OT: Best Pizza in CT

[huskyrob1]

Had my first Pepe's Clam Pie Thursday (WH). Unimpressed (although my toilet was impressed with the number of flushes the next morning- ugh).
Like red sauce pizzas better.

You're not the first one to get sick on a Pepe's clam pie. Zuppardis makes a better clam pie. Deepster is right though, the pizza's always better if you eat it there. If your drive is more than 10 min, eat it there.

 

[mauconnfan]

This guy says Sally's is the best.

New England's 38 Essential Restaurants

Sally’s Apizza
New Haven, Connecticut
WHAT: The finest among New Haven’s legendary pizzerias, hands down. WHY: You might disagree with my pronouncement; some of the other writers involved in this project likely do, too. But twice now for Eater I’ve powered through the town’s stellar pies for comparison’s sake, and both times I’ve reached the same conclusion: The tang of the tomato sauce, the powdery char of the crust, and the light hand with quality toppings are all superior at Sally’s. Order the tomato pie with garlic and no cheese (other than a dusting of pecorino Romano) to know pizza divinity. The place is dim and spare and open only for dinner; you’ll receive efficient but gruff service from staffers who sport mailman-style shorts year round. The archetype of the Italian-American pizzeria, it’s a national treasure.

Modern no doubt, but all are good! And no freakin clams.

 

[Vancat]

You're not the first one to get sick on a Pepe's clam pie. Zuppardis makes a better clam pie. Deepster is right though, the pizza's always better if you eat it there. If your drive is more than 10 min, eat it there.

I think I'm done with clam pies.

 

[storrsroars]

Just throwing this out there because you CT guys really don't know how good you have it.

On Sunday, I took part in a pizza judging contest featuring 16 pies from the Pittsburgh metro, including well-known indies, regional chains, a national chain and a store-bought pizza.

Here is the epic thread, in which a Costco pizza took 2nd place, the recently awarded "Best Pizza in PA" finished in the middle, and a local icon finished last.

fwiw, I am sskink in this thread. Skip the first 10 replies as they're about ice cream, because reddit.

 

[Huskybass]

I've had Pepe's white clam pies from New Haven and West Hartford that were both unbelievable. It's not something I would order all the time but once a year or so it can be fantastic.

 

[Guapo]

Just throwing this out there because you CT guys really don't know how good you have it.

On Sunday, I took part in a pizza judging contest featuring 16 pies from the Pittsburgh metro, including well-known indies, regional chains, a national chain and a store-bought pizza.

Here is the epic thread, in which a Costco pizza took 2nd place, the recently awarded "Best Pizza in PA" finished in the middle, and a local icon finished last.

fwiw, I am sskink in this thread. Skip the first 10 replies as they're about ice cream, because reddit.

Yeah, I've lived in DC for 4 years now. The pizza here is just...sad. I didn't know how good I had it.

 

[8893]

Yeah, I've lived in DC for 4 years now. The pizza here is just...sad. I didn't know how good I had it.

We ate at We, the Pizza and Graffiato in DC a few years ago and enjoyed both. We the Pizza is more NYC style, and more of a slice place with tons of options. I got antipasti and pasta at Graffiato but the kids got pizza and I tried it and thought it was decent.

 

[Guapo]

We ate at We, the Pizza and Graffiato in DC a few years ago and enjoyed both. We the Pizza is more NYC style, and more of a slice place with tons of options. I got antipasti and pasta at Graffiato but the kids got pizza and I tried it and thought it was decent.

I can't say I've been to Graffiato, but I live close to We, the Pizza and it is fine. It's not really that quality pizza doesn't exist in DC, it's the quality pizza per capita that is the issue. It's funny, there are actually restaurants in DC that advertise themselves as "New Haven Style Pizza" (the fact that they call it "pizza" should be a warning sign to all..)

I apologize if this has been posted previously here, but I think this does a good job making my point:

The Pizza Belt: the Most Important Pizza Theory You'll Read

 

[August_West]

I can't say I've been to Graffiato, but I live close to We, the Pizza and it is fine. It's not really that quality pizza doesn't exist in DC, it's the quality pizza per capita that is the issue. It's funny, there are actually restaurants in DC that advertise themselves as "New Haven Style Pizza" (the fact that they call it "pizza" should be a warning sign to all..)

I apologize if this has been posted previously here, but I think this does a good job making my point:

The Pizza Belt: the Most Important Pizza Theory You'll Read

It should not include RI

 

[Guapo]

Agreed. I don't really think it should include Philly either.

 

[upstater]

This guy says Sally's is the best.

New England's 38 Essential Restaurants

Sally’s Apizza
New Haven, Connecticut
WHAT: The finest among New Haven’s legendary pizzerias, hands down. WHY: You might disagree with my pronouncement; some of the other writers involved in this project likely do, too. But twice now for Eater I’ve powered through the town’s stellar pies for comparison’s sake, and both times I’ve reached the same conclusion: The tang of the tomato sauce, the powdery char of the crust, and the light hand with quality toppings are all superior at Sally’s. Order the tomato pie with garlic and no cheese (other than a dusting of pecorino Romano) to know pizza divinity. The place is dim and spare and open only for dinner; you’ll receive efficient but gruff service from staffers who sport mailman-style shorts year round. The archetype of the Italian-American pizzeria, it’s a national treasure.

I agree. Best sauce, great toppings.

...But... inconsistent. Sometimes way overcharred.

 

[Guapo]

Yeah, I've lived in DC for 4 years now. The pizza here is just...sad. I didn't know how good I had it.

Just so everyone understands, here is a picture of a "pizza" from Pete's New Haven here in DC

 

[August_West]

Pepe's White Clam > The Spooker

What If I were tell you I found a place in CT that has the Spooker on the menu, is that something youd be interested in @mauconnfan ?

 

[8893]

What If I were tell you I found a place in CT that has the Spooker on the menu, is that something youd be interested in @mauconnfan ?

 

[mauconnfan]

What If I were tell you I found a place in CT that has the Spooker on the menu, is that something youd be interested in @mauconnfan ?

It would have to be special but interested, yes!

 

[methodology]

I use to call Sally's the best but they are way too inconsistent over the past few years. Modern is the best imo now.

As far as white pizza it's still pizza but not something I enjoy often. Although I do enjoy a slice or 2 every now and then of broccoli and garlic

 

[August_West]

It would have to be special but interested, yes!

Hang on bruh

 

[August_West]

It would have to be special but interested, yes!

 

[TRest]

Just so everyone understands, here is a picture of a "pizza" from Pete's New Haven here in DC

It looks kind of thrown together.

 

[Guapo]

It looks kind of thrown together.

Nothing is really right about it

 

[Guapo]

I'd say the pizza it resembles most is bertucci's

 

[superjohn]

Pizza belt is CT., NY, and NJ.

 

[Guapo]

Pizza belt is CT., NY, and NJ.

Agreed 100%

 

[imno1]

If you're a red sauce guy I'm impressed (kinda) you'd even try that thing they dare to call "pizza"...clams and pizza are like Deepster and Arby's.

UConn, Yankees, Giants yes but this is where we part ways.

 

[Guapo]

Agreed 100%

Pizza belt is CT., NY, and NJ.

Here is a map showing where Italians live