Decent, but a little too heavy on the parm. If I ever went back, I'd be sure to ask for little to no parm. Otherwise this was a decent pizza on my back from the train. read more

Moravela's Pizzeria - Italian Near Me - Chester, Connecticut

The chain restaurant says when you're here you are family. This place does the same but with better food prices and service. Ambiance is natural and home town. Love this place read more

I've been here many times, great place to take the kids, good is consistently good, will definitely go back

We have a mixed opinion in our house. I like Moravelas's but my husband doesn't. It's your basic Italian pizza, canned sauce. Shredded cheese. It does have good sausage. And I'm a crust aficionado and it's nice and chewy and plentiful. Moravelas's other fare is good. Philly cheesesteaks are good, beware the hamburger, it's basically a grease burger. I do like their Cobb salad with chicken and bacon and no cheese which I can't eat, roasted peppers and olives and their house dressing is decent. The prices are average to the area. It's not bad but it's nothing special. Most of their food is frozen but I think the Italian dishes are homemade. The trick is ordering the right thing. Nice dining room, if you've just been to Gillette's castle it's the first restaurant you'll see coming off the ferry but travel a little further into Chester center and the restaurants are outstanding. If you want to eat cheap Moravelas fits the bill. read more

Great Italian restaurant in the middle of nowhere. It was in the middle of afternoon so we were not gonna get their main Italian dishes which sounded good after reading them on their menu. Just stop for something quick I had a hot ham grinder with roasted red peppers which was totally delicious. Our waiter who by the way was the owner, was very friendly and polite and the food came out on time. I would definitely go back if we're in that part of the state again!! read more

Old-school pizza and pasta place. Local yokel establishment - and I mean that in a good way. Small inside dining room and some tables outside on the back patio. Nothing fancy yet respectable. The portions are huge. Our server was awesome. I wish I could remember her name. read more

Don't think of this place as a pizzaria because they are so much more. If you do think pizzaria, they do make a very good pie. I have had wings, pizza, burgers and diner plates and yes, they were all really tasty. I was surprised to find such simple and humble place with such good menu. The restaurant's seating area is adequate. Not the kinda of place you'd think to find good food. Takes a bit of convincing people too but so far no regrets. I always come here whenever I am in the area. read more

Moravela's Pizzeria - Moravela burger. No lettuce. - Italian Near Me - Chester, Connecticut

Thank you Christian and crew for feeding the community during these unprecedented times! I love the Chicken Frances- enough for 3 meals. read more

Moravela's Pizzeria - Way to go Moravelas! They use all recycled/able "to go" containers and flatware (made from plant starch). - Italian Near Me - Chester, Connecticut

I've gotten take out from here twice. The first time it was spaghetti and meatballs, and it was pretty good. It was a kids meal that was pretty hefty and enough for an adult. The second time however, I got Chicken Alfredo and for dessert tiramisu. The Chicken Alfredo needed a good amount of salt to taste like anything, and the chicken was a whole piece of chicken breast. Other than those oddities. It was okay. The tiramisu was good on the way down. On the way out, not so much. Not sure if it was the tiramisu or the Chicken Alfredo but one of them gave me a terrible case of the runs, and made me throw up. Repeatedly. Once my stomach was completely empty I was fine. I've had plenty of those dishes from different restaurants and never had that reaction. So be wary of those two items. Not sure what that was up with that. read more

As a former Chester resident, Moravela's was (and still is) one of our absolute favorites. The chicken parm, eggplant parm, and pizza dishes are all amazing. Very friendly and accommodating. Always huge portions. One of the best hole in a wall places ever! read more

Our go to pizza place, it's only two minutes away. Also great grinders, wings & Italian entrees. Dine in & Take out.

Decent food considering the area. I don't mean that as an insult, but this place is kind of in the middle of the woods. I enjoyed my meal. Atmosphere is extremely casual and noisy. The take out area is jammed on the weekends. Pizza is decent and entrees are very large. Good place for small groups or a quick bite. read more

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I had lunch here with my brother Hulka who is a regular and lives in town, based upon his high recommendation...we both had cheeseburger grinders with French fries- Both had generous portions and tasted outstanding... The charismatic chef and owner Chris came out and greeted us like we were old friends-The place is clean with plenty of parking and he's in a great location... can't wait to go back and try all the other items on his menu such as pizzas and full on dinners...Chris you are a rockstar and can't wait to see you again brother! Highly recommended! read more

Good is always fresh and tasty. Staff is friendly and attentive. Chicken Parmigiana is a favorite with a slice on the side

I can't remember the last time that I have had greasy pizza. The place is clean looks like it was remolded recently.. I may try it again for something other than pizza, but not any time soon. read more

Moravela's Pizzeria - Ridiculous - Italian Near Me - Chester, Connecticut

I love this place and Chris really makes you feel like family . Try the buffalo chicken Stromboli it is phenomenal

I frequent Moravelas at least twice per month. The staff is pleasant and attentive, the food is tasty, portions are plentiful and price value is excellent. I've ordered wraps, wings, chicken dishes, pizza, calzones and salads..Never got a bad meal there.. Also, The Town of Chester is a wonderful place to enjoy a meal at Moravelas.. Keep up the good work. read more

You should deliver Your food and not leave it to a third Party that doesn't care about you or someone who would have been your customer. I guess I'll never be able to rate your actual product because despite calling an hour before closing time I could not get a delivery service to Bring food to my home. read more

I was here yesterday for a surprise birthday party. The guest of honor is regular at Moravela's and you could tell -- the staff acted as if they were throwing a party for a member of their own family. They took a lot of care in making sure everyone's beverages stayed fresh and full and there was more than enough food to go around. The pizza was very good, thin crust, with a nice crunchy crust and great flavor. read more

Just went tonight and got a grinder they did not make it right so my wife called to complain and was told oh well and hung up on. I've been a longer customer than have they worked there and we are treated like that. No way. You lost pur business forever. read more

When I saw strombolis on the menu I instantly knew I had to order one. Here's what I got: Stromboli Italian Sausage, Green Pepper, Mushroom, Pepperoni, Salami, Ham, Onions, Mozzarella & Sauce. The small was nearly a foot long; no one ordered a large. It was excellent. It cost $11. Half of us had strombolis and half had personal size pizzas. No one could finish his lunch. Our server was prompt and pleasant. read more

This is my go-to place for steak sandwiches so many variations! Dont leave with out getting french fried!

Rated for the area. Would be less in a city. Decent serviceable pizza. I really can't say much, fairly standard white dough, medium thickness, sauce is ok, cheese was mid quality. Not properly fermented dough like a New Haven situation. :-( ah the torture of the rurals. Staff were nice and efficient. read more

Sorry but this place was not good at all. When you enter the restaurant the smell of garlic was wonderful. Unfortunately you don't make everything homemade. The meatballs are terrible! Frozen just warmed up. Very disappointing to say the least. My salad was drenched with dressing. Not going back! I really shouldn't put any stars at all but I guess for the garlic smell. Overall read more

Makes a killer steak pizza and the stromboli was great too.

Stopped in for slices and were pleasantly surprised at the wide variety of New York Style thin crust pizzas available by the slice. Had I been a meat eater, it would have been a difficult choice. But, there were still plenty to choose from that consisted of just veggies. I had a tomato and garlic slice as well as one plain cheese. Both were wonderful and I would recommend either one of them. My Fiance had a slice of Buffalo Chicken and just pepperoni and loved both of them. Both of us would have to say this was probably some of the best pizza we have ever had and would drive out of our way to go there again. I am looking forward to trying other things on the menu. We both highly recommend this place! read more

A great italian restaurant . The sauce is wonderful! Pizza is old fashion italian style. Ownbis so nice and staff is great! You won't be sorry! Please try their Garlic Knots...OMG!! read more

At a Marina nearby and needed something quick and easy. Few folks from the marina suggested this pizza place. Ordered two large pizzas, one cheese, and one peppers with sausage New York style and delicious. Next time I'm in the area, I'll definitely stop by. read more

Meh. While there is good portions and an extensive menu, I've just never been impressed with the service here. Owner also tends to come out from kitchen and sit down with select customers for extended periods of time while ignoring, nor acknowledging, other local loyal customers. Food is very decent tho. read more

After visiting our destination in East Haddam..we asked a business couple to recommend a place to have lunch..this was their choice. Glad we listened..glad we asked. The pizza looked fine but we live in a very excellent pizza area..(New Haven etc)..and so I went for the hamburger. Most places that serve good pizza do not have great hamburgers and fries..well they did and they do. The waitress was very friendly and very attentive without going overboard...afterall it is a casual place. We will be back on our next trek to the Goodspeed Station Gift shoppe and museum haunts. read more

Great, great food. Amazing pizza and after visiting on several occasions, I have yet to be disappointed. Friendly service and the best buffalo chicken wrap in the world. That along with the fantastic fries will make a great lunch or stop by and grab a pizza for dinner. Either way, I promise you won't be disappointed read more

Great 'go to' for the family. Fresh salads. Good burgers. Decent pizza and generous sandwiches.

I bumped into this little restaurant on the way home from a day trip. Best NY style pizza that I've had this side of the state. Well made, crispy, yet tender dough. Garlic knots were awesome. Only issue that I had was service....it was slow and it was quiet that day. I hope that this isn't the norm. Even though it takes me over 30 minutes to get there, I will go back because the food is THAT good. read more

This is just your run-of-the-mill town Pizza joint with solid pizza and pastas. They're great in a pinch for take-out as they're one of the only take-out places open decently late. I've actually never eaten there- only take-out, but they've definitely got the Haddam end of Chester locked down for their product. read more

Amazing pizza, great atmosphere!! Faves are the Buffalo Chicken and for fun try the French fry pizza. Garlic knots on the side are yummy too! read more

Had the chicken marsala! It was excellent! The portions are more than generous. Took home leftovers for another meal. And those garlic knots are to die for! Very, very good service! read more

This is where the locals go when we just get home from work and we don't have the energy to prep dinner. Good food, quick service and a reasonable price. What more can you ask for? read more

Good food, great service and reasonable prices. What else could you ask for?? Salads are excellent, very fresh with quality ingredients. Will return. read more

Sat down for a grinder over the weekend, bread was good, however the meatballs were very small and they tasted like store bought frozen. A little disappointed, but I plan on trying the pizza next time and will re-review then. The place was very clean and the service was good...I think that's why I'm willing to give them a second shot. read more

Always went for the buff chick but it's not as good as years past. Garlic knots are a must! Bacon cheesesteak is a go-to for me. Service is always amazing and Christian is the best!!! read more