Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana

Our list wouldn’t be complete without the famed Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, a favorite among the pie faithful since its 1925 debut. Also known as Pepe’s, this pizza powerhouse first popped up in New Haven and has now expanded to over ten locations across the Northeast. The White Clam Pie is a must here, a briny winning combo of fresh clams, garlic, oregano, grated Pecorino Romano, and olive oil, and you can’t go wrong with the Original Tomato, a simple yet irresistible marriage of crushed Italian tomatoes, grated Pecorino Romano, and olive oil. while we only had space for just one of New Haven’s many front-runners on this list, you could easily make a day of it by hitting up hometown rivals Sally’s Apizza and Modern Apizza in search of your ideal slice.