Authentic! Italia! It's not common to come across true Italian delis in the Hartford Area like in NYC . Lenoci's comes close. Very close. We walked and you can hear the sweet sounds of Italiano across the restaurant. Wholesome and fresh ingredients. Not to be missed in Olde Wethersfield read more

Lenoci’s Italian Kitchen - Excellent Steak Sandwich . Come hungry! - Pizza Near Me - Wethersfield, Connecticut

I wanted this one to hit. I really did. Lenoci's Italian Kitchen, tucked just south of Bradley Airport, looks like it was pulled straight out of a winter Hallmark movie. Cozy, charming, the kind of place that practically begs you to believe great Italian food is coming. But looks don't season food. From the pasta fagioli to the eggplant parm sandwich, the common thread was impossible to ignore: bland. Not subtly restrained. Not "let the ingredients speak." Just flat. No depth, no punch, no reason to go back for another bite. Italian food should comfort you and excite you at the same time--this did neither. Credit where it's due: portions are generous, and the bread was fresh and nicely toasted, which honestly might have been the most flavorful thing on the table. But when bread becomes the highlight at an Italian spot, that's a problem. I wanted to love Lenoci's. The space sets you up for it. Unfortunately, the food doesn't deliver. read more

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place is pretty good. like the grinders. they have the weirdest hours. not open for dinner. close very early.

Legitimately one of the best eggplant parm sandwiches I've ever had. Beautiful decor, nice outdoor seating, friendly people, what more could you want? read more

Lenoci’s Italian Kitchen - eggplant parm sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Wethersfield, Connecticut

The tortellini soup and the meatball sub were fantastic Quick service - overall, an A+ read more

Greattttt Lunch, one of the freshest Italian food. First time I didn't give my leftovers to my college kid. Love the Caesar salad, broccoli, wrap, and sausage sandwich grinder with the fresh bread and the olive oil and my son had a grinder meatball sauce was fantastic. Wish I ordered more food. The service was amazing. The owners were in the kitchen cooking sweetest couple I've ever seen clean such a cute area. Wish I stayed more. Could've stayed there for days. Loved it. read more

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I came in hungry and left very satisfied after an amazing Italian sub. The young lady taking my order was helpful and made ordering easy. Seating inside and out. A great place for lunch. read more

Lenoci's Italian Kitchen is an Italian bistro that opened in Wethersfield, Connecticut in September 2020. It was founded by husband and wife Sicilian immigrants Vincenzo "Enzo" and Concettina Lenoci. The couple owned Corner Grinder in Hartford's "Little Italy" for several years. Their newest venture, located in the Old Wethersfield Historic District, features some old classics from their grinder shop as well as some favorites. The menu features Italian deli sandwiches served fresh Italian bread baked in house, pizza (both Neapolitan round-style and Roman square-style), pasta dishes, Italian comfort dishes, soups and salads. My family and I stopped in for luck at Lenoci's Italian Kitchen this past autumn. We were visited Old Wethersfield to see the annual "Scarecrows on Main" displays. Every time we come to Old Wethersfield, we like to try out a new eatery. The place was packed when we stopped in. We had to wait a little bit to get the table. After checking out the menu, I ordered the "Italiano" sandwich (ham, Genoa, salami, capicola, roasted peppers, tomato, mixed greens, provolone cheese, olive oil), my wife ordered the "Chicken Parm" sandwich (breaded chicken cutlet, roasted peppers, marinara, provolone cheese), our older son ordered the "Gnocchi with Burrata", and our younger son ordered the "Cheese Ravioli". Everything was excellent! The sandwiches had great ingredients on some fantastic fresh Italian bread! The pastas tasted so fresh and had great sauces! We definitely enjoyed our visit to Lenoci's Italian Kitchen and hope to return in the future! read more

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"Let me sleep all night In your soul kitchen Warm my mind near your gentle stove" (The Doors) The kitchen, stove, and frying pans at Lenoci's sure do crank out some fantastic food. We love visiting Italian delis and were very happy after our first visit to Lenoci's. The staff was great, friendly and welcoming with smiles all around. They sell seven hot sandwiches, eight cold sandwiches, seven salads, soups, entrees, sides, and nine pizzas in three sizes. We went with two sandwiches - a Sausage and Broccoli Rabe with Italian sausage, sautéed broccoli rabe, provolone cheese, and a Siracusa with roasted eggplant, roasted peppers, and fresh mozzarella. Both were $12.50 and we ate them half at a time, so we ended up with 4 servings for our $26.84. Pretty good value. My broccoli rabe was excellent. Split sausages with a mountain of tender broccoli rabe mounded between them. I tried a bite of the eggplant, and it was perfect -nice and tender and not rubbery or stringy like some eggplant dishes. Also, we both noted how good the bread was - super fresh and soft and delicious. Lenoci's also sells chips and cookies and some very cute mini pizzas. The restaurant's interior is gorgeous, and its obvious the owner and staff take a lot of pride in everything, because the look of the dining room, the personality of the staff, and the quality of the food all get very high marks in my book. Well, done Lenoci's. We had an outstanding experience visiting you. read more

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Great little place with sandwiches, pizza and some hot food for the masses. Very clean and nicely decorated. It's cafeteria style. Order at the counter and food is brought to your table, promptly, great for lunch hour visits if you work nearby! read more

Lenoci’s Italian Kitchen - A delicious grilled chicken, roasted red peppers & fresh mozzarella! - Pizza Near Me - Wethersfield, Connecticut

Great lunch spot! Small interior with a few tables and some outside seating. You order at the counter and they bring your food out to you, very casual and perfect for a weekday lunch. I ordered the Catania sandwich that was filled with fresh sliced prosciutto, mozz and a balsamic reduction. This was stacked with arugula and the bread was fresh baked. I agree with other reviewers saying the bread made this sandwich - it was soft and didn't hurt your mouth. Based on other reviews, I was nervous about the meat portions being small, but it worked. It did stop me from ordering the Italiano though, as I know of other local deli's that come stacked for the same price. My friend loved her gnocchi and after trying a bite, I need to order that next time! Another raved about her eggplant parm sandwich. All in all, Lenoci's exceeded my expectations! We'll be back! read more

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We have been regulars at Lenoci's since Day 1 and it keeps getting better. For the first time we tried their veggie pizza and it blows all of the other ones in town away! Packed full of fresh and flavorful veggies. You absolutely MUST try this place if you've never been. I suggest you start at the top of the menu and work your way down! read more

Must try lunch spot! My boss Elaine put me on this spot. Best Chicken Parm Sandwich. I remember the staff from the old corner grinder shop. Brought me back many memories. read more

Very nice find. Staff is very friendly and service and food is very good. Ususally get a salad and their chicken soup, which hits the spot read more

Went for a hot sandwich in this cold day and when arrived was told we would have to wait an hour for hot because they had to fill a large order to go. Could get something cold. You would think walk in customers would get some priority. Or post a big sign in window so we wouldn't bother to go I. read more

I wanted to love this deli, I truly did. I only live about 10 minutes from here so I was hoping this was going to be my spot. I tried the Palermo, and although the bread was super fresh, the rest of the sandwich kind of fell flat. The soppressata and prosciutto and fresh mozzarella should have had that superior Italian flavor I love so much, but it just didn't. And at the price point of over 15$ for less than a foot of sandwich I gotta pass. DiMauros deli in rocky hill is so good and truly authentic. And the meat he packs on there cannot be beat. Lenocis certainly didn't. Maybe I'll come back and try other menu offerings cause it did smell very good in there. read more

Lenoci’s Italian Kitchen - Not enough meat - Pizza Near Me - Wethersfield, Connecticut

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This is the perfect lunch spot in old Wethersfield! My brother raves about this place and goes so often they know him by name, so he finally took me with him. I saw someone post about the gnocchi here so thats what I ordered. Very similar to the gnocchi I had when I was in Italy this past summer! The burrata was also so tasty! I love that they have fresh bread. My sister got the chicken soup and enjoyed it. There is minimal seating inside as its a small place but it seems like many people order takeout from here. Outdoor seating available, so it'd be nice to come here during the summer and have a view of the town. Staff was kind as well as fast with our orders and cleaning up tables. read more

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The soups, sandwiches and the pizza are very good here. I had a veggie pizza recently that was delicious. It is a small place with high ceilings and it has a great atmosphere. There are some bar stools at the window that you can sit at if all the tables (not many) are taken. It closes at 5 and is not open on Sundays. read more

I had a chicken sandwich. Bread was good, and arugula and mozzarella cheese were better. Overall, the food was good and the place was clean. Happy customer, but not blown away to give it 5 stars. I would recommend if you are in the area. read more

This small restaurant on Main St. in old Wethersfield was a real delight!! Service was great, food was fantastic! We were totally blown away by their rolls, which are freshly baked in their kitchen each day. If you place an order for bread ahead of time, you can even pick some up to take home! I ordered the Siracusa sandwich, which had roasted eggplant, roasted peppers & fresh mozzarella. A-MAZING. I love eggplant, but having roasted eggplant instead of fried was a real game changer. No sauce even needed. WoW. read more

Lenoci’s Italian Kitchen - Siracusa - roasted eggplant, roasted peppers and fresh mozzarella - Pizza Near Me - Wethersfield, Connecticut

So glad to see that the family behind the old Corner Grinder in Hartford is still at it! I ran into Enzo at Chimirri's in Wethersfield a few years ago, and he told me they were starting up a new place on Main St... then the pandemic hit, and I lost track of them for a while. At some point, the Connecticut subreddit tipped me off that Lenoci's had materialized after all, and I had to check it out. It's all the same, and I couldn't be more pleased. Same grinders, soup, pizza, and that awesome bread of theirs. At Corner Grinder, I was always more drawn towards the soups and Italian entrees than the grinders, so I was glad to see the specials menu with the old standbys of cavatelli with broccoli, lasagna, etc. Okay, there are a few changes--they don't do individual slices anymore, so the only way to taste that spinach-sausage-potato pizza of theirs is to get a whole one, and the standing menu is understandably trimmed down a bit--but I know who's making everything and what it's supposed to look like. One sip of the chicken soup (yes, salt to taste) and I knew that everything was all right. Sometimes, there really is value in constancy. Let's be clear: what you're getting here is deceptively simple, old-school cooking. The digs and neighborhood are better than Franklin Avenue, and the presentation is more polished, but this isn't some pretentious try-hard place that desperately wants to seem upscale. This is an old Hartford gem that is flourishing in a new environment, and I wish them all the best. read more

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Got a Capri sandwich (tomato, arugala, fresh mozzarella, olive oil and balsamic). Great bread, nice balance of ingredients, tomato was good even though out of season. I love arugala so it was the right amount but if you're not a fan or unsure, opt for lettuce instead. As a recovering big eater, I ate 1/2 and saved 1/2 for lunch the following day and was satisfied. It's a local spot for me and love having close by. read more

Food is the best! But after you sit enjoy a meal, place takeout order ask for extra dressing for the salad to go and JUST paid the bill of $105. They won't give me any unless I pay for it!!!!!! Really!!!! Very poor customer service! read more

We ordered the Lunch Special Italian Combo Sandwich and the Lunch Special Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe for a workday lunch at Lenoci's. Overall, the meal was very good, although I think the price point for the sandwich was high given the amount of meat provided. Upon arrival, we ordered at the counter and chose a table, and they later brought our food to us. The inside and outside seating areas were both nice. Service was fine. The Italian Combo had good quality ham and Genoa salami, cheese (provolone?), fresh tasting greens (mild arugula?), bright red and tasty tomatoes, great red roasted peppers, rich olive oil and vinegar on fresh Italian bread. Before I arrived, I looked at Yelp pictures of Lenoci's sandwiches and therefore had a certain expectation about the amount of meat. On my sandwich, it looked like there were two to three thin layers of ham and two to three thin layers of salami, which seems less than the amount of meat I see on other Lenoci's sandwich pictures on Yelp. The other ingredients on Lenoci's Italian Combo were on point and tasty. The olive oil seemed high end. I liked this sandwich. I'll pay $11 for a high quality Italian Combo, but at this price point, I would choose other area options over Lenoci's. I had a few bites of the Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe and it was very good. The pasta tasted homemade and the broccoli rabe was tasty. The sauce was a basic roasted garlic, high quality olive oil and seasoning. It was a simple, but well executed dish. I would definitely return to Lenoci's, but I'd be more likely to order a pasta dish than a sandwich since the pasta seems like a better value. read more

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The food and service were top notch. Heirloom down the street recommended them! The salad was wonderful and my son and grandson loved their pizza and my grinder was great. The salad was especially great. read more

Stopped by was looking forward to a beef cutlet grinder. Was not impressed. Curl was las like a thin slice of roast beef breaded. So basically got a lot of bread with a little sauce. And girl taken order must having a bad. Because she looked like the world was coming to an end. Will not be returning read more

Oh my goodness!!! This is a little gem in the heart of old Wethersfield and it's a MUST. My favorite sandwich here is the sausage and broccoli rabe. It's DEVINE! I usually pair it with a salad. I love the quaintness of this place and the friendly service. Go! You won't regret it! If you're Italian, this place will remind you of your Nonna's house. read more

Lenoci has been our go to dinner/lunch spot for months now! My husband probably comes here at least 3 times a month! We love their beef cutlet parm grinder! Their sauce is clearly homemade and delicious. Their cutlets are super thin and crispy. Their rolls/ bread are so outstanding that we have come here just to pick up their bread for dinner. Totally check them out! Well worth the visit! read more

Lenoci’s Italian Kitchen - Beef Cutlet Parm - Pizza Near Me - Wethersfield, Connecticut

Pretty average. We came here for lunch based on the positive reviews. We ordered the eggplant and meatball sandwich with a bowl of the pasta and bean soup. Everything was pretty bland and needed a lot of salt. I also would have loved if the meatballs would have been fried. Seemed like they were baked or boiled and was a weird texture. Soup was good but bland. read more

Lenoci’s Italian Kitchen - Meatball Sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Wethersfield, Connecticut

Lenoci's is a real Italian cafe. The owner is delightful and the food, delicious. The store is modern and very inviting. I had the Italiano sandwich. It's really a sub on a yummy roll, with ham, capicola, Genoa salami, provolone, mixed greens, tomato, roasted red peppers, oil and vinegar; $12.50. I couldn't even eat the whole thing. Fresh clean and flavorful. We also ordered an eggplant parm dish served with al dente penne in a delicious marinara sauce; $16.00 The eggplant was lightly breaded and the sauce was excellent. The leftovers tasted even better the next day. Great value. I'm happy to have found Lenoci's and am looking forward to my next meal there. read more

I'd be lying if I said food gets better than this because it doesn't! Enzo's food reminds me of my mom's cooking.

Wanted a classic Italian Sub for lunch and got exactly what I wished for. You know it's a good bread when it can "melt" in your mouth. Some places the bread is too tough and by the end of your meal you feel like you just put yourself through a jaw hit workout. Meats were on point, arugula was fresh and not soaked with sauce. Easy place to go to again and again. read more

Lenoci’s Italian Kitchen - Italian Sub - Pizza Near Me - Wethersfield, Connecticut

I love Italian Meatball sandwiches. That is the first thing i wanted the minute I looked at the menu. My girl I think wanted something different. But the place is beautiful inside and out. Look like your old school style family Sandwich shop. Sandwiches were good with lots of sauce on them. Food is not very expensive here. Big portions for your bang for your buck. Nice folks herem and good food. We will be back . read more

This is my favorite beef cutlet grinder place in Connecticut. Nobody makes it better than Enzo, just like he did when he was on Franklin Avenue in Hartford. I also have to say the rest of his food is actually very good. Cute little hole in the wall, but it's worth going to. read more

Great variety of sandwiches and Italian items at Lenoci's. Ordered the steak sandwich and the wait was barely 5 mins. Great sized sub with high quality ingredients. Will definitely visit again soon. read more

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An absolute GEM!!! The food is absolutely delicious and fresh. The bread is amazing. The grinders are amazing. Love the Palermo as well as the Eggplant parm. When it comes to soup I love half chicken half lentil. The lasagna is spectacular and I can't wait to try the manicotti. They take cash or card. You can call ahead or order in the restaurant. There are tables inside and out and the restaurant has a wonderful atmosphere. The staff is friendly and helpful with any questions you may have. I will recommend this establishment to anyone who loves REAL Italian food!!!! There is no going wrong here. I am looking forward to my next visit. read more

Lenoci’s Italian Kitchen - Fresca Pizza. - Pizza Near Me - Wethersfield, Connecticut

I picked up an order of the lasagna and it was very good. The inside is really cute and nicely decorated for the holidays.

While walking in downtown Old Wethersfield, we decided to stop at Lenoci's for lunch. We were expecting a sit-down restaurant from looking at their menu online, but when we walked in we realized that it was more of a deli style. We ordered an Italian combo, the Palermo, and some gnocchi, and all of them were delicious! When we were ordering at the counter, there seemed to be a little bit of disorganization when we were choosing our sandwich toppings, because the girl had to keep shouting back into the kitchen to ask if they had basic items. Overall though, it was a good experience and now that I know what to expect, I would return when I'm in the mood for a good sandwich. read more

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Feels good, feels so good, these extra sensory sensations. This extra delicious meatball sandwich, fantastic crusty bread, seeded to perfection and then some. it's been sooo long since a quality sandwich has been at arms reach, I'm having issues typing this while eating this, but I had to let you know all about these folks. authentic to an I, for Italy, obviously. although I'm maybe overly excited, the tomato basil mozzarella was missing the basil! That's what you get herbivores. Sauce is on point, I went light due to the flux and haven't had any issues, well other than the ones you all already knew about ( or assumed) read more

Did lunch with the wife at the office and kid while we were off for a day. The pizza excellent the grinder as well. My kid had the eggplant Parm and enjoyed it. Myself I had the salad I am still trying to figure out how the chicken in my salad was dried out and the cheese mildly melted in the container. I would order again but not a salad read more

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