OT: Best Pizza in CT

[dvegas]

Are they scared of Waterbury?

And Fairfield County, although I completely agree with the ommission of the dreck that is Colony

 

[huskyjawz]

And Fairfield County, although I completely agree with the ommission of the dreck that is Colony

Colony is on the list.

 

[karstenkibbe]

And Fairfield County, although I completely agree with the ommission of the dreck that is Colony

Colony is on their list. The fact that there are no other Fairfield County spots listed makes this… in line with every other “best of” list coming out the New Haven or Hartford areas.

 

[HooperScooper]

How does everyone feel about this list

Just the fact that Anna's from East Hartford is on there completely invalidates the list. We went there once and my kids joke that it was the worst food they've ever had. It was pretty disgusting.

 

[upstater]

Where do you live? I'm committed to the opinion that there is good pizza everywhere. You just need to know where to find it (and sometimes it's in your own oven).

You'd be surprised. I live in a metro region of 1.5m (Buffalo) and in this whole area, there's one place that makes good New York style pizza, and 2 places that make excellent Neapolitan pizza (one of them also makes excellent Detroit pizza). I always go to one of these places for great Neapolitan/Detroit. I never go to the New York style place even though it's good.

So, Im really limited up here and never eat a classic tri-state slice.

 

[Flipside]

 

[dvegas]

You'd be surprised. I live in a metro region of 1.5m (Buffalo) and in this whole area, there's one place that makes good New York style pizza, and 2 places that make excellent Neapolitan pizza (one of them also makes excellent Detroit pizza). I always go to one of these places for great Neapolitan/Detroit. I never go to the New York style place even though it's good.

So, Im really limited up here and never eat a classic tri-state slice.

Why bother when you can enjoy beef on weck and wings? Throw in some frozen custard, and pop over the border for fine beer and smoked meat. I have family in Williamsville, the pizza sucks

 

[huskymedic]

-> High hydration dough, extended cold fermentation and Wisconsin brick cheese are key ingredients and steps going into these pizzas while parbaking helps give the pizza its "signature, caramelized cheese edges," according to a news release. <-

 

[Deepster]

Ate at Mondo last week for the first time. I thought it was okay for CT. Definitely above average but I wouldn't rush back. I've also eaten at Sicily and Krust in that same area and thought they were both just as good.

 

[husky429]

Ate at Mondo last week for the first time. I thought it was okay for CT. Definitely above average but I wouldn't rush back. I've also eaten at Sicily and Krust in that same area and thought they were both just as good.

Mondo is just a quick take-out or delivery place. It's fine. Sicily is a bit better, but there entrees are insanely overpriced if you want something else too. Krust is the best of the bunch, but still not on par with something like Bufalina in its genre.

 

[Husky25]

How does everyone feel about this list

Sadly, I'm not sure Three Fellas in Marlborough belongs on the list anymore.

They tore down the gas station and separate building that housed a 7-Eleven (long closed before it got torn down) and the prior Three Fellas on the corner of North Main and Rte. 66. In it's place, there is a much larger gas station with a convenience store/coffee shop/restaurant that all share the same door. Three Fellas occupies the "restaurant" side of the building to the left.

The ambiance is decidedly different than when Three Fellas was in its own space. Gone is the hole-in-the-wall hidden gem character and replaced by an unremarkable florescent and cold metal vibe. It's still thin crust, but the slices seem smaller than I remember. Also, I don't know if they had the conveyer oven before the old building was torn down, but they do now and it is out in the open for all to see. Finally note is the awkward site of people coming out of a gas station with pizza boxes.

 

[boog204]

Sadly, I'm not sure Three Fellas in Marlborough belongs on the list anymore.

They tore down the gas station and separate building that housed a 7-Eleven (long closed before is got torn down) and the prior Three Fellas on the corner of North Main and Rte. 66. In it's place, there is a much larger gas station with a convenience store/coffee shop/restaurant that all share the same door. Three Fellas occupies the "restaurant" side of the building to the left.

The ambiance is decidedly different than when Three Fellas was in its own space. Gone is the hole-in-the-wall hidden gem character and replaced by an unremarkable florescent and cold metal vibe. It's still thin crust, but the slices seem smaller than I remember. Also, I don't know if they had the conveyer oven before the old building was torn down, but they do now and it is out in the open for all to see. Finally note is the awkward site of people coming out of a gas station with pizza boxes.

Slices are smaller, prices are way up, and it's housed in a freaking gas station/convenience store. in between a Starbucks and a Best Cleaners. I used to love stopping in to grab a slice, but have no interest anymore. Rossini's down the road in East Hampton is much better, and Lakeside in EH has excellent woodf-ired offerings, too.

 

[Husky25]

Slices are smaller, prices are way up, and it's housed in a freaking gas station/convenience store. in between a Starbucks and a Best Cleaners. I used to love stopping in to grab a slice, but have no interest anymore. Rossini's down the road in East Hampton is much better, and Lakeside in EH has excellent woodf-ired offerings, too.

I 've heard the same about Lakeside. I haven't had it yet though.

Rossini's has been more than solid for 25 years. I know it's been there longer, but I've only known it since being assigned to the American Distilling audit in 2000. Then we moved nearby in 2007. Speaking of nearby, it's a little further down the road, but Pizzeria D'Vinci in Cobalt maybe should replace Three Fellas.

 

[Huskybass]

I 've heard the same about Lakeside. I haven't had it yet though.

Rossini's has been more than solid for 25 years. I know it's been there longer, but I've only known it since being assigned to the American Distilling audit in 2000. Then we moved nearby in 2007. Speaking of nearby, it's a little further down the road, but Pizzeria D'Vinci in Cobalt maybe should replace Three Fellas.

As a 30 year Glastonbury resident, I've gotten to enjoy the ones you've mentioned. Harry's in Glastonbury was superb, truly the best I've had in the Hartford area. There are some good ones out that way though. Plum Tomato in Colchester is interesting and Square Peg in Glastonbury also has potential to crush it. We are pretty blessed in CT that even the second tier places are damn good.

 

[Stew Crew]

Are they scared of Waterbury?

I grew up there and I'm scared of Waterbury. But I will cautiously venture there for Dominic and Vinnie's or Mario's (and Diorio's and La Tavola for some upscale Italian).

 

[huskymedic]

-> Sally's will celebrate its grand opening at the Dorchester location, which is in the South Bay Shopping Center, on Tuesday evening. A reservation is required for the opening night, and normal takeout and delivery options will become available Oct. 7.

Located on 9 Division St., Sally's will take over the space from Wahlburgers, a chain of hamburger restaurants co-owned by prominent Hollywood actor and Boston native Mark Wahlberg, which closed its Dorchester location in 2024. Sally's is looking to recapture the old-school charm of its legendary New Haven location, however, styling the restaurant with oak wood-paneled walls and the restaurant's famous red-and-white checkered tile ovens, according to the Boston Business Journal. </