Pizza is a true Italian delicacy, and while there are plenty of spots for a slice of pie in Connecticut, sometimes you need to get back to the roots of old Italy. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, also known as Pepe’s Pizza is one of the oldest pizzeria’s in the states, and you’ll find one right here in New Haven. Since 1925, Pepe’s has been serving Frank’s original recipe, complete by cooking it in a recreated coal fired over, just like Grandpop used. Don’t be surprised if there’s a line out the door; everyone wants a taste of this crisp yet chewy pizza at Pepe’s Pizza in New Haven.

Welcome to Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana!

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Also known as Pepe’s Pizza, this restaurant has a few different locations, but the New Haven restaurant is as popular as ever.

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Don’t be surprised if there’s a line out the door to get a taste of this original recipe straight from Frank’s kitchen.

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This is one of the oldest and most well-known pizzerias in the states, dating back to 1925. The restaurant even recreated the type of oven Frank used to cook in, to make the perfect pie.

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This type of oven burns coals hot and dry, so no steam is created. This way of cooking gives the “tomato pies” as Frank called them, a crispy yet chewy crust.

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You might have to wait a bit longer for these pies to cook to perfection, but it’s well worth the wait. Here in New Haven, the white clam pie is an absolute must-try. Make sure to get there before they sell out!

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Frank Pepe made the best pizza in the nation, and his secret recipes live on at Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven. Grab a slice ASAP!

Pepe’s Pizza/Facebook To learn more about Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, you can visit their website right here.

Have you ever been to Pepe’s Pizza in New Haven? Was there a line out the door? How was your pizza? We’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments!

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To learn more about Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, you can visit their website right here.

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Address: Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, 157 Wooster St, New Haven, CT 06511, USA