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Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
The legendary history of Diorio Restaurant began in the early 1920's. The late Rocco Diorio was responsible for the fine traditional food and many lasting memories for most of the people in the greater Waterbury area. The restaurant was closed in 1980 and reopened in 1991 after total restoration to its original splendor. The legend continues as we remain true to those endearing memories. We have the original marble bar, oversized mahogany bankers booths, tin ceiling and the most impressive acid etched mirrors displaying historical Waterbury. We offer a Private dining Room for corporate or private functions. Diorio Restaurant has once again reclaimed the reputation as Waterbury's finest. It's ambience, memories, history, and Northern Italian Nouvelle cuisine supply a new and exciting dining experience for the adventuresome palate.
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43 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Rating Breakdown 43 reviews
5 stars
(23)
4 stars
(18)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.6
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- special occasion(22)
- fit for foodies(21)
- romantic(21)
- neighborhood gem(14)
- good for groups(8)
- notable wine list(8)
Diorio's Restaurant and Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consitantly good Italianfood
Food
(Outstanding)
5
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5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Consistantly good food. Generous portions which are large enough for sharing . Can be a little noisy at times. Would recommend ."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
A great old downtown restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I brought my father to his 70th reunion at the Taft School, and needed a good place to eat the night before. I wanted a place with great food and the ambiance of the 1940s, and we found both in spades at Diorio's. With the Scotch and wine, the meal wasn't cheap, but it was worth every penny. Colleen, our server, was a delight, and the atmosphere, from the old white tile floors to the brass at the bar, to the dark woodwork, was just right. When we get back, we'll go back."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"I don't remember the name of our server, but she was excellent."
Dined on 5/07/2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 4 for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service was outstanding from the waitress to the bus boy"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Nice suprise
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went for lunch and was pleasantly surprised because its better then the high reviews it has already received."
Dined on 4/30/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It was so beautiful in the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was so beautiful in the resturant and the food was wonderful. My husband's steak was perfectly cooked. Our waitress went out of her way to make our meal perfect. It is a place for a special occasion as it is pricey but worth it"
Dined on 04/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 7 for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Angel's bday dinner
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had @ wonderful time on4/20/13 for my fiancé bday the food was great the waiter was awesome and in time for service...Will be back to Dioro's Restaurant soon..So recommend every one to go to Dioro's Restaurant is the best.❤"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, late-night find, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 8 for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Came to Diorios for the first
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Came to Diorios for the first time last year for my husband's birthday. Became our favorite restaurant for special occasions. Brought my son and his wife for their birthdays Saturday night. We all love it. My dinner and my daughter-inlaw's dinner (Chilean Seabass) was the best dinner we have ever had. Diorio's is never a disappointment. Great waitstaff. I recommend it to everyone I talk to. Thank you again."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 9 for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of those rare restaurants
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"One of those rare restaurants where you not only never have a bad meal, you never even have a bad BITE. Highly recommend."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 10 for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Dioro's always a pleasure
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've never had anything but an outstanding dining experience here. The food and staff are both excellent and special requests are always graciously honored. This place is truly a gem and worth the trip from anywhere."
Dined on 04/09/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Probably some of the best
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Probably some of the best Italian food I have ever eaten."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2013
Special Features: notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 12 for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great, however per
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was great, however per our server the kitchen staff "lost" our ticket and our food was very late. This was mid week and there was only three other tables so this could not have been a "we're busy" issue. Would not even comp us a drink for their mistake. Would think twice about going back."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We've had dinner at Diorio's
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We've had dinner at Diorio's several times and the food & service is always excellent."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 14 for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We just loved Diorio's and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We just loved Diorio's and plan to return often. Everything was PERFECT. I love a booth."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
My group had a wonderful experience
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My group had a wonderful experience."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 16 for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent meal...on the pricey
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent meal...on the pricey side"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2007
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Review 17 for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Love this place
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My favorite place above all. Frinds that live in SC dine at Diorios everytime they visit family in Waterbury,CT"
Dined on 03/08/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Diorio got a good rating in
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Diorio got a good rating in Zagat, so I decided to try it since it was around the corner from my hotel. The service was good, food was average at best...and way too overpriced for what it was. Convenient? Yes. Delicious? Nope."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2009
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Review 19 for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
specialty banana dessert was
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"specialty banana dessert was excellent. Tasted fresh and definitely not frozen."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, special occasion
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Review 20 for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Second visit within a week
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Second visit within a week and both experiences were positive. Ambiance is as its always been: warm and friendly. The food, which is why any restaurant ultimately exists, was terrific. In a town that has very little to offer an out-of-town visitor, Diorio's stands is a gem."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot
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Review 21 for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Consistently delicious!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Diorio's is consistently good. The specials are imaginative and excellent, it is worth the trip if you are coming from a distance. Grapefruit martini? A must have. Ever dessert is home made and not ordinary. One of our favorite restaurants. Waitress could have been a lot more attentive, but bus people were great."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Diorio's Restaurant and Bar
Based on the average of (22) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
9 out of 9 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate