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

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

Nice ambiance, very relaxed vibe and super clean. Not a ton of seating inside. We got super lucky that someone had just left so we squeezed in. We were dining with our toddler and they appeared to only have 1 high chair that was already occupied. Luckily our child was in a good mood and sat nicely in the booth with us. It is tight though so I can see having several high chairs creating a problem. You order at the counter and they bring your food out to you. Simple menu which I appreciate - it's better to master a small menu in my opinion. Everyone was super friendly and keeping busy. We had a New Haven style, a mozzarella and our friends ordered a sausage, cheese and eggplant. The sausage was excellent. The secret is definitely in their sauce - it was incredible. The crust was crisp and the pizza was really good overall. We got the dough bites which were ok - I found them to be super dense, I like them more light and fluffy. (But let's be real - we went there for their pizza, not dough bites.) It is a BYOB - just a heads up so you come prepared. Would definitely go back or maybe grab a pie to go and hit the nearby brewery. read more

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Imagine you're in the pizza business with your family since 10 years old. You open your own pizzeria in 2020, during the difficult business environment of the Pandemic. And you're absolutely killing it. Well known CT Bloggers, Foodies and Pizzaphiles sing your praises. Say you're one of the best. Their favorite. So much so, that people 30 minutes away like me know they need to visit ASAP for terrific Coal Fired New Haven Style Apizza. Now imagine, that it literally all burns down. That is the true story of George Constanti and Fuoco Apizza. That December 28, 2021 fire could have been the end, but luckily for everybody, George is not that guy. Fuoco Apizza is back as of January 2023. Fuoco is presently open for online takeout orders, although they also allow self-service dine in. I had planned to visit Fuoco shortly before the fire. The way people spoke about Fuoco, you just knew it was that good. Over one year later, and I have now had my chance to visit. Fuoco is every bit that good. I ordered an 18 inch "Money Hots", with pepperoni, sausage, long hot peppers, cherry peppers, Romano, mozzarella, hot honey and red sauce. The crust is as good as any of the greats' New Haven Style crust. Thin. The right mix of crisp and chewy. Good char. Up to the job of holding the toppings. Legit great crust. For me, what separates the absolute best pizzerias from the very good ones, is the sauce. I loved Fuoco's red sauce. Probably my favorite NHS place in terms of sauce flavor and quantity. Good mix of sweet and acidic. So great. I liked the Money Hots pizza a lot, but the flavor profile is so strong, that the toppings are not going to be for everyone, every time. The peppers are fairly hot. Not oppressively so, but I felt the sting in my mouth and in my stomach for a while afterwards. The pepperoni and the sausage were high quality and perfect. Given the heat of the peppers, the Honey Drizzle was a good idea for balance. If you like great pizza, and supporting fighters who have been tested and prevailed, you need to visit Fuoco Apizza ASAP. Five Stars read more

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We had the large cheese with garlic bread. Delicious! Fun decor, self service at counter with food delivery to the table. Good, quick service. read more

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Overall the New Haven tomato pie pizza was good. The sauce, olive oil and pecorino was good. The crust was very good. However the Clams on the white clam pizza were extremely chewy. The service counter/table set up was almost cafeteria style. I would say that the pizza itself was very good. But the inside was not really conducive for eating in. I would put it a notch below Zuppardis and Milestone but it was good. read more

I have been following along on Fuoco's Instagram page for the past 6+ months. I have been DYING to try it. We live in the town next door but just really haven't had the chance to go. When writing a pizza review - I hate to do it on take-out because quality unfortunately changes (IMO) when you're not eating it straight out of the oven. I dropped my son off for a birthday party a few miles away and had 2 hrs to kill - why not try it?! I always try a cheese pizza first when trying a new pizza place. It tells me everything I need to know about whether I'll come back to try others. The restaurant is a small narrow space. They have parking in the back. There are about 6 small tables. Actually - bigger than I thought it would be. I ordered a small cheese pizza. Got there about 10 mins sooner than they said it'd be ready. It was waiting for me. Still hot as I got out to the parking lot and lifted the cover. First impression: Irregularly shaped and far thicker than I wanted to see. It was thicker in some areas and thinner in other areas. The dough was sort of mushy - definitely not thin and crispy like I was hoping it would be (until it got super close to the crust and even then - the crunchiness was odd). The taste: it was good. The pie tasted decent. The cheese was delicious. The sauce was fine - nothing really special but tasted good. The flavor of the dough was really good but the consistency of the dough wasn't quite perfect. It was a bit of a miss for me. It doesn't mean I won't be back to try a large with toppings to see if it's better but at a 20 min drive from home - I'm not sure I'll become a regular. read more

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Really liked the soppressata pizza with hot honey it was delicious. The charred crust is great. Would definitely come back. The pizza came out quick. There's a small area to sit and the place is really clean. Love that you can see right into the kitchen. read more

Fuoco Apizza - Pizza Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

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The location is tiny and the entrance is one way and easy to miss, so keep your eyes peeled! Inside is quite small and can be a bit challenging to find a table when it's busy. However, take out is an option as well. Great wood fired pizza, but don't let me be the only judge - Dave Portnoy will tell you as well. read more

I haven't gone out for a GOOD pizza in a long time. There has been a lot of hype over Fuoco Apizza so I was excited to finally check them out. They are conveniently close by from my work too. Don't know why I haven't been by sooner. Fuoco has really set the bar high with their coal-fired pizza. The pizza is slightly and perfectly charred (or burnt) that it elevates the flavor. The crust was not too crunchy and the bottom wasn't soggy from the sauce. We went simple with our pie choices: Original Mozzarella, Margherita, and The New Haven. What makes it The New Haven pizza? It's a classic tomato pie with crushed tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, olive oil, pecorino. The sauce, cheese and spices lived up to the hype. A few months back, Dave Portnoy of Barstool Sports visited Fuoco and gave them a 8.5 one bite review. If you follow his pizza ratings--that is very high. The pizza, in my opinion, was some of the best New Haven style. I liked that the cheese didn't slide off with a single bit and I did not kill the roof of my mouth (iykyk). It's probably the best pizza around without traveling into New Haven and the best pizza local to Cheshire. Next time we will kick it up a notch and try pies with toppings. It's is a great casual lunch spot with a small indoor dining area and a nice outdoor patio to enjoy on beautiful days. Besides pizza, the menu includes salads, sandwiches, appetizers, wings and desserts. They carry Foxon Park soda... The birch beer is an absolute staple! I love that the menu is simple and not overly complicated. You order at the counter that looks into the kitchen then you choose your seat. The staff were very friendly and the pizza comes out very quick. The pizzas came out at different times because they were pulling the directly from the coal fire oven. The restaurant was not busy either for lunch, but they had a lot of takeout orders. Anyway, if you are a pizza lover, put Fuoco Apizza on your list. read more

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Fuoco holds the top 2024 spot for pizza for me. I can't believe it took me so long to review this place but I tried so many different pizzas here for a work celebration and all of the choices were spot on. The crust was cooked so perfectly and the sauce was perfect on each and every pizza. I will be frequenting this fine pizza establishment as much as I can because it is now my favorite in CT! read more

Great pizza, consistent. Yes it's a little pricey but they have daily specials they text you. Do it!

Went an hour before closing on a weeknight, so there was no crowd. The pizza was excellant. The decor is clean and trendy. The staff was very pleasant. read more

Nothing short of amazing delicious pizza. The sauce is the most flavorful and full body pizza sauce ever. You don't need a lot of topping the sauce it so good. The crust is great thin but still has chew, no cracker crust here... this is a must try! read more

A fantastic pizza place. I heard this one was rated highly and had to check it out. The place itself had limited seating and you just order at the counter and they bring it to the table. It was not a terrible wait and we got a mozzarella pizza. The crust and cheese were great. The sauce was good too. I would give it a 9.1/10. I cannot say it is the absolute best but it is high up there in CT pizza rankings. read more

bring a thick wallet! they don't provide take out priced menus, telling you to see their web site: WHICH HAS NO PRICES. order and hang on for your surprise! expect to sprinkle some parmigiana on your pie? if you want to put this always free pizza condiment on your apizza get slapped with a $2 surcharge. not worth the visit. pizza is just ok. customer service was not welcoming. read more

Great pizza and vodka parm! Never disappointed and super easy to order online! We have tried a lot of the specialty pies and all were good.

Pizza was tasty. Crust and sauce were on point. Some toppings lacked flavor, sausage in particular. Overall very good.

Pizza is decent but way overpriced. Over 25$ for a half 1 topping pizza, insane. Very disappointed.

I'll admit... Dave Portnoy's revue made me have to see if it's worth the hype... he under scored this place.... First you walk past the wall of fame and you know these guys are hitters... limited seating but it doesn't take long to get an AMAZING pie. The margarita pizza is fantastic! The perfect balance of garlic, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella and a clean simple sauce... the crust though! So thin and crispy, that coal fired goodness in every bite! I'm so happy to be in the area for a few months, I've been back four times already and the consistency is appreciated! read more

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The smell is simply hypnotic!!! Kk-so keeping this one brief...8.5 from Bar Stool Boy is a crap score! This is just about as equivalent to Sally's with far better prices and hands-down better service. Excellent crust that travels superbly with quality ingredients and a great attentive staff who all work cohesively to offer an excellent experience...and along with exquisite 'za, they have foxon park white birch!!! Perfect pleasing hot spot!!!! Love that you can see right into their clean kitchen. read more

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Decided to look at Dave Portnoy's review of this place and drove 45 mins for a large cheese pizza. First off the restaurant is so nice and clean inside, very modern inside and they also have outdoor seating. The manager was so nice and pleasant when I went in to pick up my order. Excellent service! Now about the pizza- me and my friend ate a slice each right away in the car to get the true experience like Dave. It was delicious. I tried not to set myself up and was thinking I'd be happy if it was just ok. Well it was really good and I love pizza - I've tried Sally's, Frank Pepe's, Modern and a few other ones that were rated very high and this can stand proud next to them. read more

Fuoco Apizza - Large cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

Counter service was prompt. Place is clean with casual ambiance, lost of parking with only 7 tables inside. We tried the mashed potato and bacon white pizza, meatza red pizza with added spinach and the Philly eggs rolls. Egg rolls are delicious, greasy and served with chipotle cream sauce. Pizza was greasy and a bit bland. Crust very nice with a good char. The white pie was skimpy on the bacon and added both salt and red pepper and would have added garlic if I could. Pizza is a good size, pricey but typical for Cheshire. BYOB, we got foxon soda which is delicious read more

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Pizza and service was fine. Not sure it is 8.5 but you will not be disappointed. If you are by yourself and want a soda to wash it down then be prepared to buy a size that you will not be able to finish. read more

Fuoco's serves up the best pizza I've had in Cheshire and is a decent representation of New Haven style pizza. As always, whenever I come to Connecticut I have to get pizza and Fuoco's was next on the list to try. I ordered a cheese pizza. Pizza was cooked to spec, crust was good, had good quality cheese and the sauce was OK. Overall, while it was a decent pizza, I thought it was a little meh. The cheese lacked the saltiness I'm used to and the cheese to sauce ratio was off. It doesn't come close to the flavor and execution of the other new haven style pizza places. It's good option if you're in town, but I would not go out of my way for it. I like that they have indoor and outdoor seating and the online ordering process was simple + easy. The people who worked there were nice too. read more

If you've read any of my reviews, you know I'm a complete pizza snob. There's the Holy Trinity in New Haven: Sally's, Pepes, and Modern, and then there's everything else. But in that list of everything else you have to consider Fuoco's near the top. It's a small place with only five tables. Beautiful char to their crust from a real fired oven. None of that Blodgett gas-oven nonsense. Really tasty sauce. Fresh toppings. One of the best pies I've ever had outside of New Haven. So if you're looking for a break from great New Haven style pizza from the Kings, this is a very good choice. read more

Fuoco Apizza - Pizza Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

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I hate to do this because it's hard to go against Portnoy but, this was not an elite pie. The crust was pure mush about 85% of the way through until some crisp began to kick in at the very end. As a native of the New Haven area, that's not how our pizza is supposed to work. The cheese and sauce quality were excellent. I suspect this was a case of bad execution rather than bad design. Had they cooked it a few more minutes, this might be a very different review. Unfortunately, you don't get a second chance to make a first impression. The meatball salad on the other hand was tremendous. I would definitely come back for the salad, but I'll be leaving the professional pizza game to places like Modern and Papa's. read more

Fuoco Apizza - Meatball salad - Pizza Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

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Cool place great pizza. I saw this place on Food Network and was not far from it's location so I went. Quick counter service, super friendly staff. The only issue was the use whole class including the belly. The clams were served whole, not chopped as I have seen every where else. It would have been 5star had the clams been slightly chopped read more

Oh, man I wanted to like this more than I did. Not to say it isn't good pizza. But for those of you who follow my pizza list, you know my heart belongs to Sallys apizza in New Haven. I certainly don't expect any pizza to be Sally's. But IMO that's the bar for me. I prefer coal fired Pizza. We tried the New Haven style with mozz. I found that the cheese to sauce ratio was not equal, but the cheese buttery. But tomato sauce definitely lacked tang. I'm always hoping, but RARELY receive, that perfectly tangy tomato sauce flavor that Sally's has mastered but is never matched. The crust certainly had some crunch and the undercarriage did also which is good. The chart was nicely represented. It was on the dryer side, and just overall neither of us were excited about it. I really feel that they are an ambitious crew giving it 100%. They do a tremendous take out business. Service is awesome. Dining in maybe fits 15 people. They serve Connecticut native Foxon Park soda. I sincerely wish them all the best, they offer a sold product. read more

Fuoco Apizza - Pizza Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

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Fuoco is a small pizza place that makes wood fire pizza. I have always passed by but never had the chance stop by and my Yelp friends said the pizza was delicious. I finally got the chance to stop by and I ordered a small bacon and half cheese pizza and sweet heat wings. The wings were delicious and crispy. They had the right crunch and fried to perfection. The pizza was good and the crust was crispy but the when I ate the bacon slices, the bacon was to well done and I had to hold the pizza with two hands because the undercarriage of the dough was not crispy enough. The service was good but it's basically self service. The pizza was good but I will definitely be back for the wings. read more

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Extremely over priced for the quality of the pizza. The whole pizza was chewy except the crust was pitch black. The sauce lacked flavor and cheese was not great. I figured it would have a nice crunch when I bit into it but instead it was like chewing on undercooked dough. Ontop of that 20 minutes after eating the pizza I was glued to the toilet for an hour. Never coming back read more

Great New Haven style pizza. After hearing good things about Fuoco's Pizza we decided to try it. We started with a Cyprus Garden Salad. Plenty of salad for three of us to share. We then ordered a large cheese half pepperoni, half bacon pizza.Definitely New Haven style pizza with a delicious thin crust cooked to profession, good sauce with plenty of toppings. Also the staff were all very friendly. read more

Fuoco Apizza - Half pepperoni, half bacon pizza - Pizza Near Me - Cheshire, Connecticut

A great coal fired pizza spot. Dining room is a little small so if you are more than a party of 4, I would call ahead or be prepared for a wait. I tend to be more of a take out customer although we have eaten in. read more

I am very glad I finally had a chance to stop in Fuocos. They have delicious New Haven Style Pizza with the perfect amount of char. During my visit I ordered a pepperoni pizza (my favorite topping) which was so good and fresh; I nearly finished the whole pizza by myself. Currently, they have a temporary menu as they are seasoning their coal oven (they previously experienced a fire and recently reopened). In addition to red and white pizzas, they also offer salads, wings, dough bites, mozzarella sticks, and egg rolls. The establishment is BYOB, but I love that they carry Foxon Park Sodas. You can dine in or take out. Seating is limited, but available. When you arrive, pull into the driveaway on the right, there is a parking lot. read more

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Not what I'm traditionally used to , coming from NY. But, I had an excellent white pie and was surprisingly pleased. A bit distant from my town (North Haven) , but will return. read more

This had become my family's #1 place for pizza in town the short time that it was open before the fire. I knew we had to go back as soon as it re-opened. The pizza was as fabulous as it was before! Actually their sausage might even be better than before. The crust is charred and crispy just like pizza should be. Their pizza can rival any of the big 3 New Haven pizzerias. I can't wait to go back and get the wings and calamari and all the other dishes that I used to order there. read more

First, if you think Costco makes makes good pizza, or if you can't eat pizza without Ranch dressing, move along. If you think some char is burnt crust, move along. Nothing to see here. Fuoco claims to be a New Haven style pizza, but it takes more than a coal oven. A lot of places make that claim and fall short. Instead of a long winded review, I will simply state that if Fuoco was in New Haven, no one would complain about this pizza compared to Modern, Sally's, Zuppardi's, or Pepe's. Yes, it's simply that good and Fuoco would fit there (I put it behind behind Modern but ahead of Sally's). EDIT: I don't know why my location is listed as San Francisco, I live in Wolcott CT.. read more

Tried out Fuoco Apizza in Cheshire for the first time tonight. My wife and I have been hearing great things about their coal-fired pizza for a while. We scanned the menu and decided to go with a large Burrata and a large Soppressata pie. As of this writing, they are take-out only for COVID safety reasons. You're not even allowed to enter the pizzeria. We gave a description of our vehicle when we called in the order. Within minutes of arriving, they brought our pizzas out to the car. Upon arriving at home, we tried the soppressata first. The crust was super-thin, decent amount of char, and oh so crispy. The sauce was delicious! The meat added a little saltiness, but it was balanced out by the sweetness from the Mike's Hot Honey. Great pie! But the real winner for us was the Burrata pie. The combo of Burrata, prosciutto and balsamic glaze is just heavenly. We both give Fuoco Apizza our seal of approval. We'll definitely be back, and we look forward to eating inside! read more

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I wanted to try a pie with long hot peppers since it's not a common pizza option. I ordered a sausage, onion, garlic and long hot pepper pie. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of Fuoco pizzas. Ingredients were fresh and very tasty. Great sauce with sweet sausage and peppers added good level of heat. Very solid pizza. No pics on this trip because it was gone before I knew it lol but I will return for more pizza and pics. Very small dining area and no alcohol served. Foxon park soda offered. I ordered takeout through their website. The website was very simple to navigate. My pick up experience was friendly and prompt. Plenty of parking behind restaurant. read more

Came in for a Small Pepperoni pizza and a drink Thursday September 4th and was charged twice, called back on Friday 5th and the lady who took my order and payment (Kayla) said to wait until Monday the 8th because that happens sometimes, called back today Wednesday 10th and person who picked up said there is nothing they can do, to call my bank and pretty much to deal with it on my own.. they didn't even offer to give me coupon for my next visit.. read more