Chenzo's Italian Kitchen & Bar — Restaurant in Haddam

We were fortunate enough to get invited to the soft opening, their second day of soft opening. The place was nice and full. A warm and inviting atmosphere greeted us, along with a friendly and bubbly staff.

I sampled their craft beer selection, which is a a very nice curated selection which is comprised of several local beers from the very near region (Myrcene, Phantom, Little House). Clearly a lot of care and attention was put into even this small detail.

I had the Cavatelli and Meatball entree, and it was absolutely amazing. I couldn't eat enough of it. My wife is a vegan and had the Margherita Pizza with dairy free cheese. She was in love at first bite.

The service, from the time we saw the hostess to the time we left was amazing and warm. Everyone appears to be well trained and has a great and hospitable attitude, even when dealing with the stress of the second day of a soft opening.

This restaurant is going places, that is clear. I can't...

First time at Chenzo's last night. They did a great job on the renovation from Dinos. Solid layout. Not too big, not too small. Inviting wrap around bar where you can wait for your table. We had about a 20 minute wait. They do take reservations for 6 and over or maybe it's over 6. They had some fun cocktails on menu but we opted for wine and a mixed drink which were generous pours. The crispy artichoke hearts was probably our favorite bite. Very unique with a great sauce to pair with it. Meatballs were quite dense and tasty. We also had the Chenzo pie. Crust was great. Kind of New Haven with undercarriage quite crispy and held up to the toppings. Be fun to see what Portnot would rate it. Definitely fortunate to have a place like this in...

Chenzo's Italian Kitchen & Bar just opened a few days ago, and it’s already an amazing spot! The service was excellent, everyone was friendly and welcoming. Jackie, the bartender, really took care of us and made sure our drinks were on point. I ordered the Parmigiana with pasta, and it was cooked perfectly, flavorful and comforting just like good Italian food should be. The atmosphere is cozy and inviting, making it a great place to come with family or friends.So glad to have this new addition in the area. I’ll...