Last night, 03/09/2026, we tried Pizza Palace and we were extraordinarily pleased…read more The pizza was deliciously prepared with quality ingredients. The order of ziti was was bombarded with cheese and the portion size was ENORMOUS! Our table of three shared a bottle of Pinot Grigio to wash it down. Alex was our lovely server. She was personable, friendly, efficient, and knowledgeable about the menu. She worked very hard to please us, while she served others and bussed her own tables. She should be commended for her efforts. The pleasant owner made sure to come around to ask if we were satisfied with our order. Pizza Palace is a definite thumbs up!

I was 45 minutes from home, in Old Saybrook, when I realized the restaurant I was planning to visit…read morewas closed for Labor Day. I vaguely remembered that there may have been a CT Visit Pizza Trail Top 20 votegetter based in Old Saybrook. I Googled the Trail, and sure enough, Pizza Palace was number 16. I was there about 5 minutes later. PP serves Greek style pizza, but also has seafood, grinders, apps, etc. They have nice inside and outside seating. Service was very good. I ordered a small Scallop and Bacon pizza. My server asked if I wanted it red or white, and I thought it would be interesting to go half and half. The crust was well executed Greek Style. The bacon was good and crispy without being overcooked. The bay scallops were cooked through and perfectly tender. The cheese was well melted and tasty. The white sauce half seemed to have a Bechamel. It wasn't too assertive and complemented the other flavors well. The red sauce half was also very subtle. Pizza Palace definitely makes one of the better CT Greek style pizzas I've had. I really had a lovely experience and I can see why PP is so popular. 4.5 Stars

Our favorite place to hang! Friendly staff that make you feel like family, quality variety of…read moredrinks and food, and fun events like trivia or live music. We're here at least weekly!

Great location off exit 64 of I-95 and near Rt 1. Decorated in seaside theme and the brews are…read morenamed appropriately. We were fortunate to meet Phil who is one of the owners and very friendly. Always good to know the back story. I had the nitro stout and tried the caramel stout for dessert . Both were delicious. The caramel was sweet. Also had the white shrimp and sundried tomato pizza. It was a bit light on the shrimp but we enjoyed it. On the CT Beer Trail - 2 for one!

Husband & I visited this gem of a restaurant for dinner - glad we did. Salad, garlic knots were…read moregreat. The chicken parmigiana rivals any we've had! My chicken piccata was fresh tasting & delicious. Portions were plentiful and reasonable! Nicest chef and entire staff were the best! We highly recommend.

Really cute place with a nice outdoor patio with tables and chairs. Inside is very small. We…read moreordered takeout online for a specific time as we were traveling about 1.5 hours away. both grinders made incorrectly. My $13 grinder was $16 when I added basic toppings and then didn't get them. Cold grinders were toasted and the texture was like they were made when we originally ordered them, not the scheduled time. Definitely disappointing

Do NOT be fooled by the outside of this establishment. It looks like an old run down pizza spot but…read moreon the inside it's a characteristic and lively Italian dining experience. I started with the Caesar salad and they use whole anchovies rather than incorporating it into the sauce. Which is not my preference but is a dedication to a style I cannot discount. My main course was a whole Neapolitan pizza. Very very good and classic. My boss got pepperonis on his and regretted it because why on gods green earth would you desecrate a well done simple pizza like that. Beyond me. The wine was good. Our server was very nice. Surprisingly great meal.

I love Alforno! The chicken francese is amazing, I love that they use bell & Evans chicken and it…read morewas the most tender and delicious chicken! Love the lightness of the lemon sauce. I highly recommend getting the homemade tagliatelle instead of rigatoni. Their homemade gnocchi is the best, the gnocchi are so light and soft, I got it with the cream sauce and would try a different sauce next time, it was good but a little too milky for my liking. I also recommend their pizza with garlic, it reminds me of New Haven pizza. Their desserts are amazing as well -- the chocolate torte is so rich and the raspberry and fresh whipped cream compliment it so well. There's a reason it's always busy!

Was a nice place , decent pizza . I'd go back again, service staff could have been friendlier but…read morewe all have off days

What brings me to find the time to complain about a darn pizza!?!…read moreClinton location... We walked in and order a pizza to-go and asked to sit down and have a beer as we waited. Only two tables had two people at each and then the two of us. While seated, I smelt burnt pizza and I said (out loud) "I hope that's not my pizza". I heard someone behind the counter chuckle, although, couldn't see the counter. I have no freakin' idea why I didn't check the pie before I left, but my friends & I probably have eaten a thousand+ dollars worth of pizza at this place as we're from the area. My big mistake was not checking the pie, especially after I smelled one burning, but mine came out quite a while after that. I put it in the back of the vehicle and drove it to a friends house. Opened it up and it was burnt, and it was strange, because it wasn't burnt evenly. I didn't even ask for it crispy like I normally do. I called Grand and our waitress answered. I explained the issue and the first thing she said was "did you eat it", I said "no". she gave me her cell number to send pictures of the burnt pie. I sent them to her and did not get a reply. Half hour went by, so I texted her "sooooo". No reply. I told my husband to swing by Grand because I was headed out of town the very next morning. He didn't have the chance. So while out of town, I called two weeks later and said "Hey, I never heard back from you about the burnt pizza". The first person handed the phone to another person that said "We can't help you when it was 2 weeks ago". I said "Well, I texted the person that waited on us and I did not hear a reply. Whose number is 860.....?" She said she had to check. Next person to pick up the phone tells me that the manager remembers the pictures and said that it wasn't "THAT" burnt! Lololol. Seriously, whats a large pizza cost to make with some veggies and 1/2 sausage? Let me tell you, far less than what we pay for one. Anyway, Sal's & Alforno and Saybrook Pizza in Old Saybrook are so consistently better and much friendlier. But, I already passed those before I thought to bring a pizza to my friends. Guess I'm SOL

A true sanctuary for both vegans and celiacs! We stopped at this delicious cafe on our way to New…read moreHaven from the airport. So happy we discovered this amazing cafe. I'm a celiac and vegan, it's incredible to be able to choose from everything on the menu. We happily drove 60 miles a day to eat there and we will be back anytime we're in Connecticut! A customer I ran into drives from out of state for their food. The food is always fresh, made to order and Delicious! If you require organic, vegan, gf they are the destination. We had spectacular service from Christine and the rest of the staff. We had almost everything on the menu, fluffy pancakes, wraps, bowls and pizza. We also took food/dessert to go for later. I almost forgot, it's a beautiful seaside location, Best cafe!!! You have to go.

Had an amazing lunch here on a weekday for a change. Everything was so delicious and the service is…read morealways great. It's always so hard to decide what deserts to bring home.

We had a gift certificate for Sal's, and we had no idea what to expect. We went for lunch around…read more11:30 on a Saturday and it was almost empty. There were three of us in our party. We ordered a large regular pizza with extra cheese and a large salad. Before the food came out, the server brought us a large basket of warm bread and butter, which we were not expecting. That won us over immediately. Before long, she brought us an absolutely enormous salad. It had a nice variety of vegetables and a delicious balsamic vinegar and olive oil dressing. The pizza was perfectly cooked with a slight char, a nicely flavored cheese mix and a slightly sweet tomato sauce. The crust was thin and had a great texture. We were thrilled, and will definitely be back.

use to love it- I've been going there for the last 15 years during the summertime! went in…read moreyesterday and service was horrible- food was wrong and they refused to replace or take off bill-they gave it 10% discount for an item that we could not eat!! They added spices that were not listed on the menu for that particular item - they said it would add flavor-it was too spicy to eat!! we didn't even bother taking it with us! The second item we had was a pizza and unfortunately, the pizza has also gone way downhill. We will be frequently other Italian restaurants instead. It's too bad if they have a new owner, they should not be changing things if they still have the same owner I wish they would do things as they had in the past. Ambiance is still very nice.

We had a farewell dinner with old friends at Luigi's last night. I can't think of a better place…read morefor our nostalgic and bittersweet parting. Our waiter Matt, played right into our intimate family vibe by calling us Aunt and Uncle. Now, to get to the food! Nothing says "love" like good Italian food. The artichoke hearts were crispy on the outside with soft centers, just like us! The pasta dishes are just like Mama made and the eggplant dishes are better than my Nonnas. Our hearts and bellies were filled but the next day was to be a long travel day for our friends. Two pizzas to go plus our leftovers were carried out by these satiated diners. Chow chow Luigi's and thanks for a touch of home.

We went here for a Father's Day dinner and it did not disappoint. The service was great and super…read morefast...we were shocked by how quickly everything came out! The calamari was good and the bread/oil and broccoli rabe...great! We all enjoyed our entrees and my husband and daughter liked the pink vodka sauce on their chicken Parmesan. Atmosphere is casual and we sat in a nicely updated dining room.

Ordinary, but good. My wife and I have been ordering from Leon's all summer and the food is good…read more It is reasonably priced for the quality. The restaurant is simple as far as decor is concerned. While I have not asked to verify, it appears the owners are present. To me this means they care. They have a full bar and a reasonable amount of seating, however, I would recommend calling ahead.

The food may have been fine, but the customer service completely ruined the experience…read more I ordered the Buffalo Chicken Alfredo, which is clearly listed under the "Entrees" section of the menu. At the top of that section it states: "Entrees served with your choice of baked potato or french fries." Nothing on the menu says pasta dishes are excluded. When I politely asked about the side, instead of simply clarifying the policy, I was spoken to rudely and told that "out of 50,000 people" I was apparently the only person who didn't know how to read the menu. That's not how customers should be treated for asking a reasonable question based on how the menu is written. If pasta dishes are excluded from the side option, then the menu should clearly state that instead of insulting customers for interpreting it exactly how it's written.

Pizzaworks is a dependable mid shoreline pizza spot. My son is celiac and ordered the gluten free…read morecrust. He ate the entire pizza and said it was amazing. I ordered the eggplant Parmesan pizza which had peppers and eggplant which together was a great flavor. Great stop as always and encourage you to try if in the area!

Was the best meal I had in Old Saybrook - good service, excellent pizza and salad. Everything was…read morevery fresh and delicious. Cute train setup upstairs. Would definitely go back there.