Restaurants in Hamden

“I like it here mixed crowd Neighborhood bar”

“Amazing! Every dish was exceptional. What a gem to find.”

“Amazing place!!

Went to this place for the first time with my friends, and were originally drawn to the interior decorating. If you look closely, the lights are in the shapes of dumpling steam boxes!! Dumplings are their specialty, and the restaurant even features a look-and-see glass box called the “Bao Lab”, where you can watch, interact with the cooks, and even record the process!!

I ordered the crab rangoons and the brisket ramen, SO DELICIOUS. We also ordered the pork and crab dumplings to share, and you get a box of 6 for $13, which is pretty reasonable! Great staff, very attentive and personable. Our servers were Patrick and Jodie, and they took very good care of us!!

The only complaint I can muster is that the soup was a little cold, but that’s only because they wanted to ensure our food all came out at once!

Great place for a first-try or if you want to try something new, with delicious food, great servers, and a fantastic atmosphere.

8/10!!”

“Will was our server today and in previous times here and he was wonderful. Very hospitable great personality. I will only ask for well when I come to this restaurant.”

“This is a wonderful Black owned family restaurant and bar. The food, drinks and service are very good and the atmosphere has a warm and inviting vibe. There is Comedy Night on Thursdays and a DJ and Karaoke on Fridays. The entertainment is top notch in this safe venue where the mature can relax and enjoy themselves comfortably. I love going to this restaurant.”

“We ordered takeout for the 1st time. Delicious all around! Very impressed. Can’t wait to visit and eat in the restaurant soon!”

“Great fresh food, relaxed atmosphere and good value.”

“Pork fried rice and orange 🍊 chicken ,beef teryaki and its price right, excellent fresh hot The people that waited on me where so courteous with me and my Walker they bring it out to the car they held the door this place is really nice and atmosphere too So if you are disabled with a Walker or wheelchair it is a must go to Asian cuisine check it out”

“Playwright was the perfect place for our small wedding! The staff was amazing and food and drinks were perfect, delicious and plentiful. Great space and very helpful with nearby vendors. Love love loved my day!!”

“We stopped in for some stuffed breads and tried some italian pastry.They where all excellant and be back for sure.”

“We had fun and Gabby was amazing. Everything is fresh and delicious. It was perfect for my sister's birthday. They have good cocktails too.”

“Great vibe there. Waitresses and Bartenders are amazing!”

“Service was very attentive. Food for a party of three was a notch above what we expected. Lively Mexican music playing during a Wednesday lunch. Attractive interior, with outdoor seating available in back when the weather gets warmer.”

“Awesome foods, staffs very friendly and accomodating.”

“A Marine and Officer took his wife for 24 years anniversary dinner Asked for a military or police discount and they gave us a free dessert Dinner was delicious and when we got home the dessert was absolutely awesome Definitely recommend John & Flavia”

“This place was so good!

I came here with my family for my sisters graduation from high school, and it was honestly one of the best experience I had!

Thank you so much! Especially the ramen, the calamari, the rock shrimp, and the many other things on the menu! Will be coming alone sometimes!”

“We just hosted a baby shower at Cafe Amici and can’t rave enough about them! The staff was exceptional, helpful and so kind. The food was also outstanding! Our event was buffet style and they made sure we never ran out of any options while keeping the food hot and delicious. Lindsay was especially lovely and cheerful, you’d think she was just as excited to be there as we were! We will absolutely be back!”

“First time ordering, two different meals plus desserts. Wonderful flavors. Love the option to pick how spicy we wanted. Dessert was light and great. Best of all the Naan.. we ordered two different Naan and Paneer Naan was the winner in my home.”

“My Family and I went there for the first time to see Anthem Road (great band) but will definitely make this Bar one of our Go to places. Great food. Great service. Great atmosphere. Very friendly people that work there”

“I go every day to get coffee from my faves, Shelia and Camille! The Chai is my go-to, but I sometimes get a Caramel Macchiato from them if I need some more caffeine. Only issue is they always run out of bagels and pastries by around 11am and I'm lucky if I can get anything like that later on. Probably the best dining hall station on campus, but go early if you wanna get something to eat. They need to get more food inventory.”

“SonoBana is by far the best Sushi here in CT. The absolute freshness ingredients at all times. The friendly staff goes over and beyond to make you feel welcome. We’ve been coming to SonoBana for years. High Recommend!!”

“1st time at this establishment, Abigail the host was amazing 🤩 and friendly, very clean and updated pizza 🍕 place with plenty of tables and seating, we ordered a small Pizza to go.. very delicious coming directly out of the brick oven. 5 ⭐, go check it out.. we will be back again, thanks for the great chat about Italy Abigail, see you soon, Jeff and Mike.”

“The pizza was absolutely gas, fresh, flavorful, and honestly some of the best I’ve had. Both my uncles make delicious pizza and you can really taste the care and quality in every slice. Great food and great people, definitely recommend.”

“Fried Salmon Amazing Dixwell ave Hamden Connecticut”

“The service was really good. And the food came really quickly and it was so good.. Im definetly coming back when I'm in San francisco. Also the view is beautiful.”

“Excellent food generous portions and a wide ranging menu. Definitely a must try for Mexican Food.”

“Incredible Pizza and Wings!”

“Sunday afternoon visit. Great food and great service.”

“We were visiting from out of state and had the best experience! Our server was great and the food was incredible and very generous portions. The best hibachi I’ve ever had”

“Amazing food and atmosphere. Will be back weekly.”

“Lovely little video store cafe. Great lattes and staff, fun-ky environment, and all around local vibes :) I usually go there to work. Saw a ton a cute friend groups of all ages getting together.”

“Shai was amazing and helpful! She was by herself briefly at the time i went in and handled cooking, cashiering and answering all my questions so efficiently i had to leave a review to ensure she gets her deserved recognition!”

“I was impressed by the saag and Makki roti. It was so fresh, so hot, so comforting. The taste is authentic. The owners are so friendly, so sweet and so hospitable. You’ll be impressed by their parathas and samosas!”

“Great breakfast burrito. So flavorful. Cute little place to eat. Service could use a little improvement. Acknowledgement when you walk in the door and you’re the only one in line. Hello how can I help you would step it up a notch.”

“Amazing food and people, building and supporting community”

“We love this place! Everyone here is so nice and friendly. This is our favorite poke place by far in the area. Their drinks such as their fruit slushies (would highly recommend the watermelon slushie!) and boba are also delicious. This is one of our consistent go to restaurants. Would highly recommend and we also see a lot of people doing take out from here!!”

“This food is so good this is a blessing to Hamden i can eat it everyday keep up the good work blessings to you and your family i love love this place nice and friendly and very humble family ???”

“I ordered a few trays of cookies for a party I was hosting. I called, a little flustered because I was feeling very last minute. I explained how many people I was hosting and that I didn’t know what or how many to order. They were unbelievably patient with me and told me they would take care of it. And did they ever!!!! Freshly baked, beautifully presented, and SO DELICIOUS! I was thrilled. Guests impressed. Delightful variety. I will be back and I highly recommend you check them out!!!”

“This was my first time at Wentworth’s, and I’m so glad a friend recommended it—especially because they offer dog-friendly ice cream! It was my pup’s 8th birthday, and I couldn’t find a place that felt special enough until I heard about Wentworth’s. The team at the counter was amazing—so friendly, helpful, and genuinely excited when they heard it was her big day. My dog devoured her birthday treat (tail wags of approval!), and my mom and I were equally impressed. She had the chocolate chip raspberry and I had the peanut butter Oreo—both were absolutely delicious. The flavors were rich, creamy, and just hit the spot. We left with full hearts and full stomachs. We’ll definitely be back very soon. Thanks, Wentworth’s, for making our celebration so sweet!”

“This place is amazing, the food always taste fresh and the staff is so friendly I would definitely recommend this place to anyone that is trying to enjoy a tasty meal”

“Great food, great music..”

“went here for the first time yesterday based off of a recommendation. food was excellent, staff was friendly, the place was immaculate. highly recommend”

“its the best pizza in town chicken bacon ranch its the best as the spinach and cheese white pizza”

“Tonna made our visit to Dave’s Hot Chicken so much better with her friendly, upbeat energy. She was quick, attentive, and clearly took pride in getting our order right. It’s rare to get service this good and this genuine, big thanks to her!”

“Best Sub Shop In Town!! Awesome selection of great Subs, Sandwiches & Wraps!!!”

“Good espresso and friendly service”

“I absolutely love Whitney Pizza. Been grabbing take out from this place since they opened. Pizza would best be described as a cross
Between New Haven & NYC styles. These guys use quality ingredients and it is reflected I. The end product as well as the prices, which are slightly high, but absolutely worth it considering the quality. In addition to great pizza the wings at Whitney are amazing. Huge, meaty, super flavorful, FRESH wings are very hard to avoid.
They are open super late (between 1-3am while school is in session at The Q. Primarily takeout & delivery (they have a couple of tables and a few barstools), however the place is very clean. Even the restroom is glistening.

If you are traveling on the Merritt or I-91 a pit stop at Whitney pizza is the pro move.”

“I live nearby, and the take-out is solid every single time. Some of the more “upscale” Thai restaurants in the area aren’t as authentic, and you’ll never find portions like at Thai Spice! Call ahead”

“Been going there for 15 years, foods always good”

“Sweet, funky spot for coffee and lots of other things. True coffee house feel. Drinks were spot on. Wish we had time to hang out in the comfy chairs and take it all in.”

“Delicious ice cream from a local and highly community oriented source. Kelly and her staff are wonderful and the ice cream is so good!”

“Over a decade of deliciousness! It’s been 10 years, and I can still remember the Shrimp Bisque and other scrumptious soups. There was always an allergen-friendly option, which was just barely catching on back then. My husband would have soups delivered to the hospital if he couldn’t have lunch with me in person. Every time it rains in San Diego, we think of Soup Girl. So many flavors, very fond memories.”

“Beautiful place!!!!! Smoothies are made to order with fresh ingredients WITH LOVE! Service is amazing and friendly, ordering is quick and simple. I love the hang out spots in there and the overall aesthetic. I plan to go back to try food items off the menu, but the pins colada smoothie is to die for!!”

“First visit. My seafood noodle bowl was outstanding. The curry broth was great. My husband had a beef and veggie taco bowl. Will be back to try more things”

“Best pizza in the area……Friendly atmosphere.”

“Love this place. Great pub food. Very reasonable. A mixture of Q college students and locals. Love their burgers BUT recently they seem to have changed the patty for the worse. Not nearly as tasty. If its because of a cost issue raise your price a buck and please go back to the old patty.”

“We had our wedding tasting here. So delicious!!”

“Awesome empanadas and great food”

“Great wait staff Food was delish”

“There's a good amount of parking in their lot that runs alongside the Farmington Trail. There's indoor and outdoor seating available. Inside is comfortable, with a diner atmosphere in a well maintained and clean restaurant. The food is very good with reasonable sized servings at good prices. Definitely will be back!”

“This is my fourth time coming in. I usually just get a drink. Lakisha is nice polite take orders the way I asked Brandon is the first time you meeting him today. The young lady at the register is polite pretty much. The atmosphere is pretty nice. I try not to eat out much but today I’m just gonna get some fries and maybe some of them new nuggets”

“The best chopped cheese ever !!! The owner is always nice and friendly atmosphere!!! I always get either chopped cheese or steak and cheese and never disappointed!!!”

“This is the best bakery hands down. May the Lord continue to bless Mr. Andrew and his phenomenal desserts!!!! I had a great time and the pastries were delicious.”

“Always a pleasure..staff goes out of their way to make you feel at home..fast ..friendly..delicious..as an Italian I was hesitant to try pizza ..but let me tell you it was absolutely delicious..recommend the meat lovers pizza ..homemade sauce..great mozzarella..bring the kids .. 5 stars!!!”

“We tried the new North Haven location. The food was absolutely delicious! We had their monthly special “ispycherrypie” which is lemon chicken!! Soo good, highly recommend!!”

“Ordered stuffed bread for a party, and should have ordered more because they were devoured. Great selection of vegetarian and meat stuffed breads which are all delicious.”

“Awesome service. It's always a pleasure and great experience when I come in town.”

“Man , honestly hasn't changed at all since I needed a highchair, I still to this day use there home frys as the basis for all to hope too be some what close to..I remember being with my Great Grandfather, my Great uncle Bernie, and my father (all of whom have passed away) I might live in Minneapolis MN now but I am fortunate that the memories are in my mind forever . Thankful that this land marke is still the same place I remember. Thank you so very much for the years of turn n burn Greatness”

“They have pistachio milk! A double pistachio matcha is my guilty pleasure. The ladies there really hustle and still are always so friendly. Bring a $ for a tip, they deserve it. ☺️🍵”

“Not only are the staff very friendly and attentive, the food is awesome. Always fresh food and fresh bread. My new favorite spot for a good quality chicken cutlet or my go to Georgia hot, egg and cheese. What ever your craving is, it will be satisfied. G&Y 💪”

“🥰 Love this place! Great gourmet sandwiches and salads! Quite reasonably priced and large portions! Very friendly owners! <3”

“I would like to take this opportunity to tell everyone at Legend Pizza
Thank you so much . I just ordered a Steak Sub and a Italian Combo sub. Everything was so DELICIOUS. Thank you again. And all of your delivery people are always so nice.”

“incredible sandwich and service. super fresh ingredients and maybe the best bread I've ever had. highly recommend.”

“Decided to give it a try because it was recommended by a friend. Well placed recommendation. The food was great, The staff was attentive and friendly. The prices were very reasonable. I'll be back again soon.”

“The food is great and the owners and staff are very friendly . The food is always good too .”

“Such a cute place. Coffee phenomenal. Haven't had anything to eat there YET. looks good though. Service is always outstanding.

Kid-friendliness: Absolutely!”

“Food was absolutely amazing! I did not want to stop eating. I even ordered a second order after I finished my first! If I could afford to eat out everyday, I would eat here every day of my life!”

“3bars available, 1 in the main area near what can be a seating area or dance floor depending on event.Another by pool tables and DJ booth and a 3rd in another sit/standing area. Nice enclosed but out door area with seating. 8 large screen tvs and a projector used for many activities sports, presentations, DJs. Great for a nice cool out lounge. Even better for events as well. Food is delicious and freshly made. Without a doubt the worth the wait. Wait time for food is minimal not excessive. Wait times for seating depending on event. Great hospitality.”

“Delicious food!! Too bad they changed to throw away dishes & utensils. I have always loved their food.”

“I really don’t post reviews but this food was soooo good I have to. I’m a woman raised by a Southern Belle who cooked, catered and was well-known in the food arena. I had fried chicken, collard greens and potato salad. Closest meal I’ve ever had to my mother’s cooking. So well cooked. Thank you for a wonderful Sunday dinner. Hats off to the Chef! We will be back. #lifetimecustomer”

“I have used Steve twice so far and he made absolutely fabulous cakes. I find my designs on the internet and send to him. You will not be disappointed using him. He also delivers on time or early and the cake tastes amazing 😍”

“I was recommended this place and I was left very satisfied. The menu itself was very simple and filled with variety, the inside was very nice and atmospheric and the workers are very polite. The beef I ordered was well worth it and very tender, flavorful and juicy. The rice, salad and fries were also very great as well. I definitely would recommend this spot!”

“So far, I’ve only had the chicken and broccoli which is very good, but I have to say the real star out of the two items I ordered was the hot and sour soup! They’re hot and Sour soup is the best I’ve had in the area hands-down however it is very spicy so if you don’t want it spicy, ask them to alter it. Update I tried the curry shrimp and it was the best curry shrimp dish of any Chinese food establishment I’ve ever been to.”

“Great family and great food!!”

“Definitely a must try food is very good highly recommend very friendly staff”

“pork & rice served hot & fresh”

“I went to a Teriyaki Madness restaurant in Handen for the first time yesterday and it was a great experience. The food was delicious, healthy and fresh, and the best part was the service. The attendants, Chelsea, Amaya and Jenaya were simply wonderful. They helped us choose the best deal and order, and they were extremely friendly throughout the whole process. My family and I loved it and we will definitely recommend it.”

“Very nice young lady served me!!”

“The best hot dog ever. Classic.”

“Got two boba teas here. My son didn't like his first matcha so they remade him one for free. The teas look and taste great! Just make sure to stir before you drink lol”

“I recommend the Curry Bean Curd with Onions. It is a vegetarian dish that comes with white rice and it also has peppers, baby corn, and carrots. The taste was really outstanding and crispy. I'd like to try kung Pao tofu next time.”

“Very friendly staff/ bartenders. Excellent food. Always Good vibes. Great location.”

“A fave since I was a little kid.”

“Outstanding experience at this Pokemoto location! The food quality is consistently fresh and flavorful, the staff are genuinely friendly and attentive, and the restaurant is spotless and well-maintained. Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for a great poke bowl. I’ll definitely be coming back again!”

“GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE+1(8O5)-41O 5OO2 NO NONSENSE AND GREAT ASSISTANCE!!!”

“Thai Smile is amazing! My coworkers and I have sampled nearly every item on the menu and they are all delicious! The owners and staff are so friendly and welcoming. Our favorite dishes are the Massaman Curry, Tamarind Shrimp, and Spicy Bamboo, but every dish is so tasty and flavorful. Absolutely the best Thai food around!!”

“Chain restaurant that exists everywhere in this country… this specific one still sticks out mainly for Maribeth and Marisol, two great people who work here who I have zero complaints. IHOP food is always great too.”

“I love this ice cream place it is great place for friends and family!!”