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—like 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—many 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 74,000 pizza restaurants were logged in the United States in 2024, 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 180 slices of pizza in a year, 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.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated pizza shops in the New Haven area based on diners' reviews on Yelp 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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Mangia Apizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 244 Quinnipiac Ave. North Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Ozzy's Apizza

- Rating: 4.6/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 285 Nicoll St. New Haven, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Panchos Pizza

- Rating: 4.8/5 (53 reviews)
- Address: 784 Boston Postroad Milford, Connecticut
- Categories: Pizza, Wraps, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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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