20 Best Italian Restaurants near East Haddam

“I LOVE Da Vincis! I work in town & was struggling to find a place that I liked for lunch. I eat a predominantly plant based diet & love my salads. I don’t like to get take out often, I tried a salad from the pizza place across the street from them once and was quickly disappointed. My coworker then suggested that I look at Da Vincis menu & the Leonardo Salad quickly caught my eye and has since stole my heart. I was a server for many years and I always get nervous asking for substitutions. The staff was so accommodating even though I’m a pain and ask for no cheese on my salad and the addition of a bunch of veggies! From what I hear from my coworkers the rest of their menu is just as delicious including the Mac & Cheese Bites, Baked Chicken Bites, Fried Pickles and Calzones to name a few. From the staff to the food everything is AMAZING! Every Friday I look forward to getting my salad from here“

“Went here for dinner and had a very nice time. The food was great and so was the service. I'll definitely go back again!Parking: Google maps took me only to the entrance of the golf club. The restaurant is beyond that, up a well-lit driveway with a large parking area at the top.“

“Absolutely the best pizza I have ever had, these guys and girls know their stuff, if you love pizza then go here to meet your pizza soul mate because you will be in heaven with the first bite...!!Kid-friendliness: We brought our grand child there his name is Otto and they gave him a free t shirt ...who does that these days ....?“

“This deli is fabulous! We have had five different kinds of sandwiches from their menu, and they are spectacular! The pastrami on rye is to die for. I believe that is called the Manhattan. All of the Italian themed sandwiches are spectacular. Once we ordered the eggplant Parmesan special, which was a hot meal. It was enough for three meals! they do a terrific job and are such pleasant people. I would like to see them stay in business. If the weather is warm, they provide outdoor seating. They have recently added some breakfast items and are open from 7 AM to 3 PM.“

“From the moment we entered the business, I knew we were in a comfortable place! We were greeted by a staff member from behind the counter, and were surrounded but great food, desserts and new friends.Our lunch was made promptly despite the busy lunchtime rush. I cant wait to return to this deli the next time in the area.Well done !!!“

“I come for the gyro and bacon cheeseburger platters; not a fan of Greek-style pizza (Neopolitan all the way!). Besides a couple minor order glitches, I've always been pleased with the friendly and attentive service, food quality, flavor, freshness, portions and price. I've only been there at pretty quiet times, but there's constant take-out foot traffic regardless of when I go, which is a good sign in my book.“

“Came here for a birthday dinner. The appetizer of brisket ravioli was incredible. My entre of chicken francaise was fresh and tasty. Wait staff was friendly. The restaurant itself is small, intimate, and cozy. Looking forward to coming back again!“

“Our servers were excellent, our drinks perfect and the food is exceptional. You can get half orders of most items on the menu which lets you try so many different dishes , this was something our server suggested and something we'll do in the future. Simple fresh ingredients and attention to detail make a dining experience at Rustica very special. We can't wait to go back!“

“Super impressed with the food, and our waiter, Troy, was engaging, attentive, and super responsive to our requests. Great option for an affordable mid-week meal or a fancy weekend date. Food was very fresh and deeeeeeee-licious! I can see this becoming a very regular foray for me.“

“Saw this place on our way back home and decided to stop by because it looked so pretty and cozy from the outside, and so glad we did.Ruth & Jenny warmly welcomed us and helped us pick some favorites from their menu.An amazing & cozy place which serves delicious food with a smile :)Absolutely loved it and hope to visit soon again!“

“Stopped there today for lunch after hiking. Will definitely be going back when we are in the area. We had a Delicious Italian grinder and southwest chicken wrap with large plate of fries! Very friendly staff and nice place for lunch! Very full when we left for our next hike!“

“All around fantastic! Cocktails were creative and not too sweet. Excellent wine selection. We had crispy potato for app which was amazing the excellent mushroom pasta dish and squid ink pasta dish. Service was great. We’ll definitely be back!Dietary restrictions: Delicious accommodation for allium allergy“

“Greeted so pleasantly the second we walked in. Seated right away. Delicious garlic knots! Amazing service from start to finish. We got a salad and a wrap, and it was just what we were craving! Finished up with some tea/coffee and cheesecake. Overall really wonderful experience, will definitely be returning!“

“Five professional motor cycle riders who eat in a lot of food at different stops were very satisfied. Great prices/ great quality/ good quantity/fast service/ great waitress/ clean modern seating and restrooms/ ample free parking. Its now on our favorite list. Thank you for serving us so well!!“

“Tried Georgias for the first time the other night, was looking for a new pizza place to try and decided to try here. Let me start by saying that the selection of pizzas is unmatchable, especially if looking for flavors that might be out of the norm! We tried to Reuben pizza and the loaded French fry pizza and had a hard time deciding which was better- they were both that good! The service is impeccable, we had asked for a side of ranch and it was forgotten, but a server ran out before we left the parking lot to give to us before we left with our pizzas! This will be our new go to pizza place, and we are looking forward to trying more flavors and other options of food as well!“

“I must confess..... I have never eaten at Dino's. It just so happens that my neighbors are the owners. I have had the opportunity to try their pizza and other things and I must say it is delicious. Gus and Stella are great at what they do, and they are generous people. I am beyond grateful for the meals they provided after my dad passed unexpectedly (the neighborhood is still stunned) so my family and I could focus on arranging the funeral and mourning my dad's death in peace.“

“Great pizza, awesome bar with plenty of local beers to choose from. Don't expect a quiet sit-down though, the tables are right next to the pickleball court.Parking: Big lotKid-friendliness: Yeah it's a bar, but it's very chill, and most people are cool with kids being there.“

“My husband and I have been getting pizza from Rossini's for years. Their vegetarian pizza is loaded with veggies. They have never been skimpy on their toppings like so many places are. Their generous toppings go right to the edge. We have never found it greasy. It is a bit of a drive for us so we do not get there as often as we would like. It is our very favorite pizza! We also get the eggplant calzone. The Calzone is not all dough. It has a thin crust and is loaded with ricotta, mozzarella and eggplant. They also provide a container of sauce. The staff is always friendly and professional. Love Rossini's! Best pizza ever!“

“I recently started getting pizza here every Friday, the pizza here is delicious I get the white spinach and have never had a better white pizza so fresh and the garlic and spinach perfect, my boyfriend got the bacon pizza and it was perfect also, they crumbled the bacon and there was a generous amount of bacon everything hot and fresh!!“

“Vero Cucina was recommended to me from a co-worker. Got an opportunity to try them over the weekend. He was so right! The food was outstanding! Had the caprese salad. All ingredients were very fresh. The tomatoes had a nice crunch to them. The home made slice bread was perfect! It had just enough flavor for a little oil or butter. There are so many things on the menu I can't wait to try..totally recommend going here.“