Restaurants in Waterbury

“Beautiful cocktails…. Lemon basil was an amazing treat on a hot day! Loved the Charred Sour with a little spice! Check this place out for small events, afternoon cocktails or just a drink on the patio!!”

“Sofra’s food is top notch! The quality and the presentation is fabulous. The owners take great pride in their restaurant! Very clean restaurant! Never disappoints!”

“The food is absolutely incredible
Everything we had was beyond my expectations
The Chai to the chicken chili, to the salmon tandoori

Vegetarian options: Now, two of the best restaurants in waterbury are now next to each other
I might have to move closer lol”

“Such a cute little spot! Love it! Will definitely be back”

“Great food, excellent service and attentive wait staff. Highly recommended”

“Great experience! They have tasty food, a lot of sides included with meat. Complimentary bread was so good. Rich variety of baklava, flavorful coffee and tea. The staff is welcoming and friendly. Will be definitely back soon.”

“I ordered food for my kid’s birthday over the weekend! Eva was particularly helpful in ordering and when I received my order! Thank you so much, my family loved your food!!!”

“Was so happy to accidently find this place. I went for a classic milk tea, and it was great. It was served in an adorable Halloween themed cup. Those little details add that little extra something special. The gentleman that helped me was friendly and made suggestions regarding items on the menu. The poke bar looked really nice as well. Everything appeared fresh and well stocked. Will definitely try it next time I'm in town.”

“Best pizza ever. Even better Pepes”

“I love it !”

“I enjoy it do not know why anyone would not shop here. Even tho I am not a member of the local community the food here is so much healthier and better for you. Not to mention it's close to what you would pay at stop and shop with less headaches”

““I had the pleasure of ordering takeout from this halal spot, and I have to say, it did not disappoint. I first tried the lamb gyro, then the rice over lamb, and both were excellent. The flavors were spot on, the portions were generous, and the price was very reasonable. I only wish I had discovered this place sooner! The service was quick, and the restaurant itself is pretty comfortable—perfect for dining in with family. Definitely a great find for quality halal food.””

“Very good first time trying the grinders and cheese fries with bacon, a little salty but overall very good. Chili cheese fries is nice and great size grinder. Recommend.”

“Amazing food I've never tried pizza in the mall but I saw all that they have and I couldn't resist. Everything was delicious and the managers are super friendly Great experience”

“What a great night out! It was our 43rd anniversary and we wanted someplace quiet that we could actually hear each other talk. This place was perfect!! Ask for a booth. A little awkward to get into, but well worth the efforts! And the food was better than expected! We had the Italian Long Hot Peppers as an appetizer, they were great!!! Their specials were also amazing. Try them, you won't be disappointed!! Can't wait to go back!”

“Went to cousin birthday party. Had great time the owner and staff was so nice.! The food is Excellent !!! The music Great! If you are looking for a place to hang out with friend and family. This is the place to be ! I will definitely return!”

“amazing food. Always fresh and great quality, we have been there 3 time's in the last year & it continues to be consistently delicious with fantastic service. With the decline in food service since covid this restaurant stands out for excellence every time”

“Best Italian restaurant in the area hands down”

“Food Was Good!! Fast Serving!!”

“Just ordered 8 burritos from here and I am so surprised they each weigh 1.5+ lbs!!! That's insane!!! The owner, Señor Maximo, was very kind and nice and gave me some free food and free cake! I was very surprised but very grateful! I know times are tough but it's the nice gestures and acts of kindness that are appreciated! I eat here every time I pass by Waterbury and the food is always excellent and very delicious! I love small and local restaurants like this! Thank you so much for the delicious and amazing food and wonderful service!!!

I just ordered 8 burritos from here and I'm so surprised that each one weighs over 1.5 pounds! That's crazy!!! The owner, Mr. Máximo, was very kind and friendly and gave me free food and cake! I was very surprised but very grateful! I know times are tough, but what is appreciated are the nice gestures and acts of kindness! I come here every time I pass through Waterbury and the food is always great and delicious. I love small, local restaurants like this! Thank you so much for the delicious, amazing food and wonderful service!!!”

“My son and I came for lunch ,the service was great the food was great the place looked awesome. food was the best part about it their birria burritos are amazing and so was the toco bowl. Wonderful place to come!”

“great pizza and very good service”

“delisous food large Portion Server was excellent”

“Love coming to Sunkee for some good food. My favorites are boneless ribs combo with extra scallion on the rice, roast pork lo mein...So good! Keep it up.”

“Food is always hot. Usually good quality But every once in a while the quality isn't up to par. Still like them.

Kid-friendliness: Have ordered for my granddaughter. She loved it.”

“good food.and good pizza and wings”

“I always order here specially their spare ribs, it’s usually not so greasy as the other Chinese restaurants in the area. It’s a typical neighborhood Chinese food, price is right food is edible good. Never had an issue and the lady at the front is always so nice !

Parking: Wide parking lot”

“I love going to Muyuri! Their food is delicious. My favorite is Chicken Korma with the spice level medium. I like that you can alter the spice level. The atmosphere is beautiful. The workers are always friendly and give great recommendations. They now have a bar with delicious drink specials. If you have not tried this place yet, definitely but it on your list.”

“Stopped in on our way home from DC and had a fantastic dinner - the snow crab was outstanding. Nice, big pieces of meat that slid right out of the shell with virtually no struggle. Good sized shrimp, and the sausage, corn and potato were great too. Super friendly (and fast) service. What a pleasure it was to take a break from our almost 12 hour drive (thanks to traffic and crappy weather) and spend some time relaxing here with good food and great people. I hope we are able to stop in again the next time we are on the road!”

“Been living here for 30 years now and honestly I will forever prefer them it always come hot the chicken is always crispy been ordering here for the last 10 years love them”

“The best bondsman in the state, been in Buisness for 30 plus years and is always ready to help when ever your in need. The office is located across the street from Waterbury Police Station! They have agents in Litchfield county also! Call for questions, quotes, and for fast service. Definitely the most professional! Like, share, and comment. Call now for assistance with your legal troubles!!!”

“The best ice cream I have ever eaten! We had the salted caramel and it was full of flavour from top to bottom, caramel sauce and crunchy bits all of the way through. Utterly divine, our new favourite.”

“The Best Coffee On Earth 🌎😋”

“muy buen servicio mas un buen pasa tiempo en los juegos para los niños”

“I was greeted when I walked in. How many places actually do that anymore? I believe the lady's name was Dian or Dona? Very sweet. My food tasted fresh, table was clean. 10/10!”

“Jypree Is the definition of excellent customer service now a days is rare but he made our wait at the drive through pleasant and worth the wait for somw apple 🥧 pies❤️”

“Tbh.. even tho it's a Mcd's, it's 1 of the best 1s you can go to in waterbury!
They are always busy, which may seem nuts, but it also means a good turn around on food being fresh!!!!
They are always willing to make you new, fresh stuff too if you ask!”

“the Chase Have McDonald has an amazing manager but the sad part is idk who to blame cause it never fails at this location that my order gets have forgot my egg on breakfast sandwich 5 times. and of course do not notice until I'm already comfy at home. I'm very angry”

“Amazing cupcakes and donuts.”

“Stumbled in randomly and it’s our new favorite! Excellent food, service and vibe!! 🥂”

“The pernil is super savory! The portions are generous. The prices are reasonable. They offer a wide variety of beverages and deserts. Everything was so flavorful! This place is a must try!”

“The work for this place is great great food great staff from the chef to the the waitress they are all such great people family rock never ate nothing I didn't like never had to wait on nothing very fast very polite ways taking food home it like if I order something I could eat off it all day sometimes the next day summer coming nicecday they have the patio and ask the chef will make it your way out of 5 stars if I could I give 10 it a,must try and take my word you will be back.”

“The food is so good on an empty stomach, my personal favorite is the loaded fries with stake and the stake/chicken burrito? definitely bring a buddy makes it even sweeter ?”

“Went to the Bristol location today. Smoothies and Açaí bowls were delicious! Will definitely be back.”

“This is my second time there and I am so impressed! The falafel, stuffed grape leaves, roasted eggplant, morrocan olives, pita bread and desserts are phenomenal! The staff is very friendly, too.
I will have lunch or dinner there sometime.
Thank you for being a treasure!”

“Great family owned restaurant. Great food and great customer service. I would definitely recommend INGAPIRCA.”

“They have great delicacies and the staff is always friendly. They do speak Spanish and English .. The macarons are very good and soft and the cheesecake is amazing ❤️”

“Amazing cake Not only looked fantastic but tasted just as good as it looks!”

“This has become our family staple in Local Waterbury for GREAT Chinese Food and Sushi. The staff is extremely friendly and very cordial. Food is very tasty and prepared with love! I enjoy everything. My daughter loves their shrimp tempura and Miso Soup. My wife enjoys their Sushi. I've had almost everything and they NEVER disappoint.”

“Yummy sushi ! AlwaYs fresh”

“Great food that never disappoints. everything is homemade to the best and the baked goods are always excellent. Wish I could go there more often. If you haven't you must🥰”

“This is the best restaurant in the state of CT! Maria is a wonderful person and welcoming. The bartender Amy is also wonderful she knows you by name and the drink you always order. Great staff and food! If you haven’t been you need to try Ria’s!”

“I believe they’re the best around for breakfast/brunch in their reasonable and their staff is remarkable”

“I enjoyed the time having a delicious breakfast! Nice relaxing atmosphere!”

“my boyfriend brought me here and let me tell you the food was awesome. We come here a lot , so the owner always says hi. This is the spot. if you want some flavorful food ! must try , they have something for everyone. The buffet is awesome always changing , but normal dishes are there also. highly recommend. come get some awesome good.”

“Always quick service...after a hard day at work, they are a real pleasure, and the wings are fantastic... Most times I get the flats, and today I forgot to mention it... my order came and it was mixed but they asked if I had time and they made me three x-tra flats on the house to go with my meal... Now that is service...smiling... See you all next Friday...”

“Met an amazing staff member at the drive through that gave an amazing recommendation and she just had a wonderful personality. I am totally coming back just because of her shout out to miss veronica.”

“I'm originally from Waterbury live in California now but my family still resides there. When I visited recently, they surprised me with breakfast/lunch at Linda's Diner . I was very impressed with the taste and portions of the food, the cleanliness were 5 star. , lastly to top it off my waitress "Carmen" she made sure the food six 6 people arrived quick with perfect temperature . she was professional and sweet . Carmen also gets a 5 star rating . I'll definitely be back.”

“9.2.23 we got married at our hometown fair grounds and had Frankie’s cater! It was PERFECTION!! Everyone was blown away when they found out that’s what we were having for food, so fun, and who doesn’t love hot dog and burgers (especially FRANKIE’s)?! There was only a couple cooks/servers and MAN OH MAN did they crank it all out! We had around 160 people and they had a line as soon as the food was out, serving up all the goods in such a timely manor. They cooked and served for about 3 hours.. it worked out SO well, many had 2nds and 3rds, plus we had left overs 😍. Everyone was RAVING! we couldn’t have had it any better, Thank you guys SO much!”

“10/10 every time favorite place to eat in the area”

“9.2.23 we got married at our hometown fair grounds and had Frankie’s cater! It was PERFECTION!! Everyone was blown away when they found out that’s what we were having for food, so fun, and who doesn’t love hot dog and burgers (especially FRANKIE’s)?! There was only a couple cooks/servers and MAN OH MAN did they crank it all out! We had around 160 people and they had a line as soon as the food was out, serving up all the goods in such a timely manor. They cooked and served for about 3 hours.. it worked out SO well, many had 2nds and 3rds, plus we had left overs 😍. Everyone was RAVING! we couldn’t have had it any better, Thank you guys SO much!”

“Awesome bar great food great staff nice stage for bands.”

“The food and service was amazing. I went in not expecting much, as it was just a hotel restaurant. We got the buffalo chicken sandwich and the meatball flatbread, along with some holiday themed cocktails. The staff was so fun and friendly, and we were blown away by how good the food was. I highly recommend the bistro if you're staying at the Waterbury Marriott.”

“thank you soo much. We had an amazing time at Saverio's who hosted our son's and niece's baptism food was amazing and atmosphere was great. The owners are amazing and went above and beyond. thank you again!”

“Friendly neighborhood watering hole. Super cool vibe and great prices”

“I ordered a strawberry cheesecake and it is hands down the most AMAZING cheesecake I’ve ever tasted. The crust oh my oh my so so delish! Don’t miss this talented pastry chef!!! 5 stars!!!!”

“WHEN READING REVIEWS KEEP IN MIND: PEOPLE ARE WAY MORE LIKELY TO REVIEW WHEN ITS BAD EXPERIENCE THAN WHEN ITS GOOD! Dunkin always does such a great job hiring employees. The staff is always so friendly. and you can tell it's genuine it's ; not forced. This one is my favorite . They always make my coffee perfect.”

“I really enjoy going to this DD. Chay & Q hold me down every visit. They are pleasant, funny & make My Coffee PERFECT!! It saddens Me to know that Q is No longer there. Idk what happened but PLEASE bring him back!! He works hard & ALWAYS has a Smile while doing it. He's 1 of the reasons why I even go there. Idc what kind of day I'm having, he NEVA cease to put a Smile on My face. Q if yu are reading this, kno that Yu will 4eva have a Friend in Me. Your kindness touched my heart in so many ways & I appreciate that. DD, y'all Dead wrong for breaking up the Dream Team, Get it Together for the sake of your Customers. Yu don't want to lose Business behind Nonsense.✌?”

“Yo best empanadas ive had, not to mention rice an beans omg i want seconds. 😁 love this food. 🤤🤤🤤”

“Went here this morning for the first time after seeing good reviews. After letting the woman working there know that we had never been there, she took the time to show us everything they had to offer and explain what they all were. We got chocolate cake and brigadieros. The cake was RICH, but it was so so good. And the brigadieros were DANGEROUSLY good. I will have to keep myself from going back and getting more immediately. There is very little parking, so you may have to walk a little bit to get there, but it is so worth it.

Parking: Street parking, its limited, but the place isn’t too busy so you should be able to find a spot!”

“Excellent food and the service and the impressive flavor of a unique combination of flavors of which we are fans and above all followers of good food.

Food: On this occasion we decided, as always, to try something different??.
We ordered two chicken quesadillas, a cheese quesadilla, a large guacamole and two tacos, a taco al pstor and a chicken taco. We loved the great flavor of these tacos. We recommend them 100%

SERVICE: Since we arrived they gave me a time, and the young woman who helped me said, "Primo in 15 minutes." which we loved

I recommend them 100%”

“This was our first time to The Meating place! it was unbelievably great food! everything was cooked to perfection, and the Rib Eye sandwich was Amazing! We will definitely be back!”

“Brazilian Centro Bakery offers a very nice selection of traditional sweet and savory prepared Brazilian foods. I ordered the coxinha and a cheese-filled pastry, the name of which escapes me. They were crazy delicious! The staff was super friendly and helpful in explaining the choices to a non-native Brazilian. Can’t wait to return to try other dishes!”

“Food is topnotch though more conducive to a western palate. You have one stop for fries, fried chicken, sandwiches to traditional Pakistani cuisine. If you like spicy ask them to spice it up...I wouldn't rate it The stop of desi food, but I would regard it as an everyday quintessential. Where you can make a quick stop and get the known and familiar things.Make a tea stop with a side of chicken pakora and get perhaps even a Moong Dal Halwa if you have a sweet tooth. Though if they had I'd order a more traditional Khatai or jalebi.”

“My first visit this afternoon. I had the rib platter that came with two sides and a piece of corn bread. It was absolutely delicious, and I decided to get a bread pudding to take home. Also was nice that it is an indepent family run business. I highly recommend to everyone to visit this great restaurant.”

“Good service and excellent food, I 100% recommend the roasted chicken and the tail.

Apart from the fact that on Fridays the karaoke?? is perfect, the atmosphere is better.”

“Great place great service”

“my boyfriend brought me here and let me tell you the food was awesome. We come here a lot , so the owner always says hi. This is the spot. if you want some flavorful food ! must try , they have something for everyone. The buffet is awesome always changing , but normal dishes are there also. highly recommend. come get some awesome good.”

“9.2.23 we got married at our hometown fair grounds and had Frankie’s cater! It was PERFECTION!! Everyone was blown away when they found out that’s what we were having for food, so fun, and who doesn’t love hot dog and burgers (especially FRANKIE’s)?! There was only a couple cooks/servers and MAN OH MAN did they crank it all out! We had around 160 people and they had a line as soon as the food was out, serving up all the goods in such a timely manor. They cooked and served for about 3 hours.. it worked out SO well, many had 2nds and 3rds, plus we had left overs 😍. Everyone was RAVING! we couldn’t have had it any better, Thank you guys SO much!”

“Nice breakfast love it 👌🥓☕☕”

“First time here in at least 8 yrs. The food is still as amazing as it was 20 yrs ago. This is a must go to every time I'm in Waterbury since I grew up here. If you like the diner atmosphere and are looking for good quick food I highly recommend! I'd give extra stars if the ability existed. Right off Meriden road in the family dollar parking lot. 5 mins from the mall and Walmart respectively. Definitely a hidden gem

Wheelchair accessibility: One floor and all level. End tables can be removed for a chair.”

“first time stopping here after I made my delivery at restaurant Depot. very good coffee. I didn't have to make it as usual at home. awesome granola bar. pumpkin spice. very good and customer service is great”

“I got a jumbo slice and a bottle of water for $4 the pizza taste delicious, I suggest everyone to try it out, can’t beat the taste and price, I can’t wait to try their gourmet pizza in the glass display”

“great pizza the best in waterbury”

“have been going there since he first opened. always good food & service. Always willing to make a grinder your way. my wife is allergic to tomatoes. not many places willing to accomodate. also BEST PIZZA AROUND.”

“You guys rock! Great service, great food.”

“Ming Wah has been in same location and same family and management for 25 Years ( As of 2023) and we like to thank all our valued and loyal customers. We are happy and thankful for all your positive comments . We look forward to seeing you back. If there are ever any issues please do contact us to remedy any issues. We like our location, customers, and area. Our customers are the reasons why we have been able to be successful. We will always make your meals to you liking. If you want dishes to your preference please do let us know. We as a family and business owner and operator thank you for 25 years of great customer loyalty and support. Thank you. Ming Wah Restaurant”

“I believe they’re the best around for breakfast/brunch in their reasonable and their staff is remarkable”

“Delicious love the chicken empanadas rice & beans delicious pasteles so good etc very clean”

“This place has become our new favorite spot!! Marlon AND Moses are DOUBLE the awesomeness!! They are why we keep coming back!! And Brenden is keeper too!! Oh and their expresso martinis are the best!!”

“I'm originally from Waterbury live in California now but my family still resides there. When I visited recently, they surprised me with breakfast/lunch at Linda's Diner . I was very impressed with the taste and portions of the food, the cleanliness were 5 star. , lastly to top it off my waitress "Carmen" she made sure the food six 6 people arrived quick with perfect temperature . she was professional and sweet . Carmen also gets a 5 star rating . I'll definitely be back.”

“I got a jumbo slice and a bottle of water for $4 the pizza taste delicious, I suggest everyone to try it out, can’t beat the taste and price, I can’t wait to try their gourmet pizza in the glass display”

“Brazilian Centro Bakery offers a very nice selection of traditional sweet and savory prepared Brazilian foods. I ordered the coxinha and a cheese-filled pastry, the name of which escapes me. They were crazy delicious! The staff was super friendly and helpful in explaining the choices to a non-native Brazilian. Can’t wait to return to try other dishes!”

“Friendly neighborhood watering hole. Super cool vibe and great prices”

“Went to cousin birthday party. Had great time the owner and staff was so nice.! The food is Excellent !!! The music Great! If you are looking for a place to hang out with friend and family. This is the place to be ! I will definitely return!”

“My first visit this afternoon. I had the rib platter that came with two sides and a piece of corn bread. It was absolutely delicious, and I decided to get a bread pudding to take home. Also was nice that it is an indepent family run business. I highly recommend to everyone to visit this great restaurant.”

“I was at the juice bar today the food was so good the ladies are awesome let talk about there jerk chicken patties sooo good the blueberry blast protein shake on point the dragon fruit smoothie with ginger it’s fire I would recommend anyone who come to Connecticut and want a good smoothie. Good shake good patty or good vibes. Go to nature love on 180 Grand St.”

“Sofra’s food is top notch! The quality and the presentation is fabulous. The owners take great pride in their restaurant! Very clean restaurant! Never disappoints!”

“You guys rock! Great service, great food.”

“Would recommend to any one”

“First time here and I’m honestly blown away!! I’m still in the restaurant writing this review.
Drinks are 10/10, Service 20/10. Staff is wonderful and food came out super fast.
Everything is so authentic.
Beans are to die for.
Presentation is beautiful.
Music is great.
Drinks are DELICIOUS.
Already anticipating my next visit here.
❤️❤️❤️”

“Tried Mofongo for lunch on my way home and it was 10/10! Recommending to all my friends and family ♡”

“Amazing cupcakes and donuts.”

“Popeyes at this location always delivers the best wings! The flavors are consistently amazing, and their customer service is top-notch. The staff is friendly, attentive, and always ready to make your experience great. Highly recommend this spot if you’re craving some delicious wings!”

“I ordered food for my kid’s birthday over the weekend! Eva was particularly helpful in ordering and when I received my order! Thank you so much, my family loved your food!!!”

“pedí alitas plain (sin empanado), no tenían sabor, el cuerito mongo, sin tostar y no estaban completamente cocinadas. San Germán, PR”

“Best pizza ever. Even better Pepes”

“My son and I came for lunch ,the service was great the food was great the place looked awesome. food was the best part about it their birria burritos are amazing and so was the toco bowl. Wonderful place to come!”

“Great service, really good food. The only issue was being asked for money on the way into the restaurant and on the way out. I know this is not the restaurant but makes me uncomfortable going there and this was between 8-9am, and there were very few people eating at the restaurant.”

“Tbh.. even tho it's a Mcd's, it's 1 of the best 1s you can go to in waterbury!
They are always busy, which may seem nuts, but it also means a good turn around on food being fresh!!!!
They are always willing to make you new, fresh stuff too if you ask!”

“I love it !”

“The food is absolutely incredible
Everything we had was beyond my expectations
The Chai to the chicken chili, to the salmon tandoori

Vegetarian options: Now, two of the best restaurants in waterbury are now next to each other
I might have to move closer lol”

“Always quick service...after a hard day at work, they are a real pleasure, and the wings are fantastic... Most times I get the flats, and today I forgot to mention it... my order came and it was mixed but they asked if I had time and they made me three x-tra flats on the house to go with my meal... Now that is service...smiling... See you all next Friday...”