Spring 2026 New Haven Restaurant Week Features 23 Restaurants Across 8 Neighborhoods

NEW HAVEN, CT — New Haven Restaurant Week returns for two weeks, March 15–28, inviting diners to "experience the city’s most celebrated culinary event," according to Market New Haven.

The biannual dining program features limited-time prix fixe lunch and dinner menus "designed to deliver value while spotlighting the talent and creativity of participating restaurants throughout The Elm City," a news release reads.

"Restaurant Week is the perfect opportunity to experience the warmth of our city through its food,” Market New Haven director Bruno Baggetta was quoted as saying. "The Spring Restaurant Week menus feature chef-driven dishes that range from traditional classics to inventive small plates and fondue, offering diners the flexibility to curate a unique dining experience."

This season’s lineup brings together 23 restaurants across eight neighborhoods.

"The lineup reflects the breadth of the dining scene, with cuisines ranging from Italian and Belgian-French to innovative Spanish," a news release noted.

Participating restaurants include 80 Proof American Kitchen & Bar, Atelier Florian, Barcelona Wine Bar, BLDG, Caffe Bravo, Camacho Garage, Casanova, Chacra Pisco-Bar, Encore by Goodfellas, Geronimo Tequila Bar and Southwest Grill, Gioia Cafe & Bar, Harvest Wine Bar & Restaurant, Heirloom, Il Gabbiano, John Davenport’s, L’Orcio, Melting Pot, Olea, Pacifico, South Bay, Tre Scalini, VillaLulu, and Zinc.

New this spring, Gioia joins the program in Wooster Square with a menu celebrating the neighborhood’s Italian-American heritage, including house-made pastas.

From Market New Haven:

Two-course lunches are offered at $25 per person at select restaurants, while three-course dinners are available at $45 or $55 per person at all restaurants. Pricing excludes beverages, tax, and gratuity. Reservations are encouraged.

Beyond the dining room, visitors can turn a reservation into a full day in the city. Just steps from many participating restaurants downtown, the Yale Art Gallery and the Yale Center for British Art feature museum collections and rotating exhibitions. Nearby, The Shops at Yale offers a walkable mix of national retailers and independent boutiques.

In the evening, the city stages bring the drama and live music. Yale Repertory Theatre presents Rhinoceros through March 28. The Shubert Theatre hosts The Sound of Music March 26–29. College Street Music Hall features Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass on March 26.

For added convenience, special parking rates are available March 15–28. The Shops at Yale is offering Free 2-hour parking with a same-day paper receipt for $50 or more from any participating restaurant. Parking lots are located at 255 Crown Street and 56 Broadway.

Park New Haven is offering a $6 parking rate during lunch in the Crown Street and Temple Street Garages, between 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

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