Diorio Restaurant & Bar is a highly rated Italian restaurant in Waterbury, CT, serving classic Italian cuisine in a cozy, historic, romantic, trendy, and upscale setting.
Located at 231 Bank St, Waterbury, CT 06702, this restaurant is known for its vintage tin ceilings, tile floors, marble bar, and spacious booths that create an inviting dining experience for dinner, solo dining, and special occasions.
Guests enjoy a standout selection of beer, cocktails, coffee, dessert, and wine, along with a menu that features comfort food, healthy options, organic dishes, and late-night food. Diorio Restaurant & Bar also offers delivery, takeout, dine-in service, table service, catering, and dinner reservations, making it a convenient choice for local dining in Waterbury, CT.
Accessibility features include wheelchair-accessible entrance and seating, and amenities include a bar on site, restroom, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi. With 4.4 stars from 277 reviews, Diorio Restaurant & Bar is a trusted destination for authentic Italian food and memorable dining in Waterbury, CT.
To experience classic Italian dining at Diorio Restaurant & Bar in Waterbury, CT, call +1 203-754-5111 or visit 231 Bank St to make a reservation.
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Our Story
Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.
Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.
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Food & Drinks
flash-fried calamari, served with Thai sweet chili sauce
littleneck clams, breadcrumbs, bacon and our classic casino recipe
long hot Italian peppers, house-made sausage and breadcrumb stuffing, EVOO
sautéed with garlic and EVOO
crispy Tuscan bread, whipped ricotta and goat cheese, topped with roasted cherry tomatoes & balsamic drizzle
prosciutto, roasted peppers, grilled crostini, balsamic, EVOO
house marinara and fresh ricotta
cherry tomatoes, fresh herbs, lemon white wine butter sauce, grilled crostini
romaine, Diorio's creamy anchovy dressing, pecorino romano cheese, house-made garlic croutons
romaine, carrots, red peppers, cucumber, chickpeas, kalamata olives, gorgonzola cheese, frizzled onions, house vinaigrette
mixed greens, sliced apples, gorgonzola cheese, toasted walnuts, strawberry vinaigrette
arugula, beets, sliced apples, toasted walnuts, gorgonzola cheese, cherry tomatoes, dried cranberries, white balsamic vinaigrette
Accompanied by whipped potatoes and asparagus
Accompanied by whipped potatoes and asparagus
seasonal vegetables, pearl couscous, lemon sauce
diver scallops, diced asparagus, carrots, red peppers, peas, creamy parmesan risotto, drizzled citrus confit
herb breaded, house marinara, fresh mozzarella, rigatoni
sautéed chicken, spicy Italian sausages, roasted potato wedges, hot and sweet peppers, onions, fresh herbs
breaded chicken cutlets, arugula, tomatoes, kalamata olives, diced fresh mozzarella
lightly floured veal cutlets, prosciutto, melted mozzarella, sage, demi-glace, garlic, spinach
lightly floured veal cutlets, artichokes, spinach, roasted red peppers, white wine, cognac demi-glace
8 oz. Black Angus, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, brioche bun, fries
gemelli pasta, spicy sausage crumbles, sun-dried tomatoes, mascarpone cream sauce
wide ribbon pasta, ground beef and pork tomato sauce, touch of cream, fresh ricotta
vodka, plum tomatoes, cream sauce
tomatoes, fresh basil, light tomato sauce, diced mozzarella
penne, broccoli rabe, sausage, garlic, cannellini beans
herb crumbs, tomatoes, peas, garlic scampi sauce, spaghetti
littleneck clams, grape tomatoes, parsley, white or red clam sauce
Hear from our valued guests
Diorio is a wonderful, old school steakhouse. The ambiance, food, and service is excellent. I have only been there a few times due to the distance from my home, but I want to go back soon when I am in the area. It is my understanding that they are temporarily closed for renovation. I hope they don't change too much because the old world charm was warm and inviting. My favorites are the shrimp cocktail, lobster bisque and the melt in your mouth filet mignon. Can't wait to return for yet another wonderful experience.
Great restaurant! The food is always delicious and perfectly prepared. The service is always good too. There are some new lunch specials and menu items and I enjoyed one yesterday. I had the blackened fresh yellowfin tuna sliced over a salad of lightly dressed arugula. It was wonderful! Diorio never disappoints.
Diorio’s is a real diamond in the rough! It has such a lovely atmosphere with great wait staff. The food was absolutely delicious, tuna tartare was light and decadent, while the calamari with Thai chili sauce had amazing flavor. The scallop risotto was the best scallop dish we ever had, they were cooked perfectly. The broccoli rabe and sausage was very rich and delicious. Couldn’t ask for a better experience!
I took my wife there for special occasion. Made sure to let waiter know we were in no hurry. He was very respectful. His name was Art. We started the dinner with soup. French onion and lobster bisque. The bisque was the best ever. The French onion was superb. Apps were calimari and sausage and broccoli rabe. . Then penne ala vodka for her and veal Diorio for me with spinach and mashed potatoes. Very good. Desert was NY cheese cake and creme brulee. The cheese cake was average. If they ever had mine they we know what I am talking about. . This place takes you back in time . I would highly recommend.
Had an amazing time celebrating my birthday. The Pork Chop Special was literally the best Chop I've ever had. Thank you, Mario, Big Rob & Erin, for the wonderful hospitality!
This restaurant is definitely worth your time. Looks good, service is good and the food is excellent. I had the carpaccio, made with shaved filet mignon, very well prepared. Both the scarpariello and the shrimp scampy were very good. Drinks were good, and the beer was cold. Everyone there was nicely dressed, and no one was loud. I like a quiet place!
We ate here 2 nights in a row during our stay in Waterbury for a family funeral. Once with a group of 12, and then with a group of 4. Service was some of the best I've experienced in a long time. The servers were on point, friendly, and knew their business! Drinks were well crafted, as were all the meals we ordered. Highly recommend! We had our meal cut short one evening due to a bomb threat. They graciously packed all uneaten meals quickly and were professional in getting guests evacuated quickly and safely.
OMG!!! By far the BEST Italian restaurant I have EVER been too!!! The food was AMAZING!!! Absolutely AMAZING!!! Had the house Martini, clams casino, Chilean Seabass w/risotto, and my hubby had shrimp w/penne. I highly recommend this hidden gem!!! Tara was very helpful, and kind. We loved her too! They open @ 5pm, so lunch is a no go. Nice vibes…
One of the best dinners I’ve ever had!! Best lobster bisque. Best calamari. Pasta dishes are TOP TIER. The drink/wine selection is extensive and staff is excellent. Servers are prompt and ready to answer any question. If you’re looking for a sign to visit Diorio, THIS IS IT!!! My wife and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary here. CHEERS!
God created the great folks who operated this restaurant and to be honest it was everything I thought it would be great food breathtaking environment and the service was way over our expectations highly recommend if your in the area to stop by and get gods gift to your belly
Common questions about Diorio Restaurant & Bar
Diorio Restaurant & Bar is located at 231 Bank St, Waterbury, CT 06702, United States, Waterbury, CT, United States.
You can reach Diorio Restaurant & Bar by calling +1 203-754-5111.
Diorio Restaurant & Bar has a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 277 customer reviews.
Diorio Restaurant & Bar features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible seating, Wheelchair-accessible entrance.
Diorio Restaurant & Bar features the following service options: Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in.
Diorio Restaurant & Bar features the following highlights: Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great wine list.
Diorio Restaurant & Bar features the following popular for: Dinner, Solo dining.
Diorio Restaurant & Bar features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Coffee, Comfort food, Healthy options, Late-night food, Organic dishes, Private dining room, Small plates, Spirits, Vegetarian options, Wine.
Diorio Restaurant & Bar features the following dining options: Dinner, Catering, Dessert, Seating, Table service.
Diorio Restaurant & Bar features the following amenities: Bar on site, Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Diorio Restaurant & Bar features the following atmosphere: Cozy, Historic, Romantic, Trendy, Upmarket.
Diorio Restaurant & Bar features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Diorio Restaurant & Bar features the following planning: Dinner reservations recommended, Accepts reservations.
Diorio Restaurant & Bar features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards.
Diorio Restaurant & Bar features the following children: Good for kids, High chairs.
Diorio Restaurant & Bar features the following parking: Free parking garage, Free parking lot, Free street parking, Paid street parking, Plenty of parking.
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