I have eaten a lot of pizza and I've had Modern before and after COVID times. It's not good, it's great. The perfect crust, just the right amount of cheese, flavorful sauce. Inside it reminds me of many-a-time eating a pizza slice after sports or shopping trip. Service is friendly for dine-in and efficient for takeout. For me, this is the #1 in New Haven, and it isn't close. In contention for the best pizza in Amerca. read more

Went on a Saturday night and the line was crazyyy long. Luckily the wait wasn't too bad, it was less than 30 minutes. Service was great and pretty quick. We got one plain pie and one margarita pie. As a New Yorker, this was not the best pizza I ever had but it was still very good. We also ordered the root beer and wished we ordered a pitcher, they sell great root beer here. Definitely a place to visit if you're visiting CT. read more

Did not disappoint. I had both Modern and Frank Pepe in the same night - give them both a 9/10. Modern I love because it is family owned and has one location. It does New Haven Pizza - and it does it very well. Great service and the Caesar Salad is a great starter. read more

Modern Apizza - Modern Apizza 874 State Street - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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There was a wait of about 15 mins to be seated. I got a small Italian bomb($24) and it came out in about 20 mins. The pizza crust was very good! Charred and crispy. Meat was good. Definitely worth the wait to try this coal fired pizza. read more

Modern Apizza - Italian Bomb - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

- Private parking lot fills up quickly during lunch and likely stays busy throughout the day with a steady stream of diners; we arrived a little after 10:30am on a Saturday (right at opening) and had no wait - Restaurant is quite large, with two dining areas offering plenty of cozy booths and tables, plus a separate section dedicated to takeout orders - Absolutely phenomenal service; staff were warm, genuinely friendly, and attentive throughout our entire meal - Really good pizza--made fresh, generously loaded with toppings, and a thin crust with a nice bite: white clams casino had plenty of chopped clams, though the flavor was a bit overpowered by the bacon; Italian bomb was overflowing with toppings - We were invited to check out the kitchen where the pizza magic happens--such a thoughtful gesture and a fun experience for the kids! read more

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Good experience, not great pizza... If you're in town looking to try the trinity of New Haven pizza spots, personally, I'd rank this the bottom of the list. I've heard a lot about modern and heard that many prefer it over frank Pepe's or Sally's. Respectfully I can't agree. The staff was great, service was fast, great Ceasar salad and garlic bread, but the pizza had me wanting more. First and foremost, it didn't have ANY solid undercarriage. I think it was too cheesy. It was so floppy my sister said "hey it looks like the pizza from the goofy movie", and she was right. 2 stars for me. It wasn't really memorable. I've had pizzas with better undercarriages, not even New Haven style. The mozerella was overpowering, I could barely taste the sauce. read more

Modern Apizza - Mozerella Apizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Just returning from a CT pizza tour and Modern took the cake! We literally flew in on a Thursday night, dropped our bags at the hotel, and scooted over to Modern. The wait to get in was maybe 15 minutes as it was already 8 or so. I was so excited to be there that I wanted multiple pies. We got a large mozzarella and a small sausage. Sausage was quite tasty but the mozzarella was simple incredible! The crust has just the right amount of crisp and the cheese is loaded on the delicious tomato sauce. Cannot stop thinking about the most perfect bite of pizza! read more

Modern Apizza - Mozzarella - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Oh, Modern. How do I love thee? I love you so much that it's where we chose to have dinner after getting married at city hall 7 years ago! The dough is perfectly chewy with just the right amount of crisp, the char is immaculate, the sauce is divine, and every topping always melds together into something transcendental! They always seem well staffed and their staff is friendly and welcoming. There's a pretty decent amount of seating and it just has that old school pizza joint vibe. As with all the New Haven pizza joints parking isn't perfect, but they do have a small lot and the area itself doesn't feel as congested as some others. As with every other time I have a pizza from Modern, I currently can't stop thinking about it! Can't wait until my next one! read more

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THE GOOD ---------------- + Fantastic apizza!!! or should I say "ah-beetz"??? ++++ Small Italian Bomb and Small Clams Casino were excellllllent. Both were extremely flavorful, but were on the floppy side, expectedly, because of all of the ingredients sitting on top of them like a casserole...yet they were still verrry crispy on the crust. Will say that for the Clams Casino, the other ingredients (specifically the bacon) kind of overpowered it though, but it was still great. ++++ Small Tossed Salad - Perfect for 2 people and had every simple ingredient I love in a salad - chopped lettuce, onions, olives, tomatoes and LOTS and LOTS of Italian dressing! + Menu consist of many different apizzas, with probably the Italian Bomb, Clams Casino and Potato and Rosemary being amongst the most popular. There is no wrong decision! + Employees were sssssuuuuper duper friendly. Our waitress, who we came to find out was the owner's daughter, was the MOSSSST friendliest server I think we've ever had. She had the biggest smile on her face the entire time and even invited us into the kitchen with our kids! + Restaurant consist of 2 dining rooms with lots of booths and tables inside, but can imagine it getting very crowded during peak dining times. + They sell Modern Apizza-branded merch, including t-shirts. + Private parking lot to the side of the restaurant, which was relatively empty before 11 AM, but was filled by 12 PM. THE NOT SO GOOD ---------------------------- - Nada. MIXED THOUGHTS --------------------------- = Nada. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Came in around 10:40 AM on a crisp March Saturday afternoon and it wasn't busy at all at opening, but was surprised to see about 6-7 tables already occupied still ... at 10:40 AM!!! What type of weirdo people, like our family, eat pizza before 11 AM?!?! Definitely got busier by 12 PM when we left, but there were still some open tables. CONCLUSION -------------------- = Modern Apizza definitely has some great, grreaaat pizza AND even better people working there! Not only did the owner's daughter give us a tour of their kitchen, but her brother showed our family the oven where they cooked the pizzas ANNNNNND they hung up our son's drawing of Modern Apizza on their wall! Couldn't have asked for a better experience. read more

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Amazing. Best pie in New Haven. Delicious and friendly staff. Order the plain mozzarella or clam pie. If you are visiting or live in New Haven go to modern. It's the best. read more

Got the first pie on Friday morning. It was easily in the top 3 of the best pizzas I've had. Good, quick counter service and a cool pick-up area. Was able to eat my pizza in the attached parking lot. I would drive 100+ miles for this pizza weekly. read more

We wanted to eat in but the line was long and the guy taking names said he had no idea how long it would be. Ordered takeout, took 20 minutes and we ate in the car. My teen and his gf ordered Gluten free pizza and asked for it to be well done, it was perfectly crispy and they loved it. I ordered my veggie pizza, subbed artichokes and eggplants for the olives/mushrooms. So many veggies as always. I didn't ask for it crispy but they made it that way and I don't think I'll ever order it differently again. Definitely better without the veggies falling off constantly. Modern is a solid stop in New Haven, don't hesitate to give it a try but be prepared to pivot if there's a line! read more

Modern Apizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

The best New Haven style pizza! The Tomato Pie was the perfect classic slice, with the sharpness of the pecorino Romano cutting through. We got to the line a little after 12:30pm and waited about 40 minutes, which wasn't too bad considering you can wait indoors. The small pizzas were perfect to share, especially if you're planning to hit other pizza stops nearby. read more

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I've enjoyed New Haven-style apizza at both Pepe's and Sally's before, so I was excited to come try Modern. There was definitely a line, but it was shorter than at the other two joints (and also we were able to squeeze into the lobby to wait, so we didn't have to brave the cold) so we opted to eat in. I wasn't exactly blown away by the experience. We ordered the garlic bread with mozzarella, small tossed salad, margherita, eggplant with onions and peppers, and veggie bomb pizzas. The salad was pretty decent with generous dressing, though I would've preferred cheese-less garlic bread. Of the pizzas, the margherita was extraordinarily plain - no tomato toppings and barely any basil. The eggplant was parmesan-esque and extremely fried, which came as a bit of a surprise to me. The veggie bomb was, understandably, the most vegetable-forward and the best pick of the three, but it was clearly lacking salt or seasoning. Everything we ordered was just okay. For the pizzas in particular, the crust was thinner and more burned than expected (compared to apizza at a few other local spots) and was the biggest detractor. read more

Modern Apizza - Garlic Bread with Mozzarella, Small Tossed Salad - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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My brother-in-law recommended me to try Modern since I tried Frank Pepe last time when I was in town. My husband and I came here around 11:30am and we did not have to wait. I thought the restaurant would be very small inside, but you can actually fit quite a decent amount of people in there. Apparently you go in one way and go out the other way, but we didn't know that until we exited the same way we entered. The only pizza I get when I am in New Haven is the clam pizza. The clam pizza definitely hit the spot for me since I'm only in town once a year, but I thought this place was a too salty compared to Frank Pepe. I think at this point it's probably just personal preference depending on which restaurant you would prefer New Haven style pizza from. Overall, I had a good experience here but not sure if I'll return because I was hoping for something that would WOW me. read more

Modern Apizza - Menu as of 12.26.25 - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Lives up to the hype. You have to order a whole pizza at minimum because they are cooked fresh to order, and so I'd recommend visiting with a group in order to sample more pies. I got a small mootz with sausage, and it was perfectly cooked with the right amount of char. The vibe is surprisingly down-to-earth despite the sterling reputation, it felt like a 90s-style family restaurant with a cozy interior and friendly staff. Bill came out to about $20 for a small pizza, before tip. read more

Modern Apizza - Small sausage pizza with mozzarella base. - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Very much a nostalgic New Haven Vibe. I learned that it's not a coal fired oven but an oil fired oven. Very good pizza. Flavor is better than most but very greasy and not as crispy as other New Haven Apizza's. Waiter was friendly prompt. read more

My family and I enjoyed a meal at Modern Apizza today. One important thing to note is to be prepared to wait in line regardless of the time you arrive. However, this is just a great sign that this is a good spot! We ordered the Clam Pizza which is the main reason for the 5/5 rating. This is such a unique and delicious pie. It is a must try and definitely recommend. We will be sure to come back for more! read more

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Had a great experience at Modern Apizza. We got there a little after 11 which was perfect since the lunch rush came in right behind us. The staff was friendly, quick, and really efficient. We ordered a pepperoni and a meatball pizza and both were excellent. The crust was thin and crispy and the pies came out hot, so giving them a minute to cool is a good idea. The pepperoni had great flavor and the meatball slices were tender. The ambiance is classic New Haven pizza shop. Simple and comfortable with booths, wood accents, and the steady buzz of a packed dining room. The brick oven adds to the vibe and gives the place that old school charm. Overall, great service, great pizza, and a spot I'd definitely return to. read more

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Modern is my goto pizza when in/around New Haven. It's reasonably priced, about ~$28 incl. tax for a large pepperoni. They are generous with toppings, & if you like sausage on your 'za, their's is the best around. Advice: if ordering for pickup, you can call well ahead of time and customize pickup time. Else, you'll contend with busy signal calling during peak/busy times. read more

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Came here around 8 on a Sat night, on the way back home to NJ. Tried to call in a takeout order (multiple times) but they were just not picking up the phone. Decided to gamble and order/ wait at the store. There was a small parking lot with fairly limited parking. Street parking also available. Need to place the Takeout order at the side entrance in parking lot. Pizza takes under 15min so not bad at all. Large pizza (which would feed at least 3) was around $25. Cheese (mozarella) is great... possibly the best cheese pizza I've had. Cheese was delicious, and undercarriage help up nicely. Pepperoni is okay. Nothing special versus other places, and I would not recommend this. Overall its a solid spot. I think suburban locations of other brands such as Pepes are in the same league though (not as convenient), and much more accessible with less crowds/ easier parking. read more

Modern Apizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

We finally got to try true New Haven style "apizza" and really loved it! We chose to split two small pies: the Clams Casino and the Italian bomb. We really wanted to try a clam pie with white sauce, next time we should probably try the clam pie only instead of with all of the added extras, but the flavor was delicious. The thin crust was charred, but still light and airy. My personal favorite was the Italian Bomb, I really loved the inclusion of garlic with the traditional supreme toppings. It's also nice that they had some local beers on tap, we really enjoyed the Headway IPA. Also, our leftovers made for an easy, quick breakfast the next day. read more

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Home, old school vibe in there. Pizza is better than frank Pepe's or Sally's in my opinion. Quick service and no wait but we went early read more

Modern Apizza - Meatball and cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Brief wait under 10 min just before dinner time; friendly staff and servers; big space inside which gives a neighborhood old school diner-pizza joint vibes. Love their local Pilsner and the local kola they offered (better than coke!). We got the traditional small Muzzo pie. Great crust (not too thick, not too crunchy), nice char, and the ratio of sauce:cheese (cheese dominated, which is my preference!). We inhaled the whole pie. The small pie was enough to share for 2. If I were to note anything about the pie, either the sauce or cheese could've had a bit more salt in it, but I was able to add more grated cheese. I want to come back specifically for the Italian bomb pie! read more

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Amazing service excellent pizza top 3 best pizza I've ever had. The pizza crust is perfect and perfectly cooked pizza

Came in with a group of 8 at 5:30 on a Friday. The restaurant was full, but we were able to be seated in around 5 min which was great. We were immediately given menus and by the time a waitress came to us we were ready to order. We got water pitchers and ordered 4 pizzas, two mediums (eggplant and anchovies), the margarita (small only), and a large clam. Our clam pizza came out soon after, and this was absolutely delicious. Very strong clam taste, a lot of clam, and we devoured this. The other three came out very soon after, and all were quite good. I loved the anchovy, but it is quite salty for some people (as can be expected for most anchovy pizzas). Definitely a nice spot for pizza, and great that we could sit down so quickly with such a big group! read more

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So we meet again. This time we knew to order the pepperoni sausage (based off our last visit this was the crowd favorite) and it did not disappoint. There were three of us so we ordered a large. We also wanted to try something new and went with a small clam pizza with white sauce. So good. We had sooo much pizza leftover so we probably brought home the equivalent of a large pizza once we combined the remaining slices of both. The wait was about 45 minutes to an hour but it's understandable why. This pizza is sooo good. They have a small indoor area to sit in the AC if you don't want to stand outside as you wait. It was such a nice night out that everyone was standing on the sidewalk waiting for their name to get called. Once seated, service was fast and friendly. Will be back! read more

Modern Apizza - Small clam pizza with white sauce - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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This place was popping for lunch on thursday afternoon- it is that cool. My fav is clam or veggie supreme. Cannot go wrong with Modern apizza, it is an icon for a reason. No salads, only pizza please! ;) read more

My buddy and I decided to play hooky from work, take a drive up to New Haven, and sample the supposed best pizza in the game. We arrived at Sally's Apizza at 11:50. We didn't want to wait for a table. Old timey decor -- formica table tops and wood paneling. It seemed like a good place to get pizza and pitchers of beer. We ordered a Meats Apizza, a Mozzarella & Tomato Sauce Pie, and a pitcher of Sally's Apilz. Sally's Apilz is brewed exclusively for Sally's by Two Roads Brewing Company. A perfect beer for pizza. Lighter body and lighter flavor pilsner, but not a watery American light beer. A great accompaniment, but not overpowering. You can't have pizza with something like a black chocolate stout. The pizza is thin crusted and charred. A thin layer of mozzarella, not big heaps. Very high quality pizza. The only drawback was it took about forty minutes to get the pizzas. They have a massive take out and delivery business. I think that's why our superb waitress encouraged us to start with a salad. From there, we figured we would wander over to Frank Peppe's. It's only a block or so away. We waited in line for about twenty minutes. Not too bad. We weren't concerned about that, because we were still digesting Sally's. Frank Peppe's decor is much more modern than Sally's, and it has a much bigger dining room. We ordered a sausage and peppers pie and a pitcher of Sam Adams Cold Snap. Another great beer for pizza. Frank Peppe's was also thin crust, not overwhelmed with mozzarella, but not as charred as Sally's Apizza. Again, great pizza. From there, we figured that Modern Apizza is only a five minute drive, so we might as well go. We had cold feet when we walked in the door. But we made eye contact with the waiter, so we had to go in. We skipped the beer, and ordered a plain pie with a liter of Foxon Park soda. It's a popular local brand with all sorts of old timey flavors. Modern was thicker crust than Sally's and Frank Peppe's, a heavy layer of mozzarella cheese, and no char. It's not New York pizza, but it's closer to NY than Connecticut pizza. It came in third place. My favorite is a toss up between Sally's Apizza and Frank Peppe's, but Sally's might be a teeny bit higher up than Frank Peppe's. To make a fair comparison, I would probably need to go back and get the same exact pies from each place and compare. The great thing about Connecticut pizza is it doesn't have a thin crust, and heaps of cheese. You can order a bunch of different pizzas and try a bunch of different slices. read more

We got takeout from here on a weekend lunch time. Luckily, there was no line but we ordered ahead. The staff was super friendly and quick with the orders. We got the meatball pizza and it was delicious! They did not skimp on the meatballs which I feel like other places do. Every bite was savory. I believe this might be my go to spot in the area! read more

Modern Apizza - Meatball - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Decent pizza. We had the Italian Bomb and it was pretty good. Wives had 1/2 Eggplant and 1/2 Clams Casino and they liked it. There was a long wait during mid-afternoon (3:30PM) on a Sunday. They put a little bar cart outside so it was tolerable. Once seated it was comfortable and not crowded in the booth. If you order 2 large pies like we did it takes up the whole table as the pies go right on the table (no stands). Service was very good even though they were busy and the food didn't take too long to come out. Counterweight IPA on draft so we got a pitcher. All in all, modern does a very good job and I would return. Parking was brutal because the lot was full but we finally found a space on the street. If the bar cart is out it makes the wait a little easier. I would probably order the bomb again. A large will feed 2 good eaters or 3 dainty eaters. Plan to order extra so you can take some home to eat cold for breakfast! read more

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When in New Haven, you have to Apizza. Last time I was in town I went to Frank Pepe's so I wanted to try a different place, so we chose modern. We loved every bite of it and look forward to our next visit. read more

Modern Apizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Having tried Sally's and Frank's Apizza during my last visit to New Haven, this time around I decided on Modern. My quest for the best slice of my life continues but Modern aces compared to Sally's and Frank's IMHO. Same wood fire style pizza here as well but they managed to tick all the boxes- great sauce to pie ratio, flavorful sauce, not too much cheese and the wood fire oven goodness. And most importantly not too burnt! read more

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I've been eating at Modern Apizza since 1995, and as a pizza snob from NYC, it hurts my heart to say it--but New Haven has the best pizza on the planet. I lived on State Street with Frank Pepe and Sally's within walking distance, but I would still make my way all the way up the street to Modern every single time. From my days as a college student to now being a father of college students, this place remains the absolute gold standard. Whenever I travel back to New Haven, a pie from Modern--specifically a Veggie Bomb paired with a Birch Beer--is the only thing that will 100% ensure a visit from my boys. The brick-oven char and consistency haven't changed in decades. It's a class act and the definitive go-to for anyone who actually respects the craft. read more

Very good pie. We had the ITALIAN BOMB. Loved the base/crust. Toppings were tasty Great service Pitcher of root beer : ) Plenty of street parking Clean and comfortable inside. PS: Maybe we had the wrong pie but nothing special about New Haven pizza read more

Modern Apizza - Retro ad - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Ordered a large pizza half bacon and half pepperoni. Pizza was pretty good only thing I would complain about is the bacon was undercooked and not crispy at all. Also Pizza was a little burnt on top but still good. Service was very fast. Very Clean establishment in downtown new haven. Staff was friendly and helpful. Prices are reasonable also. read more

Modern Apizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Sunday rush, so opted for take out & pizza was ready in 15 minutes. Fresh, hot, perfect crust with balanced amount of mozzarella cheese. Melty and delicious and would 100% recommend. Not pictured - ceaser salad. Crunchy, fresh, with good amount of croutons, could've done without olives though. read more

Modern Apizza - Classic Margherita Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

First time trying New Haven-style pizza and Modern Apizza did not disappoint! I'm not from the area, but multiple locals (born and raised in New Haven) recommended Modern as the spot to try. So I had to check it out and I'm so glad I did. I went with the famous white clam pizza and added mushrooms to half of it. Honestly, it was phenomenal. The flavor combo was perfect, the crust had that ideal crunch, and the portion (a small with about 8 slices) was just right. I couldn't have asked for a better intro to New Haven pizza. I called in my order for takeout and was told it would be ready in about 20 minutes. When I showed up, it was hot and ready to go. They have clear signs directing you to the back for pickup, which made the whole process smooth and easy for a first timer like myself. Highly recommend Modern to anyone visiting New Haven and looking to experience this iconic style of pizza the right way. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town! read more

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Really good pizza. You gotta get there early to avoid the lines. I think it's much better than Pepe's. Not life changing pizza like some believe but overall definitely worth a try if you are in the area read more

Excellent crust, cheese, pepperoni, and service. Want to go back next time I'm up..............