Mr. Bimonte’s Pizza Officially Closes After More Than 30 Years In Cheshire

CHESHIRE, CT — Mr. Bimonte’s Pizza has officially closed after more than 30 years in business in Cheshire, the owners recently announced.

Mr. Bimonte’s, commonly known as Mr. B’s, had initially closed Aug. 3, but the owners recently announced in a post on Facebook that the closure was permanent.

“After many wonderful years of serving our community, we have made the difficult decision to close our doors,” the Facebook post reads. “This decision did not come easily and reflects careful consideration of many factors.

“We are deeply grateful for the support, loyalty, and trust you have placed in us over the years. From cherished memories to meaningful connections, it has been a journey we will hold close to our hearts for a lifetime.

“Warm regards,

“Kim & Luie

“Mr. Bimonte’s Pizza”

The Bimonte family operated Mr. Bimonte’s Pizza, located at 155 Highland Ave., for 32 years in Cheshire and Bimonte's Pizza Castle in Hamden for the previous 23 years, according to the New Haven Register.

Kimberly Liso, stepdaughter of Mr. B's/Bimonte's late founder, Joseph Bimonte, told the Register that the restaurant closed for a variety of reasons, including increased competition in the area with new pizzerias and difficulty with hiring delivery drivers.

Liso is now working as a manager at Joey Garlic’s in Newington, according to the Register.

Fans of the Mr. Bimonte’s restaurants were saddened by the announcement of the closing.

One person wrote in the comments of the Facebook post, “We are so sad to hear this Kim! We’ve missed your pizza and wings, and I was so hopeful it was a temporary close. Wishing you all the best.”

Another person wrote, “Crushed to lose the last Bimontes Pizza Castle. Best wishes to the family, we will miss you!”

Another longtime fan wrote, “The end of an era ! Many great memories.. I wish you all the best with your future endeavors.”

Read the full story at the New Haven Register here.