Everyone knows that New Haven is known for it's famous Wooster Street pizza. Moden is definitely not on Wooster Street (although close) but is known for their pizza. If you visit New Haven and... More

Everyone knows that New Haven is known for it's famous Wooster Street pizza. Moden is definitely not on Wooster Street (although close) but is known for their pizza. If you visit New Haven and don't go to Modern, you are missing out on one of New Haven's oldest traditions. Having gone through many renovations, Modern is now a medium-sized restaurant, slightly larger than Sally's or the original Pepe's Pizza restaurants on Wooster St. Bosting a thin crispy crust, you'll get fresh ingredients and a great pizza. Don't bother to call in to check specials -- there are none. No discounts, no frills, etc. The pizza is unbeatable, and the lines are somewhat smaller than Pepe's or Sally's. In my opinion, the pizza is better. They feature Foxon Park soda (Birch Beer, Root Beer, Ginger Ale) and have cold draught beer as well.
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You'll hear about Sally's and Pepe's and their long standing war for the title of best pizza in New Haven. Skip the lines and the hype. Head over to State Street for Modern. It's a dive...but the... More

You'll hear about Sally's and Pepe's and their long standing war for the title of best pizza in New Haven. Skip the lines and the hype. Head over to State Street for Modern. It's a dive...but the kind of dive that serves one of the best pizza's you'll ever eat. Thin, crisp but chewy crust, tasty but minimal sauce, and a wide selection of toppings so you can build the precise pizza you're craving. I recommend the veggie bomb, although my non-vegetarian friends are fans of the bacon and onion, or the clam pizza.
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