Lido's Restaurant & Pizzeria

Wow! If you are looking for a pizza that is unique and you are a seafood lover, than you have to try the Oceanica Pizza! The pizza has clams, shrimp, oregano, garlic, mozzarella with sauce. My husband and I LOVED it!

We are from San Antonio, Texas, while planning our trip, we researched where we would eat, Ledo’s was the top of our list, and they did not disappoint. The Veal Parmigiana was perfect as was the Chicken Florentine. Our server was very helpful and polite as well as attentive to our requests. If I could give a higher rating, I would.

Wow! Ordered a med veg pizza. This was one of the best pizza I have had in a long time. Crust was crunchy, a nice amount of veggies & sauce. Really, really good pizza. I will definately order from Lido’s again.

I came here with a group of people and the service was good they gave bread with a seasoned oil at the table sadly not pictured here the food came out almost all at the same time I got the chicken Marsala which I would give a 3.5/5 and I actually didn’t even realize it came with the pasta and sauce on the side I will say the pasta sauce was on the sweeter side I wasn’t the biggest fan but I’d definitely try other things on the menu

Lidos never disappoints. The food has always been top quality. It is hard to decide on what to order, everything I've tried so far is so excellent I want it again. However each time I try something new, it quickly because my favorit. Plus the staff is always welcoming, and my orders arrive fast. I highly recommend giving Lidos a try, and if you are unsure what to get, the Veal Marsala is to die for. Thank you Lidos for providing me such fantastic dinning experiences.

A true hidden gem!!! Friendly service, well decorated interior with a quiet but vibrant atmosphere. The salad, Tortellini Romano, and the Chicken Gorgonzola were amazing. I will definitely be coming back, with friends! Dev was an amazing manager and server, even while training two new employees. Parking lot and entry way are 100% wheelchair accessible, and there was plenty of parking available. Very clean, Very good! 100/10

Order penne alla vodka, barely any vodka sauce taste like plain pasta. Very disappointed a coworker recommended me to them and never again

Was very excited to try this pie! Website and reviews claim a “New Haven style” I was looking for a nice charred pie thin.crust. The pie was cooked well but not that New Haven style we all love. Very good just not what I expected. Got a large 2 topping in my option the size of the pizza it self was very small. Pricing average service was nice and quick

Lido's Restaurant & Pizzeria is an Italian restaurant and pizzeria that opened in Meriden, Connecticut in 1996. At Lidos's, handcrafted dishes embody the tradition of authentic Italian cuisine. Each dish is prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients that are sourced locally and imported from Italy's finest markets. The staff at Lido's have a passion for quality and keep a commitment to delivering flavorful meals that bring people together. The current owner of Lido's is chef and restaurateur consultant Favio Pillacela. Along with his brother and cousin, he also owns Serafino's Restaurant in Wallingford, Vespucci's Restaurant in Cheshire, and Favio's Trattoria in Wallingford. My family and I recently visited Lido's for lunch while we were spending the afternoon with friends. We had never been to Lido's before, but our friends recommended the restaurant. The menu consists of traditional Italian entrees, pizza, pasta dishes, seafood plates, steaks, meat dishes, salads, and various appetizers. My wife and I were really in the mood for pizza, so we ordered and shared the "Burratini" (burrata, garlic spinach, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, basil pesto). We really enjoyed the balance of the fresh tomatoes, garlic spinach, pesto and the creaminess from the burrata. Delicious! From the Kids Menu, our older son had the "Personal Cheese Pizza" while our younger son had the "Penne Vodka". They were both very happy with their choices. Overall, we were very happy with our experience. Lido's certainly makes very good pizza, but we would be interested in trying some different Italian entrees on a future visit.

Thank you to the staff at Lidos for helping us host a luncheon to honor the passing of someone special. From planning to execution we were impressed. The salad, bread and meatballs were delicious. They were enough for a great meal tonight. Each person was able to order what they wanted and how they wanted it. Everyone raved about the food. I'm partial to your eggplant but the penne ala vodka and chicken broccoli were hits. Your wait staff made sure that everything in our separate room was taken care of. Sodas were filled, extra bread and delicious food. If you want authentic Italian in Meriden go here. And that is coming from a New Haven girl.

I came here with a group of people and the service was good they gave bread with a seasoned oil at the table sadly not pictured here the food came out almost all at the same time I got the chicken Marsala which I would give a 3.5/5 and I actually didn't even realize it came with the pasta and sauce on the side I will say the pasta sauce was on the sweeter side I wasn't the biggest fan but I'd definitely try other things on the menu

I ordered the lasagna. It was soupy, and tasteless. They didn't even serve a salad with it. The ricotta bread appetizer was also bland and tasteless. It was obvious that no thought had been given to its quality. I don't understand how the owners, who also own the Serafino'sand Vespucci restaurants, two very good restaurants, can allow such poor quality at Lido's Restaurant.

Arriving at Lido's, parking was at a premium. The place was packed on this Friday night. Inside the place is a lot smaller than it looks from the outside and not well laid out. Seated, my party of three ordered around of beers, and a large pepperoni pizza that was reasonably priced at $23 Seems like almost an eternity, the pizza arrived. It was a medium crust type, with a lot of flop and grease. I had one piece and that was enough for me. So large pizza, three beers, two coffees, came to $48 and change, and $58 total including the tip Not sure, I want to come back, but it was a pretty good experience overall. The service was spotty, the restroom was fair, overall appearance of the restaurant was fair. This place would probably do a lot better aesthetically with a makeover.

I've never had a bad experience. The food, customer service, and cleanliness - is never disappointing. You get consistently good meals, and the portions are enormous. I don't dine out much, but I do frequent this place at least once a month.

Great food and service, I highly recommend this restaurant. We couldn't have been happier. Prices are reasonable.

Lido's restaurant serves up Italian cuisine with old school style. Restaurant serves up pizza and pasta dishes. It has a full service bar. Ample private parking lot. I've tried this place a couple times and have had good dishes on all visits. Portions are not overwhelmingly large. Definitely not family style in my opinion. I enjoyed the shrimp chicken a la vodka on this trip. Oddly, they do not offer soup or salad with their dishes. So you have to pay extra for those items. The servers are friendly and very helpful with menu questions.

I called to place a takeout order because we didn't feel like going out to eat. Our normal italian place in town recently closed so we were looking for a new place to try out. Whomever answered the phone should not be taking orders. I ordered a bruschetta caprese as a starter. She did not know what the item was and put me on hold for 4-5 minutes and then came back and said they didn't have it and where did i see it. I told her it was under the appetizers section online. She then read off the same item from her menu and added it to our order. I also ordered a cheese tortellini florentine and a chicken parmesan as our main dishes. My husband got home and though he got his bruschetta caprese he ended up with plain cheese tortellini. No spinach, prosciutto, sun dried tomatoes or parmesan cream sauce. Not sure where the miscommunication was but he was very disappointed when he got home but didn't want to go back out. Chicken parmesan was good but definitely cold. I never count that against the restaurant because it was takeout. Probably wouldn't order it again. Our search continues.

Love this place-- has rocked Meriden Italian for years! To know about Lido's: closed Mondays, the pizza is thin-crust, and Lido's features great authentic Italian flavor! They also have lunch portions/specials which are really helpful for someone just looking for a quick bite as opposed to someone looking for an extensive meal. Great spot for a work-break lunch or dinner with family!

Great food. Big plates. Very tasty. I recommend the lasagna, the chicken parm, beef short rib dinner, and there ricotta garlic bread is also delicious. Service was outstanding Soft lighting. And comfortable atmosphere

Used to be a great place to eat. The last two times we went there it wasn't good at all. My sons ordered the chicken parmigiana and it was all bread coating with a very thin piece of meat. I ordered a tuna grinder a few weeks ago and it hardly had any tuna on it and the roll was horrible. It was dry and seemed stale. We won't be going back there anymore. It's too bad, we used to love this place.

Good Italian-American food at reasonable prices Large menu Large portions Food is consistent quality

The pizza is always excellent, we are always greeted by a friendly person at the door. The decor is a bit dated but the prices are also very reasonable. Love the mushroom pizza.

Service was friendly. I had stuffed shells but they were very bland (sauce was bland). Other person in my party had a turkey grinder that was about what you would get if you made one at home. Really underwhelming.

My wife and went here last night, but we did not want pizza, so we looked over the dinner menu and there were many options. Right off the bat, we knew that we wanted Eggplant Fries, that was easy. Then we got to dinner. I ended up with Shrimp Fra Diavlo over Linguine and she had a Shrimp dish with Spinach instead of Linguine. My dish was incredible! My wife told me that I used the word "Incredible" about 6 times. Everything was perfect. She equally loved here dish as well. We will be back!

Top notch service from the moment I walked in. They have wonderful food, and at great value. Highly recommend!

Today I went to lido's pizzeria and I will never go back to this place. I went with my kids and the waitress name Dev had a bad attitude. When she bring me the soda i asked for the soda tested it like water they were flat. I told her, and she gave me more attitude. very rude, very unprofessional. I guess she don't like her job. I told her to put my order to go and that her attitude was very inappropriate. It's so sad that my kids had to see this. Then she was talking in Spanish to the cashier saying rude stuff and I speak Spanish I know what she said about me and my kids. Dev need a new job cause I don't think she likes the job she do right now.

Stopped in for lunch. The portions were generous, gravy was great, and plenty of mozzarella cheese. The only thing I'd change is put the sauce on the side with the calamari so the breading doesn't get soggy

This restaurant is a little hidden gem here in Meriden. They have pizza and Italian dishes. I get the Chicken a la Lido which is penne, chicken, broccoli, tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes in a clear lemon sauce. So good!! Portion sizes are good, always have leftovers. My only complaint is that salads are not included with entrees. That's always a disappointment when I go to some Italian restaurants, I feel salad should be included.

Try using Italian seasoning and actually eat some of the food you're serving. Lasagna was disgusting !

I was very impressed with how fast they came with our appetizer and our main course! i got the gnocchi it was fabulous! even though its far from where i live i will come back soon!

The service was amazing and the food was fabulous! Excellent pizza! The house made sangria was delicious!

What a gem. Good food, large portions and friendly service. Everything you look for in a regular "go to" dinner spot.

Lido's is very good. Since we moved to the Meriden area we have been going there for family dinners on certain special occasions. Their food is delicious. We usually get meals for dinner when we go with appetizers and they are always very good. The pizza is also very good. The crust is soft at the top not crunchy and I like that. Anyway for Meriden it is the best pizza sold around here. Unless you feel like driving to New Haven to pick up pizza or eating pizza that shouldn't even be able to be called pizza, you should try Lido's. Just keep in mind that they don't deliver unless you order from Uber which will just add more to an already pricey pizza.

Not one bad thing to say! I went to Lido's Pizzeria or a fair-well dinner. We were seated right away, and there were 11 of us. The waitress took all of our orders with no pen or paper! She came back with all of our orders, correct, including drink refills, extra bread, condiments, and napkins. The facility was bustling with conversation. Every customer was happy. We all boasted about our food. I ordered the Salmon with penne and house marinara. The salmon was the size of my hand. The different veggies made the plate colorful and more mouth-watering. It was so large that I could not finish my food. When I packaged leftovers, it looked like I left with a to-go meal! Needles to say, the portions are plentiful. The people or fantastic. The food has so much flavor! The restaurant is spacious with plenty of parking! I would surely recommend this family-owned business. The restaurant should be accredited as a Meriden jewel.

place is a joke. Go in with a party of 12. waitress tells us we can split checks. the manager comes in and says we cant because they have an old system due to new owners whatever. food comes out pretty good. we get the check to realize prices on the receipt were different from the menu prices. Again we are told the new owner has things upcharged in the computer but not updated on the menus mind you she said they just got the menus yesterday. we go to the front counter to check out to be told the waitress handles the check as she watches us all walk up to the front counter. I'll never go back. make sure you pay attention to your prices while eating here. oh then an older gentleman falls and cracks his head in the parking lot. We were also charged a $45 gratuity if it was up to me they wouldn't get a tip at all. P.s new owners suck

New York style calamari!!! You have to try. I try calamari almost everywhere I go, I'm obsessed. This calamari is by far the best I've ever had!! I've never tried their fried calamari, only because the New York style was so good!! Be prepared for some serious acid reflux afterwards though lol. But what can you expect. It's worth it haha. ** please don't order this to go... it's not the same- you HAVE to get it in house, fresh! **

We have been customers since the '90's. We heard the restaurant changed hands and some of our friends had been in and weren't very pleased with the service or the food. We waited until Saturday, 1/28/23, before trying it out, in hopes they would iron out the transition. I'm happy to report that the place was packed and the service & food every bit as good as its ever been.

Quick service, decent food, affordable prices. I like their veggie calzone, and their Ricotta Garlic Bread is really good

The most phenomenal lasagna- been going here for years. Love how it still hasn't changed since a kid

Love this place! I love being able to get a personal sized pizza and it's crazy that some places don't offer it, but Lido's does! A delicious pie topped with whatever your heart desires! Their pasta dishes are also delicious, I especially love the shrimp a la lido! Reasonably priced: pasta dishes range from $11-$20. The only downside is they charge you for a sharing fee if you and someone else want to share an entree. @lunchwithlinds

Best Pizza in CT. Better than anything on Wooster St in New Haven. Best Pizza in CT. Better than anything on Wooster St in New Haven. Best Pizza in CT. Better than anything on Wooster St in New Haven.

We stopped at this restaurant on our way to Boston from Maryland. What a find!!! My sister and I ordered the gorgonzola pizza. It was outstanding! My mom enjoyed the chicken parm. The food was delicious. The staff was so friendly, especially our waitress, Tery. And the prices were reasonable. We HIGHLY recommend it!

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and very clean. Excellent chicken parm and pretty good pizza too!

My dad ordered the baked stuffed shrimp. it was rubbery and almost impossible to chew. couldn't cut the shrimp with a knife. my chicken Marsala was good. very disappointe. all we got was "gee sorry about that". ya just lost two more customers. service was terrible also.

The local Italian restaurant consistently for 25 years! I also appreciate that they offer gluten free pasta and pizza that still tastes very yummy! Several family members have celiac"s disease and we can all enjoy a lovely meal together at Napoli. Btw, they have amazing breads and stuffed breads! So tasty and homemade! To top it off! They are super nice!

Have been a customer for decades and unfortunately will not be going back Just ordered - repeated order 3 times and still got pizza pops with no sausage. Recently ordered pesto pizza - very sub par.

What a nasty rude waitress we just had!!!!! Unbelievable. You bet your rude response to basic questions as a patron, just cost Lidos a customer of 20 years. Best of luck.

So good!!! The people in there are so sweet! Got chicken parm and it was the best i've had. Will definitely be back:).

Fettuccine Alfredo was overcooked. Pizza over cooked to the point it's hard to chew. There quality has gone down a great deal. They used to be my favorite, but now I just go without

My wife and I dined at Lido's on Wednesday evening and, though busy, we experienced no difficulty securing a parking spot. I have checked menu prices online in the past, but I was still taken aback a little when I opened the menu. I looked at my wife and we both were thinking if it looks too good to be true, it ........... Our server was very personable and seemed well trained if not entirely conversant on the menu. We chose to take a pass on wine opting for ice water with lemon. Shortly after ordering we received an entire loaf of warm bread fresh from the oven along with packets of butter. We started off sharing a Greek salad and were surprised when asked what type of dressing would we prefer. This should have resulted in our revisiting our order but we recklessly carried on by accepting the proffered balsamic vinegar dressing. The salad was enormous, but the ingredients, though fresh, were 95% iceberg lettuce plus cubes of inexpensive feta, cucumbers, olives and onions. It proved to be beyond mediocre so we barely consumed 1/2 and declined the opportunity to take the balance with us. Our entrees, eggplant rollatini, were gigantic with each sufficient to feed a pair of hungry teens. We also received side orders of pasta, one choosing penne and the other spaghetti, that were buried under marinara sauce. The sauce appeared fresh, but it was largely devoid of garlic, onions, spices or herbs. The eggplant rollatini itself was similarly bland and a bit on the dry side so I requested a side of marinara sauce. Needless to say portion size was such that most diners left with a doggy bag as did we. It is fortunate that Lido's enjoys a large and loyal following because there is little incentive for us to do a do-over.

Went there for dinner with great expectations as have always had an awesome meal there. Ordered the stuffed sole and it came out looking like an animal had vomited all over the dish- they put this crazy looking crab cream sauce all over the plate which was totally disgusting to look at but, the worst part was the fish wasn't fully cooked- could still see the grey color of the fish when I scraped the sauce back! The calamari we ordered came out wrong- not what we asked for. My granddaughter ordered a side caesar salad with her meal- it never came! My boyfriend's baked stuffed shrimp had the same disgusting crab sauce all over it and the shrimp was way overcooked- so dry! The waitress we had was so not professional. My granddaughter did speak with the manager on that night and she was very apologetic and nice. So disappointing since I have been a patron of Lido's since they were on Liberty Street back in the 80's- won't waste my money by going back there now! Horrible food

Good food and good service. Staff is nice and professional. Definitely will be going back soon

A great restaurant that has been there for a long time. The service is good and food even better. I always grab a pizza and mozzarella sticks which are amazing!

We just picked up some dinner and pizza to go and absolutely the food sucks the worst I ever had from this place !!!!! What happened guys your food was good what's wrong ? Short staff that what I was told Shame!!!!!

Update your computer/cash register system, or was it the waitress we had? We requested 6 separate receipts when we arrived and was informed that the cash register was outdated and unable to separate checks in that manner? The order was hand written on one slip of paper. Why couldn't she write 6 septate slips? We joked and said we should of sat at separate tables, ordered and then sat together after. Now, I'm not sure if this had to do with her 20% tip, but for this reason 6 customers that work right down the road wont be coming back. It added stress to what should have been a relaxing lunch. Now people had to join Venmo that never had an account beofore. I think management needs to address this and know what's going on. Correct it before you lose more customers over something so stupid.

I was just here Saturday for a ladies lunch with my mom, sister, aunt and grandmother. Wonderful food and service- lunch specials offered were large portions and tasty! The sangria was awesome as well.

Ordered for catering for pasta, chicken marsala as eggplant parm. The food was delicious and everyone at the birthday asked where the food was from. Lidos has the best sauce I have ever had. Thank you for the delicious food.