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A photo of Bella Canggio Restaurant / Bar restaurant
4.5
Awesome(329)
££££
• Peruvian • Norwich
Booked 16 times today
Our first time to this relatively new local restaurant. Service was great and the food as well. Octopus was so tender. The Paella was plentiful and the seafood soup quite tasty. All good!
A photo of The Essex restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1261)
££££
• American • Old Saybrook
Booked 8 times today
My husband and I were celebrating our 33rd wedding anniversary. We were greeted at the door by a member of the staff who wished us a happy anniversary. I requested specific seats at the bar and they were set up for us prior to our arrival with menus. The bartender/server (Breanna) greeted us and immediately offered us a glass of sparkling wine to toast our anniversary. She was attentive to us throughout our dinner, explaining the menu, checking in to ensure we were enjoying our dinner. As always, it was a wonderful experience! We enjoyed the bitter greens salad and pork belly starters. My husband had the halibut entree and I had the monkfish. Both were delicious, although I felt the monkfish was a bit salty. We finished with the pumpkin crème brûlée — outstanding!! Thank you for a beautifully memorable dinner.
A photo of Chamard Vineyards, Farm Winery Bistro restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(2580)
££££
• French American • Clinton
Booked 21 times today
Excellent service and fantastic food! Nice wine flights too.
A photo of Osa restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(834)
££££
• Contemporary American • Middletown
Booked 19 times today
Consistently fabulous drinks and food! Creative and flavorful!!!
A photo of Noah's restaurant
4.5
Awesome(2360)
££££
• Tapas / Small Plates • Greenport
Booked 9 times today
We had a great meal at Noah’s. Everything was spot on- food, service, vibe. The autumn squash soup was a knockout- I could eat it every day. Loved the swordfish entree. Reasonable bottles of wine and delicious desserts. Highly recommend!
A photo of The Library Wine Bar & Bistro restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(877)
££££
• American • Wallingford
Booked 33 times today
It was a great experience. The waitress was great it was our 25th Anniversary she took pictures for us also and went out of her way to get the perfect shots. The food was great also you got a lot of good food for the price and the mixed drinks were perfectly mixed and chilled. Will definitely be coming back again and hope to have the same great waitress.
A photo of The Luke Brasserie Bar & Cafe restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(514)
££££
• Contemporary French / American • New Haven
Booked 16 times today
Excellent experience Great menu Thank you to the team See you all soon
A photo of Bistro Ete restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1195)
££££
• French • Southampton
Booked 17 times today
Great meal as always ! The place is just top-notch 
A photo of Millwright's Restaurant restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(4233)
££££
• American • Simsbury
Booked 38 times today
Just a great place to eat. The location is spectacular.
A photo of Ella's Food and Drink restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(2210)
££££
• French American • Westerly
Booked 18 times today
Our dinner at Ella’s the night before was so good we decided to go back and eat there two nights in a row!!

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  • TomGold
    New York City •130 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Our first time to this relatively new local restaurant. Service was great and the food as well. Octopus was so tender. The Paella was plentiful and the seafood soup quite tasty. All good!
    More info
    Bella Canggio Restaurant / Bar$$$$• Peruvian• Norwich
    •
    4.5
  • BethGold
    New York City •41 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    My husband and I were celebrating our 33rd wedding anniversary. We were greeted at the door by a member of the staff who wished us a happy anniversary. I requested specific seats at the bar and they were set up for us prior to our arrival with menus. The bartender/server (Breanna) greeted us and immediately offered us a glass of sparkling wine to toast our anniversary. She was attentive to us throughout our dinner, explaining the menu, checking in to ensure we were enjoying our dinner. As always, it was a wonderful experience! We enjoyed the bitter greens salad and pork belly starters. My husband had the halibut entree and I had the monkfish. Both were delicious, although I felt the monkfish was a bit salty. We finished with the pumpkin crème brûlée — outstanding!! Thank you for a beautifully memorable dinner.
    More info
    The Essex$$$$• American• Old Saybrook
    •
    4.8
  • Bethanne
    New York City •16 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We had a great meal at Noah’s. Everything was spot on- food, service, vibe. The autumn squash soup was a knockout- I could eat it every day. Loved the swordfish entree. Reasonable bottles of wine and delicious desserts. Highly recommend!
    More info
    Noah's$$$$• Tapas / Small Plates• Greenport
    •
    4.5
  • DebGold
    Philadelphia County •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Excellent service and fantastic food! Nice wine flights too.
    More info
    Chamard Vineyards, Farm Winery Bistro$$$$• French American• Clinton
    •
    4.7
  • Laura
    1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 30 Oct 2026
    Consistently fabulous drinks and food! Creative and flavorful!!!
    More info
    Osa$$$$• Contemporary American• Middletown
    •
    4.8
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