Welcome to Skappo, your local Restaurants serving guests across New Haven, CT with a menu designed to satisfy every craving. Rated 4.80 by 248 reviewers, we’re known for our great service and quality and convenient accessible facilities.
Our Specialties
Every dish tells a story. Explore our carefully curated menu featuring seasonal favorites and signature creations.
Our chef's signature creations featuring locally-sourced ingredients and innovative culinary techniques.
We partner with local farmers and suppliers to bring you the freshest seasonal ingredients every day.
Every plate is prepared with attention to detail, combining traditional recipes with modern presentation.
Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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A glimpse of our restaurant experience
Food & Drinks
Hear from our valued guests
The small, family atmosphere is so sweet and welcoming. I've never even dreamed of lasagna this good and I've worked in award winning restaurants before. The food was impeccable. A really clean, strong flavor profile. We got to talk to the family and it was so pleasant. I haven't felt so much love in a dish in a long time. I highly recommend.
Really amazing experience! The family is so friendly and welcoming. We loved the service and the food was incredible!! Lots of vegetarian options. Would highly recommend! The restaurant is small so there are two family style tables and a few smaller tables. We ended up chatting with a group who was at the same table as us but there was no pressure to socialize.
I go out of my way to dine here. I love that is a family enterprise. I love that it reminds me of the little true italians restaurants I see in Rome. I love the dishes. I love that is authentic Italian dishes. I was schoked that someone gave them a 1 star review. I’ve been there more than 10 times, and anytime I can squeezy a trip to New Heaven, I make it a point to stop by. As I am writing this, I am getting the urge to just pick up and go. Buyer beware this is not your run of the mill chicken parm place, but if you want true Italian food cook the nonna way, you are in for a treat. Salute!
I wish I could give 1000 stars. This place is a gem and I could not recommend it more. We spent my husband’s birthday here and it felt like stepping in to our Italian grandmothers home. The love and care in this place is unmatched and the FOOD! The food is to die for. Truthfully the best restaurant I have ever been to. I hesitate to call it a restaurant because it is really a whole experience. It’s wonderful and you should consider yourself lucky to dine here. We will be talking about this for years to come.
Soo sad they are closing!!! It was our first time party of 8 reservation. Good was best Homemade pasta, home made everything!!!! We all ordered different meals each one was excellent. Appetizers were also home made authentic Italian. I would eat there every night. Owner came out, it was like talking to a family member.. sooo personable. Chef came out and sang in Italian while playing guitar. Next thing you knew whole place was clapping and stomping. What a fun place!!!!
This family owned corner of New Haven is such a gem. Anna- the owner- is so full of life & so kind. This isn’t just a restaurant- it’s an experience. From the wines, to the atmosphere, to each handmade dish, you could tell this is a labor of love. The antipasti board was delicious. We got two special pastas- one with black truffle cream sauce and sausage, the other with herbs and olive oil- the carbonara, and the bolognese. The porchetta with potatoes was perfectly crisp. The quality of ingredients is there, and it makes a difference! A really unique and wonderful place for dinner but be aware that it’s not the way to go for a quiet dinner- this one is lively and loud and colorful! (For pricing, that included appetizers and two bottles of wine for four people)
It just doesn’t get more authentic Italian than this place. The owner who is a worldly lady with a million stories to share, personally comes to greet you and ensures you are having a good time. Her daughter who is also the server and seating hostess will give you great recommendations about the food. I’ve had gnocchi many times but never one made out of spinach and not potatoes, it was a hit and definitely worth ordering. A small place with a homely vibe and welcoming atmosphere, a great space for anyone wanting a good wholesome meal.
The experience here is very homey! The owner is so cute and there's great entertainment. The apps were delicious, and the cheeseboard was with fig jam was excellent. The bread also comes out warm. The pastas are great and focused on high quality ingredients. The truffle special was so delicious and well balanced. Highly recommend coming here for great Italian food if you're comfortable with family style!
I thoroughly enjoyed everything about this restaurant. It is very small with a few 2 and 4 tops and two large family style tables that seat about 16 people each. We were a party of 4 seated at one of the larger tables. The service was lovely. One of the owners was our server and she was extremely knowledgeable about her food and the Italian region it was from and very proud of her restaurant. Portions are not overly sized and service is not rushed. We started with the figs and the toasted ciabatta bread appetizer. Both were great. The figs were tender, the stuffing creamy and the balance of the two ate very savory, the appetizer was perfectly balanced and not sweet. The ciabatta appetizer also good but not memorable. The lasagna was probably the best I have ever had. It is vegetarian and changes daily. Ours was a broccoli lasagna but I didn’t really taste any broccoli, it was simply creamy flavorful and melted in your mouth . I will go back again just to try another version of this. We also had the pasta special. The pasta had a great chew to it. They serve wine and have several choices of white and red and the prices are very reasonable. They do not make their own pasta but we were told it is fresh and made locally. This restaurant is not in the little Italy section of the city but for me has much more authentic Italian food and was a lovely dining experience with traditional Italian food in a quaint atmosphere and definitely worth a trip to NH to try.
Skappo was such a great experience. My partner and I were here for date night and the place was busy but the staff was attentive and got us seated promptly (without a reservation). Now I will say to definitely call for a reservation beforehand. It can get really busy at dinner time here and there is limited seating. My partner and I felt the atmosphere was very traditional. Like we were sitting and eating at someone’s dinner table. The food was so good! The pasta is dense with so much flavor, I couldn’t stop eating. My partner got the Ricotta to start. Then she got the Rigatoni Con Coniglio and I had the Fettucini Carbonara as our meals. Ended it with the Cheesecake with Raspberry drizzle and Salted Caramel Gelato for dessert. All of it was absolutely amazing and could not have asked for a better dinner spot. I highly recommend this place when you’re in the area. Support this wonderful family owned business! We need more places like it! Thank you!
Common questions about Skappo
Skappo is located at 59 Crown St, New Haven, CT 06510, United States, New Haven, CT, United States.
You can reach Skappo by calling +1 203-773-1394.
Skappo has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 248 customer reviews.
Skappo features the following service options: Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Skappo features the following highlights: Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list.
Skappo features the following popular for: Dinner, Solo dining.
Skappo features the following offerings: Beer, Coffee, Comfort food, Small plates, Wine.
Skappo features the following dining options: Dinner, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Skappo features the following amenities: Restroom.
Skappo features the following atmosphere: Casual, Cozy, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Skappo features the following crowd: Groups, Locals.
Skappo features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Skappo features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Skappo features the following children: Good for kids.
Skappo features the following parking: Paid parking lot, Paid street parking.
Business Features
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