National Pizza Day

On National Pizza Day, celebrated annually on February 9, pizza enthusiasts nationwide indulge in their favorite slices. In 2024, New Haven, Connecticut, received national recognition when U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro declared it the “Pizza Capital of the United States” in the Congressional Record, a sentiment echoed by Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont. This honor highlights New Haven’s rich pizza heritage, particularly its distinctive apizza style—characterized by a thin, coal-fired crust with a signature char. Originating in 1925 at Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, apizza has become a culinary staple, with establishments like Sally’s Apizza and Modern Apizza further cementing the city’s reputation. As you savor a slice today, consider the legacy of New Haven’s apizza and its significant contribution to America’s pizza culture.

Here are some of the most popular pizza joints in the region:

Modern Apizza – New Haven

Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana – New Haven

Sally’s Apizza – New Haven

BAR – New Haven

Da Legna at Nolo – New Haven

Zuppardi’s Apizza – West Haven

Ernie’s Pizzeria – New Haven

Grand Apizza – New Haven, North Haven, Guilford

Abate Apizza & Seafood Restaurant – North Haven

Little Rendezvous – Meriden

Colony Grill – Milford

Est Est Est Pizza & Restaurant – New Haven