We wanted good Mexican food today so headed to Taco Central in Ansonia. When we arrived the open…read moresign was off and the doors were locked. Bummer, as drove 20 minutes in terrible winter weather. I happened to notice the sign Retro next door. On a whim, I googled it. Great reviews. We decided to give them a try. Oh my goodness, the 4.9 out of 5 didn't lie. Out of 5, we give them a 7. Super cute, uber clean was our initial impression. Emily was behind the bar and quickly welcomed us in. We were their first customers as it had just opened. We told her about Taco Central being closed, no idea why and that this was our first time in. She was so friendly and explained pretty much everything about Retro, from it being family owned and run to what makes it special with recommendations and customer favorites. Her Dad is the owner, Gary and we quickly met him. He shared some history of the area, his background and really made us feel special, but what is special is the crazy delicious pizza we enjoyed. Probably the best pie we have had in the NE. Which is saying a lot. It's New Haven style pizza at its absolute finest. The dough, the crust, the San Marzano sauce (to die for), coupled with the cheese, and toppings. We built our own. Sausage (which he makes himself), black olives, mushrooms, hot oil, jalapeños omg!!!! The pie was so delicious. A tip, when your pizza comes out, let it sit a minute or two before grabbing a slice to let it jive together. They offer oregano, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese to add. It's not needed but was so appreciated. They have apx 3 TVs to catch a game as well as tables. The ambiance is casual, retro and fun. Great date night, family friendly and welcoming. There truly wasn't one thing missing. Plus, they offer great wine choices in six or nine ounce pours at reasonable prices. But unlike so many restaurants, they have lovely long stemmed wine glasses. Great selection of beer, including local craft beers on tap and full bar. Go with complete confidence. I don't know if they have parking behind the restaurant as we parked directly in front street side.

Better prices and better food I had chilli hot dogs for 10 dollars was a rip off. 1 dollar off…read morecorona s on Tuesdays is also too expensive. Copper city happy hour price for corona is 4.00.

Picked up a pizza with broccoli and spinach recently. It did the job but I didn't love it. The…read morecrust tasted a bit bland cracker-y and the sauce and cheese just weren't anything to write home about. The broccoli was very small pieces rather than full florets. Pros- I liked that they cut the pizza into many small slices, and service was fast and easy. Of the three places I tried pizza in New Haven - Pepe's, Zuppardi's, and La Legna - I liked La Legna the most.

12.19.25 They only have take out, to go orders here…read more I'm a little torn & conflicted with this review. I've been here a handful of times and they're a little inconsistent. The pizza is good and consistent though. It's not awesome like it is at their West Haven store, but it's good. Good flavors & toppings. They do make their own sausage for those meatlovers out there. Where i fall flat are with their meatball parm grinders. In my opinion they're nowhere as good at the pizzas. They do fall short with their grinders. I keep trying them to try and end up with a better result than the previous time but it hasn't happened. So I'll stick to their pizzas. The last time the meatball parm was barely warm. It cooled off or they didn't warm it enough. The pic shows the mozzarella cheese has cooled. The pic was taken as soon as I got in the car to leave. "We all know our cameras eat first." The flavor isn't really there either with their meatballs. Other than that, the flavor with their pizzas are good. Tasty cheese and sausage. Don't forget the fox on park birch beer though. It's a must. Crisp & refreshing. The store inside is very small. It is very clean though. They only have medium 14" pizzas. I tried for a small and was told only the medium. That's totally fine. No issues with that. Service is fine whenever I'm there. What is don't like is that you don't get a printed receipt. Only text or email it to you. I don't go for that. I need to check my receipts when I eat out. You never know. And speaking of never knowing. Most recent visit, I was surprised how one meatball parm grinder and one sausage pizza came to $39 and change. But i shrugged it off and paid. Made sure i grabbed to go menu to check price. I went down the street and pulled over to do the bath with their menu. What I came up with is they charged me for an additional topping. Not cool. Not good. I called them to mention what happened. They made good though. I explained who I was, that i just left. Gave them my name. They checked. They realized and said I'd receive a credit in a few days. Thankfully they were correct. I did see that charge go back on my credit card as a credit. Happy that they're trustworthy, which they are.

This is such a neat old school place. I love to go here with my love to share a pizza and salad. He…read moreusually gets the chicken parm with is excellent too! The staff is always so great and quick! This place always puts a smile on my face!

My picky, not so foodie friend ate here many, many years ago and she had a hankering to return, so…read moreof course we went. This was my first visit. Old school, no frills neighborhood favorite that I was glad to get to try. We arrived around 4pm and while the place was pretty filled, there was only a few minute wait. As others mentioned, there is no one to greet you at the entrance or tell you to write your name on the waitlist...so be sure to do that. Paper tacked on the wall. We received menus right away but it did take some time for our order to be taken. Clams casino, eggplant grinder, small cheese, and medium sausage ( crumbled), onions and peppers. Fresh brew iced tea, unsweetened. Our dishes did take some time to get to the table. Service was top notch! Thank you Coleen! She knew her stuff and gladly answered all our questions with a sincere smile. The clams casino dish was fresh, full of flavor and texture, and probably one of the best I have ever had. Really. The house made bread was incredible. The eggplant grinder was magnificent! Both pizzas were to our liking and tasted even better heated up the next day. Crowds were pouring in as we were finishing up, with a line outside. Restrooms clean, place very busy, and small parking lot. I would definitely visit again.

Boyfriend and I stopped in for Apizza we dined in The…read morepizza was fantastic wasn't our first time ordering from Barton's Thin crust charred on bottom similar to New Haven style pizza yummmmm Met the owner a sweet animal lover whom rescued Lyla the raccoon. Took care of the baby and made sure Lyla would be safe, When you pick up your pie be sure to purchase a pin with Lyla the raccoon on it all proceeds go to the rescue Again you won't be disappointed I highly recommend this place. Reasonably priced. Immaculately clean. We will be back soon

Amazing A-Beetz in Downtown Derby! I put this up against the big boys! BYOB! We had a salad, it…read morewas huge, fed four of us with more to spare. Meatball appetizer, balls were soft, balls were tasty... Balls were delicious! We had a half meatball and cheese and a bolognese and ricotta (The Dolly). OMG! Toppings were fresh and the sauce was legit! Crust is out of this world. Get your butt to Derby and grab a pie.

I haven't been to Roma in a while and decided I needed to grab dinner there tonight. Friendly quick…read moreservice and fantastic pizza. I highly recommend it

Roma's Pizzeria is in my neighborhood and I've tried them years ago and I wanted to give them a try…read moreagain. The last time I tasted their pizza, the pizza was okay. I decided to order a small Pizza with Peppers, Onions, and Sausage. The Pizza had a healthy amount of toppings but the Pizza was flavorless. The sauce was okay and the crust was crispy but just lacking flavor. I love a good Pizza and I wish I could have loved this one, but it's not in my top Pizza establishments. Although the Pizza was not the star of the show, the staff were definitely pleasant, had a big smile when I walked in, and provided good customer service.

Ive been going here for a few years now. Everything I've had is delicious. The pizza is top notch…read more The tomato sauce is superb. However, all of these item are just bit players, supporting actors, understudies, to the true star of the show... the garlic knots. Pillows of fluffy dough bathed in oil and garlic. These things are ethereal. If god made garlic knots, these would be them. Take a bite, and tell me they aren't made with love, I dare you

They are amazing! The pizza is always so good and service is great. They are so friendly and…read moreefficient. My favorite pizza place in the valley!

Santini's still makes one of the top pies in Connecticut. It's Greek pizza at its finest. I wrote…read morea 5 star review on another thread and my opinion of their pizza has not changed. Santini's pizza is right up there with the best. It may even be the best. It's definitely in my top 2 of all time. The cheese, the sauce and the sausage, all spot on delicious. And the crust is soooo buttery like a New York pretzel. Santini's simply makes the perfect Greek style pizza pie. 5 stars once again... that's a review.

I've lived next to this joint for years and never got pizza there cause the area looked a bit…read moreshady. Boy was I missing out. I ordered for delivery, and they were super speedy for a friday night. Best pepperoni pizza and ceasar salad of my life

Ordered a medium pie with 3 toppings. I was very pleased- thin crust and flavorful. Good place for…read morefamily meals. Worth the trip

Tried a new pizza combination today. The seasoning and ingredients made for a perfectly fresh…read morepizza. Taylor, our server was efficient organized and very professional. Truly an impressive contribution to a wonderful lunch experience. Plenty of free parking right in front of the restaurant. Everything was clean and the staff was happy and working well together.

Massimino's pizza is nothing to write home about. It's good when you're hungry, but Ansonia, Derby,…read moreand Seymour have some of the best pizza in CT, so the competition is fierce. Santini's, Zuppardi's Express, Roseland Pizza, Roma, and Zoe's are just some of the pizza spots that provides a much better experiences. The Valley is definitely a contender for pizza capital of the world, threating New Haven's reign. With that said, Massimino's needs to up their A game if they want to compete. Unfortunately, the pepperoni slice I had was just ok. The slice needed finess, pop, or tang; ordinary doesn't cut it in Connecticut. That's a review...

Attentive and friendly server. Good menu with Italian specialties. The linguini and clams in white…read moresauce was very good.

On my cheat days, I always head over to Albertos's. Great food and great people. Two thumbs upread more

We love Alberto's. The food is great. The Personal really nice. Prices reasonable. Easy access.read more