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Reviews on Italian food in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States. Waterbury (nicknamed "The Brass City") is a city in the U.S. state of Connecticut on the Naugatuck River, 33 miles southwest of Hartford and 77 miles northeast of New York City. Waterbury is the second-largest city in New Haven County, Connecticut. As of the 2010 census, Waterbury had a population of 110,366, making it the 10th largest city in the New York Metropolitan Area, 9th largest city in New England and the 5th largest city in Connecticut.
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10. Tiramisu
Overall Ratings
4 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By ParkerSturbridge
This is good, dependable Italian cuisine. It's tucked into a nondescript strip mall on the outskirts of Waterbury, but once you step inside, you're back in Italy. Intimate bar and a nice, cozy restaurant. The menu is diverse without being overwhelming, with some very interesting dishes....plus all the basics. Try the chicken served Milanese style (my favorite no matter where I go). Topped with bruschetta and arugala....yum. Many fish and meat dishes are presented on top of a mound of pasta. Scrod was good....shrimp lacked taste but again was ample. And they pour a nice glass of wine too. Check it out.
9. Dominic's & Vinnie's Pizza
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By lbagley77
I've been having Dominic and Vinnie's since I can remember, and I'm 40. This pizza, by far is my favorite! The crust is cooked perfectly, the sauce has the right zing, and the sausage, oh the sausage. The sausage is the best! If you are in the Waterbury area, be sure to make this one of your stops, it is a must.Thank you for all your years of support. We will be there for your next 40 years.
8. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
Overall Ratings
4 based on 69 reviews
Reviewed By jdms33
The Pizza is as good as or at least very close to what I remember many years ago when one had to wait in line in New Haven.Didnât have to wait to be seated. Similar experience and set up as Danbury location. Server was attentive and very pleasant.Pizza can get pricey as you add topping. We also had the Pepeâs salad which was very tasty.The pizza (large for the left overs) sausage and roasted peppers, the small salad (plenty for 2 maybe 3), and a quart bottle of soda was like $41 (before tip). Would I go back yes. For sure.
7. Roma Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 100 reviews
Reviewed By michaelrR9604QU
Martinis and the manhattans were watery, more water than liquor. Salads were fine. Service good. The Tutto Mare fra diabolo sauce was very heavy with a strong taste oregano, pasta over done, not good with a fish dish. The over done sole was swimming in butter. The pork chop was just OKNo one ate their pasta side dishes after tasting them. Definitely not the place to go for a good drink and Italian dishes with a Will not go back
6. San Marino Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 95 reviews
San Marino's is a family run and operated restaurant that's been serving classic Southern Italian cuisine for almost 5 decades. Open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Full service bar and outdoor dining available. Bring the kids, too!
Reviewed By joemiller2016
Nina and I, along with eight family members, enjoyed dinner at San Marino on the day after Thanksgiving. What a good time we had. Nina called in reservations, and we were seated immediately. The waitstaff was very attentive and quick to make appropriate suggestions where needed. As an example, I asked for a side of hot Italian Sausage, well, they had only sweet available. That's ok. I had a sweet Italian Sausage on the side of my Cheese Ravioli. This was served with salad and warm bread. I had an ice cold Budweiser, too.This restaurant is nice and comfortable for groups of all sizes. We've been here many times, and for many different reasons. This is one of Waterbury's finest restaurants.I rate San Marino with five stars. Please do come and enjoy this restaurant. you will not be disappointed.
5. La Tavola Ristorante
Overall Ratings
4 based on 181 reviews
Reviewed By Durge
Dinner date with my wife for our first visit to this highly touted Waterbury establishment. A nice, subdued lighting modern decor with a primary dining room as well as s friendly barroom with a fair amount of seating for dining and comfortable and spacious booths. Pleasant music caps the busy but comfortable atmosphere. White-cloth tables and professional, friendly service. Our main waitress seemed a bit hard to corral at times but there were numerous staffers that were responsive as needed. The menu focuses on Italian specialties but includes fine steaks, fish, salads and some interesting appetizers. I had a terrific escarole & white bean appetizer and my wife had a tasty eggplant appetizer. Both were very good. My main course was a great gnocchi in a brown gravy with tender lamb shank, peppers & onions & portobello mushrooms & spinach. Delicious. My wife had an excellent cavatelli with mozzarella balls in marinara. We also indulged in dessert with a very fine creme de brûlée and even better chocolate cake with Nutella sauce on the inside. The atmosphere is social yet very nice for a romantic evening. Thereâs outdoor seating available in front and a large room downstairs for big groups/parties. The bar is pretty good size and has a couple of small televisions. This is located in a somewhat main avenue on the outskirts of the city of Waterbury and behind the restaurant is a large neighborhood but no parking lot, so allow a few extra minutes to find a spot to park. This is a busy, popular restaurant so reservations are a good idea any night of the week I think. We enjoyed the evening.
4. Nino's Trattoria Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 197 reviews
Nino's is right off of I-84 east or west. Full Italian restaurant with many Italian specialties. We also make our own bread, pizza, specialty breads, and pasta. Gluten free pasta and pizza available. Make us your "go to" place for a night out, lunch, birt
Reviewed By Linda L
We were a group of seniors (old, not high school) and we received excellent efficient and welcoming service by Denisa, our waitperson. Soups, sauces, salmon, veal, calzones - all were deemed delicious. Portions were large - most of us took home good size containers of leftovers. They make their own bread - excellent, especially the garlic bread, hot out of the oven. The dining area is roomy. They accommodated several separate checks among us - not everyone does. They have take-out, including that yummy bread, by the loaf, and their own fresh pasta. Good coffee to finish our meal and if Denisa is on duty make sure to order a cappuccino-she knows how to work the machine. They have a lunch menu but you can only order off the dinner menu on Sunday.
3. Domenick & PIA Downtown
Overall Ratings
4 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By BUZZCt
If you are a Waterbury native you know about this downtown pizza gem! A very special typeOf pizza loved by all. Please go taste it for yourself!
2. Diorio Restaurant & Bar
Overall Ratings
4 based on 179 reviews
The legendary history of Diorio Restaurant began in the early 1920âs. The late Rocco Diorio was responsible for the fine traditional food and many lasting memories for most of the people in the greater Waterbury area. The restaurant was closed in 1980 and
Reviewed By radiowitch1
Diorio's received a good deal of attention recently when Gordon Ramsay came to Waterbury to renovate another local restaurant for one of his famous reality television shows, and chose to eat at Diorio's for two nights in a row. If that's not a golden seal of approval, I'm not sure what would be. However, Diorio's has been a local favorite for decades, and my dinner here in the latter part of May did not disappoint. I joined two colleagues for a business dinner at Diorio's on a Friday evening. Street parking always depends on your luck, but there is a parking garage directly across from the restaurant. I'm always entranced by the tin ceiling when I arrive at Diorio's (see my photos). Appetizers included beet salad, apple walnut salad (half sizes since the full portions would have not left enough room for the entrees), and fried calamari. For my entree, I chose Scallop Risotto ($32): diced asparagus, carrot, red pepper, peas, creamy Parmesan risotto, over a citrus confit. It was outstanding, and I took at least half of it home. I enjoyed a Prickly Pear martini ($11.50) with my meal. Service was friendly and attentive as always. We had no room for dessert, regrettably. I recommend Diorio's restaurant highly and will happily return!
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1. Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 171 reviews
From their humble beginnings on South Main Street in Waterbury to now multiple locations throughout the state of Connecticut, Nardelliâs Grinder Shoppe continues to satisfy the need for fast and delicious meals. You can count on quality ingredients, huge
Reviewed By jonathanfW4540JA
I always try to eat local when traveling and found this grinder shop on TripAdvisor. Hefty and tasty sandwiches as well as other great menu items. The Italian Combo was very good but next time I will add hot peppers. Fresh crusty bread with plenty of meat. Even at around $10 this full sized sandwich is a very good value compared to the. Chains and their substandard ingredients? I recommend you check it out!Hi Jonathan,We're so glad you found us and decided to give us a try! Our Italian Combo Grinder is a classic, and hot peppers would be a tasty addition for sure. We appreciate your business and hope to serve you again soon. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a nice review!Grazie,Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe
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