Where is a good place close by to have a Friday night rehearsal dinner for 20-25 people in August. Prefer a place with a seperate room for our gathering. Thanks!

This depends on what you consider local and what your budget is. Down in waterbury there are several close restaurants within 5 miles Ninos trattoria, brass city bistro, Texas roadhouse, and several chain restaurant in and around the mall. A little further out in Cheshire, 15 minutes away you have very high quality like Viron Rondo's osteria.

Aria is big enough for your rehearsal. They will work with you, can have your own room just book early.