A totally unique pizza experience. That's all they make - pizza, and it's darn good thin crust pizza. A must do! Great service and vibe. read more

The Beast is in CT again. If you're looking for a solid 4-star pizza experience, Colony Grill on West Ave delivers exactly what it sets out to do. The vibe is cute and casual, with a sports-bar feel--small TVs throughout make it a great spot to grab pizza and catch a game without feeling like a full-blown bar. The menu is extremely limited, but that's by design--this place is clearly about specialty thin-crust pies, and they lean into it confidently. No slices here; everything is personal pies, though they're decently sized despite being very thin crust. Crisp, light, and easy to crush one on your own. Service was excellent, attentive and friendly. Parking is street parking only, with pay-as-you-go meters, so plan accordingly. Overall, it's not trying to be everything to everyone--but if you appreciate a focused menu, a fun atmosphere, and classic Colony-style pizza, this spot hits the mark. read more

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Honestly happened upon this place because we were hungry after our tour of the Lockwood-Mathew's Mansion and wanted to get out of the threatening rain. So glad we did! Sports bar feel with lots of tv screens but we got a booth a little off to the side where we could still converse easily .Our server was super friendly and attentive. We ordered an Aperol Fitz, A Really Good Cosmo, and a Half and Half (ice tea and lemonade), as well as a pizza with pepperoni, mushrooms, and hot oil, and another winter kale salad pizza (I wanted a salad and it only comes atop a thin crust). The Aperol fitz was the best drink and both pizzas were delicious. I enjoyed the thin crust and both kinds were scrumptious and satisfying. We needed a box to go for 3 slices. Pizza always makes good leftovers so we didn't mind. read more

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I had great expectations for this pizza, but sadly it does not live up to the hype. Also, we had to wait a long time for the pizzas to come and they were not even busy. As some have mentioned, it really tastes like frozen pizza. Little to no seasoning, and the pizza cooled down within minutes. Maybe the other locations are better? read more

Great pizza. Thin, perfect ratio of cheese, sauce and dough. Not sure the hot oil was necessary, but what do I know. This was the first time trying this style of pizza and it was amazing. The restaurant ambience feels like they tried to replicate a pizza spot that has been there for 70 years but doesn't quite work. I'm aware that colony pizza has a long history and maybe the original location has the authentic greasy spoon vibe. The service was not really good. Walking in looking around unsure if I seat myself walked pretty deep into the restaurant before seeing someone. The service was curt but I actually don't mind that. However trying to wave down a server when you need something was nearly impossible because they seemed to be in the back somewhere. That being said loved the pizza read more

Colony Grill - Paper thin! - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Oh, if only you could give a -10 stars! If you like your pizza with surly guys who beat up someone for putting his head down while waiting on a take-out order and then call the ever-upstanding and understanding Norwalk cops (a town with no crime) who will not listen to the girlfriend who stepped away and wanted to speak to a manager about what happened and was threatened with trespass herself (DID THIS REALLY REQUIRE THREE CARS AND SIX COPS?) who tried to explain his health conditions that cause him to need food or pass out and not do well if jostled awake -- but what would SHE know? The ambiance was off, anyway - nothing like the classic in Stamford, who should be ashamed this place uses their name. I'll go to Rikos next time. The male staff tried to pull Mr. Big Guy on a 5'1" girl who wanted to know WHY her boyfriend had multiple wounds while waiting for a pizza. The hostess was nasty. A guy who had NO PROBLEM talking to cops told me he was "just there". In a uniform shirt. I guess that's a thing, too. The ONLY good thing I can say is the to-go girl who took our order was nice and laughed when we said the pizza was for "Batman". With absolutely NO explaining why my boyfriend was wounded, after demanding my money back (which was thrown at me) I was told to leave and I was "trespassing" and when I stopped walking out the door and asked how, exactly, the larger bearded "manager" moved toward me, but was pulled back by the guy who was "just there". Maybe they frown upon hitting small women. I was told I'm "not allowed to show my face there again", which is the most hilarious "threat" ever, as you could offer me a million dollars to go there and I'd say, "nah, I have a job I hate, but they treat me better than the staff there treats people". I'm going to guess the pizza is on par with the original... wouldn't know... and don't care. I hope and look forward to the day they go out of business. Terrible people, terrible night. AVOID AT ALL COSTS if you have any illnesses and the person with you DARES step away. The response from the owner is hilarious, as all of this happened in FIVE MINUTES, the police were NOT in the restaurant -- they were only outdoors and these "standing ovation" patrons did not see what actually happened. I have photos of myriad wounds and bruises on him -- someone who was sick bc of a blood sugar crash -- so I went to move the car closer so we could have our pizza ready and leave and he could eat. He put his head down and was assaulted by multiple employees. If the owner of this establishment thinks his employees are heroic to beat up on someone, causing lacerations and a concussion because he put his head down in a blood sugar crash? ALL THE MORE REASON TO AVOID. Keep it up, Ken. You, and ginger beard, over a foot taller than I am, lunging at me (pulled back by another employee) I went in to find out what the hell went on, tossing my money at me, accusing me of trespassing, and threatening me with his precious police, who were outside and did not even speak to me nor my boyfriend, also did not receive a "standing ovation". Get control and perspective, buddy. I kind of wish you failure, but I'm better than that. I wish you common sense and compassion. read more

Best New Haven style pizza that I have had outside of New Haven. Great flavor and crispy crust....definitely worth the stop. read more

Colony Grill - Summer White with sausage. - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Just finished a two week trip to New York and Connecticut to visit family. My favorite part about traveling east is seeing my niece and nephew, but a close second is trying new restaurants! Connecticut is obviously famous for their Neapolitan style, wood fired pizza, but occasionally you'll find another popular style, that I think of as Connecticut pizza. Cracker thin crust, with cheese all the way to edges and perfectly caramelized! Yes please. Colony Grill is some of the best I've had! Fresh, flavorful toppings, excellent crust, delicious sauce, all in a pizza that doesn't hit too heavy. We ordered their famous Hot Oil pizza with stinger peppers, their unique and delicious salad, pizza, and they build your own with pepperoni, sausage, black olives, and hot oil. All three pizzas were devoured in a very short period of time. I appreciate their level of service, as the order arrived perfectly which is a rarity in today's restaurant delivery landscape. Because we did not eat in, I can't give a review to what the restaurant looks like or what the vibe or ambience is. However, based on how delicious the food is, and their excellent location, I'm sure the dine Inn experience is good as well. Highly recommended. read more

Colony's hot oil pizza is truly a thing of beauty. There really is nothing else to say.

I know I am in the minority around here but I am not a fan. To me, the crust tastes like cardboard and the fact that you can't get a salad is ridiculous. "We have salad pizza" is the answer but I don't like my salad on crust so can you just forget the pizza and serve the salad.. "No". I only have to go here once in a while since my son in law likes it but there are so many good pizza places in Norwalk so why here I don't understand. read more

This is a bar. If you're looking for good quality pizza, you will not find it here. The crust is like cardboard, the sauce is bland and it was served warm...tasted like leftover stale bread with sauce! read more

Visited a friend of mines and told me this was the spot. Was intrigued by the crust and pleased with the "no-flop". This place was more popping than Risky Reels during the first day of the season 4 battle pass, lots of good vibes. Pizza i'd rate a 7.8, definitely passed the leftover test as well. Huge fan of the Hot Oil. No diddy . read more

Colony Grill - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

If you're looking for thin crust bar pizza, look no further. This place has a firefighter/police/military theme and I love it with that alone! It wasn't very busy at lunchtime which was surprising but let's get to the point. It's that amazing pizza we came for. We ordered 2 mushroom/sausage pizzas for 3 of us. It was thin, it was crispy, it had no flop, and it was utterly amazing. If you've read my reviews on pizza places, I am a self proclaimed pizza snob and this place won me over. Easily one of the best thin crust bar pizzas I've ever had. There isn't a lot on the menu but when you make pizza this good, you don't need to. read more

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We recently were in Norwalk for work and was very excited to try the iconic pizza from the area. It was very good! We had cheese and pepperoni. I wish we had more time in Norwalk to try some of the other flavors but happy we got to try the classics. The cheese was very good read more

Colony Grill - Cheese and pepperoni pizza - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

We sat outside for lunch today as it was a beautiful day. It was our 6 year olds birthday. The pizza is always delicious. The staff was fantastic. Our server heard me mention it was his birthday and when his pizza arrived it included a candle in the center and we all sang happy birthday. She was wonderful with the kids and the adults. My biggest regret is not taking down her name so I can include it in this review. She was working outdoors today around noon. Thank you for making our day special. read more

If you live in Fairfield County and haven't tried Colony, you're truly missing out. This is the best thin crust pizza in CT. I get the hot oil pizza with crispy bacon and sometimes I add stingers too. One of my favorite things about every Colony Grill, since I've also been to Fairfield and Milford, is the "Wall of Heroes" which honors those who have served in uniform as first responders or members of the United States Armed Forces. It's unique to them and truly makes it a place worth eating at knowing they support those who have served our country. Inside, they also have gigantic booths for larger parties. Our waitress was super quick with everything and answered all our questions about what was on tap, I only wish they had a different flavor of Downeast because creamsicle doesn't pair to well with pizza, at least not for me. read more

Colony Grill - Hot oil and crispy bacon pie - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Love colony pizza! I love getting the salad pizza but with the cheese and sauce. This place is always busy so be prepared for that. All of the colonies resemble each other and have tasted the same so you can just pick your favorite. They are nice and clean looking. read more

Colony Grill - Salad Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Love this pizza! First time there and I got the plain cheese. Perfectly crisp, and thin with the perfect amount of cheese. Will be coming back! Also I didn't know this but they are personal size! read more

Colony Grill - Cheese pizza, and sausage pizza - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

After reading numerous reviews touting "hot oil" on a pizza, my first thought was of an old movie, The Hunchback of Notre Dame (the original b & w, 1939 version), where Quasimodo dumps cauldrons of hot oil from the parapets of the old cathedral onto the hoi polloi below. All this in an attempt to save the peasant girl, Esmeralda, (played by a young Maureen O'Hara, truth be told, my first crush) from being burned at the stake. Back to the pizza...NOOOO, not oil produced at a very high temperature causing mouth-roof burn. It's pepper-infused hot oil. And, it is just the right amount of heat. My foodie friend, Pots & Pans, and I are gaining weight eating our way through all the iconic pizza parlors in CT. This is definitely one of them. On a recent listing by The Daily Meal of the 101 best pizzas in the USA, Colony Grill ranked 43rd. We both agreed the pizza (all one size) is very excellent. The crust is super thin, just a little charred on the bottom. Definitely not chewy. The cheese was excellent, as was the sausage which we both ordered. It was definitely a unique experience that, we both agreed, was 5-star worthy. Note that The Colony Grill has four locations in CT. We ate at the Norwalk location in a very warm, clean, inviting setting. Our server, Kelly, was great. All protocols for COVID were followed. Two things to end on: (1) Pots & Pans, as per norm, eats pizza with a knife & fork, and (2) it would've been so much better if Esmeralda was sitting across from me, instead of Quasimodo. Overall, TCG is definitely on our dance card for future dances! read more

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Went here after a trip to the maritime aquarium with my family and 3 children (all under 3) and we had a reallly good time. I liked how it was laid back enough to feel comfortable bringing the kids (no one looking at you/judging if for having kids in a restaurant which some places do). There were also a bunch of other families with babies, and the wait staff was really good with them as well (joking, playing and laughing with them) Now the pizza was also really good. Different from normal pizza, but delicious. It was very thin, almost like an appetizer style pie. Definitely can eat one by yourself. Would go back again :) read more

Can't say this enough but 5 STAR. we showed up with a party of 12 including 5 kids and were seated promptly and had a comfortable space in a family friendly yet upscale pizza restaurant. The server was great and attentive. Everything came out timely and cooked to perfection. Pizzas were so good that after order 6 different pizzas for the table we ordered 1 more for the table and one to go. They called them personal size but two people could easily split a pie. Ingredients were fresh too! Drinks weren't the greatest. But acceptable. I get an old fashioned at most places I go to and this was probably the only thing I wouldn't rave about in the place. Bathrooms were even clean, which to me always is indicative of a clean front and back of house. read more

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No other place can top Colony's hot oil thin crust pizzas! I always get the hot oil pizza with cherry pepper, onion, & sausage top notch When relatives from California are here for a visit, I introduced them to colony and they are blown away. Their pizzerias in the west coast are not very good, aka dominos... Service is always excellent, and the ambiance really capturing the pub vibe ! read more

Colony Grill - Cheese Pizza with hot oil, cherry pepper, onion, sausage - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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I myself being a newbie in Norwalk and a vivid pizza lover; I think it's good to say that I found my favorite pizza place. This is my second time at the colony grill and thoroughly enjoyed the ambience and food. The restaurant gives out an upscale setting for a pizza place but I believe it's still reasonably priced. The pizza is a simple selection of a think crust and wide range of toppings. I usually like the pepperoni and stingers on my pizza. Normal portions would serve 1 pizza for one person. They also have a decent beer collection on the tap with pitchers available. If you are in the mood for a happy pizza and a beer I can vouch that this would be the perfect match!! read more

Yeah I've been wanting to try as much regional pizza as I can every time I go to the east coast, and Colony Grill is an awesome spot in Norwalk, CT. They have super thin pizza, like almost paper thin. Their unique thing here is their hot oil pizza. Honestly probably my second favorite condiment on pizza of all time, just below honey on pizza. The hot oil was nice and spicy, and added a perfect amount of kick to the pizza. Highly recommended. My one gripe with this place is the pricing. You kinda build your own pizza here. You start with a plain base pizza, and you have to pay for each additional topping that you want to add. I can see it getting very expensive if you want a pizza with any kind of complexity. The venue here is quite nice. There's sports games playing on the TVs, and it's very cozy overall. I feel like it would be a nice place to drink and chill with friends. Also, Dave from One Bite Pizza Reviews came here and gave this place and 8.4. That's how you know it's good! read more

We have been here a lot but not in the last few months Tonight was super busy but staff is always gracious That said, it took almost an hour from ordering to get our pizzas Something is off - the kitchen, priority to take out- no clue but tonight's experience was not typical and not fun. Managers need to do better We will try again . read more

Delicious thin pizzas that are not completely burnt with charred carcinogens like other pizzerias ie Pepe Pizza, in Fairfield CT. The prices are reasonable. Our waitress was friendly and professional. We were seated immediately at 7pm on a Monday night in late June of 2024. The pizzas were brought to our table within 15 minutes of ordering them. The Colony Grill is quite large with many booths for seating and is located underneath the Waypointe Apartment Complex in Norwalk, CT. read more

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The first few times I've eaten there or ordered from Colony the food was good. Most recently I feel the quality has somewhat gone down. My last experience was a take out order. There are parking spaces marked clearly for "pick up" orders only. Well not this trip. That helped in knocking off a star. By the time I found a spot my food was cold. Their fault ? Not really but their customers need to be respectful and someone from the restaurant should check the spots and make an announcement to patrons who are illegally parked. read more

Great place to watch sports games and enjoy quality pizza! I like mine well done for a nice crispy crust, service is always fast and easy! read more

Colony Grill - Meatball, onion, hot oil pie - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Came this way after our trip to the aquarium after seeing that they had very good pizza. So straight to it, I'll never be a thin crust guy. I live right near a Rico's and honestly don't care for it. The flavor is excellent. The sauce is very good as well. They have hot chili oil for the table which is also a nice addition to the pizza. We ended up getting another for the ride home. The cost is also very good for what you're getting, our table had 3 pizzas with toppings on all, 2 sodas and a beer and it ended up coming under 60 dollars. Enjoyed and would definitely come back if in the area. read more

Colony Grill - Pizza - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

It's been a while since I've had Colony Grill and first time at the Norwalk location! We ordered takeout online on a Saturday night and it was about an hour wait. However, the online ordering system tells you that so we knew what to expect. They also have indoor dining available and the dining space is quite large with lots of social distancing. I think next time I would opt for dine-in so we can enjoy the pizza straight out of the oven! As pretty much everyone already knows, the Hot Oil pizza is a must-have from here. There's something just so unique about the hot oil, I love the kick that it adds. My husband loves super spicy so we also got the stingers. Admittedly, that was too much for me in terms of spiciness but it's easy enough to just take them off. I would have been fine with just the hot oil. We also got a pie with anchovies. Just so you know, the pies are pretty small and thin crust so as a rule of thumb I would say that one pie is for one person. In my opinion, the "well-done" option is the best in terms of crust crispiness and cheese cheesiness! read more

Colony Grill - Anchovies, hot oil, 1/2 cooked - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Pizza and Beer is the best combo! The hot oil pizza taste so great! The cheese and pepperoni is good too. I love my Orchard Apple beer with my pizza. The place is nice to eat in. The people serving are friendly. They show games on TV and have music. It is a nice place to go with a friend and hang/talk/catch up. Wish they had more drinks that are non alcoholic. The pizzas are a good size for someone who has a normal/fair appetite. Recommended! Outside there is a water fountain and I enjoyed my visit in the summer. One concern is just the parking. Half the time you cannot find parking and have to go around to find. read more

Really good location out of the many that are part of the Colony chain. We like to eat outside and people watch, it's part of the restaurants and businesses at the Waypoint apartments. If you've never been to Colony, they do bar style pizza, thin smallish individual. They only do pizza, their vegan option is the salad pizza and they offer gluten free crust. Hot oil is their big thing, it's not terribly spicy by itself usually but is pretty hot. It keeps you coming back for more. Service is always excellent, Larry was our server and great, even though we were the only ones outside on off hours before the regular dinner rush we never felt forgotten about. Really good bar that sticks to a strict menu and does it well! My personal fave is their brunch pizza which is only available Saturday and Sunday mornings I believe read more

Colony Grill - Receipt - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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While visiting a friend in the area, I was told that Colony Grill was a must-visit. I can understand why. It's a chill restaurant with a bar and TVs airing sports. My large group and I were sat soon after we entered. Our waitress was not the best. She spilled a beer on herself and the table and did not bring a new beer. She also messed up our order for two of the pizzas and showed no remorse when we told her. Nor did she offer to have the pizzas corrected. It took a very long time for us to get our pizza. People who were sat after us continued to receive their orders (I'm not sure if this was the fault of the restaurant or our lousy waitress). Our waitress could have given us an update on our order. Instead, she was MIA, which she was for a majority of our visit. We split 4 pies amongst 6 people. I think this is the best option when coming here as a group so you can try different toppings. Each pizza was so delicious. We were given different seasonings to put on the pizza which is always a great addition (we were offered garlic but never received it). The crust of the pizza was crunchy. A little on the oily side regardless of if you add hot oil or not. However, I will say that the hot oil is a great spicy touch to the pizza. I would return to this establishment for the food in hopes that the table service is improved. read more

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My friend and I strolled in around 9PM on a Saturday night to grab a drink and try out the pizza. My first observation was the very cool décor against the exposed brick interior, and the space itself is deceivingly large once you step inside. The place itself was pretty crowded which is always a good sign, but luckily we were still able to grab a table.    If it's true that "simplicity is the ultimate sophistication" Colony Grill is spot-on. The menu is short, sweet, and to-the-point (just pizza!). Our waitress was great, as she allowed us to sample a beer that we had never heard of. For two beers, and two pizzas (one hot oil, and one pepperoni) our bill ended up being $36 plus tip. The pizza was delicious and I'd put it in the conversation with some of the famous New Haven pizzerias. I would definitely return! read more

Colony Grill - Pepperoni (front) and Hot Oil (back) - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

Delicious pizza. We stick to the basic pies. We usually order one of each: Hot Oil, Stingers, Sausage, and Pepperoni pizzas. read more

Colony Grill - PERFECTION. Hot Oil pie with sausage. - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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Love the food here, favorite pizza place. Amazing vibe and great service, love the personal pizza

Great thin crust pizza, but that is literally it. They do not serve anything else. I'm not sure what they grill in the back, a true mystery.

Hot oil & salad pizza is so good Thin crust and still tastes fresh even though it's part of a chain read more

Chances are, if you live in Fairfield County, you already have tried Colony or have at least heard of it. If you love thin crust pizza then this is the place! One of pies they're famous for is the hot oil and sausage. I also love the pepperoni. The pepperoni itself is sliced big and thin. One thing to keep in mind, they serve pizza only! No sides. No salad. No dessert. The Norwalk location has a really nice outside seating are. read more

Colony Grill - Outdoor seating are in Norwalk - Pizza Near Me - Norwalk, Connecticut

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What I miss most about living in the area, is my weekend pizza at colony. They have hands down THE BEST pizza, and you can't beat the hot oil with pepperoni - always worth the tummy ache you may or may not have after it haha. If you're gluten free or dairy free, they also have options for food sensitivity's which is super nice to see. read more