ROLi

Claudia Ubl

6 months ago

We sat at the chef’s counter at Roli and had such an awesome experience. From the moment we walked in, the vibe was warm and inviting. Our server was knowledgeable and explained the focus on locally sourced, fresh ingredients — which you can truly see in every dish. Open-concept kitchens leave no room for slips, and Chef Roland and his team showed real skill, precision, and pride in their craft. We had the Caesar salad and Pulpo to start, followed by the steak for two with a side of mixed mushrooms. Every dish was seasoned and cooked perfectly. My favorite was the Pulpo — one word, unreal. We now have a reason to come back to New Haven — and we’ll definitely be back at the counter with Chef Roland.

Top Connecticut Reviewer

5 months ago

The food was good, vibes are good. I wish some of the items were warmer but it’s nice to see Hungarian food! Something different. Wish there were more halal meat options here.

Heather Swanson

2 months ago

We went to Roli last night for an impromptu birthday celebration. The decor is amazing - think 40’s Art Deco glam. Very tastefully done. The bar is beautiful, bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable and we had drinks in our hands within minutes of being greeted and ordering, which I found to be impressive on a Friday night at 7. This became a theme for the night. Everyone who served us was extremely knowledgeable and everything we ordered came out perfectly cooked and with impeccable timing. I could eat the mushrooms and polenta everyday for the rest of my life. And don’t sleep on the milk punch bergamot drink - it was phenomenal. Our server was so sweet - we were stuffed and passed on dessert and she still brought us a little plate with happy birthday on it with a couple truffles. Cannot wait to go back!

Hilary Stearns

3 months ago

We had our anniversary dinner at ROLi tonight and it was just a beautifully magical night. The food was incredible, the service was top notch, and the atmosphere was a dream. You know you’ve found a new favorite spot when you are already planning on coming back before the bill even arrives. The Baked Alaska was incredible!

Jonas Katona

7 months ago

We went for their Hungarian night, which as of now is on Tuesdays. As someone who went to Hungary almost every summer as a child to visit family, I've always missed Hungarian food in the US. Even good Hungarian food is very hard to find where I've lived. Hence, I was so happy to find this place. They make things a bit differently from what I'm used to, but still "magyaros" and "hagyományos," just with a bit of some fine-dining and personal touches from the chef, which were welcome. For instance, never tasted that much köménymag (?) in a gulyás, and they may have toned down the intensity of garlic I'm used to on lángos. Nonetheless, these are quite subjective, and the food was still quite flavorful, delicious, and fulfilling—just what I was looking for. I'm looking forward to trying other Hungarian offerings in the future if they switch things up! My favorite dish was the csirkepaprikás—they nailed it with the flavors and texture. Lángos and fánk can often be too oily for my tastes, but these were perfect without sacrificing the flavor. The apricot jam and the powdered sugar on the fánk were awfully nostalgic for me and reminiscent of the baked goods I'd had frequently in Hungary. Really, all of it was delicious. This was the first time my girlfriend ever tried Hungarian food, and this place left an excellent first impression. The ambience inside was interesting and alluring—sort of higher energy for dine dining, yet with the lighting perfect and some elegance. The service was decent, and the waiter and waitresses cut to the chase with their questions and communications. Will definitely come here again, maybe for their schnitzel night. Gratulálok a szakácsnak! 🙂

Gianmarco D'Emilia

2 months ago

The Chef's Tasting at the counter was an incredible experience. Sitting right by the action made it so much fun to watch the bustling kitchen and anticipate which dish was coming to us next. I’m usually indecisive when it comes to ordering, so leaving the menu completely in the chef’s hands was the perfect choice. I can’t wait to return to explore their different weekly themes, and I’ll definitely be back for another tasting when the seasonal menu updates.

Naftali Kaminski

3 months ago

Great surprise. We heard the place was great, but to be frank - menu looked as if was a bit all over the place with Hungarian and European standards. I also don’t like to be charged separately for bread. But. The waiter was friendly and welcoming. Cocktails were superb. Bread was great! Firsts - Onion soup, Goulash, anchovy toasts, crockets were great. Sides - we tried all types were great. Beef Bourguignons with mash potatoes, steak, and cod were good. Deserts, and especially baked Alaska were gorgeous. Overall - good to be so positively surprised - we’ll be back! Great addition to the New Haven restaurant scenery.

Astrid Rodriguez

4 months ago

we had an absolutely lovely dining experience at Roli tonight ! the staff were beyond friendly and knowledgeable. we loved every dish but the burrata and langos ended up being our favorite dishes of the night. the mocktails were delicious as well! the restaurant itself is beautifully designed , it has such a warm atmosphere. we will definitely be back as it was a lovely way to celebrate my birthday :) many thanks for your generosity!

Sandra Miller

4 months ago

As you walk in you know you walked into a special place. We sat at the chef's table and WOW so glad we did. It was like watching a perfectly choreographed dance with the chef. The service was excellent. The food was OMG, I can't even think of the best words. It the kind that you can't eat anymore because your stuffed but yet you can't stop eating because it's so good. I will definitely be going back sooner than later. Compliments to Chef Rolan and his incredible team!!

Bethany Meyer

4 months ago

This Hungarian restaurant is so delicious and super cute. I was in Budapest last year visiting the Christmas Markets and their menu includes some of my favorite foods from that trip (and the markets). I went with a friend and we got the langos and mushroom+polenta starters (SO good!). It was Monday, which is the schnitzel special night. We split the eggplant version (I’m a vegetarian) and between that and the apps we were stuffed. Great portions and I love that they have good vegetarian options. Can’t wait to go back! We spent about $50 each (with tip) covering three plates of food and cocktails. Desserts looked amazing but we were so full.