I ordered takeout from this place. Heads up they do not have Uber eats or door dash in addition they don't have multiple telephone lines either cuz when I called to order I had to call multiple times. Ordered the Italian bomb and it did not disappoint. I didn't even take a picture cuz my group friends and I devoured it within minutes. read more

Amazing. Best pie in New Haven. Delicious and friendly staff. Order the plain mozzarella or clam pie. If you are visiting or live in New Haven go to modern. It's the best. read more

Get the clam pizza and the chicken pizza!! The secret is to order takeout and eat in the parking lot! The wait is insane for dining, usually at least 10 parties waiting. However, takeout is only 20 minutes wait. The clam pizza is bright and the clams were diced up nicely. The chicken pizza was amazing - there was so much flavor in that red sauce! I recommend sticking to only 1-2 toppings as the pizza is thin. A medium pizza is perfect to share between 2-3 people. read more

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I stopped by for takeout on a Wednesday afternoon. The pickup area is located in the back parking lot, which was easy to access. Our order was ready in under 20 minutes--super quick! This was the first pizza spot I've tried in New Haven, and I'm really glad I chose it. The pizza was incredible--specifically the crust and the cheese. However, I do wish there was just a bit more marinara sauce as I feel a touch more would've balanced the flavors even better. Rating: Food: 4.5/5 Service: 5/5 read more

Modern Apizza - Pepperoni Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Stopped by this place on our way home from Cape Cod because we had heard so much about it. Line was outside the door. Well pizza was fantastic crispy and delicious. Calzone delicious as well! Good service too . Worth the trip read more

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Awesome pizza...went on a Tuesday afternoon at around 12:00 and sat down right away and had the pizza within 10 minutes. The inside was also pretty cool. This is better than Sally's. read more

6/21/25 - Again, thank goodness for the restaurants in New Haven! Modern Apizza is one of the New Haven Big Three when it comes to New Haven Style pies. The lines werent too awful and they do move pretty quickly. We got one plain and one pepperoni it came lightning fast. Andrew like the pepperoni but I preferred the plain. The pepperoni was high quality but I feel it takes away from the wonderful taste of their sauce, cheese and dough. It's really just about personal preferences because both were spectacular. Overall Rating: A read more

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Got the first pie on Friday morning. It was easily in the top 3 of the best pizzas I've had. Good, quick counter service and a cool pick-up area. Was able to eat my pizza in the attached parking lot. I would drive 100+ miles for this pizza weekly. read more

Driving past New Haven and had to stop. Have had Sally's before and wanted to try this So worth the detour. It was fantastic. Saucy. Cheesy. Right amount of char and crunch. Service was quick as it was before noon. read more

Modern Apizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

This place is finomal the was no wait. The food was delicious and they gave you like the big soda bottles for refills. All In all amazing place totally recommend. read more

Oh wow. Definitely would have given a five star however the pizza undercarriage was under done. No crisp whatsoever. The crust was perfect. I typically don't eat the crust BTW. The flavor was fantastic. Not oily at all. Just the floppy undercarriage made the pizza a little doughy read more

Stuck between the laundry list of pizza places in CT? Trust me, this is the spot. I'm not from CT, but frequently visit due to my fiancée living here, and I've had plenty of pizza places that are widely known here. Modern Apizza in New Haven did NOT disappoint. The crust, flavor in each bite, the variety of toppings, and everything you want in a slice of pizza was there. It is a busy spot, but they definitely had the people to keep things pushing and our waitress was still attentive to us. We ordered a pizza with onions and hot cherry peppers as well as a margarita pizza (if a pizza place can't do a cheese pizza or margarita right, not the spot to eat). The ONLY problem I had was something was falling off the napkins, not sure what it was, and we didn't notice it until the end. It seemed to be from only one stack of napkins, but couldn't tell since it was too late by the time we noticed. If they're cheap quality napkins, definitely should replace, especially because it could have fallen all over the pizza. Again, that was the only downside, but life will go on nevertheless - and it's in a fight to take the #1 spot for pizza place in my book. read more

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Waiting 1 hour to be seated for pizza is horrible. Didn't even make it to be seated, I understand busy establishments however waiting an hour to eat pizza in a old style pizza restaurant without nothing special to it but the pizza, no drinks, no music, just pizza restaurant. Was not impressed actually was annoyed. The door guy kept coming out and calling names and kept going around our party. I was like how people come here and wait to spend their hard earned money ... didn't understand it, I waited because everyone hyped up the pizza however one 1 hour hit.. we left. I'm actually glad that happen, that's how I found Geronimo That place was DELICIOUS. If I had to rate this place, it would be a zero just how the handle the customer read more

Clam pie was loaded, dough was a bit too chewy for my liking. Solid pie and reviews are a matter of opinion. Do I think Zuppardi's should be in the big 3 conversation? Yes, I do. read more

We went here as part of a bucket-list trip to the "big three" coal-fired pizzerias in New Haven. We ordered a large sausage and cherry pepper pizza. Pizza was floppier and wetter than the other pizzerias, which is to be expected with the peppers, and they used more cheese than the others. The bake was quite nice. It was the most flavorful pizza, but that was the toppings. We added a carafe of the house wine and we got out of there for $40! If we lived here, I think we'd be frequenting this place a lot and ordering with "easy cheese" read more

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This is, in my opinion, absolutely mind blowing pizza. The low point was the eggplant pizza which I wouldn't again but the hot pepper was amazing as was the cheese. Like 10/10 amazing. Service was quick despite there being a 20 min or so wait on a random weeknight. Interior is vintage. Looks like it hasn't been updated in many decades which adds to the vibe. Our group of 4 all thought this was much better than Pepe's. read more

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Well, it's good pizza. But Pepe's will always have my heart. (And the sauce. And the crust.) read more

Modern Apizza - Small eggplant with mozz - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Pizza was good, recommend just 1 or 2 toppings max as the pizza isn't as firm. Pizza comes quick after you sit down, came on a Thursday afternoon no line. You pay after they give you the receipt to your table at the counter. Small is plenty if you're doing a pizza crawl. read more

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Group of 14 on a tour easily seated at noon at two large tables. Service was excellent and Nick was extremely competent. Very crowded but noise level was fine [guess everyone was busy eating!]. Clams Casino with red/white sauce was good but did not live up to the latest New Haven hype. Ordered a small for myself and a small for dining partner and had way too much to eat. A student on a near corner happily received our over-flowing box of take home. read more

For reasons unknown, Modern doesn't get its fair share of the spotlight for New Haven pizza. Chewy crust, great sauce and the perfect sear on the bottom. Best pizza in the US. Period. read more

Okay - read all the pizza reviews in West Haven and had to try this place. Thankfully, there was not a wait! We were seated in a booth and our server came over quickly to take our order. We ordered a carafe of wine, Caesar salad, and a large cheese pizza. The salad was good, with plenty of dressing on it and we loved the croutons. The pizza came out hot and smelled amazing! The cheese was delicious and we loved the thin crispy crust. Between the two of us we finished the whole pizza! Hungry diners were constantly pouring in to eat, and leaving with pies to go. Yes - the pizza is that good. The waiter checked on us and we ordered two medium pizzas to go. One for the front desk staff at our hotel, and one for Stacey, the bartender who knew we were coming here and also loves their pizza! This is a very old school pizza place with comfy booths and great staff. They have it down to a science from the moment you step into the foyer, where the sign reads "please wait here to be seated". Plenty of staff clearing tables and ushering in more patrons. So glad we came here, great food! read more

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The host/hostess is outside where the entrance is. There's a cash bar while you wait ($5 alcoholic beverage). They don't tell patrons wait times, they tell you how many are ahead of you and you decide whether you would like to put your name down to wait. It moves pretty quickly. I had 10 different parties ahead of me and only waited about 15 minutes. You do wait on the sidewalk and I think it's worth it. Everyone that works there is pretty pleasant. The menu is simple, pizza, salads, calzones, apps and drinks. Everyone eats and leaves. It's brick oven, thin crust New Haven style pizza so it cooks quick and the pizza comes out pretty quick. We got a large pepperoni pizza with half sausage and a large clam pizza with white sauce. The pepperoni is typical large diameter so it doesn't crisp up as much as I would like but still tasty. The sausage is broken up to ball shapes and does contain fennel in it. I give it 8.6/10. The clam pizza was so good as well! Something different. Generous pieces of clam with garlic and spices on it. It comes with lemon wedges which changed the profile a bit but in a good way. It was fantastic. 8.1/10. Ambiance is simple. Tables, booths and decor from back when they opened. Menu is one page. Restrooms are single for individual; one for men and one for women. That was a downfall because the line was long and there were so many people. They have a separate area for takeout on the side of the building where their parking lot is located. You can park in their lot or on the street. I would return for the pizza. read more

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Delicious New Haven style pizza! Crunchy and chewy just like a New Haven style pizza should be! Really enjoyed Modern Apizza. I had to try Modern Apizza after trying Frank Pepe's and Sally's Apizza. It did not disappoint. You wait in the front until are seated. The diet soda was tasty too. read more

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Ufff, some of the best pizza in New Haven!!! We picked up their garlic bread with cheese and a small pie of Mozarella pizza with Hot cherry pepper as extra toppings. They were both deliciousss and left me wanting more. The pizza had a kick thanks to those peppers and the garlic bread was divine. Long lines as expected so I'm glad we did it takeout cause there's no way we would've gotten a seat soon. read more

Modern Apizza - Mozzarella Pizza with Hot Cherry Pepper (extra topping) - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

2nd time visit here at Modern Apizza. Were greeted as soon as we entered the restaurant by the server and we were seated promptly. We ordered plain pie, Italian Bomb and Clams Casino. Still steaming when we got order and all of the apizzas were delicious. Ariana is our server and thumbs up- service up to par. The restaurant is clean and tidy. A must visit place whenever in New Haven. read more

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TDLR: MUST try the Italian Bomb Pizza AND the mozzarella pie Holy Trinity rating from best to worst: Sally's Modern Frank Pepe Arrived around 4pm on the Saturday during Labor Day Weekend and waited for approximately 40 minutes An establishment with a very welcoming environment coupled with great service and AMAZING pizza. Ordered a small Italian Bomb and small mozzarella pie The Italian bomb was LOADED with toppings. Pepperoni was great, bacon was perfectly crisp, sausage tasted extremely fresh and the veggies were a nice touch. Even with all this protein, the pizza was not too oily or overwhelming. I can see why they are renowned for this pie. Mozzarella pie. WOW. The cheese had an amazing unique taste. Not like your typical plain cheese pie, there was a very aromatic Smokey flavor in every bite. Coupled with the amazing pizza dough, this itself could make people addicted to pizza. Caesar salad was nicely dressed and refreshing after a full day of pizzas read more

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The service was fast and friendly. I tried the white artichoke, eggplant, and meatball. I enjoyed all of the pies but the meatball was my favorite. Perfect balance of meat, sauce, and cheese. read more

My drive to New Haven was just under 2.5 hours, on a cloudy Saturday morning. My intentions that day were PIZZA. I arrived at Modern Apizza before 12 noon and waited a short while to be seated. Inside was packed and waiting were more than several groups and by the time I left the line was getting stronger. I had intended to try the saucy pizza that Is the New Haven Apizza right ? But the mozzarella pie was CALLING ME. Honestly I'm glad it was my choice because it was the one of, if the not, THE BEST, crispy thin crust pizza pie ever. Absolutely divine. As I wa leaving I saw they also have a takeaway window and I didn't know they sold FOXON sodas in the glass bottle for $2.50 each as well. Highly recommend. Staff was efficient and pleasant. 10/10 read more

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One fantastic lunch! The place was hopping even at 2 o'clock on a Wednesday afternoon! Unfortunately for my pizza-loving self, I have to get it gluten-free ... hard to find great ones ... and the version that Modern offers is out of this world! I had a simple mozzarella pie with onions - so fresh ... the nice coal oven crust was perfect! And ... as per custom ... the pie was enjoyed with a Foxon Park white birch beer soda! Great service, too! read more

Modern Apizza - A gluten-free pie at Modern Apizza! With a Foxon Park soda, of course! - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Modern was our last stop on our three-stop New Haven pizza crawl (we had gone to Sally's and Pepe's first) and we weren't disappointed here. Definitely the most cheese of our stops but also the fastest service and shortest line (they just have more space). read more

I have stated as much on some other reviews here for New Haven, but the pizza has been (for me) greatly exaggerated. I was told Modern was the new standard in the place and I decided to begin here. Wanted to get the clam pie and decided on the clams casino. Probably not the best choice as I tasted approximately zero clam, only peppers and bacon. It was basically a pepper and bacon pizza. The crust below the toppings, as well, was sort of gummy and not at all crisp. The crust at the end of the pie was blackened which I know is sort of the thing here but with the gummy dough it wasn't a great combo. All of this said, I found this pizza to be "ok." I wouldn't pay the premium to get it again, though I might try something very simple next time and see if perhaps I just caught them on a bad day. Or if their red sauce is the place to be. I dunno. It just wasn't worth the time, effort, and money. I say go to onesixthree and get a pie. It's better. read more

Modern Apizza - Clams casino pie. - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Totally worth the hype! My friends and I drove from Brooklyn to New Haven just to try this pizza, and it did not disappoint. The sauce is some the best I've ever had, the crust was perfectly chewy and crispy, and there was a perfect amount of cheese. I did a takeout order, so I can't speak much to the ambiance, but it looked like cozy restaurant that's perfect for a casual family dinner. At the takeout window, the service was amazing! Everyone was very nice and helpful, and it only took 15 min to get our order despite the busy Friday night rush. Highly recommend! read more

Modern Apizza - Half Plain, Half Mozzarella Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

Modern Pizza is the best of the three New Haven Pizzerias! Consistently excellent pies every time we go! read more

Was just OK, super busy as you would expect on a Friday night. Toppings were good, base was underdone. Garlic bread was great. One and done for me. read more

White clam pizza was a standout. Great gravy on the red pies. Generous amount of pepperoni and sausage. Quick service as well. read more

Modern Apizza - Half plain Half pepperoni - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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Small quaint pizza restaurant in downtown New Haven. This was my first visit to New Haven and to Modern APizza and the food and service were both great. This salad arrived first and was cold crisp and not overly dressed. Both pizzas arrived quickly and were hot and flavorful. They do not skimp on the toppings and used quality ingredients. This seems to be a frequented restaurant by locals as there was. Wait when we arrived. The establishment is not large and we were seated within a 15 minutes of arriving which is not bad for a Friday night at prime dinner time. I highly recommend if you are in the Re to give modern APizza try! read more

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We visited here as part of our quest for the best pizza in New Haven. This place was my wife's favorite. Delicious!

We had read about this place and wanted to stop by on our drive through New Haven. It was really good! Here is my breakdown: Food and Price: 5/5 The pizza was really good! I guess the technique they use gives the crust a good, BBQish flavor. My wife and I ordered a small pizza for us and 1 for our kids. We also ordered a salad. It ended up being the perfect size for us. The pizza was priced reasonably for the size and the quality. Ambiance: 3/5 The ambiance feels like a classic pizza parlor. It's nothing incredibly unique but, I personally liked the vibe of it. They also have some signed pizza boxes on display from some celebrities that have stopped there to eat. Area: 5/5 We parked on the street right across the street. We came from the downtown area and the restaurant is in a nice little area. It looks like there are several walkable areas to check out nearby. I would highly recommend giving this place a try if you are in this area. You can have an awesome day checking out Yale and the Museum there and then grabbing some food here! read more

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I have always been a big fan of this pizza place. The pizza here is amazing and they have a great selection of beers and other drinks to enjoy with your pizza. The menu here is pretty much limited to only pizza which is their speciality, but the do offer alot of topping options as well as calzones and a few appetizers. There are no reservations here and it gets busy very fast when they open so keep that in mind when planning to visit. The dinning areas can get a little crowded since it is not a big resturant but the atmosphere is always very lively, the service is great, and i have always had a good experience. read more

Modern Apizza - Sausage, pepperoni, and cheese pizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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My friend loves Modern Apizza and brought me here to try New Haven-style pizza for the first time. We ordered the Caesar Salad ($8) and two large pizzas: Eggplant ($25) and Margarita ($16.75). The Caesar Salad was drenched in dressing, but the portion was great for the price. The Eggplant Pizza is a must for eggplant lovers! The Margarita Pizza was tasty and very cheesy. I thought it could have had less cheese. However, I recognize that I'm one of very few people who dislike cheese, so it's probably an issue for just me. read more

Modern Apizza - Eggplant Pizza - Pizza Near Me - New Haven, Connecticut

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