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!

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.

Ordered meat lasagna tonight what I received was a waters sauce , watery cheese, fill plate of…read moreflat macaroni, very little finely ground beef mixed in. I ordered once once before but I forgot will never order again worst in east haven

Sally's Apizza offers some great pizza, but has some major issues in what should be the highlight…read moreof a coal fired pizza. The tomato pie has a nice sauce with a strong tomato flavor. I enjoyed the tomato pie more than I thought I would but a pizza with cheese on it would have been better. The summer special pizza, shrimp scampi was fabulous. The shrimp wasn't too chewy and the garlic works so well on the pizza. This is an absolute favorite of everyone in our party. My biggest issue with both pies is the crust edges are overcooked. I like some char but there is just too much that it just tastes bad. I almost never throw out the crust of a pizza but I had to do it for almost every slice here. Great pizza, but not necessarily a must have.

When it comes to crispy, charred apizza, Sally's does it exceptionally well…read more Food: We got 2 12" pies, the classic tomato and mozzarella and the seasonal shrimp scampi. The tomato and moz pie was everything I wanted out of this New Haven specialty. Charred, light, and cracker-like crust met with bright fresh tomato sauce and a thin layer of baked in cheese that combines into one flat unit of tasty. The shrimp scampi pie took it in a different direction. As more of a white style of pizza, the topping of shrimp, confit garlic, onion , and lemon made for a scrumptiously bright and oceanic apizza pairing nicely with the smokey, charred wood fired base. Walking out with black dusted fingertips was a badge of honor! Service: We got here on a weekend before 11 and had to wait approximately 30 min to be seated and then 35 min to get our apizzas after ordering. The wait staff was so nice and excited it was my first time. Ambiance: Unapologetically historic and classical. You come here for the storied past and great food. Don't forget to run to the bathroom and catch a glimpse of their glorious wood ovens making magic.

One of the reasons we are the pizza capital is this spot. Perfect cheese to tomato sauce ratio…read more crust always has the perfect crunch

So this was my first time at Pepe's and it was a fantastic experience. We were able to get in right…read moreaway sit down and get right to business. Pizza! My buddy told me that the meatball and onion pizza was his favorite so we ordered that and added a white birch soda, which was a fantastic drink companion for it! On a normal night it might be a little bit of a wait, but the pizza comes out fresh, crispy and delicious! Guten Appetit!

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!

You don't have to go to New Haven to get a great pizza! Actually this place is even better! First…read morewe'll mention the garlic bread. It wad great, served with marinara! We all enjoyed a Foxon Park soda too, why not! The pizza here stands up to anyone. I prefer this type of pie because it has it all- good crisp, thin crust and somehow it seems more filling than the other places - to me that's a better value! So don't wait outside in New Haven - drive 15 minutes and you can sit at a nice bar, and be seated quickly in the dining room where the service is outstanding!

I get together with my high school coach and a fellow classmate once a year when he comes up from…read moreFlorida. Each time we choose a different pizza spot. This has to be the best pizza I have ever had!....next to NYC. The service was spectacular and fortunately we got there early because by the time we left the line was down state st! It was just under an hour and a half to get there but I look forward to my next trip! Excellent service Excellent pizza Thank you Modern Apizza!

Stopped into Modern tonight with my family, and being from NY, the bar for pizza is pretty high!…read more Modern definitely reached it. The mushroom pizza was delicious, and the old-school tossed salad was exactly what I was hoping for. Great meal, and we'll definitely be back. Only suggestion: the bathroom could use a little love. And finally... Frank Pepe's WHO?

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!

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 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!!

I absolutely love this little piece of East Haven. It absolutely represents East Haven and…read moreeverything that makes it great. It has amazing Italian food, a sweet dessert section and hot chicken wings. The young employees there fit the culture perfectly. They are young, caring and nice. I have eaten here even though I typically take out. They have three little tables to eat at and a cute outdoor section to eat at.

Last night my kids came in from North Carolina and all they could talk about always when coming to…read moreConnecticut is Capotorto's Pizza. Their flight was delayed and when we went to call Capotorto's. We were four minutes over the 8:40 pm cut off. Speaking with the kind gentlemen, letting him know that all my kids have been asking for is Capotorto's. He said come on in. I was so appreciative that he stayed a little later. Satisfied my children's cravings and let us have a wonderful night together. Thank you. Capotorto's. Your pizza rate BEST!!!