My experience with Sally's in general is surprisingly rather limited. While I have had pizza from…read morethe New Haven original, it was on one occasion MANY years ago, and it was takeout. I was still quite impressed. I don't dispute its acclaim. I have been eager to give it another go, and they ran a free pizza promotion where you could use a promo code when ordering online for a free small mozz & sauce pie (a cheese pizza for them). I figured it was a perfect opportunity to try their pizza again, & visit my nearest location for the first time. They have an exterior mall entrance that leads you down a hallway directly to them which was nice. The staff was friendly and had my order ready to go, so no complaints with the transaction. The restaurant was very large and open, but it was a touch loud despite not being super crowded, so personally I may be a bit weary of that for dining in, but that's just me. Though I took the pizza to go, I of course tried it fresh in the car before bringing it home. I was still extremely impressed, especially given their expansion. I didn't expect it to be as good as it was, admittedly. The sauce flavor was as good as I remembered. Great crust, practically no flop. Very well cooked pie. The right amount of cheese as far as I'm concerned. Simple and not my personal favorite, but a very tasty and well made pie no doubt. Great experience overall. For me personally, there are others I prefer, and given the simple takeout transaction as well, I don't feel I can give it a full 5 stars. Maybe a 4.25 to be specific. But I can say I would recommend them, at least for takeout.

Third visit. Got more "adventurous." Wish we hadn't…read more Service was great. Love the atmosphere and vibe. The chopped salad is still extraordinary. Tried the Calabrian wings - very very good. Traditional pie with mozzarella fantastic. Clam pizza was missing clams and flavor. Literally nothing popped. The burrata pizza was a huge mistake. Tasteless. Floppy. Disappointed.

Kali was awesome--fast, friendly, and somehow always appeared exactly when we needed something…read more Pizza was 10/10, would happily eat at Sally's anytime!

We trued this place for the first time and were highly impressed. The pizza was just a cheese and…read morewe could have eaten 2 it was light crispy not too cheesy. So good . A bright airy atmosphere inside and very clean our water was very nice will definitely be back Enjoy Chris M

I can't believe I haven't reviewed the New Haven Sally's before. It's one of the Big Three in New…read moreHaven. One of the most famous pizzerias in the US. I've eaten at the restaurant, outside the restaurant and at their pop up at the New Haven Apizza Feast. Its good chewy and charred crust is one of the best. Its balanced red sauce is one of the best. I will say for Sally's standard cheese pizzas, I prefer a different sauce to cheese ratio. I like it a bit cheesier and the cheese to be a bit stretchier. That's my only note. Sally's Basil Burrata was my favorite slice from the 2025 New Haven Apizza Feast. It's Calabrian Stinger was my favorite slice from this year's Apizza Feast. Sally's is a CT Classic. You'll notice them expanding across CT.

I finally made my way to Sally's Apizza to see what all the hype around New Haven pizza was about,…read moreand unfortunately, I left unconvinced. We ordered the basil burrata and potato rosemary pies, and while I can appreciate a thin crust, I felt like the pursuit of that style came at the expense of the cheese. Both pies left me wanting a bit more, and I couldn't quite understand what makes New Haven pizza so hyped. I'm glad I made the trip and gave it a fair shot, but if anything, this experience only reaffirmed my preference for NYC pizza. NYC still takes the crown, and it isn't particularly close.

Exceptional experience from the moment we walked in until the moment we left! We were seated after…read moreonly about a five-minute wait, and Nicole, our server, was absolutely terrific--so pleasant, attentive, and welcoming. We started with the Italian wings, and they were delicious! They had just the right kick and were packed with flavor. We also ordered a small pizza with extra cheese, basil, and garlic, and it was soooo good! The crust is incredibly thin--crispy, but not overly crispy. Absolutely yummy! The roasted corn risotto with pepper was another standout. The bites with pepper completely transformed the flavor of the risotto in the best way. And the grilled broccolini was exceptional as well. We absolutely loved our visit tonight. Everything--from the food to the service--was wonderful. We can't wait to come back!

The pizza is burnt. I wouldn't call people dummies who mentions this like the previous poster…read more Rather, this is more of a preference. Some might like it toasty on the bottom, but not me. The taste is not better nor worse than other places around town. Could use a little more topping. Thought I give this place a try after a couple of years in town. Glad I did but thumbs down for me.

How do you decide where to go for your pizza when you're in New Haven, CT when there are so many…read moregreat options? There was only a 20 minute wait, but it was the perfect sunny day to be outside and Pepe's has a great system for moving the line along quickly. Charlotte provided excellent service and was super friendly. A Pepe's veteran employee for 35 years, she was great at helping us to navigate the menu and options. We loved all of the historic photographs lining the walls and can understand how Pepe's has been a main stay for over 100 years. We opted to try a cheese pie as well as the seasonal special Shrimp Calabrese pie. The cheese pie had an amazing crispy crust and a slight char from the wood fired coals. The pie was not shy on cheese making the center a little limp, but the crust and flavor made up for it. The shrimp Calabrese pie packed a powerful punch from the Calabrian chilis. We loved that the shrimp were perfectly cooked and not one second over. The crust on this pie seems to have been a bit thinner than the cheese pie crust and held up a little bit more sturdy in the center. The menu has many options to try different types of pizzas without having to order full-sized pies. Our two large pies could easily have fed six people. I'm looking forward to our next visit.

Of the three New Haven pizza giants, Pepe's has expanded the most widely, while Sally's has done so…read moreregionally and Modern remains a single shop. All are valid choices in my view, but it does mean that I tried some Frank Pepe locations in the DC area before going to the Wooster Street original. It certainly has charm. There was a significant line for entry but everyone was seated and there still might have been an open table or two when I left, so while crowded, I think dinner is worse than brunch. I got efficient, yet welcoming service. I figured I'd go traditional and tried their original tomato pie. It does have just a sprinkling of cheese, so someone looking to avoid dairy would have to ask. The char of the crust was considerable; newcomers may struggle to appreciate a "burned pizza", but for me the contrast in flavors between sauce and crust delivered. Part of the point of ordering a relatively light pizza was to save room for dessert, and I have to say their tiramisu had a marvelous texture and despite my best efforts to savor it, it was not there for very long. They have pretty limited salad and appetizer options. I went with a seltzer water to spare myself sugar, but if you're not doing dessert the local soda brand makes a good addition to the local pizza.

This is not the best pizza my wife has ever had. She was very clear on that. And I probably…read moreshouldn't have told her before we sat down that some people think this is the best pizza in the country, because high expectations are no good for anyone. Is it the best pizza I've ever had? Honestly? Maybe. It's difficult to stack any pizza up against others without eating them side by side, but I can say with confidence that I was very, very happy digging into a large pie here. My favorite pizza is usually: 1. The pizza I'm eating at that moment. 2. Fresh, and hot. 3. On excellent, thin crust that isn't too crispy, with a little char. 4. Covered in high quality cheese and excellent sauce. Modern nails it all. It's also served in a large, booth heavy dining room that seems like it hasn't changed since their 1934 inception, by friendly but no-nonsense guys that get you in and out so the next people on line can come get their pies. Our caesar salad and large pie came out FAST, and I appreciate that despite their fame and the lines, prices are pretty darn reasonable. I wish I could be in town more to try the white pies, and experiment with more toppings. Someday.

I wish I could have said that I loved it, but maybe New Haven style pizza just isn't my jam. I do…read moreappreciate a thin crust pizza, and while I'm not a connoisseur, this just felt average to me. I appreciated the thin crust and the char, but I read that New Haven pizza has more sauce and that did not really deliver. We got a medium pepperoni and medium cheese and honestly we should have just got one medium or large pizza lol. It was way too much food for two people. We also like cheese over pepperoni which was surprising since we typically like pepperoni pizza. Aside from the food, the ambience of the restaurant was nice, and service was quick and friendly.

This place is a hidden gem! Went on a Thursday late…read moreafternoon, Place wasn't busy at all. Our waitress was amazing, the manager came over and ensured we were told to vote for the pumpkins. Pizza was amazing, garlic bread delicious, mozzarella balls, fries and wings top notch. Not one bad thing to say. Place was nice and clean and decorated for Halloween.

Cool spot. Went with my group off ifelong friends, we do pizza meetups around CT (Slice Mob) and…read moreCamille's was a good stop. Nice vibe in there, wood fired in back, so you get to watch the pies go in and come out. Easy place to sit for a couple hours with a big table. I had the Margherita and the Spicy Roni, both excellent choices honestly. The Margherita is simple but they did it right, good char on the crust, sauce wasn't shy, fresh basil on top. Spicy Roni was the standout for me, cupped pepperoni with crispy edges holding little pools of grease, actual heat too, not just a name. Only got through two pies out of a big menu so we'll be back to try more. Good spot, worth checking out.

We were on our way back home and wanted to give New Haven spots another try…read more The usual spots had a line of people. We laughed at them and moved on. We don't do lines. Found this spot and were glad we did. Pizza was absolute perfect. We tried 3 different pies.

Delicious FRESH food! 4.5/5.0. I wish Yelp would allow for the .5 in reviews! Went here yesterday…read moreto meet up with an old friend. We had the ricotta and honey on toast, meatballs, prosciutto/mozzarella to start, some white wine and of course PIZZA! The pizza was light and cooked perfectly. We had the Dolce Salato and the Diavolina. We loved the Dolce Salato! The Diavolina was good, but I think some more spicy salami or maybe an additional spicy component would have been a good addition to the pizza. It needed just a little bit more on the flavor side. But still everything here is high quality and I would recommend! Service was excellent. We were immediately seated and had the option to sit inside or outside. I first sat inside, then we moved to a larger table outside. What I really appreciated as a new mom, was their openness and flexibility for coming in with a stroller. I was nervous to be a burden to the restaurant, but they were super accommodating. Thank you On room for improvement, I think on a hot day, having the inside space being much much cooler, than the outdoor seating (especially for newborns/really young kids/elderly) would be beneficial. Yesterday it was cool inside to start (and remember I chose to move outside), but they started to leave the front door open to allow for easy movement of staff and guests between inside and outside, which made the indoor space get warmer over time. And I totally get that for the ease of movement for staff/guests, but maybe consider keeping it super cool on the inside, so that kiddos/elderly have a cool space on a really hot day to not overheat. The vibe here is great. Chill, warm and light! Come with family and/or friends and enjoy!

So I wound up in Stamford CT and the closest Apizza I could find in the vicinity was Sally's!…read more The Pizza is CT style if you know what that is.. If not you have to try it.. The Pizza's are cooked well, have a nice crisp bottom and it may be a bit sauce heavy.. In any case it's a good Pizza I ordered a small half cheese half Broccolini Pizza.. My friend and I started with the garlic bread appetizer. Garlic bread was good. The pizza was great.. Enjoyed that and the Garlic Bread was good too. Finished off with the Cannoli Pie. It was a bit frozen and hard to eat But I know it would've been hitting if it were a bit or a lot softer. My waitress was great. Very accommodating. Made sure we had a pleasant experience. The restaurant itself is nice, spacious, great selection of music in the background. Not too loud but just the perfect volume. Altogether we had a great time and experience at Sally's Apizza. Pizza was delicious. I'll be back soon. Have a good one y'all -Ray

Ive always heard great things about Sally's from fellow New Yorkers so has to give them a try. Went…read moreduring late brunch so we were greeted and sat fairly quickly. All brunch items come with a mimosa of your choice which was a new thing (and I'm not complaining). The burger is cooked to order and is an actual patty, not a smash burger. Cooked perfectly and the egg was nice and runny. The pizza is what theyre known for and i totally understand. It was a very thin crust but still kept its integrity when picked up. It didnt lack any flavor or sauce.

Holy moly! When here…read morewith a colleague to try something new. I've never seen mashed potatoes on a pizza before. We got the Thanksgiving pizza and it was absolutely amazing. I don't even know how to tell you about it in this review. This is something people should come far and wide to try. We got cider donut, mocktails that were so delicious and then we got the New Haven pizza, which was really good more of a traditional pizza. Two mediums for two people was too much. All I can say is if you're traveling through, you have to make this stop. Super cool has a pool table love the decor. It's the industrial type of stuff that I really like. Set up was cool large tables great for sharing.

Based on a recommendation, four friends and I visited for an earlier dinner on Cinco de Mayo (yes,…read morewrong type of cuisine, but we were in town and this restaurant was on our list.) BAR is an interesting restaurant: open air, picnic tables, open space, paper plates, no utensils unless you ask for them, etc. We were greeted right away by a less than friendly waiter who seemed peeved we didn't have a drink to order right away. Strike one. After a few minutes, everyone put their drink order in and I asked if the bartender could make me a mojito since it wasn't on the menu. The waiter said yes, so I waited. Then came the mojito. It was the worst "mojito" I've tasted in my life. I'm not one to send a drink back because of an "I don't taste any alcohol" excuse, but this was BAD. It tasted like margarita mix with lime and mint sprigs thrown in. It was absolutely terrible. When I double checked with the waiter if the drink was an original mojito he simply said yes, not "is something wrong with the drink?" or "would you like to send it back?" The drink was so bad I told him I couldn't drink it. He was peeved again. Strike two. I asked for a soft drink instead and the soda was flat (strike 3), but at this point I just needed something to drink... because who wants to have water with their pizza? Then came the time to make a dinner choice. My mission was to try the mashed potato pizza. It was hands down AMAZING!! Mashed potatoes and bacon on a pizza. Yes, please!! This was the only saving grace from my experience. I would return to BAR again if only for that pizza! Two of my friends had the clam pizza and the pepperoni/mushroom. Both enjoyed their own! Warming: New Haven pizza is thin crust. I got two meals out of a small, so if you visit with a group, consider ordering a few small pizzas so you can taste a few. I would've given BAR 4 or 5 stars, but the unpleasant waiter, the "mojito," and the flat sofa made for a trifecta, so I'm giving my visit 3 stars. If I find myself in New Haven again, I'll be back! Hopefully my next update will be 5 stars!