Started out with the most amazing and kind waitress, Lisa. My friend is vision impaired and Lisa understood the assignment. Kudos to her. Known for their French Onion Soup, i had to order it. Loved the crispy onions on top. While delicious, it was a bit too salty for my taste. The meatball appetizer was very delicious. When they say extra-large, they weren't kidding. Would definitely order again. I would visit again read more

Brass City Bistro - Soup - Italian Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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This is one of my favorite haunts. Not only are they open on Monday -in addition to their regular menu, they have a wonderful HH menu. I've never had a bad experience here & the food & service are always great! I've been to after funeral internments that they've catered & they do a suberb service. It's great for gatherings because its near a milestone everyone seems to know: halfway between the BC MALL & Reidville Drive right off the highway. Easy to access for anyone traveling. My dad & I were able to just make happy hour. we both had beef barley soup which was delicious & had ample chunks of lean tender beef (not shown in my soup pic bec i finished them off right away) & i always go w the stuffed mushrooms. my dad, god bless him-what an appetite- had the meatball parm special. very hearty; he was very generous for him & gave me a meatball. he protects his plate like a caveman. Needless to say, im always going to try a meatball, because everyone doesnt do them well. nothing worse than a spongey meatball. this was perfecto. great taste & texture.generous with the red sauce & potion. love this place & weve already booked for Easter. Can't wait for my family to enjoy themselves! read more

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If you are going to brass city bistro you must, MUST get the French onion soup. The picture speaks for itself. They have the absolute best cocktails, try one of their seasonal drinks! We had excellent service in the bar, I didn't catch her name but owner's daughter. If you're going for dinner it's a small place make a reservation! Only critique I have is the French onion soup crocks could use replacing, every time I get a bowl it is chipped. Doesn't stop me from eating there obviously but some people are more germ cautious. read more

Brass City Bistro - French onion soup - Italian Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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Had a great dinner at Brass City Bistro last night. We were seated right away, and the staff was super friendly. The ambiance was nice and welcoming. The pan-seared salmon with lobster Oscar and the shrimp scampi were both delicious. Overall, a really enjoyable experience--would definitely come back. read more

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Brass City Bistro pairs rich, dark wood paneling with a polished bar, vintage-inspired furnishings, and warm, ambient lighting, creating a cozy, neighborhood tavern atmosphere that feels both inviting and familiar. I especially appreciated the bartender's attention to detail, asking clarifying questions about how I prefer my martini. One of my favorite techniques, rimming the glass with vermouth, was thoughtfully used. The martini was shaken and strained generously, filling the glass to the rim. While it was slightly diluted from the ice, the festive skewers were a fun touch, and the olives truly stole the show. Their texture and flavor were so exceptional that I had to ask for more. Everything from the kitchen was fresh, delicious, and clearly reflected the chef's passion for his restaurant. It was a pleasure to see the owner circulating through the bar and dining room, checking in on guests and greeting friends. Between the quality of the food, the care behind the cocktails, and the genuine warmth of the staff, I felt truly welcomed and valued during my visit. read more

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Excellent, Excellent, Excellent!!!! Nothing more to say..... Atmosphere is extremely welcoming, the food is creative, beautiful plates with generous portions, Cocktails have fresh ingredients and are very delicious. A True definition of a bistro!!! Staff is remarkable they listen and get it right.,Brass City Bistro is highly recommended, A must try!!!! read more

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Went here a couple of years ago with a friend. It was fantastic so I was looking forward to bringing some friends and expecting same experience. It wasn't the same food was just ok.i will say huge portions and great french onion soup.our server was very nice .food was like warm and not that great.wont be back .ambiance was cozy . read more

Upside - food was fresh, cooked well and very generous portions , house Merlot very good Downside - we went on a Thurs night, sat for dinner at the bar and the bartender was unfriendly and took a long time to get us a drink, just the wrong attitude to great first time patrons... ALSO the entrees and appetizers are very expensive for a 'Bistro' read more

Best onion, straws, and extra well-done french fries perhaps I've ever eaten. Wife was crazy about the salad with shrimp perfectly prepared as well. We're just visiting town if we're back this will be the first place. We'll come for lunch or dinner. A solid 10, including the service. And, no, I'm not related to anybody here. read more

This is my third visit to BCB and I have to upgrade my previous review. I tried one of their signature meals this time around chicken Lobster Oscar over linguine. Truly a delicious dish with a egg battered chicken with Hollandaise sauce topped with twin lobster over a garden's worth of vegetables. We also had a tremendous bartender/ server that needs to be commended for providing A+ service with a smile. Kudos to Bailey. Good ambiance read more

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Good food and excellent service. Went there after a funeral. The wait staff was excellent. It was buffet style with all food fresh and hot. The chicken francaise is excellent. read more

The food was excellent. Went for Thanksgiving dinner. They did it right. The service was excellent

The place is horrible and don't use your credit card. Charged me twice and refused to give back credit. I asked for management and they are never available. Also, threatened to have me arrested for harassing them because I kept calling asking about a credit they owed me. THIS PLACE IS HO read more

The wait was a little long but worth the wait. Portions are huge so definitely bring an appetite. Reminded me of family size portions. I would definitely return. read more

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It's been years since I've been here but we recently came for a birthday and it was a very pleasant experience. Everyone enjoyed their appetizers and I especially loved the French onion soup. They topped it with delicious crispy fried onions that I couldn't stop eating. For dinner I opted for the chicken francaise which was delicious and the portion was huge! The service was friendly and prompt. Unfortunately we were too full for dessert but we will definitely save room next time. read more

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Went for lunch today with hubby and friend. They have a very nice lunch menu, great ambiance and excellent service. I had delicious chicken Marsala, it came with mashed potatoes and broccoli and cauliflower. The serving was enormous! The others had sandwiches that came with a pickle, fries and onion strings. We were all happy with our meals and I took home leftovers. The iced tea could be better. Nice large glasses of water that I really appreciated. Sorry, I did not remember to take photos. There are photos on their website. read more

Old school, traditional dining. Huge portions and good food. The service is also great.

First time coming to Brass City Bistro and it was a great dinning experience! The food was fantastic and the portions were plentiful. The staff was very attentive and we even got a visit from the owner/chef. This will be our new place to bring family and friends to enjoy a great meal. read more

very expensive but good food. pleasent servers. always much leftovers to take home for lunch the next day. good / consistant mixed drinks. nice ambiance usually quiet coming from the bar area. there are booths in that area as well. we go there for a treat as it is expensive //$18.00 for a cheeseburg + fries read more

A good place for date night. Staff was pleasant although slightly preoccupied with some patrons they knew personally. They doted on them and the chef visisted them a few times. It impressed me to see the attentiveness but didn't experience it. We enjoyed our meal but opted not to stay for dessert. Perhaps another night might lead us to linger and enjoy more. Our entrees were plenty and tasty. I look forward to trying again and other dishes. read more

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I heard great things about the spot however I visited on Valentine's Day for dinner. I literally waited 20 minutes just to get a glass of water.. bartenders were terrible. They couldn't make a proper drink to save their lives.. have to wait in about an hour and a half for dinner people who we ordered before it got their food before us. It's supposed to be upscale. The prices are definitely upscale however the food was just OK when I got it I think because the service was so bad. I was so turned off from everything else.. read more

Three of us went to dinner here for the first time. We were really impressed with the quality and preparation of the seafood. We all had the specials - an Ahi tuna appetizer and the combination seafood dinners. Second, the fish (Sea Bass), lobster, shrimp and huge scallops were cooked perfectly. The Sea Bass in particular was cooked perfectly - seared on the outside and soft/moist on the inside. Even the veggies that came with the dinners (brocolli and cauliflower) were not over cooked. We did not eat dessert -- we were so over stuffed we couldn't eat any more. To improve, we all would say "decrease" the quantity of food! The portions are excessively LARGE. It was simply too much food. I would also say you could improve the timing... it was a slow dinner. read more

Always a great time here! The food and drinks are wonderful. Service is great. Great Drink specials. Try the egg nog martini. The booths are really big and fancy. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. Definitely a place to just catch a meal or to get together for an occasion. read more

Brass City Bistro - French Onion Soup - Italian Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

I was pleasantly surprised as a first timer on a Holiday, this food was literally Outstanding!!! From the table bread/oil, salad, Appetizers: calamari the Main course Steak & lobster all the way up to the dessert My goodness!! I would love to come back next time I'm in waterbury and bring a friend. I highly recommend this restaurant read more

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The plates here are huge and quite filling! It's a family owned restaurant with a kind staff. Drinks are good and happy hour is decent, the hours could be better, but very tasty. Their bisque soups are by far my favorite in the Waterbury area! read more

Brass City Bistro - Oscar Lobster - Italian Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

Overall good food - I wish I had ordered something besides the fish sandwich- the salads looked amazing ! Portions where gigantic My 6 friends went after yoga training and we each had something diff so we al enjoyed what we had while sitting at the bar. The place was And for a baby shower and some other birthday party read more

Brass City Bistro - Calamari was awesome. - Italian Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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My 9 year old daughter took me to eat for my birthday on March 11 last month in the afternoon, so i chose to eat at Brass city. While ordering the food, in which i had the steak and it comes with a soup. So the issue i had was when I asked about the different options of soup, the waitress mentioned a couple of them, so i decided to get which i believe it was some kind of shrimp soup. So when i got the bill the waitress charged me an extra 5 dollars for it. When i asked her about it she said that there is an up charge for the shrimp soup in which she did not mention before. I wouldn't mind paying for it but the fact that she put it on the bill and didn't tell me it rubbed me the wrong way. I mean who does that? In addition my daughter asked her if they do anything for my birthday, like scoop of ice cream, etc. The waitress said yes we do, and she mentioned the desert menu. We got like a chocolate lava cake, But then again she charged me for it as well. I don't mind paying if there is an up charged or for the dessert but the way she went about was not good. Then when i asked her about the up charge she said that she had told me. So on top of everything she lied. Plus she was not attentive at my table. It was a horrible experience. read more

I came here on a Sunday night. It wasn't very busy at all. The space is very relaxed. The prices don't seem to match the ambiance. They were practically upscale NYC restaurant prices. Nonetheless, our meal was ok. The chicken francaise was good, a little small, but flavorful. The side of fries was done just right. The cranberry and walnut salad was huge, and the chowder was ok. It did the trick for this evening. Honestly, if the prices weren't so high, my overall rating would have been higher. read more

Brass City Bistro - Inside - Italian Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

This has become my bi monthly go to! First I have to say the staff makes the evening start off amazing. Then the appetizers..cant leave without have meatballs, calamari and clams! Cant choose one they are all so good! The entress are so filling you have to plan when you are going to stop if you even think you want to indulge in one of their great desserts. They have a Chilean Seabass that I cant get enough of. Their mash potatoes are always fresh and flavorful. Something as common as chicken parmigiano is always a perfect go to..Never had anything here that was great. read more

Great Itami all dishes.. the lunch is as good as the dinner.. A bit pricy, so be ready to spend more than average but I've never been disappointed. read more

I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. The portions are extremely generous. We had the calamari appetizer, it was very fresh and and the batter was flavorful. I had the special, cavatelli with sausage and shrimp, it was delicious. If you are a garlic fan, go for the shrimp scampi. It was absolutely delicious and they give you a generous portion of jumbo shrimp. For dessert, you can't go wrong with the chocolate lava cake. It is the best I have ever eaten. Last but not least, from the time we walked in to the time we walked out, the service was amazing. Everyone was working together to ensure the customers had the best possible experience. read more

Came here for lunch with another couple and we were generally pleased with the food, decor, cleanliness and service.

First time there for a pre-show dinner. It did not disappoint! I live 40 minutes away, would go back in a heartbeat! The food and service was fantastic. Not one bad dish! read more

Huge portions but very pricey. Used to go often prior to pandemic so we decided to go back. The French onion soup and the salads very good. We got specials, wife hot an eggplant appetizer for main dinner and it was very good, i had the lasagne, a bit bland for me - this was $46. $3.50 for each soda. I have been priced out of this restaurant. read more

Since we had tickets to a show in Waterbury we wanted to eat nearby. Luckily a friend recommended BCB because it was a very enjoyable start to our evening. BCB is easily accessible by I-84. Parking is plentiful and it is only about 6 minutes from downtown Waterbury in case you are eating before an event. It is a small restaurant but in a cozy, not crowded way. There are several tables in the front with a large bar area in the rear where there are also a few tables and booths. When I called to see if there was a reservation available, the hostess was very pleasant, and even though it was last minute she fit us in. The menu's, both drink and food, offer quite a variety. The "Italian" label is misleading since this restaurant offers seafood, chicken, hamburgers and salads as well. The prices are comparable to similar restaurants we've been too with entrees ranging from $21 to $55. We ordered seafood which same with a mountain of creamy potatoes and a large side of vegetables. My only criticism is that there was no melted butter for the shrimp. Ron, one of our servers was especially friendly and helpful, and service was fast enough to get to our show, but not so fast that we felt rushed. We would definitely eat here again when attending a show in the area. read more

The servers are very attentive and pleasant. We had Megan, she was charming and helpful! Calamari app w/gorgonzola & peppers was delicious. Great breading & marinara sauce. The stuffed mushroom app was awesome. They were super stuffed & moist, delicious, great stuffing! I had the Chicken Francaise as my meal. Instead of getting it with mash and veg, I got it over linguine and it was beyond delicious. I still have about 3 servings in my fridge, they were so generous! Prices were a little steep but it makes sense because you bring more than half of it home! It also came with either a soup or house salad, the raspberry vinaigrette was delicious. I recommend the bistro if you haven't tried! read more

Brass City Bistro - Calamari app w/gorgonzola and peppers & Stuffed mushroom app - Italian Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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Food is awesome !!! Pricey .... Great atmosphere .. service is spot on & waitresses/waiters are attentive

Just had the best appetizer in history! The ahi tuna was beyond phenomenal!! I'm so full from that appetizer it's not even funny! The pickled veggies were so good and then they made this seaweed that literally blew my shoes off!! read more

Brass City Bistro - Italian Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

Went here for a group after a baptism. I believe we had a party menu. Came with rolls, salad, calamari, penne alla vodka, then order the sirloin. Thought everything was good in terms of the pricing, quality, and service. Would go back again. read more

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Holy moly. Get ready to eat from start to finish this restaurant is fantastic. You will definitely be going home with leftovers. I can't even highlight one of the items because they're all super. And all the service there is top notch. read more