Everything was AMAZING!!! We dined in, and I couldn't have been more pleased with the food and…read moreservice. It is a diamond in the rough!!

On our way home from Quinnipiac, we stopped in Eli's shortly after opening and got a large half…read moresausage half meatball pizza. New Haven style and was very good. Staff was very friendly and helpful.

Olde World Brick Oven Apizza is a New Haven-style pizzeria that opened in North Haven, Connecticut…read morein 1995. It was founded by business partners Bill McCarthy and Joe Houde. McCarthy started making pizza at the age of 13. He received his training by working at local pizzerias such as La Bella's and Sorrento's. Once he reached adulthood, he started a career with the railroad. He worked with the railroad for several years until a physical injury caused him to retire. He went back to pizza-making when he started an eight-year stint at the popular Modern Apizza in New Haven. Eventually, he and Houde partnered up to open their own pizzeria. After 30 successful years, McCarthy and Houde decided to retire and sell the pizzeria. In April 2026, Olde World reopened under the ownership of business partners and chefs Robert Marcarelli, Jared Schulefand and Isarel Lopez. Marcarelli actually started his career working at Olde World, before going on to study at the Lincoln Culinary Institute. Schulefand started his career working as a busboy at Modern Apizza, before going on to study at Johnson and Wales University. He now owns Home Restaurant in Branford. Marcarelli & Schulefand both have their own restaurant consulting business (Pi Restaurant Consulting), and they co-own Supreme Seafood in North Branford, the Shanty in Branford, the Galley in Guilford, and NEBCO Kitchen in Branford. Lopez was a longtime pizzaiolo at Next Door Pizzeria in New Haven and nearly bought it before a deal fell through and it closed. In addition to New Haven-style thin crust apizza, Olde World also makes calzones, Italian entrees, pasta dishes, subs, stuffed breads and salads. I recently visited Olde World after they re-opened under the new ownership. I had eaten their pizza multiple times over the years and always loved it. How would the pizza taste now with the "new guys"? The new partners prepared a variety of different pies and dishes for my small group to sample. The classic "Mozzarella" (red sauce, mozzarella, pecorino) still tasted just as good as it ever did. In addition to the classic offerings, the partners have added some more modern twists to the menu, such as "Mashed Potato" (white, mashed potato, caramelized onions, bacon, garlic), "Crab Rangoon Pie" (white sauce, crème fraîche, imitation crab, sweet chili drizzle), and "Spring Fling" (asparagus, seacoast maitake mushrooms, ramp pesto, mozzarella, goat cheese, Szechuan chili honey). The latter (a special of the month) was my favorite of the tasting! We were also treated to some "Penne, Sausage & Broccoli Rabe" and "Burrata Salad" (asparagus, spicy capitol, herb marinated artichokes, tomato confit, baby greens, garlic crumb, balsamic truffle). Paired with some local Foxon Park sodas, we were treated to quite the feast! Not only is the food just as good as it ever was... it's even better now! I must tip my hat to our excellent hosts. I plan on coming back again and again!

I've been coming here for years but this visit was different. First thing was they had a hard time…read moretaking my order but that's fine. Second thing was the pizza dough? It seemed so tough to chew not sure what's going on with that. Third was the over charred pizza. I'm from New Haven and like some char but this was excessive. I'll wait a little bit before I go back but I wouldn't say I'm done with this place just based on all the past great pizzas. Fix whatever is job on with the tough dough.

We drove over an hour from southern RI to try out this place…read more Steve and John welcomed us in and gave us a tour. There's about 8 booths- It's a bit on the small side but the food was fantastic. Hubby and I were born and raised in NYC. It's been so long we've had really good pizza. John and Steve brought out pie after pie. We had the plain, plain with grated cheese, tomato with fresh mozzarella, clam with bacon, mangia special, Stevie Gs apple pizza, mashed potato pizza. We brought in our homemade suppi and they put it on some of our pies. We also tried the eggplant Parmesan and garlic knots. The plain pies, mashed potato, and the mangia special were my favorites but really everything there was top notch. There is nothing that I wouldn't order again. The crust is nice and crunchy. Good char on it. Sauce was delicious - not sour like straight from a can. Toppings were better than I expected for a small pizza spot. Sausage was tasty. Mushrooms were fresh not tinned, fresh tomatoes and basil. Tons of clams on the pizza. Bacon was thick sliced and left almost whole. Eggplant was sliced thin. Generous with the toppings. Even better than their pizza- is their service. It was my first time meeting them and I felt like an old friend. They were so friendly, chatted with us, told us stories -- we really had a good time. The older gentleman who brought out the food and took away the empty trays was very thorough- checked in on us regularly. Mangia Apizza is easy to miss - connected to Vick's Cafe (really it's a bar). Stop in and grab a pizza. You won't be sorry. And if you want someone to talk your ears off - stop in and eat at a booth. I wish they were closer!!

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!

We tried one of each and they were all excellent. Location…read moreis takeout only. Owner is very friendly.

Great mini pizzas. We found the place on our drive to VA from Boston. We wanted something we could…read moreeat in the car but wasn't the same burgers and fries. The pizzas were perfect. The service was quick and helpful. We will stop by again on our next trip. The only thing missing is a place to eat in. It's take out only.

My favorite Apizza spot! The service, atmosphere, and pizza was phenomenal! Everyone was friendly…read moreand I will definitely be back for more. If you're looking for great pizza to get the experience of what New Haven Apizza is about, go to Ernie's!

Ernie's was okay. I would rate it as just a tad above average. They were busy with a huge table…read morewhere a child's birthday was being celebrated. It was noisy with kids running about. Ernie's is small. They had a decent wine, which was nice. People were friendly. I just think this is not what a lot of senior citizens would enjoy as far as a sit-down restaurant. Perhaps I'm wrong... and most nights are calmer. It has about zero ambiance, which is normal for a pizza joint.

Stopped by Abate's Apizza in North Haven after craving pizza during my Biggest Loser challenge…read morejourney. You could smell the pizza from outside before even walking in, which immediately got my attention. The restaurant has an old-school atmosphere with lots of pictures and décor that make it feel welcoming and nostalgic. I ordered a bacon, sausage, pepperoni, and mushroom pizza. At first bite, I thought it was good, but once the pizza cooled down a little, the flavors really started to come together. The toppings blended well and the pizza became much more enjoyable as I kept eating. Overall, definitely a place I'd come back to again.

Stopped in for a quick bite and enjoyed it. The service was very good! Our server was super nice,…read morequick, and courteous. It was late afternoon so was just looking for something to tide me over until dinner. I got the minestrone soup which was okay. I was expecting less beans and more other veggies but maybe I don't have a good understanding of classic minestrone soup. My husband got their large pepperoni pizza slice which was very yummy. Super cheesy with tooooons of pepperoni. I also got a chocolate cheesecake to go which was also tasty later.

We tried the eggplant parm hero, and a medium size special pizza. The service was cheerful and…read morepleasant. Fell in love with the pizza! And will be coming back even though its not the closest to our home. Incomparison, we were a bit disappointed in the eggplant which was greasy from being fried in dirty oil. But the sub roll was excellent

Ordered over $550 of food for 5:45 and not delivered until 7. They forgot the order and then did…read morenothing to make it better.

Rating: 5 stars I…read morehadn't ordered from DiMatteo's in about 8-10 years, but I'm so glad I gave it another shot, it was absolutely worth it. I got a small cheese pizza with tomato and fresh basil, and it was delicious. Simple, fresh, and full of flavor. No complaints, no need for adjustments--just great pizza done right. I placed the order through DoorDash and picked it up in person. The staff was friendly, the place looked clean, and my order was ready right on time--fresh and hot. Can't ask for more than that. I'm already thinking about my next pizza from here. Definitely a solid spot in Hamden if you're craving classic, well-made pizza.

I always judge a restaurant on their plain cheese pizza. This pizza is super flavorful without…read morebeing greasy. Great balance of cheese and sauce. I dont know what these other people are complaing about. It's been a long time since I've had pizza this good and the service was smooth.

Love this place, food great !!!! People are awesome!The owner is great,and his wonderful workers…read morealways remember my name!

Great stuffed breads. They really put a lot in there stuffed breads, so good. There pizza is also…read morevery good.

Ordered a pizza to go. Showed up and waited approximately an hour. I had hungry people waiting to…read moreeat, which is the only reason I waited for a mediocre pizza. This place has not been the same since they moved down the street.

Called in an order for delivery. I ordered pasta with marina. The pasta was way overcooked. I could…read morenot eat the meal.