Classic Italian comfort with a neighborhood feel!!!!! Enzo's of Williamsbridge delivers a satisfying Italian dining experience with generous portions and comforting, familiar flavors. The food was well-prepared and hearty, especially the pasta dishes, which tasted fresh and filling. Some items stood out more than others, but overall quality was solid. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere has a warm, old-school neighborhood vibe that makes it feel welcoming and relaxed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was friendly and attentive, though it slowed slightly during peak hours. Overall, Enzo's of Williamsbridge is a dependable spot for classic Italian food. With a bit more consistency and quicker service at busy times, it could easily reach a five-star level. read more

Part 2 After a fulfilling meal of Veal Martini ($30) at Enzo's of Williamsbridge, this is the second part of the review consisting the to go order I took home: the Chicken Scarpariello on the bone, with the sausage, cherry peppers and potatoes option, along with ziti and red sauce; and the Double Cut Pork Chop with the cherry peppers and linguine with olive oil and garlic. I also took home a side order of escarole, sauteed in olive oil and garlic, and grated Parmesan on the side. The Chicken Scarpariello ($37 w/option ) is great and quite filling. The Chicken is coming from the thighs as best I can determine and is chopped up with a few bones that can be handled with a knife and fork. I would definitely order this always on the bone for flavor. You have the boneless option, but go with the bone. The cherry hot peppers add a definitive kick, above Fra Diavolo level, but nothing anyone cannot handle. The sausage was overcooked, but the potatoes were spot on. The red sauce, ziti and Parmesan calmed the moderate heat down if anyone is concerned. The escarole was a good accompaniment, but the spice level overwhelmed the wine with this dish. By the way, I can now confirm this $48 Montepulciano is of the Sangiovese varietal from Montepulciano D.O.C. The Chicken Scarpariello with the added option is also a more fulfilling meal than the Veal Martini and I can understand why it is a leading dish on the menu at Enzo's. I find it to be equally good too, so no downgrade in the rating. It highlights the consistency of the dishes served by the kitchen with steady chefs over the years. Marcello, my server, told no lies. The Double Cut Pork Chop ($33) was a bit more satisfying and delicious. It's thick, about two inches or more thick. They trimmed most of the fat, but left enough for added flavor. Notice the darkened color of the fat trim that has been seared and caramelized. Yum! The thick chop is cooked all the way through, but it's not tough or challenging to cut. It's still juicy and somewhat tender inside, with the added juice and flavor of the sauce. Over the escarole and pasta with garlic and dusted with Parmesan for that pop, your palate is in for a most satisfying experience. The Double Cut Pork Chop is one of those dishes that will keep people coming to Enzo's. It also paired better with the wine, given the heat from the hot cherry peppers was less pronounced and not overwhelming for the relatively low tannin and low acidity wine. I have had Sangiovese that drink a lot bigger and don't even mention the Brunellos. Enzo's of Williamsbridge is not overcharging in my opinion. They could have increased prices more on account of inflation, but they have not. Their loyal patrons would balk of they did. The dishes on the menu generally range from the high twenties to high thirties for generous servings. Wines by the bottle are reasonably priced and I can see why one would take your family here or take someone on a date here with the quality and value proposition served up consistently since 1998. Enzo's is a go to restaurant for many loyal patrons. I would and will return easily and can give Enzo's high marks. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Just seat me inside the main dining room next time please.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 4.0 very solid and consistent stars! read more

Enzo's of Williamsbridge - Veal Martini with mixed vegetables and the bottle of Montepulciano red, which could also be of the Sangiovese varietal. - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Excellent restaurant, food and service! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place has more than one section to dine. It's a big place and clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] George the waiter was very attentive and professional. We ordered many dishes each time. So far we only went for lunchtime. We enjoyed the experience. Some of the dishes we enjoyed were baked clams, sautéed vegetable and broccoli rabe, seafood linguine, and chicken marsala. Wow! Everything was so delicious! Highly recommended. read more

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We came for lunch on a Saturday and definitely didn't leave disappointed. The service was attentive and made us feel welcome from the start. [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place has a similar feel to Michael's of Brooklyn in Marine Park....a classic Italian-American spot where you really can't go wrong.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Everyone enjoyed their meals and got exactly what they expected from the menu. Thank you for the great hospitality! read more

Enzo's of Williamsbridge - Rigatoni bolognese - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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One if not the best Italian restaurant I have been to in years. We started with amazing appetizers, the servings for the main course are outrageous get the chicken parmigiana. Anthony was an amazing waiter spot on with our orders. I have to add everyone that we encountered was very nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere itself we loved it was clean and very modern.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] AND best of all they have gluten free pasta which my son loved. Enjoy, we did. Lastly very reasonable prices. read more

So I finally made it to Enzo's on Williamsbridge in the Bronx--the legendary joint everyone's been telling me to try. I'd never been before, but wow--I can now confirm it lives up to its name and then some! The place itself has that classic Italian‑American glow: spacious, airy, polished, and somehow feels like the kind of spot folks still dream about after they move away. The food? It's perfect. The tortellini della Nonna was creamy with just the right kick, and their linguini in white clam sauce has fresh Clams Sautéed with Garlic in White Sauce. Simply delicious. Service was just as great, too -- attentive without being stuffy. Thoughtful, and genuinely welcoming. I will absolutely be back. In fact, I will tell everyone at my job about it since it's only about 2 miles away! read more

I've had three dinners here so far and I absolutely love their food. The food here has such great flavor and tastes fresh all the time. I have tried the chicken martini, chicken Parmesan with penne vodka sauce and penne vodka with grilled chicken. The portions are generous so make sure you go there hungry! The service is outstanding. The servers are very very attentive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's a relaxed ambience so you can wear your casual clothes. I w[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]ent with jeans and a sweater but you can also dress up as well. I can't wait to go back and try a different entree because I know it won't disappoint! read more

Enzo's of Williamsbridge - Chicken martini - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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As always the food was excellent and the staff and service were very nice and friendly! read more

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I made a reservation for a party of six well in advance and even confirmed it the day before. Upon arrival, the staff acted as if I were a walk-in and began looking around for a table to seat us. This was extremely disappointing, especially since the purpose of making a reservation is to ensure a prepared table upon arrival. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Initially, they tried to seat us right by the door, which felt inconsiderate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] After some time, they did find another table, but the overall experience was underwhelming. The service, food, and prices were just average. Nothing stood out, and given the lack of organization and attention to reservations, I will not be returning. read more

Stopped in with my sister and friends. Had an early dinner.The Calamari is one of the best I have ever tasted. Their meatballs, and octopus were excellent. Wait staff is excellent. Great restaurant! read more

Im not big on Italian food but this place hands down made me feel like Nonna was cooking my food. The staff here were super friendly and made sure we were taken care of the entire time. My kids made a mess and they were patient and even offered to place us at another table so we could eat comfortably. This is definitely a place where you can celebrate your birthday or anniversary. Great for a first date as there is a dining area near the bar where the lighting seemed more romantic. It's super chill during lunch hours and stunning for dinner. I would definitely return for a dinner date with friends. read more

Enzo's of Williamsbridge - Meatballs from their appetizers - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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My favorite Italian restaurant in the area. They're serving up some classic flavors with decent portions. I really enjoy all the pastas here as well as the meat entrees. Service is a bit slow but it wasn't too much an issue. [[HIGHLIGHT]]A nice place to come to with your family![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I like getting the chicken parm and either a simple spaghetti and meatball, or seafood pasta option here. The calamari is also nice. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There are two main seating areas, one where they built an extension and another which is their main dining hall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I prefer the extension since it's more quiet there.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However because it's slightly disconnected from their main area, service is a little slow. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Food and ambience is excellent here![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We go at least once a month. Traditional and more modern Italian food on offer! Just so yummy each and every time. read more

Sad to say very disappointed! Started with the breadcrumb balls ?? Ummm where the beef ? How does an Italian restaurant make meatballs with little to no meat ?? Woody Chicken scarpiello ?? Not a good quality of chicken , was weird . Very nice waiter . Nothing to talk about and definitely won't be back. Shouldve listened more to a friend and went to pasta pasta across the street !! read more

Enzo's of Williamsbridge - Woody chicken in the scarpiello ??? Pass !! - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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Food was fresh tasting and not too much that would make you super full. Would go again Service was great read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The food service and ambience was on point![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend when you are in the area

Traditional, Authentic, Old School.... the way Italian food should be prepared and plated. Great tasting entrees, simple and fresh. Large portions at very reasonable prices. Parking could be difficult but oh so worth it once you find a spot. Great Martinis and wine choices and let's not forget the fantastic bread basket with olive bread and slices of Italian bread. The olive oil on the table is delicious as well full bodied with a nutty flavor perfect for dipping that bread. Highly recommend and a very happy 25th anniversary to Enzo's... see you soon! read more

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Okay this was a pleasant surprise! Came here for my fathers 60th birthday and it did not disappoint. Well there were 25 of us and some had mixed reviews but I can only speak for the 4 people in my party and our dishes. We sat in the covered extended portion of the restaurant which was cute and adequate for our party. Although apparently there was some confusion about splitting checks that the host was told different things by different people. Seems to be some confusion in the service department. And although of server was subpar and left a lot to be desired, the busboy was magnificent and attentive. To the food...we had the clams, veal martini, Chilean sea bass, shrimp dish and veal dish. Sorry couldn't remember the last two names. My veal martini was a 10/10!! Delicious, tender and so flavorful. I was in love and so sad when the last bite came although it was a good portion. My husband has the Chilean sea bass that left his very particular tastebuds, so very happy. All he could say for the rest of the day was how amazing it was. My kids has a veal and sausage dish and a shrimp dish in white wine sauce. They both devoured it! The friend calamari was done well too and the bread was actually pretty amazing. In all, I would definitely go back! read more

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Excellent food excellent service another great Italian restaurant in the Bronx [[HIGHLIGHT]]lots of space[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] friendly staff parking a little hard but when places are very good you can expect that I recommend this Enzo's location much better than the one on Author Ave read more

Super packed on a Saturday evening but we were able to secure a reservation. When being seated we were sat outdoors and we had asked to be seated inside. We were accommodated after a couple of minutes. I was a bit annoyed but that all changed once we ordered and the food came out. To start they brought over fresh bread, butter and oil. We started with the calamari and it was really good. Fried perfectly and the sauce had a nice kick to it. For entrees we ordered the shrimp parm with side of penne vodka, penne vodka with grilled chicken and lamb chops. The shrimp parm was the highlight of the evening. It did not disappoint. Vodka sauce had great flavor and chicken was seasoned well. The lamb chops was really good but my only issue was the porosities. It was more like chips and was hoping for actual potatoes. The espresso martinis were good but not the best. Was super foamy. read more

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Service is always amazing, pork chops with cherry peppers is always great. My favorite is the chicken picante, 2 chicken breasts with cherry peppers. The cherry pepper sauce is called Pasquale sauce, which is great. I've never heard it called that before. read more

Been here many times and the parking can be tough. There is only street parking available. The joint is basically traditional Italian...and they don't disappoint. They have much to choose from and the wait staff are kind and attentive. I/We have always ordered the cold Italian antipasto and the hot Italian antipasto trays. There's always plenty and it's a great way to start off your meal...especially if Italian is the way you're going that evening. Our last visit we had an assortment of dishes and in particular...the baked gnocchi dish and the chicken scarpariello were excellent! We ordered a couple Italian garden salads and they were done "family style"...along with a dish of zuppa di pesce and a dish of veal piccata (though I wish there was a bit more veal in the dish). Everything was prepared perfectly and tasted delicious. We had a few espressos with some cannoli and tiramisu for dessert and that was that. There are many places you can go to, but if you're ever in the Williamsbridge Road section of The Bronx...give this joint a shot. It's well worth it....... read more

Delicious food. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Comfortable neighborhood feel for a friends get together[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The expanded area is very nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

I have to admit that as I sat in traffic on I-95 on the way from Connecticut to Enzo's I questioned my brother's wisdom in insisting it was worth the drive for a special family meal. But as it turns out he was completely right! The restaurant is nestled in a nice area of the Bronx not far from Arthur Avenue. Who knew there were so many trees? Parking is readily available for a fee on Williamsbridge Road or for free on the side streets. The dining room is very open and inviting. Although the Saturday night crowd was a little loud, we had plenty of room. For starters the bread, both regular and olive, was nice and fresh. One of the member of the party ordered the baked polenta as an appetizer. The canellini beans took it up a notch. For my main course, I opted for the Veal Pizzaiola. A pure delight! It was tender filets of veal with a marinara sauce augmented by onions and mushrooms. I've never had that dish but would absolutely order it again. Of course, after trying my girlfriend's Veal Alla Fiore, I want that next time as well. The sauce was lush consisting of cherry peppers, onions, tomatoes, portobello mushrooms and white wine. That was incredibly tasty. The rest of our party was enamored with their meals as well. After such a fine meal, we could not pass on dessert, and we chose the tartufo. A perfect way to end the evening. Enzo's was an altogether wonderful experience, and I already cannot wait to go back. Worth whatever the journey to get there! read more

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Horrrible!! The waiter overcharged me. 2nd time this ihas happened. I was charged $46 for a hot antipasta. for 1 at lunch time He sent me a fake manager to bs me about being over priced. The waiter I'm assuming is Mexican I can't remember his name. If you dare go there check your bill thoroughly. Plus we were talking about our daughters death and that POS tries to rob us!! Disgusting behavior! read more

Excellent service jorge the best service food 5 star thank you we will back for more

When ever I visit my parents I have to order from here. Every time it's so good. Better each time. read more

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We normally order in from here. Have eaten here years ago. We have been missing a great neighborhood spot! The service was amazing. Our bus boy was really attentive to us, more then the waiter. Not that the waiter wasn't interested, just think they give the bus boys more responsibility here! Chris was great! We started with the clams casino! Soooo good. Other restaurants try to pawn off clams casino that are horrible! These were made so good. I had the Osso Bucco which was good and plenty of it. It was over risotto. My husband had the pork braciolle with rigatoni. The braciolle was perfect with the pinolli nuts and raisins. We need to go here more often. Service and food were 5 stars. read more

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You cannot replicate eating Italian food at an established Bronx eatery like this. The energy has been curated by generations of families who both work and dine there. They serve the classics done right. Customer service is what you expect it to be - they treat you like family. read more

Enzo's of Williamsbridge - Osso bucco. Broccoli Rabe and Sausage pasta. Cream sauce tortellinis. - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

I've been here twice. I came here for the first time a few years ago after work with a friend. At that time I had a classic chicken parm with spaghetti, which was solid. The second time I came I tried their carbonara, which was quite watery and bland. The bits and pieces of the "meat" they had in there just didn't taste fresh. I felt that all of the food that day wasn't fresh. Maybe they were having an off day, but I wouldn't come back here. I think the Arthur Ave location is a bit better. The waiters were nice enough as otherwise I'd probably rate this spot lower. If you're in the neighborhood and want Italian food, I'd recommend you try Patricia's on Morris Park Ave or even Addeo's instead of coming here. read more

Just went back to Enzo's after the Orchid Show. What can I say? It's perfect. The clams oreganata take me right back to fun dinners out with my parents and sister. I had a knockout limoncello cake (took it home) and I can't stop dreaming of having it again. Guess we need to head back to the Bx soon! read more

Not sure if we came at a bad time or what, but the service was absolutely distasteful we came 4/27 around 8:00-8:30, so this specifically goes out to the people working around this time frame. Not friendly at all, the food wasn't even fresh. read more

Without a doubt, the best Italian restaurant in the Bronx, save a trip to Arthur ave, cause once you eat here, you'll be obsessed, start off with the appetizers, Stuffed Artichoke, my wife sez, it's from Heaven, Baked Clams , unbelievable, Mussels, beautiful, Enzo's Salad, delicious, now main course, Veal Martini, an exquisite cut of veal, in a light Martini sauce, get the side dish of pasta w the same sauce, Double cut Pork chop, smothered in onions, bell peppers, everyone talks about that dish, Chicken Scarpiello, on the bone or off, phenomenal, have a nice Martini or a glass of Red Sangria, Larry the bartender mixes up lotsa goodies, and then, if u have room, the Italian cheesecake and a cappuccino, now your hooked, you'll be back next week, reservations are a good idea on the w read more

TL;DR Version: - Great quality Italian food. Good portions. - Authentic Italian through and through. - Great experience in terms of service and people watching. Long Winded Version: Food: 5/5 The food is delicious here and the portions are large enough that'll you'll probably need a to-go box. There's a pretty solid selection of wines at various price points. Our server was great and helpful at narrowing down a wine to pair with the food. I would definitely recommend the Veal Parmesan. Location: 3.5/5 I had to travel from Brooklyn to experience this place because word is the Bronx is the place for authentic Italian food. Worth the drive. There was street parking available so that was convenient. Getting here by public transportation could be a hike depending where you're coming from. Atmosphere / Ambiance: 5/5 I walked in and felt like I was in an episode of Sapranos. The vibe was definitely like old school Italian neighborhood restaurant ... not like Olive Garden, but the servers know people by names and the crowd makes for good people watching. Quality: 5/5 The food is fresh and flavorful. Great spot for a date. Service was on point. read more

Enzo's of Williamsbridge - Veal Parmigiana - Italian Near Me - Bronx, New York

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We go here occasionally , food is great , love the linguine alle vonvole. And the veal Marsala very good , and love the vegetable that comes with it , great neighborhood spot! Highly recommend it read more

Service was outstanding and the food was quite delicious! I've been spoiled ever since I visited Italy but I'd definitely rate this place as one of good Italian rests Ive tried in the US. I had Spaghetti Bolognese and it was good, the fried meatballs even better. The chocolate mousse was very very good. read more

One of the BEST Italian restaurants in the Bronx! Local place with reasonable prices and fresh delicious food, no matter what you order!

Generally speaking, the environment and atmosphere are good, but the taste is a little lacking.

This was my go to when we didn't feel like traveling to Long Island or Manhattan. Tonight made me rethink that. food was just ok. service was a negative. No attention whatsoever. and then added a tip to our bill because the service was shitty. we won't be back again. I'm done with Enzo's. we've gone here for many years and tonight sealed our decision to never return. smh. y'all need to do better with the service. read more

The service was terrible the waiter was nasty not only to us but to other staff. The waiter did not come check on us . The food was mediocre . I had veal and it was too salty also the veal tasted weird like the oil was old that they fried it in. Hubby had chicken Francese it tasted more like egg than chicken and lemon. There was not enough francese sauce on his dish . They also add a tip to the bill for shitty service . The manager was also rude if you are not a regular there they don't treat you right . [[HIGHLIGHT]]No need to be nasty the place is small and not busy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm just going to stick to my usual Italian restaurant in the Bronx from now on . No more tik tok suggestions. read more