The Village Bistro

I've been here several times now, and the Village Bistro is quickly becoming a personal haunt of mine. I just feel magic here; between the beautiful ambience, the incredible food, the literature-themed drinks and decor, and the waiters and bartenders who clearly have an appreciation for providing an elevated experience to their guests, I've always had a phenomenal time. Additionally, I love a classy place where I can go as a single, middle aged woman, and be treated at the same level of valued patron whether I'm dining alone or with a friend.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND ... 1st time here. Atmosphere, service, food, and overall experience A+++. Our server, Ian, was welcoming, friendly, professional, and on point along with all wait staff. Definitely a positive experience and we will be back soon. Parking tip: although limited, if you circle the center a couple times, you'll find a good spot 😉 if not, the public parking around the corner is a nice walk. Everything we ordered was amazing. My swordfish was perfect! The cauliflower appetizer was very flavorful. The beautiful plates, all different patterned china, was beautiful and a quaint touch. We highly recommend the visit.

My wife and I had dinner at the Village Bistro last night as a belated Valentine's Day celebration. I had been there before, and it previous experiences here had been outstanding. Unfortunately, this experience was anything but. Before I begin, I'd like to note that our server was kind, attentive, and courteous. Her service was was good and much appreciated. The food was honestly a massive let down. my biggest gripe is the steak frites. $44 dollars for a hanger steak and a handful of fries is steep. But, it wouldn't be an issue if the quality was great. It was not. The steak was rubbery, beyond chewy, and the flavor was lacking. We've all had rubbery, tough steaks. This was one of those. The fries were whatever. I will add that the oysters we got were great. The cheeseboard was pretty go

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

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!