If you are in the mood for exquisitely prepared Indian cuisine, slip off to exotic India for the day at Dabar's in nearby Branford. Try an elegant but reasonable business dinner or a buffet lunch that offers a variety of authentic Indian dishes, specializing in Tandoori cooking, vegetarian cuisine, and curry selections. Finish off your meal with mango ice cream or traditional cheese patties. Darbar also features a buffet in the afternoons on Friday and Saturday. Voted Best Indian Restaurant in New Haven County by Connecticut Magazine.
Head to the Bar if you are looking forward to a lively evening in New Haven. Located in dowtown, this place is known for serving some of the best pizzas in town along with an impressive beverage menu to accompany you for the night. Choose from the variety of pizza bases and toppings to suit your taste or opt for the popular favorites, everything on their menu is sure to entice your palate. The delectable dishes are followed by an impressive list of beverages and cocktails that have been loved by all. Besides, the Bar hosts several DJ parties and live music gigs which makes it the ultimate nightlife spot to visit when in New Haven.
If you are looking forward for a lively evening, Firehouse 12 is the spot you should head to. This bar is known for its casual ambiance and peppy live music gigs and guarantees a good time to its guests. Besides the music, the bar is known for offering an extensive beverage list to choose from. If the regular spirits don't excite you, ask the bartender to whip up a specialty cocktail that is sure to tantalize your palate. With an exceptional service and award-winning menu, this bar is truly one of the favorite hangout spots for the locals as well as the tourists. Check their event calendar before planning your visit here.
116 Crown is a hip bar located in Downtown New Haven that serves a wide variety of alcoholic beverages and tasty snacks to accompany those drinks. Most come here for the ambiance and extensive wine list and spirits, but you can also count on an elegant mixture of treats to munch on. Popular menu items include mussels, burgers, grilled cheese, pasta and individually-sized pizzas. To go with that special glass of red, you can also opt for a charcuterie and cheese plate.
Established way back in 1934, Rudy's has been a popular place for a bite and a pint ever since. Rudy's features a long, impressive list of craft beers on tap and in bottles. Make sure you get an order of the frites, and try as many of their different dipping sauces as you can manage. In addition to the signature frites, they also serve up burgers, salads, wraps and flatbreads. Rudy's happy hour is a great time to sample some delicious brews with friends.
Margherita Aloi, the chef proprietor of Il Palio Ristorante brings to Shelton delectable flavors of Tuscan cuisine. Margherita, born and brought up in the Italian countryside, uses traditional recipes to create mouthwatering dishes. The menu features tantalizing fares of pasta, raviolli, lasagna and risottos. Keep an eye out for seasonal specials in their menu, that uses the best ingredients of the season. Choose from their list of white and red wines to complement your meal. For some of the best drinks, select from the restaurant's specials.