Location: East Haddam
Top Restaurants in East Haddam
Top Things to do in East Haddam
- 1. Gillette Castle State Park
- 2. Chester-Hadlyme Ferry
- 3. Connecticut River Expeditions - RiverQuest
- 4. Norma Terris Theatre
- 5. Essex Steam Train & Riverboat
- 6. Haddam Meadows State Park
- 7. DEEP Marine Headquarters - Ferry Landing Park
- 8. Selden III
- 9. Devil's Hopyard State Park
- 10. Steady Habit Brewing Company
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Where to eat Italian food in East Haddam: The Best Restaurants and Bars
Find out what Italian restaurants to try in East Haddam. East Haddam is a town in Middlesex County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 9,126 at the 2010 census.
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7. Pizzeria DA Vinci
Overall Ratings
4 based on 33 reviews
Reviewed By Traveller2010NYC
Da Vinci fits a need in every sane person's life, that being the need for decent pizza. I'm not a fan of New Haven-style pizza, but certain members of the family insist that Da Vinci is the only place to go for pizza in the area. Based on my attempts to find alternatives, I believe they're right. Da Vinci is consistent in its quality and they have never gotten an order incorrect. It is not greasy, but the cheese isn't a knock-out. I find the crust to be too hard. The sauce is good, not great sauce.They do sell local soda (Foxon Park!), so that is a plus.
6. Moravela's Pizzeria
Overall Ratings
4 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By v0yageur22
Just finished a plain cheese pizza from Moravelas and it was delicious. The crust is thin, the sauce and cheese are great--this is clearly better than most of the pizza available around here.
5. Village Pizza Family Restaurnt
Overall Ratings
4 based on 19 reviews
Reviewed By drmillerlg
The Village Pizza Family Restaurant is one of those places that I sense could be really good or really bad. This was really good. It's a large place with friendly people. There were four of us, two wanted pizza and the others sandwiches. The menu is extensive with Greek dishes, seafood, salads, and more. The pizza eaters selected the Mediterranean, one of the gourmet choices. My son had the Buffalo Chicken Grinder. In these parts, the submarine or hero sandwich is known as a grinder. I ordered the Italian Combo Grinder - Ham, Genoa Salami, Cappicola, Pepperoni and Cheese. Both pizza and sandwiches require good bread - and Village Pizza delivered. The food was really good. Their fires are tasty as well. The pizza was so huge that we boxed half of it and ate it for a couple of days.
4. Otto
Overall Ratings
4 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By Russell860
We visited Ottoâs after visiting a couple of galleries in Chester on a sunny but cold Saturday. It has a creative pizza menu and is accommodating to changes if needed. The staff were very welcoming and helpful, giving very good service. Would recommend for a quick, easy and flavorful lunch.
3. Grano Arso
Overall Ratings
4 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By BillL64
Whether itâs a cocktail, app, or main be prepared to wait. Arrived at 5:50, server showed 5 minutes later, ordered cocktails delivered at 6:15. Ordered app and main when cocktails appeared. App appeared at 6:35, main appeared at 7. Very limited wines by the glass. We dined here a second time just to confirm the first dismal dinner we had the last time. This will be the last time. Food was decent but warm, indicating a service problem. Only 3 desserts on menu plus store bought ice cream.
2. Rustica Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 149 reviews
Reviewed By 305E40th4J
We had an OpenTable reservation, which was immediately honored. We were escorted to a nice window table by the maitre d', who was very hospitable. The server was cordial. There is one person who brings the bread (crispy and delicious) and olive oil (tart and tasty); another who keeps the water glass full; and a runner who brings the food: that said, the service never felt scrambled, as often happens at other restaurants. My husband and I each ordered an appetizer and a main course. My husband was happy with his appetizer, but less pleased with his main course (veal; mashed potatoes at his request). I had the potato leek soup for an appetizer -- the portion size was very large, but the soup was very heavy, somewhat flavorless, and too filling. I had the pappardelle and meat balls, which is not exactly a menu item, but I've ordered it many times in the past. It was very good, but as I was ordering, the server asked whether I wanted marinara sauce or bolognese: I asked for the bolognese. What she didn't mention was the there was a $6.00 upcharge for the bolognese, such that what was essentially spaghetti and meatballs ended up costing much more than I would have expected (and, if I had known about the upcharge, I would have gotten marinara sauce (and been perfectly happy)). As we were going to East Haddam for a musical at the Goodspeed Opera House, we opted to have an ice cream cone at Hillside Sweet Shoppe -- not the best ice cream, but a nice location to sit out front on a warm evening and watch the world pass by while waiting for the show. The acid test: would I go back to Rustica? Yes, we have gone there many times and will continue to go back, but I was not pleased that the uncharge was not disclosed.
Best American food near East Haddam, Connecticut, United States
1. La Vita Gustosa
Overall Ratings
3 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By cbs651
This has been our favorite place to eat before or after a show at the Goodspeed Opera House for many years. The service is always friendly and efficient, and with recent renovations, it's roomier and less noisy. The menu is varied and delicious. I usually order one of the pasta dishes, but my husband loves their prime rib (served only on weekends). Salads are enormous, so we always split a Caesar.
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