Oakdale Pizza

(54 reviews)

1.3 mi

Food is outstanding. The stuffed veal is delicious and enough for lunch the next day.read more

5/19/26 around 8:30pm going for dinner. Manager, maybe owner, denied our service animal as a…read moreservice animal. He stated only blind people have service animal. I tried to explain ADA rules to him. He became abrasive and dismissed my statements, claiming he knows all the rules because he has a blind uncle. He is a big guy and was rather intimidating but in any case we were not going to stay here... and it appeared by his body language he wasn't going to let us stay anyway. He was extremely rude and ignorant plus hostile. He behavior needs to be corrected. This business is not in compliance with Federal law and is openly hostile to people with disabilities with service animal, a well trained dog. He followed us out of the restaurant, still angry and hostile. Very strange reaction. Arms folded and then waving us away angrily. We were already walking away. I think he didn't like to be corrected. Who knows. No one needs this.

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Favio's Trattoria

3.9

(27 reviews)

1.3 mi

Tip... make a reservation. Very small cozy restaurant. Sat immediately no wait. Order limoncello…read moreprosecco drinks. Delish and so refreshing! Our waiter was very good friendly and attentive. We ordered pretty quickly. We started out with a fried artichokes and we also got the meatballs. Those meatballs might be the best things I've ever had in the fried artichokes were absolutely delicious. For dinner, I got the special of shrimp and lobster and raviolis, which were a handmade pasta so very light and fluffy and the lobster stuffing had lobster meat in it and was very tasty. It was so good. I ate the whole bowl and had no leftovers! My friends all liked each of their meals and no one left with any doggie bags! They did offer us dessert But since we were going to a show, we did not have time for that. Highly recommended!

Flavors were bland. The penne vodka sauce is way better at his other locations not sure why…read more Chicken parm was over cooked and tough. Zucchini chips were flavorless.

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Michael's Trattoria

The seafood dishes we selected were good well seasoned, traditional and properly prepared. The…read moreservice was good. The atmosphere was great for dinner (early evening) dining areas limited necessitating that tables be closer and smaller than ideal. While not comparable to italian restaurants in NYC Newark or Boston where stiff competition breeds excellence this is one of the few restaurants in town that are not continental cuisine in town. Hopefully the ethnic south American restaurants that opened in the area over the last few years will increase competition and motivate Michael's Tratoria to fine tune their offerings and achieve true excellence.

My wife and I eat here somewhat often because we live locally. The food is generally good, better…read morethan most Italian places in town. But we have definitely found the service to be better if we eat at the bar. At the bar, Faster service, food is warmer, and the wait/bar staff older and more professional. Wife and I ate here on a Sunday night with our kids, bar pretty full but only a couple people in the dining room. Waited nearly 15 mins for drinks. The meal took nearly 2 hrs. Our waitress was young, but friendly. Overall, the service was SLOW and she always seemed busy, but not helping us! At the end of the dinner she was "dealing with a problem " while we waited seemingly a LONG time for our check. Your mileage may vary, but for us, we're getting tired of this same experience each time we dine here.

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Fratelli's Pizzaria Restaurant

I've been here probably 12 times in the past four years and every single time it is fantastic. I…read morehaven't left a review before but tonight I had take out and ordered the halibut special. I literally called them to tell them how delicious it was! Can't wait to go back!

We ordered two different stuffed breads. Picked them up with disappointment: they were so thin,…read morelike two flatbreads sandwiched. Not worth the $38 for two. Called to let them know and they weren't very receptive to the criticism, like our feedback didn't matter. They also messed up a pizza order couple weeks ago, so we're done with them... too bad, because I want businesses to succeed, and they used to be so good.

Pepperoni stuffed bread, thinnest ever.

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Fried mozzarella

Serafino's Restaurant

Looking to grab something quick to eat, we stopped into Serafino's, and ordered a medium mozzarella…read moreand meatball pizza to go. Since this was our first time, we didn't know what to expect. Boy were we pleasantly surprised. This was not New Haven-style pizza, but it did have a thin crust. The crust was much stiffer, but the bottom had a delicious crunch to it. The pizza also had plenty of their excellent sauce on it, but the best part was their thinly sliced meatball topping. My wife and I both agreed this was the best meatball topping we ever had. The staff seem to be very helpful and pleasant. The pizza was delicious, and we will definitely be returning. They also give you a reduced price if you pay with cash.

Always like coming here for lunch. The restaurant has a very warm and comfortable setting. The…read moreplace gets busy sometimes for dinner or special occasions. For good reason to have you next special occasion here. Lots of room to sit. The food tastes great! They had a full bar so a great place to let loose. Definitely recommend coming here for family dinner.

Italian classics meet contemporary flair.

Our Main Dining Room

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Italian classics meet contemporary flair.

Napoli Pizza

Came to Napoli Pizza for a Mothers day Celebration Pizza is…read moreso good, you can smell it cooking from the parking lot! of course we had to start with the sangria flight with a rosé, a peach Prosecco, and a white wine. The peach prosecco was so good that I had to get a glass by itself We ended up getting a house salad, and a seven topping pizza! Definitely only one piece is sufficient Because I have a second stomach, there is always room for dessert! I got a Affogato al Café which was smooth and creamy!

Still have awesome food and service here! We came here for Mother's Day with a party of 7 and they…read moregot us right in! Staff was great ! We enjoyed our food too :)

Pizza with bacon and onion grill chicken salad BBQ wins

5/11/23 Dining area.

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8/14/22 The diva said I'd better get a photo of her from inside the restaurant, or I'd be walking home...SHEESH!

Christos Restaurant & Bar

The pizza was good and crispy, ther bartender was great. She was attentive and had a great attitude…read morewhile waiting on everyone. It was a great atmosphere and definitely a place I will return to. There is a separate bar area from the dining area as well so you can be a little further from the bar if with family.

I'm visiting family back home and was craving New Haven pizza and this place was recommended by a…read morefew people. It's closer and very good. We went for dinner and it's a beautiful dining area, the waitress was very nice and knowledgeable, and checked on us several times. We ordered three different pies.1 small cheese, 1 XL Cheese with Sausage Green Peppers, and Onions, and another Small Dairy free cheese red with pineapple. All three of really enjoyed it. It had perfect thin charred crust, perfect amount of sauce & cheese ratio, and with the topping also being perfect . Thank you for a very nice Apizza and dining experience. I will definitely be back on my next visit back to Connecticut.

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Appetizers for days!

La Lupa Ristorante

Food was delicious and if you didn't like it, they will help you out…read more Service was outstanding! Ambiance was great and fancy.

So my son and his gf just moved in the area we were looking to go out to eat with them…read more Everything we had was very good. The service was good. The portions are huge! We started with the Burratta with the melon and prosciutto, crostini and the arancini. Both were excellent. Then we had the chicken rollentini, the coconut chicken, the chicken saltimbuca and the nonnas penne. Everything was tasty. The drinks were good. I had the cantaloupe martini, hmmm nothing cantaloupe about it other then the color! They could have put a sliver on the glass! They had it, because it came with our crostini!

Insalata di Cesare

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Tuscany Restaurant and Pizzeria

I had dinner here the staff was very nice the restaurant was very clean comfortable. We had salad…read moreit was ok basic . I ordered the eggplant parmigiana it came with side of pasta. I originally wanted only a grinder I checked the menu on line but they actually didn't have grinders . My eggplant was horribly mushy I didn't even eat it but they ended up taking it off the bill . I ate my pasta at home but my anger hair was stuck together. The lasagna unfortunately wasn't much better . I'm not sure if I would go back . But there were a lot of regrets there Thanks Chris M

Nice cozy spot where you never walk out disappointed or hungry. The food's always solid and fresh,…read moretender chicken and crisp salads that hit the spot, even if the dressings came from a bottle instead of Nonna's secret stash. There's a bit of a "shared fryer situation," so don't be surprised if your mozzarella brick has just a whisper of haddock perfume. The desserts look like they've seen a freezer or two, but the warm vibe more than makes up for it. The staff is fantastic, and the tables practically chat with each other. Think Sunday dinner energy without doing the dishes. All in all, a four-star hug of a restaurant.

Alfredo w breaded chicken tossed in

Chicken piccata

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Eggplant Parmigiana

IL Gusto

3.8

(58 reviews)

4.3 mi

We went to I'll Gusto to celebrate my daughters birthday. We had a party of 8 we made reservations…read moreand had a great experience. We started with drink and appetizers we had the squash flower stuffed and lightly battled with sauce absolutely delicious and the carpaccio also very good. The portions were huge and desserts very good as well. A bit pricey but very good. Are waiter was so friendly and very attentive. I highly recommend this place . It's very busy so I would recommend making a reservation. They have happy hour specials and I believe it's Monday night ladies night . The atmosphere was very pleasant dim lights and plenty of seating. Our main dishes were salmon , a seafood pasta also had the braised short rib over papadell and orecciatta with sausage and broccoli Rabe , scallops wrapped in bacon and gnocchi. Everyone was pleased with their dish . Enjoy Chris M

OLIVE GARDEN WOULD HAVE BEEN A BETTER CHOICE!!! This place…read moreat first glance has the ambiance of a funeral home...not one bit of an Italian look or feel at all. The tables are very crowded together. THE BATHROOMS ARE DIRTY, NO TOILET PAPER OR PAPER TOWELS IN THE LADIES ROOM AND STUFF ALL OVER THE FLOOR IN THE MEN'S ROOM. NOW FOR THE FOOD!! Veal Milanese, not too bad but not a hint of lemon, not even a wedge on the plate. For $32 Shrimp and crab special, FIRST...NO FLAVOR WHAT SO EVER!!! Totally under cooked pasta, (I am Italiano, I know Al Dente) totally WAY OVER COOKED SHRIMP and some tuna fish type crab meat you had to dig for to get on the fork. JUST AN ALL AROUND TERRIBLE DISH. For $38 Then, after expressing to the staff and talking to the owner about a dish we ate a few bites because it was so horrible, it was ignored by them and we had to pay for a $40 dish that was SHIT. SHE, the owner who honestly looked more like a poorly dress hostess, had the nerve to come back to our table, put her hand on my girls shoulder with a, "are you alright" comment rather than EVER ASKING if there was anything she could do to correct this culinary disaster. THIS PLACE ISN'T EVEN WORTH THE TWO STARS I HAVE GIVEN IT. It was very difficult to understand the mostly Spanish based staff.... if that doesn't scream Italian I don't know what does...However the deserts were not bad but almost certainly come in a box on a truck and not made in house. BOTTOM LINE IS, THERE ARE SO MANY GREAT ITALIAN DINING EXPERIENCES IN CONNECTICUT...DON'T WASTE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY ON THIS PLACE LIKE I DID.

This is the atmosphere in the bar has a beautiful outdoor patio

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Dad's Restaurant

This place is a true local hidden gem. I have passed this place hundreds of times and I finally…read moretold myself I was going to check it out. Let me tell you, every time I passed this place, I was missing out. This breakfast spot brings me back to the good ole days when my grandparents and I would get breakfast together - this place is comforting and is the perfect disconnect from this crazy world. They have some of the most delicious pancakes I've ever had, especially the Cinnamon Swirl, they are a must try! Amazing loaded home fries and omelettes, all at a great price. Don't pass this place so many times like me and give it a try!

Completely lost my appetite when the food was brought to the table. The French toast was cold, dry,…read moregray, and made of bread thinner than cardboard. I didn't even finish my pancakes because the mere presence of that pathetic attempt at French toast required us to leave money on the table and book it out of there. There's a better diner down the street.

Weekly specials

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Allie cat

Rivas Taqueria

Amazing tacos at an even more astonishing price! They have a…read morelittle of everything on the menu. No frills, just flavor.

Hands down the best tacos in CT. Their dorados de birria is 12/10. The birria is meaty and fully…read moreof flavor with chopped onions and cilantro. The tacos are also full of meat, cheesy and warm. The tortilla chips are also irresistible along side their salsas. The quality, quantity of your meal for a reasonable cost! Service is always good and quick! I just wish they were open later in the day!

Complimentary chips and salsa

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Shannon M.

15 years ago

I've been going to Oakdale Pizza for a few years and I love it there. It's a place you can go to relax and have a nice meal at very good prices. George and his family are so friendly. They make you feel at home and you leave there knowing you had a quality meal. I leave there stuffed because their portion sizes are really perfect. read more

Lisa D.

Elite 21

157

7 years ago

Decided to get a small pizza after having my nails done & this place hit the spot Small hometown semi dive with great pizza Fresh mushrooms sausage & peppers with good cheese pizza Not thin like i usually like but delicious Will try a grinder next read more

Shannon M.

15 years ago

They feed you good there and the prices are very fair. It even looks the same inside the dining area since 1985! A nice place to go to relax and eat a good meal. I always leave there full and satisfied. read more

Kim D.

14 years ago

Not bad I prefer an Italian style instead of pan and the service could have better

Michael M.

14 years ago

Just keeps getting better! =)

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