Best Date Night Restaurants in East Haddam

Overall amazing experience, been before, will be back soon! Can't say enough that all service, food and ambiance points hit 100% - seen very rarely lately in Ct restaurants.

We sat at a table in the cozy room, overlooking waterfall, beyond the bar. It was surprisingly quiet, meaning comfortable to carry on a conversation. The food is delicious and beautifully served. The 3 of us had a wonderful evening.

I left a glowing review on their site directly but for OT members- THIS WAS THE MOST WONDERFUL FOOD I’ve had in 6 months of living in the local area. This restaurant went to my top picks for a fantastic dinner. I’m an experienced diner from nyc, I admit I’m spoiled. So when it came to dining here- in a casual strip mall I was expecting more of the same “comfort” or “good to average”. Well this place rocked me because of the great handmade and beautifully crafted dishes. The spinach salad with feta was fresh and tender and the dressing great. The pastas with fungi and the one with fennel sausage was WONDERFUL. We were able to split it, which they did in the kitchen. A delicate thin pappardelle noodle with a delectable sauce. The bottle of Chianti was great, but we went in with a gelato and a cannoli and 2 espressos which were TERRIFIC! White tablecloths and napkins, nice glassware and very good service rounded out a simple but immaculate and naturally bright dining room area separated from the popular bar. I can’t wait to go back. EXCELLENT. GO HERE FOR THE FOOD!

Excellent service and top-notch wine and food. The small plate format works perfectly here and matches well with the opportunities to sample wines. Service was quite competent but never stuffy. Only thing I would watch for is noise level - with all the wood paneling and open floorplan, it can get a little loud if it's busy, especially near the shared table. That's not necessarily a bad thing - the clientele seems generally respectful, but boisterous - that that can create a nice vibe. It was our first time here (though we have been to the main dining area several times) and we are looking forward to returning.

We always have a great experience at Osa, it is one of our favorite restaurants. They always prepare their octopus dishes to perfection. So tender, never tough or chewy. It is a benchmark that we compare other restaurants to. Their cocktails are also expertly crafted. The noise level does get a bit loud during peak dining hours which makes conversations difficult but the food and service is always outstanding. The menu changes often which we like since it gives you the opportunity to continually try new dishes.