Welcome to Aniello's Pizza and Italian Restaurant
At Aniello's Pizza and Italian Restaurant, located in East Haven, CT, the warmth of Italian hospitality greets you the moment you walk in. With a blend of traditional flavors and inviting service, Aniello's delights patrons with an array of homemade specialties—from fresh pasta and hearty gnocchi to irresistible pizzas, both New York and Sicilian styles. The ambiance is cozy, evoking the charm of an authentic Italian neighborhood restaurant. Diners consistently praise the delightful seafood appetizers, especially the calamari, and the generous portions that make every meal memorable. At Aniello's, it's not just a meal; it's an experience that keeps guests coming back for more.
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346 Hemingway Ave, East Haven, CT 06512 Hotline: (203) 467-5694
Welcome to Aniello's Pizza and Italian Restaurant, where the essence of Italian cuisine comes alive in East Haven, Connecticut. Located at 346 Hemingway Ave, this cozy eatery offers a delightful blend of traditional Italian fare and a family-like atmosphere that keeps patrons returning time and time again.
Aniello's is revered not just for its diverse menu but also for the warm, inviting service that feels like dining at home. As one satisfied customer, Ralph C., noted, the ambiance resembles a charming Italian neighborhood spot, despite being nestled in a modest strip mall. From the moment you step in, you're greeted with friendly smiles and a clean, welcoming environment.
The menu shines brightly with a variety of options that cater to both lunch and dinner appetites:
- Lunch Specials: Indulge in classics such as Homemade Gnocchi and hearty Eggplant Parmigiana to satisfy your cravings.
- Appetizers: Don’t miss the Baked Seafood Appetizer, a mouthwatering combination of stuffed shrimp, mushrooms, clams, and clam casinos that will leave you wanting more.
- Soups: With options like Pasta e Fagioli and Chicken Noodle, every spoonful feels like a warm hug.
Each dish at Aniello's is crafted with care and passion. The Gnocchi is often praised for its tenderness and the rich, flavorful sauce that complements it beautifully. As Michael B. shared, the stuffed breads are an absolute must-try, combining the perfect balance of bread, cheese, and fillings.
For those relishing seafood, the Zuppa di Pesce served over noodles dazzles with its fresh ingredients and robust flavors, as noted by Christine R.. With generous portions and reasonable prices, Aniello's ensures you leave satisfied but not overstuffed.
But let’s not forget the charming customer service that elevates your dining experience. As Hilary R. describes, Aniello's feels like a second home, where the staff remembers your name and your favorites – a rarity in today’s fast-paced dining world.
Whether you’re stopping by for a quick lunch, a cozy dinner, or takeout, Aniello's Pizza and Italian Restaurant promises a delightful experience filled with warmth, flavor, and a touch of nostalgia. It’s not just a meal; it’s a memory waiting to be made. Make sure to visit them or call (203) 467-5694 to explore their menu and see why so many, like Foodie T., can't wait to return!
5/5 stars for service and food. We got in and were immediately sat. The place is clean and staff friendly. My table ordered a seafood combo appetizer, chicken parmigiana, caprice salad and kids chicken tender w fries. Everything was fresh, hot and flavorful. We will be back and I highly recommend this place.
Have been coming here for years and time for an update. A homey style restaurant you'd expect on a street in an Italian neighborhood but there it is in a strip mall. Inside is warm and inviting. Service could not be better. Had a glass of house Cabernet and it was a good pull and very good. We both had the gnocchi dinner and added meatballs. Soup comes with the meal an we had the pasta fagioli. The soup was delicious. Our gnocchi meal was ample and superb. The sauce here is fresh and delicious. 2 Meatballs were big and very good. Not exactly on a par with my wife's and grandmothers but pretty close. A great experience as always with very reasonable pricing
Amazing customer service, awesome delicious food. Highly recommend the calamari Aniellos.
Aniello's has the best stuffed breads. Their breads have the perfect ratio of bread/cheese/filling. They also have great customer service!
I kind of stumbled over this restaurant and I'm so glad I did !!! I have been here approx 4 times and every time the meal has been delicious, from the very friendly waitstaff. Every time I have been here we have ordered the hot antipasto which included two baked stuffed shrimp, two stuffed mushrooms, and two clams casino, along with the appetizer came a warm basket of homemade bread with butter. We had the New England Clam chowder and it was perfect I had a veal dish with mushrooms and prosciutto over noodles. Perfect did I say fresh mushrooms my brother had the zuppe di pesce, which he totally enjoyed. He got it without the calamari and another basket of warm bread. If you're looking for delicious Italian food with a very friendly waitstaff this is the place to go. I almost didn't write this review as I don't want to see the place over crowded lol but it's well deserved. We were there last night and will be back again. Very cute place inside
Aniello's is like the Cheers of pizza in East Haven: where everyone knows your name and is glad you came. For take out specifically, you are always greeted warmly by name. After 2-3 visits they definitely make an effort to remember their customers! There's always at least 3-4 people (if not more), getting take out on any given night, we try to avoid going on weekends for that reason. We have tried stuffed breads, grinders and pizzas. All have been very good. Pizza is more NY style than New Haven style (totally fine by us) and they are one of few places who also do a sicilian style thick square pizza, will try it soon but pictures look promising. Since moving to East Shore, Aniello's has become our go to place in the area.
My family and I love Aniello's. The majority of the time we do take out and haven't had a bad meal yet. The staff at the take out window are so friendly and have even helped bring out our food to the car for us. I personally love their chicken francaise and antipasto salad. However, we have tried several other meals such as their gnocchi, chicken parmigiana, salmon and stuffed breads. Everything is always delicious and the portions are generous. We have only dined in a couple of times but the servers were friendly and attentive. A must try if you are in the area!
Excellent food and service! My husband and I get pizza from here every week, it's our favorite local spot! Highly recommended!
Got takeout from here with some coworkers today. At the advice of a co-worker who had suggested the spot, I got a meatball grinder. The bread was fresh, the meatballs were tasty and it was super cheesy but I found the sauce a little chunky for a sub. It was falling out of the sandwich in chunks making it messy to eat. The sauce was super flavorful though, which makes me want to go back for dinner to try some of the other tasty looking items on their menu!