Open Map View By Erin Kenney March 16, 2026 With all the acclaimed pizza near New Haven, you may forget about the other excellent pizza shops throughout the state, but not so fast! Our readers have chosen the best pizza in CT — pies they believe rival that of Chicago, New York, and (maybe) even Italy. If you’re a born-and-bred Nutmegger, you know that great Connecticut-style pizza is defined by coal-fired preparation, charred crust, tart tomato sauce, and a moderate sprinkling of pecorino romano.