When it comes to Connecticut apizza, conventional wisdom says there are three bucket-list spots you…read moremust try: Frank Pepe, Moderna, and Sally's. We managed to hit Frank Pepe's and Sally's on our New England summer holiday, and Sally's was easily the best of the two. While the Connecticut style overall didn't entirely meet the massive hype for me, my daughter absolutely loved it--in fact, Sally's was her single best bite of the entire trip! The only reason it's getting 4 stars instead of 5 is that while it was very good, it wasn't earth-shattering, nor did it quite reach the heights of places like L'Industrie in NYC. We ordered the burrata pizza, half pepperoni. The sauce was packed with flavor, the burrata is always a total hit, and the pepperoni cupped perfectly to hold all those rich, flavorful oils. The crust was great--charred beautifully on the edges but a little moist and wiggly in the middle, heavily reminding me of Da Michele in Napoli. They also conveniently provide red pepper flakes, oregano, and Parmesan on the side so you can fix it up to taste. The ambiance is classic and cozy. It's a smaller establishment with booth-style tables lining both sides of the room. Because indoor seating is limited, you should absolutely expect to wait in a long line unless you plan ahead. We lucked out by timing our visit right between the lunch and dinner rush, meaning we snagged a spot in their dedicated parking lot and were seated immediately with zero wait. To top it off, the service was incredibly friendly, helpful, and welcoming from the moment we walked through the door. The amazing staff kept us constantly updated on our pies and created a genuinely fun, happy atmosphere throughout the meal. It's easily the best pizza we had in New England!

Mid, sellout tourist pizza…read more I never had a good pizza from Sally's even before they sold out and took the corporate path like pepes. No pizza is worth a 2+ hour wait in line wrapped around several blocks. In response to people complaining about the way the staff talks to you - its just the way they talk. Connecticut people and Italians have a natural abrasive tone that you can't take super personally. I think the vast majority of negative comments are from out of towners but as a lifelong Connecticut native, I never was a fan. Pizza is always unappetizing and tasteless. Modern any day.

Came to Sally's Apizza on the weekend with no reservations. We were able to get seated. However…read moreit gets busy and to be honest the food can take a while since it's oven fire. That's the downside and I would give it 3.5 honestly because of it. Service was alright, our waiter wasn't bad, but he told us pizza will be right out and we still waited 20 minutes. All we ordered was a small firebird pizza. Sally's apizza describes it as "Mozzarella, Sally's tomato sauce, oven roasted chicken, diced sweet and hot peppers, onion" The flavor is really good and I do like how thin crusted the pizza is. Next time I would like to try the meat specialty pizzas. Last time we got cheese and pepperoni and it was good. The pepperoni is a but greasy but it's expected.

This is such a bad representation of Sally's. It's not even Sally's…read more Dined in with a coupon for a free pizza because the last time we came here it took them over an hour to serve us. I wanted to give them a second chance. Sometimes businesses have bad days and I don't like to judge based off of one experience unless it's super bad. Well, this time was worse. Ordered the chopped salad. All you could taste was dressing and it was soggy and swimming. Barely any meat. Then the pizza came. One half had pepperoni and hot honey and the other had meatball and ricotta. The pepperoni side was literally disgusting. Like the salad, it was completely drenched in hot honey and sickly sweet. It was pooling on my plate. You couldn't taste the sauce, cheese, and toppings. Speaking of the sauce, there was little to none, had no flavor, and it was canned. I know canned sauce when I taste it. This was especially shocking because Sally's is known for their sauce. I'm very disappointed because I usually love the sauce at Sally's l, but this wasn't it. And then there's another problem: the pizza came out burnt and cold. New Haven style is slightly charred, not BURNT. It wasn't just the crust; it was also the undercarriage. See the photos I attached. It also took 50 minutes from the time our order was placed to get our one pizza when the restaurant wasn't even at half occupancy. Service was terrible!! We weren't even offered red pepper or parm with our pizza and weren't asked if we wanted dessert. Not like we wanted to stay after that mess, but it would've been nice to be asked. Our server was never near our table and it took a long time to get the things we wanted. We felt completely ignored all night. I feel like this is totally understandable on a busy night, but the place wasn't packed by any means and there were only a few tables occupied. We had to wait an extra 20 minutes after we finished our pizza before our server came around again and just handed us the check and walked away without a word. Not coming back.

Sally's Apizza has a great atmosphere. Cool vibe with large screen TVs on one huge wall, a nice bar…read morearea & plenty of seating. The staff was friendly & helpful but clearly very busy during our visit. We ordered a spicy meatball pizza, a cheese and mozz sticks. The pizza was definitely sauce focused with lighter cheese than you'd expect, but it was packed with flavor. The mozz sticks were a great starter. Our bill for the above with 1 soda & water came to about $70, not bad for 3 people. Overall it was a nice dinner out & some good zza!

"Lay down, Sally, no need to leave so soon I've been trying…read moreall night long just to talk to you" (Eric Clapton) When I write reviews, more often than not, I visit the reviewee's website to see if there's any interesting nuggets in there. So, when I clicked into Sally's website, I was bowled over to see they now have SEVEN locations with ELEVEN more on the way, including Garden City, NY and Boca Raton, FL. That's pretty impressive. Sally's thin crust New Haven style pizza is a state treasure and I've always enjoyed it wherever I've had it. And today, I had a few slices of their fantastic pizza in a new location for us -inside the West Farms Mall near Jordan's Furniture of all places. Our lunch experience was great, starting with Bianca...our exceptional server. She was so outgoing and attentive, and checked back on us three times without ever being intrusive or an annoyance. We had a simple lunch, splitting a salad and a ten-inch pizza. The Wedge Salad ($14.75) was a big portion of three big iceberg lettuce wedges, charred tomato, Grana Padano cheese, crispy pepperoni, red onion, and a creamy Italian ranch dressing. We decided to skip the grilled bread croutons. What a nice salad! Super fresh lettuce, tasty tomatoes, a healthy sprinkle of pepperoni crisps that reminded me of crumbled bacon, and a great creamy dressing. Our 10" pizza (also $14.75) came with two toppings and we added meatballs and onions. It was thin crust New Haven style perfection. The sauce, the cheese, the cardboard thin crust, the toppings -everything was great. Late in our meal, a young father and his son came in and sat down in front of us. The boy seemed to be 5 or 6. Bianca impressed me again with the way she interacted with the boy, engaging him in conversation, and just being so nice and sweet with him. Well done, Bianca, Well done, Sally's.

This place was amazing. Great pizza and dinners. The charred pizza is part of the charm for dummies…read morewho don't know that and comment that it's burnt. Get a clue and then comment. Great people great place great food, great atmosphere great for kids parties, and everyone in the family

Truly amazing service. NOT. Two salads came in a timely…read moremanner. They would have been finished by the time the pizza can out about 15 minutes later. Now the pizza would finished had my wife not wanted to save half for lunches during the week. Because the first entree came out about 20 minutes after the pizza. And about 5 minute later we told our last entree was serviced to the wrong table and they would have it up right away. By this time everyone is finished with their meal except me. This is not service, this is torture. YOU GUYS NEED A BETTER SYSTEM!

The pizza was definitely delicious! The workers were very kind and helpful. 5 stars for us!read more

A Connecticut institution, Pepe's is a must when you're in New Haven. The pizza is still just as…read moregood as when I was a kid. Nothing beats their white clam pie. Covered in chopped clams and garlic, the pizza is so thin and light you can easily eat a whole pie. The tomato and mozzarella pie is also great, with a balanced tomato sauce and covered in mozzarella. You can't go wrong with anything at Pepe's!

Stuck between the laundry list of pizza places in CT? Trust me, this is the spot. I'm not from CT,…read morebut frequently visit due to my fiancée living here, and I've had plenty of pizza places that are widely known here. Modern Apizza in New Haven did NOT disappoint. The crust, flavor in each bite, the variety of toppings, and everything you want in a slice of pizza was there. It is a busy spot, but they definitely had the people to keep things pushing and our waitress was still attentive to us. We ordered a pizza with onions and hot cherry peppers as well as a margarita pizza (if a pizza place can't do a cheese pizza or margarita right, not the spot to eat). The ONLY problem I had was something was falling off the napkins, not sure what it was, and we didn't notice it until the end. It seemed to be from only one stack of napkins, but couldn't tell since it was too late by the time we noticed. If they're cheap quality napkins, definitely should replace, especially because it could have fallen all over the pizza. Again, that was the only downside, but life will go on nevertheless - and it's in a fight to take the #1 spot for pizza place in my book.

Modern PIZZA gets an easy five star review I can give it a few more stars but maybe next time…read more New Haven Pizza is pretty famous and there are a few places around with big names. My favorite part about modern is that only is a pizza absolutely the best but the service is nice... Aiden was a great server the food came fast he came hot. They just crank out that PIZZA nonstop! Love the feel of the place. They're efficient they turn the tables around and serve you fast and make you happy! I've been to the other places I think the one with the girls name comes to mind. I don't think you have to have rude service to make great pizza... modern Pizza is the real deal with real service! You rock modern Pizza!

Abeetz (Apizza) Had lunch with my wife at Zuppardi's Apizza…read morehere in West Haven. Ordered The Special Pizza and Clam..both taste good and tasty. Service up to par. Place is clean. Definitely a must try when in New Haven.

If you're in Connecticut to get a taste of some of the best of what this state has to offer, then…read morethis place will surely be on the list. Without a doubt, Zuppardi's has some of the best pizza on the planet (I'd imagine) and definitely on the east coast. The perfect pie, with the perfect crunch, the perfect thickness. Everything! This is an easy 5 stars. All day, every day.

If you want authentic New Haven-style apizza in Stamford, Sally's delivers. I ordered my favorite:…read morea white clam pizza with bacon on half. The clams were fresh, the crust had that signature char and chew, and I didn't miss the tomato sauce for a second. Judging from nearby tables, though, the red pies are every bit as popular. We grabbed seats at the bar, and that turned out to be part of the fun. The bartender was fantastic and even shared the secret to a perfect Whiskey Sour: dry shake the whiskey, lemon juice, and egg white first to build that silky foam, then add ice and shake again. She also noted that aquafaba--the liquid from canned chickpeas--can create a similar effect for vegan or egg-free drinkers. The cocktail arrived beautifully presented with a real Luxardo cherry and was as good as any craft cocktail I've had - which is sayin' something LOL! The place was packed, the music was great, the energy was infectious, and it was obvious the locals genuinely love Sally's. That's always a good sign, and this place more than lived up to the hype.

Great dinner outside on the patio around 7pm, and only had to wait 5-10 minutes to seat a small…read moregroup of 4. The pizza portions and quality are excellent, but we would probably try a few different appetizers on the next visit. Favorite pie was the Calabrian Stinger, since it had a great spice kick! We had the brussel sprouts (would not order again, as they weren't as crispy as hoped) and garlic bread. Next time, will plan to try out the calamari and broccolini.

The pizza my roommate brought back from Yale! Incredibly delicious!…read more Bufalina: It was tremendous! The sugar from the San Marzano tomatoes and the nutty aroma of the prosciutto di parma combined perfectly after baking to create a warm caramel aroma. The fresh, smooth olive oil base creates a rich, syrupy texture. The basil aroma emerged in the aftertaste, adding layers to the rich, creamy cheese. The cornicione was crispy but not dry, and the crust was very chewy. Tartufella: Relatively less impressive. The black truffle aroma wasn't strong; the main flavors were the savory, sweet, and meaty notes of the Italian sausage.

We love everything about Zeneli! The staff is so nice and accommodating. Whether it's a dinner for…read more2 or a party of 8, the service is always super. All of the pizzas are delicious. It's impossible to pick a favorite. No matter how busy it is, we are always seated promptly. The pasta dishes are great too. And the whipped ricotta is to die for! We've sat in the dining room, at the bar, and in the sun room. It's a warm restaurant with warm people. The staff really makes you feel at home. There's not a bad seat in the house. Even when it is busy you can trust you'll be cared for with a friendly face and trustworthy service.

Pizza is decent, just dont try to modify it. Asked and paid for extra cheese and pepperoni on a…read moretake out pie. Got home no extra cheese or pepperoni. Paid for the extra toppings in good faith that I would not get ripped off, and... got ripped off. Expect to do the staffs job and verify you got what you paid for.

Between Frank Pepe's and BAR, my friend, a Yale student, prefers the latter, and as a mere tourist,…read moreI deferred the decision to her. Man, so glad I did. We arrived on a Monday around peak dinner time, but there was essentially no wait (apparently uncommon according to my friend -- just a delightful consequence of dining at a college town during the summer). We split a medium pizza (1/2 elote mexican street corn and 1/2 bbq brisket), proving to be more than enough for two plus a more than ample amount of leftovers. Recently, I've gravitated toward thinner pizzas, a far cry from the typical Detroit (foccacia-esque) style pizzas I used to prefer, and BAR's pizza is akin to a flatbread yet very thin, another fallen angel to the GLP's. The undercarriage boasts a brilliant crust, almost cracker-like. However, it should be noted that the pizza is indulgent all the same. The elote pizza is quite possibly the most memorable, unique pizza I've ever had; it arrives almost crimson-red with a generous layer of corn and takis atop. It's still incredibly well balanced despite the hodgepodge of varied toppings. It's hard to pick a favorite between this and the bbq brisket though; while one is incredibly unique the other is simply sumptuous, nothing pedestrian about either of the two. The service is also impeccable, almost rivaling that of southern hospitality. I always thought Californians were friendly but something is in the air every time I visit New Haven. Incredible!