5 Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Hamden

5 restaurants available nearby

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1. Pacifico - New Haven, CT

4.6

Exceptional(1430)

Price: Moderate

• Latin / Spanish • New Haven

Booked 5 times today

We are located in the heart of downtown New Haven NY times, Zagat, Hartford Courant rated, featuring extraordinary Nuevo-Latino cuisine. Along with traditional tapas, some of our signature dishes include Seafood Paella, Skirt Steak with Chino-Latino stir fried rice, Caramelized Salmon and Dulce de Leche Cheesecake. Among some other favorites are our Sangria and award winning Mojitos (Best Mojito – CT Magazine) which will surely liven your day.

2. Olives and Oil

4.5

Awesome(228)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • New Haven

Booked 13 times today

Brought to you by the team at Elm City Social, Olives and Oil explores Chef John Brennan's modern take on rustic Italian cuisine, wine, and life in a vintage setting.What you'll find inside: fresh ingredients, small plates, brick oven-fired pizza, and a delicious raw bar.Serving lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch!

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3. The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

4.7

Exceptional(693)

Price: Expensive

• American • Wallingford

Booked 28 times today

The Library Wine Bar & Bistro is a hot spot in Wallingford, known for its comfortable fire-side seating and beautiful old-world charm. It's got a high overall rating from customers, with many praising the fantastic food, great service, and charming ambiance. Reviewers have particularly enjoyed the 'fantastic' food and 'excellent' service, and the restaurant is often described as a 'charming' and 'historic' location.

4. Lockworks Tavern

4.4

Awesome(97)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Branford

Booked 14 times today

Lockworks Tavern isn't just your neighborhood tavern; it's an experience unto itself, a destination for those seeking something beyond the ordinary. Situated at the crossroads of tradition and innovation, the tavern captivates with a blend of rustic charm and modern flair. Here, conversations flow freely and your glass is always full.

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5. Mint Kitchen & Cocktails

3.9

Excellent(14)

Price: Moderate

• American • Ansonia

Booked 6 times today

MINT KITCHEN & COCKTAILS is a restaurant located in the heart of ANSONIA, CT. Our journey began with a passion for creating delicious food and cocktails that bring people together. We take pride in using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to craft dishes that are both unique and familiar. Our team of talented chefs and mixologists work tirelessly to deliver a dining experience that is second to none. We invite you to join us in our warm and inviting atmosphere, where every meal is a celebration of flavor and community.

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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Pacifico - New Haven, CT

2. Olives and Oil

3. The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

4. Lockworks Tavern

5. Mint Kitchen & Cocktails

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