Stopped by Abate's Apizza in North Haven after craving pizza during my Biggest Loser challenge journey. 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. read more

Abate Apizza & Seafood Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

Love this place . The pizzas are great and Grinders are also delicious. It's a very busy place but the service is very quick and efficient. It's not huge inside but enough seating . A large selection of to choose from . Enjoy Chris M read more

Stopped in for a quick bite and enjoyed it. The service was very good! Our server was super nice, quick, 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. read more

Loved this place until they started doing a hybrid Uber trick with their employees delivering. New employee can't knock on the door so our pizza is sitting on the steps for 30 minutes in the cold. Disputed charge with the bank and we will never have anything to do with this place again. read more

I met up with friends who live just a hop skip and a jump away from the new North Haven location. There is plenty of parking in the lot. I ordered a garden salad with Italian dressing. It was a good size and had a variety of veggies and what seemed like homemade croutons. I also ordered a chix Parm sub which was large. The bread was crunchy, the cutlets moist, the sauce very good and there was just the right amount of cheese. My friends loved their pizzas. Our waiter was very efficient and friendly. The restrooms were very clean. There is a bar area, but we were told no alcohol could be served until they received their liquor license. I did see a few people BYOB. The place was clean, and the menu has a great variety to choose from and the prices are reasonable. I would return again if in the area and give it a 3.5. read more

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I gave them another try after the big fiasco on Halloween. I went back ordered 5 pies spent 60 bucks and the pizza crust was as thin as paper. I had guest over and was sooo embarrassed. Maybe they should go back to Wooster street where there's more competition and they will care more about the food and service. read more

The North Haven location is deceivingly small. The majority of the building is the kitchen so the seating area is pretty small consisting of a bar along with a few high top tables and about half a dozen regular tables. I was disappointed in the flavor of the house dressing on the salad and the pane cotto had far more bread than escarole. The chicken parm and shrimp parm were unremarkable. I am happy they were finally able to reopen in some capacity and we will patronize again, in the future, to order pizza. read more

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Not the same Pizza was nothing like it used to be when on wooster st Can't possibly be the same owners read more

This is not the Wooster St Abate's. Far far from it. Dave Portnoy would give it a 6,0 at best. The crust is sort of thin, but no char whatsoever. Even half a slice will flop. The crust is chewy and tasteless. I had one slice of cheese. I wanted sausage but was told they don't have that, only meatballs or pepperoni. Huh??. I had one soda with the slice and the bill was almost $7.00. I gave the server $10.00 and told her to keep the change. She took the money and walked away without even a thank you. 40% tip and nothing. I will never go back there. There is a saying that goes like this " if a customer is satisfied he'll tell ten people, if he's dissatisfied he'll tell everyone " You can bet I'll be doing the latter. I'd give zero stars if I could. read more

The pizza is good but not up to par with Sally's, Pepe or modern. Poor choice of beverages for eating in as well. Worth a try but I don't expect to go back. read more

The toppings on their pizza (abate special and clam with white sauce) were great but the dough itself was soggy. The only crispy part was the very thin edge on the outside. The fried calamari was light and airy, very good. The stuffed mushrooms were just okay, I wouldn't order them again. The service was nice in the midst of a busy lunch time on a holiday. read more

I was debating whether or not I'd give Abatés 2 stars or 3. Overall, the pizza wasn't bad, but it lacked flavor. The sauce tasted more like a garlic sauce than a tomato sauce, which isn't a bad thing, I just wasn't expecting to be so underwhelmed since the pizza itself smelled really good, similar to Zuppardi's in West Haven. Unfortunately, that's as far as it goes since the flavors weren't there. The Good points: The sausage was spot on delicious, and the cheese pull was quite good. A Negative point: The crust was missing that authentic New Haven char. And this pie could have definitely benefited from that. The best part of my experience at Abatés was the cashier. She had a radiant smile and an upbeat personality. Lastly, my Dad tried the pie and he rated Abatés 4 stars out of 5. So, he liked it alot more than I did. That's a review. read more

Great pizza. Close to equal to Frank Pepe's, Sally's and Modern in New Haven. Thin crust and delicious sauce and cheese. Sausage topping was wonderful. Service was slow but friendly. Ambiance was comfortable. Just a couple of beers on tap. Easy parking. No lines. Reasonable prices. Not far from Route 91. read more

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We found them on TikTok. We love to try new places for dinner. So we went here. We got some apps great. Some beer great. One hour 25 min wait for a pizza. To be told it will be right out. After another 15 min pass. 2 other tables that got there after us get their order. I ask the server why have 2 other tables ordered their food and got it and then got a bill. And we have yet to get our pizza. I was told that our pizza was made and placed in a warmer for Togo orders. We never ordered it to go. The lady who was our server apologized and the manager also came and apologized she did the right thing. It just had been a very long day for us and having to wait because the kitchen made a mistake. I get it I'm in this industry for the past 27 years. Your FOH staff are great. Your BOH is falling apart. They need to have a bit more training. The apps 6/10 Pizza 7/10 Just wish it was hot and not warm. read more

I'm so glad Abate Apizza opened in North Haven. We used to have to go to Wooster Square for authentic pizza. This time around, I did takeout and the new location is convenient. On a Friday evening, however, the parking lot fills up quickly. There was a line inside, but since I pre-ordered, I barely had to wait. The staff members were polite and professional. I didn't get to see much of the dining room, where a lot of staff were busily running around. The waiting area was clean and spacious enough. Abate is located in a house with flags tastefully hung around the porch. There's a sense of pride associated with this business. I ordered a bar-style mashed potato pizza and a pepperoni calzone. Three of us shared the meal, which ended up being filling. The mashed potato on the pizza was creamy and the bacon crispy. The calzone was fresh baked, dripping with cheese and pepperonis. The price was decent at $37 for the small pizza and the calzone. I plan on returning another time to try out more dishes. read more

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I went into the takeout counter and they had a special on slices, buy one get one free. I got just mozzarella slices. The pizza is a good pizza compared to others in the country but since you are located on Wooster St, compared to other New Haven Style pizza there are better ones so you might as well go down the street to some other ones. read more

Abate Apizza & Seafood Restaurant - Inside Takeout - Pizza Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

Food is good and not pricey at all. Pizza is ok. Our service was very good thanks to the young spanish lady there who was helping our server, who by the way, took his time to get the food. Ambiance is fine, small local place, we were visiting from Boston, no comparison there. read more

The pizza is amazing. Thin crust with plenty of fresh toppings. The serve is great and the staff is very friendly. The place is very clean and there's plenty of on-site parking. I haven't gotten delivery yet since I live very close by. I have gone here numerous times since they opened in North Haven and won't go anywhere else now. read more

First time trying Abate Pizza, North Haven. I usually drive 25 minutes, to Zuppardi's, Frisco's, Ernie's or Modern. We tried Abate's twice to be sure it's consistant, and the bacon. Mushroom/onion, pepperoni, or sausage pizzas were excellent! . read more

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We made an outdoor reservation for Saturday night date night at Abate and were seated promptly. The menu is large and contains many Italian and seafood offerings in addition to pizza. When glancing around the outdoor patio, we noticed how popular the fried seafood entrees were. We decided to stick to pizza, we added sausage to the Connie Special and loved the combination of fresh spinach, ricotta, and roasted red peppers. The Greek salad was massive, definitely large enough to serve four people. To our liking our salad was topped with an abundance of feta cheese. Our waitress, Raven, was friendly and attentive. Overall we were pleased by our experience at Abate and were happy to be able to try another eatery on Wooster Street. read more

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They told me 30 minutes when I called, I waited over 50 minutes. No one apologized when I finally got my order. When I got home, my bacon pizza was undercooked. The time before that, they got my toppings wrong. To be fair, one pizza was very good. Too many inconsistencies and a front counter stuff with not much tact. read more

Solid food. The salad was great (loved the croutons), the bread was generous and hearty, and the pasta was delicious. I got the eggplant parmesan w/ linguini, and it was solid, but the real star of the show was the pizza. We did half vegetarian and half meat, and it filled 3 of my friends up with extras which went to me and another buddy. Wow. Crispy crust, delicious toppings. Nothing more to ask for. One of the low points was that it seemed a little understaffed. There was only one person working the front, and between three or four tables, one of us ended up missing a set of utensils. But otherwise it went well. We'll certainly be coming back for more pizza. read more

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Another solid spot for pizza (and plenty of other Italian/seafood fare) in the Little Italy section of New Haven. If the wait is ever too long at Sally's or Pepe's, give this place a shot. I have to call out that there was a bit of a misunderstanding when we ordered one plain pie (no mozz; Parmesan and sauce only) and one cheese pie with onions (with mozz) - we ended up receiving two plain pies instead (both without mozz), so unfortunately we didn't get to try the "standard." I guess we will just need to come back again to give a proper assessment :) The staff is super friendly, and there's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Abate Apizza & Seafood Restaurant - Plain pie, 1/2 onion (should have been mozzarella + onion) - Pizza Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

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I used to love to go to Abates when it was on Wooster Square. I ordered yesterday of wrap and some mozzarella bread. However, today I had to wait over 45 minutes for a cheese pizza. I was told it's only gonna be a couple more minutes and I went back into the restaurant three times. No manager around and not even a concession was made. Very very disappointing. I most likely will not come back. read more

Disappointing food and service. I had a bad feeling when we arrived and were seated but we stayed anyway. We should have known. Service was ok but cold service from the waiter. He seemed like he wanted to be anywhere except there. Sad to say the quality of the meal followed suit. Just mediocre at best. This was second time in about a year. Last time one pizza was very good while we had to return the second which was a seafood pizza. We replaced it with a plain cheese which was good. Quality & consistency are everything in a restaurant, which this lacks the consistency and some quality. read more

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I went here on my birthday, wanting to try the sicilian cheese pie- It was amazing!!-- it was so delicious- crust, sauce, cheese was perfect- it is now one of my favorites in connecticut- plus the atmosphere was great- easy parking, got a table right away, and the service was excellent- highly recommended! read more

Was waiting for a table at Sally's and went for a walk around Wooster St. in New Haven. Abates is right down the road and unlike Sally's and Pepe's , there was no line, no crazy rules and no wait. I have no idea how this place doesn't get slammed. The pizza first off was buy one slice get another free (so many pizza spots don't do slices). So, for a total of $3.22, my son and I got to try our first taste of New Haven pizza and it was great. Amazing crisp, great tasting cheese and a good amount of it and very flavorful sauce. I honestly enjoyed their pizza more so than both Sally's and Pepe's. I might be the minority here but that's my review excellent slice of pizza. read more

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This new location is awesome. Wonderful old school vibe. And the apizza is remarkable. I ordered a cheese with fresh garlic and frankly, it was the best I've had. The service is great and there's plenty of parking. I give this new Abate's my highest recommendation. Easy five stars. read more

We love the Pizza here. So glad they came to North Haven. Usually we have to go to several other towns to get good pizza. Not anymore!! You have to try it read more

Abates is our go to spot when we quick and ok pizza. We have tried their cheese pizza, veggie special, seafood special, clams casino, meat lover's special pizza(really salty), fried calamari, zuppa di clam, stuffed mushrooms, chicken cutlet sub, and meatball sub. After trying out a variety of pizza our favorite go to is the cheese pizza or the seafood special. The subs we tried were average and there was no veggies to compliment the subs. The zuppa di clams didn't really have much flavor to it and the linguine was more on the softer side than al dente. We stopped trying other items of on the menu and just stuck to the pizza. If you are looking for some decent classic pizza on Wooster St and do not want to wait in line for Pepes or Sallys - Abates is there for you. read more

Best pizza on Wooster Street, currently relocated to North Haven. Never a line; while a couple of doors down all the tourists stand in line for pizza that's nothing like it used to be. read more

I heard a lot of good things about Abates (New Haven Location). So I was looking forward to the New restaurant opening in North Haven. I will get straight to the point- no need to beat around the bush. This place is a dive. The specific area/ location is very low class and run down (despite their best intentions of remodeling- you cannot polish a turd). 61 State St. has been a dive bar/ motorcycle bar for 5 decades. You will be greeted by the same clientele. The staff: Including cooks, waitstaff, cashiers all have the same low class theme. Very dirty, very dumpy, unkempt (to say it mildly). If you decide to look past this low class area of town and place an order (I gave them not One, but TWO chances before I decided to post my review). The food is awful. I never, EVER had a pizza that tastes worse than Abates. I was surprised and disappointed. I waited a couple of weeks and tried again (hoping that maybe the first was a fluke or something had gone terribly wrong). Unfortunately, NO. The pizza was horrible. How can Anyone make a BAD PIZZA? Let's face it- it's not difficult to make a good pie. Even at home in our own brick oven! *Food Terrible *Location Terrible *Staff Terrible, Dirty, Low Class *Clientele beneath socioeconomic standards *Parking Terrible- I watched as an employee squeezed her rusted, primed, old junk pick up truck next to my Porsche 911 GT3. Only to find out after I ate a few bites of food that I had a nice dent and scratch on my door. No, I did not complain. * Hint to the Owner: The customer who complains wants to return to your establishment. The customer who does not complain will never return and will tell 10 people about their negative experience. Those 10 people will tell 10 more. So on and so forth. Dear Owner, you are NOT in New Haven. You are in North Haven. Standards are Higher. Pick up your game or go back to New Haven. read more

This could be great pizza, but sadly its not. I know cuz their pizza tasted pretty good after reheating on a frying pan a day later. But the fresh in-person experience was a letdown. We ordered the Abate special and the Clam casino. First one was an italian meat pizza while the second one was a clam pizza with some bacon veggies on it. Both pizzas looked amazing. The main problem with the pizzas was the super mushy and greasy crust. Im not sure if its because they over greased the pans, added too much oily cheese or drizzled too much olive oil, but the pizzas were super soggy and chewy because of the grease. You can tell the edges were already charred, so they couldn't cook this anymore without burning the pizzas. The pizzas were loaded to the gills with toppings, that probably caused the pizza to be soggy too. It was so soggy, that we took the leftovers and within 20 mins, the boxes soaked through! At the end of the day, soggy pizza is a no go in my book. Because of the sogginess, you couldn't taste anything since the only thing on the bottom of the pizza hitting your tongue was grease/oil. Like i mentioned before this pizza tasted pretty good with a crispy crust after i reheated on a frying pan. The box help soak up the oil/grease for sure! Service was a tad slow. There were only 2 customers and the pizzas still took 30 mins. Waiters were nice, but just SLOOOOW. read more

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YOU CAN'T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER!!! Saw this place after Sally's turn us a way because the way times surpassed closing time. Now just so you know, I'm Italian, Argentinian, Puerto Rican so I'm a very picky when it comes to food, I need flavor. This pizza is delicious! Thin, crunchy, tasty crust. Sauce, cheese, and toppings baked to perfection. In my opinion better than Pepe's and comparable to Sally's. read more

I really like Abate's. With many of the big boys on the street I feel this restaurant gets overlooked by many. The portions are large, and very tasty food with decent prices. The only reason I'm knocking one star off the review is on multiple occasions we've had fairly inattentive wait staff that did in a minor way detract from the dining experience. But overall it's a great Wooster Square restaurant! read more

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Abate's Apizza is located along the busy Little Italy Wooster Street. There is ample parking and seating consists of a mix of booths and tables with chairs. The atmosphere is cozy and homelike. The waitress was stereotypically Italian in the best of ways and very inviting and friendly. I went with the mozzarella pie, which was pretty good. The sauce had a nice and tangy flavor while the base and crust were both a nice level of crispy. The cheese was good, though a little unbalanced in some places (specifically the middle had an overabundance of cheese). Overall, Abates puts out a good pie. read more

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They just moved to North Haven and finally opened last Thursday, my parents, my boyfriend, and I ordered food from there and it was awesome, we will be going back there again very soon! The service was great and quick even though they were extremely busy! read more

This was my first experience with New Haven style pizza and honestly it was pretty good. We got a large veggie pie for 3 ppl - $25. Honestly it was so big we couldn't finish it and had half of it left over. Our original goal was to go to the famous Frank's Pepe couple blocks away but the line was too long and we only had an hour for lunch. There was no wait here for take out or dine in. The crust was nice and thin and the flavor was quite tasty. At $25 for a large veggie pie, it was a decently priced pizza. I loved the thin crust and the crunch with every bite. I can't speak for it compared to Frank's, but if the line is too long at Frank's, this is not a bad alternative at all. Friendly staff as well. read more

Abate Apizza & Seafood Restaurant - Pizza Near Me - North Haven, Connecticut

Honestly we only came here because the wait for sallys was too long. I thought this place would be good, surrounded by all these amazing pizza places and still standing but sadly we did not enjoy it. We stood there for a while waiting to be seated, employees walked by but did not acknowledge us. We wanted to sit outside but we were told we couldnt. We didn't understand why because there were people sitting outside and there were tables available. Then 10 minutes after we sat, other people were seated outside. The service was very poor. I think there were 3 or 4 servers but they all seemed lost and unorganized. The pizza was not good. I felt like it could of been cooked longer. The couple we were with ordered pizza as well and it was soggy and greasy. Sad to say i would never eat here again, I'd rather wait in line for 2 hours somewhere else. read more

I don't understand why folks are waiting online at other restaurants. We had the meat lovers pie and CLam pie. Also someone n our group Had a sub. Everything was absolutely delicious. No wait and great service. The pizza was so flavorful. So happy we found this spot. No wait, fast service and just what we wanted for dinner. Perfect off highway stop before continuing on our trip. read more

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