We have gone to La Vita Gustosa many times on dates without kids and have had a nice time with average wine and average food with good red sauce. Tonight we took the kids while we waited for our takeout pizza. The hostess was rude and sat us in the furthest corner. My 3 and 5 year old were better than usual with inside voices and great manners. We ordered from the childrens menu while we waited and the waitress was nice, but other 'patrons' were unhappy that kids were present. I felt awful to spend so much money, because they aren't cheap, and be made to feel like an outcast because I have kids. I have been in fine dining establishments with kids in San Fran, Chicago, Philly, and New York and been treated wonderfully. La Vita Gustosa in East Haddam is not chic or fine dining and should welcome any customers. The last straw was when the bar tender that we have seen every time we have been there said as we walked out 'I hate kids' and my 5 year old heard him. We will NEVER be go back and I will be sure to spread the word!
Pros: food is slightly above average
Cons: service sucks if with kids
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