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OT: Best Pizza in CT

BigErnMcCracken said:
I haven't lived in New England for a long time, but I was driving from Manhattan to Springfield a few weeks ago and I stopped in New Haven to go to Pepe's, didn't feel like dealing with the line, and grabbed a pizza from Sally's instead. Had never been. Good lord it was terrible. I'm not plugged into the CT pizza scene but are there people who will go to bat for Sally's?
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I haven't been there in at least ten years, but by all accounts they have slipped precipitously in recent years. I can tell you from driving up Wooster regularly to get on the highway that I haven't seen a line there in years, and there is almost always a line at Pepe's. On Good Friday there was no line, and Pepe's was down the block. I could see as I drove by that Sally's wasn't even full inside. I have also heard from others who know better than I do that they haven't kept up the place at all, and that cleanliness in particular is a concern.
 
8893 said:
I haven't been there in at least ten years, but by all accounts they have slipped precipitously in recent years. I can tell you from driving up Wooster regularly to get on the highway that I haven't seen a line there in years, and there is almost always a line at Pepe's. On Good Friday there was no line, and Pepe's was down the block. I could see as I drove by that Sally's wasn't even full inside. I have also heard from others who know better than I do that they haven't kept up the place at all, and that cleanliness in particular is a concern.
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This was a Friday night, there was a line at Pepe's and Sally's was probably 1/4 full. It took me 5 minutes to get someone's attention to order and, yes, the place was not particularly clean. I was pretty surprised it gets as much love as it does. I wouldn't go back.
 
BigErnMcCracken said:
This was a Friday night, there was a line at Pepe's and Sally's was probably 1/4 full. It took me 5 minutes to get someone's attention to order and, yes, the place was not particularly clean. I was pretty surprised it gets as much love as it does. I wouldn't go back.
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Haven't been to Sally's in ages but back in the day it was really a toss up…………..
 
When Rossini's was in PLainville/Farmington Rt 6 where Joey Garlic's is now, this was one of the best pies in the Greater Hartford area. Not so much now as Joey G's although not too bad at all.

I have never been to the Cheshire Rossini's is it still there and the same owner? Any good?
 
mauconnfan said:
When Rossini's was in PLainville/Farmington Rt 6 where Joey Garlic's is now, this was one of the best pies in the Greater Hartford area. Not so much now as Joey G's although not too bad at all.

I have never been to the Cheshire Rossini's is it still there and the same owner? Any good?
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Cheshire Rossini's is still there and its quality pie. I think its better than Mr. B's in Cheshire. But at that point, I would just drive the extra 15-20 to New Haven...
 
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Trinity: Pepe's, Sally's, Modern
Bar is great, just different.
Roseland in Derby
Tolli's East Haven
Papa's Apizza Milford
Jimmy's Apizza Milford
Zuppardi's West Haven
Colony Stamford/Milford
Grand Apizza: New Haven, Fair Haven Section

Actually, I like a lot of Pizza, but I have no tolerance for bad pizza.
 
TRest said:
Wasn't Joe Pizza the original? The tomato pie without mozz is terrific.
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They were a spinoff from Newington from what ive heard. I remember them going in next to the Iron Frog or whatever it was called after the Newington store was already in full swing. Thants not to say the were not at another location prior that I was unaware of.....
 
Nostical said:
Ha! I'm not trolling. It's all a matter of taste. I've had Pepe's etc but much prefer the pizza made in pans---not the thick Chicago style-- but CT or MA style. BTW, none of the Greek style pizza I favor is ever cut into squares. Just like the old mus v ketchup on a hot dog (mus by a mile)----or---ice cream in a cone or a cup (sugar cone), that's why (no pun intended) they make chocolate and vanilla.
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Jumped back in this thread just to see the latest and I have to admit, I never thought I would see Marblehead House of Pizza mentioned! Not a fan of this pizza as you can do better with Tony's, Vesuvius or Romano's Sicilian (Square Cut as all Sicilian Pizza should be but have a gallon of water near by). Yes a matter of taste and the Italian's beat the Greeks every time!

As an aside, none of these Marblehead joints should even be whispered about in this thread. When in CT, Pepe's. If you are a transplanted nutmegger like me, it's Santarpio's in Eastie.
 
Gotta go local for this one,

What use to by G&G's Pizza in Norwalk, closed down in 08 reopened as a Pizza truck, but now is since George's Pizza House
 
as far as little known ones go, how bout..
Luna's
DaVinci's
Joey Garlic's
Cucina's (Niantic)

I live very close to Stretches so i'll have to give that a shot..
 
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mauconnfan said:
When Rossini's was in PLainville/Farmington Rt 6 where Joey Garlic's is now, this was one of the best pies in the Greater Hartford area. Not so much now as Joey G's although not too bad at all.

I have never been to the Cheshire Rossini's is it still there and the same owner? Any good?
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Best in Cheshire by a mile . . .
 
Rossini's in East Hampton. Pizzeria Da Vinci in Colbalt, Giovanni's in Glastonbury, and Fireside in Gales Ferry are all excellent. Pepe's has regressed since they started to expand.

Generally, I prefer fire ovens or the old school pizza ovens. Greek pizza is far to doughy for my tastes and Chicago style "pizza" is not a pizza. It's a casserole. Finally, I have no issue walking out of a "pizzeria" before ordering if I see a conveyor oven. If part of the pizza is a little crisper than others, it speaks to the character of the establishment.

All that said, it is true that pizza is like se><. Even if it's bad, it's still pretty good and pizza of any sort is better than the "best" American Chinese food, which by my definition can only achieve the rank of average.
 
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Excalibur said:
Best in Cheshire by a mile . . .
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My family was generally afraid of cities (which is why I moved to a city [boston] immediately after graduating from Storrs) and thus I did not get to enjoy Pepe’s until I could drive. Rossi’s in Cheshire was the best; but, sadly, I actually lived on Pizza Smut when I was in high school as I had friends working there and stopped by a lot. When I visited part of my family, Roseland in Derby was also very good and has a solid rep.

By the way, what is up with Pepe’s expanding all over the place now – CT, Yonkers, Boston? There is only 1 Pepe’s!
 
August_West said:
Bar is excellent. It is a little off course from the traditional New Haven Pie, but is really good. Some creative offerings. I really like the Mashed potato and bacon pizza.
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I have never been to BAR. Is it better than Willington? That is my favorite non-traditional of mine that my wife likes (she does not like the 'burnt' aspect of Pepe's, her loss)?
 
HuskyHawk said:
Bertucci's is usually good, but it depends on the store and who made it that day. My family likes the pizza at BBC too, although it's more the Greek style. Two for one on Tuesdays is hard to beat.
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My first job coming out of UConn was a CSR at a financial services company in Boston. During tax season, they would bring in pizza for lunch and dinner to keep us on the phones for 10 hours straight. It was always Bertucci’s. It’s not bad; but, after 4 tax seasons full of it, I will never eat it again.
 
Mr. Conehead said:
My family was generally afraid of cities (which is why I moved to a city [boston] immediately after graduating from Storrs) and thus I did not get to enjoy Pepe’s until I could drive. Rossi’s in Cheshire was the best; but, sadly, I actually lived on Pizza Smut when I was in high school as I had friends working there and stopped by a lot. When I visited part of my family, Roseland in Derby was also very good and has a solid rep.

By the way, what is up with Pepe’s expanding all over the place now – CT, Yonkers, Boston? There is only 1 Pepe’s!
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I think when we refer to Pepe's it should always be about Wooster St, Now their other locations are pretty good just not "Pepe's"
 
Husky25 said:
Rossini's in East Hampton. Pizzeria Da Vinci in Colbalt, Giovanni's in Glastonbury, and Fireside in Gales Ferry are all excellent. Pepe's has regressed since they started to expand.

Generally, I prefer fire ovens or the old school pizza ovens. Greek pizza is far to doughy for my tastes and Chicago style "pizza" is not a pizza. It's a casserole. Finally, I have no issue walking out of a "pizzeria" before ordering if I see a conveyor oven. If part of the pizza is a little crisper than others, it speaks to the character of the establishment.

All that said, it is true that pizza is like se><. Even if it's bad, it's still pretty good and pizza of any sort is better than the "best" American Chinese food, which by my definition can only achieve the rank of average.
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Had a Giovanni's last winter and must say a little too heavy on the dough but not awful………..beer was real good though
 
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The best pizza place in Connecticut burned down last week... Sammy's Pizza and Grill in Southport. But it will be rebuilt! Hooray.
 
For anyone in southeast CT....check out Pizza Cucina in East Lyme. It is great.

That said...there is Pepes and then everyone else.
 
Here's a vote for a new place, old recipe. Try Sorella on the corner of Main/Pratt downtown Hartford. Very different if you've never tried authentic Neapolitan Pizza. It's takes 90 seconds to cook in and 750 degree oven. They are owned by Dish. Tasty & fresh. They follow Italian pizza law. Look it up, there is one. Certain flour, tomatoes, thickness, mozz. Give it a try. It's not Greek, it's not New Haven. It is good.
 
storrsroars said:
I liked Santarpio's when I lived up there but I was on the South Shore and my standbys were classic woodfired Neopolitan from X/O (since closed) and the Alumni, which, like Colony Stamford, is a townie bar with a cheap bar pie that is definitely not "classic" in any way, shape or form, but is it's own uniquely delicious thing (and to be clear, it's not Colony pie, more a pan pizza). If you're in Quincy, find it and try it.

About once every five years I get a jones for a Greek pizza. So I go to Hope Street or Post Corner. And then I wonder why I was jonesing for it in the first place.
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Santarpias was good but tough to get to if not in East Boston.

Regina's in the North End is very good.

So was Upper Crust in Back Bay.

But overall Boston pizza is not great.

P.S. Hidden spot in Boston North End (Hanover Street) is open for lunch only ---- Galleria Umbertos. Great slices, awesome arancinis, calzones.....very cheap. Awesome. Worth the wait in line.
 
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G0UCONN said:
Santarpias was good but tough to get to if not in a East Boston.

Regina's in the North End is very good.

So was Upper Crust in Back Bay.

But overall Boston pizza is not great.

P.S. Hidden spot in Boston North End is open for lunch only ---- Galleria Umbertos. Great slices, awesome arancini...very cheap. Awesome. Worth the wait in line.
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Forget what I said about Alumni. Turns out they closed last August. So I deleted my post.
 
G0UCONN said:
Santarpias was good but tough to get to if not in East Boston.

Regina's in the North End is very good.

So was Upper Crust in Back Bay.

But overall Boston pizza is not great.

P.S. Hidden spot in Boston North End (Hanover Street) is open for lunch only ---- Galleria Umbertos. Great slices, awesome arancinis, calzones.....very cheap. Awesome. Worth the wait in line.
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Is the Upper Crust chain still around in Boston? When I left, the District Attorney found out that Upper Management was taking the crust and everything else from employee's pay and got hammered. I thought they were going bankrupt.

I used to get Sal's a lot in the northern suburbs. Pizza was OK; but, their pies were HUGE.
 
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