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!

Always a great experience and great people, service is awesome and prices aren't that bad. Food is…read moreabsolutely delicious, we especially love the Sicilian pizza and pasta.

After landing at Tweed, we were hungry and tried Aniello's for an early dinner. Loved the…read moreold-school vibes, and all of the food arrived quickly. So impressed by the pizza, which was nice and cheesy with a great bake on the crust. Good meatballs too. While our waitress was nice, we were seated right next to the area where all the waitresses gather and answer phones, and the entire time we heard them talk about every person after they hung up. Not saying they weren't valid in what they may have been talking about, but as a customer, it was a bit uncomfortable. Just something to be mindful of if customers are in ear shot.

Having had Sally's Apizza on my bucket list for what feels like forever, I was beyond excited to…read morefinally cross it off. Having already tried Frank Pepe's up the street, this was stop number two on my quest through New Haven's legendary "Big Three." ​We arrived around 8:00 PM on a Wednesday evening on our drive back to RI from Pennsylvania, hoping the line wouldn't be too bad, knowing they closed at 9:00 PM. Luckily, there were only about a dozen people ahead of us, and we were seated by 8:30 PM. The place only has about 15 to 20 tables inside, but they do a fantastic job turning them over, and the host was super friendly and professional right from the start. ​The dining room has that perfect old-school feel - clean, warm, and completely inviting. Our server, Jessica V., was exceptional. Even though it was the end of what was likely a long shift, she was cheerful, super friendly, and attentive. My partner, feeling dehydrated after our long drive, requested a pitcher of water, and Jessica was happy to bring one out to her. ​We ordered a Large Mozzarella & Tomato Sauce Pie, and it was as close to pizza perfection as you can get. You could tell right away that they use top-quality ingredients. The vibrant sauce and mozzarella balanced each other out beautifully on a nicely charred, coal-fired crust. We completely devoured the entire thing, and it easily earned a spot in the top three pizzas I've ever had in my life. To go with the pie, I had a Two Roads "Two Juicy Zero" non-alcoholic beer, which was super refreshing and ideal since we still had a two-hour drive ahead of us. ​In my humble opinion, I give a very slight edge to Sally's over Pepe's, though I'd probably need to try them side by side to make a final call. All in all, it was a fantastic experience, and we loved every minute of it. A huge thank you to Jessica and the Sally's team! We will definitely be back the next time we're passing through!

We used to love to go to Sally's, but we have not been in the area for sometime. So, we did the…read morenext best thing. We ordered it delivered flash frozen from Goldbelly, which is a great website. We picked out several and just last night finished the last. We should have also ordered pasta, because there pasta is great, but next time. They have the best pizza and pasta. The frozen is just as good as being there. But being there is so great. The place is clean and spotless. It is so cute and it is pretty big. It can get crowded, but you will get a seat. The service is so nice. Many of the people have been there forever. They know the menu well and will help you. They are fast and never rush you. We tried their pizza with onion and potato and I did not love that, but I have had ever other pizza they sell. We have tried all their pasta. The place is great!

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.

Great food and service when I visited on a Monday early afternoon. Awesome neighborhood vibe…read more Highly recommend!

New Haven has no shortage of great pizza, but Zuppardi's absolutely deserves to be in the…read moreconversation. Don't skip this one just because it's in West Haven and not right downtown New Haven with some of the other well-known pizza spots in the area. We've been a handful of times over the past few years, and it never disappoints. You walk in and immediately get those old-school pizza place vibes, followed up by excellent pizza with a great crust and just the right amount of chew, plenty of seating, and a solid beer selection. You can also pick up frozen pizzas to take home, though I can't really comment on those since we haven't tried them. As an added perk, parking has been pretty easy every time we've gone, especially compared to some of the more downtown spots. I just finished dinner (unfortunately not at Zuppardi's), and I'm NOT hungry, but writing this review is making me want some Zuppardi's right now anyway. It's definitely the kind of pizza that's easy to overindulge on... Go try it if you haven't, and go again if you have!

we love this place, my wife and I go a lot, there steak and cheese sub is to die for, the chicken…read moreparm you can not even finish, but most of all they are one of the very few that serves rolling rock beer

John & Maria's catered a party for 12, and every single dish was outstanding from start to finish…read more The chicken cutlets were absolutely incredible--perfectly seasoned, tender, and easily some of the best we've ever had. The eggplant rollatini deserves a special mention. You can truly taste that it's made fresh and fried daily. It's unlike any other version you'll find around here. The J&M salad was a perfect 10/10. The homemade dressing is so good they should seriously bottle it and sell it in stores! To top it all off, the assortment of pizzas was phenomenal. While you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu, the Shrimp Casino pizza and the Native Tomato Pie were absolute standouts and among the best pizzas you'll find anywhere. Whether you're dining in, grabbing takeout, or catering an event, John & Maria's consistently delivers exceptional quality, generous portions, and food made with care. We can't wait for our next order!

Finally hit up the third, major New Haven style pizzeria. We got here on the earlier side and…read moredidn't have much of a wait. While I knew we needed to do a basic tomato pie, we decided to do a second sausage with half pepperoni. While it was busy and the food isn't particularly, the wait isn't too bad. The pizzas were amazing. No, I haven't done side-by-side comparisons, but it's another great New Haven pizzeria to check out. I think the sausage might have been my favorite. Classic, old-style pizzeria with a great staff and I was happy we landed a booth.

I was in town visiting and decided to try a second pizza spot since New Haven pizza is such a…read morething. I'm a NY'er but love all pizza, generally speaking. I ordered a medium pepperoni pizza to go. I will say the pizza was delicious. Well done and very thin crust. Only thing I wasn't crazy about was the disproportionate share of cheese on the pizza. Could be better. I would recommend their pizza. Takeout was easy.

Little Italy Pizza Truck is a wood-fired pizza truck that opened in East Haven, Connecticut in…read moreAugust 2021. It was founded by pizzaiolo Luigi Bernardo Jr. The Bernardo Family plays a large role in Greater New Haven's rich pizza history. Family patriarch Luigi "Gigi" Bernardo immigrated to New Haven from Naples, Italy in the 1960s. In 1974, Gigi opened his own business "Gigi's Bakery" on Chapel Street where he made baked goods and pizza. The family moved the business to Grand Avenue in 1982 and they continued to operate it until Gigi's retirement in 2001. He passed away in 2009. Gigi passed down his culinary talents to his seven children (including sons Luigi Jr, Frank, and Arsenio who all became pizzaioli). Frank runs the New Haven Pizza Truck while Arsenio runs the New Haven Pizza Place. Luigi Jr continued his late father's legacy when he started his own pizza truck business dubbed "Little Italy". The truck travels around Southern Connecticut to craft delicious wood-fired pizza pies at wineries, breweries and festivals. My family and I recently tried some of Little Italy's delicious pies when we visited Rosabianca Vineyards in Northford. The winery frequently hosts pizza trucks and other food trucks on the weekends. My wife and I had previously eaten Bernardo Family-created pizzas from the New Haven Pizza Truck and New Haven Pizza Place. We were excited to try Little Italy's offerings. After looking over their menu, we decided to order and share the "Margherita" (white fresh tomato, basil and garlic) and the "Mashed Potato Bacon" (with caramelized onion). The Margherita was more of an American-style Margherita versus a Traditional Neapolitan-style Margherita, but still very good. The real star for us was the Mashed Potato Pie! The mashed potatoes had a perfect texture and the bacon and onions were so flavorful. It was perfect! Both pies had excellent crust and they paired well with our wine. We really enjoyed our experience with Little Italy and we hope to see them again!

Fabulous experience. Some of the best pizza anywhere. Friendly and gracious staff made our party…read morereally special. Gluten-free, vegan requests easily handled. Could not have been better! Thanks!

Had two pies, broccoli rabe and sausage and their pizza margarita, fresh mozzarella, basil and…read moretomato sauce. Both pies were great and recommended if those are your tastes. Great costumer service, very personable and friendly. This was take out and immediately after opening so ambiance wasn't rated, but I could see things happening there.

This New Haven style pizza (apizza) joint is nestled in North Haven. We would consider this to be a…read morewell-balanced pie. Not too thick. Not too thin. Enough char to show on your fingers. Melty cheese. Great specialty pies. Familiar New Haven sauce. We loved the staff and the laid back unchanged atmosphere. Great for a quick sit down or take out. We can't wait until the next visit!

Capotorto's Apizza Center is a New Haven-style pizzeria that opened in East Haven, Connecticut in…read more2003. It was founded by Ralph Capotorto. The Capotorto Family plays a large role in Greater New Haven's rich pizza history. Family patriarch Antonio "Tony" Capotorto immigrated to Connecticut from Italy in the early 1960s when he was just 20 years old. After serving in the military, he decided to open his own pizzeria. Tony opened The Apizza Center in Fairfield in 1968 and he would continue to operate it for 3 decades. Tony's sons (including Ralph) worked there over the years and became talented pizzaioli in their own right. Ralph trained and worked as an HVAC technician for a number of years before he finally decided to return to his culinary roots. Following the closure of the original Apizza Center, Ralph decided to open his own and continue the Capotorto family legacy. Ralph's best friend Scott Hartley (who also worked and trained at the original Apizza Center) opened his own pizzeria, The Nauti Dolphin, in Fairfield in 1983. Younger brother Nick Capotorto relocated to New Mexico around 2000 and opened his own Apizza Center in 2020. My family and I recently sampled some pies from Capotorto's Apizza Center. My wife was the first one to sample their pizza her job ordered some pies from there for a work pizza party. She was really impressed with the pizza and a short time later she surprised the rest of us by grabbing some take-out. The pies that we all enjoyed were a "Plain Tomato Pie", the "East Haven Masher" (mashed potatoes made with heavy cream, scallions and bacon), and the "Route 80 Commuter" (classic white pie buttered with ricotta cheese & topped with grilled chicken, sun dried tomatoes, fresh garlic & just the right spice). Crispy crunch with a good amount of char, good sauce, and excellent toppings! We were all very impressed. We look forward to ordering their pizza again!

I absolutely love this little piece of East Haven. It absolutely represents East Haven and…read moreeverything that makes it great. It has amazing Italian food, a sweet dessert section and hot chicken wings. The young employees there fit the culture perfectly. They are young, caring and nice. I have eaten here even though I typically take out. They have three little tables to eat at and a cute outdoor section to eat at.