Ponza Italian Kitchen & Pizza

Name: Ponza Italian Kitchen & Pizza
Address: 690 Connecticut Ave# 6854, Norwalk, CT, United States, 06854-1616
Telephone: (203) 866-7444
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 3.7

3.7

56 Reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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Ponza Italian Kitchen & Pizza is a spirited neighborhood restaurant and gathering place. Named after Italy’s most beautiful Island, Ponza is deeply rooted in hospitality, bringing people together around the table over great food and drink. Enjoy Italian tapas, comforting pasta dishes, chef specialties, and the restaurant’s signature pizza. Ponza’s unique bi-level space is wrapped around a live ficus tree (weeping fig), with cascading branches throughout the restaurant, creating one of Norwalk’s most distinctive restaurants.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Phone number
(203) 866-7444
Website
https://ponzaitaliankitchen.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
690 Connecticut Ave# 6854 Norwalk, CT 06854-1616
Neighborhood
Norwalk
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 56 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.7

3.7 based on recent ratings

3.8Food
3.8Service
3.4Ambience
3.6Value

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JohnR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great servie, the food was escellent and the band was kickin!
PZ
PeteZ
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2022
overall1food3service1ambience1
Terrible service! Highly overpriced menu for shopping center restaurant. I dine out twice a week on average and suggest trying a different Italian restaurant in Norwalk as there are many better and lower cost in my experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 1, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
Great music by Mark Zelenz
BW
BrendaW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was great having live music on the outdoor patio!
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Foodlover25
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My experience at Ponza was wonderful. We went to see the band and everything was great. The food was fantastic and our server Tom gave us excellent service. We had a great time listening to the live music and dancing later in the evening. We will be back!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
I’m not even sure this place is open anymore with the way that it looked when we arrived. There was a pile of garbage out front, it looked like it had been abandoned for a few months. It looked run down and even if it was open which I don’t think it was I probably would not have went inside to eat judging by the outside of it.
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sloper
New York Area
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
Everything was fine. Loved the band, Green Eyed Lady, but the volume was way too loud. It was dance music, so it wasn’t supposed to be quiet and ambient, but it didn’t need to be as loud as it was.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
This place from the outside might not look like much but the food is amazing drinks are great staff is friendly and entertainment is great they even have a magic show
C
Charliem
New England
37 reviews
vip
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on April 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
Good food and service. Selections were good and they have live music so check rge schedule
N
Never
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall2food1service1ambience2
Food was cold. I asked for water 5 times very poor service i go there for music not food.
EH
EHS1
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
It was fun! When we realized it was going to be too loud to talk if we sat in the tent we were immediately given a table inside. The service was gracious the welcome was gracious we had a great time
L
Lexi
New York Area
9 reviews
3.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 14, 2022
overall3food1service5ambience4
Ambience , service and music is lively , food awful
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall2food4service2ambience1
I hope the work out their kinks. We waited 1.5 hours for our food, which is ridiculous and no one seemed to care.
NS
NigelS
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 11, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Worst dining experience in my life. Waited two hours and after requesting the manager for the second time advised that my order was never place. This is the second time that I received poor service at this establishment. Being the only Afro American dining at the time made me feel suspicious.
CM
CleosMom
New York Area
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food and service. Surprised to see a band on a Wednesday night. Nice touch, but a bit loud, making conversation somewhat difficult at times.
t
trishp
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was excellent, atmosphere was terrific and staff was amazing! Will definitely be back with the music 6 nights a week!! Loved the vibe!
CM
CatherineM
New York Area
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience3
Never got our food after waiting for over an hour. Waited 45 min for our drinks. Not a single apology.
KL
KimberlyL
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience3
Service was slow. After getting our food no one ever came by to see how things were or if we wanted another drink. Took a long time to get the check. I ordered a Margherita pizza. It wasn't good and not made how a true Margherita pizza should be. We went because of the band, but nothing told us we should choose patio or tent when making the reservation, so we were inside while they played. Food also seems pricey. Live and learn I guess.
LP
LarryP
New England
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Its a pandemic so service could be better but energetic staff, good food and drinks and the What Up Funk Band made for an amazing night. Thanks Veronica and staff!
JA
JoeA
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall3food3service3ambience3
For a mid class restaurant, the food was good but the prices are quite high especially for wine.
L
Lori
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 14, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Nice place to go to and listen to some music and eat. Been there many times and the food is hot and miss. Sometimes excellent and sometimes less than good. Prices are not in line with the overall food quality and consistency.
S
Skye
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
2.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 9, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience2
This was our and maybe last time we will be at this restaurant. First, no one greeted us or thanked us for coming over. Not very friendly. Also, aren't mask mandates enforced in indoor eating places? No one was wearing it or properly wearing it.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2021
overall5food5service4ambience4
If you enjoy live music and good food this is a great restaurant. This was my third visit and could not be happier with the experience. Fun adult crowd (but not crowded). Band plays outdoors in heated tent so bring a sweater if you sit outside. Fried artichoke appetizer with lemon dip & Chicken Scarpiello was delicious and well prepared. I’ll be back soon.
RM
RonM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Authentic Italian food. Live music! Highly recommended.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 28, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great.music , great dancing, great time
TB
TrueBlue
New York Area
58 reviews
vip
3.0
58 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2021
overall3food4service2ambience3
We went for dinner on a Saturday night. There was live music at the covered outdoor tent adjacent to the restaurant, and guests were very happy and involved. Food was very good. The only problem was that service was very slow, because there was not enough wait staff. It took a long time for us to get served. Overall, it is a nice neighborhood Italian restaurant, good for casual dinner for family and friends.
C
Casey
New York Area
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 29, 2021
overall2food4service4ambience2
The band was WAY too loud….turn it down and enjoy the music….too bad too, as the band was great….we couldn’t move as all tables were taken. Food eventually was great. The garlic knots - the first time - almost burnt, no garli, no butter….the second time they were fabulous! Be patient. Ask them to turn the music down and enjoy.
LS
LewisS
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
All the specials are delicious!! The staff are friendly and do there best to accommodate,
R
Raven
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2021
overall4food4service3ambience4
Veronica always does a great job with the food and entertainment. It's always a great night out.
RF
RobinF
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 8, 2021
overall3food5service1ambience4
We went on a Fri when a popular band was playing outside. Every seat in the lovely outside was filled. They have a few fun fire pit tables. The apps, enteres and pizza are fantastic. The service is not. We have been twice and both times it felt like they didn't have enuf servers.
J
Judit
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2021
overall3food2service3ambience3
The live music was enjoyable but way too loud, food was ok but we had to send the salad back, food had not much presentation…overall ok, but not recommending it
MB
MelanieB
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great time at Ponza. The food is fantastic and the staff is friendly and treat you like family. No place better!
W
Will
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have been to Ponza more than twenty times. That's how much I like it there.
A
A4alliey11
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2021
overall4food4service3ambience4
It was a nice place and we all had a good time! The food was good and good portion size. The only negative review is it took a while for service but it could have been the time. However we were a large group. Other than that we had a good time and enjoyed the music. I will say it was nice that they had fire pits around for chilly nights.
LS
LewisS
New York Area
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just amazing as usual, was able to sit outside at a fire pit table, on a beautiful night,
MB
MelanieB
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
You can't go wrong at Ponza! The food is delicious and comforting, and you are treated like family. LOVE this place!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2021
overall4food4service3ambience4
Memorial gathering with a band playing it was very nice lots of people I haven’t seen forever!!! I frequent Ponza about 3-4 times a month the service definitely needs help
B
Bevy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
We enjoyed a wonderful evening at Ponza last night. The wait staff and service was excellent and our dinners were delicious. An added treat was a live band, Nine of Hearts! Would recommend Ponza!
KA
KarenA
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2021
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is great. Veronica books the best bands. Always have a great time dining and dancing.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2021
overall4food3service3ambience4
Our favorite server, Veronica is the best!

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Ponza Italian Kitchen & Pizza is rated 3.7 stars by 56 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 5, 2022

7:00 PM

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690 Connecticut Ave# 6854 Norwalk, CT 06854-1616

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Norwalk
Hours of operation
Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:30 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Pizzeria
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
https://ponzaitaliankitchen.com/
Phone number
(203) 866-7444

Ponza Italian Kitchen & Pizza

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