Our experience with The Original Vazzy's (catering and V-Bar services), was nothing short of outstanding and played a huge role in the success of our fundraising event. From the very first phone call to the thoughtful follow-up after the event, the level of customer service was exceptional. Working closely with Kristine and Susie was an absolute pleasure. They were professional, patient, and incredibly accommodating every step of the way. They took the time to truly understand our needs, helped guide us through menu selections that would appeal to all attendees, and were transparent about policies while offering helpful recommendations on quantities. On the day of the event, their entire team brought such positive energy and professionalism. Everything was handled seamlessly, from providing utensils, linens, and full-service support, to managing setup, serving, and cleanup. They were also incredibly flexible, adapting to last-minute requests and changes with ease and a smile. The food quality was amazing and received rave reviews from our guests. Their attention to detail extended even further by providing carry-out containers for leftovers. An extra touch that didn't go unnoticed! They arrived right on time, communicated clearly in advance, and executed everything flawlessly. Most importantly, they helped create an experience that elevated our entire event for both our team and all attendees. We're beyond grateful for their support and would highly recommend The Original Vazzy's to anyone looking for top-tier service, delicious food, and a team that truly cares about making your event a success, and for lunch / dinner on your own! read more

I had the original Vazzys cater my wedding in Fairfield Connecticut. The food was great and the staff was amazing too. When I booked with this restaurant I had the pleasure of dealing with Kristine Dwyer. She made this whole experience a breeze. Food and service was excellent overall. Definitely happy with my experience here. Thank you :) read more

The Original Vazzy's - Italian Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

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Quick visit on the drive from Boston to NYC. Vazzy's is a classic Italian restaurant with good food, good service and a laid back vibe that everyone seems to enjoy. This is a local spot that attracts everyone from the town. Families, business people, construction workers, police, everyone..... Salad was fresh and crisp. Meatballs were 3/5. read more

The Original Vazzy's - Lunch! - Italian Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

we hosted our mom's surprise 75th there and it was perfect! the staff was so friendly and accommodating, the room was beautiful and food was great. great price for what we got! highly recommend! read more

Love the food and ambiance here. Service is always excellent. Parking is manageable but can be tight at times. Great menu full of fresh options and traditional ones too. This place is a gem! read more

Great food and a great deal. I've been coming here for years and have dined in, take-out, and even catering and it's all great. The bar area is lively and nice to catch a meal. Definitely recommend if you're looking for quality Italian food read more

Most everything is delicious. It's still a little too noisy there for my taste. The place has a "welcome home" atmosphere. A place that you want to return to. Good prices. read more

Came here for a private birthday event and were sat in the back (side?) room. Was a good overall experience.. servers did a decent job trying to keep up with keeping water and soda jugs full. I will say, it was a little hard to mingle given the amount of people for the room so it was more of a once you sit, you're stuck speaking to your table mates. Also served some chicken franchese I believe and the family brought some desserts on their own. read more

The Original Vazzy's - Italian Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

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Service was great Ambiance was good! Noisy but to be expected from an Italian restaurant. I had linguini with clam sauce. Wish I sent it back. A ton of stuck together linguine with almost no sauce. No garlic. The clams around the plate very good. Others said their dinners were good. Veal parm. And chicken parm good as expected read more

Great Staff Great Service and absolutely amazing people with excellent tastes of food Thank you read more

Lazzy disgrace for Italian food. 19$ for a cavatelli and broccoli. I needed strainer to drain my dinner before eating. It looked like cavatelli soup. If you're looking for better Italian food check out Olive Garden . read more

The Original Vazzy's - Cavatelli and broccoli - Italian Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

Not sure what is going on with their pizza. Last two times I ordered I was underwhelmed. Skimpy ingredients, the widest crust I have ever seen - like 2 inches all around, very skimpy on the cheese and bordered on tasteless. This used to be a great pizza. Maybe they are trying to cut back due to inflation. Please, just raise the price and keep the same quality. read more

Haven't been to the OG Vazzy's in quite some time so had a date night here. Place definitely has its pros and cons, on this night it was slammed. So slammed we had to park on the adjacent street and walk across the parking lot. Not to mention I made 630 reservations but didn't get seated until 7, what was the point of making the reservation? Anyhow, I give it 4 stars based on the food and the quality service from our server we received. I got the chicken parm which was very enjoyable, came with pasta and string beans which oddly was good and goes well with chicken parm. My wife got chicken Marsala which looked good as well. They had a loud private party in the side room but what annoyed us was the 40 person party in the dining room the covered the entire length of the floor, just made the place seem small and uncomfortable. read more

The Original Vazzy's - Chicken Marsala - Italian Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

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They never disappoint. Recently we have started going there for Sunday dinner. Last night we had Christopher D again as our server. He like all of the Vazzy's team treat you like family starting with the signature bread basket. Last night my husband had the fruity di mare. We can't stop talking about the perfectly cooked scallops and shrimp with mussels over beautiful pappardelle. And more generous fish portions than we received in a single scallop dinner at another restaurant recently. Also wonderful Saturday roast beef sandwiches. Thank you Team Vazzy's for always giving us your 'Welcome Home'. read more

When it comes to dining in or having your party catered, you can't go wrong John is amazing. Chris is amazing and the food is amazing. Thank you again. read more

The Original Vazzy's catered our wedding, and to say they were spectacular would be an understatement! Everything was perfect -- the food was absolutely delicious, the staff was professional, friendly, and attentive, and everything was served right on time. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend The Original Vazzy's for any event you need catered -- and their restaurant is fantastic, too! read more

Great staff, great food, easy to work with (from another state). Room was perfect with all the amenities we needed. Highly recommend Vazzy's for any upcoming event you may be planning! read more

I have to update my review. Since leaving my review, I have been back a few times. The food has improved, as has the service. Each time, my server has been attentive, and the food has been generally good. read more

I was at your restaurant yesterday and ordered the Seafood Saute which consisted of mussels, shrimp, etc. It was awful. I am so disappointed in this place. I've been dining there for years. There was no flavor. Who ever prepared this meal should be fired. I can tell whoever put this dish together didn't care. I'll give you a scenario: There was linguine already cooked in a pot, the seafood was in another pot and lack of spices in another pot. It was just thrown together. I could have prepared this dish better with my eyes closed. Shame on the chef! read more

I'm conflicted, the dining experience was BAD. Had reservations for 2 since it was a Saturday night and figured it would be a good idea but we had to wait about 30mins for a table. That wasn't the worst of it though, there was a party going in a private section of the restaurant which was insanely loud, had to have been like 80 people. Glad they had a private area. But then, in the main dining room was another party of 40 at a long long table. They were there far before we got there and I'm sure long after we left but it wasn't wasn't a good space for a party because no one could get by them, and they were walking around visiting each other and standing in the walkways. Inches from our table at all times. Felt so bad for the staff that had to squeeze by all of them every few mins. They really should have had to book a private room! Our food was really good though. I had chicken Marsala and my boyfriend had chicken parm. We got a house salad to start. I loved the ice cream tartufo options, I got the almond one! Yum. Just not a good date night experience I'd come back on a weeknight instead. Staff couldn't have been friendlier! The hostess was a young girl and handled the crowds and the people waiting really great!! She needs a raise :) read more

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We used to frequent Vazzy's often. The food was always amazing but it has gone downhill over the past couple years. The owner is rude, insensitive and the workers don't wash their hands. I've spent a ton of money there over the years for dinners and parties. No more! I now go to restaurants that appreciate their customers and follow safety standards for food preparations. read more

Awesome pizza, great apps and dinners, their onsite and offsite catering is top notch, and they have an awesome service staff!

What I liked: -they are good for graduation parties and other large events - the portions are good sized. I had the sirloin steak and was full when I was done. Many of the people in my party asked for a take out container. - they have a good selection of craft beers on tap. read more

We had Vazzy's cater my father's 100th birthday party. Everything was fresh and delicious. From the garlic knots to salads, chicken and pasta! Delivered on time and with care! Highly recommend. read more

We've partnered with them for several of our corporate events, and they never disappoint. Their bar cart is always a standout, and the catering is consistently exceptional. The team is reliable, polished, and goes above and beyond to make each event a success. They've become an essential part of our event planning! read more

I truly enjoyed this traditional style italian eatery. The service was good, the atmosphere was very local neighborhood style and clean. People rotated out and in without a problem and the prices are fair. Great portion sizes. read more

I had Clam Chowder off the Special Menu. I'm an old fart now so I've been around awhile. I've had many chowders claiming to be award winning bla bla bla only to be disappointed. Let tell you. This was by far the best I've ever had. If you like New England Chowder and see it being available it's a must. They know how to cook here. They cook with love of what they do here. Great service too. Just wish they'd get Guinness back on Tap. ;-) Burp! read more

The daytime barmaid is a joke. She runs around like chicken with head cut off. I was there other day approx 2 pm. Approx 6-8 people at bar plus two high tops with people. I waited 15 mins without her asking what I wanted. I gave it another 10 mins and left. 25 MINS WITHOUT ASKING WHAT I WANT? This is common place with this daytime barmaid. Don't know her name as she's not polite enough to say hello and introduce herself. She has black hair in pony tail and when I hear her talk it's to her friends about diving. I love all the Vazzys and I hate to have to keep leaving during weekday because of this slow and unfriendly (smile once at least) barmaid. read more

The Johnny Vazz sandwich under Wedges. I gave it 2 stars. Even though the chicken cutlets were good size pieces, unfortunately the wedge has changed drastically. This sandwich used to be delicious. Now the broccoli rabe is unseasoned and bland, the prosciutto they use seems to be a very low quality and chopped rather than thinly sliced . The bread is decent, the mozzarella is decent as well. But overall so sorry to see how much has changed. read more

The Original Vazzy's - Italian Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

I rented the big room for a graduation party for my son. Kristine was very helpful. The price was great. The stuffed rigatoni with vodka sauce and the chicken piccata was delicious so much so we ran out and they were kind enough to bring out penne alla vodka. The London broil was a bit tough and it was the second time I had it there and both times it was tough. Everyone enjoyed the food and my son's party was a success. Would definitely have another party there or just go for dinner. Also the waitress and bartender did a great job. read more

The Original Vazzy's - Italian Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

Dad always picks up the roast beef sandwich special when we are visiting on a Saturday! Best roast beef sandwich around. Great price and very delicious! Hot peppers are are hot!! Great location and easy pick up! Always friendly service. read more

It's been over a year since I've been here due to a work location change but going there today with my daughters (their first time) was like going home! The servers are so friendly and welcoming and were so happy to see me return! The food was as perfect as ever! Their cheesey bread and bakery Italian bread are to die for! Our meals, Pasta Coco (penne, pan seared chicken, cherry peppers and Gorgonzola cream sauce) ... my favorite Italian dish, anywhere, EVER, Fettuccine carbonara and Pink pasta were all perfect! I've been craving Vazzy's for months and am so happy we finally got face there! We even tried the Fuzzy Garlic bread - strange name but a delicious concoction of thick Italian bread, fresh mozzarella and garlic and roasted red peppers; I prefer their regular garlic bread but would have this again. Thanks Vazzy's - I won't wait another year to return! :) read more

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I know it advertises as a "family style" restaurant, but it was so noisy, my family and I had to practically scream to hear each other over the patrons and the live music! The Calamari was slightly overcooked and rubbery, and the red sauce was close to flavorless, and so watered down that it barely stuck to the pieces. The "Broadbridge" sandwich was o.k. but the bread it was served on wasn't very fresh. I ordered the Chicken Verdi and was surprised when the chicken in the dish was breaded, which was not mentioned on the menu's description? My wife ordered a 2nd glass of the house Cab. from the same waitress, and was brought back a different brand at an extra $3 pr glass??? All around mediocre experience, and glad that more than half the bill was paid for with a gift certificate. read more

Haven't been here in about 15 years moved out of area I have to say we were impressed by the quality and the price of the food . Our entrees were fresh tasty and very good. It is good to see that an establishment has kept up with its high standards for such a long time read more

I was near Vazzy's the other day and noticed they had a large setup for curbside pickup during the current quarantine, so when I was looking to get food for my family yesterday, I thought of them. I called them and placed my order with someone who was very helpful. She gave me a number and said when I get to the parking lot, call them and give the number and someone would come out to the car with my food. I showed up about 20 minutes later and did exactly that and the food came out just a minute later. During uncertain times, I really appreciated the minimal contact. (If you go, bring your own pen, so there will be one less contact point.) I was impressed that everything went so smoothly. We placed an order for ravioli, shrimp and pasta, and blackened shrimp. My family loved the ravioli and the pasta. I had the salad with the shrimp, which was quite good. If I had it again I would probably ask them to skip the blackened seasonings because it is a bit spicy. With all the stress of everyone staying at home, getting food via curbside pickup at Vazzy's was pleasant and easy. Best of all, everyone enjoyed the food. Thanks, Vazzy's! Stay safe, everyone!! read more

The Original Vazzy's - Blackened shrimp over salad - Italian Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

Having grown up close to Vazzy's, I'm no stranger to the food here. I've gone here countless times for dinners, banquets, and have eaten their food many times. In the midst of the COVID19 crisis, these guys are offering some tremendous take out deals. I decided to take advantage of the family meal deal which included a half tray of chicken parm, a large mista salad, a large container of penne a la vodka and their family garlic bread which was the size of a small pizza. All that for only $25!!!!! And it was delicious! read more

The Original Vazzy's - Family meal deal!! - Italian Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

The eggplant was delicious yesterday! Kudos to the cook! Best tasting eggplant I had in many, many years. Fresh, sliced thin and pleasantly a little sweet. I'll be back!!! read more

Consistently getting worse every day. The pink pasta is orange and the veal is tough. Chef Boy-R-Dee makes better ravioli. The olives are canned and smell like paint thinner. So much frozen garbage. Literally NOTHING is fresh. It won't be long before it becomes full fledged nursing home food. Pics with mediocre c grade celebrities aren't enough anymore. Over the years no one even knows who they are! And worst of all the food doesn't make you feel healthy like real Italian food should. Just stuffed, greasy, gross, and sick. I'll be passing on this place from now on. A bologna sandwich is better than this place these days. read more

I stumbled across this place on a road trip from Virginia to Massachusetts. I ordered the Rustica- penne pasta sautéed with sausage, chicken,peppers, mushrooms and onions in a fresh garlic sauce. It was outstanding. It also included two slices of cheese pizza. The food was hot and I was in heaven. The server was attentive and helpful. I will definitely return to Vazzy's. read more

The Original Vazzy's - Rustica - Italian Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

The calamari is so over cooked you could hardly eat it. I ordered the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and the noodles were so overdone it was mushy, no seasoning of any sort. My husband ordered the half baked chicken which was really good. There wings are really good as well. I'll try it out again maybe for a pizza take out. read more