I admit, I have little patience for an overzealous cocky pizzaiolla. Especially one who packages their wares in a box labeled "Three Kings of Pizza" all while in the sacred land of pizza blue bloods. I digress. The pizza was very good albeit too thin and overly crispy with little cell structure. The sauce was fantastic- one of the best pizza sauces I've ever had. Absolutely delicious. The bacon topping was plentiful and crispy. Where this king went wrong, in my opinion, was the amount of cheese that overwhelms a thin crust and generous slathering of sauce. I'd def order again but I'd be sure to request light cheese. A great pie, not a good pie, has the perfect ratio of crust to sauce to cheese to toppings. Oh so close. This pizza was better than the ones I've had at Fuoco (one of the other kings). The kings can take down their bravado and just keep making good pies. Also, the pizza was delivered really hot which was a nice surprise for pizza delivery. read more

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Owner smokes while cooking in back, sticks his finger in the sauce. Absolutely disgusting! read more

The pizza was good and crispy, ther bartender was great. She was attentive and had a great attitude while waiting on everyone. It was a great atmosphere and definitely a place I will return to. There is a separate bar area from the dining area as well so you can be a little further from the bar if with family. read more

Christos Restaurant & Bar - Bars Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

I'm visiting family back home and was craving New Haven pizza and this place was recommended by a few people. It's closer and very good. We went for dinner and it's a beautiful dining area, the waitress was very nice and knowledgeable, and checked on us several times. We ordered three different pies.1 small cheese, 1 XL Cheese with Sausage Green Peppers, and Onions, and another Small Dairy free cheese red with pineapple. All three of really enjoyed it. It had perfect thin charred crust, perfect amount of sauce & cheese ratio, and with the topping also being perfect . Thank you for a very nice Apizza and dining experience. I will definitely be back on my next visit back to Connecticut. read more

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Went for a birthday dinner, place is smaller than I thought, but we went on a Tuesday night and had no problems with seating. My family loves New Haven style pizza so we had to try the classic cheese. Sauce was delicious, but not as much char and it was much doughier. Overall still a decent pizza compared to many other places. I liked my chipotle chicken wrap, lots of flavors especially with the sauce that's in it, fries were super thin and crispy. The burrito was HUGE, my brother struggled to get half down, but he really enjoyed it. read more

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Never a bad meal! Staff is always friendly. Definitely a go to for happy hour/ dinner or small party. Went there after our funeral service and the seating was plentiful and we came in with 15+ people. The restaurant was still open for business as well. Chris' food is always made consistently and definitely delicious every time! A few things we ate were bacon and onion, pizza and half mozzarella cooked to perfection, buffalo chicken egg rolls those are always a staple go to when we go there or the steak and cheese. We had some fried pickles, some potato balls and some bagel bites Don't be fooled....Those are very light and fluffy and delicious but they're not small! We also had an antipasto salad which in itself is an entire meal. It was enormous! It was made with all fresh cold, cuts, and vegetables highly recommend. Lastly the drinks are always top notch. They have fun flavors and Andrea can make almost anything you want! The Reese's peanut butter cup martini was so good. If you haven't tried it, go there ! read more

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Christo's has been in my bucket list a while and I had a show to attend in Oakdale so it was time. I was alone so I sat at the bar and ordered a salad and a pie. Friendly service, friendly clientele. The pizza was very good, maybe a bit more cheese than I prefer, thin and only lightly chewy crust was good. All in all a good experience and delicious. read more

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Small parking lot. Nice dining room and decent bar area. Servers were pleasant. Menu has much more than pizza- sandwiches, dinners, cocktails, desserts. Pizzas come 2 size-small and X-large. We opted to try 2 smalls. They are a good size. And they were delicious!! We git a pepperoni and a chicken, bacon, ranch. Crust was thin, crisp, and tasty. There was a good amount of toppings. Not overly greasy and very flavorful. The bacon was crispy with every bite. The only problem we had was being too full for dessert. Get some! read more

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We live to eat in at Christos. The pizza is delicious & well done, not burnt. Even better if you can eat it right out of the oven! read more

Christos Restaurant & Bar - Pizza is great! Prefer to eat in. Delicious! - Bars Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

My 800th Yelp review is for Christos Restaurant & Bar in Wallingford, CT. Christos has been on my radar for a long time now, especially since I gave 5 Star reviews to the other two brothers of the "3 Kings of Pizza" in the state of Connecticut -- Fuoco Apizza in Cheshire and Luna Wood Fired Pizza in Naugatuck. But I have to admit, I was a bit disappointed in my visit today to Christos. I really wanted to try the Detroit style pizza, so that's what I ordered today. My wife went with a chicken parm dinner. The disclaimer to this review is, I've never had a Detroit style pie before. It's OK, but not "life changing", as other reviewers have stated. Very bready, only a strip of sauce on top. Flavorless, really not that exciting. I honestly wish I had ordered a "regular" pizza to gauge the quality of pizza served at Christos. I really don't think my 3 Star rating today reflects the pizza they make at Christos, a return visit is definitely in order. When ? Hard to say, because I live over 45 miles away from Wallingford. To make matters worse, my wife was underwhelmed with her chicken parm. It was dry & bland. BUT, everything else we had today was excellent -- from her Black Cherry Margarita, to the Potato Ball app, and also the desserts (they were outstanding). So, it's 3 Stars for now, but we'll be back for a proper update at some point. I really have a feeling Christos is better than what we experienced this afternoon. read more

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Came here for dinner with a party of 10 before the Trail of Terror. We ordered the Pink Drink (coconut puree with dragonfruit, new Amsterdam and cran -mango juice), a Tajin Margarita and a Witch's potion specialty. The drinks were (4/5). We started off with fried zucchini and fried pickles, potato balls, buffalo chicken and Philly cheesesteak eggrolls. Everything was very good, however the eggrolls were a bit greasy. Pickled pizza, a honey boo boo and a Burrata pizza were shared amongst the table. All pizzas were very delicious, but again, greasy. The Mississippi mud pie was very decadent and chocolatey. Very good and not too dense We did make a reservation for 5pm and by 5:30/6pm, the parking lot was completely full. It was Friday, but the service was prompt, even with what seemed like a fairly new server read more

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My daughter and I were in town for softball and wanted to try because we saw them on One Bite. We went around 1:30 pm and we were greeted as soon as we walked in by a very friendly host/waitress. We ordered the giant fried mozzarella and XL cheese pizza. The sauce for dipping and on the pizza was delicious and didn't have acidity that I was worried about. The mozzarella was so good and could have shared that with a family of five. The pizza was not as floppy at all. It little crispier than I am used to but overall great taste! read more

Very solid choice for pizza. We tried the Detroit style. It was very good. Their marinara sauce is perfect. Sat on the bar side because dining room was full. Definitely want to try more items on their menu. read more

Christos Restaurant & Bar - Detroit style - Bars Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

If you want cancer, then get their pizza! Just like the other idiots down in New Haven they burn their pie because they'd rather be talking instead of checking on their pizza to make sure it doesn't get burned! I stay away and I buy Greek style pizza, which to them is sacrilege to burn their pizza! read more

First time here, came on a Thursday night with friends. Pretty steady flow of people but not crazy busy. We were able to get seated fairly quickly. There's a parking lot but a little small. We lucked out that someone was pulling out so I guess good timing. The wait staff was friendly and kept checking to see if we needed anything. I can't speak on the regular pizza because I had to get gluten free so I ordered the cauliflower crust with pepperoni and sausage and omg possibly one of the best cauliflower pizzas I've had. With all the flavors in the toppings/sauce/cheese I honestly couldn't even tell it was cauliflower crust. It just tasted like a thin crust. Don't be alarmed that although the edges look burnt the bottom was all good. Then I tried the inside of the fried burrata since I couldn't eat the bread crumbs and omg the cheese just melts In your mouth. I am curious if they make their own gluten free cauliflower crust but unfortunately the waitress was unsure. Regardless though it was very good. I will definitely be back! read more

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Well I have to say I've successfully completed the trio of trying the 3 kings of pizza. Christos did not disappoint! I will say each one of the Brother"s pizza is a little different. Christos stands out of the three as best toppings, they really load it up! I ordered the special and added meatballs, excellent! Only complaint is I wish it was a little more well done, but they were busy so completely understandable. Really nice looking restaurant, not like your typical pizza spot. And they have a very nice bar! Definitely more of a date night spot than a ma and Pa pizzeria. read more

Christos Restaurant & Bar - Special pizza added meatballs - Bars Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

Hello so I came here on 9/19 on date and ordered margarita pizza and dubia cake. There were both great. I came here 3 hrs ago and hated the Detroit pizza and ceaser salad and the service this time is way better. So I recommend this place now. read more

Christos Restaurant & Bar - Margarita pizza - Bars Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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Best pizza in the area. They also have great catering options that knock it out of the park each time I order for family parties. Thank you!

Cool spot!! Good prices. Great pizza!!!! Service was good. The 12 inch pie is more than enough for 2 people, yum!

Pizza and food are excellent, and the service is exceptional, the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. We been going here for years now and the food and service never disappoints. The restaurant is always clean and the atmosphere is always pleasant. read more

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This place is absolutely FABULOUS!Y My fiancé and I have been a handful of times and every time had been nothing less than amazing! We have had the waitress Teagan about 5 times and she is so sweet and always incredibly accommodating and kind! We finally tried the pizza tonight and omg it was incredible! I highly recommend the Philly cheesesteak egg rolls (my fiancé's favorite around this area), the Chicken Florentine pizza, burrata salad with prosciutto, the brussel sprouts, and the calamari. Can't not recommend this place enough! read more

Christos Restaurant & Bar - Chicken Florentine Pizza! Couldn't wait to eat before we took the photo! - Bars Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

We were lured to Christos by their pickle pie and we have no regrets! First off, this is a classic New Haven style pizza. Thin and holds its own. This is definitely a spot to secure on a great New Haven pie list. The pickle pizza is one of the best I've had. The pickles are thin and flavorful. There is perfectly cooked bacon and chipotle aioli on top. It tasted like an unfried fried pickle. Truly worth getting! We also got a basic cheese and that was a solid pie. We will definitely be coming back. read more

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Got a chance to check out Christos after watching Dave's vist. We decided to wait a bit after the episode to allow the hype to die down. We started with the bomb sticks without powdered sugar (hey I'm a sauce only fried dough gal) they were pretty good but my fiancé wished we had the sugar. Next time! I like to get some greens in with my pizza so ordered a garden salad which was great. Nice and fresh and ample amount. My fiancé had his normal plain Jane cheese pie and I opted for the honey boo boo. I'm telling you if you haven't had honey on pepperoni pizza you are missing out. Pizza was great. Nice char to it! Our server was FANTASTIC, we felt so cared for during our time there! Only downside it was a bit pricey, but we would def come back. read more

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Came here with a party of 10. Food was good and came out quickly. Waitress was friendly and attentive. Smaller dining room area and it fills up quickly. read more

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Having been here many more times since my original review, I had to come back to say that Christos is my favorite pizza in CT. They beat all the New Haven spots, which have become inconsistent over the years. I almost always order a Michael's Rustica, and it is always perfect. Do yourself a favor and go have the best pizza in CT, right in Wallingford! read more

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I've been here before and I really liked the pizza. This time we were seated in the bar area up against the window and as people were standing between us and the bar their hair was practically falling into our food because there's just not enough space. That was really the least bothersome of the negative aspects we encountered, though. To summarize, our waitress really put a damper on our experience there. Her flat demeanor and facial expressions give the vibe that she does not enjoy her job at Christos. I ordered tea with milk on the side and she brings half and half without a word as if it's the same thing. My tea sat for quite a while while I waited for her to return and when she finally did I had to ask for milk. She acted like she didn't know if she could find any. I thought to myself why didn't she say that when I specifically ordered the milk? She came back quite a while later with the most miniature pitcher of milk I have ever seen and she told me that was all they had. I would soon discover that what was in that tiny pitcher was actually milk that had gone bad, because when I poured it into my tea it was all curdled. She came into the room quite a while after that occurred and I waved to her to let her know I needed attention. She saw me, but went to a nearby table and then left the room again. She was obviously overwhelmed with her tables. I sat there with that rancid cup of tea in front of me for way too long. When she finally did come back, I explained what happened to her and she was not phased in the least and actually appeared put out me telling her. She actually offered me another cup of tea knowing there was no more milk and that's how I drink it. I told her I do use half and half in coffee so I would have that instead. She thought she needed to reiterate to me that they only had half and half.....So confusing. All I can say is she just wasn't listening to what I was saying I guess. The few times she did come to our table, rather than just grabbing it and bringing it back with her to the kitchen like most servers do. The only time she took anything away from our table was after we were completely done eating and she thought she needed to actually ask us to take away the dirty dishes and trash. As if it's not something she should just have done once we said we were finished. It's a shame because my friend and I are huge Pizza fans and we try to hit all the places on Dave portnoy's list. We were really excited to go there but our experience was totally blown because of the poor service. And by the way the pizza and crust was very good. We got the Rustica which featured sweet sausage, roasted red peppers, mushrooms and meatballs. Personally, I think I've decided I like simpler pizzas... maybe one or two toppings the best. Christos is a solid pizza place though. It's unfortunate that this rating can't be any higher than the lowest experience we had and that's all due to the service. read more

This place is right up there with all the top contenders. Awesome flavor and perfectly cooked crust. read more

Christos Restaurant & Bar - Xtra- large cheese - Bars Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

CHRISTOS in Wallingford. I've been to this establishment several times and they make a very good tomato pie. I stopped in tonight and ordered a tomato pie, but I also wanted to try the white clam pizza. The tomato pie was delicious. However, the clam pie was absolutely not edible, it was horrible. I let the waitress know that we were unhappy with the clam pie as it was salty over heavy herbs the bottom was completely burnt, and it was soggy. The waitress should've offered to take it off the bill or let us order something else. However, she disregarded our concern and did not apologize or address it. Also, on a sidenote, three of the people at our table ordered fountain drinks which were four dollars each totaling $12. The waitress could've offered to bring over a bottle of soda for $4.50. Overall, a terrible experience. Disappointed. read more

I've ordered this same order many times beforehand never had a problem but this time I've never seen anything more disrespectful of an establishment in my life. FIRST OF ALL I waited 30 minutes for THIS... then when I go in to ask for a new pizza within showing the individual working this exact picture he got mad at my words in describing how horrible job of a pizza this was then buddy proceeded to call the police.. so I leave... 6 minutes later he calls my phone laughing asking if I'm still upset about the order verbally being a smart ass... then blocks my number form the establishment.... So i pull back up asking him what was all that harassment for MIND YOU THIS WAS A ONLINE ORDER NOT PHONE so he had to be overly mad to look up phone records to call ME... WHAT A LOOSER OF A ESTABLISHMENT read more

Christos Restaurant & Bar - Bars Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

App show the driver was out with my order for over 50 minutes even though I live 2 miles down the road when I finally got the food it was cold. Cheese was already hardening. If you're going to be that much more expensive than everybody else it should get the people's house at least lukewarm read more

Calling all pizza lovers! Christos truly has some solid pies. If you're into almost-New Haven style brick oven pizza then try Christos. If you're ordering anything else, well, I can't really help you. Christos is one of three brothers all with their own pizza joint. And all amazing pizza. I grew up eating Anna's Prospect Pizza for years and had no idea it was his mother's -- awesome pizza throughout generations! The crust will hold toppings well but isn't too doughy or thick - just enough oomph! The Margherita is a classic. That really showcases their sauce which I like best out of the necessary pizza trifecta of sauce-cheese-crust. A fun white pie to try is Pickle My Pie. Don't knock it til you try it! read more

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I've done take-out from here about a dozen times now. As a big apizza lover, I'm going to go ahead and put these guys in the top 10 pizza spots in CT. They're very consistent and use great ingredients. The sauce is simple but flavorful. The crust is always done about to perfection. The cheese is of high quality. Toppings fresh and well distributed. The appetizers I've tried so far were all great and of course they serve the requisite Foxon Park soda. Having only done take-out, I cannot speak to the table service but the counter service is always very pleasant and helpful. The timing is usually accurate too. It's always nice to walk in to a pizza just coming out of the oven. I look forward to eating in here at some point. The dining and bar areas seem welcoming. This place holds its own when compared against the big three which is a lot to say for a relative newcomer. They may be even more consistent...try it out! read more

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I am having trouble using the app, so any misspellings are, because I could not edit it, nor see what I was writing. This is a top 10 place for pizza in Connecticut. And may not crack the top five due to the three biggies in New Haven. You must try this place. Absolutely delicious pepperoni and mushroom pizza. Perfectly charred bottom. The service was great and the bill was about $72 including the extra large pizza a $12 cocktail and a draft beer with the tip . read more

It's not only the best pizza in Wallingford but top 3 in New Haven County; above a few of the big guys in New Haven. The customer service is unbelievable. Great website for online order. For some reason, the online order wasn't working tonight and the guy on the phone was phenomenal. My son loves their meatballs. Love supporting local and a customer friendly place. read more

All time favorite! You can't go wrong with anything you order here, food is top notch and service to match. Chris is an awesome guy who really knows what he's doing. Sure there may be a little extra crisp to the pizza that some people don't like, but I think that's what gives it the extra character. Wide selection to the menu, something for everyone and it's always getting new additions!! If you want a solid pie and a great atmosphere, this is your spot. Plus there's plenty of Parmesan cheese to go around! read more

Favorite pizza in Wallingford. Every pizza always has the perfect amount of char! Highly recommend pepperoni with hot honey oil! That is my go to. This last time we tried the BBQ chicken pizza with grilled chicken, SOOO good. Will be ordering that again for sure! read more

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A spontaneous Friday night dinner with friends led us to Christo's after visiting Yellow King Brews. It was my first time to Christo's and I was glad that the AC was on because it was so hot and humid outside. You would have never known in the restaurant and it made eating so nice and comfortable. We ordered so many things! Philly Egg Rolls, Pickle Pizza, Buffalo Chicken Pizza, Brussel Sprout Pizza and a perfect Italian Sub. All of it was great! The one thing that really sticks out to me is that their Fried Pickle Chips were some of the best I have ever head. Thin, crisp and perfectly seasoned! This is THE spot for Fried Pickle Chips. No joke!! Our server was so great too. She really was so helpful and knowledgeable about the menu. Will I be back when I am in Wallingford next? Absolutely! And I can't wait. read more

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I have been here countless times over the past 4 years. just opened up my phone to get their phone number for an order and noticed only 3.7 stars. This is top five Pizza in Connecticut. It's very consistent. There are three brothers that each own Their Own place, Christos is the best, and has a serious menu of other food, including burgers and sandwiches. I can't recommend the pizza enough. It's New Haven pizza, slightly charred, the toppings are fresh and locally sourced. The Detroit pizza is also impeccable for those who like Sicilian with sauce on the top. On a bad day, this place may own a 4.5, on average, their pizza is 4.8 to 5. They also do a brisk takeout business, parking is a bit tight here, but they have a guy outside, helping to do it for patrons. Again, I can't recommended enough, it's not Greek pizza or bar pizza it's New Haven apizza. read more

Came here specifically for their "Pickle My Pie" which is a white pie with bacon, pickles and drizzled with chipotle sauce. It was incredible!!! Definitely may be a top 5 favorite pie ever! We also enjoyed a variety of their appetizers and I think my favorites were the Philly Egg Rolls and of course, the fried pickles. They paired that chipotle sauce with all of their apps as well. Fun cocktail list as well! Definitely have to come back and try more of their pizzas - the Mango Habanero Pulled Pork really caught my eye! read more

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Christos has been on my radar because it's a beloved New Haven style pizza place in the CT Food Blogger Community. I picked up a large sausage pizza while driving on the Merritt Parkway toward home in Newington. It's pretty close to Route 15, which makes it perfect for a drive by. The pizza was ready when I arrived and still hot. I ate a couple slices in my car, because that's how I do it when I'm judging the thin crust places my friends recommend. It was definitely a very good New Haven style pizza. The crust was right, with intermittent spots of char on the very thin crust. The red sauce was good simple. I imagine just San Marzano style tomato, salt and light seasoning. The cheese and sausage were both good. I can't say it was in my very top tier of New Haven pizza places, but it's just a half step away. It reheated nicely the next day at 350 degrees for 9 minutes. 4.5 Stars, with a round up to 5 Stars read more

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