This the best New Haven style around imo, pizza is charred to absolute perfection, the sauce is…read moredelicious and tangy and the food quality is extremely consistent and good every time. Can't think of bad pizza experience I've had from Fuoco.

Wait time, lack of seating, prices…read more An hour and 10 minute wait for two small pizzas?! (As long as eating dinner at 3:15 pm on a Friday doesn't bother you...try it.) We drove to New Haven and were eating our pizza in less time at one of the more popular/well-known places. Seating is almost a waste of time. Maybe there's enough seating for 25 people?! You need to get to know the people next to you because you're basically at the same table. Prices are shockingly high for what you get. With the sheer amount of pizza-places within a 2-10 mile radius of Fuoco - you're better off giving another establishment a try. Try Half-Moon in Wallingford. The pizza is delicious, less of a wait time and there's actually room to eat and relax.

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 !!!

Cheshire Pizza & Ale is a casual neighborhood spot where nothing is casual about the menu. The…read moreatmosphere is rustic and cozy, with weathered wood planks, exposed black metal, warm lighting, and plenty of greenery creating a relaxed, welcoming vibe. My cocktail glass was dry-washed with vermouth, a technique I always appreciate, before being shaken and double-strained into the glass. The martini arrived ice cold and perfectly balanced. The olives were delicious, with a unique flavor that reminded me of antipasto. The glassware was also elite: lightweight, delicate, and fancy. Another highlight is the creativity of the cocktail menu. They don't just make a fantastic standard martini and dirty martini; they also offer creative variations like the Dirty Pickle and Dirty Kalamata. Naturally, for "research purposes," I tried both and can confirm they are delectable. When it comes to the food, their pizza is excellent, with a crust that strikes the perfect balance between crispy and bready. But the real standout for me was the wings: golden brown, crunchy, meaty, and scrumptious. Add in an abundance of sauces to appeal to every palate, and you've got a winner. My favorite? Bourbon Maple Bacon. If you're looking for a place that can satisfy both the cocktail enthusiast and the hungry bar-goer, Cheshire Pizza & Ale deserves a spot on your list.

I met my friend for a late lunch and had really good personal size pizza . I love they offer that…read moresize you don't see it to often. I had a broccoli garlic and clam pizza white it was so good. My friend had meatball and sausage which was also very good. The service was great very quick. We also had the cheese cake. But we both thought it was a bit too sweet. Otherwise it was a great choice of restaurants Definitely recommend.. enjoy Chris M

Came here with family after a hiking outing with a group of seven people…read more We ended up ordering an antipasto with mozzarella garlic bread, a margarita pizza, a Tasty hot pizza, the Red Baron for the table to share with a side order of hot wings, chicken Florentine, and veal Parmesan Everything was hot and fresh and tasted really good. My favorite was a Red Baron and Margarita pizza. The only downfall was the bacon was a little too under done for me. Service was a little slow, but it quickly picked up after some miscommunication

I reviewed this little gem of a treasured pizza 'parlor' a while ago... we moved back to…read moreConnecticut (from a 3 year 'blip' in western PA) in Fall of 2024 and haven't looked back . The city of Pittsburgh had pretty good pizza but the suburbs outside of Pittsburgh were lacking for good NY style pizza!! Not to be critical but Monterey and cheddar cheeses have No business on an Italian pizza! The staff behind the counter at Pops are pleasant and helpful and the pizzas are consistently delicious ! It's definitely a family owned and family friendly place! Pops is one if those pizza spots that immediately makes you feel like you're in New Haven or NYC!! Still loving it!! Its nothing special when you walk in but the aromas and friendly staff beckon you to come in and have a slice... or two!

Pizza is great, I actually prefer it to some of the more "talked about places". I just wish it cash…read moreonly and that they accepted other forms of payment.

Been everywhere for pizza, all the greats. This place and Roseland are tied atop my list…read more In fact, Little Rendezvous by a slice. As authentic as it gets. The guy has been making pizza since he was 15, there, and their oven is 120 years old. They are meticulous. Every single pie is the same quality. The crust is really unique. If you enjoy thin crust pizza, you have to order it here. Thin, crispy. Their house pie--sausage, mushrooms and peppers--is outstanding. Never overly wet or greasy, slices are uniform. Just made by the best of the best, in the best oven. Prices are remarkably affordable. Despite their reputation they stay the same. Will always feel like a family-run, neighborhood gem. Just a great place. Service is top-notch. Friendly, on-time, good guys. Ambiance is what you'd expect. Great vibes. Tiny place. Old-fashioned. If you can get a table, it's clean and an enjoyable spot. You can also take out, and find a place close by to park or a bench.

I'm going to skip past all my typical narrative about the restaurant ambiance, this is pizza, and…read morethe pizza is amazing!!! If you like New Haven style pizza, which is arguably the 'esemplare' of all pizza, then visiting The Little Rendezvous is a MUST visit if you live within 90-min. Plan a trip to visit some store you want to go to, a beach visit or whatever, just find a way to circle The Little Rendezvous into the trip! The crust is thin with a crackery-crunch, the sauce is at a another level and the mozz and roni are high-quality deliciousness! Rendezvous stands tall with any of the well known top-3 pizza joints in New Haven. Dave's score of 9.1 (if you are unaware of the reference, then pizza isn't your thing) is right on point, and I'd go as far as scoring it slightly higher at a 9.2 based on my visit. The building is something out of folklore. The building is all of about 20ft. wide, and when you enter, it is immediate, Steve (owner/chef) is all about the pizza. To be clear, most will consider Rendezvous to be take-out only. There is zero decor, less signs made with cardboard and sharpie notifying you that wait times of hours are real..... so be sure to call ahead. You walk past the most basic seating area of 3-4 small tables with bare walls, and then proceed to walk down an oddly long and narrow sloping hallway which leads you to the service counter/kitchen which houses the 130-year old oven! It's honestly something you could only imagine out of a movie...... the hole in the wall that is creating high-quality, delicious pizzas! Why or how you ask? The answer is simple, Steve! The guy clearly has a passion for making pizza and has dedicated his life to doing so. I met the 'man-the myth-the legend' on my visit, and he kindly even took the time to chat with me. Bucket-list item checked off! Overall score = 5.0!!!

Great brewery pizza. Good size pie. Staff super nice. Varied menu with other options as well…read more Quick service too

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.

My wife and I arrived irritated and hungry after a 7 hour drive with so much traffic, we were…read morelooking for a place to sit down and eat, though there are two small tables inside this isn't the place for that. They stayed busy with calls and customers coming in and now after having a couple slices I know why. I'm not even sure what slices I picked, I both had bacon on them and one was a white pizza slice, and though I was worried because it was nearly 8 pm at night and who knows how long they had been sitting on display I wasn't in the mood to go somewhere else. Fast forward to my wife and I getting to our hotel and opening up the box and taking a bite, I smiled, it was one of the best bites of pizza I've ever had from NY to Italy to Germany to all over the US. My wife had one of their chicken sandwiches which was delicious too. You could tell when I was waiting for my slices of heaven they have their regular customers and in a small town they were super friendly. AWESOME PIZZA

Great place to grab a slice! I came here shortly after they opened on a weekday. They had a great…read moreselection of slices. I went with a cheese and a Buffalo Chicken. Both were good! They heated them up for me and they came out nice and hot. The pizza had a nice texture to it; a good mix of chew and crunch. The taste and both were good. Service was friendly and efficient. Definitely worth a stop for a few slices! I need to come back and try some of the other varieties they have.

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!!!

Take out for my first time here. Pizza only, one eggplant and one Margherita. Upon entering, a few…read morethings to note. First, it's a very warm and inviting space with the open wood burning oven right in front of you with two separate dining rooms on either side. Both sides have a TV on the wall and one side has a full bar. I was greeted nicely and my pizza was ready when they said it would be. On the downside, there's no handicapped parking in front, which I would think is illegal. There's not even a ramp anywhere close to the entrance. There's other negative is that there was nowhere to sit and wait for take out. This might be due to the Christmas tree and decoration but I don't know. So, why 3 stars? The pizza was just ok. They are small (12"), and, yes, less expensive, but just ok. I don't like Parmesan sprinkled on top of my pizza but saw them put it on every pie. This should be a request, not a given. I've heard good things about the food so I may dine in sometime, but won't get the pizza again.

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

Dear manager, You…read moreare way overpriced for the quality of food. The taste is going down hill. Not sure who this cook is but its not cutting it. Had a chicken parm grinder tonight and it was bland af. No flavor. Little cheese and horrible tomato sauce. I used to get the burger but it went down hill. Always undercooked. Sloppy. Low quality. And 7$ side of frozen fries? Come on. Do better !!

This restaurant is conveniently located not far off the highway. Although you'll feel like you're…read morein a garden in Italy. The greenery outside of the restaurant is so beautiful and on a beautiful day sitting outside would be a must ! I went to Viron Rondo for lunch with my family and we are glad we did. Although I want to be honest for families with little babies and toddlers. This isn't a family friendly spot. There is no changing tables in the bathroom or tables to place bags on in the bathroom. As a mother- this matters to me so want to help someone else out. The inside is huge and spacious though. The food is freshly made to order in nice huge portions!! Everything was delicious. But we did struggle to get our waitress. Service could use some help as dishes weren't removed from the table until asked. The bread that is provided is soft/flavorful and delicious !!! We got muscles for and appetizer and OmG !! So tender and sauce was so good I couldn't stop dipping the house made bread in it. My mom got the pulpo (octopus) for her lunch with a side of jumbo shrimp. Let me tell you that pulpo was tenderrrrr and one of the best we've ever had !! I had the apple salad with jumbo shrimp! First it's the best salad!! And it can last you for 3 days it's so much!! If they work on service I would so give this place 5 stars. (Oh and my aunt was charged for a club soda with lemon- that's another little downfall) but the martinis were perfectly made and worth the money for sure !!

This place is beautiful and the food okay, but the service is obnoxious and rude…read more Went for our anniversary and was pleased when the host said "Let me start by wishing you guys a happy anniversary!" My wife, must have mentioned it when she made the reservation. If the rest of the staff were so kind, it would've been a great night. The waitress was harsh and cold, and seemed to have a problem whenever we ask for a spoon, a drink, or some bread. She couldn't seem to hide the annoyance on her face. Except when a group of men took the table next to and she fawned over the them for the rest of the night. She must've known it was our anniversary, since the Host made a point of mentioning it, but didn't mention it, so maybe she had a problem with married people. This place has amazing reviews, but I guess it caters to local crowd that doesn't leave Cheshire very often and has been trained to eat mediocre Italian/Mediterranean food that you could easily get at Olive Garden. Left her a 10% tip and I was sorry that I left that much. I should've left zero.