Chenzo's Italian Kitchen & Bar

Higganum, CT · Restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Higganum
#2
of 13 restaurants
City Percentile
75%
rating percentile
Address
Chenzo's Italian Kitchen & Bar, 968 Killingworth Rd, Higganum, CT 06441
Phone
(860) 345-7770
Website
www.chenzospizza.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11:30 AM

Chenzo's Italian Kitchen & Bar is a restaurant located in Higganum, CT. It is one of 13 restaurants listed in Higganum. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Higganum city average of 4.5 stars. It ranks #2 among Higganum restaurants by combined rating and review volume. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Chenzo's Italian Kitchen & Bar

Warm inviting atmosphere serving modern contemporary Italian food with a full service bar

Hours

Saturday11 AM–10 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Mary Schettino · Feb 2026

Fantastic New Italian Spot With Something for Everyone We visited this new Italian restaurant last night and were so impressed. The drinks were excellent, the menu was creative and well thought out, and everything we tried was delicious. One thing that really stood out was how accommodating they are—if you have dietary restrictions, this is a great place to go. They offer gluten‑free and vegan options without sacrificing flavor or quality. The atmosphere was welcoming, the service was great, and the whole experience felt like a fresh addition to the area. We would highly recommend it. If you want, I can tailor it even more—add specific dishes you loved, highlight the vibe, or make it shorter and punchier for Google or Yelp.

★★★★★ 5.0 Kim C · Dec 2025

From the moment you walk in, this Italian restaurant feels warm, inviting, and welcoming, like being welcomed into someone’s home. The appetizers were outstanding: the motzarella sticks are large and amazing! The artichoke appetizer was full of flavor, the rice balls were absolutely fantastic (crispy on the outside and perfectly seasoned inside), everything uniquely garnished and the eggplant was truly amazing. The staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely kind, which made the experience even better. Everything from the food to the service was top-notch. We can’t wait to come back and highly recommend this place to anyone looking for great Italian food in a cozy atmosphere.

★★★★★ 5.0 Bradley Tatro · Jan 2026

We had dinner here and had a good time. They do not take reservations so it’s a first come first serve place. We were able to get a table right away. It’s not a really big place but there’s quite a bit of seating. There’s also a bar that seats around 10 people. The menu has a good selection of food options. We both enjoyed our meals. They have a full bar so you can get an alcoholic beverage, beer and wine besides soft drinks. It’s a nice friendly atmosphere It’s easy to get to since it’s located on a main road. There’s quite a bit of parking available on site. (The building they are in also has a martial arts school so depending on when you get there the martial arts school uses some of the parking spaces.). We’ll definitely be back.

★★★★★ 5.0 Patricia Mathews · Oct 2025

We ordered takeout-pizza and pasta ala vodka with grilled chicken. Food was ready as promised and pickup was very easy at the hostess stand. Pizza was delicious-definitely our favorite locally. The pasta ala vodka with grilled chicken was very good-we especially loved the seasoning on the chicken. We are looking forward to ordering again and trying some other menu items.

★★★★★ 5.0 Pauline Goetz · Oct 2025

I was so excited to try this place, and it did not disappoint. The Tuscan shrimp was incredible — perfectly cooked and served over the most dreamy bed of polenta I’ll be thinking about until I’m back. The garlic was sweet and mellow, I’m guessing from being confited, and it tied everything together beautifully. The bar alone is worth the visit — it’s so pretty and has such a great energy. Can’t wait to come back (and hopefully save room for dessert next time)!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

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