Verdi — Restaurant in Waterbury

Great news that the Harold Zinno Jazz Orchestra is back once a month now at Verdi, after the Shamrock Pub and Grill sadly closed due to the Covid restrictions. Reserved two seats for the November show. Fine music and food. The special menu pork chop was perhaps the best I've ever had at any restaurant. (See my photos) Fans of the band are asked for donations to help support members who have to drive a distance to play, which we gladly did.

Verdi is a popular place to hold events. Situated next to the Western Hills Golf Course, hence the name for greens in Italian, it has a large indoor/outdoor and scenic property. Here are some photos of buffet dinner food from a wedding reception attended in October, and some bar type food brought home from a bachelor's party my partner attended in September.

The buffet dinner food for the reception included Verdi's meatballs, penne, rice, chicken Milanese made like chicken française - breaded with lemon, white wine and butter, roast beef rolled like a roulade with diced tomato and spinach, stuffed sole, salad and bread. Our favorite prepared item was the stuffed sole with a seafood stuffing. Really delicious and a quality version of this dish.

Arriving at Verdi's for a late lunch, we were instantly seated in a booth and given menus and water. Drink orders taken. Complimentary seeded crackers with bean dip and fresh rolls were served with our choice of salad or soup before dinner. The risotto appetizer with a trilogy of roasted mushrooms was creamy and flavorful.

Our two entrees of Veal Saltimbocca and Chicken Milanese were both cooked perfectly, tasty and good sized portions - we both had enough left to take some home.

For me, a better side pairing with the veal other than the boiled peeled potatoes, an evening choice of potato by the chef, would have been a mashed, au gratin or even a potato pancake for some crunch. A small pasta like orzo would also work. The green beans and carrots were healthy and colorful but a little under done for my tastes.

The arugula greens with tomato that came with the fried and moist chicken was a nice compliment to the buttery lemon sauce made with wine and a little basil.

We shared a cup of coffee since their cappuccino machine was being repaired. A rare treat, we split the crème brûlée which was rich and satisfying.

There is a tavern menu in the bar for those seeking a more simple dinner, a lunch menu, a happy time from 2-6 pm Monday through Saturday and House special drinks. There is outdoor seating in warmer weather and an ample parking lot. Located on the Western Hills Golf Course, patrons can play a round of golf before or...

I’m unbelievably impressed by this place. From the moment I walked in the door I felt like I meant something to this establishment. Me and my counterpart were greeted with a smile and a welcoming environment. We were seated and the maybe busser?, Ben, was attentive. While filling our water glasses he asked if we have ever dined at Verdi before. After answering “no, it’s our first time” he was quick to welcome us and make us feel like family. Our server, Chrissy, was quick to great us and again made us feel like the regulars that surrounded our table. She made us feel welcome and like we belong with the people who had clearly been coming to this establishment for years. She was knowledgeable of the menu and didn’t bat an eye when I ordered a dirty martini with Hendricks, which as a bartender is hard to admit, was one of the BEST ive ever had. We ordered the antipasto for two as an appetizer and after watching the gigantic shrimp cocktail be brought out to another table, we ordered that as well. Gave us more time to talk and watch the shrimp app be given to another table, which made us order that as well. Our food was amazing. The ambience was inviting. And the service was exquisite. I wish I could give 100 stars for my experience tonight I plan on coming back every other week and trying everything on the menu. Kudos to the owner who took time of of his night to make sure my and my guest were happy This was truly one of the most memorable and amazing dining experiences I’ve ever had. Thank you Verdi. I needed this tonight and you delivered. Can wait to see...

I made reservations here at my inlaws favorite restaurant before they moved to Florida. It was a great way for us to get together and enjoy each other's company and celebrate in a place that felt like home. My husband, son, and I have been here a few times before with my inlaws and they have been here countless times and think incredibly highly of it. My brother in law and sister in law got to experience it for the first time and traveled from New Hampshire to celebrate with us. I had made reservations for our group because it was bigger and the service was amazing as always, the atmosphere is inviting and welcoming like dinner at Grandma's if she had a fabulous Italian restaurant. We started off with drinks, which were delicious, I got a cosmopolitan. We shared a few apps, the Foglia de Salving Ripieno was absolutely a show stopper, it was creamy, sweet and savory and seared in a plate of white and red sauce that just added to the flavor party. I got the Eggplant Parm, and had the Caesar salad with mine, the dressing was rich and creamy, and by the time we got to our meals I was already prepared to save most of mine for the next few days of lunches (I have already finished the last of mine off today), and the richness of the sauce mixes with the peppery breading on the eggplant was the perfect combination of flavors. I planned to save room for dessert because the flourless chocolate cake is something you cannot miss, it is the perfect amount of richness, that is complemented by the ice cream. Absolutely a must try. And thank you for an amazing meal, we all truly...