OT: Best Pizza in CT

[huskyrob1]

Article/review on Zenelli Pizzeria on Wooster St in New Haven:

New Kids on the Block

>>Wooster Street’s newest pizza has Albanian roots and Brooklyn chutzpah, but it comes straight from Naples, Italy, and the Zeneli brothers intend to keep it that way. This audacious foursome are the owners of Zeneli Pizzeria e Cucina Napoletana, which opened in the epicenter of New Haven pizzadom last summer.<<

I'm trying this!!!

 

[ClifSpliffy]

I'm back on track @Magic32. Apologies.

Does anyone here find that if you get carried away with toppings, it detracts from the pizza? I've been places where a 1-2 topping pizza is awesome, but if you get everything including the kitchen sink on it, it's never good.

Does anyone know of a place that serves a GOOD pie, with mucho toppings?

no. but if you want a great pie -Grand Special, Grande Apizza, from the boss mikey nuzz at location #1. it's like having donatello make a coffee mug for you. just the right amount of everything. bellissimo.

 

[Duncan Idaho]

I had something at the Dog Watch Cafe in Stonington the other day that they call a Pizza Salad. It was indescribably good, as were the other two appetizers we got there. I'm certainly not advocating it as the best pizza in Connecticut as I'm not even sure really qualifies as pizza, but I'm saying that this place is a must-hit place if you are in the Mystic Stonington area. It's also right on the water, which is nice if that's your type of thing.

There is also the The Dog Watch BBQ on Rte 1 just outside of Mystic proper heading toward Westerly. They share menu items like the pizza salad. Out door dining. One of the better calamari I've had. Sorry for not on pizza topic.

 

[Magic32]

Heading to the Bronx tomorrow. Any pizza recommendations? Can always hit Colony on way home but thought some might have tips. Also planning to stop at Casa Della Mozzarella.

 

[huskymedic]

Heading to the Bronx tomorrow. Any pizza recommendations? Can always hit Colony on way home but thought some might have tips. Also planning to stop at Casa Della Mozzarella.

Good call on Casa Della Mozzarella. No suggestion on pizza in the immediate area but a little over a block down on Arthur Avenue heading towards the hospital is Madonia Brothers Bakery - they have the best Sicilian olive bread (and other baked goodies) to die for. Take a peak.

 

[superjohn]

Heading to the Bronx tomorrow. Any pizza recommendations? Can always hit Colony on way home but thought some might have tips. Also planning to stop at Casa Della Mozzarella.

There's so much awesome Italian food on Arthur Avenue I wouldn't bother with pizza. Get the Casa mozzarella sandwich. Go to Enzo's and get clams and calamari.

 

[Milo65]

There's so much awesome Italian food on Arthur Avenue I wouldn't bother with pizza. Get the Casa mozzarella sandwich. Go to Enzo's and get clams and calamari.

I agree, Full Moon Pizza is very good, but the Italian food outweighs the pizza game on Arthur Ave.

 

[Hey Adrien!]

Tomorrow's heat wave plan: no A/C on the bottom floor of our house, so no desire to heat it up with cooking. Heading to Zuppardi's for the first time. Fresh clam pizzas on tap.

We're a half hour away: how long is a typical take-out order from Zupp's?

 

[UofCT]

Only took me about a year after moving, but finally tried Colony and it absolutely lives up to all the hype

I had Colony tonight, was not their best batch. I still prefer Rikos and I'll tell you why. Rikos has wings and Colony is just pizza.

 

[8893]

Tomorrow's heat wave plan: no A/C on the bottom floor of our house, so no desire to heat it up with cooking. Heading to Zuppardi's for the first time. Fresh clam pizzas on tap.

We're a half hour away: how long is a typical take-out order from Zupp's?

You can call in the afternoon and set the pick-up for any time you like. You pull into their lot and wait for them to call to tell you that your order is ready, then you pull in front in one of three spots in a lane bordered by traffic cones and wait for the masked employee to deliver your pies and take your credit card. S/he comes back in a minute, you sign and drive away.

In my three times doing take-out there during the last three months they’ve been on-time or close enough.

NB: Their Caesar is decent if you’re looking to add a salad.

In addition to fresh clam, the house-made sausage pie is also great; as is the escarole and bean pie. Trust me, the latter is so much better than you expect. Not soggy at all somehow.

PS: Get the pies uncut and then cut them yourself after reheating at home.

 

[navery12]

I had Colony tonight, was not their best batch. I still prefer Rikos and I'll tell you why. Rikos has wings and Colony is just pizza.

I thought the pizza was better than Rikos, but Rikos delivers so will still end up getting that more often

 

[StllH8L8ner]

I had Colony tonight, was not their best batch. I still prefer Rikos and I'll tell you why. Rikos has wings and Colony is just pizza.

And the people in Stamford Colony can be pr!cks. They basically expect you to know upon entering the establishment for the first time that they serve pizza and only pizza. Don't dare ask for a salad or wings (like I did many moons ago when I first moved there). Place is like going to Pat's or Gino's in Philly and not knowing how to order a cheesesteak.

 

[Husky25]

Had to pick up something at Target in Lisbon, so naturally I checked here for a Pizza recomendation for lunch. Was not impressed in the least with Green Onion.

I ordered a small, but it was Greek style. Thick crust and greasy. I had a l hankering for pizza and it hit the periphery, but certainly not a bullseye though.

 

[8893]

Had to pick up something at Target in Lisbon, so naturally I checked here for a Pizza recomendation for lunch. Was not impressed in the least with Green Onion.

I ordered a small, but it was Greek style. Thick crust and greasy. I had a l hankering for pizza and it hit the periphery, but certainly not a bullseye though.

Did you at least stop for lobster rolls in Hartford?

 

[Husky25]

Did you at least stop for lobster rolls in Hartford?

??

Not sure what you are getting at. Green Onion was recommended in this thread. I did not travel through Hartford.

 

[August_West]

Did you at least stop for lobster rolls in Hartford?

I was thinking Ashford

 

[Husky25]

I was thinking Ashford

What are you doing North of The River?

 

[8893]

??

Not sure what you are getting at. Green Onion was recommended in this thread. I did not travel through Hartford.

I was being a wiseass because I would never think about scratching an itch for pizza at a Greek pizza place in Lisbon.

It reminded me of a poster who asked where to get the best lobster roll in CT and, after receiving many suggestions along the shoreline, decided to go to a place in Hartford sight unseen instead. I believe I asked him if he drove to Providence for pizza afterwards, so that was the theme I had in mind with my reply to you.

 

[August_West]

What are you doing North of The River?

Nothing. I don’t even really go north of 95 any longer

while you are sweating this humidity I’m 11 degrees cooler with a breeze on the water. Plus good pizza and great lobster rolls. Why leave?

 

[Husky25]

I was being a wiseass because I would never think about scratching an itch for pizza at a Greek pizza place in Lisbon.

It reminded me of a poster who asked where to get the best lobster roll in CT and, after receiving many suggestions along the shoreline, decided to go to a place in Hartford sight unseen instead. I believe I asked him if he drove to Providence for pizza afterwards, so that was the theme I had in mind with my reply to you.

It was recommended in this thread and brought a challenge to the top pizzas in the state. I just assumed it would be a similar style to the best in the state. Didn't realize it was Greek until I opened the box.

Incidentally, Jessica's Garden in East Hampton makes a decent lobster roll.

 

[Husky25]

Nothing. I don’t even really go north of 95 any longer

while you are sweating this humidity I’m 11 degrees cooler with a breeze on the water. Plus good pizza and great lobster rolls. Why leave?

My pool is always an option.

 

[August_West]

My pool is always an option.

Pm address I’ll bring great food as compensation

 

[Hans Sprungfeld]

buffalina is 10x better than Otto.


That ain’t the point ;p

Otto?

Otto parts?

 

[huskymedic]

Just an FYI -> Next Door in New Haven closing its doors...

>>It’s with great sadness that we announce Next Door will be closing its doors on Sunday, August 2nd.

It’s because of you, our customers, and our incredible team + family that Next Door became a place to share drinks, food and many wonderful memories.

We look forward to the next two weekends with you! (Friday-Saturday 4PM-9PM and Sunday 12PM-8PM) Let’s bid each other adieu Next Door style!

Thank you to all who have supported us over the past 2 years, it has been a pleasure to serve you and the New Haven Community!<<

 

[8893]

Just an FYI -> Next Door in New Haven closing its doors...

>>It’s with great sadness that we announce Next Door will be closing its doors on Sunday, August 2nd.

It’s because of you, our customers, and our incredible team + family that Next Door became a place to share drinks, food and many wonderful memories.

We look forward to the next two weekends with you! (Friday-Saturday 4PM-9PM and Sunday 12PM-8PM) Let’s bid each other adieu Next Door style!

Thank you to all who have supported us over the past 2 years, it has been a pleasure to serve you and the New Haven Community!<<

Bummer. They were a good addition to the scene--a definite upgrade over what had become of Humphrey's.