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ZINC

4.7 (3001)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
964 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510

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ZINC

4.7
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
New Haven

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
Across from the historic New Haven Green, ZINC offers an innovative seed-to-plate menu that celebrates the surrounding community. Sustainable food has been the focus of ZINC since opening its doors in 1999 and has helped earn our place as a fixture in the downtown landscape. Our modern interpretation of “Globally Inspired Cuisine” is local market inspired and globally infused with a focus on sustainable food, offering a dining experience fit for the most enthusiastic of foodies. ZINC offers a Wine Spectator award-winning wine menu.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 624-0507
  • Website
    https://zincnewhaven.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joe Roberto
  • Private party facilities
    Choose from our Private Dining Room, Main Dining Room, Garden Room, or Garden at ZINC for casual and sophisticated gatherings.https://zincnewhaven.com/private-events
  • Location
    964 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510
  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Cross street
    Chapel Street between College Street and Temple Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Chapel and Temple Stop
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at ZINC.

4.7

4.7
(3001)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New Haven

    Best Service

  • New Haven

    Innovative

  • New Haven

    Healthy

  • New Haven

    Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
ZINC offers a "wonderful dining experience" with an "inventive menu" and "warm service" in a "classy yet comfortable" setting. The service is consistently "top notch," and the location is perfect for pre-theater dining. Standout dishes include "grilled octopus," "Lebanese hummus," and "shrimp bucatini."
3,001 Reviews

  1. Jon Gold

    New York City29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Zinc is suave and elegant, without being fussy. Great food - prepared differently enough to be interesting but with logical flavor combinations. And the servers know the food and the wine list. Never disappoints.

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  2. Rachel Gold

    Greater Boston9 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 30, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food is overall very good, but some dishes are highly salted. The grilled octopus is consistently really good but seems saltier every time I order it.Very nice ambiance and usually quiet enough to have a conversation, which we really appreciate.

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  3. Cortney

    Washington DC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were a group of six. We tried two cocktails/mocktails each and each one was expertly crafted and delicious. The food was prompt and tasty. The service was attentive without being overwhelming and our server took the time to explain menu items extensively. Will return!

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  4. Jane

    New York City12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 23, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful to be in the Zinc space! Simplicity personified. Delightful surroundings and service. Food offered interesting choices for everyone! I don’t eat animals, and I was pleasantly impressed with the food offerings in such a creative way!!!! Bravo!

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  5. hyunah

    Philadelphia7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    went for a late lunch. very quiet, wonderful waiting staff, really good food beautifully presented. definitely will go there again.

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  6. Colette Gold

    New York City66 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for lunch. Enjoyed the food. Would recommend for upscale experience if in the area.

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  7. Brooke

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sat at the bar. Everything we had was top notch and the staff was great! Will return for dinner soon.

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  8. Yami

    Western NC10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service excellent. Good wasn't as good as it was last times we have been there. Hummus is yummy

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  9. Jes

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on October 10, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, food was excellent, and service was attentive. Varied and eclectic fusion menu. Leaving a four star review because, unfortunately, dessert was very disappointing. Our group ordered three dessert items, and none of them was impressive. Definitely worth a visit for the apps/entrees, but eat dessert at home

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  10. Malar

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 9, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely great experience with great service and food! Very relaxing. The quesadilla on the menu is very good! We could not avoid seconds!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Global, International
  • Hours of operation
    Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (203) 624-0507
  • Website
    https://zincnewhaven.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joe Roberto
  • Private party facilities
    Choose from our Private Dining Room, Main Dining Room, Garden Room, or Garden at ZINC for casual and sophisticated gatherings.https://zincnewhaven.com/private-events
  • Location
    964 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06510
  • Neighborhood
    New Haven
  • Cross street
    Chapel Street between College Street and Temple Street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Public transit
    Chapel and Temple Stop
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Smart casual is the guide at ZINC, polished but relaxed attire is appropriate, with no formal dress required.

ZINC is often busy during peak visits, many guests describe it as frequently bustling and lively, while reviewers specifically note very quiet Saturday lunches and other quiet nights where conversation is easy.

ZINC feels polished and inviting, an understated, elegant dining room with ambient pendant lighting and a strong bar presence; guests note live jazz on occasion and generally praise its comfortable noise level for conversation.

ZINC is especially calm at Saturday lunch, guests describe a very relaxed, quiet midday visit. If you’re headed to the Shubert, an early dinner before the show is a great choice, as staff time plates to get you to the theater without rushing.

For drinks and bar atmosphere, try ZINC Tuesday through Friday during its posted Happy Hour (Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm), when the bar and cocktails get the most praise.

Desserts at ZINC are often generous, guests specifically note dessert portions are big enough to share.

ZINC: Lunch Tue–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm; Happy Hour Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–6:00 pm; Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm; Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm.

Yes, ZINC is frequently chosen for anniversaries and special evenings, with guests praising an intimate, conversation-friendly atmosphere and a strong wine and cocktail program.

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ZINC

4.7
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
New Haven

Make a reservation

2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
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