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The best pizza in New Haven

Start with Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in Wooster Square for tomato pie with mozzarella, Sally's Apizza in Wooster Square for tomato pie and Zuppardi's Apizza in West Haven for clam pie, clams shucked to order. Here are all 4, with what to get at each.

4 places · mostly in Wooster Square · Updated November 7, 2026

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  1. Frank Pepe Pizzeria NapoletanaWooster Square

    Get: Tomato pie with mozzarella

    Coal oven since 1925.

  2. Sally's ApizzaWooster Square

    Get: Tomato pie

    Since 1938; Pepe's equal for the red pies.

  3. Zuppardi's ApizzaWest Haven

    Get: Clam pie, clams shucked to order

    Fresh-shucked clams, family-run since 1934.

  4. Modern ApizzaEast Rock

    Get: Casino or plain pie

    Since 1934.

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Where is the best pizza in New Haven?

Chef Amazing’s picks start with Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana (Wooster Square), Sally's Apizza (Wooster Square) and Zuppardi's Apizza (West Haven). All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.

What should I order?

At Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, get tomato pie with mozzarella. At Sally's Apizza, get tomato pie. At Zuppardi's Apizza, get clam pie, clams shucked to order. At Modern Apizza, get casino or plain pie.

Which neighborhood is best for pizza in New Haven?

Most of these are in Wooster Square. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.

How does Chef Amazing pick these?

From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for New Haven: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.

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