We absolutely love this local restaurant. If you are in or around Newtown/Sandy Hook, be sure and check it out. The pork chop was absolutely delicious, and my wife really enjoyed the scallops. My daughter had the salmon with a curry, and it was wonderful. We tried the truffle deviled eggs, wow!!! Outstanding service and beautiful upscale New England feel with being stuffy inside the restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michael Dalessandro
We were a table of 10. They were very attentive, and the food was amazing as always.Parking: The parking can get tight, but you can always park across the street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jack Bohan
Outstanding food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Cake, Caesar Salad
MarkL
Very special white table cloth experience. Food great, staff very attentive yet not pushy. Atmosphere very nice where u can actually have a conversation and not have to be talking over everyone else. Will be back again.
My husband and I went there on a Friday night and it was a nice venue, but we waited between appetizers and main dish for over 45 minutes. What we thought would be a 1 hour meal turned into an over 2 hour meal, just waiting for our entrée. although the food was good we probably wouldn't go back unless we want to sit and wait.
Mamallama
My husband and I have always loved Nouveau Monde; the food is exceptional, they boast an extensive wine list, the atmosphere and service are always on point. Unfortunately we began to notice that their sommelier Jeffrey engages in the practice of trying every single bottle of wine he opens before serving it to the patron. This is not standard practice and not something their former somm did before pouring the wine. I'm not sure why this is happening, it should be up to the customer to decide whether or not the wine is acceptable, and when you are spending a significant amount of money on the wine, I think the somm should be invited by the diner to try the wine before taking some. This current practice has soured our experience with Nouveau Monde and will make us think twice about continuing our patronage.
Adam Pacchiana
This is now our favorite local dinner place, and that says something in Newtown. The atmosphere is wonderful and service excellent. The Sommelier is knowledgeable and personable. He's given us wonderful pairings. The wine list is overwhelming so we always consult him.The food is delicious and perfectly prepared. Last night I had the Salmon with mango chutney and loved it while my wife had the chicken which was tender and juicy with perfect sides. The duck is also delectable.Not a lot of tables so plan ahead. It is always booked on the weekends. You'll love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bryan M.
I hate to be so critical, especially because I'm not from the area, but there are enough reviews here to even it out. My salmon entree was so good that it single-handedly salvaged the visit, but in all other respects the experience was underwhelming. The duck entree was forgettable. The desserts were unimpressive. The ambiance was just strange, as if Wayfair had opened a pop-up restaurant filled with closeout items. Our service was genuinely distracting, alternating between hyperactive and sullen depending on the staff. (I know staffing is especially difficult right now -- just try to tone it down!) In the middle of our meal we had a distant acquaintance stop by and rave that this was the best restaurant in Connecticut, so perhaps just a fluke that we had such an uneven experience. I wouldn't come back though.
JamieJ
Always the best food, service and atmosphere here. Menu changes are always fun and innovative, desserts are delicious and wine list can't be beat. Favorite restaurant in the state.
aaronn
amazing food and service. We loved every dish we ordered and the wine pairings were exquisite and the cocktails were very delicious and strong. Highly recommended and will be coming back soon.
Stayed local for date night and were blown away by the accommodating staff, tasteful food, and warm ambiance of Nouveau Monde. Their wine list is near 50 pages long offering a wide variety. Nouveau Monde fell short of five stars for us due to the small size of some of the appetizers. The stuffed dates were incredibly unique but we wish we were given more than three to share between the two of us. We highly recommend the pork chop... it was served over the most delicious grits! Nouveau Monde is well worth the date night splurge. We will definitely be back for more special occasions!
Jackson
Wonderful meal for valentines day! The service made us feel really special, and the food was phenomenal. Every bite made me feel like the food critic at the end of Pixar's Ratatouille
JessieD
This meal blew us away from start to finish! Honestly, one of the best, if not THE BEST meal we've ever had. Also, beautiful atmosphere and friendly staff. Will be back for sure!
LauraL
This was my mine and my husband's first time dining here. I was very impressed with the small, intimate setting of the dining area. We were seated right away, and our server was very friendly and attentive. The wine list was very extensive and we were pleased with our choices. The food and service was wonderful; we will definitely recommend to others and return. Our only complaint was that the temperature of the dining room was a little too warm, making it feel a little stuffy.
AV S.
Without doubt one of the BEST restaurants in Connecticut. Absolutely great food presented beautifully. With a very upscale and welcoming decor. Try the foie gras or the pheasant terriene to start. The wine list is amazing. If you like sophisticated dining this is a place you should try. We loved it and will go back.
We absolutely love this local restaurant. If you are in or around Newtown/Sandy Hook, be sure and check it out. The pork chop was absolutely delicious, and my wife really enjoyed the scallops. My daughter had the salmon with a curry, and it was wonderful. We tried the truffle deviled eggs, wow!!! Outstanding service and beautiful upscale New England feel with being stuffy inside the restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were a table of 10. They were very attentive, and the food was amazing as always.Parking: The parking can get tight, but you can always park across the street.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Outstanding food and service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Cake, Caesar Salad
Very special white table cloth experience. Food great, staff very attentive yet not pushy. Atmosphere very nice where u can actually have a conversation and not have to be talking over everyone else. Will be back again.
My husband and I went there on a Friday night and it was a nice venue, but we waited between appetizers and main dish for over 45 minutes. What we thought would be a 1 hour meal turned into an over 2 hour meal, just waiting for our entrée. although the food was good we probably wouldn't go back unless we want to sit and wait.
My husband and I have always loved Nouveau Monde; the food is exceptional, they boast an extensive wine list, the atmosphere and service are always on point. Unfortunately we began to notice that their sommelier Jeffrey engages in the practice of trying every single bottle of wine he opens before serving it to the patron. This is not standard practice and not something their former somm did before pouring the wine. I'm not sure why this is happening, it should be up to the customer to decide whether or not the wine is acceptable, and when you are spending a significant amount of money on the wine, I think the somm should be invited by the diner to try the wine before taking some. This current practice has soured our experience with Nouveau Monde and will make us think twice about continuing our patronage.
This is now our favorite local dinner place, and that says something in Newtown. The atmosphere is wonderful and service excellent. The Sommelier is knowledgeable and personable. He's given us wonderful pairings. The wine list is overwhelming so we always consult him.The food is delicious and perfectly prepared. Last night I had the Salmon with mango chutney and loved it while my wife had the chicken which was tender and juicy with perfect sides. The duck is also delectable.Not a lot of tables so plan ahead. It is always booked on the weekends. You'll love it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I hate to be so critical, especially because I'm not from the area, but there are enough reviews here to even it out. My salmon entree was so good that it single-handedly salvaged the visit, but in all other respects the experience was underwhelming. The duck entree was forgettable. The desserts were unimpressive. The ambiance was just strange, as if Wayfair had opened a pop-up restaurant filled with closeout items. Our service was genuinely distracting, alternating between hyperactive and sullen depending on the staff. (I know staffing is especially difficult right now -- just try to tone it down!) In the middle of our meal we had a distant acquaintance stop by and rave that this was the best restaurant in Connecticut, so perhaps just a fluke that we had such an uneven experience. I wouldn't come back though.
Always the best food, service and atmosphere here. Menu changes are always fun and innovative, desserts are delicious and wine list can't be beat. Favorite restaurant in the state.
amazing food and service. We loved every dish we ordered and the wine pairings were exquisite and the cocktails were very delicious and strong. Highly recommended and will be coming back soon.
Restaurantji Recommends
Stayed local for date night and were blown away by the accommodating staff, tasteful food, and warm ambiance of Nouveau Monde. Their wine list is near 50 pages long offering a wide variety. Nouveau Monde fell short of five stars for us due to the small size of some of the appetizers. The stuffed dates were incredibly unique but we wish we were given more than three to share between the two of us. We highly recommend the pork chop... it was served over the most delicious grits! Nouveau Monde is well worth the date night splurge. We will definitely be back for more special occasions!
Wonderful meal for valentines day! The service made us feel really special, and the food was phenomenal. Every bite made me feel like the food critic at the end of Pixar's Ratatouille
This meal blew us away from start to finish! Honestly, one of the best, if not THE BEST meal we've ever had. Also, beautiful atmosphere and friendly staff. Will be back for sure!
This was my mine and my husband's first time dining here. I was very impressed with the small, intimate setting of the dining area. We were seated right away, and our server was very friendly and attentive. The wine list was very extensive and we were pleased with our choices. The food and service was wonderful; we will definitely recommend to others and return. Our only complaint was that the temperature of the dining room was a little too warm, making it feel a little stuffy.
Without doubt one of the BEST restaurants in Connecticut. Absolutely great food presented beautifully. With a very upscale and welcoming decor. Try the foie gras or the pheasant terriene to start. The wine list is amazing. If you like sophisticated dining this is a place you should try. We loved it and will go back.