Pizza Palace

My family and I were very pleased with our visit on Thursday July 23, 2026…read more The pasta was perfectly prepared with delcious home made sauce and the thin crust pizza (half chicken and tomatoes and half basil and garlic) was oustanding with fresh ingredients and tasty crust. We ate the remaining slices from the pizza two days later, and it was still delicious. We rarely travel to Old Saybrook, but when we are in the area again, we will be sure to stop back in! Nice job!

Food was absolutely gross. I had a gnocchi and it was totally tasteless. I don't understand how an…read moreItalian restaurant can mess up. They're sauce as badly as this one did. I don't like the set up where everybody sits in the room it's crowded noisy I felt like I was in a cafeteria. Service was OK.

Pizza with meatballs, caramelized onions, and caramelized peppers.

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9oz pour of Cantine Barbera wine

Saybrook Pizza & Restaurant

4.0(43 reviews)

0.5 mi

GO HERE! Wow! One of the best meals I've ever had. I asked the owner what his favorite was-veal…read morewith eggplant, tomato, and cheese on top. I very rarely eat veal, but I've never heard of this before, and I went with his recommendation. It was also over what was clearly homemade pasta (though they don't even note this on the menu!). You can't imagine how delicious this was from the description. This was a large portion which also came with a big bowl of salad with delicious house dressing and a bowl of "garlic knots"-again, you will not understand what these are like from the description. Fabulous! My husband got pasta carbonara which he always gets. This was different from anywhere-the "bacon" was like a maple Canadian bacon which added a unique, delicious flavor to the homemade "Alfredo" sauce. Maybe the most amazing thing is that my fabulous meal was $28 and my husband's was $20. Oh, you can also bring your own wine with no corking fee. I left a 40% tip which still felt like I was robbing them. I told the owner he really should consider raising his prices by 50%. We may very well go back for the next two nights we're in town. See you there!

This place is hit or miss. Sometimes the food is really good and would be 5 stars but other times…read morethe food is not good at all. The inconsistency makes me not want to go here. I don't want to be gambling when I am ordering dinner.

Garlic knots

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Pizza Works

4.0(181 reviews)

1.6 mi

Delicious pizza. It tasted way better than it looked…read more Friendly service. Cool train sets running upstairs.

Another yummy visit! Every time we go it's like coming home. The care taken for people living with…read moreceliac keeps us coming back over and over. Plus the yummy pizza of course!

The works

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A miniature Pizza Works building even makes an appearance in one of the model railroad displays.

Sal's Pizza & Pasta

4.0(104 reviews)

0.8 mi

Sal's Pizza & Pasta - Old Saybrook, CT…read more Slice Mob Takeover Nine members of the Slice Mob walked into Sal's Pizza & Pasta hungry. The pizzas never stood a chance. Located in Old Saybrook, Sal's is spacious, comfortable, and welcoming, with Italian classics playing in the background and plenty of room for a large gathering. It proved to be the perfect setting for a Slice Mob takeover. A variety of pizzas made their way to our tables, but I started with the basics: crushed tomatoes, fresh garlic, and grated Parmesan. Sometimes simple is best. Built on a beautifully crisp crust that held up from first bite to last, this pizza let the tomatoes shine. They were lightly seasoned and full of flavor, supported by the punch of garlic and the salty bite of Parmesan. No unnecessary distractions. Just a really well-executed pizza. Next up was Sal's Works. Same great crust and sauce foundation, loaded with sausage, pepperoni, bacon, roasted peppers, mushrooms, onions, and mozzarella. This pie struck a nice balance between meat-lover indulgence and vegetable-forward freshness. The toppings were applied with restraint and purpose, allowing every ingredient to contribute. Salty, sweet, savory, and packed with contrasting textures, from crispy bacon to tender sausage and vegetables, every bite worked. As more pizzas arrived, the room got a little quieter. That's usually a good sign. The Slice Mob tends to have plenty to say, but when great pizza hits the table, conversation takes a back seat. What stood out most? Not a single complaint from anyone. And if you've ever dined with the Slice Mob, you know that's about as rare as finding a parking spot in New Haven on a Saturday night. Michael, the second-generation owner, came out to greet us and pose for a photo. Super nice guy, humble, appreciative, and genuinely happy to see us. He also couldn't help but comment on the number of pizzas we ordered. Fair observation. We may have slightly exceeded the recommended daily allowance of pizza. The restaurant is beautiful. The staff was friendly and attentive. The food was excellent. And perhaps most surprising in today's world, the prices were incredibly reasonable. Judging by the smiles around the room, the empty trays, and the steady stream of pizzas coming out of the kitchen, Sal's didn't just feed the Slice Mob. They won us over. Great owners. Great staff. Great pizza. Sal's Pizza & Pasta is officially Slice Mob Approved. Pizza is life. See you at the next slice.

The pizza is very good. I ordered a large 1/2 mozzarella and 1/2 sausage and mushroom. The place is…read morevery clean and comfortable. The sad news is the owner told me it it permanently closing August 29.

Meatball pizza- large (18")

Cheese pizza w/ onions and garlic- small (12")

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Chicken parmesan sub....very delicious!

Luigi's Restaurant

4.0(173 reviews)

0.0 mi

We've been coming to Luigi's for the past 16 years. We passed by one day my son who was 6 at the…read moretime screamed "it's the Mario bro restaurant "and did a U-turn. It has been our go to place ever since!! I'm from LongIsland and we travel here just to have the delicious food. This Caesar salad is so good pizza is delicious. wait service is amazing. Management are so nice. Best Place!

Food was good, but the portion of Penne allá Romano was way too big and came with no vegetables,…read morejust pasta and cream sauce. It would be better to be served half the size it was, and with some veg.

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TJ's Restaurant & Pizza

4.0(136 reviews)

1.2 mi

I eat here quite often because it is convenient. The food is nothing special but good enough. I…read morehave always had good service as well. Everyone that works there are always friendly. I have had issues with the take out though. They always give you the incorrect time to arrive. It drives me crazy when I get to a place early to pick up my food and it is already ready and sitting there getting cold. This happens here a lot. So if you are getting take be sure to get there early.

Pizza is delicious! I've been here twice and it's just the perfect beach sitting pizza. The…read morepepperoni is my favorite but I also tried the bruschetta pizza which was great as well. Will be back!

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Fiore Pizzeria & Restaurant

3.9(86 reviews)

1.4 mi

A really nice place. Cozy, friendly, with great authentic Italian Food. All homemade. Friend…read moreCalamari was fresh and cooked to perfection - not mushy. Really nice house salad. Great garlic knots. We ate Chicken Piazzoli and Ziti Bolognese and it was some of the best around. Another hidden treasure in Old SAYBROOK. Fantastic pricing a huge portions. I would most certainly go back here. A keeper for sure!

Went here for a take out pizza and the pizza crust is thick and chewy. The toppings were high…read morequality and the flavors are good but the crust needs some work given the number of local pizza choices.

Outside

Chicken Alacasa

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This is not Mac and cheese. This is pasta with Alfredo sauce

Westbrook Pizza

4.2(71 reviews)

1.9 mi

Good pie. Good price m. Good price and location. Did not have a lot of time for lunch. Needed a…read morequick fix.

Last order was good. I questioned the price but the salad was loaded with chicken and cheese and I…read moreordered a steak grinder so it was fair. I still don't like being forced to tip for take out and pay more for using a card, but is what it is. Only thing I'd ask is that if they're gonna start making pepper steak they say so. My steak grinder was very peppery and I like black pepper, but go easy unless customer requests it please!

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Nice looking place...

745 Osteria

4.0(45 reviews)

1.2 mi

My wife and I recently dined at 745 Osteria on a Saturday night. The space, especially the patio in…read morethe Summer, is very cool. Service was excellent the entire night. My wife and I shared arancini with a basil aioli. The three rice balls were beautifully plated and tasty. I ordered an Aperol Spritz (which was good) and Rigatoni Bolognese. The pasta had good texture and the sauce had a rich umami flavor. However, the sauce didn't pop for me relative to my favorite CT Bolognese's and there was not a lot of meat. I would definitely return to 745, but I would try a different meal next time. My wife enjoyed her Beet Salad, which I didn't photograph since she substituted Mozzarella for the Goat Cheese. The chicken she added had a nice grilled flavor. 4 Stars for the Food. 5 Stars for the Atmosphere and Service. Rounding up to 5 Stars Overall since I can't give 4.5 Stars.

We had great service. It's a nice restaurant but is located on a busier road. The food was great! I…read morerecently went to Italy and it reminded me of the quality of food there. I would definitely go back!

Bread tray

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Mussels Siciliano

Privateers Pizza

4.6(36 reviews)

4.5 mi

Visited Essex and came across Privateer's Pizza. One of the few places to get take-out near by. The…read morestore itself was relaxed, no frills. Service was great. We didn't know what to expect but the pizza was excellent! We got the BBQ chicken pizza, flavor was great, crust was perfect. If I lived near-by I would certainly come often!

First time here and went in for slices of pizza and sodas. Pizza was excellent! The atmosphere was…read morewarm and inviting and staff was very kind and helpful. Definitely will be back soon!

Fireplace and booth

Cheese pizza and Meatball and onion

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Matt P.

7 years ago

This place is absolutely disgusting service sucks I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone they should be ashamed to even be in business.

Colin H.

400

7 years ago

Great family. Great food. Great prices. Great portions. I highly recommend Pizza Palace for any occasion!

Bill G.

12 years ago

Been coming here for over 25 years and still find it great!!

Brittany P.

Elite 12

14 years ago

Love their grinders!!!

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