Craving a delicious slice of pizza? Look no further! Here’s a guide to the best pizza spots near Sacred Heart.
If you’re in a rush or looking to have a quick bite without driving too far, there are many options to choose from. Popular options for pizza near campus include Goodfellas Pizzeria, Romanacci’s and San Remo Pizza and Restaurant.
Junior Angelo Salotto says that his favorite place to grab some pizza near campus is Crossroads Pizza House.
“I like their pizza because it’s pretty affordable,” Salotto said. “It tastes really good, and it also has a really fluffy crust.”
If you’re willing to venture a little farther for a good slice, there are even more hidden gems. Just about fifteen to twenty minutes from campus, there is Sally’s Apizza, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, and Pizzeria Molto. Located in New Haven’s world famous Wooster Square, Pepe’s and Sally’s have been serving iconic tomato pies and white clam pizzas for generations.
Frank Pepe’s pizzas are cooked in a 14 feet, 100,000 pound oven that burns around 600 degrees.
Frank Pepe’s Pizzeria Napoletana, located at 157 Wooster St in New Haven, CT has served coal-fired pizzas to the local community for almost 100 years.
Perhaps the most popular among SHU students is Colony Grill in downtown Fairfield. Their small menu and hot oil pizzas are unique, attracting students with a cozy bar atmosphere and thin-crust pies.
Junior Hannah Delamonico feels that Colony Grill has the best energy for college kids going out to eat.
“I love how Colony pizza has such thin crust, it’s very cheesy and it’s also cooked to be very crispy which I love,” said Delamonico. “They’re also pretty fast and efficient.”
Whether you’re craving a quick slice nearby or ready to take a short drive for something special, these local pizza spots offer something for everyone! The best slice might be just around the corner, or a little further down the road.
