The best restaurants in Waterbury
57 restaurants we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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Vito's Pizzeria
RestaurantsVito's Pizzeria does New York style right, from classic mozz to clam pies and a broccoli rabe and sausage combo that hits the spot. Grab a…
Vito's Pizzeria
RestaurantsThe Hub Pizza Bar
RestaurantsThe Hub Pizza Bar turns out crisp, char-kissed pies from a wood-burning oven, the kind that make weeknights feel like a small celebration.…
The Hub Pizza Bar
RestaurantsNardelli's Grinder Shoppe
RestaurantsSince 1922, Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe has been serving Connecticut's favorite grinders with huge portions, old school service, and the kind…
Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe
RestaurantsAnna's Prospect Apizza
RestaurantsAnna's Prospect Apizza keeps Prospect and Naugatuck fed with a big menu of pizzas, flatbreads, wings, calzones, fresh salads, pasta, and…
Anna's Prospect Apizza
RestaurantsLa Casa Pizzeria
RestaurantsWhether you're team classic cheese or love building a Frankenstein pie with extra-everything, La Casa Pizzeria turns out solid,…
La Casa Pizzeria
RestaurantsMi Lupita Bakery & Restaurant
RestaurantsMi Lupita Bakery & Restaurant is the move when you’re craving legit tacos and a sweet finish. Hit their Birria Tacos or Birria Over Fries,…
Mi Lupita Bakery & Restaurant
RestaurantsGumita's Trattoria Pizzeria
RestaurantsGumita's Trattoria Pizzeria keeps weeknights easy with legit pies, from classic cheese to a thick Sicilian half sheet, plus seafood…
Gumita's Trattoria Pizzeria
RestaurantsMona Lisa Restaurant
RestaurantsIf you’ve lived here awhile, you know Mona Lisa Restaurant is the Wolcott/Waterbury staple for Italian done right since 1989, from…
Mona Lisa Restaurant
RestaurantsHappy Sushi
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits, Happy Sushi at LaBonne’s has in-house chefs rolling fresh daily, from California and spicy tuna to playful Dragon,…
Happy Sushi
RestaurantsThe New Haven Pizza Co
RestaurantsThe New Haven Pizza Co turns out crisp, wood-fired pies with high-end toppings, meticulously crafted dough, and a welcoming, family feel.…
The New Haven Pizza Co
RestaurantsZuppa - Unique Italian Pub
RestaurantsFamily owned since 2014, Zuppa - Unique Italian Pub channels 60 years of restaurant know-how into from-scratch soups, sauces, dressings and…
Zuppa - Unique Italian Pub
RestaurantsRoma Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsWhether you’re craving homemade cavatelli or veal Milanese, Roma Ristorante Italiano keeps it authentic with handcrafted dishes, generous…
Roma Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsEl Gallo De Oro
RestaurantsEl Gallo De Oro turns out the kind of fresh, no-fuss comfort that hits right, from guacamole fresco and tamales to tinga quesadillas and…
El Gallo De Oro
RestaurantsWolcott Pizza Wood Fired Brick Oven
RestaurantsCraving that wood-fired char on a classic cheese or ready to level up with Meat Feast, Sweet Heat, or a side of breaded-and-fried Buffalo…
Wolcott Pizza Wood Fired Brick Oven
RestaurantsCavallo's Italian Specialty Shoppe
RestaurantsFamily-owned for over 50 years, Cavallo's Italian Specialty Shoppe keeps Waterbury fed with hot and cold grinders, pizza, pasta, soups, and…
Cavallo's Italian Specialty Shoppe
RestaurantsSimply Bowls and Co
RestaurantsWhen lunch hits this week and you want fuel that actually tastes good, Simply Bowls and Co serves acai bowls, smoothies, and hearty rice…
Simply Bowls and Co
RestaurantsPizza Castle Restaurant
RestaurantsPizza Castle Restaurant is the kind of reliable, family-run spot that nails clam and clams casino pies, plus hefty grinders, pastas, and…
Pizza Castle Restaurant
RestaurantsD'Amelio's Italian Eatery
RestaurantsWhen your week needs a proper Italian reset, D'Amelio's Italian Eatery comes through with crowd-pleasing classics, a wine list plus reserve…
D'Amelio's Italian Eatery
RestaurantsSan Marino Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsSan Marino Ristorante Italiano nails the familiar meat and pasta vibe locals love, with a legit kids' menu and a warm, neighborhood feel.…
San Marino Ristorante Italiano
RestaurantsWild Bills Barbecue
RestaurantsFamily-owned and proudly Waterbury, Wild Bills Barbecue is where fall-off-the-bone ribs, juicy brisket, and saucy wings hang out with fried…
Wild Bills Barbecue
RestaurantsWayback Burgers
RestaurantsMade-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.
Wayback Burgers
RestaurantsLa Casita de Manta
RestaurantsLa Casita de Manta keeps it casual with Spanish dishes that hit the spot and cocktails that don't phone it in. The friendly crew makes it…
La Casita de Manta
RestaurantsThe Red Corner
RestaurantsThe Red Corner mixes Japanese, Thai and Chinese favorites in a whimsical, colorful space with a legit sushi bar and sizzling hibachi. It’s…
The Red Corner
RestaurantsAngelina's Apizza
RestaurantsAngelina's Apizza is that no-frills Waterbury standby for large, crispy pies and quick slices, plus sturdy subs, melty calzones, and fresh…
Angelina's Apizza
RestaurantsWayback Burgers
RestaurantsMade-to-order burgers & milkshakes fill out the menu at this quick-serve chain with retro decor.
Wayback Burgers
RestaurantsM.I.A Restaurant Lounge
RestaurantsM.I.A Restaurant Lounge blends modern Mediterranean plates with Albanian flair, plus crafted cocktails that go down just a little too…
M.I.A Restaurant Lounge
RestaurantsPAISANOS PIZZA and RESTAURANT
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits for a legit slice and something with sazón, Paisanos Pizza And Restaurant nails both, from crisp, cheesy pies and…
PAISANOS PIZZA and RESTAURANT
RestaurantsBrass City Bistro
RestaurantsWhen you need a reliable spot for big, satisfying Continental-Italian plates that taste like someone’s nonna secretly runs the kitchen,…
Brass City Bistro
RestaurantsVincenzo's Pizzeria
RestaurantsVincenzo's Pizzeria is the Waterbury standby Naugatuck folks quietly love, serving Sicilian or thin crust pies, that Sweet Heat Buffalo…
Vincenzo's Pizzeria
RestaurantsOrdinary Joe's
RestaurantsOrdinary Joe's nails the classics with saucy wings, a Build A Burger menu for custom stacks, and plenty of sandwiches, wraps, and salads…
Ordinary Joe's
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsBuffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsChain dishing up wings, tenders & burgers, plus sauces ranging from sweet to very spicy.
Buffalo Wild Wings
RestaurantsVerdi
RestaurantsWhether you're capping a round or skipping the clubs entirely, Verdi keeps it easy with classic Italian comfort and proper cocktails. Grab…
Verdi
RestaurantsLo’ Maximo Brunch
RestaurantsLo' Maximo Brunch turns brunch into a full-on hang, with a legit food menu, proper drink lineup, and birthday packages when you want to…
Lo’ Maximo Brunch
RestaurantsFive Guys
RestaurantsFast-food chain with made-to-order burgers, fries & hot dogs, plus free peanuts while you wait.
Five Guys
RestaurantsUncommon Grill
RestaurantsUncommon Grill keeps it local-casual with stacked burgers, saucy wings, and crispy fried-chicken comfort, plus desserts worth “I shouldn’t…
Uncommon Grill
RestaurantsLa Tavola Ristorante
RestaurantsLa Tavola Ristorante leans into creative, contemporary Italian that actually feels fresh, served in a trendy room with the kind of…
La Tavola Ristorante
RestaurantsTiramisu Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsTiramisu Italian Restaurant does the comforting, authentic stuff right, with classic flavors, fresh ingredients, and the family-meal warmth…
Tiramisu Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsThe Local Sixty-Three
RestaurantsThe Local Sixty-Three keeps things interesting with a farm-to-table menu built on sustainably grown ingredients and a legit full bar. It’s…
The Local Sixty-Three
RestaurantsG's Burgers
RestaurantsG's Burgers keeps weeknights easy with fresh classics and fun detours like the Mac N Cheese Burger, plus fries that taste like someone…
G's Burgers
RestaurantsFrankies
RestaurantsFrankies has been slinging Connecticut-favorite dogs since 1937, still family owned, with snappy franks, curly fries, fried seafood, and…
Frankies
RestaurantsVyne Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsVyne Restaurant & Bar keeps it relaxed but refined with a seasonal menu from Chef James A. Piccolo, cocktails, and standout plates like the…
Vyne Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsFrank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
RestaurantsCasual local pizzeria chain serving a menu of coal-fired pies, beer & wine since 1925.
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana
RestaurantsBig Franks BBQ Grill and New York Pizza
RestaurantsWhether it's a rib night or a slice run, Big Franks BBQ Grill and New York Pizza nails both cravings with legit BBQ Pit plates, saucy…
Big Franks BBQ Grill and New York Pizza
RestaurantsFino Wood Fired Pizza & Bar
RestaurantsFino Wood Fired Pizza & Bar brings blistered, wood-fired pies, juicy burgers, and a bar with drinks and wine to Watertown, perfect when you…
Fino Wood Fired Pizza & Bar
RestaurantsStonehouse Pizza
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits, Stonehouse Pizza serves up classic cheese pies, 20-inch party pizzas, and sturdy grinders alongside wings, calzones,…
Stonehouse Pizza
RestaurantsFrankie’s
RestaurantsWhen only a proper hot dog will do, Frankie’s keeps it old-school with snappy dogs, curly fries, and fried seafood, plus soups and…
Frankie’s
RestaurantsPaba's Restaurant
RestaurantsPaba's Restaurant is that friendly Waterbury staple where all-day breakfast, homemade comfort food, and a solid cup of coffee come with a…
Paba's Restaurant
RestaurantsWing It On!
RestaurantsBustling counter-serve destination offering chicken wings & salads in basic digs.
Wing It On!
RestaurantsFrankie's Family Restaurant
RestaurantsWhen the craving hits, Frankie's Family Restaurant is the local move for snappy hot dogs on perfect buns, curly fries that disappear too…
Frankie's Family Restaurant
RestaurantsEcho Craft Kitchen
RestaurantsEcho Craft Kitchen in Watertown nails fresh American fare and hand-tossed pizzas in a beautifully revamped 1700s building, with a…
Echo Craft Kitchen
RestaurantsBreaking Crab
RestaurantsCraving crab legs that actually snap and shrimp that taste like the coast, without leaving Waterbury? Breaking Crab does the casual mall…
Breaking Crab
RestaurantsDomenick & Pia Downtown Pizzeria
RestaurantsSome days you just want a slice that tastes like downtown Waterbury has for ages, and Domenick & Pia Downtown Pizzeria delivers with…
Domenick & Pia Downtown Pizzeria
RestaurantsLa Casa Del Sabor
RestaurantsCraving something hearty and legit Spanish comfort food? La Casa Del Sabor turns out garlicky mofongo crowned with crispy pork cracklings,…
La Casa Del Sabor
RestaurantsRia's Restaurant | Italian
RestaurantsItalian fare such as pizza and tomahawk steak, plus cocktails in a casual setting.
Ria's Restaurant | Italian
RestaurantsHindsight BBQ
RestaurantsHindsight BBQ nails the basics with tender ribs, legit brisket, and burgers, then gets playful with Texas twinkies, flaming tots, and even…
Hindsight BBQ
RestaurantsDomenic's and Vinnie's Pizza
RestaurantsWhen you want no-fuss, all-flavor, Domenic's and Vinnie's Pizza has been a family passion since 1949 and sticks to what matters... pizza in…
Domenic's and Vinnie's Pizza
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