What a cute find!! Definitely have to know where this place is, because even from the road it's hard to see. I was definitely surprised by the interior seating and restrooms. Recently remodeled- clean and modern, especially for a town pizza house. We came for simple dinner and ordered a small pizza and small salad. Staff was friendly, attentive, and efficient. There had just been a storm (power outages) so a lot of last minute phone orders - that the staff wasn't expecting. But they handled it very well. The kitchen did charge us extra for the 1/2 and 1/2 pizza on a small. But we didn't mind. We ordered a small 3 cheese with 1/2 veggie. Pizza was cooked well and good sauce. Definitely the best pizza house around. On the way out - we noticed the grinders another table had and they looked delicious!!! We looked at each other and said - we have to come back for those. lol. Not a destination pizza house, and not a New Haven style pizza place, but it's not trying to be. It's your local CT town pizza house - good pizza for a good price. Support Local read more

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Basic pan pizza, very much the local pizza place When you think about small town pizza restaurants, you usually think of the cookie cutter formats. Tall dark booths, red and white checkered tile in one area and carpet on the dining side. Red cups for water and white dishes for food. The pizza is okay but it's the only place around and it's cheap, so you settle for basic and get yourself a pie. This is that place for Ellington. The staff I did interact with were very nice. We ordered online and our pizza was on top of the oven to keep warm. By the time I got it home I had to throw it in the oven to warm it up a little more. The toppings were present but sparse, the sauce was existent but not detectable easily. The cheese was not too greasy, and the crust was a generic pan pie crust. It was cooked through and crispy on the bottom, but very bready. As a pizza, it's the quintessential pizza coming from the quintessential pizza joint. You can't expect much from this style of place, but given its location it's not looking to be gourmet. It's going for the locals as a local pizza place, and it does that. The trouble being that pizza is very common for this area. I had to drive past 4 other restaurants that served pizza, and that's not even covering the amount of places that can deliver. It's not great pizza, but it's that style of pizza place that somehow survives the test of time. It's good enough, but doesn't strive to be better read more

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So it's been years since I've been to Ellington Pizza. My wife and I were looking for somewhere to go in the area and remembered how good it was years ago. We met there tonight after work with our daughter and got a pizza and a grinder. I have to be honest, I normally don't write a review but the food was terrible and the service was even worse. I'm not normally such a Critic but don't waste your money. I'm looking out for people looking for a decent meal at a decent price with decent service... not looking for perfection but...wow. read more

We've ( wife & I) many years. The food is excellent, be it a good loaded burger, or chicken piccata. I dropped to 4 stars only because, since SARS CoVid has increased everything. Hard working owners/staff. Wine/beer available. However last night, my wife made a mistake. Ordering Philly Cheese steak it had onions & peppers, mushrooms. The peppers and onions I cannot eat. I also usually put on grinder roll, not a wrap. But, prices have gone up a third time. We will limit how many times we can go. The tuna fish, is probably best I've had in my life. Whipped, no onions, garlic. In a grinder, wrap, or a take out tub this is the best. Daily soups are excellent. Cook is a bit heavy with salt, seasonings. I like their soups. I like this place a lot. Not a place I would celebrate a wedding anniversary. read more

another great experience with the amazing staff at Ellington Pizza always very diligent on takeout orders that everything is accurate. That is much appreciated. read more

Attitude, attitude, attitude is there ambiance along with 2nd hand tables that wobble. Radio set to make workers happy not for customers. Dirty bathrooms and prices on food shift higher than in menu. Food? What food? The food is almost non existent if you like buying air. Best thing to do is avoid this place and spend your hard earned money somewhere else! read more

Ellington Pizza has become my go to places for great, reasonably priced food. I am a fussy eater yet I have not had any bad experiences here. The food is fresh and individually prepared. The servings - even their luncheon servings - are more than enough satisfy and probably to bring home. I have always been served by Kim, a standout server. When she approaches your table you feel you are best friends within 3 minutes. She listens, knows the menu and is probably one of the friendliest, most competent servers you'll ever meet. The restaurant is sort of tucked in a corner but do not discount it and be sure to sit in Kim's section. You'll walk out satisfied with your meal and feeling you have a new best friend. read more

Well once again we went to Ellington Pizza and they screwed up my order. They did make good on it by replacing the pizza but when I got home the pizza definitely did not have extra sausage like I ordered. I just can't figure them out. I used to love the food there but you've lost a customer for life. read more

Great food! Great service! It's hard to fine both these days but but they got it and they're great at it. Gotta try their soups, especially the creamy sausage. read more

We absolutely love coming here! The food is always so fresh flavorful and beautifully presented. You can really tell the care that goes into every dish. The atmosphere is welcoming and comfortable. Our server we had Paula was amazing. She was very attentive and genuinely made you feel like a valued guest. It is very rare to find that these days when eating out. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a great meal and dining experience. read more

If you want the BEST cheeseburger around, order the Saute burger here. Huge and loaded with sauteed peppers and onions and mushrooms. Along with the best fries around, you will not be disappointed. Their pizza and grinders are also terrific. So fresh! So good!! read more

I happened to visit Ellington Pizza when a friend suggested to meet here for dinner. We were pleasantly surprised and glad we found this place. We had pizza for dinner and they make some delicious pizza. A small pizza was good for two people to share. The crust was very well done, lite and not overly doughy. They also offer beer and selected variety of wine as a part of their menu. They have a nice and friendly group of staff as well. I will definitely come back here and try more items off their menu. read more

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First time even I received a pizza somewhat burnt around the edge. I guess someone couldn't care less today. This was a first to get a pizza like this. It seems eating here is like gambling on whether it will be any good. read more

I just love this cozy family-oriented restaurant. My favorites are the grilled chicken salad, which comes with a fresh homemade roll and you will need an extra bowl because it's fully stuffed in the container. Their chicken francaise and chicken marsala are delicious. And I LOVE their cheeseburger grinder. I've never had a bad meal there. And the staff is AMAZING! Very friendly and very personable. They even get to know you by your first name. Highly recommended. read more

Zero stars.. place is complete crap. Didn't take our order correctly and then claimed it was our fault. Did nothing to help out. Once food was revealed at home it was obvious that this 6-8 person meal was maybe enough for 2 people and looked subpar. When returning the meal the owner/help? Was a complete lunatic and was disrespectful and combative. We got our refund of $80 for what was maybe $12 worth of food and left. Would never eat here again and would never recommend this place for anyone. Steer clear of this hole and go anywhere else. Really wish I didn't have to put a star. Horrific food and service. read more

I ordered on line a roast beef grinder which is suppose to come with lettuce,peppers and tomatoes however according to the restaurant you need to order these if you want them even though it is suppose to come with. Awful grinder, will not order again. read more

All I can say is Ava is awesome. Her staff is great. Food is excellent. Pizzas the best in town and you can now order online.

It's good. Can't go wrong with a small well done pepperoni pizza, plus it's very close to my house.

I just moved to town a few months ago and have been searching for a good local pizza place and restaurant. It's Valentine's Day and instead of going out we ordered food for pickup. Done very fast, fresh and hot. Great prices, and Charlotte at the cash register/counter was very kind and personable! The restaurant was very clean and welcoming. Definitely recommend! read more

Good food. Friendly local Place. Great pizza. Clean restaurant. Friendly service. Always quick to complete your order. They dont deliver but are worth the drive. read more

This is the lunch (weekdays till 3.30 I think) portion. Very good. The Chicken Marsala excellent also. Worth stopping in. read more

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We have been long time customers of Ellington Pizza until today. In this time of Covid-19, my husband and I have been very careful when going out in public since we are in our 60s. We ordered pizza tonight and when we picked it up we saw there was a sign on the door requiring customers to wear masks. I was. However when I got inside, nobody working there was masked. We decided not to accept the pizza. When I asked where their masks were, she pointed to the mask on the counter. She was very rude and we will never go back. read more

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Ordered online and went to pick up the order, but zero workers were not wearing masks-- kitchen staff included. I watched from the parking lot as an employee brought out a to-go order to give to a customer and had no mask on. When I explained to the cashier that I was uncomfortable taking the food and asked why workers were not wearing masks, as mandated by the state, she said, "I have a mask, it's over there," and then rolled my eyes when I asked why she wasn't wearing it. Incredibly rude, blatant disregard for customers' safety, and no apology for refusing to follow state guidelines. Extremely shocking experience, will not return. read more

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This restaurant was recommended to me by a co-worker. When I lived in Vernon I would pick up a pizza on my way home from here every now and then. However, I finally got a chance to dine in and I enjoyed my experience. The decor inside is really welcoming! I loved the yellow paint on the walls. Ellington pizza has Greek style pizza, which is extremely popular in this area. They make a good pizza. They only have two sizes though. Small which is 8 inches, and large which is 16. Unless if it's just for one person, you pretty much always have to order a large. I wish their sizes were a little different, plus if they had a medium it would be perfect. (for example, 10, 14 and 16) My hubby and I started off w/ an order of garlic bread with cheese. Nothing amazing, but nothing that had me thinking that I wouldn't get it again. Just standard garlic bread w/ cheese. It was really reasonably priced though! I believe it was only $2.50 for a small order. We each had ordered our own small pizza. I'm not a fan of onions, so whenever we each get our own, typically he'll order a pizza that has onions. He ordered the house special which has lots of toppings! (sausage, hamburger, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions and roasted peppers) I made my own and added pepperoni and ricotta cheese. Everything is better with ricotta! So good! Staff was very friendly, and we always had everything that we needed. (extra napkins, refills, etc) This is not that far away from my mother in laws, so I know we will be back! read more

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I don't know what's going on with Ellington pizza but we've been ordering for years and loved their pizza. Tonight we ordered a pizza and it was the wrong toppings and it tasted like it was a store-bought frozen pizza?!?! What is happening? read more

No one was wearing masks when we went to go pick up our order. When asked about wearing masks, they first said "it's over there" and then when we said we were uncomfortable taking the food, they rolled their eyes. read more

in trying to organize food for my daughters confirmation, we ran into several obstacles, not the least of which a company in the area that would have what we wanted ready for the time needed, as it was a little earlier than most would be able to accommodate. Not only did they come through on the timing here, but the food was excellent, and of more than fair quantity for the price. From the chicken parm, to couple different kinds of pasta, to 3 different types of boneless wings, and superb rolls too! well done, and would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for excellent party sized food prep, at reasonable prices, with spot on timing. I'll definitely use again. Thanks Benny and team!! read more

Our favorite Pizza place. Would recommend them every time. Very friendly staff and great food.

Workers not wearing masks as required by state of CT. Worker rolled eyes when I explained I was uncomfortable buying food that was prepared against safety regulations. I used to really enjoy going here but will sadly find somewhere else to go for local pizza. read more

Terrible! They need to close their doors!!! They completely screwed my order up after I called back to confirm. Their fries taste like they refry yesterdays leftover fries and they are rude and absolutely terrible customer service! read more

Just moved to town . Last night wanted to give it a try ! Ordered a whole Italian Combo. Lettuce , tomato , mayo .... toasted . Nothing extravagant . Picked up grinder . All that was on it was a few pieces of ham , a piece of cheese, and a slice or two of tomato . No salami. No pepperoni , no lettuce , and shoot not even hardly any ham ! I did call right away and was offered to come in for a new sandwich . I declined . Will def be making the extra 40 minute round trip drive to Anthony's in Vernon for my sandwich Fix. Ive heard the pizza is good here , but DO NOT GET A GRINDER lol read more

Sandwich was good, but it would have been nice to get the onion rings I wanted instead of cold French fries that I threw out because they weren't cooked through. read more

I usually make it in to Ellington Pizza to pick up my grinder a couple times a month. I'm never disappointed! My favorite is ham and cheese, good portions of ham, tasty melty provalone, fresh lettuce and tomatoes... my mouth is watering just writing about it. I've grown up in the neighborhood, and Ellington Pizza was always a regular treat. They also make a great eggplant parm grinder, better than many others that I've tried elsewhere. While I almost always get a grinder here, I've got no complaints about the pizza. The pizza is not the best I've ever had, but it's definitely passable. Personally I think the sauce is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's always well cooked with a crisp crust that has bite. I haven't experienced dining in recently, I always get my order to go... but considering that the owners are friendly, the staff polite, and the place clean and homey, I'd likely have no problem eating here if I didn't live 2 minutes down the road and prefer to eat at my own table. read more

We recently moved to Ellington and have ordered take out from Ellington Pizza over a dozen times in the last couple months. Their Gyro Platter is good value, served with a generous helping of fries and a fresh greek salad. The pizza is a traditional new-england greek pan pizza crust, cut into 16 pieces. In addition to the standard toppings, we've tried their specialty pizza with great success: The Red Bliss was perfect and their Buffalo Chicken pizza is amazing! Ask for some blue cheese dressing with the Buffalo Chicken pizza, you'll need it. My only complaint is that you need to double check your order every time you pick up. Some times its as simple as forgetting to give you the roll with your platter or giving you a regular salad instead of a greek salad. Tonight they gave me a BBQ Chicken Pizza instead of Buffalo. It was delicious and I ate it, but I was kinda bummed that it wasn't Buffalo. read more

While I work in a restaurant, I love to stop at Ellington Pizza on my way home and grab a buffalo chicken wrap. It's delicious with just the right amount of hot sauce. The staff is very friendly as well. read more

We picked up grinders for dinner. There was an issue with the credit card machine so the cashier called for help and the owner came up front. She made attempts to fix the machine. The entire time her mask was well below her nose. After 5 minutes I finally asked her to please cover her nose. We finally checked out and the food was adequate. I won't go back. There is no excuse for any employee in food service to wear a mask I correctly, let alone the owner! read more

The salad was boring and the shrimp was not cooked well. Some of the lettuce was brown. The pizza was mediocre at best, dense, could not comfortably enjoy more than two pieces. Toppings and sauce were okay. Overall had decent pizza, but the salad was lacking read more

I have been here several times over the last year and am very satisfied.Consistent in the quality,good crispy crust and very rarely any grease under the crust.I know that may sound odd,but I have been to the popular pizza places in Vernon and thats why I stopped going.I love pizza and the most common mistake I run into is soggy greasy crust.Not the most friendly staff but the pizza is worth coming here for. read more

We are in the midst of COVID-19. Indoor dining is not yet allowed there, they are only doing take out orders. NONE of the employees wear masks. They were all preparing pizza and grinders, without masks. read more

This establishment has a sign out front that advertises pick up and delivery. I just called and asked about delivery. They told me they don't deliver. False advertising. read more