Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the New Haven area by diners

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February 24, 2025
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Highest-rated pizza restaurants in the New Haven area by diners

Pizza is one of those universal languages that Americans just get. Even if the styles are vastly different based on the region鈥攍ike a thin wide slice from New York, a thick rectangular cut with crispy edges from Detroit, or deep cheesy pie in a pan from Chicago鈥攎any can agree that the combination of chewy dough, tangy sauce, and gooey cheese is a true American classic.

The growing number of pizza joints is proof enough: More than , up just under 1% over the last five years. Yet, with so many options to choose from, how is a pizza connoisseur supposed to know the best place to grab a slice?

There's a lot of competition out there to become the best pizza place in town, especially with people who have a lot of opinions. The aesthetic is always important to consider; maybe customers prefer a classic greasy joint with checkered tablecloths and shakers of Parmesan and red pepper flakes to douse their slice, or perhaps something artisanal with wood-fired pies served with a thoughtfully curated wine menu. Then there's the pizza itself. Is the restaurant using high-quality ingredients? Does the taste make you want to keep eating more and more?

It may seem like a lot of meticulous details, but given that Americans could eat up to , it only makes sense that all of these details are considered when choosing a go-to local spot. Thankfully, there's enough data out there to steer customers in the right direction instead of having to do the research themselves.

compiled a list of the highest-rated pizza shops in the New Haven area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "pizza" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of New Haven were included. As a result, some restaurants featured may serve other food items.

Get ready to find the perfect place for your next slice!

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#30. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

- Rating: 4.1/5 (3688 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 157 Wooster St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza
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#29. Fabi's Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 560 South Main St. Wallingford, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza
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#28. ReBar Bar And Pizza

- Rating: 4.1/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 250 Captain Thomas Blvd. West Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Bars
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#27. Antonio's Rt 5 Sub Shop

- Rating: 4.1/5 (90 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 528 Washington Ave. North Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Delis, Sandwiches, Pizza
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#26. Strega

- Rating: 4.2/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 911 West River St. Milford, Connecticut
- Categories: Wine Bars, Italian, Pizza
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#25. Ricotta Pizzeria & Bakery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 1203 Chapel St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Bakeries, Kosher, Pizza
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#24. Indian Neck Pizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 202 South Montowese St. Branford, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
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#23. Modern Apizza

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1802 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 874 State St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
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#22. Da Legna x Nolo

- Rating: 4.2/5 (896 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 687 State St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Tapas/Small Plates, Salad
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#21. Paradise Pizza

- Rating: 4.3/5 (34 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 624 South Colony Road Wallingford, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#20. Aniello's Pizza & Italian Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 346 Hemingway Ave. East Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#19. Strada Trattoria Italiana

- Rating: 4.3/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 1573 Boston Post Road Milford, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian, Wine Bars, Pizza
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#18. Andini's Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 555 Boston Post Road Orange, Connecticut
- Categories: Italian, Pizza
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#17. Clementes Pizza & Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1302 Whalley Ave. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Chicken Wings, Pizza, Mexican
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#16. Sapori D'Italia

- Rating: 4.3/5 (53 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 293 Circular Ave. Hamden, Connecticut
- Categories: Bakeries, Pizza, Delis
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#15. Town Pizza Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 25 Whitney Ave. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Salad
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#14. Ernie's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.4/5 (234 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1279 Whalley Ave. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza
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#13. Zuppardi's Apizza

- Rating: 4.4/5 (656 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 179 Union Ave. West Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Delis
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#12. One 6 Three

- Rating: 4.4/5 (297 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 163 Foster St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
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#11. Mangia Apizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 244 Quinnipiac Ave. North Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza
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#10. West Haven Pizza and Deli

- Rating: 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 196 1st Ave. West Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Delis, Bagels
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#9. Ozzy's Apizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 285 Nicoll St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza
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#8. Rawa

- Rating: 4.6/5 (155 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 838 Whalley Ave. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
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#7. Next Door

- Rating: 4.7/5 (212 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 175 Humphrey St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Bars, New American
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#6. Big Green Truck Pizza

- Rating: 4.7/5 (72 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 530 East St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Food Trucks
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#5. New Haven Pizza Truck

- Rating: 4.7/5 (39 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 86 Leonardo Drive North Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Food Trucks, Italian, Pizza
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#4. 900 Degrees Pizza Truck

- Rating: 4.7/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4700 Park Ave. Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Categories: Food Trucks, Italian, Pizza
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#3. Zeneli Pizzeria & Cucina Napoletana

- Rating: 4.8/5 (598 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 138 Wooster St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Wine Bars
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#2. 8 Thousand Pizza

- Rating: 4.8/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 1201 Boston Post Road Ste 2012 Milford, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Beer Bar, Chicken Wings
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#1. Panchos Pizza

- Rating: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 784 Boston Postroad Milford, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Wraps, Mexican
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 321 metros.

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