We slightly disagree with Carminuccio’s motto, which is “A Little Slice of Heaven.” We say it is a quite a large slice of heaven. In Connecticut, home of America’s most delicious pizzas, this house by the side of the highway serves some of the very best.
When you walk in, it doesn’t seem much to look at. The interior consists of an order counter and a small array of bare-topped tables. But look closely, and towards the back you see the stuffed breads of the day arranged in a case. They are a beautiful sight: long, savory loaves wrapped around such ingredients as ham or capicola, pepperoni and cheese, broccoli and sausage. Served steaming hot, one of these breads is a soulful meal every bit as satisfying as a pizza.
As for pizzas, the Carminuccio repertoire of toppings ranges from basic cheese to escarole & beans, barbecued chicken, sautéed spinach, and a knock-out “BLT” combo of pesto sauce, bacon, cooked escarole, and roasted tomatoes. Near the cash register, you can watch the pizza man stretch the dough ultra-thin and slide it into the ovens. About ten minutes later, out comes a pizza that has a chewy rim of crust all around the circumference and a brittle undercrust with just enough grit from the oven to give it real character.
Sunday | 10am - 9pm |
Monday | 10am - 9pm |
Tuesday | 10am - 9pm |
Wednesday | 10am - 9pm |
Thursday | 10am - 9pm |
Friday | 10am - 10pm |
Saturday | 10am - 10pm |
Other Nearby Restaurants
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Bufalina
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Dayton Street Apizza
New Haven, ConnecticutRich sauce, quality toppings, and thin, crisp crust: Dayton Street Apizza is a New Haven best bet. A full selection of Foxon Park sodas is available.
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Dr. Mike’s
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Mexicali Rose
Newtown, ConnecticutFour star Mexican mole in Connecticut: a culinary oxymoron? Not at Mexicali Rose, a hole in the wall that will make your head spin with authentic recipes.
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Katz’s
New York, New YorkThe best deli sandwiches are made at Katz’s on the Lower East Side. It’s the grandaddy of urban delicatessens – since 1888, an only-in-New York experience.
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Carbone’s Market
Torrington, ConnecticutCarbone’s is a vintage Italian-American neighborhood grocery store known for huge, beautiful grinders (sub sandwiches). Roast beef is a specialty.