New Haven Restaurant Week returns with 23 eateries

Here's what to know about the 2-week dining event

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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New Haven's biannual Restaurant Week will run from March 15-28, featuring prix fixe lunch and dinner menus at 23 participating restaurants across the city. The event aims to showcase the diverse culinary offerings in New Haven, with establishments offering a range of traditional classics, inventive small plates, and fondue.

Why it matters

Restaurant Week is a major promotional event for New Haven's thriving food scene, drawing in both locals and visitors to experience the city's top eateries at a discounted price. The event also coincides with several other cultural happenings in New Haven, making it an opportune time to explore the city's dining and entertainment options.

The details

Restaurants will be offering two-course lunches for $25 per person and three-course dinners for $45 or $55 per person. New this spring, Gioia Cafe & Bar in Wooster Square is joining the lineup of participating establishments. In addition to the dining specials, theatergoers can take advantage of special parking rates during the two-week event period.

  • New Haven Restaurant Week runs from March 15-28, 2026.
  • The Yale Repertory Theatre will present "Rhinoceros" through March 28.
  • The Shubert Theatre will host "The Sound of Music" from March 26-29.
  • College Street Music Hall will feature a performance by Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass on March 26.

The players

Bruno Baggetta

Director of Market New Haven, the organization that oversees the biannual Restaurant Week event.

Gioia Cafe & Bar

A new addition to the Restaurant Week lineup, located in the Wooster Square neighborhood of New Haven.

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What they’re saying

“Restaurant week is the perfect opportunity to experience the warmth of our city through its food.”

— Bruno Baggetta, Director of Market New Haven (nhregister.com)

What’s next

Reservations are encouraged for the Restaurant Week specials, and visitors can find more information about participating restaurants and menus on the InfoNewHaven.com/restaurantweek website.

The takeaway

New Haven's biannual Restaurant Week showcases the city's diverse and vibrant dining scene, offering residents and visitors alike the chance to explore a range of culinary experiences at discounted prices. The event's timing also aligns with other cultural happenings, making it an ideal time to experience the best of what New Haven has to offer.