Bella Napoli Pizza (Milford, CT)

Bella Napoli Pizza 

864 Boston Post Road

Milford, CT 06460

Tel (203) 877-1102

Rating: 5 out of 5

Bella Napoli is right in my neighborhood and for some reason it's a place I kinda took for granted. I just started going back there a few weeks ago and had two of the best pizzas I have had in ages. 

My friend and I went to Bella Napoli this past Saturday night after being turned away everywhere in town for the so-called "Fight Of The Century." We ordered a large "meat lovers" pizza and it was absolutely dynamite. It took us a full hour to eat it and man did it hit the spot. It came with a free pitcher of beer too.

Our waitress was incredibly nice and very prompt. Another thing I like about Bella Napoli is it's old time atmosphere. It has none of that arrogant yuppie jive you find in many modern restaurants. I had a great time there and didn't miss seeing the fight one bit. The dining room had a really relaxing atmosphere and I can't wait to go back this week.

Mario The Baker (Bridgeport, CT)

Mario The Baker Italian Restaurant

4414 Main Street

Bridgeport, CT

06606

Tel (203) 372-3335

Menu at mariothebakerct.com

Mario The Baker opened it's doors in 1970 and has been serving excellent pizza to Bridgeport's North End ever since. I used to live right down the road from the place and have been going there for decades. The place has a nice down home atmosphere and the pizza is always excellent. I have also had other dishes such as spaghetti & meatball, ziti etc. and everything was great. 

Parking can be a bit tight at dinner time but you can usually find a spot fairly easy. Mario The Baker is right across the street from the Merritt Canteen (which is another area landmark and a must visit.) Mario The Baker doesn't get much hype outside of the Bridgeport area but it's a great place to grab a pizza if you are in Bridgeport. It's only a couple of miles south of Rte 15. 

Rating: 5 out of 5

Jewett City Pizza Palace (Jewett City, CT)

Jewett City Pizza Palace

85 North Main Street  (Route 12)

Jewett City, CT 06351

Telephone (860) 376-0621

Jewett City Pizza Palace has an old time feel that is right in step with Eastern Connecticut. I have visited this place at least 10 times over the years and the pizza and service was always well above average. Like most pizza places in Windham and New London County, the pizza is the thick crust Greek style. It's very filling and was always delicious. Jewett City Pizza Palace is located right on CT Route 12. Parking can be tricky at certain times but I usually park across the street at Zuckerbraun's Department Store. 

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Captain's Pizza (Bridgeport, CT)

Captain's Pizza

4050 Main Street

Bridgeport, Connecticut 06606

(203) 371-0470

Captain's now has several restaurants in Fairfield & New Haven counties. I have visited the Captain's in Bridgeport and Fairfield. I happen to be a big fan of the Greek style of Pizza, and Captain's make a Greek style of Pizza that's hard to beat. It's hot, fresh and has a great crunchy crust. Captain's pizza is similar to Paradise Pizza in Stratford (another favorite of mine.) I have seen some negative reviews on Captain's on the internet, and I honestly don't know what these people are talking about. I love Captain's Pizza!

Rating: 5 out of 5

Ro's Apizza (Oakville, CT)

Ro's Apizza

841 Main Street

Oakville, CT 06779

Tel (203) 274-1348

I went to Ro's in 2011 while visiting a friend in Watertown. He suggested we go there, and to be honest I thought the pizza was well above average. It was a thick crust pie (my personal favorite) and it was hot and tasty with a crunchy crust. We got a sausage and pepper pie, and it really hit the spot. Had a couple of cold Coors with it, while watching the Blue Jays bury the Yankees (a perfect evening!) The one drawback on Ro's it was a bit pricey. 

Rating: 4 out of 5

Jerry's Shakespeare Pizza (Stratford, CT)

Jerry's Shakespeare Pizza

999 Stratford Ave

Stratford, CT 064

Tel (203) 212-9916

I have been going to Jerry's Shakespeare Pizza since 1981. In fact I heard about the Keith Hernandez trade to the New York Mets, while waiting for a pizza in my car at Jerry's in 1983. Jerry's pizza is very similar to Paradise Pizza (which is right down the road on Main Street in Stratford.) Jerry's Pizza is delicious, great cheese, toppings and a great crunchy crust. It's one of my favorite pies in Connecticut. Jerry's is located in Stratford's south end, at the corner of Main Street and Stratford Avenue (very close to I-95.) I recommend their pizza highly, I need to try some of their other food sometime!

Rating: 5 out of 5

Armellino's Pizza (Milford, CT)

Armellino's Italian Restaurant

667 Bridgeport Ave

Milford, CT 06460

203-874-6509

Armellino's is located on Route 1 in Milford (in the Devon area.) I ordered a sausage and onion pizza tonight and it was terrific. Armellino's specializes in thin crust pizza with lots of flavor and a crunchy crust. Armellino's has lots of parking, and the staff is very friendly. I would most certainly return there to try other items on their menu. For take out orders, the take out area is in the rear of the restaurant.

Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Tony's Pizza (Milford, CT)

Tony's Pizza

784 Boston Post Road

Milford, CT 06461

203-874-6115

Tony's Pizza is a rather faceless little restaurant in a strip mall at the junction of Route 1 and Route 121 in Milford. I used to pass by the place all the time without stopping in. Eventually I decided to try them, and their pizza was a lot better than I expected. It's a thin crust pizza that's really quite good. Tony's is mainly a take-out place, as I think they only have one or two small tables inside. They run a lot of weekday specials too. Tony's is a decent little place, that is certainly worth a try!

Rating: 3.8 out of 5

Bozrah Pizza Restaurant (Bozrah, CT)

Bozrah Pizza Restaurant

426 Salem Turnpike

Bozrah, Connecticut 06334

860-886-4889

Bozrah Pizza is located on Route 82 in Bozrah (which is a small rural town between Montville & Norwich.) I discovered this restaurant in 2010 while on my way to a Connecticut Tigers game at Dodd Stadium in Norwich. Bozrah Pizza is a small, old time type pizza place that is located in a small strip mall. The pizza is really quite unique, it almost has the texture of deep dish pizza. I usually order a sausage and onion pie, and it is absolutely delicious. It's quite filling, with a large pie easily feeding two hungry adults. Even the small pizza is extremely filling. I also get a chicken parm. dinner on occasion, and it too is outstanding (one order usually is enough for two meals.) Bozrah Pizza's portions are very generous, and the prices are a great value. The staff is very friendly, take out orders are always ready on time, and there is plenty of parking. Bozrah Pizza is only about a mile from the Norwich line, and very close to I-395. It's an ideal stop if you are heading to Dodd Stadium for a Tigers game. 

Rating: 5 out of 5

Paradise Pizza Restaurant (Stratford, CT)

Paradise Pizza Restaurant

3610 Main Street

Stratford, CT

06614

203-377-0476

I used to go to Paradise Pizza on the Stratford Green a lot during the early 80's when I worked in Stratford. I just just started going back recently and I had forgotten how good it was. Paradise makes their pizza the Greek style, which guarantees a nice crunchy crust. I ordered a sausage pie there the other day and it was just dynamite! I practically inhaled it! Paradise might just be my favorite pizza in Connecticut. Paradise is located on Main Street in Stratford, about midway between Rte 15 and I-95. Parking is right in front. The staff had also been extremely nice, and take out orders are also hot and ready on time. As it stands right now Paradise Pizza Restaurant in my favorite pizza in Connecticut!

Rating: 5 out of 5