Chelsey does it right. Ambiance, staff/service, food quality/quantity, and pricing. Brunch, happy hour, dinner...everything excellent. With so many mediocre restaurants out there, Village Bistro makes dining out truly special. And...Chelsey makes the most creative delicious drinks! Thank you for a consistently excellent experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danielle Robillard
The incredibly accommodating and kind staff made our experience at The Village Bistro wonderful. We had a party of 4 and we sat in the back room which had an amazing vibe to it. We were checked on frequently and met with warmth, even when presenting multiple questions about the menu. The street corn dip was the stand out dish for me. Drinks were on point, as well! Special shout-out to Chelsey who set up a fan for us to make sure we were all comfortable. We will be back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Gail Stanton
Our favorite restaurant. The food is excellent, imaginative and always well-prepared. The menu is varied and constantly changing which is great, since we go there often. I am a vegetarian and have family members who are vegans. There is always something on the menu for us. Chelsea and the staff are excellent-- she goes out of her way to make you feel welcome. It's always a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Charles Macleod
I liked eating at this restaurant because of their attentive service as well as the French styled aesthetic. However the food was in my opinion good but not great. The restaurant is situated on the main street in E. Haddam. It's a lovely spot with outdoor and indoor seating. The bar inside looked lovely, they had copper tabletops and a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere. My complaint with the food was that the burger was too thick and lacked seasoning. Personally, I think a thinner burger is tastier and the patty could have been improved with a good seasoning salt. The other aspects of the burger were fine though. The duck Benedict could have been improved by not overcooking the duck. I noticed that the duck was dry and a bit tough. However the bread and the eggs were excellent. The eggs on both the burger and the Benedict were perfectly cooked, they were runny and tasted great. The potatoes on the Benedict were tasty and savory. They had a good seasoning on them that made them stand out on the plate. Overall, I think I would come back here if I was in the area since I liked the atmosphere and would like to give the food another chance. Their cocktail menu also looked enticing, and I would like to try out their drinks in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Christian Fricker
Amazing cuisine with a French Flair
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kyle Nolin
Really enjoyed this spot. Food and drinks were great, as was the service. Sat at the bar and the bartender was super friendly and knowledgeable about the drinks and food menu. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kayla M
My friend and I had a phenomenal time at brunch here. The restaurant is gorgeous, the staff are doting, and the food was outstanding. I had been here once before with a different friend, but wasn't in a place where I could afford more than soup and bread. I am so thankful I came back when I had saved up a bit of money so I could enjoy a full meal and drink. I guarantee no matter what you order you will be impressed. Their menu is kinda small which allows them to perfect everything they offer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sunday Brunch, Onion Soup
Fran Brady
Finally!! A restaurant that does it all - great food, service and atmosphere near the shoreline! Thank you for a great New Year's Eve dinner! And please keep the Black Truffle Lasagne on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leslie Kane
Absolutely love this place! The ambiance is super romantic and the food is always delicious. Staff is great - understands the food, attentive, and responsive. Not a Michelin star but the best for a romantic evening and a great cocktail
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak
N W
the ambience was a delight, the food was absolutely delicious, and the service was on point. i will absolutely be coming back for more! <3
Incredible food (steak frites, French onion soup), fabulous service (I think our server was named Julia?) & lovely ambiance. Eat here it’s so so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak, Onion Soup
Lily n
Hosted my father's 60th birthday at The Village Bistro. Everything was amazing! The food was all delicious. The atmosphere was really charming. Chelsey, the servers, and the chefs in the back cared so much about all the details. We are so glad how it all went. Thank you so much.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
katherine kennedy
It was our second time there— outstanding food and staff. Ian, our server, was terrific. Although I usually do not care about bread, the sourdough with their special butter is to die for. Wonderful small plates and large plates. We shared lobster ravioli and the NY strip. This is now one of our favorite places to go when we are in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jake DePierro
Atmosphere, staff, food all five stars. See you soon!!
Chelsey does it right. Ambiance, staff/service, food quality/quantity, and pricing. Brunch, happy hour, dinner...everything excellent. With so many mediocre restaurants out there, Village Bistro makes dining out truly special. And...Chelsey makes the most creative delicious drinks! Thank you for a consistently excellent experience!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The incredibly accommodating and kind staff made our experience at The Village Bistro wonderful. We had a party of 4 and we sat in the back room which had an amazing vibe to it. We were checked on frequently and met with warmth, even when presenting multiple questions about the menu. The street corn dip was the stand out dish for me. Drinks were on point, as well! Special shout-out to Chelsey who set up a fan for us to make sure we were all comfortable. We will be back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Our favorite restaurant. The food is excellent, imaginative and always well-prepared. The menu is varied and constantly changing which is great, since we go there often. I am a vegetarian and have family members who are vegans. There is always something on the menu for us. Chelsea and the staff are excellent-- she goes out of her way to make you feel welcome. It's always a wonderful experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I liked eating at this restaurant because of their attentive service as well as the French styled aesthetic. However the food was in my opinion good but not great. The restaurant is situated on the main street in E. Haddam. It's a lovely spot with outdoor and indoor seating. The bar inside looked lovely, they had copper tabletops and a cozy yet sophisticated atmosphere.
My complaint with the food was that the burger was too thick and lacked seasoning. Personally, I think a thinner burger is tastier and the patty could have been improved with a good seasoning salt. The other aspects of the burger were fine though. The duck Benedict could have been improved by not overcooking the duck. I noticed that the duck was dry and a bit tough. However the bread and the eggs were excellent. The eggs on both the burger and the Benedict were perfectly cooked, they were runny and tasted great. The potatoes on the Benedict were tasty and savory. They had a good seasoning on them that made them stand out on the plate.
Overall, I think I would come back here if I was in the area since I liked the atmosphere and would like to give the food another chance. Their cocktail menu also looked enticing, and I would like to try out their drinks in the future.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Amazing cuisine with a French Flair
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really enjoyed this spot. Food and drinks were great, as was the service. Sat at the bar and the bartender was super friendly and knowledgeable about the drinks and food menu. Will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My friend and I had a phenomenal time at brunch here. The restaurant is gorgeous, the staff are doting, and the food was outstanding.
I had been here once before with a different friend, but wasn't in a place where I could afford more than soup and bread.
I am so thankful I came back when I had saved up a bit of money so I could enjoy a full meal and drink. I guarantee no matter what you order you will be impressed. Their menu is kinda small which allows them to perfect everything they offer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sunday Brunch, Onion Soup
Finally!! A restaurant that does it all - great food, service and atmosphere near the shoreline! Thank you for a great New Year's Eve dinner! And please keep the Black Truffle Lasagne on the menu!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely love this place! The ambiance is super romantic and the food is always delicious. Staff is great - understands the food, attentive, and responsive. Not a Michelin star but the best for a romantic evening and a great cocktail
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak
the ambience was a delight, the food was absolutely delicious, and the service was on point. i will absolutely be coming back for more! <3
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Outstanding food, service & cocktails!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Incredible food (steak frites, French onion soup), fabulous service (I think our server was named Julia?) & lovely ambiance. Eat here it’s so so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak, Onion Soup
Hosted my father's 60th birthday at The Village Bistro. Everything was amazing! The food was all delicious. The atmosphere was really charming. Chelsey, the servers, and the chefs in the back cared so much about all the details. We are so glad how it all went. Thank you so much.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was our second time there— outstanding food and staff. Ian, our server, was terrific. Although I usually do not care about bread, the sourdough with their special butter is to die for. Wonderful small plates and large plates. We shared lobster ravioli and the NY strip. This is now one of our favorite places to go when we are in the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere, staff, food all five stars. See you soon!!
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