OT: Best Pizza in CT

[Waquoit]

Done by the right place it's a tasty casserole dish for sure. Just don't call it pizza.

I don't even think it's all that tasty. We hit Lou Malnati's a few years back. After the first piece, I was done. We didn't even bother to bring the rest back to the room. Reminded me of circus peanuts as a kid. You start eating and you think your enjoying it then suddenly you don't want anymore and your gut feels like crap.

 

[HuskyHawk]

Better that Hawk just admit that he's wrong . . .

Nope. I'm not going to concede that Neopolitan style pizza is the only thing that is "pizza". I will concede that it is my favorite. I'm not a huge fan of Chicago style. Too filling.

 

[Deepster]

It's a pizza dough crust covered with cheese, tomatoes and tomato based sauce and mozzarella cheese and other traditional toppings and baked. It's pizza.

Chicago style is more of a calzone than a pizza.

 

[ct06111]

Thinnest pizza I've ever had was at Brewport. Opened about a year ago in Bridgeport. Cool place. Not going out on a limb and saying their pizza was amazing, but pretty good, and if you like it really thin it's worth a try.

Ever go to Authur's Famous Pizza right near brewport? I think authur's is way better and I usually go there when I go to a game at Webster Bank Arena. Within walking distance of arena.

Not as thin as brewport, but they have really good 10" pies. A cheese is like $6.95.

Arthur's Famous Pizza in Bridgeport, Connecticut

430 Park Ave. Bridgeport.

 

[huskyrob1]

Done by the right place it's a tasty casserole dish for sure. Just don't call it pizza.

I had it once and was way undercooked. It was not a pleasant experience.

 

[huskyrob1]

Ever go to Authur's Famous Pizza right near brewport? I think authur's is way better and I usually go there when I go to a game at Webster Bank Arena. Within walking distance of arena.

Not as thin as brewport, but they have really good 10" pies. A cheese is like $6.95.

Arthur's Famous Pizza in Bridgeport, Connecticut

430 Park Ave. Bridgeport.

The best pizza place in Bridgeport closed a few years ago. Pizza Time on Madison Avenue, it was awesome. The guy that ran it passed away and his family sold the building.

 

[FASTEDDY]

Go to Pequod's, Malnati's is also superior to Geno's.

Malnati's in Naperville or at any of their Chicago area locations? I've been intending to go to Malnati's for a while - just haven't gotten around to it YET.

Geno's East downtown is quite good.

They are also building a brand new location near Midway Airport.

 

[superjohn]

Malnati's in Naperville or at any of their Chicago area locations? I've been intending to go to Malnati's for a while - just haven't gotten around to it YET.

Geno's East downtown is quite good.

They are also building a brand new location near Midway Airport.

Honestly haven't had Malnati's in a few years but the North Side locations were the ones I went to, they are all over the place now. Pequod's is hands down the best. most Chicagoans would agree.

 

[ct06111]

Malnati's in Naperville or at any of their Chicago area locations? I've been intending to go to Malnati's for a while - just haven't gotten around to it YET.

Geno's East downtown is quite good.

They are also building a brand new location near Midway Airport.

My whole family is from Illinois. Geno's East is tasty, but only the downtown one. Like pepe's here, the chain/branches aren't as good.

When you get the burbs, Chicago pizza is cracker thin and more of tavern style cut in small squares. I like that style way more than the deep dish.

If you're near midway. Try Vito and Nicks. Was featured on diner's drive in and dives.

Pretty freakin good and famous for their sausage pies.

Home | Vito & Nick's Pizzeria Chicago

 

[superjohn]

My whole family is from Illinois. Geno's East is tasty, but only the downtown one. Like pepe's here, the chain/branches aren't as good.

When you get the burbs, Chicago pizza is cracker thin and more of tavern style cut in small squares. I like that style way more than the deep dish.

If you're near midway. Try Vito and Nicks. Was featured on diner's drive in and dives.

Pretty freakin good and famous for their sausage pies.

Home | Vito & Nick's Pizzeria Chicago

Never tried Vito and Nicks but the cracker style I've had I can't get into.

 

[Drew]

Nonsense. There's no pasta in it. No ricotta. Deep Dish pizza is a legitimate thing in its own right. And Geno's in Chicago is excellent. I'll try to take my family there this summer. Runner up for me is a place in Berkeley, CA.

St. Louis pizza is odd. Anyone try it? Like Imo's? Certainly better than the abomination they pass off as pizza in RI.

LOVE Imo's. Get it every time I'm back in Saint Louis. My family is from there and for the most part the extended family still lives there so it is a must stop whenever we go visit. Don't sleep on the toasted beef raviolis either- can't find them anywhere else outside of STL. Miss that stuff daily.

 

[HuskyHawk]

LOVE Imo's. Get it every time I'm back in Saint Louis. My family is from there and for the most part the extended family still lives there so it is a must stop whenever we go visit. Don't sleep on the toasted beef raviolis either- can't find them anywhere else outside of STL. Miss that stuff daily.

I grew fond of it while in KC. Mostly because the other pizza options were generally very poor. It was definitely the best thing I had nearby.

 

[FASTEDDY]

My whole family is from Illinois. Geno's East is tasty, but only the downtown one. Like pepe's here, the chain/branches aren't as good.

When you get the burbs, Chicago pizza is cracker thin and more of tavern style cut in small squares. I like that style way more than the deep dish.

If you're near midway. Try Vito and Nicks. Was featured on diner's drive in and dives.

Pretty freakin good and famous for their sausage pies.

Home | Vito & Nick's Pizzeria Chicago

Thanks Bro.

I saw that same episode and I actually have gone to Vito and Nicks and their pies are quite good. Met the old lady owner, she's a trip.

the pies are good but not inexpensive.

They are super busy, just churning out pies left and right and I was there around 8:30 on a weekday!

 

[FASTEDDY]

Honestly haven't had Malnati's in a few years but the North Side locations were the ones I went to, they are all over the place now. Pequod's is hands down the best. most Chicagoans would agree.

I just checked out Pequod's website and saw pictures.

OMG looks delicious. thanks for the heads-up. I cant believe I haven't heard of it earlier.

Pequod's and Vito & Nicks (Sausage and Also Breakfast pizzas) are on my agenda in 2 weeks.

I better start dieting now.

 

[ZenConn]

I've had Pequod's as well and is indeed delicious. I've preferred Piece though.

Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

History:
Piece Brewery & Pizzeria: A Taste of New Haven in Chicago

Owner is originally from New Haven.

 

[nyhuskies13]

Off the beaten path, but after living in New Haven and New York, one pie stands out....

Town and Country Pizza in New Britain

 

[FASTEDDY]

I've had Pequod's as well and is indeed delicious. I've preferred Piece though.

Piece Brewery and Pizzeria

History:
Piece Brewery & Pizzeria: A Taste of New Haven in Chicago

Owner is originally from New Haven.

He of Hot Doug's fame?

 

[FASTEDDY]

Off the beaten path, but after living in New Haven and New York, one pie stands out....

Town and Country Pizza in New Britain

I wholeheartedly agree, this Pizza is EXCELLENT.

I just get the Special.

Delicioso!

 

[ZenConn]

He of Hot Doug's fame?

Hot Doug's sausage pies. Awesome ...!

Btw, Piece Pizza has Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen as one of it's co-owners!

 

[huskymedic]

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[sledog]

The Viceland TV channel (on FIOS) has been running a series called 'the Pizza Show'. They visit pizza houses, usually in NYC. Recently did a 30 minute show on NH pizza. Spent some time at Pepe's, did a quick run-through at Sally's, and then more time with the sisters at Zuppardi's in W Haven. Didn't really know about Zup's before the show.

 

[shizzle787]

The Viceland TV channel (on FIOS) has been running a series called 'the Pizza Show'. They visit pizza houses, usually in NYC. Recently did a 30 minute show on NH pizza. Spent some time at Pepe's, did a quick run-through at Sally's, and then more time with the sisters at Zuppardi's in W Haven. Didn't really know about Zup's before the show.

Zuppardi's isn't worth it. I went there, and I was disappointed. It was solid but not worth the trip and not anywhere near as good as the Big 4.

 

[Guapo]

New guy here, thought I'd throw in my 2 cents; First and Last in Hartford is great

 

[Guapo]

It is really good.

 

[mauconnfan]

OT on CT Pizza but my wife and I went to a great tavern in the middle of Wakefield RI last night, Mew's and they have a couple bars, one of which is a pizza bar. Cool place lots of beer selection, has a tree in the middle of the place and a separate tavern which I didn't see this time around. Anyway back to the pizza - solid pizza good sauce, they crisp their pepperoni to slightly burnt, the mushrooms are fully cooked and the "Mew's 3 cheese topping is excellent. Crispy, again slightly burnt but flavorful crust and bottom - really good choice we made. I had a small with the above and my wife had a salmon dinner which she was was terrific. Great place, ambiance but as far as the pizza unexpectedly wonderful!