We usually go to the one in Bridgeport, but, tried this one out and we will definitely be coming here from now on. Excellent!!! Jackie and Timmy were awesome and really made it a great experience....so happy to finally found a good Italian restaurant...We like to think we know good Italian food since we are 100% Italians - read more

Vazzy's Osteria - Home made garlic cheesy bread - Italian Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

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Just like the mother ship in Stratford, everything was just o.k. went there on a Friday night with friends, sat down quickly. FOOD; came out at a reasonable timeframe but average at best with a below average sausage and broccoli rabe sandwich. Chefs need to get more creative with spices? SERVICE; female waitress behind the bar could not have been more standoffish and unfriendly. Our young waiter was fine. AMBIANCE: We sat out on their tented-in porch. Very loud with plenty of loud-mouthed softball players that the staff could have maybe said something to quite them down? In no big rush to get back there!!! read more

The only reason I am giving two stars is because of the great waitress and awesome fries. I started off with French onion soup and it was ok. The broth of the soup was good but their wasn't many onions and the bread was all mush not any crunch at all. I then had the bbq chicken salad. It was a small portion for a high price and the chicken was smothered in so much bbq you could barely identify that it was chicken. My son had chicken tenders that literally came out still frozen on the inside. The French fries were very good crispy and skinny and just enough salt. He also has a grilled cheese which was good. We then ordered the molten lava cake that tasted like a microwaved muffin with a scoop of ice cream Our server was amazing but we won't be back They have a sports bar that was pretty rowdy on a Thursday at five They have ample parking because they are located in a shopping plaza They do take credit card and offer catering and take out read more

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Always delicious with fabulous take out. We love getting the lunch specials. Cool covered 'outdoor' area.

The veal was great. The service started slow but finished on target. The ambiance was not the best as the manager seems to love rock and roll music. Someone needs to tell him that Heavy Metal is not good dinner music . read more

Great food and service! Best bang for your buck in town!!! Service can be a little slow when busy but always friendly. read more

My wife and I come here weekly and she's full Italian. Vinny is our favorite and we request him every time. Great place!!!

So here we are New Year's Eve with my best friend and her 17 year old son and his girlfriend. We were originally going to go to another place in Monroe, Bella Rosa, a bit further away, but the weather is so rainy and foggy I said let's try here. So we called to cancel. We walked in and we're surprised to see the place at 5:45 half empty. We're seated in a corner table and order drinks. Champagne for me and a "Chistmopolitan" for my friend. A fun knockoff with white grape juice instead of cranberry juice. Not a hit, "looked like and tasted like white grape juice!" The kids stuck with sparkling water. The waitress comes back and apologizes that they only have Prosecco. That's fine with me! For starters we get the antipasto salad and a cheese pizza. Wow the antipasto is delicious with salami/mozzarella cheese sliced rollatini red onions, olives, peppers and Gorgonzola cheese. Just so fresh and light. The pizza I'm assured is just perfect. For entree I order the special, French cut bone in pork chop. The kids get penne alla vodka and scrimp bianco. The French pork chop I share with my friend and we see it's a bit pink so ask to have it done a tiny bit more, which we're assured is no problem. It's back in a flash, and we dive in. It's a nice amount of pork, more than enough for two! Boy it is absolutely tender and delicious! With broccoli onions and other fresh veggies. Wow it turns out to be a lot of food, and we ask to doggie bag it. Everyone is delighted with their choices, no complaints! We pass on dessert because the kids have friends coming back to the house. So we order two large pies to go! Wow what a great culinary experience and a great way to end 2022. read more

The Bar area gets wild on Tuesdays and where my husband and I used to local for a date night. When we bring the kids, we like to sit on the new enclosed patio (when it is an option). The atmosphere with the fireplace is very comforting and there is usually no one else out there so noise from the kids is not a factor! They start you off with a bread basket with fresh loaf slices and their garlic pizza flatbread which they are known for with a garlic hummus dipping sauce that you could drink, it is so good! Sometimes they might even throw a spicy pepper in there for yah! The menu is large and there are plenty of good options. If you do not see something on the menu that you are interested in- they have made off menu items before, does not hurt to ask. Friendly neighborhood restaurant & bar. read more

Vazzy's Osteria - Fried mozz, meatball app, chicken bruschetta - Italian Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

Oh Vazzy's...... I have been coming here for many years. While perhaps only once a year when I lived further away, we have been here three times since moving closer this summer. All of the times for dinner on different nights- weekday, weekend, early and later dinners. Overall, the food seems to have gone downhill from what I remember really enjoying in past experience. After our last time we probably won't be coming back. There are sooo many other Italian places to explore and each of our recent experiences have left us feeling just meh... The pizza bread and white bean spread they offer at the start is still really sooo good and probably our favorite parts of our meals. Their pizza is still also quite good.... but various appetizers and entrees have all been not so good. Some specifics- Their eggplant osteria was all ricotta (which was good) but there was little to no eggplant- it was all dried out and overly fried breading of what was too thin eggplant so you could not taste it. So sad for someone who loves eggplant and why we ordered the appetizer to begin with. Their lobster carbonara had way too much bacon that was overly salty and just not good. Didn't finish nor want to take home.... Service whether it is busy in the restaurant or slow with only two other tables has also not been great. We waited a long time to be seated once while servers all walked by and didn't acknowledge our presence and then took awhile to get orders in and waaaay too long to get food, check etc. Overall, we tried to give them the benefit of the doubt given their long history of being good but as the saying goes "3 strikes and you are OUT".... read more

Dark and pasta wasn't that amazing. It was cold too. The crab cakes had a weird texture. read more

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Disastrous treatment by Lisa, the manager!! We are regular customers, and one of the dishes that we ordered was the lobster special.... The lobster was served without it being cracked, which proved to be impossible to open and eat.. When we asked for it to be cracked, the manager, Lisa, got very nasty, and said the kitchen was too busy to crack it!!! This was at about 5:15 PM.... We went to Duchess, so that our guest was able to have dinner.... Terrible customer service from Lisa, who should be setting the example for wait staff, as well as welcoming the diners.... Our waitress was delightful, and our waiters and waitresses are always a pleasure... Time for the owner to employ a Manager, who cares about her clients.... read more

They have delicious food, great staff and a great menu!! The family meals are a great option!!

Good place with consistent food quality. Pizzas have a very thin crust, which I like. They have pretty late hours for the area they are in so that's a big plus. read more

Horrible service! My husband And I were schooled on how to read a menu, lol They have a poor tasting turkey with an egg on it. It was not tasty at all. In fact it made me gag. Just awful! Then I figured maybe I bring home to my son and he could try it, since they were throwing it out. Instead, they charged me for it and I had to ask to please take it off and keep the sandwich. Waiter proceeded to say, the manager will take it off this time but in the future what the menu states it's what it is. Ok Not going back, a big ole negative! read more

Vazzy's has a beautiful atmosphere. It is really lovely in here. It's spacious and modern looking. There is something so relaxing about Vazzy's. I love how comfortable the booths are too! But I just do not like their food. The 3 stars is for their lovely atmosphere and the yummy bread they give you to start. The BREAD is addicting. It really is. But the food itself I am not a fan of. I cannot explain. I find it lacks flavor and is a bit..well..bland. A friend of mine who feels the same way says it just does not taste seasoned and I think she hits the nail on the head. The pizza has a very plain taste and I don't get much flavor from it. I've tried to like them because I LOVE the atmosphere. Last time I came here, I just had some bread. I did order some pizza but it just wasn't very good. But because I so enjoy the atmosphere not to mention how friendly the staff is, I may come back. The great atmosphere and the delicious bread are enough to make me maybe want to check them out again. read more

Vazzy's Osteria - Italian Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

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Excellent! A wide choice of dishes on the menu, all excellent. I will be com9ng back again soon.

Food price / quality rating 7.5. The atmosphere is contemporary Italian with a large nicely designed outside seating area with a fireplace. The menu has a widely varied selection of Italian standards. I did not see any "specials" offered. I first ordered the Grilled Lamb Chops, but they weren't available for some reason. So I had the Chicken Napolitano, which was presented nicely, but did not come with a side salad or anything. It was actually kind of flavorless, and was in need of garlic and other flavor enhancers. I also thought the prices were a little steep compared to comparable restaurants. Small selection of draught beers available. Service was good, and the Almond Moose with Lady Fingers (similar to a Tira Misu) was excellent. read more

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Cozy family-friendly restaurant conveniently located on route 25. Our family had ordered their family style take out trays during the pandemic and has been eager to dine in ever since. The parking lot and restaurant were packed on a Friday night, and we had to wait roughly 15 minutes for a table despite making a reservation. Wait staff was friendly however we often felt forgotten due to how busy the restaurant was. Their complimentary pizza bread to start was a hit, and barely lasted more than five minutes at our table. We opted for the brussel sprouts to start... we loved the mix they were served with with bacon, sweet potatoes, and craisins. We had to wait roughly an hour for our entrees after we placed are order, so we were happy to have filled up on appetizers ahead of time. Entrees were generously portioned and served steaming warm. They offer a decent wine menu, our party opted for cocktails which were a tad too sweet for our liking. Carrot cake was average, we absolutely loved the special limoncello cake. Everyone left satisfyingly full with leftovers. Would love to go back. read more

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We have been here twice and had great meals each time. The pasta dishes are amazing, the pizzas are delicious and we tried the Italian beans for an app! read more

Belligerent manager. I ordered medium rare prime rib special $25 as part of a $120 pickup order. When I got it home it was packaged separate from the sides and completely submerged in boiling au jus. Poached to beyond well done. Was told I'd get refunded. Called twice and nothing. Ordered pickup again tonight and spoke with manager in person this time. She denied the refund and told me I ordered the wrong thing and it was my fault. Nice. read more

Vazzy's Osteria - Poached Prime Rib - Italian Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

Great staff and food!! One of my favorite places. Everything is always fresh and delicious. Take out and deliver is top notch. A staple in out town! read more

My daughter was served stinky lamb chops. If you brought it to your nose it stunk. The manager said nothing was wrong with the lamb served to my child. When we brought this to her attention she kept saying that nothing was wrong, we told to her not to serve the lamb to other customers, but she kept insisting that nothing was wrong. This is unacceptable. Instead of fixing the problem she became unhinged which infuriated us, and walked away from us. You DO NOT serve meat that has gone off to your customers, least of all to a CHILD. If you want FOOD POISONING than come to this place. At home one hour later, feeling sick. read more

We usually enjoy vazzys in Bridgeport because of their consistency and service - it isn't quite the same in monroe but still good. Went for a quick lunch with my husband and had the Johnny vazz wedge- to be honest, it tastes different than in Bridgeport, where I love this wedge. The parpadelle pasta with calamari and scallop was eh. The pasta was way too sticky . The sauce was good and the fish was good but the pasta- not great! Prices are reasonable and service was ok. read more

Vazzy's Osteria is an upscale pizza restaurant offering traditional Italian Fair fish and good pizza. Love love their lunch paninis! Fresh baked bread on the premises makes the over stuff paninis special. Fruiti Di Mare Fra Diavolo $18 lunch Pasta crowned with an array of fresh seafood Clams, mussels, shrimp, scallops, calamari and a petite lobster tail  that's bursting with spicy Italian flavor and lots of garlic - this Seafood Fra Diavolo is a spicy seafood linguine extravaganza! I was torn between 4 and 5 stars but given the value for the dollar and they're amazing paninis five stars for Vazzy's. Love this place for lunch! ottimo cibo! read more

Vazzy's Osteria - Cozy booths at Vazzy's. - Italian Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

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Vazzy's really Screwed up our Take Out Order Tonight - spent over $100 for meal for 4 ------ 2 meals completely missing - 1 completely wrong - this is the 2nd time they did this screwing up our order!! Loosing Faith in this to be the place to go - Take your time - don't Rush the order!!! read more

I went here with friends and family after my Nanny's wake and it started out a little rough. The place was definitely a little to small for 60 people but the staff did everything to make us feel accommodated (yes we planned in advance). The food was pretty decent but I think the most note worthy dish was the eggplant parmesan. I don't even like eggplant and I think it was exquisite. The atmosphere was comfy and they served coffee in these cool little glasses. The best part was the staff that made you feel like you were family. Would definitely eat here again and again if I was local, thanks! read more

Honestly I wanted to cater from another place but it did not go through. So a family member suggested this place since it was in the area. I had a party for my son, he graduated from high school and he's going away for the Marines so it really meant alot to our family. I was not very happy with the catering. I ordered full trays of meatballs, chicken tenders, sausage and peppers, penne Ala Vodka , and Lasagna. I must say the chicken tenders and meatballs were really good. But everything else was ok. The Lasagna we didn't even eat for dinner because it was under cooked and we were so hungry we didn't want to wait to put it in the oven for another 20 minutes. I paid 80 dollars for a full tray of Lasagna that was not even cooked correctly. It upsets me because that's alot of money. I paid over 450 dollars for catering and everything should have been amazing. The food was average as was the service. I would not recommend this place for catering and I will never return. read more

Can you really say anything bad about Vazzy's? No. They service here is too notch, they really care and the food is always on point!! The pizza is fire and every dish I've tried from there hits the mark!! Always a good spot read more

I pretty much feel the same about every resturant I dine @ here in this area. I can't convey why- it's just a vibe I guess. Very different from Fairfield thru down to say Darien. But not the same as say New Haven or even northeastern CT. Its just different that's all. So w that jargon out of the way, I like vazzys. The service is brisk but w a smile. Fast but attentive. Urban Italian meets suburban Monroe - ish. The food is consistent. And this may sound funny but all the vazzys serve really, really good bread/pizza/stuff. It's always super fresh, airy, light interior, but good crunch w a slight char on the exterior. Excellent Sicilian calamari. Love their chicken parm, pasta dishes are always good too- lots of garlic. But not overly sauced or over cooked pasta, ample portion for tomorrow's lunch. I can confidantly write that they are a safe bet. read more

Vazzy's Osteria - White pie w fresh mozzarella, roasted peppers, broccolini, & chicken cutlet - Italian Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

Quality food and plenty of it. Well seasoned savory goodness. Shared a delicious bowl of seafood chowder, of course the New England cream based style. Dad went for Eggplant Parmigiano which he loved a Sausage, Cheese, and Pasta dish (can't remember the name, but like a thick linguini. Took the rest home for a next day lunch. Whenever I'm back in the East Coast I must go. They are legendary read more

Stopped in for a late lunch and it did not disappoint. We usually visit their Bridgeport location but stopped in because we were in the area and were familiar with their menu offerings. I had the chicken parmigiana panini and it was just as expected-delicious. Vazzy's always comes through! read more

Vazzy's Osteria - Italian Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

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Best food ever!! Try the Lobster Carbonara and you won't be disappointed. Highly recommend.

Very good food, good ambience and service. We had not been there for a while but will be going there more often

Ordered take out from here several times in the past few months and the order has always been wrong. From getting an entirely different item to being told they were out of something and made me something else instead *after* I've picked up the food. Each time I call back with the mistakes, the woman on the phone (typically an older woman) is consistently rude and unwilling to make things right or is unabashedly careless. Some suggestions for your business- read the order back to the customer before hanging up to confirm each item and take a phone number down when getting orders so that these mistakes don't continue to happen. Side note- I can't speak about the service from the bartenders or servers since I have only gotten take out here. Perhaps they offer a more pleasant experience when dining there. I will also say that the food is typically very good. read more

Average pizza and orders have been wrong. When you call to tell them they blame you. Woman at the front has a terrible attitude.

We are long time fans of this and the other Vazzy's locations. We've tried to continue giving them our business through the Covid crisis because the people in Monroe are great. After several months now though, I have to say, the food is not as good. We've had pizza, dinners and salads to go and have been disappointed by all. Pasta and chicken dinners have been greasy and lacking flavor, often missing ingredients listed on the menu. Pizza has been average at best. We love this place and hope they get the kitchen back in order soon, otherwise we'll have to find a new spot. read more

We have been ordering in from local restaurants all during the pandemic. Vazzzy's is by far the best delivery in the area. As they say it travels well and their food is good. read more

Hours of Operation Monday-Wednesday:: 11am-9:30pm Thursday-Saturday: 11am-10pm Sunday: 12pm-9pm Reservations - Suggested For 4 or more. Payment Methods - Mastercard - Visa - Amex - Check Cost This restaurant's average entree cost is Moderate Restaurant Description Nestled in the heart of Monroe, Vazzy's waits. With warm, mellow ambiance, and Italian cuisine, you will be entranched by Vazzy's atmosphere. Established in 2003, the fine cuisine will please the most discriminating taste. Over 50 items wet the palate with dishes like Fettuccine Monte Carlo, Al Aglio e Olio , or Vazzy's famous oversized grilled sirloin steak. Vazzy's Osteria offers a full wine list from $25. Best Known For... Upscale Italian dinning, specialty pizza, veal chop. Low carb alternatives for lunch and dinner. Reviews and Awards 1. "Best Calzone 2005" according to Connecticut Magazine, 2. "Best Pasta" "Best Caterer" according to Connecticut Magazine, 3. "One of the Top 100 Independent Restaurants" according to Pizza Tod Service Types Sit Down Carry Out Special Needs Booster/High Chairs Wheelchair Access Atmosphere Romantic Live Music Family / Children Bar Scene Meal Times Served Lunch Dinner Happy Hour Banquet Facilities 50 - 100 People Off-Site Catering Amenities TV Attire Casual Bar Info Full Bar Parking Availability Parking on Site As an appetizer you get a delicious fresh baked on site still hot bread and a mouth watering garlic sauce to dip it in, I loved it so much I kept on asking for more...lol. Hey I am going to have a baby, I have cravings... lol. The Entres are so good and the portions are more than even a blessed woman with child can handle...lol, everything on the menu is wonderful, seafood, steak, veal, pasta, antipasto, anything you order you will be more than pleased with, and the staff is exquisitely pleasant, every item on the menu has a detailed description of the ingredients and preparation so you know what you are getting. God! that was sooooh gooood and it IS very romantic, That night there was no live music but me and Walter had a really great romantic night out and left very very content. read more

Vazzy's Osteria - entrance - Italian Near Me - Monroe, Connecticut

best restaurant ever! foods great and the service is great aswell super friendly staff really recommend coming here read more