Tre Scalini Restaurant

Italian restaurant · New Haven

Tre Scalini Restaurant

Italian restaurant · New Haven

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100 Wooster St, New Haven, CT 06511

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Upscale Italian cuisine with excellent food, wine, and service  

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100 Wooster St, New Haven, CT 06511 Get directions

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$50–100 · Menu

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+1 203 777 3373
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Old‑school trattoria overlooking Wooster Street, appreciated for approachable prices, live‑music nights, and a menu of Italian standards. Included in recent local roundups spotlighting New Haven dining.

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Cindy Fusco

Google
First time at this restaurant. Food and service was excellent. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful with suggestions. Definitely will be returning. We had 5:30 reservations, so therefore not wait.

Dana Wood

Google
Kelly and Jason were awesome servers for our big party of 12. They rocked it. Even better was the food. I was very Impressed and will return for sure. I had the carbonara without peas plus chicken and it was as the kids would say "Bussin"

CryptoMom G

Google
I haven't been at Tre Scalini for a while, and I used to like it, and that's why I choose to bring my family for a special day out. I wish to have a great Italian meal, but unfortunately, it was far from that. First, the escarole and beans soup were thick and red with tomatoes with absolutely no flavor. The gnocchi were in an odd shape and super gummy, sausage flavor also questionable. At the end of the day, drinks and desserts were so much better than our dinner.

Drew Mestel

Google
My fiancé and I celebrated our engagement here the evening of and had wonderful time. The quaint authentic Italian atmosphere, attentive service, and excellent food left us with nearly nothing left to be desired. Our waitress was lovely and patient, and we never had to wait for a thing. Our experience was seamless, nothing rushed, just paced to perfection. I would like to personally thank the staff for rounding off our special day on a high note. Dinner was just what we were hoping for. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for Italian food done right.

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Google
Just found these pictures in my camera roll and realized I never posted a review from my Valentine’s Day dinner! Tre Scalini did a fantastic job of giving us a romantic date night, with exceptional service and a special menu. The steak was cooked perfectly, pasta and sauces were amazing, and our apps of risotto balls and clams casino were delicious. Our dessert was a decadent chocolate cake with layers of mousse. Tre Scalini is a perfect place to celebrate a special occasion, and we hope to come back for our next celebration!

Frank Kachmar

Google
Probably my favorite Italian restaurant in New Haven, and the competition is extremely fierce! Great interior, diverse and wide-ranging menu. Osso Bucco is to die for. Fantastic wine selection. Superb wait staff. Can't wait to return.

Jamie Murphy

Google
Took a family guest at 5 pm. Our waitress was nonexistent after initial drinks/kid’s noodles. We were the first of 3 families to sit, but were served egregiously late at 1 hour, 20 minutes later (only after constant contact with said waitress). Waitress was constant smiles but no delivery. Once she realized we were leaving, she rushed our food through…so my eggplant tasted like burnt egg. I contacted the manager, Joe, who said he’d get back to me….crickets. You’ll have better luck, service and food at Olive Garden.

Seamus McEvoy

Google
It was OK, but I’ve had better. There were some basic errors that will have a few Nona’s not happy. I had the veal Guisseppe (My grandfathers name) and my wife had the chicken Scarp. Please note she was not in a sharing mood so I can only comment on my dish. So…here we go. The dish was not presented in a very appetizing way, see the picture. They used jarred peppers, really what’s wrong with fresh ones? Also, the alcohol from the wine wasn’t cooked off properly. My wife said her dish was lovely. Anyway, probably won’t be back anytime soon.
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Karen M.

Yelp
Last night was our first time at Tre Scalini, as New Haven is a bit far from us. The food and service were both exceptional and we (my husband and I, along with my cousin and her husband) would all recommend it! The appetizer with escarole, prosciutto, roasted red peppers and capers was my absolute favorite, although all food and drinks were great! It was restaurant week so we ordered off of the price fixe menu, although the regular entrees sounded delicious as well.
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Marie R.

Yelp
On a cold, dark, rainy night, the vibe inside Tre Scalini at 100 Wooster Street in New Haven was lighthearted, fun, festive and filled with a great crowd of people full of holiday cheer. The elegant interior was decked out for Christmas with poinsettias on all the light fixtures. Service was impeccable, professional, and attentive. The real gem was the exquisitely prepared food. Our appetizers included the  MELANZANE ROLLATINI which is an egg battered eggplant, with ricotta cheese stuffing, pomodoro sauce, and grated Parmesan cheese. We also had the TORTA DI GRANCHIO which is crab cakes, limoncello cream sauce, with wilted baby greens. The main course was PENNE AL FINLANDIA CON SCHIZZI DI POMODORO which is penne pasta tossed in a delicate marinara. Finally for dessert, we ordered the irresistible chocolate lava cake. This chocolate torte had a gooey chocolate center, oven warmed, with French vanilla ice cream The restaurant was clean and well organized. Parking is the only issue. Fortunately, we arrived early and we were able to find a spot in front of another restaurant.
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Kathleen S.

Yelp
I'm sure an entrenched restaurant like this could care less about my yelp review but here goes. The shrimp appetizer special was epic. Delicious. My eggplant parm needed more sauce and when I brought it home as leftovers I saw it was actually burnt. Sooo. Not my best experience there.

Taylor C.

Yelp
My family went to tre scalini tonight to celebrate a birthday. We started with a sesame bread basket and whipped butter. Our waters refilled and our bread basket replaced the second it was empty with fresh bread. Then I got the Scaroli e Fagioli to start and dipping the bread in it was like a warm hug from your old, Italian grandma. My brother got the Tortellini en Brodo and the broth was so fantastic we passed the bowl around the table. The pasta was fresh and delicious.
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Valerie R.

Yelp
I read some of the other reviews, and I'm left thinking, is it just me? Why do a lot of people seem to love this place? I sort of want to chalk my experience up to an "off night", but how can you overlook the dated interior. The 80's banquet room carpet and curtains, the dirty walls, the ugly framed art that looks like it was $1 at a tag sale with a layer of dirt on the glass and chipped frame, and the chipped dinnerware? I had never been to Tre Scalini, so we made the trek down for restaurant week on a cold and rainy Friday evening. Parking is hard to come by. They say they have valet, but there was no attendant when we drove by. Luckily we found some on street parking. We were seated immediately, even though we were 15 minutes early for our reservation. The host was muttering something about his bony ass and hips as he seated us. The bar was very dated and loud. We were seated next to a party with a small child eating French fries. This was definitely not the fine dining experience I had envisioned. Ok, deep breath, pick up the wine list...which differs from the wine list on their website. Which I tell our server as the reason I need a few minutes to peruse it. She doesn't believe me and challenges me on what wine I'm looking for as she grabs it out of my hands and looks for herself. I'm right, of course, why would I lie about that? Sigh...I choose another eventually, but she's annoyed with me and I'm definitely annoyed with her. Water and bread came quickly. Appetizers came out faster than I'd probably want. I ordered eggplant tower with tomatoes and "burrata" with balsamic drizzle. Eggplant was good, crispy, hot, but the tomatoes weren't ripe, so it was a thick crunchy layer, and the "burrata" was actually just mozzarella balls like you'd get at the grocery store, cut in half. Tough and chewy, not creamy like burrata would be. My husband had the wedge salad which was fine, but a bit sparse on the bacon. The blue cheese was good and the balsamic drizzle a nice complement. It really took a wrong turn at the entrees. My husband got the stuffed chicken Marsala, which off the bat, looked entirely like a plate of nursing home food. A couple small rolled up pieces of chicken, with an ice cream scoop's amount of mashed potatoes and some boiled mixed squash that isn't in season. Very few mushrooms - considering this is Marsala - and he said the chicken was very dry. It was fine, he ate it, but definitely not a high class dish. I ordered the clam and prawn fra diavlo...I've ordered versions of this dish near and far over the years. I definitely did not expect to receive head on, shell on shrimp in this dish. We've been married for 12 years, so I got down and dirty with it and just manhandled my shrimp to remove the head and shell. No way you can do it daintily covered in sauce and on a bed of spaghetti. Two of my three clams were undercooked and did not seem safe to eat and I had numerous shell fragments in my dish that were a tooth and choking hazard. The flavor of the sauce was good and the spaghetti itself was good. I added Parmesan from the chipped dish that was brought to the table, and it really just solidified the whole experience. Our server never checked on us until we were done. And when she did come back and I showed her the small clam shell fragments, she didn't care in the slightest. "I'll tell someone" she said with a flat and uncaring tone that told me she had no intention of doing so. If the next person chokes, hopefully this review can help them out legally. Dessert was uninspiring. Tiramisu was fine. White chocolate mousse napoleon described as "topped with fresh spring berries" evoked a vision of a lovely dessert full of berries. Instead, it was a dry pastry creation with some cream and 2 strawberry slices and one blueberry. Considering I had the same 2 strawberry slices on my tiramisu plate (which was not described as being topped with berries), I think they could have omitted that from the napoleon description. It's simply got an 80's style berry garnish rather than being topped with a bounty of spring berries. Start to finish, service and food quality were as bland as the decor. I am glad it was restaurant week pricing. We spent more on wine than the food, and I will definitely never return to this place.

John V.

Yelp
I really enjoyed the food, from appetizers to dessert. The most impressive part was the wine selection, it's magnificent. I will be going back, over and over again.

Mickey Z.

Yelp
on wooster street so it is always packed for parking. awesome, seasoned wait staff. all homemade pastas and old school italian menu. squash blossom special on menu with no filling and they were fabulous.
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Michelle Y.

Yelp
We had a reservation for a Tuesday evening dinner, but the dining room was super empty so it wasn't really necessary. (The bar, on the other hand, was loud, dim, and very crowded. I was surprised by the complete 180 between the bar vibes and dining room vibes.) All the food was incredibly rich, but overall enjoyable. My lobster pappardelle was so creamy that I could really only eat about half before my stomach started to hurt; but what an enjoyable half it was! I personally am not a huge fan of basil so I didn't love the basil risotto that came with the scallops, but the scallops were seared so perfectly that I would absolutely order it again. I also ordered a mojito and it tasted like straight rum. I'm sure many people would consider a heavy pour to be a good thing, but the drink was so strong I couldn't even enjoy it. The waitress was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable when we asked for recommendations. She even gave me tips for reheating our leftovers so as to not break the sauce. I'd give 5/5 for the service, 4/5 for the dining room ambiance (3/5 for the bar ambiance), and 4.5/5 for the food.
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Sophia K.

Yelp
It is unfortunate that I am giving one of my use to be favorite spots a low rating. The food is exceptional! Drinks were made perfectly. Atmosphere is cozy. The service was beyond horrible. The waiter dave seemed to be drunk. He was slurring his words, spilt multiple drinks on us/ himself/ and the table. It was inappropriate to say the least. I have never had this experience there, as most of the staff is very polite and accommodating. Unfortunately may not be going back to eat in person due to this encounter. Luckily they have take out options, and are on uber eats.
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Semora R.

Yelp
As long as I have been living in New Haven (or New Haven adjacent), this was my first time going into Tre Scalini. I have had them via UberEats, and they were good, but dining in fully elevated my impression of them. Their attentiveness and the presentation of the food let me know that they care about the food they are serving and they aim for the highest excellence. I loved the tiramisu: it was decadent: creamy and rich and everything I'd been hoping it would be. It was better dining in than when I ordered it UberEats. The Sauvignon Blanc was the perfect compliment to the Papardelle de Telefono. And the lobster in the papardelle tasted so fresh Tre Scalini was a perfect pre-birthday choice. I am grateful for the ambiance and all that came with it.

Chris T.

Yelp
We had a reservation on Saturday night and waited for valet for 15 min. I went in to ask about the wait, the host was rude and proceeded to ignore me and take someone who had just walked in. We left and don't plan on returning.
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Katrina D.

Yelp
Overall disappointed. I went on friday for restaurant week. The restaurant wasn't busy when we arrived but they sat us next to another party (in an otherwise empty room) and sat another party next to us a few minutes later. I'm not sure why they didn't spread out their guests. Very dated decor inside. We didn't order off of the restaurant week menu. The appetizer we ordered. The Arancini in vodka sauce was good, but it was actually a little cold in the middle. Then the entrees came, and they were good, but not impressive in any way. Towards the end of our meal, my friend noticed there was something that looked like sauce.. but wouldn't scrape off of her veal. And that's when we decided we were done for the evening.
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Allison C.

Yelp
Just found these pictures in my camera roll and realized I never posted a review from my Valentine's Day dinner! Tre Scalini did a fantastic job of giving us a romantic date night, with exceptional service and a special menu. The steak was cooked perfectly, pasta and sauces were amazing, and our apps of risotto balls and clams casino were delicious. Our dessert was a decadent chocolate cake with layers of mousse. Tre Scalini is a perfect place to celebrate a special occasion, and we hope to come back for our next celebration!
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Deane M.

Yelp
Arrived without a reservation. The bar was very busy. The host sat us immediately. Water arrived quickly as did our server. Our server was friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Bread service was average. Drinks were very good. One of us chose the chicken Parmesan. It was tender and flavorful. I chose the filet with lobster and requested a ribeye as a sub for the filet. They were out so I was given a ny strip. The temp was spot on and the steak was delicious. Presentation is lacking as the potatoes were ice cream scooped onto the plate and reminded me of a lunch lady's plating in school.
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Alyssa C.

Yelp
Best Italian restaurant on Wooster St and probably the New Haven area. The food - apps, pasta, meat and fish - is consistently delicious, specials differ frequently on the menu (and they're never disappointing), service is great, and you couldn't ask for a better vibe whether you sit inside or out. I wish the parking was better, but can't expect much better on Wooster. 10/10
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Tia S.

Yelp
Service was wonderful! We had the best waitress. The apps were good but the main meal was mediocre and the drinks were okay. Overall, this place was pricey for subpar food! Save you money and go some place else. Ambiance was good at best.
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Marie D.

Yelp
Went there twice last week. The food and service was amazing. We have been going there for years. The food is delicious. And the atmosphere is great. Marie

Kevin F.

Yelp
Food was very bad. Server was very nice but service was slow. Would rather go to Luce or Ludal's

Yesenia R.

Yelp
Great, food, service & ambience. Easy to make a reservation online. Once there the staff was great and food was excellent.

James D.

Yelp
Great place to take a date. Food is good, staff are friendly, and I love the design of the restaurant.
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Olivia H.

Yelp
Tre Scalini has a nice old-school Italian restaurant feel with white tablecloths, ambient mood lighting, and customers that seem to have been coming here for years. It's a solid date night spot. While the entrees were not that memorable to me, I have to praise this restaurant for serving up the best tiramisu I've found in New Haven to date. It has the perfect ratio of ingredients (many places are too heavy on the mascarpone). Well done, Tre Scalini! I would come here just for the tiramisu.
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Jan B.

Yelp
Tonight was a celebration for us !! My daughter was invited to attend Yale for a second masters degree next year and we are thrilled. We decided to live it up and have a special dinner at this restaurant this evening. We ordered crabcakes to share and chicken carbonara and eggplant Parmesan for our dinners.. I could not rave enough about how delicious this food is. We didn't even touch our salads we put them in the refrigerator for tomorrow for lunch but five stars, great dinner, loved it.
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Richard A.

Yelp
Started with Frutti Mare appetizer, it was a cold fish salad. It had shrimp, clams, calamari, scallops and scungilli. It also had a few hot peppers to give it some bite. It was delicious and fresh tasting. The squid was cooked to perfection. The only comment I would have is , it did not need the raw clams. It didn't add to the salad. We shared this salad. We then shared the roasted beet salad. It had arugula, beets, goat cheese , and roasted hazel nuts. The creamy goat cheese and the crunchy hazelnuts , gave a nice contrast to the salad. This was a very refreshing and fresh tasting salad. It had a honey vinaigrette dressing. Both salads were large enough so that we split them and the staff split each salad and served them in separate dishes. My friend had the Salmon special that looked good and she enjoyed it. I had the Zuppa Di Pesce which was outstanding. It had clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, scrod, served over a huge serving of flat pasta. It had plenty of fish and flavor. Most restaurants skimp on pasta, but this was not the case here. The service was friendly, helpful and efficient. They did not rush you, but was there when you needed them. I used their valet parking which worked out very well. I also thought it was fairly priced for what you got. This restaurant deserves a repeat visit.
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Brianna N.

Yelp
Absolutely loved this restaurant, amazing atmosphere. Food was amazing and our waitress was funny and amazing. Cannot recommend this restaurant enough. My boyfriend and I will be coming here more often!!
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Luke M.

Yelp
Impeccable service and amazing food. This is one of our mandatory spots on work trips to the area. Kelly is magical at her job and the bartenders have great personalities. I'm not a wine guy but my friend who are say this is one of the best they've seen and the owner always gives them a bottle that they rave over. Would highly recommend everything about this restaurant.
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Jim W.

Yelp
Great food and excellent Service. It's the place for dinner in Wooster street for sure. And, parking is easy with the valet service. Ambiance is a class act also.
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Kayla B.

Yelp
My husband and I came here on a Thursday night around 5. The restaurant was pretty empty, but I knew it it would probably fill up. The host was adamant to people walking in they'd need a reservation. There wasn't enough wait staff. I felt bad for the four people that were in charge of the entire dining room (about 20 tables?) Therefore the service was super slow. And the waiters were frazzled and didn't know what server had taken what tables order already. When we left about 7:30 the place was packed which seemed senseless given there was still only four servers. We ordered drinks, I had a sangria that was delicious and the best drink I've ever had. My husband ordered the black and blue which he enjoyed and then ordered a coffee type of cocktail after I can't remember. He enjoyed both. Appetizer was Palle Di Risotti, flavor was good but chilly on the inside. I ordered Pollo Carbonara which was decent but kind of boring. My husband ordered Vitello Alla Giuseppe, he said was ok but nothing special. Dessert was Crème brûlée and bread pudding. Very tasty. The drinks really stole the show, and the desserts were very good. Overall not really exciting enough to return.
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Elizabeth S.

Yelp
We tried Tre Scalini for the 2019 Restaurant Week. The RW menu had a good selection of options for appetizers and entrees and two desserts to choose from. We had the option to choose one item from each of the three courses or we could order from the extensive regular menu. We both choose the 3 courses and we're very pleased with our selections. Our waiter was attentive and efficient. The food was delicious and the valet parking made our night hassle free. Very good choice!

Natalie G.

Yelp
Tre Scalini is a consistently good restaurant. Great Italian food and amazing ambiance. They decorate for Christmas every year which makes it a fun place to dine. The short rib special was delicious! Highly recommend this restaurant.

Thomas K.

Yelp
Osso Buco was absolutely tremendous. Huge portion paired with a creamy risotto. Crab cakes are also very good.
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John O.

Yelp
Came for a birthday party , used side room Service was excellent , the timing of the appetizer, main dish, dessert was perfect, did not feel rushed at all ,gave us plenty of time to Enjoy our selves , I would highly recommend this place for dinner or parties
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Lory R.

Yelp
Perfect date night place, it's a affordable family owned fancy restaurant that you honestly can't go wrong going to. The food was Great!!! The appetizers alone made me full and wanting more. Those little risotto balls were so good I scrapped the plate...WITH the spooon don't cha worry. And the NY style calamari has now become my new favorite way of eating this dish thanks to this spot hahah. My honey got some noodle dish with lobster and I got a cease salad BUT I must say besides his dish the bread was probably what I enjoyed most for some reason hahah. Well be back since we live a block away and I can't wait until outdoor seating opens and it's warm out that will make it even better, inside is beautiful and welcoming. I love how everyone at the bar seemed so happy and gathered this all gave me that family feel. Two thumbs up yall!
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Ilisa E.

Yelp
Well. We went there tonight, New Years Eve. What a disappointment. They were not too busy so I can't even blame it that. Appetizer came out cold. The pasta was gooey. We ordered eggplant rollatini, penne ala vodka, veal parm, and the cod and shrimp special. Everything was over salted! We took dessert to go. What was I thinking? The tiramisu was not fresh and the sky high cheesecake was spoiled. Our waitress was excellent! Oh well. We will not return.

Nick T.

Yelp
everything about this place is excellent!!! the food, the cocktails, wine selection, the atmosphere, the service, very reasonably priced. Highly recommend best Italian food in the city! Our server Lauren took amazing care of us!!
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Sandra W.

Yelp
Haven't updated this in a while. We went for restaurant week and the food and service were, as always, excellent. This is one of our favorite New Haven restaurants. Special shout out to that amazing crab and shrimp stuffed ravioli in a pool of a buttery sauce. OMG delicious.

Care T.

Yelp
Went tonight for the first time in years. It did not disappoint. Excellent service and delicious food! Parking is a little tough but I heard they have valet sometimes so that's good. We are definitely going back!
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Kevin P.

Yelp
Tre Scalini is always a great choice for excellent Italian cuisine. The currently have their anniversary pre-fixe menu which is outstanding. The staff are great. Dave & Christine at the bar always make you feel welcome. And btw...you will most likely have leftovers.
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Lance L.

Yelp
Great food & the staff is so friendly. Another neighborhood gem. It is one of many! In Wooster Square & we thank you.
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Mike P.

Yelp
Parking around Wooster Street on a Friday night is never easy so it was nice to see Tre Scalini offered valet parking. The only problem is they had one (we think) Valet parking the cars and they were at least 5 cars deep and you basically have to block the street waiting the valet. Not very convenient. We ended up parking 3 blocks away and just walking. Thankfully it was a nice night to walk. In terms of service it was 5 stars all the way. Our waiter was amazing from start to finish. Attentive to ever detail and 100% on top of all our needs. I can't say enough about the service. For appetizers we we went with the fried calamari which was serves with an outstanding pomodoro sauce. We also tried the special which was a fried burrata which is like fried mozzarella but much much creamier. It was topped with the pomodoro sauce and was absolutely delicious. For entrees: Linguine with the white clam sauce. One of the best I've ever had. Pollo Giovanna which is Pablo encrusted rolled chicken breast, eggplant & mozzarella stuffing, pomodoro sauce and a dollop of ricotta cheese. Wow is all I can say about his one! VItello Farcito which is rolled veal stuffed with Parma prosciutto, mozzarella cheese, spinach, pignoli nuts and a wild mushroom gorgonzola cheese sauce. Order this. You will not be disappointed. We planned to visit the Italian bakery up the street after dinner so didn't plan to order dessert but our amazing waiter didn't want us to leave without dessert so he brought four complimentary cannolis. Who am I to turn down dessert, right? Overall a great experience. I highly recommend you give them a try.
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Katherine V.

Yelp
Food is amazing! Had to come back and add more photos of the amazing food we ordered! We've been here a few times now and everytime has been an absolute fantastic experience. Christine and Dave are so wonderful Monday's is a favorite night of the week when we get to see them for dinner! Tortellini soup is my favorite!
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Lauren P.

Yelp
Worst Valentine's Day ever provided by Tre Scalini. What an interesting experience Tre Scalini is. Upon entering the building we didn't even receive a "hello welcome to Tre Scalini" we got a "Umm can we help you?" The greeting made us feel almost as if we were two random people off the street that got lost and wondered into their restaurant. We in fact had a reservation and were rushed off to our table. It was extremely early (4:15pm) there was only one couple at the time where they seated us and they put us at the table that was basically on top of the other table next to us, super uncomfortable and not romantic. We kindly asked a person who we thought was the manager of we could move to the table that was a few tables over. I knew the table was available because that same gentleman offered it to a different couple who decided they didn't want to sit there. I gladly would have taken that table considering it was free!!!! But we were told "no the restaurant will fill up soon and you won't notice the people around you" That is a terrible excuse and terrible customer service!!!! We then h. Next on the misery tour was the manager with a slight lisp was not only visibly yelling at the staff but walking around yelling for staff members. I swear I heard this man screaming a certain waitress name 100 times. Is there no such thing as a peaceful meal in this restaurant????? Only two positives here. One, our waiter was an angel. He was smiling despite all the chaos going on, his service was accurate and fast and he was all around pleasant. If it weren't for him we would have left. The food was excellent and beyond anything I expected it to be considering everything else going on in that restaurant. I know myself and my family will NEVER return to this place nor would I recommend it to anyone. Thank you so much for making this the most uncomfortable Valentine's Day I've ever experienced.
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Claire G.

Yelp
A great Italian upscale restaurant. My mom and myself looked on google for top 10 Italian restaurants in New Haven and we came across this restaurant and another. We compared menus and decided to give this a try. We were very very happy we did. This restaurant is in the heart of new havens "little Italy" which is really cute and cool! Upon arrival we weren't sure where to park, but if you're on Wooster St. and go by the restaurant on your right, turn right and you get FREE valet parking for your visit. Automatically this was great. We got a ticket for our car and we went in. We were seated in the lower level of the dining room and it was a gorgeous place. It had a relaxing feel to it and was very quiet so you could only hear what was happening at your table which I really liked. Drinks were served, and so was bread, butter, and my favorite at any Italian restaurant, Calamita olives. (Be careful not to bite down, they have pits!) Very tasty and the bread and butter was a perfect start to our meal. We got calamari as an appetizer and they split it up into your own individual plates, and put the sauce in the middle for dipping. We got our meals afterwards, and they did not dissapoint. I got the "pollo romano" and it was amazing. Two pieces of breaded chicken with melted mozzarella on top with peas, and it had a great lemon sauce on it. Sided with spinach and roasted potatoes. My family was also very pleased with their meals and they came to order which was nice since we had a few special requests. Afterwards, we had dessert. The cheesecake is simply irresistible! Amazing whipped cream on the side with a coffee taste to it. I nightly recommend this restaurant to anyone. Dates, family dinner, or just a night out. Bon appetite!!

Catherine M.

Yelp
Love everything about Tre Scalini, the atmosphere, the drinks and the food. Everything on the menu is delicious... The quality of the food is incredible. The homemade pasta is delicious... Everyone is so attentive to making sure you have the best experience...
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Bobby D.

Yelp
I have been coming to this restaurant so many times in the past couple years. But much more since I've been staying in New Haven for the past six months the hospitality is amazing the food unforgettable. I usually come and relax outside and smoke a nice cigar and glass of whiskey, on a full feeler stomach. Whenever I order takeout it's just as good and the presentation is just as nice as if I was sitting in the restaurant itself I highly recommend this place
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Gosia Z.

Yelp
I want to thank our waiter Pepe for making my in-laws' 50th anniversary dinner so special last Saturday. The service and food were top-notch. It was my first time at this restaurant and we had a great night. The only place that my italian in-laws were willing to go to! And my mother-in law is an excellent home cook herself, so she knows good food when she sees it. Everything was great, thank you again. The only suggestion I would make is to update your website with your current menu. The menu is much more expansive than what's on the website.
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Matthew L.

Yelp
My wife and I dined at Tre Scalini for Valentine's Day 2020. We had wanted to try them out for quite some time. The place looked nice inside, and was definitely booming for Valentine's Day. We looked over the menu online, but they had a special menu for Valentine's Day. For our antipasti, we ordered the Burrata Fritti and the Vongole Casino. The burrata was absolutely delicious and the accompanying marinara sauce was perfect. I haven't had clams casino in a while, and these clams were excellent. For our entrees, my wife ordered the Gamberoni e Capasante (Shrimp and Scallops) Scampi and I had Lombata Di Maiale (Panko Encrusted Porkchops with White Figs and a Port Wine Demi-Glaze). My wife absolutely loved her entree. The seafood was excellent and so was the spaghetti (which isn't even her favorite type of pasta). I absolutely loved my entree! I don't normally order pork chops at a restaurant because I usually make pretty good ones at home. But the description of them with the dogs and the wine glaze sounded way too intriguing. I was glad that I chose that; it was so flavorful. Tre Scalini also had a great selection of craft cocktails. For our antipasti, I ordered the Pomegranate Limoncello Martini. It had a nice fruity flavor. But I absolutely loved the cocktail I had with my entree: The Godfather II. It was made with Black Fig Vodka, Amaretto, and Dewar's Scotch. This was my kind of cocktail! The dessert menu looked good, but we were a little too full. In all, we really enjoyed our dining experience at Tre Scalini. We highly recommend it and we hope to be back!
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Kim G.

Yelp
This place is lovely. Great food and wonderful wait staff. I said I was there for my birthday and they brought out my dessert with a candle on it and wrote happy birthday on the plate. They also threw in a free cannoli with my tiramisu. Sounds like I'll be making a return trip. Loved it. Thank you for making my birthday dinner special.

John M.

Yelp
Saturday night dinner with my wife and brother. I had not been to Wooster St in many years even though I grew up in New Haven. Appetizers were huge...a meal in themselves. We got rice balls, pane cotto, and sausage, potatoes and hot pepper (app special for that day). All were delicious and well prepared. For dinner we ordered the filet with lobster with a Gorgonzola reduction sauce (special), osso bucco, and pork chops with roasted potatoes and peppers (red and cherry hot peppers). Again all servings were huge and well prepared.

Anthony M.

Yelp
This place has gone down hill. Was very disappointed with the Thanksgiving turkey dinner. The butternut squash bisque was good but the turkey barely warm, stuffing actually cold, mashed potatos like you would get in a not very good diner. Then my apple pie dessert was dry and cold. All for a mere $50, at that. The ambiance was very festive and nice , due to the decorations, but that didn't offset the meal. David R.