So good! Everything was fabulous. We brought our family and friends here to celebrate a special…read moreoccasion. They just never disappoint. When you need to pay babysitters to go out to dinner that matters a lot. It's a sure bet here! They know how to make Italian food like Mom!

Superb sacchetini pasta ( waiter recommended) for daycation lunch on their deck. Delicious! Split…read morea Caesar salad. Also wonderful. Italian bread.. This eatery is the " real deal" Italian restaurant in Waterbury. Highly recommend .

First time here made reservations started with meatballs and garlic bread then I ordered penne…read morepeppered à la vodka husband ordered his regular bolognese very good ambiance was good we sat next to a lid Italian family and it was great brought back many memories for dessert we had zeppoli very good ended with coffee and a cap would come back

We live down the street and had been in for dessert but never a meal…read more We made a reservation a few days in advance for a Friday evening, showed up at the correct time and they weren't ready. We waited at a random table because there were no seats at the bar. After 20 minutes they took us down to the basement where we sat alone. They said they didn't expect to be that busy that night but it was a random Friday night, but it seemed like they just overbooked and didn't really care about us. If it wasn't a pain to find parking and absolutely pouring, I probably would have left, the vibes were weird. Our waitress was really nice as was the busboy/food runner and made some good recommendations on the menu. Everything we had was decent enough, but not mind-blowing. I'd come back but not clamoring to come back right away.

Been there many times. Great atmosphere, super service, outstanding Italian food,…read more It's reminds me of what a restaurant is supposed to be like, NICE Prices in line for a great restaurant

Dimly-lit, upscale, old-school Italian spot in the heart of Waterbury…read more I came here for dinner with my Dad and we each got an appetizer, entree, and dessert. I got the French onion soup, clam pasta, and banana pie, while he opted for the Caesar salad, pork chop, and cheesecake. Everything was fantastic other than the cheesecake We say in a booth, but it was fairly uncomfortable & stiff. Also have table and bar seating Service took a while, but there was a very large party of kids that came in while we were there so I am giving them a break for that

The place is big, open, romantic, and beautiful. It's certainly clean, and has enough staff to…read moreattend to their customers efficiently. It took over half hour to get a fried calamari that I thought would have red sauce on the side (and topped with Gorgonzola and fried cherry peppers) but somehow .... They put the calamari over the red sauce and then cover it with the toppings and somehow .... Garlic aioli? The grease glistened of their overly browned rings of fried calamari. Their bread was average. Not warm. Nothing special. The salad that my entree came with had one half of a cherry tomato and one slice of cucumber with a weird red looking dressing on the side that i was told was "peppercorn." My entree wasn't terrible but it was the first time I've had fish over a ton of veggies.... With no starch accompanied with the entree-- not your standard serve via an Italian place. I got the stuffed sole which was ok, not terrible, but the interior was mushy (as expected) and the sole might have been undercooked. I knew better than to go here for a satisfying meal. I would never go back here ... maybe not even for a drink because of how delayed delivery of a mere fried app, was. Thanks !

I have Been coming here for years with my family. Sam Marino offers Authentic Italian food that…read moreis just delicious. I came here with a big group of people (10) and staff was very accommodating. I ordered the Veal Milanese which is a Pan fried, crispy breaded, rosemary, garlic and olive oil, angel hair pasta with long hot pepper Chicken Breast- $22.95 Veal- $24.95 Pasta and Entree's served with soup or salad.

Excellent good as well as service, had the chicken Frances's which was awesome, service was great…read moreas well. Thank you we will be back.

Visiting a friend in Waterbury & not wanting to have lunch in an urban area, we ventured out to…read moreOakville to visit Roma Ristorante. In a great location with its own parking lot, Roma Ristorante also has a nice bar that was busy serving drinks & lunch entrees to patrons on this Thursday afternoon. We chose the dining room off the bar for a quieter experience. Roma is best described as providing elevated Italian-American cuisine. The garlicky broccoli rabe, grilled sausage & fried potatoes with long hots was an ample starter for two. Bread basket filled with real Italian bread. My entree of Chicken Milanese with an up charge side of linguine in marinara was great as was my friend's Arthur Avenue sized Italian cold cut sandwich accompanied by what looked to be fresh sliced french fries - which we found addictive. The only pedestrian selections were their Wines by the glass & the chocolate cake. Our visit accommodated our need for a turn up of the a/c & that made us very happy.

10.24.25 I've been here a handful of times and have enjoyed…read moredining here each time. I've had a couple so so servers but I don't usually critique a place so harsh for that. The majority of times the servers have been great. Most of them I've encountered seem to be experienced & seasoned servers who have been in the business for a while. The restaurant is stuck on a side street where you can almost walk right by unless you were looking for it. They have a small patio out front with a few tables to enjoy during the summer. It's nicely decorated and simple. Very clean always. They have had a special that they have been running for a few years now, if not longer that's a prix fixe menu that's a very good deal. We usually take advantage of that and it comes with a salad or soup with an app, entree & dessert. Great deal for a reasonable price. The food is always delicious. I've tried pasta dishes to lamb chops to a steak. Always cooked properly. My absolute go to that you must try is this amazing fries mozzarella. It is the best lightest, fluffiest most pillowy fried mozz I've ever had in my life. It's true mouth gasm. Don't know how it's always so light and fluffy for fried mozz. It's mind blowing good. Yes that good. Really :-) They're a fairly quiet place and a lot of the locals meet up. Always starts off slow when they open for dinner by it's pretty lovely and busier when I leave. Great secret tucked on a side street just off the green in Waterbury. Cheers :-)

Food is very good. Love that they bring out bread and garlic. Drinks are also very good. We love…read moregoing here. Just dont go when there is a show at the palace- they have a different menu....

Service was great! Drinks were good. I love that they give you the olive oil, cheese, salt, and…read morepepper with your bread. The calamari was a bit tough and chewy. I will definitely try again. We only got drinks and apps this time. I have to come back for dinner.

Went to Tiramisu for lunch. First the lady at the front was very nice as she greeted us…read more Our waitress was Cameron and she was very sweet, efficient and friendly. Plus a big pleasant smile! Unfortunately the rest of the experience wasnt as great as our waitress. My friend asked if they would substitute the chicken in a panini for eggplant as she is a vegetarian. Eggplant was on the menu so it shouldn't have been a big deal as it would not have been in other restaurant. The answer from our waitress ( she asked the woman who greeted us at the front and I could she her whispering to our waitress) that no that could not be done. I did not see anyone go into the kitchen to ask the chef. Almost as if it was a no no. We received warm bread. I had the chicken ceasar salad- not great. The cheese was grated cheese, croutons were tiny and the dressing very tart. My friend ended up having soup and a salad that she liked. I noticed the chef going to tables where he seemed to know the customers, greeting them very friendly with bread - well before we received ours and he completely ignored us ( it wasn't crowded). Though our waitress was excellent the rest of the experience not so. Not sure if I would return.

I have to say WOW . We stop by Verdi on a Friday afternoon to sit outdoors and overlook the…read moregorgeous golf course. The food was outstanding. For appetizer, we had the fried oysters they were tenter and flavorful. For the entrée, I had the slow roasted beef short rib with ravioli, delicious done to perfection . My husband had the ribeye it was smothered with fried onion rings. We asked for no mashed potatoes and extra vegetables. The vegetables were seasoned perfectly. What a great meal. We both had a garden salad that came with the meal which is a nice touch. It was a very busy afternoon, but our server kept up without a problem . The staff all seem to be happy if you haven't tried it, I'd highly recommend it . It's my new go to.

We've been coming to Verdi for years, and it's become a go-to in my family! Consistently good food…read moreand the grounds are beautiful. We love coming at sunset! The cold antipasto platter and short rib are a must. The staff is always pleasant and we've never had a bad meal here. Pro tip: get the green goddess dressing on your salad!

I have driven past the Mona Lisa for years. It may not even have been the Mona Lisa, but the…read morebuilding as been there. The outside as a reasonable amount of parking and a huge greenhouse type window. The interior is definitely nostalgic, decorated like one would in the 80s or 90s. Some booths, some tables/chairs, a fair amount of wood. The servers were very friendly and kept water flowing well. The waitress was very friendly as well. I had a cheeseburger and fries, which was really juicy. I had a Groupon for them, and although they did accept it, apparently it doesn't include the burgers or sandwich platters.

When looking for places to go to dinner, for some reason we always bypass coming here. We decided…read moreto go out with some of our relatives for dinner and were pleasantly surprised. This restaurant had always seemed to bring in an older crowd, and now we why. Its like a hidden gem. The prices are reasonable, the food is good and we had a great experience. They have all the typical Italian fair plus anything else you might be looking for. And I was excited to find they had a stuffed artichoke on the menu. We left feeling very full and will definitely be back. And on top of it all, our server was so nice and helpful, it felt like we were at home in her kitchen.

We finally tried Ria's Italian restaurant. Been reading about it for a while it has great ratings…read more So happy we tried it . Amy who served us was very welcoming and the service was fantastic. Lots of local people and the atmosphere was very happy and extremely clean restaurant . We ordered the meatballs as an appetizer they were very good . I had the Ribeye it came out, medium rare just as I asked . What's was really nice is you get a garden salad with your dinner and I asked for the citrus homemade dressing that was tasty. They did serve homemade bread that was very good . My guest had the Ria's chicken nice size portion and the sauce on the chicken was excellent the chicken was very moist done perfectly . At the end of my meal I ordered an Espresso Martin and I have to say Amy knows how to make a great martini. We will definitely be going back soon.

Rias is a great family restaurant. Maria and her family are great cooks and always have a great…read moremenu. Amy and Jen are two of the friendliest bartenders and great servers. Don't forget to say Hi to Julio he backs the girls up and makes sure your night and the service goes off flawlessly. Some of the friendliest people are patrons here and you will be back.