My family's favorite tacos on the East Coast! We stopped here a month ago while traveling after…read moreseeing the TikTok and reading all the reviews, it ABSOLUTELY lived up to the hype. We recently came back through the area and changed our route to come back! The shrimp tacos are enormous and packed with flavor. The steak and chicken tacos were just as delicious and cooked perfectly. Definitely get the corn too. We also loved the toppings bar and sauces inside. The service is always quick and friendly. Even though it's consistently busy, they do a great job keeping the line moving, the wait wasn't long at all. Highly recommend, totally worth the detour if you are in the area!

Amazing food very tasty very consistent. Every time I go the food is good. People are always…read morepleasant and you get to eat outside or inside.

As a chef, I do not say this lightly. Dunya in Waterbury is a gem…read more Whenever my wife and I are anywhere near the area, we make it a point to stop. It is not just convenient. It is intentional. The food, the market, the people, the energy of the place all make it worth the trip every single time. The flavors here are deeply rooted in the Middle East and the Mediterranean, and you can taste that authenticity in every bite. The hummus is silky and perfectly balanced with tahini and lemon. The baba ganoush carries real smoky depth. The chicken kebabs are juicy and seasoned all the way through. The shawarma is warm, aromatic, and layered with spice. The falafel is crisp outside, vibrant and herbaceous inside. My personal favorite is the Iraqi Chicken Sandwich. It is absolutely phenomenal. The chicken is tender, boldly seasoned, and packed with flavor. Every bite is balanced and satisfying. It is the kind of sandwich that stays on your mind long after you leave. Everything is halal and incredibly fresh. The place is always busy, which tells you everything. The food turns over quickly. The products in the market turn over quickly. There are always people picking up takeout and others shopping the shelves. And the market itself is a treasure. Authentic meats, cheeses, sausages, dairy products, dry goods, teas, dried beans, spices, specialty ingredients and more, all reflecting the flavors of the Middle East and the Mediterranean. These are items you simply will not find in conventional grocery stores. If you love to cook, you will walk out inspired. If you have never been before, do not be intimidated. Walk in. The staff are incredibly welcoming, friendly, and accommodating. There is space to sit and enjoy your meal, and they do a huge takeout business as well. Dunya is easily one of the best places in Waterbury and the surrounding areas. Authentic flavor. Unique products. Warm hospitality. I highly recommend it.

So damn yummy I cannot believe how great this Halal was. I would eat it 10 times fall asleep wake…read moreup and eat at 20 the service was awesome and the ambience was even better.

My wife and I have been coming to this excellent establishment for years and it is one of our…read moreall-time favorites. Last night for Valentine's Day, we totally enjoyed Italian cuisine at its best! We started with the delicious shrimp chowder which had an abundance of tender shrimp cooked to perfection in a delightful cream sauce. But that was only the beginning! My wife ordered the eggplant over pasta which was outstanding and made the way my Sicilian grandmother would have made it! Next up, I ordered the bone-in Veal Choppette with mozzarella over a bed of pasta which totally lived up to - and exceeded my expectations. Thought I died and went to veal heaven. The chop was abundant and tender - it was absolute Perfection on a plate! We finished off these culinary delights with cappuccino with a side of Sambucca Romana and Tia Maria plus a serving of crème brûlée cheesecake to end the evening. Tony and Joanne D'Amelio as well as the entire staff always make us feel comfortable and welcome and know how to treat their guests. If I could give Verdi 10 stars I would! If you're looking for a first-class restaurant serving outstanding fare, look no further than Verdi!

This place doesn't know how to properly check ID's. I have never had a worse customer experience at…read morean establishment before. I spoke to the owner whose bartender turned down all of my groups ID's who were 21+ and told us they were fake. The owner couldn't help us at all and refused to look at our ID's. The actual hostess at the restaurant was 21+ and had the same ID. I'm sorry that I don't have my passport and own scanner to prove my age, the workers and owner at this restaurant are incompetent and I will not be going back.

It's been a long time since I've walked into this diner. That being said, this did used to be a…read morehaunt my mom and I would go to sometimes for breakfast. I went alone today because I needed to pick a place for breakfast and get some sustenance in my body because I know I'm gonna need it. I'm working a side quest later today and I had time before my train came. There's not much to this diner, but it does kind of have an old-timey feel to it which is not at all a bad thing in this case. The lighting gives off a vibe that this place might have been more posh in a time long ago. But I think what really factors into my rating today is the customer service because all the employees I came across today here were super chill and nice. One of them took the time to notice I was wearing a fundraiser shirt and we talked a little bit about Tom Petty which was nice. One bit that might make you readers chuckle is that my waitress asked out of the blue if I vlog. I said no and she remarked I looked like I would be good at it. I smiled at that because little did they know I write reviews here on Yelp and I was not about to let them know that. On top of all that, service was very quick. In fact, it was quick enough to make me think twice about paying another visit to Spirit Cafe in the future. I was greeted immediately (I decided on a bar seat since I was by myself), they got my food out real quick, I got my coffee almost right after I ordered, and they even took care to bring out the syrup in advance with my coffee. Also, prices are very reasonable. For what I had today, my price was $12.29, which for 2026 is pretty good when you consider that breakfast was a full stack of french toast with a side of bacon. There is a $10 credit card minimum, but since I had a food order this time around I didn't mind that as much this time around. As for the food, coffee was good. I was given the full stack, sliced in half with butter to spread around, and 3 strips of bacon. And before any weirdos decide to judge me, yes I do put syrup on my bacon. Might as well since I'm having something such as french toast. The bacon was crispy and seasoned well. Where I do have a slight criticism for was the french toast. I usually do not like to see the egg whenever I am served this breakfast, and I was able to see the egg used in this order. It was also a little on the soggy side, but not too bad. It was an overall satisfying breakfast that will help tie me over to lunch and/or dinner. Honestly, even though my rating here is a 4, it really should be a 4.5 and that is what I would actually give it if half-stars were a thing. The customer service was excellent enough that you can't really go wrong with either rating here. I will gladly return another chance I get.

I miss the Seven Villages! When I worked in the Rowland Building downtown I went there fir lunch…read morefrequently. The food was always good. My favorite was the Chicken Kebabs over rice. I have to go there again.