Zeneli Pizzeria & Cucina Napoletana: Authentic Italian Dining Experience in New Haven

This place is packed all the time and for good reason. I'm not really a fan of neopolitan pizza (i prefer pizza that i can fold) but this place is good. I think the standout is the sauce, it's one of those things where you take a bite and think WOW... that's something special.

By far the best pizza and service I have ever had. Every single time. Consistently. It's perfect. Everything about this place is perfect.

Nice, cozy place. The pizza was very authentic, the crust was chewy but clearly hand-made and oven-baked, and the staff clearly knew what they were doing. There is free parking the back of the restaurant! Overall, very satisfied.

Fabulous pizza- - light, thin, and crispy crust, perfect Napoli pizza. The flavor is perfect, just like I remember from Italy. The service is fast and the servers are kind- love that they speak Italian. The ambiance is casual yet romantic. Highly recommend this place. Authentic Italian food.

Not your typical New Haven-style pizza, but if you're a pizza lover, this place is a must-try. We were so impressed that we visited twice in a 4-day span. Everything we ordered was delicious. On our first visit, we had the Diavolina pizza, which was outstanding. On the second day, we enjoyed the meatballs and the Dolce Salato, both of which were fabulous and hit the spot. The service was better on our second visit, but overall, we were pleased with how they managed the crowd.

Amazing meal at this gem of a restaurant! I love the fact that it is family owned and the family members are always working. They are very friendly and service is fast. The pizzas, the honey toast, the arugula salad, and the gnocchi...all were phenomenal. The gnocchi was light and the sauce was delicious. The arugula salad had a very light oil and cheese that was so fresh!

Well, I have my favorites but this place has found a permanent spot at the top! Excellent! Fresh, fresh everything. Outstanding service and quality. Warm and exceptionally clean!! The owners are incredible!!!! Must go back.... Perrelliphoto.com Instagram

What a great spot! We were lucky enough to order ahead and get a cheese pizza on a very busy Saturday night. The service was awesome. We were told 10 minutes before pick -up and the pizza was ready when we arrived. It was very busy inside the restaurant and bar area. There is a small hut-like area that is built on the sidewalk, which was full of customers. I would guess there are 5-6 tables with great lighting and plenty of room. The hut was inviting on this beautiful fall night. The vibe that the staff has created inside of Zeneli is palpable. Everyone had a smile on their face. The kitchen was rocking. Pizza was great. Cooked the way we like it....dough was fresh, sauce was tasty! This is a place that I would love to come back to. To sit down and have a full service experience would be awesome. Price was cheap ($14 for a pizza) Parking was great....parked out front Ambience was fantastic Service was 5-star