29 Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Hamden

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

“Stopped in for lunch and everything was delicious. The Bibimbap beef was amazing they made it spicy just how I like it. The bulgogi rice bowl was also really tasty, and the ramen was great too.

If you’re in Hamden and looking for good Japanese and Korean-style food, definitely swing by Donburiya Cafe and grab a bite. Highly recommend!“

“Great food, great music..“

“I can’t recommend this place highly enough. I used to get Halal Guys on the green in New Haven for years and was so disappointed when it closed. I’d say Shah’s is even better and more authentic to the “Halal food truck” roots. A combo plate is enough for two meals. Definitely a go-to spot.“

“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“

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

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

“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!!“

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

“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“

“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.“

“Excellent soups. Friendly staff. Great place to go to“

“One of the best meals we've had in a long time! Cocktails, main coarse and dessert. Yum!
I loved the Seafood Tower and hubby enjoyed his Fajita Nochos. Dessert was big enough for two. Our server was Awesome! Loved our experience!!! All new tables inside really looked good. They are celebrating their 22 years anniversary serving good food and very well proportioned. Thank you Ixtapa for a great Sunday afternoon. And thanks for more than enough leftover to take home for dinner tonight. Four meals.. Yeah!“

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

“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!!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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!“

“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!!“

“A fave since I was a little kid.“

“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.“

“Very nice young lady served me!!“

“We used Eli's On Whitney to celebrate my dad’s passing instead of doing a traditional funeral, and this was 100% the right choice.

We rented the downstairs space, which comfortably held around 50–80 people and gave us room to make it feel personal... memory tables, photos, all of it. They were very easy to work with from the beginning and let us have a lot of control over how everything looked and felt, which mattered a lot for something like this.

We went over all the food options ahead of time and everything was clearly laid out and communicated (timing, setup, etc.), which made the day itself run smoothly without us having to think about it. The buffet worked well for a gathering like this and everything came out on time.

There is an option for a bar downstairs, but we kept it upstairs..which worked out... It gave people a chance to step away, take a breath, and come back when they were ready.
Only thing to note is the downstairs space isn’t wheelchair accessible, so just something to keep in mind depending on your group.

They made something that could have been overwhelming feel really manageable. It didn’t feel like a “package” event..it felt like we were able to do it our way, and that meant a lot.

Would absolutely recommend if you’re looking for a space that’s flexible, organized, and easy to work with..especially for more personal gatherings like this.“

“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!“

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

“Hey, it's your girl, Honest Review. IHOP was a great ending to my day. I had the steak with mashed potatoes and green beans. My son had the kids burger with fries, 2 chicken tenders with waffles, He's a growing boy, y'all, lol. Our waitress was very courteous and kind she attended to us in a very mindful way. It was a quieter time of day. Not many people were dining in the meal was fresh and tasty. The presentation was good. This is my second time visiting, and I will def visit when in the Hamden area again.“

“We like the thin crust pizza very much. It’s one of our favorites.“

“This is your classic Chinese takeout place-- but they have a few tables AND they let you use the restroom, which not all Chinese takeout places do. The restroom was pleasant. The place wasn't fancy: no table cloths, casual attire, normal Chinese takeout prices. I got the shrimp with Chinese vegetables and brown rice. The sauce was a bit too sweet. There weren't many shrimp in there -- which is common with Chinese food -- and one of them tasted a bit off, but I didn't get sick. The vegetables and brown rice were good. It was basically exactly what you would expect. There was a good selection of vegetables -- and they had a broccoli free option, which I like, because broccoli gives me gas. The neighborhood is depressing. There's a lot of litter in the gutter. I was able to find street parking nearby with no problem, even though it was Friday evening.“