Z's Rustic Pizza & Espresso Bar

218 Smith St, Middletown
(860) 807-3385

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Elaney Ortiz

CLOSED!!! Called Red Fox next door and they confirmed.

Liz M.

The food is pretty good but the overall customer experience needs to be improved.
We recently decided to try this place again since we live close by. We also liked that they had online ordering through the Slice app. The first time we ordered a pasta dish and they didn't have the item, so they called us quickly and we were able to switch to a different dish and that was fine. We really enjoyed the spaghetti and meatballs. We decided to also try their pizza, so on a different night, we ordered pizza and were really happy with it. However, the next time we went to order, the slice app told us they were closed and that's when we found out that you can apparently only order through the app on Wednesdays and Thursdays. So with it being a Saturday, we called to place our order. It went to a voicemail so I hung up and waited a few minutes and called back. I got the same voicemail again, which instructs you to leave your name, phone number, and order and then they'll call you back. The voicemail also confirmed their store hours, and they should have been open. It felt really strange as a customer trying to place a quick order for just 1 pizza, but I followed the instructions. I waited for 30 minutes and never received a call back so we had to just get something from another restaurant.
The food was good, so it's a bummer that it doesn't seem like they have the customer experience/business piece figured out. Hoping they'll make some changes so we can actually order from them more.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Brenda B

While driving through the state, we stumbled upon this hidden gem of a pizzeria, and it did not disappoint! The pizza was absolutely delicious, with a sauce made from freshly picked tomatoes straight from their outdoor garden. The flavors were incredibly fresh and vibrant. I was also impressed by the generous amount of meat on the slice my husband had, it was worth the detour!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Yvonne Fontanez

The family meals are an amazing and delicious!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Eggplant Parmesan

james carlson

Good pizza.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rachel F.

I’m here often and everything I try is phenomenal. The pizza, garlic knots and chicken francese are my go to. The salad is always fresh and portions generous.

Food: 5

Service: 5

jay belin

John - phenomenal! Wish I got pictures of the shrimp, calamari and scallop fra diavolo

And the clam chowder was mind blowingly delicious!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Wings

BJ “Barbie” C

Great food pizza is awesome Spinich and sausage

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shawn R. Ybarra

We had the meat lovers slices, buffalo chicken, and tomato basil mozzarella slices. They were all delicious and perfectly crispy crusts. So glad to have found this gem!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

BJ C (Barbie)

Great food pizza is awesome Spinich and sausage

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Richard Milosh

Went downhill fast with a new chef.

Steven Cordova

Turkey wrap was excellent.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Walter Rodziewicz

I only had pizza

Eddie Derenzo

The chicken Parm was amazing

Darren Schwedler

Good food and service but no where to sit. Had half a soccer team sitting in front of shop and parking lot.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 5

Service: 5

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Z's Rustic Pizza & Espresso Bar

218 Smith St, Middletown, CT 06457
(860) 807-3385