OT: Best Pizza in CT

[Robertelamin]

Lunas in West Hartford and Simsbury

Harry’s in West Hartford

Naples in Farmington

Harry's Bishops Corner is my favorite in the area and all the places you suggested are good. I would add First & Last in Hartford and Avon and Little City in Simsbury.

 

[Huskybass]

Harry's Bishops Corner is my favorite in the area and all the places you suggested are good. I would add First & Last in Hartford and Avon and Little City in Simsbury.

Little City is pretty awesome.

 

[shizzle787]

Little City is pretty awesome.

Meh.

 

[Huskybass]

Meh.

Well I haven't been to little city in several years but it used to be absolutely killer.

 

[Ewekon]

Never been to any location. Just never stop in Waterbury and rarely pass through.

Is the Milford location a close approximation? Also, should I really get the mayo on the Italian combo grinder? I'm in southwestern fairfield county which leans toward NYC style with oil and vinegar and never mayo on an Italian but I want to see what the deal is. The online menu for the Italian doesn't include the "classic mix". Is that an error? Is there a better Nardelli's grinder to get a a first timer?

Inside scoop from those in the know please.

 

[polycom]

Never been to any location. Just never stop in Waterbury and rarely pass through.

Is the Milford location a close approximation? Also, should I really get the mayo on the Italian combo grinder? I'm in southwestern fairfield county which leans toward NYC style with oil and vinegar and never mayo on an Italian but I want to see what the deal is. The online menu for the Italian doesn't include the "classic mix". Is that an error? Is there a better Nardelli's grinder to get a a first timer?

Inside scoop from those in the know please.

For your first time you need to go to the one in Waterbury. As for what sandwich you get, do what you like.

 

[UC313]

Ask specifically for your sammy on Milite's bread. It's life changing. All other bread will cease to exist after you've had it.

 

[Danzz]

Been to the one in Southington and wasn't impressed.

 

[UC313]

If i had to make an Italian combo suggestion its procuitto, genoa and soppressata with provolone. Veggies as you please or with the nardelli's "works".

 

[UC313]

Been to the one in Southington and wasn't impressed.

Cuz youre doin it wrong. Heed above advice. 313 confirmed.

 

[JMick]

For your first time you need to go to the one in Waterbury. As for what sandwich you get, do what you like.

The Waterbury location is really good. The Danbury one is not even close.

 

[JCSuperstar]

There's nothing wrong with Nardelli's but we're living in a golden age of sandwiches so it's nothing special. If you're at the Waterbury location, just go to Dunya and get a falafel if you want something special.

Also mayo on an Italian Combo is disgusting. Salt/Pepper/Oil/Vinegar.

 

[Horatio]

The Nardelli's in Danbury is paradise.

 

[superjohn]

If you're in Waterbury go to Cavallo's instead or go to Domenick & Pia's for slices.

 

[HuskyNationJE]

Came home to visit CT about a year ago and someone said it was good. Went to the Milford location. Thought it was mediocre at best. Much better deli's. If you're in Milford, drive the extra 5 minutes to Napoli on Bridgeport Ave. Great food!

 

[Hamms30]

The Nardelli's in Danbury is paradise.

Stomach ache... every time

 

[boog204]

Went to the one in Cromwell and it was very good. I've had better sandwiches, but I was expecting Subway-esque since Nardelli's has become chain-y and this was much, much better.

 

[jibsey]

Was at Nardellus Waterbery on Saturday. Their breaded chicken parm is really good. The regular grinder roll is soft but good, Milite’s italian bread is great, didn’t know they had it.

 

[The Funster]

Mayo on an Italian sub is cringeworthy.

 

[TheChamps990411]

Actually in meriden theres a Nardellis and Jersey Mikes and both are great! Five guys? not so much. stay away!

 

[JakeTheDog]

Just head up Rt. 8 and go to Carbone's instead.

 

[UConnMatt813]

Cavallos, Antonio’s, & Sanapietro’s are far superior to anything Nardelli’s can make you. All within a half mile of the Waterbury locations. Do yourself a favor and get your sandwich from one of them

 

[8893]

Never been to Nardelli's, but I made this incredible muffuletta tonight for Mardi Gras. Finally got the Central Grocery recipe down:

• One loaf crusty Italian bread with sesame seeds (Apicella's in New Haven is perfect)
  
• Central Grocery Olive Salad
  
• 1/4 lb genoa salami
• 1/4 lb hot capicola
• 1/4 lb mortadella
• 1/8 lb mozzarella (sliced)
• 1/8 lb provolone

Instructions

1. Cut the Italian loaf in half lengthwise (if using Apicella loaf, use around 2/3)
   
   
2. Generously brush both halves with the oil from the olive salad.
   
   
3. Layer as such: half of the salami on the bottom, then the mortadella, mozzarella, capicola, provolone, and remainder of the salami. Top all of this with the olive salad.
   
   
4. Add the top of the bread back on and press down. It's good to go as-is, but some people leave it compressed for an hour or more. Some people wrap it up tightly and let it sit overnight.
   
   
5. Cut the sandwich into slices. Moan as you eat each bite.

 

[TRest]

Never been to Nardelli's, but I made this incredible muffuletta tonight for Mardi Gras. Finally got the Central Grocery recipe down:

• One loaf crusty Italian bread with sesame seeds (Apicella's in New Haven is perfect)
  
• Central Grocery Olive Salad
  
• 1/4 lb genoa salami
• 1/4 lb hot capicola
• 1/4 lb mortadella
• 1/8 lb mozzarella (sliced)
• 1/8 lb provolone

Instructions

1. Cut the Italian loaf in half lengthwise (if using Apicella loaf, use around 2/3)
   
   
2. Generously brush both halves with the oil from the olive salad.
   
   
3. Layer as such: half of the salami on the bottom, then the mortadella, mozzarella, capicola, provolone, and remainder of the salami. Top all of this with the olive salad.
   
   
4. Add the top of the bread back on and press down. It's good to go as-is, but some people leave it compressed for an hour or more. Some people wrap it up tightly and let it sit overnight.
   
   
5. Cut the sandwich into slices. Moan as you eat each bite.

I've always wanted to try one after seeing it be featured on Food Network a bunch of times, but olives are a non-starter for me. Just ruins the balance.

 

[8893]

I've always wanted to try one after seeing it be featured on Food Network a bunch of times, but olives are a non-starter for me. Just ruins the balance.

Yeah the olive salad is beyond essential for the muffuletta, but you gotta love it. The bread has always been the hardest part for me to find up here, but today I finally solved that with the Apicella's loaf. It was almost perfect.