Love this spot! We came for a holiday dinner and ordered off the pre-fixe menu. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. Our server was great as well. Can't wait to come back. read more

I stumbled upon this place whole searching for a venue for a baby shower. I decided on the Antoinette bldg behind the main restaurant. At first glance Outdoor seating area well maintained and esthetically pleasing with a beautiful brook and a wooden Walking bridge Main level of building comfortable seating area with relaxing furniture, fully staffed bar , ample space for opening gifts, favors and two meticulously maintained restrooms . Very tastefully decorated. Continue on up the architecturally pleasing staircase to the main seating loft area, Bright beautiful windows and comfortable temperature controlled. (bonus when opening gifts it's visible from loft area) tables arranged to your specifications comfortable furniture and again, meticulously maintained I have done many events I found you hit the jackpot when you make a statement at first glance, offer comfortable area to dine and everyone of your guest made a point to tell you how amazing the food was. The choice of main dishes excellent. A must, order appetizers truly a statement of what is yet to come. Deserts many available. We chose to bring in to make the family happy to showcase their masterpieces. Owner very professional, engaging and approachable anticipates needs of customer. Staff can't say enough job well done. The final bonus excellent sound system Choose your own playlist or leave it up to them. Sorry , I know no one is perfect and there's always something to complain about but not this time it was our lucky day !! read more

We had a fantastic price fixe dinner for 7 on the porch. The menu was so impressive that we all had a hard time choosing just 4 courses. The service was impeccable, the dinner was delicious and the wine Jeffery recommended paired perfectly with our meals. read more

We had an early Valentine's Day celebration today and enjoyed our brunch tremendously. The Crab Cake Benedict was perfection being served on a biscuit instead of English muffin. My wife's Spinach Quiche was more than she could eat but also prepared and served beautifully. We finished with a slice of their own prepared cheesecake! The only criticism is the price for barely two cups of coffee in the pot for $4. We will be back for dinner. read more

You have to check this place out it's like being in someone's living room. It was very inviting the wine selection was an array of aromas, So much to choose from. I will definitely be back to try out the menu and their cheese plates. read more

Having grown up in Newtown, the fact that now there's a wine bar in downtown Sandy Hook kind of blows my mind. Props to the owner for the aesthetic of this adorable space and to the knowledgeable staff for a great evening visit. Having stopped by after dinner to continue socializing, my party didn't order any food, but we were impressed and a little overwhelmed by the largest selection of drinks we'd ever seen. They don't call this place a wine bar for nothing! Fortunately they do offer samples, so you can try before you commit. And don't be turned off if you're not a wine drinker, since some people in my group were quite satisfied with the beers they ordered. What I love is that you can come with a group of any size, and everyone can find something to imbibe. As usual, my one suggestion as a vegan is to consider more plant-based options for the menu. But I'm keeping this place bookmarked - the space would make for an amazing venue for an event! read more

We held our wedding reception at Nouveau Monde a week ago. I am so happy we made that choice. The event planner, Linda, was key in helping us plan our event. She had so many great ideas and was always available to answer questions or to meet us. The food was exquisite from the appetizers to the main meal to the desserts. All of our guests told us it was the best meal they ever had. We special ordered the focaccia bread. It was sooo good! The entire staff was great and extremely accommodating. Because of everyone of them, our wedding day was spectacular! Thank you Linda, Bill, and the rest of the staff! Highly recommended!!! read more

Excellent food and service in a relaxing environment. Brunch was stupendous. Highly recommended.

I have been here for lunch, drinks and dinner with my wife, on my own and with groups. I've had the burgers, the steaks and seafood. I've tried the wines and the appetizers. I've sat inside, outside and at the bar. I've met the bartenders, the owners and the wait staff. The food is fresh, flavorful, tasty and interesting. Every wine has a story and a reason. The room is understated, peaceful and elegant. The entire staff is engaging, attentive and informed. This place is a gem. I simply cannot find a crack in the armor. I really have found no other place where I'm willing to lick my plate and empty my glass with same level of enjoyment and satisfaction. Cannot wait to return. read more

A gem in Sandy Hook. The wine and spirits are fabulous as expected but the food is the star. Sat on the back deck and enjoyed a 5 star ceviche and a heirloom tomato and burrata salad that was the best I've had all summer. The champagne was a perfect accompaniment. If you don't come here your missing Sandy Hooks best spot. read more

I've been going to Nouveau Monde probably once a month for the last 3 or 4 years (basically whenever they opened, I can't remember exactly). It has become our goto place for a relaxing date night, special occasions like birthdays, and we rented the barn for a get together with extended family and friends. Not only is the food constantly being updated/rotated - but the presentation is always very good. The owner Bill has a massive wine list with more than 450 wines, of which we've probably tried around 50 or so (with repeats on several of our discoveries). He has something for most price ranges, and we've had a $30 bottle and a $600 bottle there - and there has only ever been one bad bottle in all of our trips there. The staff is gracious and accommodating, the ambiance is great, and the fact that they adhere to strict COVID safety but have figured out a way to do that with no cheesy plastic barriers between tables in impressive (they've removed a number of tables to maintain safe eating distances). By far our favorite place to go in the Newtown area read more

An incredible date night experience. Couldn't recommend it enough. The food was amazing, as was the service and the wine.

Wow! Just had an amazing take out dinner! Fried chicken was spicy and tender and the spicy honey sauce was so delicious! Nice salad, aged cheddar grits just perfect, a bottle of wine !!! Wow! Never disappointed and I've been here many times for dinner! Everyone should make an effort to support this restaurant- a great new addition to sandy hook and my new favorite! Great wine list too!!!! read more

Nouveau Monde is a wonderful little place for brunch. We've eaten there a few times and the food is wonderful, the drinks tasty and the service is classic, yet comfortable. I can't think of anything that was bad. It was a beautiful day for an outside table. They were able to seat us even though it was late for their brunch hours and we did not have a reservation. This being Covid-19 days, it was nice to see the staff was well prepared to keep us safe and I could see they had a good cleaning protocol in place and used as some tables were cleared while we ate. Would definitely recommend and will be back soon. read more

Beautiful modern wine bar with an eclectic menu of mostly small plates. I love their huge selection of wine by the glass. The owners are very knowledgeable and passionate about wine. I recently got a big group of friends together here and everyone absolutely loved the chill lounge feel of their ground floor. Some menu items are on the pricier side but generally they are well worth it and during happy hour they are absolutely a steal. We had a wonderful experience with great service all night even though people showed up at all different times and split the check ten different ways which I'm sure wasn't easy! I also got to experience one of their wine dinners. They have a small intimate dining room upstairs where the event was held. There were yummy bites and a glass of wine ready right when you walk in, then course after course of exciting dishes each paired with a different wine. The only miss was dessert which hadn't fully set but the flavor was on point. In addition to great food and wine, they had a surprise contest and Skype'd to the vineyard whose wine we were tasting. Bonus-three gorgeous bathrooms that are always spotless. I want to steal their style for my own bathroom! read more

Super cozy nicely decorated restaurant much more than a wine bar! Thoroughly enjoyed my dinner in the Bar area. Love the in art deco design makes you feel like you're back in France in the 1920 and 30's. Extensive wine list, a full bar as well as many good craft beers offered here. Soups and chowders made on the premises. Moderately priced filet mignon 32. Peter the proprietor made me a fan will be back. read more

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Wine and small bites delish and the decor comfortable and cozy. The service was also attentive and punctual. Good experience and going back for entrees soon. read more

Nouveau Monde - Great for vino and bites - New American Near Me - Sandy Hook, Connecticut

The service at this restaurant was awful. We were sat and then barely paid any attention to by our waitress. She was training another waitress who kept giving our table dirty looks. Other waiters and waitresses spent more time with us then our waitress did, she never checked on our water which was empty for the majority of the meal, our like or dislike of the meal, or our drink refills at all. At one point a waiter came over and took our plates and my wine glass ( not sure what why) and never asked if we needed refills or anything else. We have been to many many good restaurants in the area and this place is lacking. The fact that the waitress seemed to careless about us really seemed to do with our age. Which was completely inappropriate. We will not ever be back. read more

Outstanding brunch! Chicken and waffles were fantastic, and the Huevos Ranchero were not far behind. Great coffee, too. Service was friendly and attentive. We will be back soon! read more

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Such a great - and unique place - in Newtown. They have a fabulous and well-informed selection of wines, cheese and charcuterie, plus a tasty dinner menu. (Try the fried chicken!) I'm looking forward to visiting for a glass of wine when the weather turns - they have a nice outdoor patio! read more

Wonderful experience! Top notch service, atmosphere and cuisine! Bravo to the owner and staff! The filet mignon is simply divine.

This is one of my favorite wine bar so far. Great food, finally something with healthy choice, tasty food and great wine. As a wine lover and as a french person, I can't tell you enough how this place has great choices and plenty of choices. read more

This. Space. Is. Beautiful. It's clear that the owners put a lot of thought into the atmosphere. I could spend hours here. Parking is available in the rear, which is a plus. The wine selection is, of course, stellar. I've been here for brunch and had a lovely meal. Would love to come back and try their appetizers while I drink a liquid lunch. The website says they offer it as an event space, but I do wish there were more hosted events. I would love to attend a flight night, or a tasting class, or -- heck! -- even bingo. Something fun that would draw me out of my house on a week night, you know? All in all, a great place for a change of scenery. Looking forward to returning. read more

Giving it a 5 star review for great food and great service. Had the Caesar salad and crab cake. I also tried the clam chowder and banofee pie. All were great and excellent service. Very beautiful interior. read more

Wine selection: Out of this world. They have so many and you can sample before you pour a huge glass of something you don't like. Food: good quality, but small portion and price is a little high. BUT I am obsessed with the beet salad. Amazing! But I think it was $8 for basically a side salad... Service: Fantastic. Friendly staff, beautiful décor, great ambience. Definitely looking forward to my next trip there. read more

I really enjoyed this place, different for the area and I love the lounge vibe. Parking wasn't great, I had to park down the road in another lot and walk since the proper lot was full and small. Much bigger inside than I anticipated! There's a wrap around porch with tables for seating. The downstairs is full of comfy couches and chairs, a decent sized bar and fabulous atmosphere. We sat upstairs, which also had a cool vibe with a mix of lounge chairs and tables. The lighting was a bit inconsistent, some white and some "antique" and yellow. But Lordy was the upstairs LOUD. I could barely hear anything in a room of maybe 15 people, so it could benefit from sound panels. Wine was divine, I had a Pinot noir from Wine by Joe. Standard prices, generous pour, great selection of different varietals. The beer list is all bottles, with a fair craft selection. The appetizers were very tasty, I had hush puppies with a red pepper coulis and my date a spinach and strawberry salad. Entrees we're just ok. I had duck breast with a delicious side, but I found the duck under-seasoned and just above medium rare. Not bad by any means, and a great price ($17!!), but just not up to snuff. No complaints on the BBQ short rib entree. Overall, I really enjoyed this place and will definitely return, but likely for appetizers and wine. Perhaps I'd try more entrees. Solid 3.5 but I just can't round up based on the entree, but that could change in an update. read more

My husband and I enjoyed an absolutely exquisite meal tonight at Nouveau Monde! The service was outstanding and the food was incredible. We enjoyed delicious cocktails and each ordered a small plate and larger plate for ourselves. We debated ordering the house focaccia. We decided not to go overboard with the ordering, yet they brought us focaccia as if they read our minds. Now THAT'S quality service! My husband's small plate was the tuna tartare and I got the burrata. I do not eat seafood, so did not try my husband's tuna, but he said he could have licked the plate. The peaches were perfect and the entire burrata plate was flavorful and wonderful! For larger plates, my husband chose the duck breast and I got the chicken milanese and only because I recently had filet mignon. Again, my husband cleaned his plate, as did I. The chicken was beyond my expectations. The heirloom tomatoes were divine and the lemon and finely grated parmesan over the arugula really complimented the whole dish. I highly recommend Nouveau Monde. You will not be disappointed. We are looking forward to returning. read more

My wife and I were visiting my family in Sandy Hook, and we spied this (new) establishment while driving through town our first day here. It looked worthy of a visit, and upon researching their menus online, it was settled. We picked a night to check it out. Oh my!!! It was as good as we had expected, if not better. We had a dinner consisting of appetizers and wine. We started with a cheese and cracker plate. It came with dried fruit and nuts. We opted for the manchego, and it was very yummy. For our dinner, we shared an order of hush puppies, Portuguese sausage and potato tartlet, and the Vegetable and potato empanadas. The food is superb - and all we got were appetizers(!). If we were going to be here longer, we'd go back again and try some entrees. As it was, we wanted more, so we ordered another round of the empanadas. We finished with dessert: She had the strawberry-rhubarb empanadas and I had the Ancho chile chocolate crème brulee. Excellent! There is indoor and outdoor seating available. The interior is cozy and tastefully decorated. There are tables, as well as couches and bar seating. We chose to sit outside, as the weather has been gorgeous here for late June. We had the opportunity to meet and talk to both the chef and the owner. Both were very friendly and appreciative of our patronage. The owner is from the area of Los Angeles where we live, so that was a nice little connection to have been able to make. Next time we're in town visiting my family, we fully intend to come back to Nouveau Monde. We are counting on you locals of Newtown and its surrounding environs to make this place the success it deserves to be! ;-) read more

My partner and I had our anniversary dinner here. Very romantic space with comfortable chairs, dim lighting, and classy tableware. Delicious and fresh plates. Polite and attentive service. read more

We were there for brunch on Sunday October 10. Only one other table of customers were in the main dining room. We waited over an hour and 15 minutes for our food. The service was the poorest I have experienced in recent time. The server may have been new or embarrassed because we never saw her. She kept apologizing when she delivered the bill. We spoke to the manager and he said they had a table of 14 upstairs and they were overwhelmed. He said the owner was on site and was informed of the situation but he never addressed us. The manager said he felt bad and took $7 off a $138 bill. To be fair I have had dinner there in the past and it was very good but also not crowded. I cannot comment on Sunday's food because it was late and cold. Clearly it is not managed well but as I said dinner has been good read more

This is my new favorite restaurant! We had the price fix menu with the wine pairings and it was absolutely one of the best meals I've had in this area for many years. Food, presentation, ambiance and service was much more like something you'd get in a fine dining restaurant in NYC (before Covid). The Barata cheese with peaches as an appetizer was delicious, the scallops were done to perfection, and the lobster was one of the most unique and tasty recipes I have tried (and it was easy to eat with no wrestling with the shell). The value for this dinner can't be beat. We will be back often! read more

I had such a great experience here. Our server was attentive and pleasant, the wine selection was outstanding, our food was fresh, delicious and arrived in a timely manner. I will definitely be back. read more

My wife and I went to Nouveau Monde Wine Bar during the week to meet another couple and check out their happy hour. The restaurant is nicely decorated, with a bar area on one side and seating on the other. The restaurant was not busy and there were about 12 people total that were there during our meal. During happy hour there are only $5 glasses of wine and very lite apps (see pics). I was a little disappointed there weren't other drink specials and food specials with a little more sustenance. I got a glass of Italian wine, which I enjoyed. Our friend ordered a French 75, and the bartender had no idea what it was. He said that he would find out and make one. I like the enthusiasm but the drink that came out wasn't good. My wife and I ordered the half pound angus burger which came with parmesan truffle fries ($18). We both ordered our burgers medium. The burgers came out at the time you started wondering, "where's my burger?" My burger was cooked medium well and my wife's burger was cooked as ordered. The burger itself was good but the bun fell apart as I was eating it. The fries were luke warm and just ok. It seemed like parmesan cheese was just put on top of some shoe string fries, nothing special. Was it the worst burger I ever had? No. Was it the best? No. My experience was ok, hence, the three stars. read more

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Finally, a worthy restaurant in CT. I've been visiting my wife in Danbury over the past year and have been so disappointed with the local restaurant offerings. So many 4-4.5 star lies - either crappy service or bland food. Nouveau stands apart as the only restaurant I would like to return to, and the only one that left me leaving feeling positive after my meal. It put me in a good mood...seriously. First and foremost, I have to commend the attentiveness and level of customer service. Every staff member that crossed our path gave us an acknowledgement and a smile. It was quite refreshing, and it made me feeling welcome. The ambiance and the decor of the actual space only added to the cozy atmosphere. Moving onto the food - I will admit, it did take a while for it to get out after we ordered, but the wait was worth it. I ordered the chowder (which was loaded with flavor), and shared some bananas foster french toast. That was excellent - straddling the fine line between being sweet/too sweet. The main meal was the prime rib, which was phenomenal. I have the deepest respect for restaurants that truly understand seasoning/flavor, and this prime rib did not disappoint: Perfectly salted, cooked to a perfect medium rare, and each layer of meat had a different texture. The serving size was also MASSIVE. I'm a 230lb powerlifter and I still had enough left in the doggie bag to last another meal. It may have taken a year, but I'm glad that I have finally found a 4+ star rated restaurant that actually lives up to the hype. I hope they don't change. Nouveau Monde is an oasis in this part of CT, which is quite frankly, a culinary desert. read more

Exquisite - lovely decor and atmosphere - great service - and the food is outstanding -,we did the prix- fixe dinner which is an amazing price and includes many of the best selections from the regular menu - tuna carpaccio, avocado salad with smoked trout, grilled lobster in the shell with fresh corn in a spicy sauce ( no struggle getting the meat out of the shell) Banoffee pie, cheese plate and pork belly - rated in that order. The combination of flavors and textures are unique and give a whole new meaning to the word "nouveau". I'm not a big dessert person but it was included in the price fix so I chose the pie based on other reviews - it sounds like a Maggie McFly's dessert but don't be fooled - it's a delicate slice of pie made with an Oreo crust and fresh bananas with secondary flavors of dulce de leche and whipped cream. My husband had the cheese plate which was a little disappointing in that it had only one type of cheese. The indoor dining room is cozy chic with really comfortable chairs. Unfortunately we were seated near a large loud party of 10. Think pre-Covid NYC dining at a discount read more

Lovely, cozy, relaxing spot. Complete with fireplace and couches. Knowledgeable sommelier, delicious wine, tasty appetizers. Exactly what we were looking for on a cold Friday night! read more

Lovely place. Beautiful decor and excellent wine selection. The food never disappoints. This is the perfect place to take someone out on a date night. They even have more casual seating if you just want to get a few drinks and apps. Love going here! read more

Great wine, nice ambiance downstairs, upstairs is nice too but the WiFi would go in and out which was a little Annoying and making it awkward with conversation bc others are sitting right next to you. Good food, vegetarian options. All and all, a nice place to go. read more

Very relaxing ambiance and a lot of different wines to choose from. The staff is very nice and accommodating. Went here with my friend for a fun moms night out, I will definitely go back! read more

Our party of four thoroughly enjoyed the wine selections and farm to table food. The clam chowder was outstanding as were the crab cakes. Rather empty on a Sunday late afternoon but still excellent service. read more