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

10.24.25 I've been here a handful of times and have enjoyed dining 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 :-) read more

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Nice place, very comfortable, not a lot of noise or loud conversations. Service was excellent, drinks were good sized, and a stiff pour. Enjoyed the apps, dinner was excellent, salmon over mushroom Risotto, they also had Pork Shank Osso Bocco that was also excellent. All in all a great place with great food, drinks and service. read more

We haven't been back to Signatures Restaurant in about two years so happy we stopped by. Such a classy 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 . read more

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The food and the service! Excellent! Try the pear martini. We always come back for great dinner experience! read more

To start with, the staff was super cool and professional, I am kind of a difficult person when it comes to food, the waitress went above and beyond with recommendations and she nailed it, everything was delicious and the ambiance? Just perfect. read more

I was told this was one of the better restaurants in Waterbury, and it was highly recommended. I am not sure if that made my expectations too high. Although this restaurant is set in the middle of a somewhat unsavory location, it does have a good decor and ambience going for it. The staff is very friendly and attentive. However, the food leaves much to be desired. I started off with the pierogi which I felt was overpeppered and undersalted. The waitress was very forthcoming with her recommendation of the stuffed chicken special. Apparently, it is exclusive to the Friday night menu and there are regulars that come on Fridays specifically for this dish. It has amaretto in it that blew out my palette and I found it to be way too sweet. I traded my dish for the chicken St. Ginsburg which was more to my taste. I was severely disappointed in the vegetables it came with. It felt like they were added on to the dish as an afterthought. Much like an overworked mother might throw greens haphazardly onto the plate after cooking dinner to appear like she is producing a complete meal. There were an overwhelming amount of inedible seeds that had not been properly removed. And the veggies were very bland and mushy. Although the setting and staff give the place an upscale vibe, the actual fare makes this more of an elevated family restaurant/diner than a romantic date night spot. read more

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Delightful! We didn't really know the area and were having a hard time finding a place for a nice dinner. What a pleasant surprise! Service was way above average and not stingy with their dinner rolls!!! Food was so tasty and servings were more than enough! Kudos all around and especially to the two servers who were really great. Thx!! read more

I've been wanting to try signatures for quite some time and randomly popped in with a friend. It had a nice atmosphere. I didn't feel underdressed in jeans although others were in business casual attire. It was a little crowded which shows they are doing something right. And it wasn't a play night! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. I wanted a virgin mojito but they didn't have mint. She recommended a mocktail instead that I thoroughly enjoyed. I ordered the prixe fixe menu which came with salad, appetizer, entree, and dessert. Let me tell you, this is definitely a steal!!! Large portions and the flavors were amazing. My waitress told me the crowd favorite entrees to help with my indecisiveness. The menu lists some amazing dishes. For my appetizer I ordered the mushroom risotto. I wasn't that fond of the mushroom risotto but it's not their fault. It's a dish I keep trying and I'm coming to realize just isn't my jam. The salad dressing was phenomenal-highly recommended. Im not sure if it was the house dressing because I didn't specifically ask for honey Dijon dressing. My entree was lamb chops that were cooked to perfection. The glaze was out of this world! I think their potatoes may be my favorite potatoes I've had in the past few years. So rich and creamy with tons of flavor. The veggies were a lil lackluster in comparison to the rest of this stellar dish. My friend ordered the shrimp scampi and he enjoyed it. The dessert was amazing. The crispy top layer of the crème brûlée broke wonderfully and tasted PHENOMENAL. The custard bottom was soooo creamy and rich with vanilla flavor, it was a dream come true. The noise level wasn't too much. I don't think I'd bring young children however. I definitely recommend and hope to come in again soon to try the gelato and other entrees. read more

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Really nice cozy atmosphere. Bill the bartender was great. Prime rib was delicious as was most of the meal. Even took the fra Diablo mussels sauce home and made some delicious Bloody Marys. read more

Horrible bartender. Very rude , inexcusable under circumstances. It was not busy. Dave could careless

Chose this place as a pre show dinner before the Palace. Had reservations--yet dinner took 1 and half hours to come out! We sat and sat and sat! Glad we got there early or we'd have missed the show! The bartender was not familiar with how the food is prepared. I asked what came with the scallops, he said rice--it was mashed potatoes. Asked how scallops were prepared, not correct on that either. The food was tasty, but tremendous patience is needed to go for dinner there. read more

A friend and I were on our way to a nearby restaurant that was closed. We were greeted by this lovely lady who said why not try their restaurant. We agreed. We were so surprised by the ambiance that was hidden in what is almost a back alley building. The staff was so friendly and welcoming and made sure our first experience was great. We had a pear and French martini that were so good. We also had the calamari which was also great. They had a live singer singing Frank Sinatra. The entire experience was perfect. It's so nice to know this place exists in Waterbury. I will certainly be back read more

Signatures Restaurant - Front of building - Italian Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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One of my new favorite restaurants! Super impressed by the prix fixe menu offered during the week. Generous portions at a great price, and everything we had was delicious. I especially loved the fried mozzarella, which was super unique and very reminiscent of the local Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast's fried dough. I loved the vibe of the restaurant because it felt like such a classy, old-time Waterbury restaurant that I didn't think existed anymore. We loved our waitress Jessica, who was super friendly and more than happy to tell us about the history of the building when we asked. I'm looking forward to my next dining experience here! read more

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It's one thing to mess up a recipe admit it and fix the error. It is an entirely different thing to deny the error, block the person who noted it, and then have one of your employees harass them on the platform. An Amber G. Is the employee's name. To summarize. Chicken Milanese is basic cutlet, but the typical recipe used in the USA calls it be served either over or under a salad of greens with tomato, onion, and freshly shaved Parmaggiano. Optionally a Ceasar Salad. It is not a chicken cutlet in a white sauce with capers, over angel hair pasta. Not ever. Not once. Not even at olive garden. Yet here we are...aggressive defensiveness and stalkerish behavior over being dead-wrong. So somewhere between the casual disrespect for the culinary arts, the history of the two dishes in their simplicity, the lazy carelessness and absolute and utter contempt for the customers they also chose to harass...I'm going to call them out. Save yourself the money. Avoid this crap hole at all costs. Then again, what do you expect from a joint that thinks "Soup of the Day is Vodka" is witty and not at all indicative of the substance abuse issues within. There are far more worthy Italian restaurants in the area. read more

Nothing has changed here in 30+ years- and that's not a bad thing. Good food at a fair price. Downstairs can get crowded fast. Larger group rooms upstairs make better sense for big groups. Always good service and pleasant waitresses. read more

Searching for a restaurant near the Waterbury Palace Theatre before a show and Signatures Restaurant was recommended. We were pleasantly surprised by the cozy and warm atmosphere, pleasant and engaging service from our server, Diane, welcomed cocktails from the bar and GREAT food! The Lamb Lollipops and English Pea & Prosciutto Risotto were well prepared and tasted amazing! How could we resist a cappuccino and creme brulee to finish off our meal?!--We indulged. We'll return to this gem of a find! read more

Signatures Restaurant - Australian Lamb Lollipops and English Pea & Prosciutto Risotto - Italian Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

Food was outstanding!! Server was pleasant and had a great sense of humor. We were a large group and the service was still great.

I visited signatures on a Thursday evening and ordered from their prix fixe menu. I ordered the calamari and lamb. It was all so good and it's a really good price for a three course meal. Definitely recommended! read more

Signatures Restaurant - Grilled half rack of lamb - Italian Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

Tonight, my family of 9 came to Signature's for my birthday. From the hospitality, to the food to the ambiance, it was nothing short of Amazing. The staff were super friendly and very accommodating. My whole family had a great time. The service was quick and very responsive. Our appetizers were brought out so quickly. Our main entrees were to shortly follow. We will definitely be coming back here again. read more

Wonderful place !! Amazing pizza great undercrust . No flop, thin perfect . Really impressed with the staff. Delightful ambience, and great prices. read more

My daughter and I had a delicious meal at Signatures Restaurant last weekend. It is a very warm and cozy restaurant and had wonderful service. I ordered the fried calamari, and it was crispy and tender. My main dish was eggplant rollatini which was the best I have ever had. My daughter had a delicious steak dinner with mash potatoes and fresh stringbeans, which she loved. All of our courses came out the correct temperature, which is always important to me and all of the portions were very large. I suggest that if you have not tried this restaurant you need to! read more

Gross. It's been a while since I left a "Real" review! Total fail. 2 ladies (staff) They're the best of the experience... (I deleted so much before posting, especially up to this point!) Food was pre-made pathetic. Salad not great, Duck a l'Orange JOKE!!! Absolute pre-made trash. Prep kitchen food, hospital food. DO NOT GO!!! I was told the "chef" has been here 10 years... I'm not sure people in CT actually eat food. There is no way anyone enjoys this. Well, if you like soggy duck, a small slice of hell and graffiti this is the place for you. You've been warned. Waterbury may not be that bad... but this place is. read more

We had a wonderful surprise engagement dinner for my aunt and her fiancé here! Diane, the new owner, was beyond accommodating to our group, and guys, the food - SO GOOD. From top to bottom we were impressed - the staff was welcoming as we arrived and quickly served up some delicious drinks (I had a mojito with house grown mint - YUM) as we mingled at the big beautiful bar and waited for the guests of honor to arrive. After being seated I was impressed by the menu selections and definitely the pre fixe menu, great selection and an awesome price - app/salad/entree/dessert for $24! I had the house soup (delish!), eggplant parm (so good!), and the cannoli (Yum!), the portions weren't skimpy and the food was just delicious! I tried my sisters calamari and my husbands handmade ricotta cavatelli (both also on the pre fixe) and they were both amazing. The service was attentive even without being intrusive and there were no issues accommodating a larger group in this smaller setting (including a couple of kiddos thrown in the mix). The staff was knowledgable and added to the fun of the evening! Worth noting - they do have a patio area for outdoor dining! So In review: Setting - check! Service and staff- check! Great food - check, check, check!!! Can't wait to go back! read more

Signatures Restaurant - My kind of soup! - Italian Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

Stumbled in here by mistake and they were able to make room. Such a happy mistake. Love the prix fixe menu, such an incredible value. Bring ur appetite!! Thursday and Saturday are a bonus; my favorite waitress Renie works those nights, she's a delight read more

Great food and drinks. Diane, the owner, really cares about her customers and providing a great experience. My husband got the my strip- perfectly cooked great portion and flavor, I'm a vegetarian and she had a great recommendation for me as well! read more

Was not disappointed! Came here for my boyfriends birthday. They treated us right. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. Food was good, portions large, and prices reasonable. My boyfriend got the prime rib and it melted in your mouth. They brought out a nice dessert for him too without asking. And before I forget I loved their restroom, had a basket of lotions and sprays. So nice. Will come back even though we live an hour away!!! read more

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We stopped in for dinner last night and had a delicious meal. The price fix was a delight and so worth the price. Portions were great and our staff was fun and exceptional. The location was hidden but once we got inside it was perfect. We can't wait to go back again. Dinner included lobster bisque, eggplant parmigiana. Calamari and duck. Top it off with crème brûlée and mini cannolis. Enjoy. read more

This experience was AMAZING. I ordered the truffle ravioles as an appetizer and the Penna a la vodka for an entree. Both were extremely delicious and our server was so nice and attentive. I think her name was Amber. All in all great experience and I plan to come here more. read more

Signatures Restaurant - Penna a la vodka - Italian Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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We decided to eat at Signatures before we attended Chazz Palminteri's one-man show "A Bronx Tale" at the nearby Palace Theater (FYI a MUST SEE). We were driving up from Queens and because there was heavy traffic we decided to call and make a reservation. Thank God we did! The place was booked save for 2 spots at the bar, which we gladly reserved for 6:15. From the moment we walked in, we loved the layout and decor of the place. We were promptly greeted warmly by a couple of staff members who confirmed our reservation. We grabbed our reserved seat at the bar and placed our wine (Sauvignon Blanc) and appetizer (Fried Calamari and Caesar Salad) order. It was the biggest order of fried calamari we have EVER seen - we were pleasantly surprised with its size and with the never-before-tried sprinkles of blue cheese. The Caesar salad was delicious also! I ordered a sirloin steak with mashed potatoes and broccoli rabe. She ordered ravioli. They were both delicious. The patrons sitting at the bar were all friendly as well. We sat down next to a man who was celebrating his 88th birthday! Everyone was so welcoming especially when we mentioned driving 3 hours from Queens to see the play! I'm embarrassed that I can't remember our server's name but he was fantastic! Super friendly, super welcoming, super attentive. The food was great. The ambience was great. The experience was great overall. We'd love to go back one night and have some drinks at the bar and try other things on the menu. We definitely recommend you check Signatures out if you're in the Waterbury, CT area. read more

Signatures Restaurant - Sirloin Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Rabe - Italian Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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AMAZING food and real friendly service. great prices too especially for the steak entree. bread is always hot, can get a bit noisy, but they do a great job of making sure your food comes out fast so you can make the palace theatre show on time! read more

Signatures is one of the few good things about downtown Waterbury. It's a cool place with a great atmosphere and good service. Diane the owner is usually there and she is on top of things. I've had just about everything on their menu and I really like most everything I've had there (not a fan of the lobster ravioli). The rack of lamb,pork chop are my favorites, steaks are good and their risottos are excellent. They run a pork osso bucco special on Fridays and prime rib Saturday night that is very good as well. Their prices are reasonable and it's a really nice place for a good meal. read more

Amazing food! Great friendly professional staff. You can tell they have been in the business for several years an are seasoned pros. When I'm in town I go outta my way to have dinner there...win win read more

Really good home style Italian food. Wonderful, friendly and attention service. I could understand why there were so many regulars in the house. The hostess was just lovely in this family run restaurant. read more

The irony behind this story is that my Mom and I were looking for a particular restaurant...not this one. We didn't realize that we were not in the place we were looking for... We hadn't been out together for a "nice" dinner in quite a while. Just the occasional quickie diner meal. We treated ourselves to the decadence of a cocktail. We each had a different martini and they were delicious and not lacking in alcohol. Just what the Doctor ordered. We ordered from the price fix menu and the choices were difficult to pick from!! Mom ordered calves liver which came smothered in sautéed onions and bacon. Cooked medium and it came with an abundance of smashed potatoes and a vegetable. She declared it one of the most delicious she's ever had!! It's not often that you see it offered on a menu. I don't particularly care for liver but I have to admit that it was delicious!! I'm thinking that maybe I just haven't had it prepared properly and maybe I really do like liver after all? I ordered a chicken dish I think it was Chicken St. Ginsburg? It was absolutely delicious and the smashed potatoes and veg also very yummy!! The appetizer I chose was a mushroom risotto that was excellent! A very large portion that I took half home to enjoy for lunch the next day. The included salad I had packed up to take home so I would save room for my main meal. The portions are very generous and I was absolutely stuffed with half of my entree packed up and brought home. There's always room saved up for coffee and the included dessert. The price fixe menu is a terrific value and the choices are plenty. The food is excellent and the cocktails were very good. The service here is very attentive and friendly without being in your face. We loved this place so much that we brought a friend for a thank you outing not long after we first found this gem of a place. We're so happy to have stumbled in and accidentally found this place. Obviously I would and have recommended Signatures restaurant to anyone and everyone. read more

Nestled among historic buildings, Signatures truly is a hidden gem! The food is delicious, especially the penne a la vodka and the chicken Milanese. The staff is amazing and they really make you feel like family. If you're in the area this is a must-visit for date night, special occasion or just a much-needed night out. read more

What a delightful surprise to find this hidden gem in downtown Waterbury. A very charming place with outstanding food and ambiance. I've been watching them bring out various dishes from the kitchen and they all look wonderful. And my lobster was very good, given that I was not that hungry. I highly recommend this place. read more

The city of Waterbury has some great Italian restaurants tucked away. This is the one to take that special date, with or without the ring. The setting is quiet to spend special time to celebrate, you will never be rushed... special menu for early weekdays...If you are not looking for them you will surly drive by. there is some outdoor seating, but we preferred inside. I had pasta with broccoli rabe n sausage, my friend had a perfectly pork chop, vibrant colored broccoli, and awesome mashed potato... should have taken a picture... read more

We stopped here to break up a long drive, and it could not have been a more perfect experience. The food is absolutely amazing, the place is beautiful, and the staff are all so friendly. Highly highly recommend!! read more

Nice place good food. Very local feeling. Good experience. Enjoyed it over all. Sat at the bar