Hamden Restaurant Week Details Announced: Here’s What To Know

HAMDEN, CT — The 13th Annual Hamden Restaurant Week will take place from Monday, Oct. 16 through Saturday, Oct. 21, the Hamden Regional Chamber of Commerce and presenting sponsor Bankwell announced in a news release.

“We are delighted to work with Bankwell again. This is the eighth year that Bankwell has partnered with the Chamber to sponsor this important annual event,” Hamden Regional Chamber President Nancy Dudchik said. “Twelve years ago, when we launched Hamden Restaurant Week, we never would have expected it to grow as much as it has. With so many different and new restaurants offering unique options, this week has become a yearly destination for people, from all over the state, to come and experience Hamden’s local eateries. We encourage the community to come out especially this week and support local dining.”

Participating restaurants agree to offer a range of either a $9 to $16 prix fixe lunch, a $20 to $36 prix fixe dinner or both.

“A great new resource this year is the new Hello Hamden Community App which has all Restaurant Week information including all the restaurants and their offerings right on your phone!” according to a news release. “Download free on any iPhone or Android. You can also visit www.iloverestaurantweek.com.”

The 2023 Participating Restaurants (as of Oct. 10) are:

• Aunt Chilada’s, 3931 Whitney Avenue
• Bistro Latina, 1995 Whitney Avenue
• Eli’s on Whitney, 2392 Whitney Avenue
• Ibiza Tapas and Wine Bar, 1832 Dixwell Avenue
• Ixtapa Mexican Family Restaurant, 2547 Whitney Avenue
• Ristorante Luce, 2987 Whitney Avenue
• Let It Be Thai Cafe, 1559 Dixwell Whitney Avenue
• Roishi Ramen, 2308 Whitney Avenue
• The Playwright Irish Pub & Restaurant, 1232 Whitney Avenue
• Wood-N-Tap Bar & Grill, 2100 Dixwell Avenue

“We are also excited to partner with Hamden Department of Arts & Culture,” officials wrote in the news release. “They will, once again, organize local musicians throughout the week at participating restaurants. The Hello Hamden App and iloverestaurantweek.com has a list of performances and their venue.”