OT: Best Pizza in CT

[methodology]

Don't go insulting Bufalina like that! (I haven't been to Bobby's)

Coal and Daisies was pretty good in Branford, loud/crowded, bar atmosphere. But the pizza was quality.

That place won't last a year. Already bouncing checks. Bad location doesn't help but I'll agree pizza there is solid

 

[Husky25]

But if you're ever in town, I can take you to someplace worse. It's a place that was recommended in r/pittsburgh pizza threads. And it's the only time in my life I picked up a pizza, took a bite, then called another pizza place and threw that one in the trash.

That makes me long for the days when payphones were everywhere. Call another place (Works best if it's a chain) from the subpar "local flare" parlor, with whomever made that monstrosity within earshot.

Perfecting the science of pizza is an art. Why make it more difficult by throwing up roadblocks on yourself?

 

[bmayuc]

Riverside Pizza in Thompson CT is excellent. Its not the best, and I have nothing else to say. I've just never posted in this thread and wanted to get one in.

 

[huskymedic]

9.2 w/ Language Alert

 

[Mazhude]

9.2 w/ Language Alert

Growing up in New Haven, I always preferred Sally's over Pepe's... even though I played for the Grand Apizza team in Little League. So, I'm happy with the ranking. This clown, though, can't say New Haven, can't say Wooster Street, and apparently never heard of the word "Apizza"...

 

[8893]

9.2 w/ Language Alert

He’s a quick learner, I’ll give him that. I agree with the order in which he has rated the Big Three; and I give him props for recognizing that it is nitpicking to distinguish among them.

I’m curious to see what his BAR apizza looked like. I’ve never done takeout from there and would never consider it. And they always cut them differently. My guess is that he rated it low 80s.

 

[I Bleed Blue]

9.2 boiii. 3/4! Almost got the belt

 

[Huskybass]

He’s a quick learner, I’ll give him that. I agree with the order in which he has rated the Big Three; and I give him props for recognizing that it is nitpicking to distinguish among them.

I’m curious to see what his BAR apizza looked like. I’ve never done takeout from there and would never consider it. And they always cut them differently. My guess is that he rated it low 80s.

I have not been to Sally's since the night I had Monica Selles autograph a pizza box in the mid 90's. Despite living in Glastonbury, I still hit Pepe's somewhat regularly and Modern occasionally. Looks like I need to get back to Sally's again. Recommendation on topping(s) 8893? Also, Toppings at Bufalina?

 

[superjohn]

9.2 w/ Language Alert

Ok, Pres seems to get it now, Why has nobody ever mentioned Abate's? I remember a long time ago being shut out at the others so went to Abate's. Not quite at their level but I remember it being very good. The places that never get talked about in New Haven are better than 95% of the pizza you get elsewhere.

 

[DarthGrumpy]

Ok, Pres seems to get it now, Why has nobody ever mentioned Abate's? I remember a long time ago being shut out at the others so went to Abate's. Not quite at their level but I remember it being very good. The places that never get talked about in New Haven are better than 95% of the pizza you get elsewhere.

Agree, its like getting a cheese steak in Philly or (and yes I know some will disgare here) a lobster roll in Maine...

 

[August_West]

a lobster roll in Maine...

Bite your tongue . you mean CT. We do it better than Maine and that cold mayo travesty

 

[8893]

Agree, its like getting a cheese steak in Philly or (and yes I know some will disgare here) a lobster roll in Maine...

Cheesesteak is the second best sandwich in Philly. Italian roast pork special is the best by a mile.

And don’t get me started on the crime that is the cold, mayo-laden, sad Maine bastardized lobster roll.

 

[8893]

I have not been to Sally's since the night I had Monica Selles autograph a pizza box in the mid 90's. Despite living in Glastonbury, I still hit Looks like I need to get back to Sally's again. Recommendation on topping(s) 8893? Also, Toppings at Bufalina?

At Sally’s I love the fresh tomato pies when tomatoes are in season. Same with the Garden Special. Plain cheese is great as are any of the meats. On our most recent visit my daughter got a bacon pie and it was the winner among three great pies.

As for Bufalina, this is from a few pages back:

Tre Carni would be my recommendation from their regular menu; Maiale and Pepita are my favorites on their Fall menu. I note that their special tonight is a Clam Pizza, with parsley oil, grated parm and bacon

 

[Mazhude]

Ok, Pres seems to get it now, Why has nobody ever mentioned Abate's? I remember a long time ago being shut out at the others so went to Abate's. Not quite at their level but I remember it being very good. The places that never get talked about in New Haven are better than 95% of the pizza you get elsewhere.

Abate's is good for pizza, better for calzones, and does a bang up job with seafood and traditional Italian dishes. I'd go there for old style Italian food, not necessarily for pizza though... not that it was bad, but look at it's neighbors: Pepe's, The Spot, Sally's -- hard to compete on those couple of blocks.

 

[I Bleed Blue]

Cheesesteak is the second best sandwich in Philly. Italian roast pork special is the best by a mile.

And don’t get me started on the crime that is the cold, mayo-laden, sad Maine bastardized lobster roll.

Not to get too off topic from a pizza thread, but I had DiNic’s Roast Pork sandwich for the first time recently. It was very good. Really liked the broccoli rabe on top. I might stop at John’s Roast Pork before or after the Army-Navy game. Philly’s food scene is fun to explore!

Ok Pizza contribution. Lorenzo’s and Sons on South St. in Philly is decent drunk pizza. Huuuge slice! Overall Philly can’t even come close to competing with CT’s pizza game.

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

Abate's is good for pizza, better for calzones, and does a bang up job with seafood and traditional Italian dishes. I'd go there for old style Italian food, not necessarily for pizza though... not that it was bad, but look at it's neighbors: Pepe's, The Spot, Sally's -- hard to compete on those couple of blocks.

Abate would be good if it were the local go-to in another neighborhood. Unless I'm nearby for some reason, I don't generally choose Grand, Olde World, Rossini's, Mike's, or certain similar others, when I have Ernie's so close to home.. I'm imaginng that Bobby's fits something like this. It's an embarrassment of riches.

 

[AdamaNation]

They only cook the crust and the sauce and meat. All other toppings go on cold!

and then there is Ketchup in the shot!


That photo is my kryptonite. It should be flagged for obscenity.

I felt like someone stomped on the flag with that photo. And the approach to pizza and American minds is plain obscene!!!

 

[browndog319]

That's deep dish.

It’s different from Chicago...

 

[huskymedic]

7.4.


To recap:
Sally's - 9.2
Modern - 8.8
Pepe’s - 8.5
BAR - 7-4

 

[August_West]

Bar blew the pizza capital of the world spot. We just needed an 8 out of them.

Shoulda sent him to Bobby’s instead

 

[tentoes4rings]

He’s a quick learner, I’ll give him that. I agree with the order in which he has rated the Big Three; and I give him props for recognizing that it is nitpicking to distinguish among them.

I’m curious to see what his BAR apizza looked like. I’ve never done takeout from there and would never consider it. And they always cut them differently. My guess is that he rated it low 80s.

It’s funny that he seems to love Sally’s but still gives it only a 9.2. It’s funny how voters can never give something a perfect score, even if they think it’s essentially perfect. It reminds me of Hall of Fame voters who refuse to put someone on the ballot the first year even though their credentials are impeccable.

 

[imno1]

He should have skipped PayPays and gone to Pepes.

 

[8893]

He’s not wrong. I end up agreeing with him more than disagreeing. The order is correct, and Bar totally flopped, which is not surprising given the evanescent character of that pie. I think just placing it in a takeout box probably ruins it

 

[August_West]

He’s not wrong. I end up agreeing with him more than disagreeing. The order is correct, and Bar totally flopped, which is not surprising given the evanescent character of that pie. I think just placing it in a takeout box probably ruins it

There was no way that slice wasn’t going to fall apart. No way. We saw that coming a mile away

 

[huskymedic]

Bar blew the pizza capital of the world spot. We just needed an 8 out of them.

Shoulda sent him to Bobby’s instead

... or Ernie’s if the “rule” was it had to be within the City boundaries.

BAR is overrated IMO ...