We were on our way back home and wanted to give New Haven spots another try…read more The usual spots had a line of people. We laughed at them and moved on. We don't do lines. Found this spot and were glad we did. Pizza was absolute perfect. We tried 3 different pies.

Delicious FRESH food! 4.5/5.0. I wish Yelp would allow for the .5 in reviews! Went here yesterday…read moreto meet up with an old friend. We had the ricotta and honey on toast, meatballs, prosciutto/mozzarella to start, some white wine and of course PIZZA! The pizza was light and cooked perfectly. We had the Dolce Salato and the Diavolina. We loved the Dolce Salato! The Diavolina was good, but I think some more spicy salami or maybe an additional spicy component would have been a good addition to the pizza. It needed just a little bit more on the flavor side. But still everything here is high quality and I would recommend! Service was excellent. We were immediately seated and had the option to sit inside or outside. I first sat inside, then we moved to a larger table outside. What I really appreciated as a new mom, was their openness and flexibility for coming in with a stroller. I was nervous to be a burden to the restaurant, but they were super accommodating. Thank you On room for improvement, I think on a hot day, having the inside space being much much cooler, than the outdoor seating (especially for newborns/really young kids/elderly) would be beneficial. Yesterday it was cool inside to start (and remember I chose to move outside), but they started to leave the front door open to allow for easy movement of staff and guests between inside and outside, which made the indoor space get warmer over time. And I totally get that for the ease of movement for staff/guests, but maybe consider keeping it super cool on the inside, so that kiddos/elderly have a cool space on a really hot day to not overheat. The vibe here is great. Chill, warm and light! Come with family and/or friends and enjoy!

Always a great experience and great people, service is awesome and prices aren't that bad. Food is…read moreabsolutely delicious, we especially love the Sicilian pizza and pasta.

After landing at Tweed, we were hungry and tried Aniello's for an early dinner. Loved the…read moreold-school vibes, and all of the food arrived quickly. So impressed by the pizza, which was nice and cheesy with a great bake on the crust. Good meatballs too. While our waitress was nice, we were seated right next to the area where all the waitresses gather and answer phones, and the entire time we heard them talk about every person after they hung up. Not saying they weren't valid in what they may have been talking about, but as a customer, it was a bit uncomfortable. Just something to be mindful of if customers are in ear shot.

Having had Sally's Apizza on my bucket list for what feels like forever, I was beyond excited to…read morefinally cross it off. Having already tried Frank Pepe's up the street, this was stop number two on my quest through New Haven's legendary "Big Three." ​We arrived around 8:00 PM on a Wednesday evening on our drive back to RI from Pennsylvania, hoping the line wouldn't be too bad, knowing they closed at 9:00 PM. Luckily, there were only about a dozen people ahead of us, and we were seated by 8:30 PM. The place only has about 15 to 20 tables inside, but they do a fantastic job turning them over, and the host was super friendly and professional right from the start. ​The dining room has that perfect old-school feel - clean, warm, and completely inviting. Our server, Jessica V., was exceptional. Even though it was the end of what was likely a long shift, she was cheerful, super friendly, and attentive. My partner, feeling dehydrated after our long drive, requested a pitcher of water, and Jessica was happy to bring one out to her. ​We ordered a Large Mozzarella & Tomato Sauce Pie, and it was as close to pizza perfection as you can get. You could tell right away that they use top-quality ingredients. The vibrant sauce and mozzarella balanced each other out beautifully on a nicely charred, coal-fired crust. We completely devoured the entire thing, and it easily earned a spot in the top three pizzas I've ever had in my life. To go with the pie, I had a Two Roads "Two Juicy Zero" non-alcoholic beer, which was super refreshing and ideal since we still had a two-hour drive ahead of us. ​In my humble opinion, I give a very slight edge to Sally's over Pepe's, though I'd probably need to try them side by side to make a final call. All in all, it was a fantastic experience, and we loved every minute of it. A huge thank you to Jessica and the Sally's team! We will definitely be back the next time we're passing through!

We used to love to go to Sally's, but we have not been in the area for sometime. So, we did the…read morenext best thing. We ordered it delivered flash frozen from Goldbelly, which is a great website. We picked out several and just last night finished the last. We should have also ordered pasta, because there pasta is great, but next time. They have the best pizza and pasta. The frozen is just as good as being there. But being there is so great. The place is clean and spotless. It is so cute and it is pretty big. It can get crowded, but you will get a seat. The service is so nice. Many of the people have been there forever. They know the menu well and will help you. They are fast and never rush you. We tried their pizza with onion and potato and I did not love that, but I have had ever other pizza they sell. We have tried all their pasta. The place is great!

If you are looking for the best pizza in the US, Pepe's New Haven style is my personal favorite,…read morebut you must visit the original location. Expect a wait on any given day, but it is well worth it. Everything from the crust to the sauce to the char is top notch. Pizza comes out relatively quickly and the salad is also delicous. My personal favorites are the white clam (probably the most popular) and the chicken with no cheese and red sauce. I drool when I think of both. Definitely the #1 pizza spot! Check it out and thank me later!

10/7/26 Visit: Always heard great things about Frank Pepe's pizza…read more While we were visiting New Haven, we decided to stop in for lunch. We stopped in at 11:30 AM. There were already a few people waiting. We checked in and luckily, we were seated right away. We ordered a lemonade and diet Coke and a *12 inch pie *$14.75. It had eight small pieces which was fine with me. The pizza was fresh and just came from the oven. It was just pretty good. It didn't have much flavor, even after putting oregano on it. The crust was very good. Overall, I've had better. Our server "Sugar" was absolutely delightful!!! She was very friendly and always there if you needed anything. The other employees made you feel welcome too. Place was very clean. The place has two restrooms. About 12:15 PM, we exited the restaurant. There was a long line of people waiting to get in. Parking- the restaurant has two small parking lots. In addition, street parking is available.

Back in the pizza capital of the United States to try the famous Zuppardi's Apizza. There simply…read moreisn't anything like Connecticut pizza and Zuppardi's proves that once again. With that being said, I ordered a sausage and pepperoni pizza and a spicy shrimp pizza. First off, the sausage and pepperoni pizza was immaculate. To explain, the crust was homemade and crispy with great flavor. Likewise, the pepperoni was delicious and helped elevate the flavor. Also, the cheese was perfect with just the right amount of grease. Finally, the sauce had a savory tomato flavor which was excellent. I just wish they put more on the pizza. In similar fashion, the spicy shrimp pizza was very good as well. To breakdown, the shrimp tasted fresh and had great flavor. My only complaint was that the pizza was a little too spicy for my taste. I still enjoyed it though. To put it concisely, Zuppardi's Apizza has some of the best pizza I've ever had in my life.

The place is slightly off the beaten path of New Haven, but worth the visit. Has its own fre…read moreparking lot and free street parking. My husband and I came on a Tuesday afternoon and immediately sat down. Was crowded already! We split a small antipasto salad and small classic pie (sausage). The antipasto was straight from a jar type of vibe, but the pizza made up for it!

John & Maria's catered a party for 12, and every single dish was outstanding from start to finish…read more The chicken cutlets were absolutely incredible--perfectly seasoned, tender, and easily some of the best we've ever had. The eggplant rollatini deserves a special mention. You can truly taste that it's made fresh and fried daily. It's unlike any other version you'll find around here. The J&M salad was a perfect 10/10. The homemade dressing is so good they should seriously bottle it and sell it in stores! To top it all off, the assortment of pizzas was phenomenal. While you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu, the Shrimp Casino pizza and the Native Tomato Pie were absolute standouts and among the best pizzas you'll find anywhere. Whether you're dining in, grabbing takeout, or catering an event, John & Maria's consistently delivers exceptional quality, generous portions, and food made with care. We can't wait for our next order!

Good Pizza is very subjective in the New Haven area. If you follow my Pizza reviews well then, you…read morealready know where I stand. When it comes to pizza our loyalties are passionate and run deep. So with that said let's jump in. This restaurant certainly has its loyal supporters. David Portny from one bite barstool reviews gave this an 8.5. So based on that we gave it a shot. My initial impression was that it is a Juicy saucy pie. The sauce is not overly fussed with so they really shine.Nice cheese, but not as buttery as I prefer. The crust was unique, salty, doughy. This is where it went downhill for me. The edges were dry-crunchy but not in an olive oil crispy way. No airy bubbles. Yes there was char but not like the coal fired apizzas I'm used to but more burned. The interior of the dough was doughy, and the pizza slices were floppy. I'm not a fan of that. How One Bite gave this an 8.5 is bewildering to me! They make their own sausage in house and my husband said it was of excellent quality. Very friendly service. Nice outdoor dining space w fireplace. Serving Connecticut's infamous Foxon soda.

Signage upon entering Connecticut points one to the "pizza capital of the United States", an…read moreinteresting claim to make as one leaves New York. What it's referring to is New Haven, and in particular the prominent restaurants that originate its local style of pizza. Modern is the third of a trinity of well-known pizzas, and unlike the others it has not expanded outside of New Haven and is not on the same Italian-heavy street. I was fooled by the name into thinking that it was going to be "modern" pizza with pineapple and edamame or something, but it is actually just as traditional as the others. There is a small vestibule on entry, where you are apparently supposed to wait and get your name taken for a table. I was a bit nervous that there were several groups ahead of me, but it was not a long wait for me, maybe ten or fifteen minutes on a weeknight. It's a fast-cooking pizza and a decent-sized restaurant, so in the entirely likely event of a line, it does move quickly. The menu is focused, with the pizza accompanied by beverages and a couple of salads and bread-based appetizers. Figuring I won't be back in the area for a while, I just went ahead and got a salad and garlic bread that I knew I wouldn't finish; I was offered a massive side of marinara sauce with my bread. I also got a white birch soda in the distinctive local brand to complete the experience, and it was a strong birch bark taste. The pizza crust felt a little chewy to me at first, but it grew on me. The ample char and my wise topping choice of cherry peppers delivered a complex mix of flavors that transcended simple description. It was perhaps my favorite of the big players (I've tried some satellite Frank Pepe's locations but haven't been to the original). And the price and the atmosphere are accessible even for people who aren't Ivy Leaguers. Maybe the Connecticut sign isn't an overreach.

The pizza was amazing and definitely worth the wait! We tried the clam pizza, artichoke pizza, and…read morepepperoni & sausage, and everything was delicious. The clam pizza was our favorite and is an absolute must-try! A tip for anyone visiting for the first time: if you see people waiting outside, make sure you go in and put your name down! We didn't realize there was a list and thought the line by the door was the line to get a table, so we waited for a while before figuring it out. The restaurant is spacious, the staff was super friendly, and there's street parking nearby. Great pizza, great service, and definitely a place we'd come back to if we're in the area again.

Little Italy Pizza Truck is a wood-fired pizza truck that opened in East Haven, Connecticut in…read moreAugust 2021. It was founded by pizzaiolo Luigi Bernardo Jr. The Bernardo Family plays a large role in Greater New Haven's rich pizza history. Family patriarch Luigi "Gigi" Bernardo immigrated to New Haven from Naples, Italy in the 1960s. In 1974, Gigi opened his own business "Gigi's Bakery" on Chapel Street where he made baked goods and pizza. The family moved the business to Grand Avenue in 1982 and they continued to operate it until Gigi's retirement in 2001. He passed away in 2009. Gigi passed down his culinary talents to his seven children (including sons Luigi Jr, Frank, and Arsenio who all became pizzaioli). Frank runs the New Haven Pizza Truck while Arsenio runs the New Haven Pizza Place. Luigi Jr continued his late father's legacy when he started his own pizza truck business dubbed "Little Italy". The truck travels around Southern Connecticut to craft delicious wood-fired pizza pies at wineries, breweries and festivals. My family and I recently tried some of Little Italy's delicious pies when we visited Rosabianca Vineyards in Northford. The winery frequently hosts pizza trucks and other food trucks on the weekends. My wife and I had previously eaten Bernardo Family-created pizzas from the New Haven Pizza Truck and New Haven Pizza Place. We were excited to try Little Italy's offerings. After looking over their menu, we decided to order and share the "Margherita" (white fresh tomato, basil and garlic) and the "Mashed Potato Bacon" (with caramelized onion). The Margherita was more of an American-style Margherita versus a Traditional Neapolitan-style Margherita, but still very good. The real star for us was the Mashed Potato Pie! The mashed potatoes had a perfect texture and the bacon and onions were so flavorful. It was perfect! Both pies had excellent crust and they paired well with our wine. We really enjoyed our experience with Little Italy and we hope to see them again!

Fabulous experience. Some of the best pizza anywhere. Friendly and gracious staff made our party…read morereally special. Gluten-free, vegan requests easily handled. Could not have been better! Thanks!

Had two pies, broccoli rabe and sausage and their pizza margarita, fresh mozzarella, basil and…read moretomato sauce. Both pies were great and recommended if those are your tastes. Great costumer service, very personable and friendly. This was take out and immediately after opening so ambiance wasn't rated, but I could see things happening there.

This New Haven style pizza (apizza) joint is nestled in North Haven. We would consider this to be a…read morewell-balanced pie. Not too thick. Not too thin. Enough char to show on your fingers. Melty cheese. Great specialty pies. Familiar New Haven sauce. We loved the staff and the laid back unchanged atmosphere. Great for a quick sit down or take out. We can't wait until the next visit!

Called ahead on a Saturday night to order a pizza. I ended up getting the pizza with clam, crab,…read moreand shrimp, and a stuffed bread. The woman on the phone was very nice and clear, I asked her what the stuffed bread contained and she let me know it was made to order and could be customized and she listed some options. The chicken Parmesan option sounded great to me so I went for that. She let me know it would be ready in 20-25 minutes. I came 25 min later and my food was ready to go. There were a few families eating inside the restaurant and it seems very homey and cute, I'd definitely come back to eat there. I was out within 2-3 minutes after paying. Food was very hot. The pizza was good, a ton of seafood on it and tasted great. But I really liked the chicken parm stuffed bread! It was much bigger than I expected and tasted great. Will be back!

Since Depalma's renova- and new management- its easy to see the new owners take extreme pride in…read moretheir establishment! We've been there at least half dozen times since last summer while we were moving back to CT from PA. The folks there are attentive, friendly and so accommodating! I have some dietary restrictions that are somewhat difficult to navigate all menus but the waitstaff always checks the ingredients for me and never ever makes me feel as though I'm being 'high maintenance' in ordering. I love their mini bread starters- especially with soup! They are way above average in gourmet/special order pizzas and their dinners that I have tried are very tasty(and filling)!! The restaurant is comfortable, clean and cozy and a great place to bring friends and family when in town!!