Scoozzi Trattoria and Wine Bar, New Haven

Whether you enter from the street level via elevator or from the terrace below, Scoozzi's will delight and surprise you. Despite its location in a post-modern concrete structure, the interior is warm and bright, with a funky vegetable mural in the main dining area. A grand dining area and a stylish wine bar, along with patio seating is on offer here. The menu starts with innovative salads and pizzettes and moves on to creative pastas, risottos and a variety of meats and seafood as the main dishes. Have a bite of Cozze Prince Edward Island Mussels in a lemon-garlic broth with Escarole and Sardinian Couscous or Paella Jumbo Gulf Shrimp with scallops, mussels, clams, chicken and house made Pork Sausage with peas, red peppers and saffron. There is a jazz brunch on Sundays, and great outdoor seating in warm weather for people watching.