San Marino Ristorante Italiano is a casual, family-friendly restaurant that offers patrons a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Popular among locals for its efficient service and its fresh homemade Italian cuisine, San Marino Ristorante has been serving the community since the 1960s. Menu items include polenta, penne Veneziano, shrimp broccoli Alfredo, veal del angel as well as "from the grill" entrees such as swordfish with fresh vegetables, black Angus sirloin and pork chops Napolitano. Open Monday through Sunday for lunch and dinner, San Marino Ristorante Italiano also features a kid's menu and a full bar.
San Marino Restaurant
111-23 Thomaston Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06702
203-755-1148
sanmarinos.com
With a traditional setting and a casual ambiance, Nino's Trattoria has been serving the city of Waterbury since the 1990s. Favored among residents for its generous portions and fresh dishes, this restaurant offers items like eggplant parmigiana, sole Florentine, chicken marsala, veal saltimbocca, pork chop Siciliano, as well as an array of pizzas, calzones and salads. Nino's Trattoria also offers a children's menu, take-out service and a full service bar with an extensive wine list. Nino's serves lunch and dinner Monday through Sunday.
Nino's Trattoria
91 Scott Road
Waterbury, CT 06705
203-757-9490
ninosofwaterbury.com
Diorio Restaurant and Bar has a history that dates back to the 1920s. After its closure in 1980, the restaurant reopened in 1991 and serves traditional Italian cuisine. Attached to the Marriott Hotel in Waterbury, Diorio Restaurant and Bar offers patrons a raw bar that serves clams and oysters. Main entrees include the tutti di mare, scallops risotto, veal Diorio, steak au poivre and vitello gorgonzola. Open Monday through Friday for lunch, Monday through Saturday for dinner and closed on Sundays, Diorio's also offers a full bar, private dining rooms and free WiFi.
Diorio Restaurant and Bar
231 Bank St.
Waterbury, CT 06702-2213
203-754-0901
diorios.com