Great food and service when I visited on a Monday early afternoon. Awesome neighborhood vibe…read more Highly recommend!

New Haven has no shortage of great pizza, but Zuppardi's absolutely deserves to be in the…read moreconversation. Don't skip this one just because it's in West Haven and not right downtown New Haven with some of the other well-known pizza spots in the area. We've been a handful of times over the past few years, and it never disappoints. You walk in and immediately get those old-school pizza place vibes, followed up by excellent pizza with a great crust and just the right amount of chew, plenty of seating, and a solid beer selection. You can also pick up frozen pizzas to take home, though I can't really comment on those since we haven't tried them. As an added perk, parking has been pretty easy every time we've gone, especially compared to some of the more downtown spots. I just finished dinner (unfortunately not at Zuppardi's), and I'm NOT hungry, but writing this review is making me want some Zuppardi's right now anyway. It's definitely the kind of pizza that's easy to overindulge on... Go try it if you haven't, and go again if you have!

We're Back Pizza is the former Abate's Apizza same location!! One of my favorite places for pizza…read more I was craving mushroom/pepperoni and I had to make it a large, so one of my sisters could have some?? Uber delivery was efficient and quick to fill up our tummies. Thanks again, you guys rock

Nice surprise. I'd…read moresay 3.5 stars for pizza and round up to 4 stars for great staff, clean dining room and overall very nice experience. Staff actually smiles and greets customers in such a genuine way. We love that a variety of slices are available. Will definitely return.

I can't believe I haven't reviewed the New Haven Sally's before. It's one of the Big Three in New…read moreHaven. One of the most famous pizzerias in the US. I've eaten at the restaurant, outside the restaurant and at their pop up at the New Haven Apizza Feast. Its good chewy and charred crust is one of the best. Its balanced red sauce is one of the best. I will say for Sally's standard cheese pizzas, I prefer a different sauce to cheese ratio. I like it a bit cheesier and the cheese to be a bit stretchier. That's my only note. Sally's Basil Burrata was my favorite slice from the 2025 New Haven Apizza Feast. It's Calabrian Stinger was my favorite slice from this year's Apizza Feast. Sally's is a CT Classic. You'll notice them expanding across CT.

Pizza is very good but the wait is insane. 30 mins outside and then 45 inside for the pizza…read more The pizza is crunchy and thin. I enjoyed that but the sauce isn't exactly as seasoned as I would like. The crusts were also too burnt for my liking. Service was also really horrible. They were either understaffed on Halloween and we also had a shift change. But we waited also 15 mins for our check and waitress to come around. Overall I would recommend for people to come here if they are here and the line outside isn't too crazy long.

How do you decide where to go for your pizza when you're in New Haven, CT when there are so many…read moregreat options? There was only a 20 minute wait, but it was the perfect sunny day to be outside and Pepe's has a great system for moving the line along quickly. Charlotte provided excellent service and was super friendly. A Pepe's veteran employee for 35 years, she was great at helping us to navigate the menu and options. We loved all of the historic photographs lining the walls and can understand how Pepe's has been a main stay for over 100 years. We opted to try a cheese pie as well as the seasonal special Shrimp Calabrese pie. The cheese pie had an amazing crispy crust and a slight char from the wood fired coals. The pie was not shy on cheese making the center a little limp, but the crust and flavor made up for it. The shrimp Calabrese pie packed a powerful punch from the Calabrian chilis. We loved that the shrimp were perfectly cooked and not one second over. The crust on this pie seems to have been a bit thinner than the cheese pie crust and held up a little bit more sturdy in the center. The menu has many options to try different types of pizzas without having to order full-sized pies. Our two large pies could easily have fed six people. I'm looking forward to our next visit.

Of the three New Haven pizza giants, Pepe's has expanded the most widely, while Sally's has done so…read moreregionally and Modern remains a single shop. All are valid choices in my view, but it does mean that I tried some Frank Pepe locations in the DC area before going to the Wooster Street original. It certainly has charm. There was a significant line for entry but everyone was seated and there still might have been an open table or two when I left, so while crowded, I think dinner is worse than brunch. I got efficient, yet welcoming service. I figured I'd go traditional and tried their original tomato pie. It does have just a sprinkling of cheese, so someone looking to avoid dairy would have to ask. The char of the crust was considerable; newcomers may struggle to appreciate a "burned pizza", but for me the contrast in flavors between sauce and crust delivered. Part of the point of ordering a relatively light pizza was to save room for dessert, and I have to say their tiramisu had a marvelous texture and despite my best efforts to savor it, it was not there for very long. They have pretty limited salad and appetizer options. I went with a seltzer water to spare myself sugar, but if you're not doing dessert the local soda brand makes a good addition to the local pizza.

Amazing food, we went on Valentine's Day so it was a bit busy the place inside is a little small…read more The food was really good tho, the ricez the kofta and the hummus and salad were amazing and fresh. My husband got the Syrian wrap and he loved it. We also got the dama rose mocktail , vimto/lemon and rose petals inside it was one of the best mocktails I have had!.

A new go to spot for Mediterranean. Everything we've tried has been great. Dama sampler is a must…read moredo appetizer. Owner and service has been great for the most part, although did have some issues with service recently. But willing to forgive given the quality of the food.

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!

Great customer service…read more Decent wings. I would like to try their pizza. Nice local business that I would like to continue supporting.

Second visit to Papa Dough's to try more of their menu! A few new items got added since we were…read morelast here and we weren't disappointed. Everyone is so nice here and there's plenty of tables for dine in. I think I like the thicker pizza even better than the New Haven style here! So many verities that I'll never get bored!

8 Thousand Pizza is a pizzeria and pour-your-own taproom that opened in Milford, Connecticut in…read moreNovember 2023. It was founded by restaurateurs Skye Kwok and Tommy Nguyen. Kwok has more than 20 years experience in the hospitality industry. Some of the other restaurants he has opened include Sweet Basil in Fairfield, Pink Sumo Sushi & Sake Cafe in Westport, and Eat Noodle in Bridgeport. Kwok and Nguyen's latest venture opened at the Connecticut Post Mall in a restaurant space that was previously home to Cast Iron Chef Kitchen & Bar, which specialized in tavern-style pizzas cooked in a cast-iron skillet. 8 Thousand Pizza offers this same style of pizza, but what sets them apart from the previous pizzeria is that they also offer self-pouring technology, which became legalized in Connecticut in 2021. The food menu features two dozen tavern-style pizzas as well as burgers, wings, fries, salads and soups. Through the use of a supplied electronic bracelet, customers can self-pour their own beverage from a selection of 28 craft beer taps and 6 wine taps. There's a two-pint or 32-ounce limit for the self-pours. I recently visited 8 Thousand Pizza for dinner. I had previously visited the space when it was Cast Iron Chef Kitchen & Bar and was sad to hear that they moved. However, this new business concept of a tavern-style pizzeria with self-pouring taps sounded very interesting to me. This was actually my first visit to a self-pouring taproom, as these types of establishments only just began opening in the state in the last few years. After looking over the menu, I decided to order the "Grandma's Tomato Pizza" (fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, roasted garlic, tomatoes and EVOO) and the "Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza" (tomato sauce, pepperoni, hot honey sauce and mozzarella cheese). The latter happens to be 8 Thousand's signature pizza. Both pizzas had crust so thin that it's almost cracker like; they didn't flop at all. They were super crispy with excellent sauce and toppings. I honestly can't decide which one I liked better; they were both very good. During my visit, I enjoyed some self-pours of Grey Sail Brewing's "Captain's Daughter" (Double New England IPA) and New Park Brewing's "Cloudscape" (American IPA). Delicious pizza with craft beer is always an excellent pairing! I had a really nice experience at 8 Thousand Pizza and I hope to return with my family.

Took the Family here for a Saturday lunch. Got a meatball pizza and a margarita pizza. Both were…read moremade well. The beer system is interesting and you pour your own beer. Paying by the ounce. Service was nice and attentive. But you have to go up to the counter to order. Many of the betas were out or empty. I did like that. They had a wide selection of glasses available for the different styles of beer.

Don't let the unassuming exterior fool you. Inside, this place welcomes you with a cozy,…read morefamily-style neighborhood vibe that makes you want to become a regular immediately. The food easily earns a 9/10 overall. The service was great, but the dishes were the real stars of the night: Chicken Milanese: Absolutely excellent. Easily one of the best versions of this dish we have ever tasted in Connecticut. Veal Meatballs: Incredible texture and flavor. Truly stand-out quality. Gorgonzola Pasta: Incredibly unique. If you love Gorgonzola cheese, this is an absolute must-try. Pizza: Good crust and flavor. The complimentary bread was just average, but everything else completely blew us away. We highly recommend checking this neighborhood spot out!

The service was the savior here. We were seated in the back corner by the kitchen so it was a bit…read moreof an awkward spot for a table, but the place was busy for a Wednesday night! The waitress didn't check in much but the bus boy was sweet and extremely attentive. I hope he got part of our tip! We ordered the burratta appetizer to share which was covered in tasty pesto. My friends both got the fettuccine Alfredo which they described as creamy and delicious and one of the better ones they've had. I got the carbonara, which was good but I wasn't blown away. I was torn between this and another choice and I think I will have to come back and try the other option.

This restaurant has become a neighborhood gem. I enjoy coming here to meet friends for pizza (well…read moredone so the crust is crispy) and wings and a game on the many TV's Food is pretty good, I tried a few items besides the pizza and wings and enjoyed them. They have different seasonal specials besides the regular menu. Staff are always perky and friendly. This is their third location, this building was a former neighborhood fire house. They maintained the fire engine doors which open during warm months and the decor is fire fighter themed.

Great food, we ordered a plethora of food: chicken bacon ranch pizza, mozzarella, buffalo wings,…read moresalad and clam casino. Zero complaints. The staff was helpful, the food was good and there were plenty of seating options from bar, to booths to tables. The outside is an authentic firehouse and the inside has fire gear. I will definitely be back.