Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

35 reviews

(203) 865-5762

157 Wooster St
New Haven, CT 06511 41.303 -72.9171

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Neighborhoods: Central, Wooster Square / Mill River

Last updated 3.31.09

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What People Are Saying About Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

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Josh Ozersky

Citysearch

Some say it's the best pizzeria in the country; others say it's not even the best in New Haven, but no one doubts that this clam pie is worth driving miles for.

Don't Go Out Of Your Way

This is not fresh mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes. This is a neighborhood pizza charred up in a brick oven. If you've had Lombardi's you'll be very disappointed. If you're not spoiled already it's a decent pie, but don't go out of your way for it.

Pros: brick oven
Cons: cheap cheese and tomatos

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09/24/08

Maybe the Best in New Haven but not the USA

by timmikols

Went there on a Sunday afternoon in the fall and the place was packed, we were lucky to get a parking place on the street. Over a hour and a half wait so we went next door to "The Spot". The same pizza we were told just not the ambiance of the original restaurant. Pizza was very tasty and large. A oval shaped pie that was cut into irregular shaped slices. The crust was very thin and very crispy, alittle burnt on the edges. The sauce was more a plain tomato sauce than a pizza sauce, not spicy enough for my taste. The cheese was ample but the topping were weak in supply. I've had pizza all over the country and this was good, just not the best which I've had in Philadelphia.

Pros: Food, Liquor License
Cons: Parking, Waiting too long for a table

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09/15/08

Outstanding pizza

by nothappyeck

I have had pizza all over the U.S. and around the world. This is without a doubt one of the best pizza experiences of my life. My daughter goes to school in R.I. and my son in Conn. I look forward to making the trip now that I have discovered this place. If you enjoy good pizza, you must try this place. It's not far off I 95 and worth the effort. Just writing this makes me want to jump in the car and get a Frank Pepes Pizza.