Excellent pizza with thin crust. Very flavorful! Wings were delicious as well! Will be going back…read more Highly recommend!

I'm in town on a short business trip and made it a point to check out Fuoco Apizza after seeing it…read morefeatured on Barstool Pizza Review with Dave Portnoy--and I'm really glad I did because he was absolutely spot on. I ordered a large cheese pizza, and it has to be one of the best I've had in a long time. The crust was perfectly crispy with just the right amount of char, not greasy at all, and every bite was packed with flavor. You can really tell they use quality ingredients and put care into every pie they make. It's that kind of pizza where you immediately know you'll be thinking about it later. Honestly, I wish my wife and kids were here to try it with me--they would've loved it. I'm from California, and I can say I haven't had many pizzas back home that compare to this. It's that good. In fact, I ended up coming back a second time before heading home because I just couldn't pass up another chance to have it again. That alone should say everything. On top of the amazing pizza, the employees were friendly and welcoming, and you can tell it's a family-owned business that takes pride in what they do. That kind of atmosphere makes the experience even better. If you're anywhere near the area, I highly recommend stopping by Fuoco Apizza. Whether you heard about it from Barstool or not, it absolutely lives up to the hype. You won't be disappointed.

I was greet by a host as soon as I walked in on a Tuesday night. Place was packed and a litte loud…read morebut that's expected . I loved how inviting the dim environment with all their glowy lights was. I sat at the bar where this sweet bartender Liz helped me select a drink off of their extensive, delicious, looking creative menu. I started off with the cucumber gimlet given I needed something refreshing after running 3 miles. All the drinks were divine. The salad was perfect. I got my dressing on the side as well as their sweet citrus on the side but they know their stuff bc the cider vinegarette couldn't have paired better . I just say, and I feel this is most important other than the patient and menu guidance via Liz, this dirty pickle martini (which is subbed with gin) was the besttt martini I've EVERRRRRR had in my life. They make their own pickle juice here in house to mimic grillos pickles as much as possible. They are spot on, if not even better. I love this place. Everything about it is great, ambiance, staff, vibes, and most importantly their menu and the taste of their items in their menu. DIVINE. I will be back, maybe endlessly whenever I can . Thank you Cheshire Pizza & Ale !!!

Love this place!! We started going in October of 2024 and…read moreare semi-regulars now! The apps, pizzas and Pita sandwiches are unmatched and amazing. The food is always delicious, served hot and served by a well experienced staff!

Normally I dine in For this restaurant with good experiences. But this time, I tried take out…read moreordering chicken parmigiana over penne pasta. I was very disappointed with my food. The portion did not match the price I paid for the food. The chicken did not seem freshly prepared. I may not order takeout from this restaurant again.

Gahhhhh I really wanted to like it here, we came on a Thursday for dinner and the place was hopping…read moreand our waitress and the person who seated us were very nice, rushed but nice. I ordered a Chardonnay, my hubs had iced tea, I got served a moscato but nbd as I like moscato too, and like I said super busy. We decided to split a Rossini eggplant special dinner and a medium mozz pizza with mushrooms. The salad that came with the dinner we chose Italian dressing it was super oily. The bread never came. The pasta side dish was kid sized and the sauce was super watery with not a lot of flavor. Pizza was okay a bit too well done for both of us. We can appreciate its family business and looks like a staple of the area but it just wasn't for us.

I have going there for over 30 years and never had a bad experience experience always greeting…read more with a happy face and a warm pizza .

I haven't been here in years as I'm now living in Texas but I grew up with this place and it was…read morephenomenal. Never had a problem. They used to make a custom old fashioned pizza for my mom. I'm moving back to Connecticut in August and definitely planning on going back to pops pizza. Most of my family now lives in southington which is right next to Cheshire but we grew up in Cheshire. My family owned the Percival estate on Jarvis st.

Great spot. Not what I expected, I once lived in New Haven and am used to destination pizza. This…read morewas much more unassuming and better set up as a take out, but did not disappoint. We arrived early on, what I thought was off hours and ordered in person, the wait time was 4 hours. I don't live far so it was easy to come back. The dining area is tight and pretty basic, so plan on wooden bench in limited space if you are dining in. I would also recommend calling way in advance with your order. As far as pizza goes, I have had the opportunity to sample most of the high profile places and understand why this place deserves to be on the list. The crust is pretty fantastic and overall a really good pie. When we went, there was no line. The grab and go was super simple, cash only. Order ahead, plan accordingly, and enjoy.

136 year old oven! Wow! Was there at 11 AM and the service was excellent. Two guys working the…read moreplace. The man who worked the register made sure that we were satisfied. Old fashioned decor with old pictures on the wall and well worn but sturdy wooden tables. Pizza was a 3.0. We think that it had too much sauce. We prefer a balance of sauce, cheese and crust. It had the taste of oregano, which we do not want on pizza. We prefer garlic in the taste to oregano. The price was reasonable and it was prepared in a reasonable amount of time.

Ritual Pizza absolutely crushed it. My wife has celiac-level dietary restrictions and finding a…read moretruly good gluten-free crust is almost impossible... but this one? Hands-down the best gluten-free crust she's ever had. Perfect texture, great flavor, and it actually looked like real pizza -- crisp, golden, and not the usual sad cardboard situation you get at most places. I went classic with the pepperoni and it was unreal. Perfect balance of crispy edges, melty cheese, and that savory pepperoni kick. Everything came out fresh, hot, and honestly better than a lot of big-name pizza spots around here. Service was quick, the vibes were great, and the quality was top tier. If you're gluten-free (or even if you're not), Ritual Pizza is 100% worth it. We'll definitely be back.

Ritual Pizza Co is an artisanal pizza kitchen that opened in Connecticut in March 2022. It was…read morefounded by brothers Jay & Kyle Holmes and their business partner Ken Brooks. The latter worked as the head chef for Krust Pizza & Bourbon Bar in Middletown. The venture initially started out as a pizza pop-up that would appear at various Connecticut breweries and festivals. The partners quickly gained a following with their delicious pies. One of the breweries that Ritual frequently crafted pizzas at was Labyrinth Brewing Company in Manchester. In November 2023, Ritual opened a brick & mortar location inside of Labyrinth complete with a new Pizza Master oven. Everything was going well for the pizzeria until a gigantic ball was dropped in July 2024 when Labyrinth announced that they would be closing their doors by the end of the month. For the rest of the year, Ritual went back to operating as a pop-up venture. In February 2025, Ritual opened their new brick & mortar location inside Counter Weight Brewing Company in Cheshire. In addition to their delicious pizza pies, the menu also consists of smash burgers, hot dogs, fries, and various small plates. My family and I tried out food from Ritual Pizza Co this past summer while we were at Labyrinth Brewing. We had stopped in for lunch after visiting a fire museum nearby. I had visited Labyrinth a few times before, but this was my first visit since Ritual set up their pizza kitchen there. I had been following them on social media for a while and I had been anxious to try their pizza. We decided to order and share the "Pepperoni" (shredded mozz, oregano, pepperoni) and the "Street Korn Pie" (shredded mozz, braised chicken, chunky bacon, ranch drizzle). We also ordered a side of "Mac N' Cheese" (mac n' cheese topped with toasted ritz crackers) for our younger son who prefers pasta to pizza. The pepperoni pie had some great sauce, crust and flavor. We mainly ordered it for our older son; pepperoni is his favorite. The one that really impressed my wife and I was the Street Korn Pie. It was an excellent fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisines; so much flavor! Just 10 days after our visit, Labyrinth announced that they would be closing their doors. Ritual soon released a statement announcing that they had every intention of reopening at a new location. I was so happy to hear that they have now reopened at Counter Weight and I look forward to eating their delicious pizza again!

Anthony's is a small pizzeria and deli in Cheshire. There is some seating, but not enough for you…read moreto count on being able to eat there. Best to think of Anthony's as primarily take out. They have pizza, sandwiches and salads for sure. I didn't see a full menu. Their pizza is available in slices, and the selection looks pretty good. I ordered a Supreme Slice and a Steak Fajita grinder. The pizza crust was a touch softer than I was expecting, but the crust, sauce, cheese and toppings were tasty. The grinder bread was fresh. The steak was tender and well seasoned. The cheese was well melted and the veggies were pretty good. I would definitely return to Anthony's. 4.25 Stars

Buffalo Chicken Tenders. Came Naked with only a tiny Buffalo sauce cup (definitely not enough) and…read moreNO blue cheese dressing. No effort on their part tonight. I'll go back to CJ Sparrow's in the future.

This is a hidden little gem... The Service is Impeccable…read more.. The Food makes you drool the minute you walk in to the restaurant... The Ambiance is warm inviting and the staff truly treats you like family!! If I could give more stars... I definitely would!!!

Doesn't get any better than this place. Never had a bad dish here and I've been here 100 times…read more Every dish here is never mediocre, they are all amazing. Broccoli rob and sausage pizza and the chicken penne alla are my favorites. If you think the food is good wait until you get the desserts even better. Nicest people working there and perfect for a date night.

The food is delicious Homemade bread…read more Homemade Ceaser dressing. Love the sea scallops .

We went for a lunch on a Thurseday, I can imagine a Friday and Saturday might be tough to park but…read morethere is public parking easily walkable. We were seated quickly and the ambiance and decor are fun and inviting. Their bread is supet good, tasty chewy hot and house baked. The oil they gave with it had onion, peppers, and garlic along with the usual suspects in dupping oil. That oil was kind of a standout, (pro tip: add some parmesan cheese. Our meals came quickly and we're nice and hot . The baked ziti was one of the best I have ever had, usually it gets kind of dried out with all the ricotta and the ziti soaks up all the moisture. This was super tasty with all the extras they put in it (sausage, eggplant, e.tc.) though it was kind of greasy as a result but I loved it. We also got the muscles with a white sauce and linguine. It was very good, but some of the muscles were kind of sandy (which does happen with clams and muscles a.k.a. forgivable). Definitely want to hit this place up again and try their pizza.!!!

I held my daughters 30th birthday party in the red room. Everything turned out great, and Jamie…read moremade sure that everything went off without a hitch. The food was delicious, and Jamie made sure to alert me to any food restrictions for my guests with allergies, which was much appreciated. I would definitely hold another party here in the future! Thanks again Viron Rondo. Tamara M

Held my daughter's 18th birthday there with a party of 19 total. She was able to pick appetizers…read moreand entree items and have it served family style on the table. Everything was absolutely delicious! All the attendees were raving about how great it all was and how impressed they were at how huge the portion sizes were! Our head server was extremely tentative to all our needs and even lit every candle himself on my daughters cake. He would ask me things prior to delegating or delivering the next thing. All the service members were great, but he was phenomenal. We had plenty of space as the table was large enough to fit all of us comfortably. We didn't feel like we were on top of any other people close by, nor each other. We will definitely be back again without any doubt!! Most establishments today don't let you take your leftovers home either, but Viron's did!! They packaged up everything!! TEN OUT OF TEN!! The owner knows what he's doing!!