Enzo's on Colfax, the short-lived follow-up to a longtime Colfax pizzeria, will serve its final slices this Friday, wrapping up a run of less than a year under its current owner. The shop set two last service days this week so regulars and neighbors could swing by for goodbye pies. The closure trims dining options on a busy stretch of East Colfax that has already seen several shake-ups, and for locals, it lands as a sudden reminder of how fragile restaurant margins can be when major construction moves in next door.
Owner Says Construction Hurt Business
Bob Cherenzia, who brought the space back to life as Enzo's on Colfax, told Westword the restaurant never found a steady footing amid the disruption outside. "This was going to be a miracle to pull off with this construction and all the other obstacles," Cherenzia said in the interview. The outlet reported that the pizzeria planned to stay open Thursday and Friday for one last service window so customers could say their goodbyes in person.
BRT Construction Closed Off Foot Traffic
Business owners along East Colfax have been navigating sidewalk fencing, lane changes, and phased work tied to the East Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project. The City says the project entered construction in 2024, according to the City and County of Denver. As the work kicked off, early coverage warned that storefronts were likely to feel the strain of a multi-year buildout, Axios noted. Merchants have pointed to reduced visibility and unpredictable foot traffic as the BRT construction rolled past their blocks.
From Enzo's End To A Reboot
The address comes with history. Charlie Puma ran Enzo's End there for nearly three decades before closing in mid-2024, and landlord Pete Siahamis signaled he was open to a handoff. Westword previously covered the reboot under Cherenzia, noting the refreshed menu leaned toward New York-style dough and featured pies with names like the Pig and Cow and the Juarez. Cherenzia hoped the built-in PS Lounge crowd next door would help carry the new concept, but sales never reached the level needed to keep the operation viable.
Attempts To Stay Afloat
As construction fencing went up last summer, Cherenzia launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover rent, labor, and inventory, according to the fundraiser page Save Enzo's on Colfax. Enzo's own site and delivery listings placed the storefront at 3424 East Colfax Avenue, with Enzo's on Colfax now reflecting a business that struggled to build consistent traffic. The closure leaves a gap on a block where longtime anchors like PS Lounge still draw late-night crowds.
For Denver diners, the end of Enzo's on Colfax is another reminder that even well-liked neighborhood spots can be knocked off course when construction, timing, and tight margins line up the wrong way. So far, no successor has been publicly announced for the space. Neighbors and local restaurateurs will be watching to see what concept lands there next, and this story will be updated if a new tenant steps forward.
