San Marino Ristorante Italiano: Authentic Italian Cuisine in Waterbury

This was my second time eating at this restaurant. I went with a good friend of mine on 11/22/25. We had reservations for 6:30 and it was very busy. Staff were great and nice. I ordered a Moscow Mule which was really good. I don't remember what drink my friend had but she liked it. We had nice house salads before our entrees came. I ordered the Shredded Short Rib Gargonzola and my friend had the Napolitano. I loved my food. It was delicious. The wine the meat was cooked in was perfect. It gave a great after taste. Tender short ribs which were shredded nicely. The rositto was cooked perfectly and the spinach had a nice bite to it. I gave my friend some and she didn't touch her food until she was done eating what I gave her. She did enjoy her food though and it looked good. I enjoyed mine so much that I went back the next day and ordered two for my husband and I to go.I surprised him with it and he loved it. I heard no words from him just "mmm, mmm, mmm". Excellent food. Good service. I'll be back for sure.

Ordered the grilled salmon con broccoli rabe. The salmon was moist and tender and the broccoli rabe was cooked to perfection. The waitress wasn't friendly and never smiled. I was there for a birthday dinner, a little smile would have been nice. The dining room is large and the menu has a great variety of options. Definitely give this place a try, but don't expect a warm vibe from the staff.

Party of 6 for celebrations. Restaurant was very busy but seating time for reservation on que. The hostesses Holley and Courtney were very friendly and welcoming. From appetizers, drinks, entrees to desserts outstanding! Food was absolutely delicious with excellent presentation. Great service from our waitress Barbara!!! Qudos to the bartender as the bar was jam packed but that had no effect on receiving cocktails in a timely manner. Tony, the owner, was present in the dining room .He was not only greeting patrons but actively ensuring patron satisfaction by wrapping customers left overs tableside. Great dedication to customer service witnessed. We Love San Marinos!!! Oh! I also have to mention the ambience...beautiful atmosphere..we were seated in room down from the garden room . Not directly near fire place but totally visible and able to feel the warmth (not as in actual heat but comfort) it provided. Beautiful decor. Even though just about every table was filled, our party had no problem with being able to hear each other and enjoy conversation amongst ourselves. Thank you San Marinos for making our family celebrations dinner perfect!

I recently went to this restaurant for the first time recently due to a family death. The staff accommodated 27 of us with respect and kindness, service was amazing and food was even better! Everyone was friendly even when we had kids talking loud and adults grieving. I would recommend this place again and again!

Went there on valentines day and did take out was very impressed with the food being it was so busy they had a porterhouse stake 20 ounce was delicious and had like very little fat very quality steak. Wife had stuff sole it was very delicious also the only downfall was the French onion soup was bland which was unusual because I've had that soup at least 25 times before here and its always been my number 1 or 2 best soup ever. Over all was delicious would definitely recommend.

The food was honestly nothing to die over, but the overall experience was quite nice. Great date spot.

Love this place. This is my first time at the Italian restaurant. I love the food & the atmosphere is perfect. It's far from my house but definitely will go again. Their hospitality is great. We went early evening so we got place but if you planning to go late evening make sure to do reservation, they have planty of space but it's alway full.

We enjoyed our dinner! My bistro grilled shri.p with garlic mashed potatoes and salad weredelicious. The meat was seasoned and cooked perfect. Our waitress Christine was personable and attentive! Out tiramasu was very good, light. We shared. Highly recommend.