Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has become a household name for pizza lovers across the country, thanks to his long-running online series One Bite Pizza Reviews. Since 2013, Portnoy has rated pizzerias on his personal criteria, which includes the vibe of the owners and customers, the atmosphere, and, most importantly, the quality of the pizza.
Ratings typically range from 6.0 to 7.5 on his scale, but in 2024, the top-rated pizzerias in Connecticut received an impressive score of 8.2. However, some pizza joints have managed to earn higher marks, with Portnoy awarding scores of 8.5 and above to a select few.
Here are the top 5 pizza restaurants in Connecticut that have received the highest ratings from Portnoy:
1. John & Maria’s — East Haven, Conn.
Portnoy visited John & Maria’s at 280 Foxon Rd. and immediately knew he was in for something special. “They do not expletive around with their pizza around these parts,” he said. “Everything’s really good.” His verdict? An 8.5 out of 10.
2. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana — New Haven, Conn.
At 157 Wooster St., Frank Pepe Pizzeria is often hailed as the birthplace of New Haven-style pizza. Portnoy found the pizza to be “very good,” ultimately awarding it an 8.5. Despite its historical reputation, the pizza held its own in Portnoy’s eyes.
3. Roseland Apizza — Derby, Conn.
Portnoy’s visit to Roseland Apizza at 350 Hawthorne Ave. was prompted by multiple recommendations. “Great pizza, my style too, thin and crispy,” Portnoy said. His rating for Roseland Apizza was an 8.6 out of 10, a testament to its quality.
4. Modern Apizza — New Haven, Conn.
Situated at 874 State St., Modern Apizza was another highly anticipated stop for Portnoy, who had heard it was one of the four best pizza spots in New Haven, often considered the pizza capital of the world. “This is legitimately spectacular,” he remarked. Modern Apizza earned an impressive 8.8 from Portnoy.
5. Sally’s Apizza — New Haven, Conn.
With the highest rating of any Connecticut pizzeria, Sally’s Apizza at 237 Wooster St. garnered an exceptional 9.2 out of 10 from Portnoy. “This is expletive good,” he exclaimed, praising the pizza as “real expletive good.” It remains the top-ranked pizzeria in Connecticut according to Portnoy’s One Bite series.These pizzerias have set the bar for pizza enthusiasts, with each earning their place among the best in Connecticut.
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