Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Hamden

10 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Heirloom - New Haven restaurant

1. Heirloom - New Haven

4.2

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • New Haven

Booked 12 times today

Heirloom - New Haven is a comfort food restaurant due to its warm and inviting atmosphere, local-heartfelt fare, and commitment to honest service. Reviewers highlight the 'nice ambiance,' 'good variety,' and 'great service' of the restaurant. The menu showcases American Heirloom Cooking, using heritage ingredients from local farmers and growers. The food is often described as 'delicious,' 'great,' and 'excellent,' and the restaurant's focus on honest service and value adds to the overall comforting experience.

A photo of Consiglio's - New Haven restaurant

2. Consiglio's - New Haven

4.8

Exceptional(557)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • New Haven

Booked 22 times today

Consiglio's Restaurant: A True Taste of Italy in the Heart of New Haven's Little Italy District Consiglio's Restaurant has been a staple of the Little Italy district in New Haven for over 80 years. Founded in 1938, this third-generation, family-owned establishment offers a romantic and comfortable atmosphere and uses old-world, family-inspired recipes to create delicious dishes.Consiglio's menu is focused on delivering affordable, delectable food for guests to enjoy any day of the week. Start your meal with an appetizer like the cauliflower with truffle oil, eggplant rollatini, or the fried calamari. For the main course, indulge in popular dishes like the Lobster Ravioli, Homemade Cavatelli and Braciole, or their award-winning Lasagna, which recently took home the title of "Best Pasta in the State."

A photo of The Library Wine Bar & Bistro restaurant

3. The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

4.6

Exceptional(672)

Price: Expensive

• American • Wallingford

Booked 28 times today

A UNIQUE DINING EXPERIENCEWe've combined the essence of historic downtown Wallingford with exquisite cuisine, along with a worldwide wine selection to bring you Wallingford's most unique dining experience.The Library Wine Bar and Bistro is Wallingford's original town library. Built in 1899, it was passionately and lovingly restored back to its classic, architectural beauty in 2014.Executive Chef Jonathan Harris, and the Massella family invite you to come and dive into a new chapter of an old Wallingford landmark. Savor the comforts of traditional cuisine, wine, and spirits while nestled at a comfortable table near our cozy fire, and let the story begin!

4. Jazzy's Cabaret

4.1

Excellent(128)

Price: Moderate

• Soul food • New Haven

Booked 2 times today

Jazzy’s Cabaret is New Haven’s Premier Supper Club & Lounge Experience. Our 6,000 Sq. Ft venue features 3 private dining areas including our lush VIP Garden Room. Home to Executive Chef Stephen J. Ross, Jazzy’s will feature a variety of African-American comfort food spanning the globe. Our menu will feature favorites from Creole/Cajun, Southern Style Soul Food, Caribbean favorites, & hard to find African inspired dishes. In addition to our one of a kind menu, Jazzy’s will cater to your senses with unmatched decor & our musically inspired front entrance. With music as a major theme you will be dine to the sounds of classic & contemporary jazz along with some of today’s Top 40, Soul & R&B. Jazzy’s is the perfect venue for your next corporate meeting, holiday party, or special dining occasion. Owner & New Haven native Jason V. Watts has made a name for himself in the events & marketing space with The Urban Professionals Network (UPN) & now he welcomes you into his latest business venture.

A photo of Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven restaurant

5. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

4.6

Exceptional(286)

Price: Expensive

• American • New Haven

Booked 11 times today

Delight in the taste of customary American cuisine with a twist at Harvest Wine Bar. Harvest's menu features dishes, such as grilled calamari and lobster macaroni and cheese. Some of its main entrées range between seared sea scallops, as well as filet mignon with truffle mashed potatoes and roasted brussels sprouts with red wine demi-glace. At Harvest, guests can also enjoy different drinks for every course of the meal. It is also a great place for date night.$25 lunch 2 course pre fixe Live Jazz every Thursday 7-9PMWeekend Brunch Sat & Sun 11:30-3PMWine Specials Sunday & Wednesday

6. Elm City Social

4.4

Awesome(312)

Price: Moderate

• American • New Haven

Booked 12 times today

Voted Connecticut’s Best New RestaurantElm City Social evokes the spirit of the 1920s, bringing back to life the craftwork of cocktails that has been lost until now. In the kitchen, Chef John Brennan draws you in with seasonally inspired menus that can only be described as “comfort food with a flavorful twist.” People love our style; we were even named one of the Best New Restaurants this year by Connecticut Magazine.We’re located inside the historic building that once housed Kasey's Restaurant in the early 1900's. By the corner of Chapel and College Streets, we're situated across the street from the famed Shubert Theater and just off the New Haven Green. Join us today.

A photo of The Essex Brasserie restaurant

7. The Essex Brasserie

4.2

Awesome(59)

Price: Moderate

• French • Branford

Booked 19 times today

Chef Colt Taylor, celebrated for his culinary gem, The Essex in Old Saybrook, is proud to announce the opening of The Essex Brasserie in Branford, Connecticut, This is comfort food at its finest.The Essex Brasserie showcases Chef Taylor’s innovative approach to French cuisine with a focus on local ingredients and bold flavors. The menu features classic French dishes, including many of the favorites at The Essex. Among the highlights:Lobster Bisque, Clam Chowders & French Onion SoupThe Wagyu BurgerBeef Wellington served with pomme purée, haricot verts, and bordelaiseFluke Meunière: A zesty and flavorful dish with peanut chile crisp Moules Frites: Fresh mussels offered in three unique stylesThe famous Essex Lobster & Beet Fusilli

A photo of Barracuda Bistro & Bar restaurant

8. Barracuda Bistro & Bar

4.6

Exceptional(76)

Price: Moderate

• Latin American • New Haven

Booked 7 times today

Named one of the top Latin American restaurants in the state by Connecticut Magazine, Barracuda Bistro & Bar is a Latin American Gastro Bar, now located on Crown St in downtown New Haven directly behind 80 PROOF. The owner & chef of Barracuda, Sonia Salazar, grew up in Colombia but trained as a chef in the United States. The food & drink menu she has cultivated combine the authentic flavors and ingredients of Latin America with traditional American comfort food. The food, the drinks & the casually sophisticated ambiance is perfect for happy hour, dinner, or a late night affair. Noteworthy: Arepas, yuca nachos, mojitos, margaritasLocated near the Yale campus, Yale Rep Theater, Art galleries and much more. If you have tried Te Amo Tequila Bar & Tacos or 80 PROOF come taste where Chef Salazar started it all!

9. HOME

4.7

Exceptional(207)

Price: Moderate

• American • Branford

Booked 6 times today

HOME is a comfort food paradise that serves up creative, local cuisine with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. As one reviewer put it, 'Food, service, and atmosphere all a 10. Best comfort food.' Others rave about the 'creative menu done well,' 'spectacular food,' and 'delicious dessert.' It's a place where everyone can find something delicious, from the food to the ambience.

10. The Anchor Spa

4.6

Exceptional(56)

Price: Moderate

• Caribbean • New Haven

Booked 2 times today

*Please note: Outside Seating is on a first come, first served basis. You may request Outside Seating with your reservation and we will do our best to accomodate it, however, we cannot guarantee it.*Named after the Milford, Connecticut beach where it first opened during Prohibition, in its halcyon days The Anchor became a favorite watering hole for actors, artists, poets, writers, and Yalies, and the after-work boîte for bartenders and staff from other bars. Relaunching in 2016, The Anchor effortlessly aligned with a revitalized Downtown New Haven, in the vibrant midst of Yale University. The bar and eatery simultaneously honors, embraces, and reflects the City’s economic, social and intellectual diversity—representing a cultural cocktail of town and gown immediacy of a deadline. The Anchor’s new owner, Yale alumnus Karl Franz Williams’ plan is to preserve the best and most recognizable aspects of the restaurant’s former incarnation and create something evocative and timeless.

‘About the restaurant’ descriptions have been generated using an artificial intelligence model comprised of OpenTable proprietary data that has not been independently verified by OpenTable. The content is presented as-is, for informational purposes only.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

J
JennferVIP
Atlanta Metro •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Love everything about this place but often don’t think of it when coming up with a great place to go. Have to remember it more often
More info
The Library Wine Bar & BistroPrice: Expensive• American• Wallingford
•
4.6
D
DianeVIP
New York City •20 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
I go to Heirloom quite a bit. Sometimes lunch. Sometimes dinner. The place is lovely and the food, although better than average really could be better. I find the menu somewhat limited. More offerings would be nice. I’m a “2 starters” person who is partial to Burrata and tuna tartare. The Burrata served here has totally unnecessary wild greens of some sort and grilled squash, also a distraction. How about more tomatoes, fresh basil, larger Burrata and some fabulous balsamic vinegar? As for tuna tartare, not on the menu. Work on the menu a bit to come up to the caliber of the place!
More info
Heirloom - New HavenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• New Haven
•
4.2
K
Keith
Greater Boston •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 3, 2025
To say this is an amazing restaurant, is an understatement. For over 40 years, my family has been coming here and this evening we celebrated another birthday. We frequent here but have always made sure to celebrate my wife's birthday with her favorite meal. Tonight was an amazing experience as the entire restaurant sang happy birthday. We look forward to many more years celebrating.
More info
Consiglio's - New HavenPrice: Moderate• Italian• New Haven
•
4.8
B
Brian
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Jan 2, 2025
3rd time at The Essex. Food quality is top shelf. Eat at the bar and enjoy one of the best burgers you will ever have!
More info
The Essex BrasseriePrice: Moderate• French• Branford
•
4.2
C
ChantayVIP
New York City •48 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 7, 2024
The ambiance and establishment decor is very nice. The staff was friendly and inviting, however the food selection was limited and quantity on a plate was not filling compared to the pricing. Overall it’s a mature environment and probably will attend for another show in the future but will eat before arrival.
More info
Jazzy's CabaretPrice: Moderate• Soul food• New Haven
•
4.1

Explore OpenTable

Hamden

Best Comfort Food Restaurants in Hamden

Price

Cuisine

Regions

Neighborhoods

Top Rated

Dining Options

Seating Options

Accessibility

10 restaurants available nearby

1. Heirloom - New Haven

2. Consiglio's - New Haven

3. The Library Wine Bar & Bistro

4. Jazzy's Cabaret

5. Harvest Wine Bar and Restaurant - New Haven

6. Elm City Social

7. The Essex Brasserie

8. Barracuda Bistro & Bar

9. HOME

10. The Anchor Spa

See what locals rave about

Explore OpenTable