Monteiro's Restaurant

I have NO idea why it took so long to find this little gem! Pancakes are huge! The menu is simple diner food. Which is why they've been in business for so many years. It's done well! Definitely coming back and recommend you try this hidden gem. Definitely not a greasy spoon diner. All the dishes coming out of the kitchen looked great. Can't wait to try more. Prices are great for what you get. Restaurant is so clean! I'll be back for sure!

The Town Plot Neighborhood Association in Waterbury had their annual Christmas party the other night at Monteiro's. A breakfast-and-lunch only restaurant, they do open at night for events since they also provide catering services. The space was known to locals as "Chick's" diner before the Monteiro's owned and operated it for around twenty years. The first room has counter service and a few tables, the second room has booths and tables. The hot food served to guests for the party was pasta in red sauce, meatballs, roasted chicken and potatoes. There was also a large green salad and Italian bread slices. Dessert was a Christmas sheet cake and local Italian bakery cookies. Coffee and tea was served for hot beverages. The meatballs were creamy in texture and had a delicate pleasing flavor. Really good. It's hard to find a meatball that is anything below excellent in Waterbury, as they all have their subtle differences. The pasta was perfectly cooked in doneness. The chicken was moist and seasoned with a nice crisp to the skin. The salad had many ingredients and a clean balanced dressing. The cake was better than most sheet cakes, and the local cookies were what everyone wants from an Italian bakery. It's a friendly environment and menu item prices are a good value for patrons.

Great breakfast experience! A somewhat hidden gem. In a unlikely place to find a breakfast joint like this one in the city. Dined in with my son. He really enjoyed his breakfast sandwich. I had corned beef hash, my favorite dish. Reasonable prices, and decent quality food. The coffee is good.The staff is very kind and welcoming. A few Ive noticed have been there working for many years.Its a cash preferred pay system, however they do accept credit cards. The only issue I see with this quaint little place is they do not allow credit card tips. So if you have to use a credit card, PLEASE BRING SOME CASH TO TIP YOUR SERVER! They deserve it and are a large part of your experience at Montieros! Enjoy!

The chocolate chip pancakes are delicious and bigger than the plate they served them on!!! So light and fluffy with the perfect amount of chocolate chips! Server was friendly and attentive. They're doing indoor and outdoor dining according to state mandates so everyone will be safe!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND, ESPECIALLY THE PANCAKES!!