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.

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.

Good pizza and house made mozzarella sticks, friendly service, and cozy interior with outdoor…read moreseating. A solid pizza place for those in the Milford area.

It was tasty. We bought 2 slices to go. I would like to try it again hot. Unfortunately it was just…read morelukewarm.

Best New Haven style pizza not in New Haven! They are quick, accurate and always get our order…read morecorrect. They don't have delivery is the only downside! The calzones are enormous, pies are 100% every time.

I tried Papa's Pizza for the first time last night and I wonder ... what took me so long!?? I've…read moreonly loved two miles away for the last 6 years but whatever. Better now than never. Have you ever had a cone grinder? I hadn't. And wow! It's this delicious blend of perfectly baked Italian bread with a middle containing whatever you'd like in there. For me, I went with eggplant and I just can't say enough about how wonderful this sandwich (?) is. I also got a mozzarella apizza and Di Nanni specialty pizza. So flavorful and the crust is thin but no too thin and not burnt to a crisp which seems to be a common thing around these parts. There was a lovely woman who greeted me at their pickup window and we had a nice friendly chat as she conducted the payment transaction. This is for sure my new go-to pizza place.

Recently moved to the area and had a local tell me this is the best pizza in Milford so I had to…read moregive it a try. Just got a medium cheese pizza and my kids and I really enjoyed it. It's thin and cheesy and the medium was huge for $20. We will be ordering pizza again.

Hey folks! This is a tough review to write because I've genuinely been a fan of Papa's Pizza II for…read morea long time. Unfortunately, it just doesn't taste as good as it used to. I'm not sure if it's new staff in the kitchen, but something has definitely changed. The pizza itself was noticeably thinner than I remember, and overall, it was just okay. Not bad, but not what I've come to expect from them. For context, this was a late Saturday afternoon order, so maybe timing played a role but even so, it was a bit disappointing. At this point, I'd probably choose Papa's on Naugatuck Ave going forward.

Excellent thin and crispy pizza; just the way I like it. I ordered the Hot Special with sausage,…read moreonion & hot peppers, and my wife ordered pasta with chicken, broccoli & garlic. We will be back. Thank you!

I'm giving this place 2 stars. And those stars are only for the man myth and legend Franco. We…read moreheard Franco arrived at Pasquale's and my fiancé is his biggest fan so we decided to check out the place. First it was a little dirty. Next they don't have small pies and because my fiancé is boring and only likes cheese we get our own pies so I can be adventurous. So you are forced into getting mediums and paying for mediums. We got garlic knots which were pretty good but then went downhill with the pizza. One of the worst pizzas ever. And it's not how it was cooked, but the ingredients. You can tell they use cheap cheese, you know the pre shredded kind covered in cellulose as it didn't melt hardly on the pizza. It was awful!!

Love to try local places when traveling. Boy did we make the right call here. Pizza was absolutely…read moreamazing!!! Portion sizes were huge and serviced was great.

While the food at GG's is usually outstanding, our experience yesterday was extremely…read moredisappointing. Before ordering, we informed our waitress that a member of our party has a severe shellfish allergy, including all shellfish and anchovies. Since she was new, I took extra time to clarify the allergy and discuss safe menu options. We determined that I could not order anything fried, including chicken cutlets, because the fryer is shared with shellfish items such as calamari and shrimp. Unfortunately, this is a challenge we often face when dining out. Given the limited options available, I ordered the ravioli with Sunday sauce. However, I became very sick that night. While I cannot say with certainty what happened, I suspect there may have been some form of cross-contamination in the kitchen, whether from gloves, utensils, or food handling procedures. What made the experience even worse was the interaction with the manager, Cindy. I found her to be rude, dismissive, and lacking the customer service skills expected in a hospitality setting. Rather than showing concern for a guest with a serious food allergy, her attitude left us feeling unwelcome and unvalued. Based on conversations with others, this behavior unfortunately does not seem to be an isolated incident. Between the apparent lack of allergy safeguards and the poor customer service we experienced, this visit has left us questioning whether we will return. Food allergies are not preferences; they are serious medical concerns that require careful attention and respect.

Came here with a friend on a Monday night without a reservation. We were in the mood for Italian so…read moreit was appreciated that they were open on a Monday night. The staff were friendly and we enjoyed a casual meal with conversation at the bar. The mood was pleasant and the ambiance was mellow. I have eaten at the bar in the past and like to watch the pizzas being made. The food was awesome. My friend ordered the Ceviche Di Tonno for his appetizer. It was pretty epic. Next he had the Agnello slow cooked lamb shank with rosemary potato and red peppers mille foglie another hit. I had the Diavola pizza with Burrata. All delicious.

I'm so happy I was finally able to visit Strega! The food was absolutely amazing. The pizza tastes…read moretruly like it does in Italy. They are sourcing so many ingredients directly from Italy and the quality and taste reflects that. Very nice wine and cocktail list. The interior was very cozy and would be the perfect place for a date. They gave us the most delicious complimentary pistachio limoncello after our meal. Everything was perfect and intentional down to the flatware and plates.