Second time eating at D'Amelios. This time we brought 12 people. The consistency was there as the…read morefood was just as amazing as the first time. This place has the best food and service. There is no better Italian restaurant in the area. Highly recommended!

The process of making a reservation was difficult but we did call ahead and get a table! The…read moreamount of menu options is alarming fantastic! The server, Cassie , was a gem! She was attentive and accommodating. The dish I had was a swordfish special and it was expertly prepared and the portions were generous but not too huge...just right. I cleaned my plate. Best meal ever. Finished with cappuccino and a wonderful sweet cinnamon tart of sorts! I highly recommend this place. It was my second time there and will put it on my list of fabulous place to dine on Italian cuisine...run here. It's the best!

I grew up in the Town Plot neighborhood, which was at one time its own "little Italy". I still go…read moreback for the annual Mt. Carmel church feast in July (best soffrito around). Today (for Valentine's Day) my wife and I went to La Tavola for the first time. Not sure why we hadn't gone yet, but now realizing it was far too long of a wait to try it. We both had the 16 oz. pork chop dinner, which is a staple item on their menu. Amazing! Perfectly cooked and seasoned with Swiss chard, fingerling potatoes, hot peppers, and pancetta. We also had a bottle of Aglianico wine (a wonderful red Italian Campania region wine) and ended with their house made Tiramisu dessert (arguably top 3 we've ever had) and cappuccino. Needless to say we will be going back. Molto saporita!

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.

Amazing food, me and my wife loves coming here on the weekends when we are free!…read more Highly recommend!!!

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.

We weren't impressed with this restaurant. We were pretty bummed. We ordered the Brussel sprouts as…read morean appetizer and it covered in a garlic aioli it was just to much for our liking on the sprouts. The chicken parm was pretty good we also had the chicken rollatini it was ok. The service I have to say I was pretty quick. The one thing I will say I got a soda and the server came back and asked if I would like another and I said sure and then we were charged again for soda. they do not have free refills so that night for two sodas was $8. I was very surprised. Normally at restaurants I have noticed that if they don't have free refills, they tell you before you order the second one or if they offer to get you another one. It does have a nice bar area that's kind of blocked out from the rest of the restaurant.

Never disappoints. I live in litchfield & the restaurants here are mediocre. Made a reservation…read morehere & was a fantastic experience as usual. Great Italian food & wonderful service.

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 :-)

We haven't been back to Signatures Restaurant in about two years so happy we stopped by. Such a…read moreclassy Restaurant it's a great place for a date night . The food is great and it's not that expensive. I had the Grilled Salmon with rice and Vegetable nice size portion and very tasting so much food that I had to take it home. My Husband had Cavatelli and Broccoli Rabe and Sausage it was excellent seasoned to perfection. Our server was very friendly and super attentive. So if you're looking for a quiet place this is the place to be .

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.

Stopped for lunch while traveling near Rt. 84 ... very easy on /off …read more Wonderful Italian food, great service .. open for lunch .. relaxing atmosphere . Sorry I didn't take pictures of our food . Great alternative to chain restaurants . Excellent quality and taste .

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!

Mona Lisa is one of my hubby's and my favorite restaurants! The food is very good! One of my…read morefavorite dishes is the pan seared salmon that comes with mash potatoes and mixed vegetables - very delicious! Their freshly baked rolls are hot, soft and delicious! My hubby loves the penne alla vodka and their Swiss Burger. I've tried many of their entrees, appetizers and deserts and they are all very good! The wait staff are kind and courteous with David being our favorite! Also, the owners Sam and his wife are so kind and welcoming to us. The restaurant is nicely decorated and is a cozy and relaxing environment! I definitely recommended giving this great restaurant a try - it is a must visit spot!

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.