Large Sausage perfectly cooked. Crust was charred and tasty. Pizza sauce was flat and barely tasted. Could have used a little zip.

I'm in town on a short business trip and made it a point to check out Fuoco Apizza after seeing it featured on Barstool Pizza Review with Dave Portnoy--and I'm really glad I did because he was absolutely spot on. I ordered a large cheese pizza, and it has to be one of the best I've had in a long time. The crust was perfectly crispy with just the right amount of char, not greasy at all, and every bite was packed with flavor. You can really tell they use quality ingredients and put care into every pie they make. It's that kind of pizza where you immediately know you'll be thinking about it later. Honestly, I wish my wife and kids were here to try it with me--they would've loved it. I'm from California, and I can say I haven't had many pizzas back home that compare to this. It's that good. In fact, I ended up coming back a second time before heading home because I just couldn't pass up another chance to have it again. That alone should say everything. On top of the amazing pizza, the employees were friendly and welcoming, and you can tell it's a family-owned business that takes pride in what they do. That kind of atmosphere makes the experience even better. If you're anywhere near the area, I highly recommend stopping by Fuoco Apizza. Whether you heard about it from Barstool or not, it absolutely lives up to the hype. You won't be disappointed. read more

Wait time, lack of seating, prices. 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. read more

Another scenic day trip and a stop at Fuoco Apizza. Lots of TikTok hype so thought we'd try it out. We had a small half cheese and half pep and the Fuoco Special. Nice char, no flop, toasty cups. Pretty good pizza if you want a taste of New Haven. Yes, it's not Sally's but it's that style of pizza. Place was small but cool inside and the staff were busy but super friendly. I'd go back and try some other pies for sure. read more

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We've passed by Fuoco for years and finally had a good opportunity to pick up takeout for a gathering at a friend's house nearby. Definitely a smaller place, so you'll want to call ahead or come early if you want a table. Delicious pizzas with just the right amount of char to our liking. I especially liked the sauce on the margherita. We liked their buffalo wings and fried dough bites as well. Glad to support them and would definitely return! read more

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One of the best pizza spots around. Dining area is very small, and wait time is a little long but it's worth the wait. read more

Fuoco Apizza - Pizza Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

Finally has a chance to check out Fuoco while we were in the area. We went on a Saturday around 4:30ish. Were able to snag a seat, which we timed right as when we sat down it stated getting busy. No one comes to your table rather you go up to the counter and order and they bring it out to you. We started with garlic bread with cheese which was huge and delicious. My partner got his normal cheese pizza and I opted for bread chicken and roasted red peppers. Both of us very happy with our pizza. Great ingredients good chat. Only thing was sauce a little sweet but not a deal breaker. Can't wait to come back. read more

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This the best New Haven style around imo, pizza is charred to absolute perfection, the sauce is delicious 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. read more

Fuoco Apizza definitely lets its pizza do the talking! We started with the Caprese salad which was very fairly portioned for two people and abundant with toppings. The Bernardi pie was excellent - a great ratio of meatballs, ricotta, and sauce!! We actually liked how there was not mozzarella on this pie as we were better able to focus on the ricotta flavor. An overall unique dining experience by ordering at the counter as well as BYOB for all beverages as the only offerings are Foxon Park sodas and bottle water... We were told they do not serve tap water! We felt lucky to have gotten a table on a weeknight as there are only seven tables inside. They do appear to have some tables outside for warmer weather! Also the take out service seemed very busy! read more

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On a Sunday afternoon trying to avoid the Jets continue to ruin my life, I was inspired to head from Watertown for pizza. Originally, I was heading to Pepe's in Waterbury, but decided to go two more exits to give Fucco's a shot after hearing so much about it from the famous experts. It was really good. Completely NOT a substitute for Sally's, Little Rendezvous, Pepe's or the other pillars of coal-fired pizza in the area - but it's on par with the best of the Torrington-area pizza spots making some noise north of New Haven. I ordered the Wooster. I loved their sauce. The garlic and tomatoes were perfect. Of all the aforementioned places around, these tomatoes are the most flavorful. The crust was good. Edges had a nice char. Closer to the middle was floppy. But that's the pice you pay for the good and rich tomato sauce. All in all, tasted delicious. I'd be thrilled if it was my local pizza joint - but it's not in the same air as the big guys. I also ordered a house salad which was fantastic. Borderline amazing for the venue. I went off the Italian script and got their chipotle dressing. Really fresh. Excellent. Regarding service, I have to be honest and I don't like the order at the counter and just have food runners business model. It detracted from my experience at Marzano in Torrington and here at Fucco's, too. Brings up so many other questions regarding tip and more drinks, etc. Don't love it. But I get it. Hard/impossible to find staff. With the service model and size of the tiny dining room - I'd file Fucco's as essentially take out only. If I'm in town, I'll be back. But if I'm headed that direction, there's no way I'm passing Pepe's or traveling only another 15 min to Little Rendezvous. read more

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It seems a lot bigger then it is. Parking is a fair size in the back, but takes forever to get out thanks to the lights. There is warm weather seating outside, and about fiv me tables or so inside. The pizza was good for pizza, but honestly not outstanding. IMHO, their clams could have used a sauce. It has a nice crisp, and the crust was thin. The cashier would bring your order to the table. Water is bottle, soda is Kool and apparently you can BYOB (at least according to the couple next to is!). read more

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Pulled into Fuoco Apizza at around 12:15 PM on a Friday afternoon. Easy parking in the back of the restaurant. Rear entrance to the restaurant with no steps so handicapped accessible is really good. When I think Fuoco, I'm thinking rock 'n' roll heavy metal hard hitting in your face pizza. What I got was a bougie young lady sending out the vibe that we are lucky to be there. Glanced at the menu, and ordered a large pizza with sausage. Also ordered two of the East Haven drinks which where I think 32 ounces each. Now here's where it gets hoity-toity and disrespectful, keep in mind, this is Cheshire, and not in a high crime area so... We pre-pay for the frekin pizza and include a tip. My thoughts kick in.... So we're gonna sit down and eat this pizza but beforehand, predict what kind of tip for service we're gonna leave. And I'm looking at this bougie girl showing no respect to me, and I'm wondering no tip, 5%, 10%, or whatever....but I went with 20%. After about a 15 minute wait the pizza arrives. The sausage was lightly spread on the pizza, almost like they're weighing out a quarter of a pound. I was not used to seeing this little sausage on a pizza. And my opinion, much more sausage was needed on the pizza. The pizza sauce was unflavored, and needed spices and salt. It was almost like it was out of a plain tomato sauce can. The cheese was on point, with a nice taste and perfectly spread with a generous amount. The crust had a New Haven vibe, burnt around the edges crispy, a little bit burnt on the bottom, and definitely New Haven style. There was a serious flop to the pie though. The first bite proved this pizza needed something. I asked for the Parmesan cheese and salt. I also added the crushed hot pepper flakes. This jazzed it up a little bit. This was not the best pizza or even close to the best pizza I've had. So driving one hour to taste this arguably in your face pizza, became a disappointment The restrooms were clean. The tables are clean, and the inside decoration to me is overrated. I don't like the half booth with chairs on the other side of the table. So as I sit here writing this review, I am between a three and a four. I wanna say this place is overrated, but I'll probably catch flack for it. So I'm gonna give it three stars Fuoco, If you're gonna act online like the pizza is in your face, hard hittin, and heavy metal, maybe change the vibe from what is actually experienced from your guests! What you are... you are bougie, with staff treating us like we should be thankful we're in there. Your pizza is overrated I'm sorry to say this is a one and done for me. Roseland, Zuppardi's , and Christo's are a lot better choice. In my opinion, this is not a top 5, nor top 10 in Connecticut for pizza. Top 20 maybe read more

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Coal fired oven, thin crust pizza. If you like thin crust pizza like I do, you'll love Fuoco Apizza too. We went here after reading good things about it. I'm glad we did. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Our pizza was ordered and delivered to our table in about 15 minutes. It was bigger than we expected. The toppings were loaded all over the chewy thin crust pizza with the perfect char on the crust. The store is bright enough and clean. I knew we were in for a treat when as I was holding the door for exiting patrons they volunteered that the pizza was very good. My excitement was justified. We will be back. read more

Fuoco Apizza - Cheese, sausage, meatballs, roasted peppers, and big fresh mushrooms. - Pizza Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

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Some of the best pizza in CT, no doubt about it. I've been a few times now and it hasn't disappointed at all. Small area for inside dining, small patio outside as well. You won't go wrong with whatever you order! Great char, stable slices, and toppings on point. Love it! read more

Fuoco Apizza - Pizza Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

5.13.25 Another outstanding win with a pizza place. Their pizzas have been nothing short of amazing. Delicious and spot on every time. Started coming here very recently and have become a regular in a short amount of time. They have your pizza ready in no time. We didn't have to wait long at all. Perfectly cooked to perfection. This is my 2nd of the three kings of pizza as they call themselves. And they're pretty close to that make with their pizza making skills. They have just the right amount of char on their pizzas. There's a decent size parking lot behind their building. A long narrow hallway you enter through the back door which opens up to their dining and the pickup counter. The restaurant itself is simply decorated and is always been very clean when I've been here lately. The service is nice and attentive. read more

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Finally tried Fuoco's! I called in 3 small pizzas to go: soppressata, spinach and ricotta, and garlicky shrimp. I asked the lady that we needed 40 minutes for pick-up, and it was ready when we got to the restaurant. We enjoyed all of the pies. But I think the crowd favorite was the garlicky shrimp. I'm not usually a big fan of seafood on my pizza, but wow, this really surprised me. The soppressata was really good with added onions. Next time, I'm trying the moneyhots for some spicy treat! The pizza was super thin, with a perfect char, and no flop. I can't wait to go back! read more

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I got my hair done and by the time I was done it was lunchtime and I was hungry. Hubby came to pick me up and Fuoco was on the same street so we decided let's go get pizza. It was a good choice because the pizza was delish. Definitely will return and recommend to others! read more

Fuoco Apizza - Pizza Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

Food is great, lived up to the reputation. Loved the metal in the background. Well definitely come back

The pizza here is mediocre ( especially in a state with several nationally renowned pizza restaurants). it's soggy and lacks the quality of other CT pizzerias. Another item on the menu we ordered was the grilled chicken salad. Instead of a piece of freshly grilled chicken breast it came with chicken breast which had been soaked in oil and heavily seasoned. So, instead of a healthier choice of grilled chicken on a salad it tasted like a couple tablespoons of oil and enough salt for a daily basis. There was no description about the preparation of the chicken on the menu regarding the marinade, as would be customary. And, based on previous comment, the owner doesn't really care either. read more

I really liked the white clam apizza except the crust part. I found it very close or as good as pepes for all parts of the white clam pizza except the crust. it burned alot of the crust. if the crust was less burnt it would be number one for me. would give it another try for sure because 85% of it was great. read more

Omgg!! My coworker and I were in Connecticut for work and our other coworker recommended us this gem. Such a great pizza spot in Cheshire, CT! It's walk in and order over the counter type of service. Kind of small shop, but they did have tables inside and outside if you wanted to eat there. The customer service was friendly and quick. I got the gluten free cauliflower crust pizza and my coworker got the regular crust one and both were amazing!!! read more

Fuoco Apizza - Top: small cauliflower crust with sausage, fresh basil, and garlic Bottom: small reg crust chicken bacon and ranch pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

I got the sausage and pepperoni pizza. It was very good. I'm here for the weekend from florida and there's nothing like up north pizza. The flavor was spot on, I love the thin crust. And love when the pepperonis that cup, it just makes the taste better. Family owned restaurants like this are always the best. The cheesesteak eggs rolls were okay. My friend had the chicken parm sandwich and said it was good. There's parking foxon park soda is made in Connecticut, which is so cool to me. The birch flavor was very good. There's parking out back that is free which is amazing. The bathroom was clean as well. read more

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I was so excited to try this place and it truly lived up to the hype! We came here at around 5pm on a Friday to dine in and I was surprised to see some tables available! The space is small and feels nice and rustic. We ordered at the counter and our food took less than 15 minutes to come out. We got the Philly egg rolls to start and we loved those. I got a small pizza with breaded chicken and eggplant which was delicious. I ordered it light bake because I'm not huge on char and it was perfect. Their pizza sauce is just spectacular. I would definitely buy it if they sold it. My husband got the burrata which he enjoyed but felt needed more prosciutto. We can't one to come back to dine in again! Carry out was very busy though so be sure to order early! read more

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I really like Fuoco Apizza. I like this style of Apizza and old school New Haven flavors. My last trip I had the "Burrata Pizza A bald bites favorite- burrata, mozzarella, pecorino, prosciutto, basil, balsamic glaze." It was unique and delicious. My only gripe is the ordering process. It's online ordering preferred. Online ordering is fine but I like to customize. Also, I hope the place expands a bit. read more

This is the best pizza in central CT. I have been wanting to try for a while now and it didn't disappoint. Got two smalls. One meatball and one pepperoni and mushroom. Phenomenal pizza. If you are looking to get to as close as possible to New Haven pizza and don't wanna drive there, this place is your best bet. It's a little small inside so I would suggest to order to go. It takes about an hour or so on busy nights, maybe more. However it's worth the wait. Must try if you live in central CT! Blows away these cheap pizza places in Plainville, Southington, and Bristol. 4 stars because it's small and longer wait than normal but again it's worth it. If you like pizza, it's a MUST TRY. read more

I thought the pizza was very good, similar to those pies from New Haven. If you feel like some apizza and don't want to drive to new haven, this is a perfectly fine option. It is a small place with a few tables and the service is informal, meaning you order the pizza at the counter, sit down and they bring it to you. The pizza came out super fast and the place seems busy with a lot take out. Prices were reasonable as well and overall a solid option for pizza while in the area. read more

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Im not sure about the food but both times we tried ordering a pizza - we were told it would be an hour+ ... we are not going to order / eat dinner at 3 or 4 pm just to get a pizza within 30 minutes! Cheshire has PLENTY of good pizza places that do not make their patrons wait an hour plus for ONE large pizza with two toppings. Ridiculous. read more

Now this place is fantastic I grew up in New Haven with Sally's back in the day my all time favorite but this pizza IMO is some of the best you will find in CT period a must try, this is a regular spot for us and it never disappoints! read more

Excellent pizza with thin crust. Very flavorful! Wings were delicious as well! Will be going back. Highly recommend!

WAY too expensive for poor quality. I just paid $64.41 for a small margarita pizza, 10 buffalo wings, 10 BBQ and a "cheesy" "garlic" bread. Pizza was cold for a 5 min ride from the store to my home, wings were soggy when ordered well done, almost no cheese or garlic on the "cheesy garlic bread" Never returning and will let everyone I know not to come. read more

Fuoco Apizza - This is WELL DONE?? - Pizza Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

A real find! Part of a trio owned by the same family, this place takes the cake for casual atmosphere, friendly and fast service, and absolutely delicious pizza. New Haven traditionalists will enjoy the char and irregular shape. For those of us that prefer the tang and cheesiness more than the char, this pizza also delivers on that front, leaving everyone happy. Pro tip - the entrance is in the back in the parking lot. Highly recommend. read more

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I actually liked Fuoco better than Sally's. Several tables inside but not a huge place so probably more of a carry out spot. Really enjoyed my mozzarella & sauce pie and recommend it to everyone. read more

Fuoco Apizza - Pizza Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

If you're a metal head and love pizza, this is your place. The people there are great. The pizza and wings are phenomenal and they play classic metal music. I mean seriously, it doesn't get better. My husband and I love this place! read more

Going downhill! Lazy owners. Chicken cutlet they use are frozen. Like come on try harder guys sheesh

Being on CTs list of top 20 pizza places, we had to drive out and give it a try. They have a decent parking lot in back and some tables out front. There are tables inside, with a TV, but this place is primarily a take out restaurant. We were there about 4 on a friday. It wasn't too busy, but takeout was picking up. Eating in, we got menus and sat down. We ordered at the counter and paid. Our pizzas were brought out to us. They have bottles of Foxon Park soda, naturally, the best soda with a new haven pizza! The girls at the counter were pleasant and helpful. We ordered 2 small pizzas, a pepperoni and an upside down lemelin. The upside down has the sauce on top of the mozzarella. It didn't take long for thebpizzas to come out. They were hot and delicious! Coal fired, thin crust, not burnt, lots of cheese, crispy pepperoni. All the good stuff. We finished it all! My husband said he was full, but couldn't stop eating it! If your in Cheshire, stop here for a great pizza! See Dave Portnoy's pics on the wall, as well as 1 of Uber Deb. We miss her. read more

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Love the pizza, been coming here for the past few years. The large pies seem smaller, charge a few more dollars but please no shrinkflation! read more

No contest, the best pizza I've had in New Haven and surrounding areas. Perfection in a bite, balanced char, fat and acid. Thin and crispy. Charred and cheesy. Light and satisfying. It would be worth driving out to Connecticut just for this place alone. The plain cheese pizza was perfection, and the clam pie beat out Pepe's for me. The clam pie was an unexpected order for this spot but we were so pleasantly surprised by it, just perfect execution, no skimping on the fresh clams. This place is rising in the ranks for a good reason. The owner is super passionate and the way he talking about his business is inspiring and he deserves the success and recognition. I can't wait to return. read more

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I've been following the advice of renowned Connecticut apizza aficionado, Dave Lemelin for years and made the pilgrimage to Fuoco today based on his suggestion. And it was a solid five star experience. Perhaps the very best. read more

I was having a pizza craving and the usual place I go to was closed on Tuesdays so I decided to try Fuoco. I placed my order over the phone ordering my usual- a small red pie light baked. I also asked for extra grated cheese. Not mozzarella but the grated cheese that comes on top of a red pie. I was never told extra grated cheese was an extra cost. When I arrived my total was $15 when the menu says a small red pie is $12. When I asked why it's $15, I was told bc of the extra pecorino. Really? An extra charge of $3 for grated cheese??? There is not a single pizza place in New Haven (including the very popular ones) or Cheshire I have been to that charges anything for extra grated cheese on a red pie, let alone 3 bucks. However, I do understand that different establishments have different rules so I'm not annoyed with the extra charge, I'm annoyed at the amount and that it was not told to me when I ordered. I do not know how a $3 charge for grated cheese is justifiable. How does grated pecorino cost the same as adding meat? And if you are going to charge that much, that should have been communicated when the order was placed. A simple "that will be an extra" would've gone a long way. When I brought this to the cashier's attention when I picked up my order and told her that I wouldn't have gotten the extra pecorino had I known it was $3 (in other words, that was my polite way of saying you should have told me that), there were no apologies, only a dry "it's already been made." Ok no problem. That being said, I did enjoy the pizza. But I'll stick to my usual place when in Cheshire. Unfortunately, had the customer service here been better, I would've returned despite the extra charge. Kindness goes a long way. read more

When Your favorite New Haven is on Vacation you need to look at your Instagram/Yelp Elite friends pages and check out their recommendations. Let's just Jason didn't steer us in the wrong direction. Wow just wow been wanting to try this place for a while. Great solid pie that definitely can give those New Haven Apizza 's a run for their money. On site parking and closer than New Haven and wasn't disappointed. Pie had a nice undercarriage, slight chew to the crust familiar coal tinged edge, nice sauce and quality toppings. Definitely will be coming back to check out another one of their Specialty Pies. read more

Fuoco Apizza - Fuoco Special - Pizza Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

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