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markky : 6/25/2016 8:58 am
I will be in New Haven tomorrow - coming from somewhere without great pizza.

What's the best pizza in New Haven?

Thanks
Right now?  
Vin R : 6/25/2016 9:15 am : link
Da Lengas
Best pizza in New Haven is quite arguable  
beatrixkiddo : 6/25/2016 9:18 am : link
The best pizza place overall IMO, is Sally's on Wooster St. I am a fan of the Red Pie, and although it's quite expensive, my hands down favorite is a the clams casino (garlic, olive oil, clams, parm, bacon, and cherry peppers) that's how I order it anyways, probably my favorite thing to eat period.

Many here will argue otherwise between Modern,and Pepes to. They all make some incredible pizza, and you can't really go wrong with any of them. If you love meat on your pizza go to Modern for the Italian bomb, if service matters more than the food to you then go to Pepes ( although they do make a good clam pie as well), I'm partial to Sally's as its been the place for locals of New Haven and Wooster st forever, my pop grew up on Wooster st and it was always Sally's.
I'm a Modern man myself. Italian Bomb. Awesome.  
mfsd : 6/25/2016 9:21 am : link
But hit up Modern or Sally's or Pepes or BAR and you won't go wrong. Enjoy!
RE: I'm a Modern man myself. Italian Bomb. Awesome.  
Shadow : 6/25/2016 9:24 am : link
In comment 13008652 mfsd said:
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But hit up Modern or Sally's or Pepes or BAR and you won't go wrong. Enjoy!
This^^^^^
Sally's is a mess right now  
pjcas18 : 6/25/2016 9:25 am : link
they tried to sell themselves and were dumb about it and it fell through, they're open, but not up to their usual standard.

Pepe's so good, but I agree with Modern.

Just there last Saturday and got an Italian Bomb - it's not for everyone, since there is so many toppings on the pizza but the flavor is incomparable and there other pizzas are all good too.

Bar is also good too, not a fan really of mashed potato pizza, but people seem to like it. they're plain or single topping pizzas are good. same recipe as Pepe's a former Pepe's cook started their pizza business.
Italian bomb  
Shadow : 6/25/2016 9:26 am : link
I like Modern best,  
River Mike : 6/25/2016 9:43 am : link
and at busy times the line is not quite as long as the others because its located a distance from Wooster St and away from the other popular pizza places. Sally's make excellent Pizza (or used to). I haven't been there in decades after I walked out because of incredibly rude service. Pepes is of course also excellent. They might burn the crust (an unofficial trademark and matter of pride) a little more than the others, so it depends on whether or not you like that. Never been to Bar.
RE: Sally's is a mess right now  
pjcas18 : 6/25/2016 9:43 am : link
In comment 13008656 pjcas18 said:
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they tried to sell themselves and were dumb about it and it fell through, they're open, but not up to their usual standard.

Pepe's so good, but I agree with Modern.

Just there last Saturday and got an Italian Bomb - it's not for everyone, since there is so many toppings on the pizza but the flavor is incomparable and there other pizzas are all good too.

Bar is also good too, not a fan really of mashed potato pizza, but people seem to like it. they're plain or single topping pizzas are good. same recipe as Pepe's a former Pepe's cook started their pizza business.


their idiot
This girl I'm currently seeing lives on Wooster and we ended up  
Vin R : 6/25/2016 9:46 am : link
going to Pepes last Sunday, white pie with chicken, shrimp & feta cheese.. Amazing
Speaking of pizza  
AP in Halfmoon : 6/25/2016 9:55 am : link
I was in Shrewsbury MA yesterday and stopped at Dean Park Pizza for lunch. I ordered a small house special and believe it was the best pizza ever. Absolutely delicious.
There's Pepe's  
Carl in CT : 6/25/2016 10:29 am : link
And then there's everyone else who wishes they were Pepe's. Not ranked top 5 in the world for nothing. Go there you will be happy. Others are good so if you are there for a few days try them also.
See I'd argue  
beatrixkiddo : 6/25/2016 11:17 am : link
Pepes isn't as good as Modern or Sally's. Pepes has franchised out, and lost a lot of quality in doing so. It may still be family owned, but not family owned and operated like Sally's and Modern. Sure the family at Sally's is a little difunctional, but last time I was there the food was perfectly fine, I didn't notice any difference from it in the past. Either way, you really can't go wrong at any of the big 3 apizza joints.
Modern is easiest...  
trueblueinpw : 6/25/2016 11:39 am : link
For as long as I can remember, at least 30 years, Modern has been the easiest place to get in and out of and the pizza is incredible. We stop there often on our way up to the Cape or Maine and it's usually no hassle with a 10 or 15 minute wait to get seated.

However, I agree with Carl in Ct that pizza in New Haven begins and ends with Pepes. It's the best in the world. It's worth the wait but Modern is a good pie too and for the convenience a solid second.
I should save my usual New Haven pizza post  
Bockman : 6/25/2016 11:46 am : link
for a quick cut and paste when the thread pops up! My thoughts are really dependent on your mood. There's a top pie at each of the famous places that are all equally amazing.

Pepe's - white clam (and w/ bacon). Onion & Sausage is another favorite of mine. Pro tip - if the line for Pepe's is down the street, head next door to The Spot. It's the same pie, same family owners and actually the original Pepe's location.

Modern - as said above, pig out on the always amazing italian bomb pie. A little further out of the way on state street.

Bar - mashed potato and bacon. Crafted beers. Right in downtown.

Sally's - all around solid, but recent ownership/sell-off issues.
Seriously though if you haven't tried Da Lenga's  
Vin R : 6/25/2016 12:09 pm : link
It's a must
I was there two weeks ago and  
pjcas18 : 6/25/2016 12:18 pm : link
the spot was closed.

the way it looked it seemed like a permanent thing, is that not true? Maybe they were just closed temporarily for that day?

I think it was a Wed or Thur night
Spot is still open  
Vin R : 6/25/2016 12:21 pm : link
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if you more than 1-2 people  
mdc1 : 6/25/2016 1:35 pm : link
why not just split up and order a pie from several
places at the same time then collect and enjoy. Unless dining in.
I tried Da Lenga a couple of months ago  
Kevin in CT : 6/25/2016 1:40 pm : link
Very, very good pizza.

I still love Pepe's but it's hit or miss the last couple of times I went.
Have to try Da Lenga  
mfsd : 6/25/2016 2:31 pm : link
Haven't been back to New Haven in a little bit, never been there
Where is da legna?  
pjcas18 : 6/25/2016 2:37 pm : link
So hard to try new places in new haven when you know how good the places are you are familiar with. If I'm in Hamden ill occasionally go to Eli's or Sergio's. I used to like sorrentos but I've heard they suffered recently.
Any of the top places are good  
OntheRoad : 6/25/2016 4:07 pm : link
In the 80s, I lived on the other side of Wooster Square. Preferred Pepe's, particularly the white clam Pizza.
RE: Where is da legna?  
Vin R : 6/25/2016 4:16 pm : link
In comment 13009014 pjcas18 said:
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So hard to try new places in new haven when you know how good the places are you are familiar with. If I'm in Hamden ill occasionally go to Eli's or Sergio's. I used to like sorrentos but I've heard they suffered recently.


State St.. Across the street from Christopher Martins
RE: RE: Where is da legna?  
pjcas18 : 6/25/2016 4:27 pm : link
In comment 13009079 Vin R said:
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In comment 13009014 pjcas18 said:


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So hard to try new places in new haven when you know how good the places are you are familiar with. If I'm in Hamden ill occasionally go to Eli's or Sergio's. I used to like sorrentos but I've heard they suffered recently.



State St.. Across the street from Christopher Martins


So, very close to modern. Has to be good to survive in that location
thanks for all the help  
markky : 6/26/2016 7:52 am : link
will be there in a few hours. I'll report back.
With all these great reviews,  
smshmth8690 : 6/26/2016 10:53 am : link
I'm sure any place you pick would be great. Last year I tried Pepe's for the first time. The White Clam Pie was the best pizza I'd ever had, until I tried a slice of their Roast Red Pepper & Sausage 5 minutes later. The place was awesome, and I didn't even go to the original. We tried the one in West Hartford. Unbelievable.
Ok, here's the report  
markky : 6/26/2016 5:14 pm : link
Went to Frank Pepe's. Got the White Clam and also the Margherita. Both fantastic. Clam was loaded with clams, lots of garlic. Margherita sauce and cheese were very fresh.

I will say I like the softer thin crust if some North Jersey places, especially Frank's in J-Town. But it was way better than anything in suburbs of Boston.
BAR  
Giants2012 : 6/26/2016 8:13 pm : link
the best
RE: BAR  
markky : 6/26/2016 8:45 pm : link
In comment 13010101 Giants2012 said:
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the best


next time
I love Modern and  
Randy in CT : 6/26/2016 10:27 pm : link
Bar
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