Finally! A pizza spot in CT that I can be excited to go to and bring all my friends! Since my first…read morevisit on 9/22, I've been there 4 times! (2 times for lunch, 2 times for dinner) If the owner is there (I know his name, I just don't want to dox him but you'll meet him yourself when you visit) he will come visit your table and so warmly welcome you and thank you for visiting. He is so eager for feedback- the positive and the room for improvements- but honestly there isn't much room to improve. They've hit the mark for each and every one of my visits and all of my friends are fans! I had been reading all positive feedback from my neighbors on Bristol Talks and was very excited to come check them out. I am so glad I finally did.
The owner is an absolute gem of a person. He exudes passion for his craft and his business. The manager is equally passionate about the restaurant and the pizza. The entire team is so sweet and friendly- happy to make suggestions and make every visit special. They've added new items to the menu (check out the Panuozzo- wood fired Italian sandwiches- the bread is made of pizza dough!) They also offer pizza making classes for $34.95 (includes a pizza and ingredients and a drink) On weekdays 11am-3pm, they offer a lunch special for $12.95 which includes a 10" personal pizza and a drink (any drink from cooler! Some more expensive pizzas are available in the lunch portion for an added surcharge.) The salad portions are large and shareable.
Every pizza I have tried so far has been delicious! (See photos)
My ranking so far (will try to remember to update as I try them all)
Favorites (So far):
Diavola (Spicy) $21.95
Imported San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, spicy Italian salami, Calabrian peppers.
Primavera (Meat Lover) $23.95
Imported San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, pepperoni, Italian sausage, Roasted ham,basil.
Bianca (White pizza / No Sauce) $20.95
Mozzarella cheese, Ricotta Cheese , buffalo mozzarella cheese, basil, (no sauce).
Others I've tried:
Bosco $21.95
Imported San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, roasted ham, mushroom, artichoke.
Norcina $21.95
Imported San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, Italian sausage, sweet red pepper, Caramelized onions.
Vegetale $21.95
Imported San Marzano tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, Roasted Red Peppers , mushrooms, Caramelized onions, fresh basil.
You can also make your own! (Toppings and their prices may vary)
Salad
Amalfi Salad $10.45
Fresh Spring Mix, Blue Cheese, Blueberries, Toasted Pecans. Served with House Apricot Dressing.
Dessert
Gelato- always gotta have it!! Try them all!
Chocolate & pistachio cannolis
Limoncello cake
I am so excited to come back and try their Panuozzo sandwiches. I saw the staff testing them out and they looked absolutely delicious. They have sweet (dessert) and savory ones! That's on my list for sure.
I am from Long Island, NY and my family is from all over NYC (Queens, The Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan mostly) We take our pizza very seriously. It took me 5 years to find Hometown (on Burlington Ave) and I am excited to have a new sit down spot that is so consistently good every time. The lunch special is awesome - you can try a few different pizzas with smaller portions and share with friends.
The space is well lit (big open windows that let in lots of natural light) and very clean. The pizza is served so quickly- within minutes if they're not busy- maybe 5-10 min if they are busy. The gelato is so creamy and decadent- definitely get some, you will not regret it. If you stop by to try it because of my review, please let them know! I am so excited to spread the word about this amazing restaurant. It's nice to finally start getting some beautiful, delicious businesses in this area. We have to show our support for the ones we like so they can thrive!