This Norwalk-based family-owned establishment has been a part of the community since my childhood. Their cuisine is truly exceptional! It’s the only place where you can enjoy both fine dining and live music in such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I highly recommend visiting for a delightful dinner and drinks experience.

I recently attended a happy hour for a colleague at Ponza, and I have to say, the appetizers were absolutely delicious—flavorful and perfectly portioned. But what truly made the experience unforgettable was the private birthday party I hosted there for my fiance. From the very beginning, Veronica, the owner/manager, went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Her attention to detail, warm hospitality, and genuine care made everyone feel like family. She was incredibly accommodating, and it was clear she wanted to make sure every aspect of the evening exceeded our expectations. The service was impeccable, with professional staff members. The food? Simply superb. Every dish was not only beautifully presented but also packed with incredible flavor, leaving our guests raving about each course. I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better celebration, and it’s all thanks to Veronica’s dedication and the amazing team at Ponza. If I could give this place 10 stars, I would—hands down!

I had chicken parmigiana with pasta cooked perfectly! Wine was good as well. The best part, heated outdoor dining with free live jazz! It was so enjoyable! Hard to find that in Connecticut! Wonderful waitress too!

I really love this restaurant. I've been 3 times and they have been consistent with such friendly and attentive staff, their sauce is fantastic! I'm gluten free and am hooked on the pasta Primavera. My mom has had soup and salad, ravioli and penne and meatballs. Haven't been disappointed with anything. Sundays they have a great band from 12-3. We really have good things all around to say about it.

I've driven past this place a million times and FINALLY went because they had a good dance band playing. My awesome date and I had a great meal before we danced. The bread is worth the trip alone, and their vodka sauce was the best I've ever had (and I've tried many). Pimpinella played great dance music the whole time. If you like to dance as we do, you won't sit down (unless you need to catch your breath)!

I came here for a friends birthday dinner. For a large crowd, they had plenty of seating available. The food was delicious and the service was great! Not one plate had food left on it at the end of the night. And we enjoyed the Jell-O shots which were fun and not too strong. Our server knew the menu very well and gave great recommendations, and took our orders for a large group very quickly. I’d say the only downside was how we were placed directly behind the band, which was very loud and our food took a while to come out, but we figured the group size contributed to that and the fact that all of our food was brought out at the same time, which we all appreciated. I’m looking forward to returning to this place again - where the simplest dishes (like chicken tenders, salads and soups) were just as delicious as a fancy pasta dish.

When I saw that Ponza had opened in the Home Goods parking lot, I was a little skeptical. But friends told us about the great bands they have so we stopped by tonight to listen to Destiny. They were great! We ordered the Quattro Formaggio pizza and it was simply the best pizza we’ve had in Norwalk! It’s my new favorite spot, so close to home!!

I had My grandson 's First Communion there. It was a great choice for me. We had a party of 24 guest. Children friendly. The food was great. We had the brunch, a little bit of everything. My waiter was great, she went above and beyond her service, Shout out to Lynn. I also want to give Veronica a shout out and would like to thank her for making this special day happen without a glitch. Veronica is exceptional, she arranged for everything I asked for. Thank you to Lynn and Veronica. Ponza Italian Kitchen & Pizza is my to go place, not only for parties but for lunch, dinner or brunch. Best place in Norwalk, Ct. Shout out to the whole staff, family oriented.