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Nouveau Monde

4.8
4.8
715 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
6 Washington Ave, Sandy Hook, CT 06482

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
Meaning "New World" in French, Nouveau Monde serves new American cuisine in a cozy and stylish atmosphere. Our menu celebrates seasonal and locally-sourced ingredients, incorporating inspirations from a variety of global flavors. With multiple awards from Connecticut Magazine and Best of Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator, our award-winning wine list has more than 900 by the bottle. We feature a curated list of craft beer and spirits that pair well with our delicious food and convivial, approachable ambiance. Fine dining, relaxed atmosphere.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Bistro
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Private party facilities
    In search of the perfect spot for a reception, bridal/baby shower, business meeting, or other special events? Nouveau Monde is an ideal space for your gathering, with luxurious accommodations for 15 to 120 guests and unique dining options. Use our online event planner at https://www.nouveaumondesandyhook.com/private-events/
  • Neighborhood
    Newtown
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 715 people are saying

Nouveau Monde reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Best Food

  • Connecticut

    Great for fine wines

  • Connecticut

    Contemporary American

  • Fairfield

    Best Overall

  • Fairfield

    Best Food

  • Fairfield

    Best Ambiance

  • Fairfield

    Great for fine wines

  • Fairfield

    Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nouveau Monde offers an exceptional dining experience with "outstanding food," a "fantastic wine list," and "excellent service." The ambiance is both cozy and upscale, making it perfect for special occasions. Creative menu options delight, while attentive staff ensure a memorable visit. A "hidden gem" worth visiting again and again.

715 Reviews
  1. Karen VIP

    New York City37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always our favorite spot when my daughter comes home from College. The service and the food are always consistently great!

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  2. stephen

    New York City4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nouveau Monde did not disappoint for our Easter Sunday dinner. Great selections expertly prepared, attentive service and best of all no rush. Very good experience for all

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  3. Brenda

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We reserved a table upstairs, but was put downstairs (requires an cc to make reservation.). I ordered a fish dish that arrived with meat on it. When I brought it up- the manager aggressively mentioned that it was on the menu (in a different language) despite my ordering this dish regularly (for the past 5 years) w/o meat. We ordered the cheese plate and it was delivered without any information regarding what cheese was which. We ordered dessert and it sat for 25 minutes on the table without our having been provided any utensils. When we paid the check they sent macaroons- but no information on what type of macaroons.

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  4. Robert VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nigel the server was great. Targeted us on the correct Wine when we had issues. Very accommodating and considerate. Perfect evening. 

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  5. Lindsay VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A hidden gem in Newtown. Outstanding food, excellent wine list and fantastic service.

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  6. Richard

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing flavors in food. Unique combinations. Small portions. Cod with black rice. Unusual shaved brossel sprouts salad. Light and flavorful limoncello cake. A delightful culinary experience.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I’ve been coming to this restaurant for over eight years. I’ve celebrated milestones here. I’ve brought friends, family, and out-of-town guests. And while the food has always been excellent, I’ve long tolerated the rushed, pretentious service because I believed the experience, overall, was worth it. But after what happened on my birthday, I’m done. We were a party of four, seated promptly at 5 for what was meant to be a joyful, meaningful night. The staff knew it was a birthday celebration. We ordered generously—cocktails, appetizers, entrées, desserts—spending over $500. And yet, well before we’d finished, the message became crystal clear: we were being pushed out. Three of us were done eating and they cleared our plates before the fourth was even close to being done, and this was early on in the night. He was asked 3 more times if he was done eating, and I felt so uncomfortable with the way they were rushing him. The same rushing happened with dessert, and soon after water glasses were removed without asking. I had about 2 sips left of wine and at 6:50, our waitress informed us—without apology—that we had ten minutes to vacate the table. No grace. No acknowledgment of the occasion. Just an abrupt, transactional push out the door. The website says for a party of 4 there is a 2 hour time limit, so while I don't believe any restaurants should have any limits like this, we had not even hit their limit yet. We still had 10 minutes, and would have clearly finished in that time. We weren't in any way lingering, just finishing a last glass of wine. After eight years of loyalty, I walked out of the restaurant feeling rushed, dismissed, and frankly—embarrassed. That’s not how you treat regulars. That’s not how you treat anyone, especially on a birthday. There are countless restaurants in this area with great food. What separates the great ones is hospitality—something this place has clearly forgotten. We will not be back again.
    Nouveau MondeResponded on March 31, 2025
    Dear Brenna – thank you for posting a duplicate review. We truly appreciate your understanding of our reservation time limits, which help us ensure that all our guests have a wonderful experience. This is stated when a reservation is made through our online reservation system. While we have been happy to accommodate your request for extra time between courses in the past, we hope you understand that on a busy Friday night, we need to honor the reservations of all our guests who also look forward to a great dining experience. Our servers' reminders are intended to ensure a smooth dining experience for everyone – you were not asked to vacate the table at that moment. They are meant to be helpful and ensure that all guests have a pleasant experience. Lastly, once again, happy birthday!

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  8. Louis

    Connecticut1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite food, attentive waitstaff, incredible wine list, elegant ambiance.

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  9. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Drove 35 minutes would drive 35 hour—great atmosphere and the food and drinks are amazing

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  10. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    You can’t ask for more. Ashley our server, was top notch! Food was excellent. Drinks were delicious! Michelin star worthy! Highly recommend!

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FAQs

Nouveau Monde offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 491-2723.

Nouveau Monde is rated 4.8 stars by 715 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 9 times today
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6 Washington Ave, Sandy Hook, CT 06482

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Newtown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Bistro
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    In search of the perfect spot for a reception, bridal/baby shower, business meeting, or other special events? Nouveau Monde is an ideal space for your gathering, with luxurious accommodations for 15 to 120 guests and unique dining options. Use our online event planner at https://www.nouveaumondesandyhook.com/private-events/
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