My family and I were traveling from Philadelphia to Maine for our annual ski trip and found this gem in the heart of the Yale Campus in New Haven. Since it was Christmas break, it was absolutely dead since all the college kids were back home for the holidays. This place is a French Bistro style restaurant with high quality ingredients and a small, well executed menu. A little pricey for a lunch spot but all the food was really good. Our waiter K was attentive and extremely kind. He was playful with my kids and gave them a piece of candy after they ate their lunch. The clam chowder was absolutely delicious, fried calamari was Ok. I would recommend the arancini, and the Croque monsieur. Only reason for not 5 stars, I think for the price, the food should've been more elevated than what we got. The decor and atmosphere what excellent however!

We threw a birthday party that Florian hosted. The restaurant and 2nd floor event space is designed beautifully. Everything from the appetizers, salad, entrees and desert tasted incredible, came out hot and was presented really well. The management and staff handled the event seamlessly. From the beginning of the planning, to setting up the space to our specifications, to the staffs friendly and warm attentiveness. Great dialed in team all around.

My date and I were in downtown New Haven on a Friday night and decided to stop at Florian for a drink and small bite to eat. It was cute inside, but since it was a nice night, we decided to sit outside on their little patio. I ordered a lavender martini which was very tasty and my date ordered a maple bourbon old fashioned which also was very good. We ordered the crab cake and the mariniere moules frites (mussels, Belgium fries in a garlicky broth). The crab cake was decent, but the mussels and the Belgium fries with the lemon aioli were plentiful and delicious. We were served by Kevin who made us feel very welcomed and had lots of enthusiasm. We also were served by Trinity who was amazing, answered all of our questions and she is the reason why we will definitely be returning! It was a great first experience and would definitely recommend checking out!

The service was nice. The food was good. We had a taste for oyster so we decided to check this place out. We went on a Friday afternoon and it wasn't busy. The server asked us if we wanted sparking or regular water for the table. We ordered oysters, a pepper appetizer and some fries. The ambiance was nice they had soft music playing in the back ground. And it was nice inside

The restaurant is beautiful and cozy. The staff is very attentive and helpful. We ordered some appetizers: tuna tartare, grilled shishito peppers, ceviche, and arincini balls. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. The strawberry Sunrise cocktail I got was delectable Fresh strawberry puree with high end tequila and expertly mixed with the perfect proportions made this one of the best cocktails I've had in a long time! Will definitely be back for more!

We had a wonderful evening! Kevin our server was so gracious about letting us know we still had time to order from the happy hour menu and even took photos for us. Both still and sparkling water are on the house (and they told us upfront) which we appreciated. Onto the food! From happy hour menu we chose crispy lemony brussel sprouts which had the perfect crisp and char. Very very nice. Also got oysters - we enjoyed both types offered on the menu. Very fresh! Entrees - amazing squid ink seafood pasta with mussels, scallops, shrimp and squid cooked wonderfully. Nothing chewy. Everything tasted fresh and the pasta sauce was such a treat. Also ordered the potato gnocchi which they make in house and is soft and melts in your mouth. They had pomodoro sauce and burrata on it - I am a gnocchi fan and enjoyed this very much as well. The restaurant itself is cute and clean. Great place to have a conversation over delicious dinner. Thanks Atelier for a great night!

I would give our experience here 10 stars if I could. Absolutely stellar service and every menu item we ordered was fantastic. And the dining room is very chic. We loved the chowder, mussels, and the pan friend chicken.

I've been here twice and the food remains consistently great. The inside is beautifully decorated and makes you feel like you've stepped into a cafe in Europe! I always go for something that has seafood, even in pasta. The most recent dish I got - bear with me - was a salmon Caesar salad. It was SO good, perfectly cooked, seasoned well, and a great portion. Looking forward to coming back.

I had an amazing dining experience! The combination of outstanding food, a well-crafted cocktail, exceptional service, and a cozy ambiance made a memorable outing.

Service was good, direct without being pushy, brasserie style. We just disliked that the waiter never hesitated to interrupt our conversation. Food was OK, fish and chips offered a delicious, well cooked fish while the French fries were very disappointing. Maybe it was the quality of the potatoes, or the chef's interpretation of how to cook fries the Belgian way, just not my thing. The mussels were surprisingly big, less refined than the smaller ones. Nice decor, we may just have chosen the wrong day to fully appreciate the experience.

Atelier Florian will always have a special place in my heart so perhaps this review is slightly biased. I first came here in 2016 and had a really great time. I went back in 2017 and 2018 but that was the last time, until today for brunch. My friend made a 12pm reservation but we got there at about 12:11pm and we were seated with no issues. The host grabbed us some still water and our waitress came over. She was very polite and patient as we sifted through the menu. I grabbed the Avocado Benedict and a peach mimosa. They have several flavors for the mimosa, you just have to ask for it. Our food came out within 12 minutes but they actually gave me the wrong order. The server immediately noticed and rectified it. The flavor was quite bland to be honest but the impeccable service made up for it.

This is a hidden !! Not sure how there are any negative reviews. We enjoyed all of our dishes. The clam chowder was a little "thin" but everything else was amazing.

We visited last night after having a not so good experience somewhere else. Immediately after entering we were greeted by a very friendly woman . We were giving options on where we would like to be seated. Our server was Justin would said it was his third day but I would never have been able to tell. He was beyond great. I had the NY strip and mash with fries. The food came out pretty fast. Justin was very attentive and we also were helped by John who's a great dancer lol . Thank you guys so much for making my night better . Muah keep up the great work.

My cousin found this lovely location when searching for a brunch spot in New Haven. It was so cute inside, and the staff was so friendly and patient, especially to my two-year-old son. We started with lobster muscles which were very yummy. I wish we'd been given a spoon to eat the broth, but we took it home to enjoy later! The eggs and cheese were perfect for my son, as was the fruit bowl since it was his two favorites: strawberries and blueberries. Our meals were delicious. I had the smoked salmon benedict and was very happy with my meal. The eggs were cooked perfectly! We had a great time with great food; will definitely come again!

Blue Point OystersFlorian offers an amazing social hour provided by an extremely attentive, personable bartender. My coworker and I stopped visiting for Florian never had a consistent, educated mixologist with an awesome personality. We are bar flys. However, the bartender, Ariel, is great! Even my 70 year old parents enjoy her company, and they are extremely high maintenance, picky customers to say the least! Thank you for hiring an employee who sincerely loves their job! She was very knowledgeable on the menu- explained the difference between the local oysters and the ones of the day. Also, made great recommendations that were perfect based on our palates. To our surprise, when presenting the dessert menu, she made a point of mentioning that the cheesecake was made the day before, which again was an extremely great recommendation. The lovely Chef prepared a beautiful dessert spread for us. Thank you for a wonderful evening! It's beautiful to visit a restaurant where all employees seem to love their place of employment! Cheers to the owner for running such an employee friendly restaurant!

Cute place but that's where it ends. Service was abysmal and food wasn't far behind. I ordered the smoked salmon omelette ($20). I asked for egg whites and to please make them well done. The other people in my party ordered garden omelettes also well done. Their omelettes arrived and looked ok. Mine arrived and was the barely the size of the palm of my hand was barely cooked. The waitress never came back to check on us. We asked to have our coffee refilled and the guy came back and filled one out the four coffees at our table. When we asked him to come refill all of them, the response was "Well they didn't look empty." (Mine was empty) No additional milk was offered when we did finally get refills. The restaurant was not crowded when we were there but the staff was so lackluster, I felt like they all needed a nap. Needless to say we won't be returning.

I ordered the one pound mussels in the red broth. The mussels were fresh and plump (save for one that wasn't fully open and a bit sandy) and the broth was beautifully rich and tangy. The fries were crispy and generous in portion. For $18, definitely a good lunch deal! I'm looking forward to trying the other options.

I used to come here all the time when I lived in New Haven, and I returned after 6 years and still loved it! The inside is beautiful and reminds me of places in Europe. Kevin was our server and he was friendly and attentive. My favorites to start with are the Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Blistered Shishito Peppers. We always get some Moules Frites, either the Red Curry or Mariniére. This time we got squid ink pasta with seafood which was amazing! We also tried the lobster roll and the one of the fish dishes (I can't remember which), but they were both great. They were out of the ceviche, but we have tried it in the past and loved it. We also had some people with dietary restrictions and they were accommodating with substitutions.

Went for happy hour and added a few other plates .... Salmon tacos, ceviche,mussels and dessert all great as well as drink... place has a nice vibe (minus the screaming infant) Service was pretty good as well ... not sure what took us so long

Good seafood, excellent menu, attentive service, great manager. You have to try this place, it is underrated.

Great fries, great Brussel sprouts, great service. Very salty fish in the fish and chips- downgrade. Beef ramen was short on flavor. Needed hot sauce. No salt and pepper on table. Expected more from the food.

Stopped for a mid afternoon lunch with family on the Tuesday after Xmas. Wasn't busy as it's next to Yale an it's the Xmas break. Really enjoyed all our food, the oysters, Lobster Bisque and Lobster Roll!! Really enjoyed our Host " Heavenly " Kevin!! If I lived closer, would be a regular for the great food an " Kevin's " energy, very much enjoyed him. Would be great to get some more of Kevin, oh an the food!

We had some time to kill before a dinner reservation and we decided to check out their social hour. Our servers name was Kevin and he was amazing. Super attentive, super personable and was extremely knowledgeable about the menu. Since it was happy hour, we ordered the two dollar oysters and had a couple drinks. We also ordered the fries with the special sauce. the sauce was He made our visit extra ordinary and we would definitely come back again!!!

Unfortunately, the restaurant had a very strong fish smell immediately. The campfire drink tasted like watered down straight alcohol without the descriptive flavors on the menu. The shishito peppers were delicious with a twist -- lime to spritz over the top. My ahi tuna was plated beautifully but the taste of the of the grill marks overpowered the tuna or the sauces. The crème brûlée was a nice way to end the generally unsatisfactory meal.

Went in for dinner. Food was excellent and staff was beyond lovely. Had ceviche and the best chocolate mousse

I definitely recommend having a meal here. We were a large party of adults getting away from kids. We ordered mussels (the more basic one with white wine) and calamari to start. Both were very good. The frites did not arrive with the mussels, so the server brought a couple of bowls to make up for it. The frites were a very nice side dish, but missed with the mussels. Dinner was steak for me and my wife got a crab cake (app) and beet salad. The steak was cooked to the right temp. It was tasty and tender. My said the crab cake and the beet salad were very good. All of the drinks were good. A couple of drink orders had to be changed because the bar ran out of something, but our server quickly offered an alternative drink or receipe. Service was friendly and prompt. The timing between the apps and the dinner was well timed. I thought our server was overwhelmed, as he had tables outside and upstairs. It seemed that overall, the restaurant could use a few more hands. Wife and I plan to take advantage of the happy hour one day. I do wish they had some specials as I can see getting tired of the standard menu items.

Oh dear, this wonderful place has not recovered yet. Concerns started before arrival when we tried to confirm an NA beer option and was informed that there were none. After pressing the issue we were offed the option of bringing a bottle of NA beer and being charged a $10 'corking fee'. When this was appealed to the manager the fee was reduced to $5 which was still a bit hard to understand. We ordered the 'oysters of the day' which the server described as larger and sweeter than their regular offering but found them to be fishy, small and better listed as 'oysters worse than our usual'. The Shishito Peppers also suffered a not-fresh feeling. We are used to blistered ones with a bit of the pepper flavor remaining in the meat inside but these were over sautéd, oily and limp without the charring. Mussels were fine, bread wasn't offered and the frites that came with were limp and soggy. The Seared Tuna was perfect. It was a fairly thin piece so asking for it rare was essential. The black ink pasta with seafood and the salmon also seemed fine though did not elicit any comments from our guests. However, we noticed after the fact the our guest's second beer was not the one ordered but this was noticed too late to correct. Throughout the evening we liked the wait staff but feared she was stretched way too thin as she struggled to serve us. We also felt bad for the table next to us that had to ask for their salad order after their entrees were served. An odd ending to the meal was noticing that the chocolate desert on the restraunt week menu was not offered to us since we didn't do the three course meal and the standard desert menu lacked anything chocolate. We won't be back until we see some fresh and raving reviews...

Our food left much to be desired. Lacked flavor and was lukewarm. Service was decent. It's been more and more disappointing each time I've come

Our family celebrated my nephew's Yale graduation at Atelier Florian with a remarkable dining experience. Our server, Ariel F., offered expert recommendations for drinks and wine that paired flawlessly with our meal. We savored every bite of the delicious oysters and crab cake. Ariel tailored her service to meet my parents' needs, ensuring everyone enjoyed their meal. We entrusted Ariel with choosing the perfect desserts, resulting in a delightful chocolate mousse and flan. The evening was truly unforgettable.

I was really excited to try this place, unfortunately it didn't meet my expectations. I will start by saying that the service was great, and the drinks were tasty! My partner got the short ribs which were fine. I got muscles and they were sandy, chewy, and way fishier that muscles should be. I really wish I said something in hindsight, but I felt bad because our waiter was so nice. The broth was tasty but there was very little served in the bowl. I also wish they provided you with bread for dipping, like most places that serve muscles. The muscles also come with fries, which were fine but kind of limp. I ate them because I couldn't stomach the muscles after a while. The lemon aioli that came with the fries was tasty. We did get the crème brûlée for dessert which was very good, and made up for the rest of the meal. I am hoping it was just an off night. I'd try brunch maybe, but I don't think I'll be back for dinner, and definitely won't get muscles here again.

My wife and I have gone to the Atelier Florian for brunch every Sunday for over a year and have found it to be the best way to start the week...for many reasons. To begin with, Sunday means free parking in downtown New Haven, so parking is generally available within a short walking distance. The restaurant's design is tasteful, attractive, and efficient. There is a wide variety of booths and tables to accommodate groups of almost any size (a separate dining room upstairs is available for private parties). We prefer to sit at the end of the bar, where we can observe the interesting vignettes that compose the intricacies of a rich dining experience. We have also enjoyed talking with many people at the bar, which has added to the pleasure of our experience. The background music - always low and tending toward "cool" jazz - adds an invisible but visceral, soothing mood to the ambiance. The Sunday Brunch menu is as varied and enticing as any we have seen. Classic pancake, waffle, and omlette offerings are interspersed with selections of seafood (PEI muscles in a variety of broths, salmon, Belgian beer-battered fish & chips, shrimp mouclade), beef sliders & frites, numerous salads, and a variety of sides. The coffee, brought in and prepared by an outside vendor each day, is incomparable. The drink choices are extensive, evidenced by the beautifully lit wall of bottled alcohol and wines composing the backbar. Their Bloody Mary is our "go to" Sunday morning brunch drink of choice and we don't hesitate to admit that they are the best bloody Marys we've ever tasted. Anywhere. The entire staff - from the maitre'd to the waitstaff to the bartender to the busboys - is skilled, friendly, efficient, and eager to meet the wishes of their customers. Throughout our year-long association/friendship/love affair with Atelier Florian, we have come to know some of the staff personally; individuals with extremely diverse and interesting life stories: musician, artist, writer, student/real estate broker-in-the-making. Their friendliness and willingness to share themselves with their clientele speaks to them both as individuals and as members of a small community dedicated to helping others enjoy a pleasant dining experience. In short, having Sunday Brunch at Atelier Florian is arguably one of the best parts of our week and we look forward to it every Sunday morning. There is, unfortunately, one thing that has recently produced a potential negative aspect to the overall Atelier Florian experience. Until very recently, Chef Jean-Marc Cabirol was the man behind the stove who oversaw every aspect of the restaurant's beautiful dishes. Plates was prepared with deliberate care and pride. Unfortunately, the present chef seems to have neither the experience nor the desire to perpetuate his predecessor's acumen, and it shows. We have observed Items that are sometimes undercooked, less-than-expected in portion, or which, when served, have little in common with their description on the menu. Patrons are disappointed and waitstaff are embarrassed. We miss Chef Cabirol and we hope that this shortcoming can be addressed promptly so that the Atelier's reputation for excellence will continue to bring back faithfull patrons - like ourselves - for months, if not years, to come.

Not sure why I was down on this place when they first opened- maybe they were a little ahead of the time on raising prices. They've really upped their game since and the food here is just excellent, so I'm not surprised to see it's doing well lately. Not flashy, but everything is just really well done and the prices are comparable to any other place now. I'd also give this place 5 stars for service, ambiance, and location right in the heart of one of the best city blocks in New England.

The food here is delicious! The soba noodles were so delicious and a great pairing to the tuna. The fries here are also excellent. The vibe in here is very nice - there are smaller tables for dates and some larger tables for maybe parties of up to 6. They also have some limited outdoor seating that is under a roof and nicely decorated. They also have some bar seating. Their bar area is very nicely decorated. The service here is also excellent! Would definitely recommend for a date night or a nice meal out

awesome food. great service. music and decor was nice. Our sever Kevin was hilarious and very accommodating. great chicken and ravioli.

Great food and drinks. The wait staff was always checking to make sure we were doing okay. Very fun place.

Food was very fresh and hot. Staff was very friendly and helpful when it came to suggestions. Decor was beautiful. 10/10 recommend

I absolutely do not recommend Atelier Florian specifically because of my HORRIFIC experience at private events here. I have been to 2 separate privately-rented events in the upstairs area and during both events there have been repeated issues with "regulars" who come upstairs and crash. The first party I was at, 3 random dudes came upstairs and were harassing (enormously younger) women in attendance. The last event I went to, a "regular" came upstairs and physically assaulted someone, and the restaurant manager Stephany did nothing, in fact accompanying him when he came upstairs AGAIN to crash the event. It says a lot that both times I have been at this space it's been a shit show. I don't get why anyone would want to fork out money for a "private" event when the management just lets whoever come up and crash/cause issues. truly ridiculous, and I know I myself will not be giving this place another chance

This was across the street from our hotel so we came for a drink. They have a long bar in the front where we sat. It has a decent ambiance but I wouldn't consider it a romantic wine bar. The menu has hand crafted cocktails, a solid beer selection, and a few different wines. They also had some high end liquors too if you were looking for the good stuff. We stuck with red wine and enjoyed the two we had. We had the malbec and the temperillo which are some of my favorites. We didn't try the food but it looked good coming out of the kitchen. It seems like a mix between italian and french. The bartender was very nice and let us have a drink even though it was 45 minutes before closing time. They give 20% off the bill for doctors/nurses/first responders. I appreciate that since those people have been through a lot in 2020 and deserve it!

Really slow inattentive service (even with a half empty restaurant) and subpar food. The salmon was underwhelming and the kale strawberry salad was way too sweet. The calamari was rubbery not crispy and the Belgian frites were disappointingly soggy (forgotten about and brought out after the entrees even though they were ordered with the appetizers). The two stars are solely for the gnocchi with the bison bolognese which were soft and pillowy and delicious and the rosemary nightingale and absinthe something cocktails which were creative and tasty (the rosemary cocktail was brought out late halfway through entrees as well tho :( The atmosphere and interior was nice but everything else just brings down the whole experience. Hopefully they find a better chef and more competent servers to live up to the restaurant's potential.

2 stars for service and 5 stars for the actual food and atmosphere. I had to walk to the bar to try and track down my bill after a while.

My husband and I were in New Haven for a concert at College Street Music Hall and came across this beautiful, bright, welcoming spot. The social hour (much cooler way of saying happy hour) sign outside caught our eye, and we were pleased to see it was offered on the weekends. (Menu states the social hour is Tues-Sat 3-6 Pm, Sun all day!) The general manager Steph took great care of us at the bar. We tried the house red (a merlot; not usually our preferred red but she gave us a taste and it was pretty decent), a local beer, two glasses of house rose (a delicious French rose) and a dozen Blue Point oysters (2$ a piece on the social hour). It was a lovely place to spend a couple of hours! Very chill and relaxing vibe. The bar seating is comfortable and spacious, the restaurant is brightly lit, they played great music; for those that prefer outdoor seating there was a nice set-up out there as well. We plan to come back whenever we're in town next!

I visited with a friend to snag the happy hour oyster deal, and it was my first time having oysters in a long time. Though I'm not the best judge, my friend summed them up as "fresh, tasty, and way better than Barracuda's oysters." Our server was quite courteous and attentive, and helped us catch the tail end of the happy hour drink menu - their rosé on tap was crisp and paired well with the food we ordered. We decided to go with the fish tacos and gnocchi parisienne, given our mutual love of mushrooms. The fish was crispy and flaky, and the avocado cream really complemented the dish. The gnocchi was deliciously chewy, and the mushroom flavor was brought out especially well with the Béchamel sauce. Just the right amount of food for two people, and delicious!

Your location Atelier Florian 1166 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06511 Seafood Michael Alexandru 694 points   7 hours ago My wife and I were meeting friends for a long overdue dinner and were very excited about Atelier from viewing the menu. Unfortunately we were all very disappointed in our experience. Two of us had been here in the past and found the experience to be excellent. The atmosphere and decor is very appealing, however thats where the appeal ended for us. The service was less than mediocre. We were seated upstairs. It took 30 minutes for the server to come and ask us for our drink order, and then another 20 minutes to receive our first drinks. The server claimed she was serving and bartending that night. Any sympathy I may have had as a fellow service industry worker ( hotels and restaurants for the past 20 years) was washed away by the general apathy on display by the staff. Let's talk about food. We started strong with the butternut squash aranchini appetizer, and went downhill from there. The Belgian fries in the moules frites were soggy and the aioli tasted like it just came out of a Hellman's jar. The muscles themselves were rubbery and waterlogged. That was the theme of the squid ink seafood pasta as well. If youre going to use frozen seafood, at least make an attempt to drain and sear the product. If by chance I am mistaken and the seafood wasn't frozen, my apologies, but please find a way to make that dish taste like something. Dessert? The Belgian cheesecake was tasteless and the supposed cookie base was soggy, watery, and insulting. Not sure who is running the place now, but overall it was less than deluxe. For $100 a head we expected more. I hope that this Saturday evening experience was a blip for Atelier.

Not nearly the quality of service or food it used to be. I was hoping the reviews were exaggerating - guess not. Long waits (almost 4 hrs fo ar 3 course meal), staff was inexperienced and/or apathetic, food was mediocre at best. Won't return.

Diner quality food. I went twice. Ordered different items each time. I hate to say it but the food is simply very mediocre. This restaurant certainly shouldn't be charging $30 a dish ($$$ tier on Google) for the food they serve. Ambience is nice though, the environment is "fancy restaurant" esque but the food is not.

This restaurant met all of my expectations and more. Its the perfect place to have a nice lunch or early dinner while on Yale's campus and get some quality food for a great price. At first, the Brussel sprouts were a little too overdone but our waitress took it back without a question and replaced them immediately. Other than that, everything tasted fresh, fit the menu description and didn't take long at all. My favorite part of my experience at Atelier Florian was the Vanilla Crème Brûlée. It took a little long but it was hot and extremely worth the wait.

Went for brunch and left completely disappointed. Started with a broken cappuccino machine which was one of the only reasons we came here. Next, my son ordered 2 eggs over easy, bacon, avocado and frites. Everything came out on a separate plate. Eggs were over cooked, bacon was under cooked and avocado was hard and unripe. Oh, and they forgot the frites. I ordered the "Gentleman's" waffle. A small waffle topped with 2 over easy over cooked eggs and 2 undercooked pieces of bacon and no syrup. When they finally did bring syrup it had no flavor at all! How does syrup have no flavor???! Stay far away from this place if you desire a good breakfast, cooked properly with good service. If you want an overpriced pseudo French cafe where you will leave not only hungry but completely dissatisfied you've found your place. Enjoy

Right off the bat walking into Florian, it felt like we were in France. The atmosphere call beautiful, everything was coordinated, and the staff was pleasant. Everything on the menu looked exquisite, we ordered the salmon dish and the tuna steak. Both dishes are made with sushi grade fish and can be cooked to order. I ordered my tuna medium and my boyfriend had his salmon rare, though we might suggest ordering those cook times inverse. However both dishes were excellent and I'll take a moment to commend the side of soba noodle salad that came with the tuna. The only reason we didn't get this place a five star rating is because of the service. While our waiter was fantastic, we were slow to be attended to for ordering and for anything else we needed. They seemed overwhelmed that day so maybe this was a one time occurrence, but it was noticeable. But definitely recommend this place even so, go there for a nice occasion!