Restaurants in Hamden

“The staff is so sweet, the atmosphere is sophisticated for an AYCE, and the food is simply divine! I really prefer the airy and light peaceful interior here compared to other dingy and dark AYCE places. There’s nothing better than peacefully sipping hot green tea during lunchtime. Something small would be replacing the black window blinds with some nice light curtains. But high quality fresh sushi and sashimi should be the main focus”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“This place is amazing authentic Mexican food the staff is super nice food is great, excellent environment affordable price I go there at least once a week just to enjoy the guacamole and chips

Kid-friendliness: The owner is very friend always welcome us”

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

“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”

“My favorite Indian Cuisine Restaurant.”

“Awesome foods, staffs very friendly and accomodating.”

“Everything about the food here was great. I went alone as I do most places that I do reviews for because I have time to sit and think about my food, the service, the environment, as oppose to when I’m with friends or family, which can be sometimes distracting. The sushi here is great. It’s a good lunch spot for yourself or with a friend. It’s definitely not the spot to take a large group.
My favorite sushi roll was the sweet potato roll.”

“Love the vibe @ No Worries!”

“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.”

“The best Grilled Chicken “Panino” I have ever had!! Flavors were delicious. A light sandwich that didn’t make you feel like a load after you ate it. The bread was soft and fluffy. The chicken was cooked perfect. Just a great sandwich!! Couldn’t out it down once I took a bite so the picture is after I inhaled it ☺️”

“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!!”

“it was my first time there. so glad i finnaly stopped in. The service was good and the dood was delicious!”

“Such a lovely venue for that special occasion....hosted my sister's retirement brunch a couple of weeks ago. Everyone loved their entree. Went back for drinks with a friend and had the amazing shrimp special on a Thursday. Loved it. And going back today....”

“Fried Salmon Amazing Dixwell ave Hamden Connecticut”

“Had an enjoyable time having dinner with friends. The food was delicious and reasonably priced. The chef was engaging and funny. His preparation was a highlight of the dining experience. The atmosphere was nice and I noticed other patrons seemed to enjoy themselves as well. I would recommend Sakura Garden for a pleasant dining experience.”

“Just grabbed a pizza and wings from Star Pizza, and I couldn't be happier. The pizza was exactly how I like it—crispy crust, just the right amount of toppings—and the wings were spot-on. What really stood out was the customer service. The young man at the front desk was super respectful and kind, and he went out of his way to make sure everything was just right. Definitely planning to come back soon!”

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

“Incredible Pizza and Wings!”

“I would’ve thought that a video rental store wouldn’t last very long in the age of on demand streaming. But what if you want to watch an old silent film? Or An obscure foreign film? Or maybe you still have a VCR hanging around & you don’t know what to do with it. Well, BEST VIDEO & CULTURAL CENTER is the place for you. They have a mind shattering huge archive of movies. There is also a coffee bar that serves all types of coffee & tea as well as beer & wine. I do believe I have found a new happy place! The employees are very friendly & super knowledgable about films of all genres. I’d highly recommend that you stop by & check it out. After 1 visit you’ll probably become a happy regular customer.”

“HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!! FIVE STAR BAKERY!! Jodi, the owner of Sweet Seidner’s Bake Shop is fabulous, a true professional who takes the time to listen to her customer’s needs. She customized and personalized cookies for a baby shower. Creative and artistic, Jodi created beautiful and yummy cookies. Additionally, she was responsive and communicative during the process and shipped the cookies in time for the shower. Wonderful company!”

“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 ???”

“Fantastic poké bowls and delicious bubble tea. They give you plenty of protein in your bowl, about 2x from what I normally get in my bowls. 👍🏻

Easily got two meals out of my double protein bowl!! The tuna and shrimp were very fresh.

It's a cute little family run spot with a few tables and they also offer take out.

They also have some cool toys and trinkets for sale too.”

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

“Kevin and his wife are almost like family there! I travel from Prospect since this is the closest to "real" pizza and the crust does not taste like cardboard. I'm moving to Shelton and will be visiting them from there soon!!”

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

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

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

“We had a great lunch here today. Pozole, Chile Rellenos, Chicken Enchiladas Suizas, Guacamole, tortillas and chips. The salsas were also great. Really authentic and tasty! Highly recommend. BYOB.”

“Great atmosphere and tasty bites. The coffee & food always tastes amazing! The frozen coffee is a MUST have.

It's a nice stop especially if you're walking/biking on the Farmington Canal.”

“walked in for an iced coffee and a sandwich. sandwich is absolutely delicious - it’s on a perfectly tangy sourdough and full of fresh greens. highly recommend stopping in if you do pickup at st. rita’s :)”

“Great food, great music..”

“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”

“Awesome empanadas and great food”

“Loved this place. Don't get to Hamden much, but it's worth the trip. I judge my coffee by how much cream and /or sugar I need. I needed none. Make this a stop when in Hamden.”

“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!”

“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 really enjoy coming here. The food here is really good and the atmosphere is really nice. They have really good service and really good portion sizes of food. I totally recommend.”

“Love their steak and cheese sub. These guys are quick, friendly, and good at what they do.

Parking: Usually a few spots in the lot behind it or on the street nearby.”

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

“I was driving from NJ to Boston and looked for a bakery on the way to bring a gift of pastries for a friend. Stopped in to DiSorbo's and am I happy I did. What a WOW! the tarts with custard were absolutely delicious and tasted super fresh.. special call out was the lemon tart with chocolate icing.. there are no words.. I wish I lived closer so I could go back every day and gain 20 pounds :)”

“Never a disappointing meal from this spot, perfect Thai takeout in the area

Vegetarian options: Most dishes can be made with veg

Parking: Free lot”

“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!!”

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

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

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

Kid-friendliness: Absolutely!”

“Stopped for dinner prior to the hockey game. Burger Fish sandwich slaw snd onion rings. Everything was great. Staff was excellent plus pleasant professional Dining room was clean food was delicious fresh plentiful. Could not have been better.”

“I came here a few months ago. I was hungry and needed a quick bite before class. I ordered some buffalo wings and they weren’t bad at all for a convenience store. The chicken was cooked just right, it wasn’t too crunchy and it had a good amount of meat. But, the buffalo sauce had a weird aftertaste, I’m not sure how to describe it.

The store is very clean and there’s a large selection of snacks and drinks to choose from. The owner was pretty nice too. I would definitely come here again and order the other food on the menu.”

“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”

“Best price around for a meal. Hot and fresh. The sauces might benefit from some fresh garlic and ginger I can say that about most Chinese restaurants, but I'm eating leftovers now and it tastes better a little while later.”

“I moved 4 years ago, but I know it’s still THE BEST! I started coming her at 16 every Friday to get bread. I’m 51. Meet the family and find out how good they are! You won’t be disappointed.

Dietary restrictions: Always”

“Exceeded my expectations! I ordered through door dash and was so happy with the quality considering it was delivery. The salsa tasted so fresh and the chips are definitely homemade. They tasted like they'd just come out the fryer after 30 sec in the microwave. For my entree I got the Chicken Burrito which was amazing. It had so much flavor and was huge. Half of it is plenty to fill even the biggest appetite. I will definitely order from here again!”

“We celebrated Margot’s bday here this morning and Wilson the owner made it extra special for us by showing us how the coffee beans were ground and also let Lisa take the wheel - we had a blast!”

“I really like this place for amazing salads. All ingredients are fresh and there are many choices. The açaí bowls are hands down one of the best I’ve had. My reason for not giving 5 stars is because of service. I know the workers are busy preparing phone orders but when you have people in the shop, serve us! I feel like I spend a lot of time waiting to be helped. Last tip: get the Fig dressing , the dressing alone is a reason to get a salad!! You won’t be disappointed.”

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

“My very first delivery was Absolutely what I expected. My food arrived on time and it was steaming hot. I was very satisfied and the service was good from ordering all the way to delivery. Thanks again. I will be ordering more.???”

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

“I like it here mixed crowd Neighborhood bar”

“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.”

“Great wait staff Food was delish”

“la comida y atención muy buena”

“I usually order the lemon pepper wings and they are Great and delicious and Always Hot”

“Chamos makes you feel like you're home on your own patio especially with the new patio dedicated to cigar smoking two different outside patio 1 with a bar outside”

“A awesome lounge to visit. See new and old friends. Have wonderful food, drinks and a great time. I think it awesome place to relax and enjoy yourself. I give it Thumbs up ?.”

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

“A fave since I was a little kid.”

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

“Great family and great food!!”

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

“First time coming here I received amazing customer service from all employees I encountered. One of the employees from the looseleaf staff was so sweet and kind to me and made me feel welcome and helped me choose what I wanted to eat while I was there with my friend. The food was great I would totally eat add this to my list of places to come back to ??”

“This is not fast food. It is fresh prepared food. The burgers are always prepared to order as well as the fries. The tables are always clean and the trash areas is always neat. The employees are always friendly and courteous. I highly recommend this Hamden location.”

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

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

“Very nice young lady served me!!”

“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!!”

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

“pedí alitas plain (sin empanado), no tenían sabor, el cuerito mongo, sin tostar y no estaban completamente cocinadas. San Germán, PR”

“Use to order here a long time ago, and ordered recently not knowing it was under new management. Felt for a slice of pizza, but since they didn't have slices, I brought a small pizza. The second time I requested it a certain way and he delivered. I ate the entire box, you would think I was eating for 2, guest my appetite is back. The sauce did not burn my chest at all and I ate it late at night. I would recommend ordering from here.”

“owner threatened to shoot my girlfriend and I'm a tenant here slumlord have to pull teeth to get stuff fixed around her when I moved in he never painted made me paint with a fused back screens where wriped had to pull teeth to get fixed faucet leaked had to pull teeth most worthless landlord I ever dealt with all they want is the MONEY DONT WANT TO FIX NOTHING MY WINDOWS LEAK THE WIND BLOWS IN MY APARTMENT AND RAIN WATER TOO TOLD HIM MORE THEN 5 TIMS AND STILL HASNT FIXED THE LEAKY WINDOWS”